Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Good Morning, Columbus, and happy hump day! Chelsea, here.

I have two simple questions for you. Do you want to eat delicious food and do you want to be cooler than you are? Navigator writer Zoey Miller can help you give an affirmative yes to both of those questions. Columbus is full of divey, greasy, hidden and not so hidden gems. So get ready to be the dopest person in your friend group. Once you take them out to one of these Columbus dives, they'll know you're the real deal. 

Navigator full story: The Top 10 Dopest Restaurant Dives and Grease-Spoons Columbus Has To Offer

The Rundown:Weather: 88. 60% chance of precipitation. AM Thunderstorms, followed by cloudy skies. To do: It's time to ring your bell, Columbusites! That's right. The Columbus Clippers go up against the Durham Bulls tonight at 7:05 p.m. There are a few different promotions going on at the game. The first 5,000 fans through the gates will receive a free Homage T-shirt and kids under 12 eat free! If guests present their Kroger Plus card when purchasing tickets, they can receive $1 off. For tickets, click here. 

Navigator Originals:The 12 Best Water Parks In OhioThere is no shortage of Water Parks in Ohio. Here are the 12 best that guarantee a day that's full of summer fun, and totally worth the drive. Handmaid’s Tale Style Protesters Show Up To Ohio State House To Fight For Women’s HealthcareChanneling their inner Offred, these protesters decided to make a bold statement by dressing up as handmaids to oppose an abortion ban that would criminalize certain safe abortion practices. Doctor Who Fans: Captain Jack and The Doctor Are Coming To ColumbusMy fellow Whovians, prepare to get excited. Wizard World Comic Con confirmed that David Tennant along with John Barrowman would be appearing at this year's Wizard World Columbus. 9 Columbus PRIDE Parties You Can’t MissPride week is in full swing with events every night this week that you just can't miss. If you've been missing Nina West, this is the week to see her out and about all over the city. Columbus, Here’s The Truth About Moving Home After CollegeNavigator writer Madeline Keener opens up about the reality of moving back in with your parents after college, particularly in Columbus. This Weekend Marks The 25th Annual Worthington Arts FestivalWith the help of more than 100 artists, the Worthington Arts Festival is celebrity its 25th anniversary this weekend.  

The Wednesday Conversation:

Former Butler coach, Chris Holtman has officially signed an eight-year deal with the Ohio State University. Holtman is replacing Thad Matta as Head Basketball Coach. The deal, which is worth $3 million per year is chock full of incentives. Eleven Warriors has all the details on the deal, including what happens if Holtman leaves before his first four years of coaching are complete. [Eleven Warriors/Seger]Ohioan Otto Warmbier has been released from North Korea. Warmbier spent a year as a prisoner there since he confessed to attempting to steal North Korean propaganda from his hotel in January of 2016. According to his parents, he has been in a coma since March.  [WOSU/Chappell]Buckeyes know Maurice Hall as a local guy and phenomenal running back. But this former Buckeye has been turning heads in a completely different field. Hall, who is returning to Columbus this weekend to promote the premiere of his new film, Baker's Man. Hall sat down with the Dispatch to discuss his passion for acting and how hard he's worked to succeed at it. [Dispatch/Gordon]If you're just north of Clintonville and you've been itching for a Car2Go, you're in luck. This is the first expansion for the car service company since it started two years ago. The Near-East side will also see an expansion of service. However, there are still a few neighborhoods who won't get service back. [Columbus Business First/Ghose] 

Longread for your lunch break:

As much as Ohio loves it's Buckeyes, double that and you will know exactly how important the All Blacks are to New Zealand. The Pacific Island teams have been producing amazing rugby teams since the sport was introduced. But the All Blacks have a legendary 100-year record, and they have kept the victories coming. Take a closer look at the history of this world-class team, especially how the athletes keep getting better each year. The Guardian: The making of an All Black: how New Zealand sustains its rugby dynasty 

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