Commencement: 10:00Venue: Sugar Bar (525 Park Street)
Mezzanine Drinks (Available 10:30 – 11:30 p.m.)
$1 Top Shelf Drinks
Friday, January 30, 2009
INVITE: Sexy Saturdays
Commencement: 10:00Venue: Sugar Bar (525 Park Street)
Mezzanine Drinks (Available 10:30 – 11:30 p.m.)
$1 Top Shelf Drinks
Quick Read
Friday’s edition featured a diverse front page, which included a State of the State second cycle story, the Illinois Governor’s impeachment, and President Obama’s first law signing… Both the State of the State stories (front page and metro) were excellent. The front page’s only mistake was the omission of Kevin Mayhood’s USA vs. China study story, which editors buried on B3.
Tim May’s pair of columns, one on Ohio State’s recruiting class and one on Bobby Rahal’s IRL team lacking a sponsor were outstanding. The decision to place the Rahal story on the front page was also excellent (We haven’t seen an economic climate this nasty, but OSU recruiting happens every year)…
Meredith Heagney’s profile of Reverend Mike Peterson’s quasi-marriage counseling was a fascinating read… Not as fascinating, but equally important, was a should have been metro front page story on NBC 4’s layoffs… Sadly, the news was buried inside Life and Arts on D7…
Tim May’s pair of columns, one on Ohio State’s recruiting class and one on Bobby Rahal’s IRL team lacking a sponsor were outstanding. The decision to place the Rahal story on the front page was also excellent (We haven’t seen an economic climate this nasty, but OSU recruiting happens every year)…
Meredith Heagney’s profile of Reverend Mike Peterson’s quasi-marriage counseling was a fascinating read… Not as fascinating, but equally important, was a should have been metro front page story on NBC 4’s layoffs… Sadly, the news was buried inside Life and Arts on D7…
Thursday, January 29, 2009
INVITE: Melt the Ice Party & Ice Body Art Show
Commencement: 10:00Venue: Sugar Bar (525 Park Street)
$1 Drinks (Available 10:30 – 11:30 p.m.)
Performances
Poitier Pockets
Do You Know Him?
NBC 4: A baby boy was abandoned, and children services asked for your help. Franklin County Children Services asked for your help in identifying a baby boy who was abandoned. FCCS said the baby is approximately 3 months old. If you know who the baby’s parents are or have any information, you were encouraged to call children services’ hotline at 614-229-7000.
Quick Read
After three days of selling their soul, the Dispatch’s front page featured excellent coverage of Governor Strickland’s State of the State Address… Unfortunately, Batelle still showed up, this time ruining an intriguing piece on those who worked from home and avoided the snow (Incidentally, that piece was flanked by a useless mess about people who attended movies in the snow)…
Thursday’s most delightful piece, about college students who received a rare weather induced day off, was buried on B4…Stories that should have been buried, instead disgraced Life and Art’s front page… A story about dog walking (is that news?)… And a could have been wonderful story about an artist who interprets his life through dance (the story told us nothing about his life)…
Sports led with exquisite coverage on Ohio States drubbing of Michigan… Unfortunately, the bottom of the page featured two terrible stories… A story whose premise was Rick Nash is great and a story which discussed the Crew’s schedule… Nash, an all-star, plays well… Professional sports teams have schedules? Who knew?
Thursday’s most delightful piece, about college students who received a rare weather induced day off, was buried on B4…Stories that should have been buried, instead disgraced Life and Art’s front page… A story about dog walking (is that news?)… And a could have been wonderful story about an artist who interprets his life through dance (the story told us nothing about his life)…
Sports led with exquisite coverage on Ohio States drubbing of Michigan… Unfortunately, the bottom of the page featured two terrible stories… A story whose premise was Rick Nash is great and a story which discussed the Crew’s schedule… Nash, an all-star, plays well… Professional sports teams have schedules? Who knew?
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Strickland Pledges School Funding
10 TV: Gov. Ted Strickland said Wednesday he won't raise taxes but warned of sacrifice as government programs are reduced and a variety of fees are increased to balance a $50 billion state budget amid an economic recession and declining tax revenues.
In his State of the State address, Strickland said he'll balance the new two-year budget, which faces a $7 billion deficit, with the help of federal aid and by reducing state spending. He also called for a dramatic overhaul of Ohio's school funding system, boosting the state's share of the cost and lowering what taxpayers are expected to contribute to their local schools.
The plan will take the state's share of education funding to 55 percent, an amount that will grow to 59 percent once the plan is completely implemented, he said. Strickland said the plan will dramatically reduce the number of school districts that need to return to voters annually to ask for more money.
Republicans pegged the cost at $750 million annually. State budget director Pari Sabety confirmed the approximate figure but declined to discuss how the state would pay for it. Sabety said the key to the plan is "revenues that grow at the same rate that property valuations grow."
Under the current system, some districts appear richer on paper than they really are based on the value of property, meaning they don't receive enough money to pay for operating expenses. The problem is dubbed "phantom revenue."
