The JO

On west 11th ave sits an airplane hanger-esque building, Jesse Owens South. It's conveniently located close to most of the freshmen dorms on south campus. The JO is divided into four main secions: the weight lifting section, cardio section, basketball area, and of course ping-pong. There's an impressive array of equipment there so that everyone can get their desired type of workout. The great variety encourages kids to come out and check it out, and idealy start a work out regiment. The b-ball courts are separated from the other three sections by a huge transparent plastic curtain. If you want to ball til you fall this is the ideal location, games are typically going on at all times in the afternoon. Don't try to sneak your non-Ohio State friends in the side door, alarms will sound. The ceilings are very high, giving the place an open feeling.The building itself is very unique. I would really like to know why they chose airplane hanger, possibly energy or cost efficiency? Also the pong is usually dead, but not always. Overall the JO is a great place to workout, ball, or play some pong.