Author: Paige Bonham

Spring Break 2016 Has Arrived!

This weekend, many Buckeyes will take off for various destinations to visit family, participate in service or spend the week with friends. Although not all of us will be traveling this spring break, there are still plenty of things to do here on campus and around Columbus.

  1. One of my personal favorites is getting tickets through d-tix, the discount ticket program, offered at the information desk in the Ohio Union. D-tix is a great way to explore Columbus without breaking your budget. They offer tickets for fun things, like Skyzone or Lazer Kraze as well as for more serious places like the Columbus Museum of Art. They also offer tickets for a variety of food tours around Columbus.
  2. Catch up on all the sleep you lost during midterms. While traveling might have its advantages, so does staying on campus and catching up on some much needed sleep during this spring break.
  3. Get ahead on upcoming assignments. Summer break will be here before we know it. Use this time to get some of those assignments done before you completely lose your motivation.
  4. Visit the Ohio Union! With the majority of campus leaving for spring break, it’s the perfect time to get that perfect study spot or grab a quick bite to eat without the crowd.

While staying in Columbus for spring break might not sound very glamorous, you’ll be sure to save money and be more rested if you do.  Share your favorite thing to do over spring break in the comments section below!

Alpha Tau Omega Casino Night

The Ohio Union is lucky to host many annual events each year. These events range from celebrations and dance competitions to large lectures and fundraising events. One large event we look forward to each year is the Alpha Tau Omega Annual Casino Night. This year’s event will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 4 in the Archie Griffin Grand Ballroom. The 12th Annual Casino Night is already shaping up to be a great evening –multiple special guests, including Urban and Shelley Meyer, as well as a few current and past Buckeye football team members, will be in attendance while the men of ATO hope to raise over $50,000.

The purpose of Casino Night is to help raise funds that will support the Urban and Shelley Meyer Fund for Cancer Research as well as the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer at The Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. The dress for the evening is formal wear and guests can purchase tickets or make a donation at this link.

Be sure to follow @ATOCasinoNight on twitter for more event updates!

More information can be found at the ATO Casino Night website.

Union Universe: The Ohio State University Bookstore

Union Bookstore

 

The Student Life’s Ohio Union has a lot to offer – from a grand ballroom to office spaces and from dance rooms to an instructional kitchen – there’s something for everyone in the building many people refer to as the “living room” of The Ohio State University. The Ohio Union also has quite a few hidden treasures. One of these happens to be the The Ohio State University Bookstore at the Ohio Union, which is owned by Barnes and Noble College as a part of the continuing partnership between Ohio State and Barnes and Noble.

The bookstore, which is located in the northeast corner of the building, offers a large selection of apparel and merchandise as well as a wide variety of snacks and drinks. With hours every day of the week, it’s a great place to find that perfect game day outfit or to pick up a notebook on your way to class. Specific store hours can be found at this link.

The bookstore also has a UniPrint desk which offers printing, copying and other services. UPS services are available in the bookstore as well. You can find out more about UniPrint at this link.

Share your favorite Ohio Union hidden treasure with us in the comments section below!

Pay it Forward Friday: Ways to Give Back During the Holiday Season

A Pay it Forward grpahic

The holiday season can get a little hectic but don’t forget to think of others this winter. Here are a few easy ways to pay-It-forward:

  • One of the simplest ways to pay-it-forward is to pay for the person’s food behind you in a drive through or at the grocery store. It’s an easy way to make someone’s day and many people may even continue the trend for the next person.
  • You can mail a holiday card to someone in the armed forces. You are able to send these through your local Red Cross office or you can check out amillionthanks.org for more ways to spread holiday cheer to those you are not able to be with their loved ones this winter.
  • Soup kitchens can always use volunteers this time of the year. This is an expense-free way to spread the holiday cheer to those who are a little less fortunate.
  • Many communities also participate in the “Toys for Tots” program. Find the closest donation drop off spot and help support the Marine Toy’s for Tots Foundation’s goal which is “to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens.”

 With the end of the semester and finals coming up, things can get pretty stressful. Volunteering and giving back are great ways to de-stress. For more tips on how to de-stress and prepare for finals, subscribe to the sOUrce.

Wellness Wednesday: How to stay healthy during Thanksgiving

The holiday season is always a little tough on your waistband. This year stay healthy by following these four tips:

1. Participate in a local turkey trot. Many communities host turkey trots the morning of Thanksgiving to help you feel a little less guilty about eating a piece of pie at dinner. Chase and Whole Foods Market are hosting their annual turkey trot on Thanksgiving Day morning starting at Whole Foods in Upper Arlington.

A cartoon of a turkey exercising

2. Eat breakfast. Skipping breakfast to save room for the bigger meals of the day can actually be more harmful than helpful by causing you to overeat at lunch or dinner. Eating a small meal in the morning can help you control your appetite later in the day.

3. Use a smaller plate. Research shows using a smaller plate can help you eat less or feel the need to be a clean plater.

4. Skip seconds. Try to wait at least 20 minutes for your body to recognize that you’re full, before going back for more. What’s Thanksgiving without leftovers anyway?

If you are going to be on campus for Thanksgiving, you can try out these tips at the 24th Annual Ohio State Thanksgiving Dinner. The dinner will take place in the Archie Griffin Grand Ballroom here in the Ohio Union and will have a seatings at 11:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets will be available after November 16 at 100 Oxley Hall, the Hale Black Cultural Center and the Information Desk in the Ohio Union. For more details, visit the Office of International Affairs website. Subscribe below to the sOUrce for more Wellness Wednesday articles.