Emma G. Wozniak

Journalist at The Ohio State University with a firm belief we all have a story to tell — and a passion for being the mouthpiece through which those stories can be shared with the world.

The Lantern • 16th April 2024

President Ted Carter reflects on first semester in Q&A with The Lantern

Questions and answers were edited for length and clarity. The full interview is available in the video above.

Q: How have your first 100 days in office gone? What have you learned, what have you accomplished and what do you hope to accomplish in the future?

So the first 100 days have been, in a word, amazing. It has exceeded every one of my expectations coming into the job. Every single day that I’ve been here, I wake up and I come to the realization that I’m where I’m supposed to be. I’ve nev

The Lantern • 11th April 2024

President Ted Carter Jr. to reflect on first 100 days at State of the University address

After 100 days in office, university President Ted Carter Jr. said his position has given him a sense of belonging like no other job he’s had. On Thursday, he will share this revelation with the university at large.

The Lantern sat down with Carter Wednesday to get a preview of his remarks for Carter’s State of the University address, which will take place at 12:30 p.m. in the Ohio Union and will be available to the public via livestream on the university’s website.

“Every single day that I’ve

The Lantern • 1st February 2024

What’s Up: How to overcome 5 common household headaches without breaking the bank

After a draining day of classes, there really is no place like home.

That is unless your home is a rat-infested, leaking ice box with a dysfunctional toilet and thriving ant colony.

Like many other “adulting” activities, managing a home is not an experience most college students have entering university. While the internet can be a helpful resource in navigating maintenance mishaps, it can feel overwhelming as a first-time renter to see lengthy instructions littered with unfamiliar jargon.

Be

The Lantern • 10th January 2024

Food for thought: Advocates for healthy eating share tips and tricks for college students on a budget

For college students, maintaining a healthy and affordable diet is no piece of cake.

Health- and budget-conscious eating can pose challenges for young adults, especially because people often fall prey to the misconception that nutritious foods and affordable foods are mutually exclusive, Lizzy Schnicke, a registered dietitian at the Wexner Medical Center, said. Luckily, Schnicke and others dedicated to promoting balanced eating on campus shared advice for students who want to shift toward healt

The Lantern • 22nd November 2023

Wexner Medical Center employees speak to burnout in the workplace in light of receiving Joy in Medicine award

When thinking of health care workers, it can be easy to overlook their humanity. Because they are so often associated with healing others, people tend to forget they experience anxiety and exhaustion just like all people do; more likely, to an even greater degree.

Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center was one of 72 health systems in the country to receive the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine award this year, which recognizes groups that show dedication to their employees’ well-being

The Lantern • 17th November 2023

University succeeds in first human trial of new drug to combat relapsed blood cancer

A new drug, nemtabrutinib, might soon be available to patients with blood cancers that have stopped responding to typical treatments after Ohio State conducted a successful clinical trial.

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center found the drug effective in ¾ of participating cancer patients, which includes those with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, according to a Nov. 6 press release.

While there are multiple drugs available to treat these B-cell cancers, m

The Lantern • 2nd November 2023

Wondering about weed? Experts speak on marijuana’s health implications

As Election Day nears and Ohio State students prepare to cast their votes on Ohio Issue 2 — a statewide ballot initiative that will legalize the purchase and possession of recreational marijuana if passed — one consideration on voters’ minds may be marijuana’s health implications.

Douglas Berman, the executive director of the Drug Enforcement and Policy Center in the Moritz College of Law, said while public health is an important piece of the issue, it’s important to recognize that existing sci

The Lantern • 26th October 2023

Cartoonist Jeff Smith reflects on education, career and stigma surrounding the arts

As a high school senior, Jeff Smith’s passion for comics was as strong as when he was a mere 4 years old reading the Sunday morning cartoons with his dad at the kitchen table.

With the daunting task of choosing a career inching nearer and nearer as high school graduation loomed over him, Smith informed his favorite art teacher — notably, the only one with whom he didn’t have a “combative relationship” — he was considering applying to a graphic arts position at one of the largest companies in th

The Lantern • 19th October 2023

Out-R-Inn and Ethyl & Tank break the bounds of north and south bar stereotypes

Once the laptops have been shut and the libraries have been abandoned, numerous Ohio State students have already begun preparing for their night on the town. And for most, the night feels incomplete without a stop at beloved bars Out-R-Inn or Ethyl & Tank.

With the multitude of near-campus bars, earning the student-deemed accolade of best North and South Campus bars, respectively, is no small feat. While Out-R-Inn and Ethyl & Tank share the “best bar” honorific, many students find that this is

The Lantern • 10th October 2023

Pay up, Buckeyes: Saturday’s football game against Purdue to be streamed exclusively on Peacock

Watching the Buckeyes just got more expensive, and many fans are feeling sidelined.

Ohio State’s upcoming football game against Purdue will be streamed exclusively on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service.

