The Opening of Odyssey Nutrition

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Athens 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.

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Music Review: Tieran's 'Never Had a Choice'

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Historically, Columbus’ music scene has honed a lengthy spectrum of artists who blur the perception of the "ideal" artist. And with Tieran Cline present, its only broadened the image and sound of Columbus hip-hop.

He’s unapologetically white, but that’s not what separates him as a creative -— nor should it. Instead, it’s his decision to pursue rap stardom by night, while balancing his life as a civil engineer by day.

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Music Review: Bizz's 'This 2 Shall Pass'

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Bizz is the quintessential conscious rapper. He embodies the qualities hip hop purists have revered, as he stirs from the new legion of artists who supplement substance for repetitive ad-libs and an overreliance on 808’s. Bizz opts to retain the components of alternative rap music, mirroring the styles of artists like J. Cole, Joey Badass and Kendrick Lamar.

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A look into the forming of Columbus' hip-hop scene

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With 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.

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Music Review: Big James' 'NASAGOLD EP'

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Big James’ “NASAGOLD EP” guides us on a blunt ash-filled trail through his life as a rising artist in the city. James illustrates his experiences with mystic and aerial production crafted by longtime producer, Sean Starks.

Similar to 2015’s “NASA EP,” Starks’ production offers a sound that seamlessly blends with James’ laidback vocals, which he uses to note how his success has led to the presence of women, recognition, praise, and criticism. All of which he talks about throughout the project’s eight tracks.

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The Telling of America – An in-depth interview with journalist Wesley Lowery

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Wes Lowery is an emerging professional in the world of journalism, and one that’s accolades exceed many his age (26). Upon graduating from Ohio University in 2012, Lowery has worked for renowned publications like the Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, and The Washington Post where he’s covered stories centered on social justice issues in the U.S. He’s gained national recognition for his reports on the police shootings in Ferguson, Missouri, and Baltimore, Maryland.

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Op-Ed: Columbus, a city in protest

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In the wake of the killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, the nation has finally reached its breaking point. In the last four-to-five years, young black men from Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown, and Eric Garner have lost their lives by the hands of the police.

Individuals who are considered our protectors and guardians of the unjust, yet, it seems they’re predicated on ending the lives of black males. This past weekend was another example of the discriminatory verdicts that lead to the killing of innocent. The entire country has ravished in uproar to address this racial divide, including the city of Columbus, OH.

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Top international restaurants in Columbus

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Columbus 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.

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Violence consumes recent summers in Columbus

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The summers in Columbus are times of exploration, unity and enjoyment.

However, this unification also breeds opportunities for divide. This division has proven to be a direct product of the violence that commonly occurs at these events. This violence has simply gotten out of hand. The number of those wounded/killed is a staggering one, and despite what the city has done to prevent the number of incidents, the brutality continues to persist.

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Music Review: King Cold's '#ChampionsAdjust'

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Aspiring rap collective King Cold, formed by artists AC Cold, Charle Sky, Absolutely Deplorable and producer StuntinSteve, offer a follow up to their debut project “King Cold EP1,” which encompassed a blend of R&B and atmospheric hip-hop production.

The group's latest project “#ChampionsAdjust,” however, diverges from its predecessor’s vocal-heavy choruses and introspective subject matter, instead embracing a humorous and creative tone.

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Music Review: Yaves' 'In Springs Ear'

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Artist Yaves has become a mainstay in Columbus’ music scene, as he’s proven to be one of the most established veterans in the city.

His projects “History in Progress” and “In Summers Ear” have elevated his arising fan base, who’ve become drawn to Yaves’ lyrical depictions of the drugs, violence and injustices that surround him, as well as the spiritual transformation that’s reshaped his new-found eminence.

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