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Wednesday December 1, 2010
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Many of the latest tech gadgets and holiday must-haves are pricey and likely beyond the budget of the average college student. However, it’s still possible to give a memorable holiday gift without breaking the bank. Most of the guys I talked to said they would prefer a single large present rather than a bunch of smaller ones. I put together this list with that in mind and set the price range to no more than $150. I understand that might be pushing it for the average student, so I have also listed some cool, less expensive — but memorable — presents. Kinect The Kinect for the Xbox 360 might not seem like the go-to gift for a typical college gamer, but it’s great for parties and a perfect way to spend time together. Even if you aren’t normally into video games, the intuitive motion control system and ever-expanding library of fun, casual-based titles offer an experience that anyone can enjoy. However, there are several things to keep in mind before purchasing. The
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Gadgets and entertainment always a safe bet for guys
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unit requires 6 feet of space between the unit and player, which might be a problem in the average dorm room. It’s also a fairly new product, meaning it’s hard to track down, and there are only a few games that support it so far. Before you scour every retail store for it and drop $149.99, I’d suggest feeling out what the reception might be.
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Freelance Whales 8 pm @ The Basement
If you are struggling to shop for the woman in your life, these ideas could save you from headaches this holiday season. There are some things you need to know before you drive to the mall and start shopping. First, know her favorite color. Second, know her sizes. If you don’t, make the call to her mom or best friend. They will know. Third, pay attention when she says, “Oh, I like that.” Remembering those four little words makes all the difference when it comes to gift shopping. If your girlfriend, little sister, mom or grandmother likes things that smell good, then Bath and Body Works is the place for you. There are plenty of pre-packaged gift sets in all kinds of smells that make great gifts. “Twilight Woods” and “Secret Wonderland” are popular smells this season at Bath and Body Works. Prices start at $10 and go up. And remember, if it smells bad to you, don’t buy it. For your little sisters, nieces or cousins, Pocketbacs are small hand HANNA KLEIN / Lantern designer sanitizer bottles that can clip to a
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Robbyn Czysz czysz.1@osu.edu backpack or purse. Bath and Body Works’ has a big selection of sanitizer scents, from fruity to floral. Victoria’s Secret also has gift sets of scents that start at $15. If the ladies in your life enjoy pajamas and comfortable clothes, Victoria’s Secret has pajama gift sets, which come with a free pair of slippers. Sets come in many patterns, colors and sizes.
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Live Music Thursday 8 pm @ Ohio Union - Woody’s Tavern
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Family Force 5 and Forever The Sickest Kids 6 pm @ Newport Music Hall
CD101 Presents Broken Bells 7 pm @ Newport Music Hall
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Matt White 7 pm @ The Basement
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SAMANTHA HECKATHORN Senior Lantern reporter heckathorn.12@osu.edu
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One of the grisly extras of the AMC network’s ‘The Walking Dead’ looks out for a human lunch. The Gateway Film Center screens the show Sunday nights.
There’s only one place where Ohio State students can get up close and personal with zombies — for free. The Gateway Film Center in the South Campus Gateway shows the TV series “The Walking Dead” for free at 10 p.m. Sundays, when the show airs. Groups of students sit in the Martini Shot Bistro, waiting for the theater doors to open at 9:45 p.m. John Umland, a customer service manager at the Gateway, said the zombie TV series has been wildly popular. The show on Nov. 21 filled up two theaters, with about 100 attendees in each. Gateway officials are considering moving the screening to a larger theater for next Sunday’ showing. “It gives students the communal, social experience of going to the movies, but for free,” Umland said. “All of the fun, none of the price.” The Gateway has shown other series for free before, including “Lost” and “Mad Men” during the past Summer Quarter, Umland said. Besides “The Walking Dead,” the Gateway shows “Glee” at 8 p.m. Tuesdays. But Umland said the Gateway had a reason for choosing “The Walking Dead.”
“AMC shows are very cinematic. Seeing them on a big screen is kind of awesome.” Tony Fox, a third-year in aviation, agreed, as he has an “obsession with enormous screens.” He and Nathan Pressler, a third-year in history, have been coming to view the show every Sunday. “I like watching it here because I’m not distracted,” Pressler said. “If I watched it at home, I’d probably be doing homework at the same time.” Roommates Justin Reik, a second-year in English, and Drew Sabula, a second-year in biology, attend together because their apartment doesn’t have cable TV. “It’s f------ zombies, there’s nothing better,” Reik said. “Plus, we live right next door so we walk over.” Reik and Sabula said they would like to see the Gateway show “South Park” or “The Office” for free. During December, the Gateway will do a free holiday film series at 2 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday, said Meghan Vesper, the sales and marketing manager at the Gateway. Though admission is free, the Gateway encourages attendees to bring a toy to donate to the Toys for Tots Foundation toy drive. Sunday will be the season finale of “The Walking Dead,” and Vesper said there will be special zombiethemed drink specials.
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