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![Sitting in a theater with leather seats, Matthew Grizzard, a bearded white man wearing khakis and a button down, sits relaxed with one leg crossed over the other and his hands seeming as if he’s focusing as he listens. He’s smiling with his eyes more than his mouth.](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3/public/2024-05/Matthew-Grizzard_0.jpg.webp?itok=TfwWIcGV)
The associate professor answers alumni questions about why we actually like some bad guys — and what it says about us.
![A senior couple prepares a healthy meal with a variety of vegetables and fruits in view](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3/public/2024-05/OSAM_SP24_Bern_promo_alt.jpg.webp?itok=DsBuNqYS)
How we live can influence how our brain works as we age, according to experts from Ohio State and other respected groups.
![Two women, both with long brown hair, stroll a paved path that threads through cactus stands at least twice as tall as they are. The sky is clear and though it’s a bright day, both wear jeans and sweaters, so it’s not hot.](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3/public/2024-05/OSAM_SP24_WIL_01.jpg.webp?itok=u9XVe6Sp)
The glorious natural landscape is a star attraction in this city, ripe for hiking and simply admiring, alumni share.
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We asked Buckeyes: What’s your best life advice? They shared their truths, and the answers prove we’re a wise bunch of nuts.
![Shayne Piasta poses in a reading room surrounded by children’s books. Coming off as friendly and direct, she sits at a small table with her hands folded. She has a wide smile that crinkles the skin around her eyes and shoulder length hair.](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3/public/2024-04/OSAM_SP24_Piasta_promo.jpg.webp?itok=5322HpXl)
A professor and expert in childhood literacy, she has practical advice for alumni helping kids to develop this skill.
![A curling path in Ohio State scarlet has squares marked off with game directions appearing every few spaces. Arrows pointing up mark shortcuts gamers can take; fewer pointing down take players back to replay sections of the path. Buckeyes are illustrated all around, related to game scenarios. For example, people pet dogs, throw snowballs and search for a cafeteria seat.](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3/public/2023-11/gameboard-web_2.jpg.webp?itok=d_O3Y1HI)
Our play on Chutes & Ladders takes gamers from the first day on campus to graduation in the ’Shoe. See if you can make it.
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Researchers find that a disordered, chaotic living space can lead to negative feelings. So weeding out can do you good.
![A team of people who work at Ohio State’s proton therapy center pose in the room where the treatment takes place. It is white-walled and appears spotless. They are eight smiling people—seven women—wearing scrubs or Ohio State sweatshirts. Dr. Arnab Chakravarti stands near the center in a suit.](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3/public/2023-12/Proton-therapy-photo.jpg.webp?itok=2IvrAAxY)
The powerful new cancer treatment — Central Ohio’s first — specially targets tumors and promises future advancements.
![Three Buckeyes chat as they happily walk up a New York City street sidewalk wearing Buckeyes gear or colors.](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3/public/2023-11/OSAM_WI23_NYC_new_1.jpg.webp?itok=GHhp7Cw-)
Alumni who live in the Big Apple share their favorite places to go and things to do as these December days get jolly.