Take Back the Night, an annual event aimed at supporting sexual assault survivors and dismantling the system that perpetrates violence hosted by Ohio University’s Women’s Center, took place at the Athena Theater last night with a large outpour of attendess of both OU students and the Athens community. Not only were all the seats filled, but so was the floor, with people making their own seats in the aisles. The audience was attentive, listening raptly to the keynote speakers as they talked about their own journeys and the general public’s views on sexual assault in the modern era. Read the full story here: https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2023/04/take-back-the-night-survivor-advocacy-program Video by: Jack Beeler, Megan Goss, Rachel Cavera Story written by: Maia LeClair Visit our Website! https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepostathens/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePost Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePostAthens
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Lil' Red Dress Project raises awareness for Indigenous women
By Ranjini Shank and Hayley Mitchell | Nov. 21As part of Native American Heritage Month, the Women's Center and Multicultural Center held the Lil' Red Dress Project, which raises awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women. The red color symbolizes the blood of the sacred lives lost due to violence against native women. Students at the event say this problem needs way more attention brought to it in the mainstream media. Video by: Hayley Mitchell & Ranjini Shank Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
The Post TV: Season 4 Finale
By The Post TV Staff | Nov. 21The season 4 finale of The Post TV covers all of the things that have been going on in Athens the past few weeks. From the new going green initiative in the dining halls, the first ever international student documentary film festival to the Lil' Red Dress Project, honoring missing & murdered Indigenous women, this episode has it all. This is the last episode of the semester, but be sure to check back in next semester as we will be covering all things Athens and Ohio University! Video by: The Post TV Staff Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
SAB highlights intercultural professionalism through fashion
By Michael Dorwaldt and Abby Hiday | Nov. 20The Student Alumni Board held their second annual Cultural Diversity Fashion Show Tuesday, November 19. The goal of the show was to showcase intercultural professionalism through fashion. SAB's diversity, equity and inclusion team says they want people to know professionalism can look different for everyone depending on your culture. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt & Abby Hiday Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