Strickland releases his budget and full details of his spending plan Monday. The Ohio Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled that Ohio's system of relying on property taxes to pay for schools is unconstitutional because it creates disparities between rich and poor districts.
Strickland also announced several other major changes to Ohio education, including: An expansion of the school year by 20 days to an average of 200 days. Requiring universal all-day kindergarten. The elimination of the Ohio graduation test in favor of requiring all students take the ACT college entrance test. Requiring districts to be audited by the Department of Education to determine how well they're meeting state academic standards. Taking control of districts that don't comply with new state academic and operating standards and replacing district leaders.
Lawmakers responded to the elimination of the graduation test with a standing ovation. "It is absolutely clear to me that simply tinkering with centuries-old education practices will not prepare Ohio's children for success in college, in the workplace, or in life," Strickland said. "When we do these things, I believe we will have finally and unquestionably met our constitutional obligation to our children.”
Strickland, who received strong support from teachers' unions during his 2006 campaign, also addressed the issue of teacher quality. He proposed a four-year residency training program similar to what doctors undergo, at the end of which a teacher would receive a professional license. He's also proposing to make it easier for school administrators to fire bad teachers. "Right now, it's harder to dismiss a teacher than any other public employee," Strickland said. "Under my plan, we will give administrators the power to dismiss teachers for good cause, the same standard applied to other public employees."
The Ohio Education Association, the state's largest teachers' union, said the proposal on teacher training was long overdue. "Is this something that's going to cause controversy initially? Probably so," said Rich Harris, a consultant for the union tapped to address the speech. "In the long run I see it as a great step toward professionalism in the teaching profession."
Among other education proposals, Strickland is calling for a continued tuition freeze for the state's community colleges and regional campuses of four-year institutions for the next two years. He's also proposing a tuition freeze in 2010 for Ohio's four-year public colleges, with the 2011 increase not to exceed 3.5 percent.
The budget to be released Monday will providing funding to universities to cover the cost of the freeze, said Ohio State University president Gordon Gee, citing a briefing he received on the budget. "This is a very significant level of support for higher education," Gee said. "It is about making education accessible and affordable and maintaining its quality."
Strickland said his upcoming two-year budget will increase a variety of fees, fines and penalties paid by Ohioans and businesses in the state. He also proposed expanding health care coverage to offer insurance to every child in Ohio. Strickland also proposed restoring passenger rail service between Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland for the first time in 40 years.
In his State of the State address, Strickland said he'll balance the new two-year budget, which faces a $7 billion deficit, with the help of federal aid and by reducing state spending. He also called for a dramatic overhaul of Ohio's school funding system, boosting the state's share of the cost and lowering what taxpayers are expected to contribute to their local schools.
The plan will take the state's share of education funding to 55 percent, an amount that will grow to 59 percent once the plan is completely implemented, he said. Strickland said the plan will dramatically reduce the number of school districts that need to return to voters annually to ask for more money.
Republicans pegged the cost at $750 million annually. State budget director Pari Sabety confirmed the approximate figure but declined to discuss how the state would pay for it. Sabety said the key to the plan is "revenues that grow at the same rate that property valuations grow."
Under the current system, some districts appear richer on paper than they really are based on the value of property, meaning they don't receive enough money to pay for operating expenses. The problem is dubbed "phantom revenue."
Strickland releases his budget and full details of his spending plan Monday. The Ohio Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled that Ohio's system of relying on property taxes to pay for schools is unconstitutional because it creates disparities between rich and poor districts.
Strickland also announced several other major changes to Ohio education, including: An expansion of the school year by 20 days to an average of 200 days. Requiring universal all-day kindergarten. The elimination of the Ohio graduation test in favor of requiring all students take the ACT college entrance test. Requiring districts to be audited by the Department of Education to determine how well they're meeting state academic standards. Taking control of districts that don't comply with new state academic and operating standards and replacing district leaders.
Lawmakers responded to the elimination of the graduation test with a standing ovation. "It is absolutely clear to me that simply tinkering with centuries-old education practices will not prepare Ohio's children for success in college, in the workplace, or in life," Strickland said. "When we do these things, I believe we will have finally and unquestionably met our constitutional obligation to our children.”
Strickland, who received strong support from teachers' unions during his 2006 campaign, also addressed the issue of teacher quality. He proposed a four-year residency training program similar to what doctors undergo, at the end of which a teacher would receive a professional license. He's also proposing to make it easier for school administrators to fire bad teachers. "Right now, it's harder to dismiss a teacher than any other public employee," Strickland said. "Under my plan, we will give administrators the power to dismiss teachers for good cause, the same standard applied to other public employees."
The Ohio Education Association, the state's largest teachers' union, said the proposal on teacher training was long overdue. "Is this something that's going to cause controversy initially? Probably so," said Rich Harris, a consultant for the union tapped to address the speech. "In the long run I see it as a great step toward professionalism in the teaching profession."
Among other education proposals, Strickland is calling for a continued tuition freeze for the state's community colleges and regional campuses of four-year institutions for the next two years. He's also proposing a tuition freeze in 2010 for Ohio's four-year public colleges, with the 2011 increase not to exceed 3.5 percent.
