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.
Read MoreWeeks of anticipation have finally brought upon this momentous weekend. One that’s among the most celebrated on campus and has made an amassed impact since its inception nearly 30 years ago. Black Alumni Reunion (BAR) weekend generates breathes of new energy and reveals an elk of black culture that’s often under represented.
Read MoreSince the release of Kanye West’s album “The Life of Pablo,” 19-year old MC Desiigner has become the most controversial artist of 2016.
Prior to his signing with G.O.O.D. music, a young Sidney Shelby III would fly out to LA to meet West in a car outside of LAX. The two would listen to what would become “Father Stretch my Hand Pt. 2,” the record that essentially anchored his new found eminence in rap.
Read MoreFollowing the mental excursion of the Civil and Human Rights Movement of the 1960s and 1970s, black people wanted to reshape a cultural identity, and part of that identity spawned into hip-hop.
When hip-hop was first introduced in the late ’70s, it was widely considered an artistic rebellion for creative freedom. It was established within urban communities to help deter young black men and women from the violence and criminality that infected the ghettos.
Read MoreKanye West is single-handedly influencing the world of fashion within popular culture. Since the self-described “Louis Vuitton Don” debuted onto the masses, he has not only shifted the way rappers rap, but also the way they’ve dressed. Rather than submitting to the “gangsta” look that was prevalent during the mid-2000s, West opted to establish a style of his own. And, in turn, one that would separate him from other MC’s in the era.
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