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In the quirky, unconventional setting of "Sasquatch Sunset," the Zellner brothers craft a film that defies categorization and fascinates with its unique blend of humor, heart, and environmental commentary. A bizarre gem that turns folklore into a poignant exploration of family and nature.

Imagine the opening scene of "2001: A Space Odyssey," but instead, we have Sasquatches grunting, fighting, mating, and tripping on mushrooms. This 90-minute, documentary-style comedy/adventure follows a year in the life of a Sasquatch family, exploring their dynamics, survival, and humanity's harmful impact on the environment.

The actors (Jesse Eisenberg, Riley Keough, Christophe Zajac-Denek, and Nathan Zellner) fully commit to their roles, disappearing into realistic-looking Sasquatches. Their grunts, expressions, and hand gestures evoke every emotion possible, and their transformation is so convincing that I forget they are actors in top-notch Sasquatch cosplay.

Franklin County Treasurer Cheryl Brooks Sullivan wants the public to know that the county will never divest the $33 million it has invested in the state of Israel unless she is voted out of office or forced to divest by the voters through a ballot initiative.

At a public meeting of the Franklin County Investment Advisory Committee on Thursday April 18, Brooks Sullivan confirmed that the county had reinvested $1 million in Israel Bonds using funds from an earlier Israel Bonds purchase that had reached maturity on April 1. Defiant before members of the public who questioned further investment in the state of Israel in the midst of active genocide in Gaza, Brooks Sullivan denied the political nature of the bonds purchase. 

Thursday, May 1, 6pm
South Oval, OSU campus
Fight bullshit, fight hypocrisy, fight genocide!

The “Old Amateurs” of Columbus – also known as those who do most of the hard work in the community – have not been invited by City officials to take personal tours beginning this week of the “Zone In” gallery which opened downtown at 141 N. Front Street. The gallery offers an opportunity for the public to see and comment on the zoning overhaul which could radically change Columbus’s major corridors.

To the City’s credit, members of our LGBTQ+ community, recent immigrants, and the arts community have been invited (pictured above). But those at the head of the line for a personal tour are “Young Professionals,” who are coveted by “Zone In Columbus” considering they’re the few who will able to afford the tiny condos and apartments in the tall towers which “Zone In” will green light for high-end developers to build in Columbus’s major corridors.

What ever happened to "Don't Be Evil"?

Google dropped that as its motto several years ago.

Then it took on (jointly with Amazon) a $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli military and government.

When Google employees objected -- perhaps remembering that old motto -- Google fired at least 50 of them.

But shouldn't some things be required even if they're not your motto? Things like "Don't Be Genocidal"?

Tell Google what you think with a quick email by clicking here.

We constantly hear the media and officials refer to the OSU student encampment as “pro-Palestinian.” We counter by suggesting it should be called a peace movement by students simply asking that, as stakeholders in the university, their tuition money is not spent to kill innocent civilians. Their message is consistent – demanding the college divest from Israel because the money is funding the war in Gaza and the West Bank. National news repeat the phrase “pro-Palestinian” when referring to encampment sites at other universities all over the country.

As activists on the street protesting US involvement in the first Gulf War in 1992 and the Iraq/Afghanistan Wars, we have no recollection that any media or officials assumed we were fans of Saddam or the Taliban. No one called our rallies “pro-Iraqi” protests.

Monday, April 29
The event at the courthouse in the morning is not a protest.  The plan is for people to remain outside the courthouse and show their love and support for the people inside when they exit.  

Sunday, April 28, 3pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd.

Come hear the Columbus Women’s Chorus sing songs for and about children of all ages. Tickets are $15. Children under 12 years of age are free. Tickets may be purchased here or at the door.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Columbus Women’s Chorus.

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Almost 40 years ago, I attended The Ohio State University. I was so proud that when I was presented with different options for my graduate studies, I chose OSU and prayed to be admitted. My prayers were answered. Ever since, Columbus has been my home. My children are Buckeyes.  That was a no-brainer in our family. So proud that while working overseas, myself and other Buckeyes formed an OSU Alumni Club with many activities. We even created social media groups for those of us who attended OSU. In other words, I am a Buckeye to the bone as well as my entire family. At one point, my daughter Jana, while my wife was at work, asked that we remodel her room with an OSU theme. Sure enough, we went to Sears, bought scarlet and gray paint and painted her room and furniture with OSU colors. The Lantern has articles with our names, mine and my children, being cited on so many issues, domestic and international. OSU St John Arena was selected for the “Town Meeting” planned by President Clinton where he sent his national security team —National Security Advisor Sandy Berger, Defense Secretary William Cohen and Secretary of State Madeline Albright, when he planned to bomb Iraq.

Saturday, April 27, 11am-8pm
Genoa Park, by COSI on the riverfront

Today's the day and we hope you can come out and enjoy this beautiful day! Our event is FREE and has something for everyone: