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Developments In The Ted Carter Investigation, The World's Largest Rubber Duck, and More

Apr 24, 2026

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Developments In The Ted Carter Investigation, The World's Largest Rubber Duck, and More

The Ohio State University's investigation found that former president Ted Carter Jr. misused his position to help a personal associate and romantic partner, Krisanthe Vlachos, securing her a $60,000 JobsOhio grant.

Isabella Wood

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Massive Campaign Donations, 2026 NFL Draft Kicks Off, and More

Apr 23, 2026

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4 min read

Massive Campaign Donations, 2026 NFL Draft Kicks Off, and More

Vivek Ramaswamy has invested $25 million of his own money into his Ohio gubernatorial campaign, giving him a massive fundraising advantage with $50 million raised total.

Isabella Wood

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Governor's Race Too Close To Call, Drag Queen Story Hours, and More

Apr 22, 2026

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5 min read

Governor's Race Too Close To Call, Drag Queen Story Hours, and More

A new poll from Bowling Green State University found Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton are virtually tied in the race for Ohio governor.

Isabella Wood

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Apr 24, 2026

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GONE DARK PART III: It's Not Just Us

A Newsweek investigation finds China has lost at least nine defense scientists under unexplained circumstances — including a hypersonics expert who previously worked at Wright State University. Iran's researchers are dying too. The list is longer than most thought.

Pennant Staff

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EDITORIAL: Before You Call Someone a Fascist, Maybe Look Up What One Is

Apr 22, 2026

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2 min read

EDITORIAL: Before You Call Someone a Fascist, Maybe Look Up What One Is

The word "fascist" gets thrown around so much these days that it has lost almost all meaning.

Pennant Editorial Staff

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GONE DARK PART II: A Rocket Engineer Vanishes, a Fusion Physicist Is Killed, and a General Disappears

Apr 21, 2026

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3 min read

GONE DARK PART II: A Rocket Engineer Vanishes, a Fusion Physicist Is Killed, and a General Disappears

Part Two of an ongoing Pennant series examining the deaths and disappearances of American scientists tied to classified research programs

Pennant Staff

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Recent Newsletters

Developments In The Ted Carter Investigation, The World's Largest Rubber Duck, and More

Massive Campaign Donations, 2026 NFL Draft Kicks Off, and More

Governor's Race Too Close To Call, Drag Queen Story Hours, and More

Recent Article

GONE DARK PART III: It's Not Just Us

EDITORIAL: Before You Call Someone a Fascist, Maybe Look Up What One Is

GONE DARK PART II: A Rocket Engineer Vanishes, a Fusion Physicist Is Killed, and a General Disappears

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