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�������� State Remembers May 4, 1970, With 54th Commemoration

On May 3-4, 2024, �������� will hold its annual commemoration honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on �������� State students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine others and sparking a turning point in American history.  

A Black Squirrel Taking a Bite Out of the Sun? Total Eclipse Myths Abound

�������� State’s Carol Robinson, Ph.D., will discuss eclipse myths and folklore during her presentation “All I Want to Know is: Where Did the Sun Go? The Total Eclipse of the Sun in Myths and Folklore.” 

How to Capture the Eclipse

Explore these safety precautions to photograph the solar eclipse like a professional.

IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesdays in April

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and �������� State's Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS) has a schedule of activities to promote awareness and understanding. Wearing teal on Teal Tuesdays is a way to show support. 

Fun and Games: Neurodiversity Challenge Is Set for DI Hub

Anyone who thinks they have a great idea for a new game is encouraged to take part in “Let’s Make the Rules: A Game Creation Experience” – an event that seeks to bring together neurodiverse and neurotypical individuals.  

Director's Note | April 2024

In mid-March, FT Magazine published an article titled No News is Bad News. “The U.S. has lost two-thirds of its newspaper journalists since 2005,” it noted. A commenter in a subreddit discussing the story declared flatly, “The golden age of small town corruption has already started.”

Concerns like those voiced by the anonymous commenter, combined with renewed awareness of the role of journalism in democratic governance, are driving a massive philanthropic movement, , dedicated to raising $500 million dollars in support of reinvigorating local news around the United States.

The Festival of Love, Colors and Spring

In late March, groups of Indian students on campus celebrated the popular and significant Hindu festival of Holi. 

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

�������� State has been recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month since the early 2000s. This year a full slate of events is scheduled to recognize this important month. 

The Prophet and the Future President

Associate Professor James Seelye, Ph.D., shares how the eclipse of 1806 had an important impact in the history of the newly established state of Ohio. 

IN A FLASH: Happy April Fool's Day from �������� State Today

Watch out for tri-colored squirrels - and April Fool's Day pranks - at �������� State today. 

�������� Department of Physics hosts eclipse planetarium shows and more

�������� Department of Physics hosts eclipse planetarium shows and more.

IN A FLASH: Swirled Squirrels

Especially in early April, Flashes should keep an eye out for the rare, tri-color squirrels on campus. They're a result of cross-breeding between black, gray and red squirrels.