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DANCE: HOW FIRM THY FRIENDSHIP? FOR THE PLACITA TWINS, VERY FIRM
Spectators at Ohio State dance competitions may think they are seeing double, when in reality, they truly are.
Sophomores Emily and Olivia Placita are identical twins and, despite dancing on opposite sides of the team’s formation, they said they would rather be by each other’s side like they have been their entire lives. The duo said since the beginning of their careers they have been each other’s biggest competitors, but also biggest supporters of one another — something they feel has continued at Ohio State.
“We were competitive with each other, but we were so supportive of one another. It was very healthy competition — she would always push me to be better and I would push her,” Emily Placita said. “We’re not afraid to compliment each other, but we’re also not afraid to critique each other, and I think that’s why we have such a healthy relationship.”
The Placita twins were born July 20, 2000, with Emily entering the world only one minute earlier than her sister.
Their mother, Deborah Placita, was a gymnast and signed the two up for dance at 3-years-old, and they have stuck with it ever since. Olivia Placita said she has continued dancing all these years due to the escape it provided from life’s hardships.
“Whenever I was dancing it made me feel safe and able to express myself,” Olivia Placita said.
Growing up, the twins competed in competitions that welcomed both national and international opponents. Olivia Placita said her favorite competition to dance in was world’s in Orlando due to the mixture of cultures and dance styles from countries such as the United Kingdom, China and Australia.
The Placitas danced with each other at Dancer’s Edge Studio in Macomb, Michigan, for 14 years, noting that the opportunity to continue dancing together factored into their college selection process.
They said Ohio State stood out to them after watching the team compete on TV, loving the intensity and school spirit from the Buckeyes.
The Macomb natives said their family has no problem with them attending Ohio State, but they receive side-eyed looks from the locals when they return home and wear their school gear in public due to the historic rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan.
“Every time I go home, I always wear scarlet and gray, and I always get so many looks, but I don’t care,” Emily Placita said. “Being able to wear the block ‘O’ on your chest and knowing that you’re representing Ohio State is such a huge honor.”
In their two-year careers at Ohio State, they have already competed in a collegiate national competition, but they want to achieve more as they said they push each other to their maximum potential.
Olivia Placita said she doesn’t think she would have reached the level of dance she is at now without her sister driving her to success.
Entire article: https://www.thelantern.com/2021/03/dance-how-firm-thy-friendship-for-the-placita-twins-very-firm/
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Spectators at Ohio State dance competitions may think they are seeing double, when in reality, they truly are.
Sophomores Emily and Olivia Placita are identical twins and, despite dancing on opposite sides of the team’s formation, they said they would rather be by each other’s side like they have been their entire lives. The duo said since the beginning of their careers they have been each other’s biggest competitors, but also biggest supporters of one another — something they feel has continued at Ohio State.
“We were competitive with each other, but we were so supportive of one another. It was very healthy competition — she would always push me to be better and I would push her,” Emily Placita said. “We’re not afraid to compliment each other, but we’re also not afraid to critique each other, and I think that’s why we have such a healthy relationship.”
The Placita twins were born July 20, 2000, with Emily entering the world only one minute earlier than her sister.
Their mother, Deborah Placita, was a gymnast and signed the two up for dance at 3-years-old, and they have stuck with it ever since. Olivia Placita said she has continued dancing all these years due to the escape it provided from life’s hardships.
“Whenever I was dancing it made me feel safe and able to express myself,” Olivia Placita said.
Growing up, the twins competed in competitions that welcomed both national and international opponents. Olivia Placita said her favorite competition to dance in was world’s in Orlando due to the mixture of cultures and dance styles from countries such as the United Kingdom, China and Australia.
The Placitas danced with each other at Dancer’s Edge Studio in Macomb, Michigan, for 14 years, noting that the opportunity to continue dancing together factored into their college selection process.
They said Ohio State stood out to them after watching the team compete on TV, loving the intensity and school spirit from the Buckeyes.
The Macomb natives said their family has no problem with them attending Ohio State, but they receive side-eyed looks from the locals when they return home and wear their school gear in public due to the historic rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan.
“Every time I go home, I always wear scarlet and gray, and I always get so many looks, but I don’t care,” Emily Placita said. “Being able to wear the block ‘O’ on your chest and knowing that you’re representing Ohio State is such a huge honor.”
In their two-year careers at Ohio State, they have already competed in a collegiate national competition, but they want to achieve more as they said they push each other to their maximum potential.
Olivia Placita said she doesn’t think she would have reached the level of dance she is at now without her sister driving her to success.
Entire article: https://www.thelantern.com/2021/03/dance-how-firm-thy-friendship-for-the-placita-twins-very-firm/
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Would.DANCE: HOW FIRM THY FRIENDSHIP? FOR THE PLACITA TWINS, VERY FIRM
Spectators at Ohio State dance competitions may think they are seeing double, when in reality, they truly are.
