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…

The world is dark and full of terrors— be one of them. I don't have to remind any of you of the type of world we live in, television and social media does enough to hammer away those dangers. When humans discovered how marketable fear could be we just ran with it. You can't go…

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.…

Columbus is central to Steven Spielberg's latest blockbuster, Ready Player One. via Facebook Based on the 2011 novel by Ernest Cline, this sci-fi flick is set in Columbus in 2045. In the fictional world created by Cline, the city is eventually home to the main character, Wade Watts (played by Tye Sheridan). It also hosts the…

From crumbling floorboards to holes in the roof, or prime real estate locations, old buildings have a lot of enemies. The Columbus Landmarks Foundation is a key player in the protection of Columbus' most historic locations. Every year the foundation releases a list of buildings around the capital city that are at risk for demolition,…

Because when it comes to finding a cure for hangovers, there's nothing I wouldn't do for science. Since the dawn of time, man has searched exhaustively for one determinable truth. One answer that would draw meaning and rationality to a cosmos seemingly defined by chaos. A holy grail of knowledge, constantly eluding our grasp but still…

Need a little inspiration for a fresh new look? It doesn't matter if you're searching for the perfect balayage, the sharpest claws, or lashes that last for days, these 14 beauty artists will have you red-carpet ready in no time. 1. Jarod at Virtue Salon A post shared by Jarod (@jerrycurlz) on…

Ohio offers a number of respectable colleges and university of both the public and private varieties. Whether you're looking for a big school like Ohio State or a small liberal arts school like Oberlin, you're sure to find something in-state that matches many of your needs. There are basic factors colleges and universities consider when it…

Traffic citations blow. On one hand, they help keep us safe most of the time. But they're not always meant to. And sometimes, you can't help but do a double take when you look at that fine. The Ohio House of Representative just passed a bill — House Bill 125 — that targets speed traps.…

This local artisan is creating leather crafts that are good American quality, but more importantly, look pretty fly. There's not much anyone else can teach you about style. You either have it or you don't. And those who do have it can see it from a mile away. To put it ever so eloquently, "game recognize…