#2 The Ohio Stadium

The Ohio Stadium, or commonly referred to as “The Horseshoe” or “The Shoe” is located on North campus and is the home of our favorite Ohio State Buckeyes. The stadium was finished in 1922 but has gone through many restorations over the years to make it larger and more modern. For almost 90 years the stadium has been a place for every Ohio State student to get together on the same side and cheer for their team together which has made this stadium the center of Buckeye pride, companionship and unity.

Walking up to the stadium to attend my first OSU football game was a moment I will not forget. Thousands of people were walking around the stadium to the entrance; they were happy, cheering and yelling chants to each other. The stadium was huge and amazing with massive columns on the sides. I liked how the old architecture part of the stadium blends into the new steel part of the stadium so naturally but you can still tell it’s very old. The North Rotunda is another amazing part of the stadium. This is the entrance on the north side, which has been designed to look like the dome at the Pantheon in Rome and is filled with stained glass murals of the offensive and defensive squads of older Ohio State football teams. It can hold up to 102,329 people, most of which are Ohio State students and fans which makes for a great way for people to interact with each other and make new friends in the process. Sitting in my seat it was almost hard for me not to talk and interact with the people around me. I had a great time at the game; we beat Eastern Michigan that day. Attending that game and every other game has been such an amazing time. The feeling in the stadium is nothing but happiness and excitement and has been an amazing experience for me and for many others.

Blog Post #1

When people first think of exercise they commonly think of professional athletes, famous actors and popular figures. When I first think of exercise the first thing that comes to my mind are professional football players because that is my favorite sport and I believe that they are the best overall and most balanced athletes. Because I am used to watching and picturing these incredible athletes, I will find it interesting to study more about the average person. It is true that America has found itself in an obesity problem but this can be misleading as many Americans strive to model themselves after these famous figures by exercising and staying in shape in order to fit in in their communities. There are also many other reasons that a person exercises like for personal satisfaction, preparing for a sport or physical event, or even just to relieve stress after a long day of work.

I myself am able to connect portrayals of exercise in the media to my own interests because these people have mastered exercise and are popular in the public image and have become almost the standard or desired look which helps motivate me to exercise and get in shape. Of course this is not the only reason I exercise. Exercise also helps me to relieve stress and calm down and is my favorite thing to do after a long day of work or school. Also exercising is an important part of staying healthy and in shape. It is important for someone to stay physically active whether you’re working out for 2 hours at the gym or simply taking a walk after work.