Five things you need to know today, and 'cracking the code' with Van Gogh

Good morning, Cincinnati! Here are five things you need to know to help you start your busy business day. Tom Demeropolis reports a Columbus-based developer is eyeing plans for a large student housing project near the University of Cincinnati to the tune of $41 million. Hallmark Campus Communities has submitted a formal application to the city of Cincinnati to rezone more than 1.3 acres of land at the southeast corner of West McMillan Street and Moerlein Avenue in CUF. Shares of Kroger Co.…