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OSU president Ted Carter Jr. resigns over "inappropriate relationship"

The university announced the news Monday morning.

Education

Ohio State president Ted Carter Jr. has resigned after disclosing an &quot;inappropriate relationship&quot; to the board of trustees, the university announced Monday morning.Why it matters: The shakeup marks the second straight <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="abrupt presidential departure" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2022/12/08/ohio-state-president-kristina-johnson-tenure" data-vars-content-id="269e5522-4b78-4bda-b254-71110cebf57b" data-vars-headline="OSU president Ted Carter Jr. resigns over &quot;inappropriate relationship&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2022/12/08/ohio-state-president-kristina-johnson-tenure" target="_self">abrupt presidential departure</a> at Ohio&#x27;s flagship institution over the past three years.

Ranking the new Crew concessions options

Columbus' team has added sandwiches, desserts, drinks and more.

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👋 Andrew here. Saturday marks the Crew home opener, and the 2026 team is debuting a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="renamed stadium" data-vars-click-url="https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/columbus-crew-and-scottsmiracle-gro-expand-long-standing-partnership-highlighted-by-stadium-naming-rights" data-vars-content-id="7e7ac50d-01ff-4322-ba55-212b49ed7773" data-vars-headline="Ranking the new Crew concessions options" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/columbus-crew-and-scottsmiracle-gro-expand-long-standing-partnership-highlighted-by-stadium-naming-rights" target="_blank">renamed stadium</a>, a refreshed roster and a handful of new concessions options.Driving the news: At a preseason media event, the team showed off a dozen new food items and a pair of new signature drinks.<ul><li>I ranked the food I tried:</li></ul>

Ohio State braces for another president search

The university is investigating an "inappropriate relationship."

News

Former Ohio State president Ted Carter Jr.&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="unexpected resignation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/03/09/osu-president-ted-carter-jr-resigns-inappropriate-relationship" data-vars-content-id="8bb031a3-823d-47ad-aac0-4633b33b19ed" data-vars-headline="Ohio State braces for another president search" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/03/09/osu-president-ted-carter-jr-resigns-inappropriate-relationship" target="_self">unexpected resignation</a> due to an &quot;inappropriate relationship&quot; is the latest shakeup during a turbulent time at Ohio&#x27;s flagship university.Why it matters: The school now faces its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="third" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2023/05/05/ohio-state-university-president-search-2023" data-vars-content-id="8bb031a3-823d-47ad-aac0-4633b33b19ed" data-vars-headline="Ohio State braces for another president search" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2023/05/05/ohio-state-university-president-search-2023" target="_self">third</a> costly presidential search in six years.

Restaurants shift from raising prices to cutting costs

"It's not price gouging," an industry leader says. "They're trying to survive."

Many independent restaurants say they&#x27;ve hit a pricing ceiling — even as sales and traffic stabilize, according to the James Beard Foundation&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="annual industry report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.jamesbeard.org/impact/research-and-reports/2026-independent-restaurant-industry-report" data-vars-content-id="b2e5fb7c-2090-4e77-ae40-7c51fa0efb99" data-vars-headline="Restaurants shift from raising prices to cutting costs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.jamesbeard.org/impact/research-and-reports/2026-independent-restaurant-industry-report" target="_blank">annual industry report</a>.Why it matters: Survival tactics of the past few years — <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="higher prices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/13/trump-tariffs-chocolate-prices-valentines-day" data-vars-content-id="b2e5fb7c-2090-4e77-ae40-7c51fa0efb99" data-vars-headline="Restaurants shift from raising prices to cutting costs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/13/trump-tariffs-chocolate-prices-valentines-day" target="_self">higher prices</a> and delivery expansion — are losing effectiveness, leading operators to reset the math.

A solar eclipse cheat sheet for Central Ohio

A cheat sheet for what to know about the rare occurrence.

Eclipse

Who&#x27;s ready for a rare celestial phenomenon?State of play: Here is what you need to know to get the most out of today&#x27;s solar eclipse:

Partly sunny weather expected in Columbus for eclipse

Some areas of Central Ohio are in the path of totality.

Eclipse watchers may need to travel to see the total solar eclipse Monday, but all Ohioans will have a decent view no matter where they are.What to expect: The partial eclipse will begin in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Columbus area" data-vars-click-url="https://ema.ohio.gov/media-publications/ohio-total-solar-eclipse" data-vars-content-id="653293af-6359-48dc-8272-cf7a56f36d8a" data-vars-headline="Partly sunny weather expected in Columbus for eclipse" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ema.ohio.gov/media-publications/ohio-total-solar-eclipse" target="_blank">Columbus area</a> at 1:52pm and end at 4:27pm.