Good morning, Westerville. The restaurant shuffle continues along Sawmill Road as PJ's Hot Pot closes its doors after just 18 months in business. The all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spot won't leave diners hungry for long, though—signs indicate another hot pot restaurant called ER-GE will soon take its place, complete with buffet options according to city permits.
For those seeking chills rather than hot meals this summer, the Wexner Center's "International Horror" program runs through mid-August with everything from atmospheric classics to extreme gore. The helpful "goremeter" (rating films from 1-4 blood drops) ensures you won't accidentally stumble into something too intense. Meanwhile, Ohio State is restructuring its student support services following Dean Danny Glassmann's departure, combining departments into a new "Holistic Student Support and Well-being" division aimed at creating a more collaborative approach to student services.
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🍲 PJ's Hot Pot closes after just 18 months in business. The all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and hot pot restaurant, which opened in February 2024 at 6100 Sawmill Rd., has permanently shuttered. Signs posted on the door indicate another hot pot restaurant called ER-GE will take its place. The new establishment will reportedly offer buffet options according to city permits. 614Now attempted to contact the incoming restaurant about an opening date but has not received a response.
🎬 Global horror films haunt the Wexner Center this summer. The "International Horror" program runs July 10-August 15, showcasing diverse films from atmospheric classics to extreme gore. Curator Chris Stults created a helpful "goremeter" (1-4 blood drops) to help viewers navigate intensity levels, with special screenings introduced by local horror buffs. From Sweden's "Hour of the Wolf" to France's disturbing "Trouble Every Day," the series aims to highlight horror's rich international traditions and the communal movie-watching experience.
🎓 Ohio State scraps dean of students office after key departure. The university is restructuring its student support system following Dean Danny Glassmann's exit in May to start his own consulting firm. Senior Vice President Melissa Shivers announced the university will combine Student Engagement and Support with Student Health and Well-being into a new "Holistic Student Support and Well-being" division. Ryan Lovell will lead this reorganized department, which aims to create a more "nimble, collaborative and holistic engagement model" for student services. The new structure is already in effect, though it's unclear if Glassmann's specific position will be filled.
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