Sophomores Emily and Olivia Placita are identical twins and, despite dancing on opposite sides of the team’s formation, they said they would rather be by each other’s side like they have been their entire lives. The duo said since the beginning of their careers they have been each other’s biggest competitors, but also biggest supporters of one another — something they feel has continued at Ohio State.
“We were competitive with each other, but we were so supportive of one another. It was very healthy competition — she would always push me to be better and I would push her,” Emily Placita said. “We’re not afraid to compliment each other, but we’re also not afraid to critique each other, and I think that’s why we have such a healthy relationship.”
The Placita twins were born July 20, 2000, with Emily entering the world only one minute earlier than her sister.
Their mother, Deborah Placita, was a gymnast and signed the two up for dance at 3-years-old, and they have stuck with it ever since. Olivia Placita said she has continued dancing all these years due to the escape it provided from life’s hardships.
“Whenever I was dancing it made me feel safe and able to express myself,” Olivia Placita said.
Growing up, the twins competed in competitions that welcomed both national and international opponents. Olivia Placita said her favorite competition to dance in was world’s in Orlando due to the mixture of cultures and dance styles from countries such as the United Kingdom, China and Australia.
The Placitas danced with each other at Dancer’s Edge Studio in Macomb, Michigan, for 14 years, noting that the opportunity to continue dancing together factored into their college selection process.
They said Ohio State stood out to them after watching the team compete on TV, loving the intensity and school spirit from the Buckeyes.
The Macomb natives said their family has no problem with them attending Ohio State, but they receive side-eyed looks from the locals when they return home and wear their school gear in public due to the historic rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan.
“Every time I go home, I always wear scarlet and gray, and I always get so many looks, but I don’t care,” Emily Placita said. “Being able to wear the block ‘O’ on your chest and knowing that you’re representing Ohio State is such a huge honor.”
In their two-year careers at Ohio State, they have already competed in a collegiate national competition, but they want to achieve more as they said they push each other to their maximum potential.
Olivia Placita said she doesn’t think she would have reached the level of dance she is at now without her sister driving her to success.
Entire article: https://www.thelantern.com/2021/03/dance-how-firm-thy-friendship-for-the-placita-twins-very-firm/
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Wood.DANCE: HOW FIRM THY FRIENDSHIP? FOR THE PLACITA TWINS, VERY FIRM
Spectators at Ohio State dance competitions may think they are seeing double, when in reality, they truly are.
Sophomores Emily and Olivia Placita are identical twins and, despite dancing on opposite sides of the team’s formation, they said they would rather be by each other’s side like they have been their entire lives. The duo said since the beginning of their careers they have been each other’s biggest competitors, but also biggest supporters of one another — something they feel has continued at Ohio State.
“We were competitive with each other, but we were so supportive of one another. It was very healthy competition — she would always push me to be better and I would push her,” Emily Placita said. “We’re not afraid to compliment each other, but we’re also not afraid to critique each other, and I think that’s why we have such a healthy relationship.”
The Placita twins were born July 20, 2000, with Emily entering the world only one minute earlier than her sister.
Their mother, Deborah Placita, was a gymnast and signed the two up for dance at 3-years-old, and they have stuck with it ever since. Olivia Placita said she has continued dancing all these years due to the escape it provided from life’s hardships.
“Whenever I was dancing it made me feel safe and able to express myself,” Olivia Placita said.
Growing up, the twins competed in competitions that welcomed both national and international opponents. Olivia Placita said her favorite competition to dance in was world’s in Orlando due to the mixture of cultures and dance styles from countries such as the United Kingdom, China and Australia.
The Placitas danced with each other at Dancer’s Edge Studio in Macomb, Michigan, for 14 years, noting that the opportunity to continue dancing together factored into their college selection process.
They said Ohio State stood out to them after watching the team compete on TV, loving the intensity and school spirit from the Buckeyes.
The Macomb natives said their family has no problem with them attending Ohio State, but they receive side-eyed looks from the locals when they return home and wear their school gear in public due to the historic rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan.
“Every time I go home, I always wear scarlet and gray, and I always get so many looks, but I don’t care,” Emily Placita said. “Being able to wear the block ‘O’ on your chest and knowing that you’re representing Ohio State is such a huge honor.”
In their two-year careers at Ohio State, they have already competed in a collegiate national competition, but they want to achieve more as they said they push each other to their maximum potential.
Olivia Placita said she doesn’t think she would have reached the level of dance she is at now without her sister driving her to success.
Entire article: https://www.thelantern.com/2021/03/dance-how-firm-thy-friendship-for-the-placita-twins-very-firm/
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Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
I WANNA GO BACK: THE LIBRARY BAR IS ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC AND OLDEST BARS ON CAMPUS
“I Wanna Go Back to Ohio State, to Old Columbus Town...”
