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OSU Alternative Commencement – 2011

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

I had the chance to join a few dozen activists from Ohio State and elsewhere at an “Alternative Commencement” held yesterday evening.  This continued the day-long protest of OSU’s decision to invite right-wing politician John Boehner, Speaker of the House, … Continue reading →

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Coach Resigns, Real Problems Remain | Dave Zirin

Posted on June 2, 2011 by

Oh, and check out the comment from yours truly– PJ http://www.npr.org/2011/06/01/136849338/the-nation-coach-resigns-real-problem-resides

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Open Letter from OSU Faculty to President Gee on Arrest of Student Activists

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

A group of 60 OSU affiliated faculty, staff, and alum have sent the following letter to President Gee regarding the students who were arrested on Monday protesting Sodexo.  The students were released Tuesday morning. [PS: New folks keep wanting to … Continue reading →

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Police arrest 9 at Sodexo protest | The Lantern

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

What started as a peaceful rally to pressure Ohio State to end its contract with Sodexo Inc., ended with nine protesters being taken away from President E. Gordon Gee’s office in handcuffs. via Police arrest 9 at Sodexo protest – … Continue reading →

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OSU Students protest expected tuition hike, Sodexo worker treatment | The Lantern

Posted on February 5, 2011 by

Students protest expected tuition hike, Sodexo worker treatment. Laura Rotheram 4 February 2011 | The Lantern “Hundreds of people gathered to protest what they believe is corporate greed, including human rights abuses by food-service subcontractor Sodexo Inc., a probable Ohio … Continue reading →

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IAA Benefit Dinner: Friday 2/19

Posted on February 16, 2010 by

Indian American Association at Ohio State is hosting this benefit for Akanksha, an organization serving educational needs for underprivileged children in India. The tickets will be $10/person, $7 for IAA members and we will be serving Indian food from a variety … Continue reading →

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Ohio State Wins Rose Bowl!

Posted on January 2, 2010 by

That’s more like it!  What an excellent stretch for Pryor and the Buckeyes, coming back from those losses with USC and Purdue to enter and win the Rose Bowl.  Congrats to the coaches and players! I loved every bit of … Continue reading →

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Jayaprakash Narayan: Freedom fighter, red…and buckeye

Posted on August 10, 2008 by

According to the Encyclopedia of World Biography, Indian freedom fighter Jayaprakash Narayan studied at Ohio State. Go figure: JP a buckeye. JP was in the US from 1922-29 (what a time to leave India and to be in the US!) … Continue reading →

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