Dec 12 in University District History: Second-shift worker relaxes with beer and sandwich, watches Vincent Price vs teen idol Fabian in “Dr Goldfoot & The Girl Bombs” on Fritz the Nite Owl Chiller Theater on Channel 10. In 1975.

This is such an absolutely hateful thing to do. What a horrible thing to do to new citizens. Cruel. Mean-spirited. Racist as fuck. Most likely illegal. www.nbc4i.com/news/politic...

O’Reilly’s looking all holiday merry and bright!

The U.S. proposes asking foreign tourists for five years of social media history before allowing them into the country. EFF’s Lisa Femia breaks down this breaks down this speech-chilling and privacy-invasive scheme for ABC Australia. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-1...

Dec 11 in University District History: Original Jai-Lai opens at 589 N High in Short North. Later moves to Olentangy River Rd. Steaks and chops. Woody’s favorite bar. Herb butter mecca. Northside institution for next 70 years. In 1935.

A field in eastern England has revealed evidence of the earliest known instance of humans creating and controlling fire, a significant find that archaeologists say illuminates a dramatic turning point in the human story. https://cnn.it/4pxPZK4

So what’s going on up at U of M tonight?

It’s going to be fun on TV to ask economists about 25% GDP growth. 🤡

Front page of NYT: article on dynamic pricing cheating grocery shoppers. Few pages later: smart-device makers loading customers with subscriptions and restrictions. Much of the present moment is driven by the reality that there are people working full-time figuring out fresh new ways to screw you.

Dec 10 in University District History: Governor and legislators play to Klansmen, fundamentalists, drys, and the hicks in the sticks; rail against "parlor Reds" and "drinking parties" at Ohio State; threaten sweeping investigation of boozy Buckeye Bolshevism. In 1925.

Was delighted to hear Columbus Metropolitan Library had digitized its 2 millionth item. Was even happier that it was a c 1910 scrapbook with photos of the neighborhood!! Kids at Indianola Jr High, the pool at Indianola Park, the boat livery at Olentangy Park.

Dec 9 in University District History: Cool kids want Aurora dinosaur model kits for Christmas! Bases of models fit together for a giant prehistoric scene! In 1975.

Dec 8 in University District History: Prohibition raid on 228 E Blake residence yields 10-gallon still, rum, and whiskey. Ohio State graduate student arrested. Provides excuse for a months-long moral panic at the Statehouse about liquor-loving Leninists. In 1925.

This could’ve been written at the Charlottesville 2017 rally. Embracing Russia, abandoning our allies, fleeing international law and institutions, “might makes right,” RACIST TO ITS CORE. The latest hate from the Trump gang bbc.com/news/article...

Nothing more true.

Dec 7 in University District History: The over 2,000, mostly far-right, conspiracy theory-loving isolationists who attended packed America First anti-war rally at Memorial Hall downtown the previous evening feel kinda stupid. In 1941.

From the @wsj.com chief foreign correspondent

Dec 6 in University District History: 6-8. Ricki Corvette, world's tallest (6'8") exotic dancer on-stage at Garden Burlesk, 1187 N High. In 1975.

Incredible moonrise tonight.

Dec 4 in University District History: Anti-Vietnam War student charged, convicted, fined $25 for using "obscene words” in front of a woman at campus copier machine. In 1965.

Saddens me to see the old Everett Middle School/Old North High School closing. Such a fun and interesting historic building. Hope it’s preserved for the future by its next users. www.nbc4i.com/news/local-n...

Dec 3 in University District History: Cincinnati and Dayton students anxiously call back home to find out if friends or family were among the 11 killed and 26 injured in stampede at Who concert in Cincinnati. In 1979.

Noem: You made it through the hurricane season without a hurricane—you kept the hurricanes away. We appreciate that.

Racist, hate-filled fascist. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...

Yay for Sabrina Carpenter for telling the fascists to fuck off.

This:

Dec 2 in University District History: Archie Griffin wins second Heisman Trophy. Only athlete to ever repeat win. In 1975.

It is pretty though.

They represent themselves as Christians. So how’s that work?

Snow Day! City schools and most others closed.

Pretty but sloppy. About 4-5” and still coming down. Wet and heavy. Roads are a mess and—given the winters we’ve been having—this is the first rodeo for a lot of drivers. Good day to work from home if you have the option.

So much of this going on. www.friendlyatheist.com/p/she-turned...

Dec 1 in University District History: Aluminum and neon Christmas trees added to International Christmas Tree display at COSI on E Broad St downtown, featuring trees and decorations of Germany, Japan, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Victorian UK, traditional US, and modern US. In 1969.

"Thanks to all the goat-builders who give me my best goat-look year after year 🐐 My horns are glowing and the red ribbon is in place, I’m feeling ready to shine on my birthday party!..."

Nov 30 in University District History: After 41 years, beloved bar Mama's Pasta and Brew, 23 Campus Pl, closes to make way for High St gentrification. In 2018.

Kristi Noem refuses to directly answer a question about what Trump means by "remigration" -- a word that, as Kristen Welker notes, is often invoked by white nationalists in Europe

An official government account using the word “remigration” is not normal. It’s an imported term from European far-right movements that refers to mass expulsion. Democracies do not use population-purification language. #holdfast #SteadyState

Holy fuck.

Thinking that whole covering the “m”s thing might not be good luck.

Stephen Miller’s Wife @katiemiller : “Can you cite the statute that makes the boat bombings illegal?” @bakarisellers.bsky.social : “The due process clause in the constitution.”

"The DOD Manual is clear because the law here is clear: 'Persons who have been incapacitated by . . . shipwreck are in a helpless state, and it would be dishonorable and inhumane to make them the object of attack.'"

Nov 29 in University District History: Chic Harley and the Buckeyes close championship season with a charity game vs GIs of Camp Sherman at Chillicothe. Buckeyes finish season 8–0–1, having allowed rivals only 6 total points all season. In 1917.

View of the new hospital last night:

Nov 28 in University District History: Holiday-wearied students eat turkey sandwiches and watch “Daughter of Dr Jekyll” on Fritz the Nite Owl Double Chiller on WBNS 10TV. In 1975.

Happy Thanksgiving, friends!!

Buckeye Donuts bustling this morning. Feeding the people!!

Nov 27 in University District History: Children of all ages excited for a visit to the downtown Lazarus to see the animatronic window displays, admire the glittering lights and decorations, ride the Wonderland Express and merry-go-round, see the Talking Tree, and meet the “real” Santa. In 1975.

Turkey with an ax. And a weird poem. Is that the turkey talking? Another from the cornucopia of WEIRD ASS VINTAGE THANKSGIVING POSTCARDS.