Alisa Askew isn’t fazed by other’s doings; she’s set on her own course.
No, she’s not interested in the pleasures of alcohol-filled day parties, night-long bar crawls, or late Sunday afternoon awakenings. Instead, she’s traded in her throwback LeBron James jersey, ripped jean shorts and fanny pack, opting for a more minimalistic look: bell-bottomed cut denim pants and a highlight-blue volunteer T-shirt.
Read MoreAthens is home to a lengthy list of restaurants and eateries, some of which have become staples within the community. Whether it’s Union Street Diner’s breakfast, Donkey Coffee’s steamed brew or Broney’s wings, it’s hard not to indulge in these local delicacies.
Despite the popularity of those local food hubs, Ohio University graduate Stephen Adams believed there was something missing. For many, Court Street serves as the destination for morning coffee runs, leisurely lunches and late-night cravings. But Adams realized there weren’t restaurants offering healthier food options. He decided to open one of his own: Odyssey Nutrition, a nutritional shake shop.
Read MoreFRVRGOLD, the name of Big James and Kent’s collaborative effort sounds like a continuation of James’ latest project, NASAGOLD, which garnered praise upon its release in December 2016.
But it’s clear from track one that this isn’t an attempt to imitate his last project's sound.
Read MoreWith the emergence of Columbus artists pushing boundaries that transcend beyond the city, it’s hard to ignore this reality: Columbus is changing. One could even say the city’s evolving, as its artists are re-establishing some of the elements that made Columbus a cultural hub during the 1980s and 90s when creativity was arguably at its purist form.
Read MoreHistorically, the city of Columbus has rarely been credited for its hand within the fashion industry, as people often overlook the contributions, opportunities and brands the capital has provided for the arts, especially within the last three-to-five years.
Read MoreColumbus is a city of diversity and encompasses a wide range of different cultures, races and ethnicities. The integration of these customs has greatly benefited the city and has introduced us to a variety of unique dishes and cuisines.
Let’s look at some of the best restaurants that have managed to import their culture, and fuse it with our own to create a staple within the capital.
Read MoreThe 2016 Film Festival of Columbus–also known as the FFOCOL- is a considerably new event that’s celebrating only its fifth year since its inception in 2011.
The festival was established to display the illustrious work of a diverse group of filmmakers, all of which among the best independent film directors in the world.
Read MoreIn the aftermath of the racially-charged vandalism that covered the surface of Ohio University’s (OU) Richland Wall, the community has since taken steps to prevent these acts in the future.
However, the organization that created the original mural are still inflamed from the hate-filled defacement that sent a polarizing wave through the Athens community.
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