The budget to be released Monday will providing funding to universities to cover the cost of the freeze, said Ohio State University president Gordon Gee, citing a briefing he received on the budget. "This is a very significant level of support for higher education," Gee said. "It is about making education accessible and affordable and maintaining its quality."
Strickland said his upcoming two-year budget will increase a variety of fees, fines and penalties paid by Ohioans and businesses in the state. He also proposed expanding health care coverage to offer insurance to every child in Ohio. Strickland also proposed restoring passenger rail service between Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland for the first time in 40 years.
INVITE: G & CO Fashion Show
Commencement: 10:00Venue: Sugar Bar (525 Park Street)
Age Range: Male (21 and over); Female (19 and over)
Jager Tasting Party
Drinks (Available All Night)
$2 Bombs
$1 Wells
INVITE: OSU Greek Guest Bartending Competition
Commencement: 10:00Venue: Lodge Bar (Arena District)
Thursday’s Paring: Kappa Alpha Theta vs. Sigma Alpha Mu
Synopsis
The Lodge Bar Guest Bartender Competition is going to begin this upcoming Thursday (1/15), and for the next 4 weeks. There are 4 sororities and 4 fraternities involved in a single elimination tournament. 2 houses will face off each week in an attendance-based competition to see who can bring the largest crowd. Invite everyone you know to support you! There will be a sheet at the door where guests will sign in, marking who they came to see. Whoever brings the most people will advance to the next round until we have a winner.
INVITE: Golf Pro’s & Tennis Hoe’s
Commencement: 9:00Venue: McFadden’s (South Campus)
Ski Trip Contest (9 – 11 p.m.)
Mad River Mountain Winterfest Tickets
Mt. Snow, Vermont Trip
Jim Beam Putt-Putt Challenge
Compare Jim & Jack
Take A Miniature Golf Shot
Drinks (Available All Night)
$4 Carolina Watermelons
$3 Kentucky Apple Shots
Drinks (9 – 11 p.m.)
$2 Bud Light
Sponsor:
The Rock (99.7)
Blizzard & Budgeting
10 TV: All city employees that do not wear a uniform to work will face a five-day mandatory layoff, Mayor Michael Coleman announced Wednesday. Coleman, who unveiled the plan during a news conference, said the move will save the city about $1.6 million... In addition to ordering temporary layoffs, Coleman also announced that 12 union employees will be laid off. The mayor did not elaborate about who would be laid off, but he said top level management would be impacted. Leaders said the layoffs would save the city an additional $500,000. The mayor said that additional cuts could be made in coming weeks.
This city (like a lot of others in this country) is facing a budget disaster… Coleman’s response feels like nitpicking…
10 TV: Some areas north of Columbus reported snowfall amounts totaling 8-10 inches on Wednesday… the Columbus-metro area received about 4 inches of snow during Wednesday's storm. Wednesday night should be relatively quiet, with clear skies and overnight temperatures dropping to 16 degrees… clouds will increase again on Thursday, and we could see some snow showers during the evening hours. Daytime highs will reach 25 degrees. Snow showers will come to an end on Friday, with 1-2 inches of accumulation possible by the day's end.
Hope you stayed inside today with some coco and Gossip CBUS…
This city (like a lot of others in this country) is facing a budget disaster… Coleman’s response feels like nitpicking…
10 TV: Some areas north of Columbus reported snowfall amounts totaling 8-10 inches on Wednesday… the Columbus-metro area received about 4 inches of snow during Wednesday's storm. Wednesday night should be relatively quiet, with clear skies and overnight temperatures dropping to 16 degrees… clouds will increase again on Thursday, and we could see some snow showers during the evening hours. Daytime highs will reach 25 degrees. Snow showers will come to an end on Friday, with 1-2 inches of accumulation possible by the day's end.
Hope you stayed inside today with some coco and Gossip CBUS…
Quick Read
Bob Baptist’s feature on Michigan-Ohio State haircut cohabitation (read the article) was both amusing and intriguing… The rivalry and how the two schools, their fans, and their alumni hate each other has been done to death… This was an interesting window into the brotherhood of the rivalry, which is never discussed… Tim May’s column on Ohio State’s quarterback hunting, should also never be discussed… (Why do we need someone else besides Terrelle Pryor?)
Robin Chenowith’s story on the Norman Rockwell exhibit had all the charm of a puppy and all the usefulness of the puppy growing up… The concept was excellent… The story was sleep inducing (kids don’t know what a record player is… Tell me something I don’t know)… The Business section featured solid reporting on a variety of subjects…
What about the front page? Until the Dispatch concludes their gushing over Batelle, I’m not commenting on the front page…
Robin Chenowith’s story on the Norman Rockwell exhibit had all the charm of a puppy and all the usefulness of the puppy growing up… The concept was excellent… The story was sleep inducing (kids don’t know what a record player is… Tell me something I don’t know)… The Business section featured solid reporting on a variety of subjects…
What about the front page? Until the Dispatch concludes their gushing over Batelle, I’m not commenting on the front page…
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
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