The change to Ohio State sports viewing arrives in light of the landmark seven-year agreement between NBCUniversal and the Big Ten Conference that NBC and Peacock will be the exclusive platforms for Big Ten Saturday Night Football beginning this year, according to an August, 2022 press r

The Lantern • 25th September 2023

College of Medicine on the rise in rankings and funding

Ohio State’s College of Medicine is bringing in more money than ever, now to the tune of $421.4 million across 3,100 different awards.

According to a Sept. 12 press release, the College of Medicine experienced a 14.3 percent growth in research awards during its 2023 fiscal year — which began July 1, 2022, and ended June 30 — jumping from $368.5 million in funding to the new record of $421.4 million. Carol Bradford, dean of the College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center’s vice president f

The Lantern • 22nd September 2023

Don’t let the trope fool you: “Living off of ramen and pizza” could be a sign of food insecurity

The lack of consistent access to nutritional foods, more commonly known as food insecurity, is a reality most college students brush off as a myth.

According to the 2020 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study, the food insecurity rate for college students is higher than for the general public, with nearly a quarter of undergraduate and 12 percent of graduate students affected. As both Malnutrition Awareness Week and September’s Hunger Action Month come to an end, Mike Hochron, the Mid-Ohio Fo

The Lantern • 15th September 2023

REACH out and save a life through Ohio State’s suicide prevention training program

As National Suicide Prevention Week comes to a close, Ohio State’s REACH movement is refusing to let its suicide prevention training efforts be limited to a mere seven days.

REACH has served as the training program created and administered by Ohio State’s Suicide Prevention Program since 2013, Laura Lewis, the program’s assistant director, said. Despite the immense impact the 90-minute training sessions can have on the Ohio State community, Lewis said REACH often goes unnoticed due to lingering

The Lantern • 8th September 2023

STOP THE BLEED: New emergency preparedness training program comes to campus

“STOP THE BLEED,” a new emergency preparedness program, has expanded its training to staff members at the Wexner Medical Center, aiming to prepare health care workers in the event of a medical emergency.

Ohio State emergency physician Nicholas Kman hosted a “STOP THE BLEED” training session Aug. 31, informing staff members of various outpatient facilities within the Wexner Medical Center on emergency preparedness skills like wound packing and applying compression. Kman said the timing of the pr

The Lantern • 7th September 2023

Replenishing the nest: How parents can cope with their newly hollow household

With the shutting of a car trunk and the unpacking of a box, parents go from leading brimming households to occupying empty nests in what may feel like a matter of moments.

The term “empty nester,” used to describe parents whose children have grown up and left home, is one many Ohio State parents may find themselves relating to since dropping their kids off at college. But Shannon Jarrott, an Ohio State professor of social work, said not all empty nesters cope with their newfound situation in t

The Lantern • 29th August 2023

Is the pandemic really “over?” Next steps with COVID-19

As March 2020 feels increasingly like a distant memory with each passing day, for many, the COVID-19 pandemic has become a lingering thought of the past.

Though it has slipped away for some, rules and resources surrounding the virus continue to adjust at Ohio State, including the university no longer requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students, faculty and non-hospital staff as of April 24. With this, university spokesperson Ben Johnson said this change — among others — to testing on campus do

The Lantern • 29th August 2023

What’s Up: Unconventional study spots for students stuck in a rut

Thompson Library may have grandiose windows and bountiful brimming bookshelves but, let’s be honest, it fills up pretty quickly.

When popular study spots like Thompson or Mirror Lake are simply too hopping to handle, check out some of these more “unconventional” locations to spruce up your study life.

Located just a few blocks north of campus, Kafe Kerouac is redefining the concept of “your friendly neighborhood coffee shop.” Whether you’re looking for a quiet mid-morning study session sipping

The Lantern • 28th August 2023

The greatest gift of all: University's health science programs honored this year’s body donors Sunday

Filled with families from all walks of life, the Mershon Auditorium hosted hundreds Sunday afternoon who all have one thing in common: the sacrifice they and their loved ones made for science.

Each year at the end of August, the College of Medicine, College of Dentistry and Division of Anatomy bring together the families of those who have donated their bodies to science through Ohio State’s body donation program, according to the university website. Melissa Quinn, the faculty adviser for the Anatomy Memorial Service Committee, said this y

The Lantern • 22nd August 2023

What’s Up: Fall flicks at the Wexner Center for the Arts

Settling in to watch a movie is a quintessential, cozy autumn activity. Now that fall semester has officially started, students looking for a meaningful cinematic experience can always visit the Wexner Center for the Arts.

Over the next few months, the Wex will showcase a diverse lineup of film and video content sure to captivate any cinephile or the average moviegoer. Click on the title of any event to learn more information.

Using “computer-animated generation techniques,” Mousavijad examine

The Lantern • 22nd August 2023

Clique-ing into place: Finding your footing in the college social scene

Nerds. Jocks. Theater kids. In high school, cliques seem inevitable. But college seemingly holds the promise of a fresh start, an opportunity to explore one’s identity without the consequences of a ruthless social hierarchy.

In his dissertation on how university students develop a sense of belonging within their schools, Ohio State graduate Erick Axxe said his research concluded there is no lack of cliques in the university setting when compared to high schools. But that doesn’t mean incoming s

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