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Commentary: End Of Horse Racing Offers Grove City Options

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Grove City
11:06AM
May 16, 2012

In March Penn National Gaming announced plans to move Grove City’s Beulah Park horse racing to Youngstown. The move will reduce competition for Penn National’s West-side casino project. WOSU Commentator Stacia Kock says the decision to move the horse track affects more than just the casino.

Sexual Orientation Is No Big Deal In Gay Rugby League

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The Columbus Coyotes take on Marion in a rugby match.
4:15PM
May
9, 2012

Controversies over diversity continue. This spring has seen protests over the absence of women members at the Master’s Augusta National Golf Club and more recently the furor over a the dismissal of an Ohio Cub Scout leader because she’s a lesbian. WOSU Commentator Andrew Miller says he’s found a Central Ohio group where diversity is a non-issue.

Columbus Cuban-American: Ozzie Guillen Reopened Old Wounds

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Columbus Attorney and Cuban American Joseph Mas returns to Havana to attend a Papal mass.
6:30AM
April
19, 2012

Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen’s admiration of Fidel Castro infuriated South Florida’s Cuban Americans and left many outside Miami wondering how an off-hand remark can cause outrage 50 years after the Cuban revolution. A central Ohio Cuban American helps us understand the controversy.

Unlikely “Running Mates” – Kasich and Obama

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With an expanding lead, speculation has turned to Mitt Romney's possible "running mate," an unlikely due, Gov. Kasich and President Obama, may have something in common this upcoming election.
6:00AM
April
9, 2012

With the GOP nomination apparently in hand, speculation will turn to who Mitt Romney will choose as his running mate. WOSU Commentator Bill Hershey says as far as Ohio is concerned Barak Obama’s “running mate” may not be who you’d think.

Guys – Get Over It. Get Tested.

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The blue ribbon promotes prostate cancer awareness.
1:11PM
April 3, 2012

The billboards and PSA’s say it over and over again – a few minutes of embarrassment can save your life – get a cancer screening. WOSU Commentator Michael Ivey says take it from him, the embarrassment is worth it.

Commentary: Higher Education Is A Choice, Not A Right

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OSU students rally on the oval.
11:00AM
March
14, 2012

Recently Ohio State University students and others held an occupy Wall Street type protest on the Oval. WOSU Commentator Stacia Kock says the “Occupy the Oval” anger was a little misplaced.

Like Spring Flowers, Presidential Candidates Arrive Early to Ohio

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GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney greets a voter.
1:11PM
March 1, 2012

Ohio primary voters could help settle the Republican race for president next week. WOSU Commentator Bill Hershey says that’s a rare occurrence for the Buckeye State.

Commentary: Columbus – A City Where Dreams are Made

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Columbus turns 200 on February 14, 2012
6:00AM
February
14, 2012

Today Columbus celebrates its Bicentennial. It’s kind of like the Super Bowl for WOSU Commentator and Local Historian Ed Lentz.

Commentary: Fracking Not A Panacea For Ohio

10:14AM
February
7, 2012

Supporters say drilling for natural gas by hydraulic fracturing holds great promise for Ohio. Others are not so sure. Count WOSU Commentator Andrew Miller among the latter.

What Do You See As Joe Paterno’s Legacy?

Posted: January 23, 2012

The coach was fired after 61 years at the helm of the Penn State football team.