Ohio State's campus is full of legendary bars, restaurants and campus spots – and we visit all of them.
In this week's article, we talked to Quinn Allen at The Library Bar to learn about the rich tradition, history, and stories of this old-school campus dive bar.
HISTORY OF THE LIBRARY BAR
Based on old records and oral history, we know that the Library Bar was founded before 1950 – we just don't know exactly when.
"We haven't been able to pinpoint the exact date, but we believe that we are the oldest bar on campus," Quinn said.
History is one of the main allures of the bar. There are names from all generations sketched into the walls, making it fun for students to go and look for former siblings or even parents.
HOW CAMPUS CHANGED
Quinn has had a unique perspective on the changing campus, as his dad owned many bars around campus as he was growing up.
"My dad owned many bars around campus during that Golden Era of dive bars, a major one was The Travel Agency," Quinn said.
This has allowed Quinn to see the change that has taken place over the last two decades, and it hasn't always been positive. For example, many small, family-owned businesses are being overtaken by bigger, more modern developments.
"Ohio State was built on tradition, but sadly that tradition of the local campus bar is slowly fading away," Quinn said.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/the-...radition-as-one-of-the-most-iconic-and-oldest
“I Wanna Go Back to Ohio State, to Old Columbus Town...”
Ohio State's campus is full of legendary bars, restaurants and campus spots – and we visit all of them.
In this week's article, we talked to Quinn Allen at The Library Bar to learn about the rich tradition, history, and stories of this old-school campus dive bar.
HISTORY OF THE LIBRARY BAR
Based on old records and oral history, we know that the Library Bar was founded before 1950 – we just don't know exactly when.
"We haven't been able to pinpoint the exact date, but we believe that we are the oldest bar on campus," Quinn said.
History is one of the main allures of the bar. There are names from all generations sketched into the walls, making it fun for students to go and look for former siblings or even parents.
HOW CAMPUS CHANGED
Quinn has had a unique perspective on the changing campus, as his dad owned many bars around campus as he was growing up.
"My dad owned many bars around campus during that Golden Era of dive bars, a major one was The Travel Agency," Quinn said.
This has allowed Quinn to see the change that has taken place over the last two decades, and it hasn't always been positive. For example, many small, family-owned businesses are being overtaken by bigger, more modern developments.
"Ohio State was built on tradition, but sadly that tradition of the local campus bar is slowly fading away," Quinn said.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/the-...radition-as-one-of-the-most-iconic-and-oldest
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ScriptOhio
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If you guessed 1910, you're correct! The campus oval's first referral as "the oval" occurred in an Alumni Quarterly article in 1910 by architecture professor Charles St. John Chubb. Professor Chubb referred to central campus as "the oval" when protesting a construction plan.
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Several years ago before the home football games I used to eat lunch there, then they discontinued their lunch menu. I usually go to Donato's for a Hawaiian pizza now.
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Just sayin': It reminds me of my Freshman orientation at St. John Arena. OSU President Novice Fawcett spoke. He said "look at the person to the right of you, now look at the person to the left of you, now look at the person in front of you, and now look at the person behind you. Three of those people won't graduate". OSU's entrance requirements were a lot different back then. You only needed a high school degree and to be breathing. It doesn't seem like it was just yesterday; but it sure as hell doesn't seem like 56 years ago.
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ORD_Buckeye
Wrong glass, Sir.
The complete stupidity of Jim Rhodes' populism combined with the treachery of the former Fredo President who was his Chair of the Regents. The former was bitter over flunking out and the latter thought he could go back to a world before Ohio State was founded and made the flagship. It was absolutely criminal to bring all those kids to Columbus to a university and faculty that were just waiting to send them packing. How many could have ended up with college degrees if they were channeled to Bowling Green or Akron where they stood a fighting chance instead of an AAU university being forced to let them in.
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ScriptOhio
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Well, yes, things were different back then. I won't say it is criminal, but it was a travesty to accept (probably) thousands of kids every year knowing that they would flunk out in 2 quarters and never graduate. I'm sure some of those wouldn't have graduated from Bowling Green or Akron either. On the flip side, it 1) did eliminate any claims of discrimination, prejudice, favoritism, and/or nepotism by the Admissions Department and 2) did give everybody a change to earn a degree. Regardless, it worked for me. I was lucky to be there back then, because with my ACT score and high school grades I probably wouldn't get accepted by Ohio State today. I was the 1 out of 4 that did graduate. I was in a 5 year program and I graduated "on time".
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Anybody else remember the bed races around the Oval?
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An Ohio State grad just donated a record-setting $110 million gift. Here's what it's for.
The Timashev Family Foundation donated a record-setting $110 million gift to Ohio State to establish a center for software innovation.
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