“Friendship is Magic!” He squealed.
His eyes were lit up with a certain fanaticism that you only see in the arena of people who love Ohio sports and/or Rock On The Range, except his demeanor was actually congenial, nice even. His right hand shot in the air for a high five and only a…
As you may already know if you follow the weekender, I will be leaving for college quite soon. If you didn't know that- hi, nice to meet you, I'm leaving for college quite soon. I've lived in Columbus for all 18 years of my life, and I fully believe I have made the most of…
The way Columbus plays video games is changing.
In late winter, Game Arena opened in Hilliard, offering gamers a place to meet up and play all of the latest games.
The process is simple. When you walk into Game Arena, you can head straight to the front desk. There, they will get you all set…
Did you know that on average, teens in the Midwest spend $610 on their dresses for Prom?
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If that seems like an unaffordable number to you, don't worry, you're not alone. Dropping that much dough on a dress isn't just frustrating, it's impossible for some families. That's why projects like the one Jessica…
When the first Ready Player One trailer was released last year, I'm not going to lie, I got pretty excited hearing Wade declare "I live here, in Columbus, Ohio."
Based on the novel by Ohio-native, Ernest Cline, Ready Player One explores a futuristic world where virtual reality is everything. In the film, Wade Watts lives…
Looking for a way to make your holiday season extra special?
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear- well that and volunteering. Giving back to others can make your holiday season even more delightful.
Whether you're looking to donate your money, items, or your time, there are…
Because playing hipster safari in Columbus is a lot like looking for bad tattoos at a Juggalo Gathering.
If there’s one thing Columbus has more than plenty of it’s square framed, flannel and leather jacket, over-sized cardigan wearing, hipsters. So much so that we were even ranked as one of the hottest up and coming…
If you're looking for a new pet and companion, you should definitely adopt from one of these awesome shelters and rescues.
With autumn creeping up on us (all be it way too slowly), it's only a matter of time before those temperatures drop and we all start craving something warm and cuddly to snuggle up…
Akiba Arcade, a rare gem in an unlikely location, closed in June of 2019.
Eastland is one of the last standing malls from the bygone 90s. It also happens to be home to Akiba Arcade, the largest Japanese arcade and Anime store in Ohio.
Now I know what you're thinking, there's no way Eastland Mall is…
Many claim Columbus is a city starved of personality and function, but that couldn't be farther from the truth.
It's hard to contemplate a city's substance without first walking its streets, and it's fairly impossible not to once you do. I walk Columbus a lot. There's a sickly sweet feel in watching its neighborhoods change.…