The crisp autumn air in Columbus, usually filled with chants, drumbeats, and anticipation of Ohio State football, now hangs heavy with silence. Buckeye Nation—one of the most passionate fan bases in America—is reeling from a tragedy that has shaken the entire campus. What was once a week of preparation for the next big game has turned into a somber reckoning.

A Campus in Mourning
The Clash of Priorities
Players Caught in the Middle

The Fans at War
Media Frenzy

Ryan Day Speaks
The NCAA’s Silence
A Community First
The Bigger Question
A Heavy Weekend Ahead

One Thing Is Certain

