Nov 29, 2023 | Brutus History, Traditions
Whether you’ve caught COVID, the flu or RSV, my wish is that the seasonal contagion you’ll catch instead is supporting student scholarships. If you want to pick one person to “be more like,” you might consider Jon Paul Peters, aka Big Nut, whose life purpose is...
Nov 9, 2023 | Brutus History, Traditions
“Jon, what do you want to be when you grow up?” Snapping the straps of his overalls, the grandson of a dairy farmer replied, “Why an iconic Ohio State super fan, of course! Think I’ll call myself Big Nut.” The script didn’t exactly go that way, but that is the happy...
Apr 10, 2022 | Brutus History, Traditions
Who puts more smiles on the faces of Ohio State fans than anyone? Brutus Buckeye, of course! Widely touted for his game-side antics, Brutus is also the welcome face of Ohio State at charity functions, parades, weddings and other large-group gatherings, with his...
Apr 8, 2022 | Brutus History, Traditions
Letters to The Lantern, Tuesday, November 30 “Editor, If I didn’t know better, I would say the contest to name the Buckeye mascot was held by the University of Michigan. Really, how in the world did a name like Brutus win the contest?” George E. Shute, Grad Shute has...
Dec 20, 2021 | Brutus History, Traditions
Brutus and Cheer Team fans, Put on your giving hats to help support the Happiness Unit of our favorite University! The Cheer and Brutus Alumni Society has been handpicked by Ohio State’s First Lady, Veronica Meinhard, to be part of a Buckeye Funder Event. There...
Mar 25, 2021 | Brutus, Brutus History, Traditions
Would I like to kick off the Brutus Kindness Club?, asked Tracy Stuck of Ohio State’s Student Life in a letter with two enclosed Be Kind masks. Indeed I would. What an honor! The request included a prompt to write a letter of appreciation to someone who had supported...
