The 2025 fall semester is quickly approaching, and The Post is very excited to welcome the incoming Bobcats. This video offers a tour of some of the most important buildings and resources at Ohio University.
This past weekend, the Ohio Health Race For A Reason event took place. There were multiple different races you could pick to compete in, and competitors got to chose the place, or their "reason" they wanted their money to be donated to. Organizers of the race say this is the best turnout they've had since COVID, and they love seeing people be passionate about what they're doing. Video by: Raphaëlle Anglade & Lilly Marinski Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Ally Ginder, a sophomore with celiac disease, said she can count the dining hall meals she feels comfortable eating on one hand. “When you have like four meals that you just rotate, I got kind of tired of that, so I would lose like 10 pounds in like a week and a half,” Ginder said. This documentary does a deep dive into Ohio University Culinary Services to find out what extent Ohio University accommodates for students with celiac disease on campus. Video by: Alex Imwalle Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
The Cherry Bombs, an all women's baseball team here at Ohio University, is truly making history as they are the only women's baseball team in Ohio. The team has been around for four season now, and the creator of the team says she came up with the idea because of her love for baseball and women's sports. A player says she joined the Cherry Bombs because she liked that it's breaking gender boundaries and stereotypes in the sports world. Video by: Audrianna Reed & Mallory Rickel Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Intramural sports at Ohio University are a great way for students to play sports they enjoy and meet people, while not being too competitive. Students say they also enjoy it because it gives them an outlet from classes and school work. To play, just gather a group of friends and sign your team up, or you can sign up as a free agent and be placed randomly on a team. Video by: Mallory Rickel Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
The struggle of housing insecurity has been an ongoing problem in the Appalachian region due to a lack of shelter and resources for those in need. To combat this issue, HAPCAP put together the Sunset Shelter Project, which is a community initiative to turn the Sunset Motel on Columbus Road into a temporary housing shelter. Many local organizations, Athens community members and Ohio University students came together to help make a difference with this project. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt & Audrianna Reed Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Vibrancy Theatre put on Booty Candy last week. Booty Candy explores the theme of growing up as a black and queer person in America. The show is known for its comedy, while still highlighting the complexities of identity in black culture. An actress in Booty Candy says she loves the play becuase it spreads the message that you can't separate being black and queer, and it should be celebrated. Video by: Ranjini Shank, Michael Dorwaldt & Hayley Mitchell Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Athens Beautification Month, held throughout April, is an annual event where anyone in Athens can volunteer to help clean up and beautify the city. They transitioned from beautification day to beautification month to ensure the projects that need extra attention have time to succeed. One of the major clean ups the community is working on is renovating the Sunset Motel into a homeless shelter for those in need. Throughout the rest of April, there are many different events you can get involved in to help out your community! Video by: Michael Dorwaldt Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Last week, the 52nd Athens International Film and Video Festival took place at the Athena Cinema. Throughout the week there were many different international as well as local films shown. The director of the festival says it's so special becuase it's rare to see so many short films in one place at one time. An Athena employee says she really enjoys the festival because it adds to the artsy culture of Athens. Video by: Mallory Rickel and Ava Pazzanese Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Monday, the League of Women Voters held a town hall meeting in Athens to discuss the tax increase that will be on the May 6 ballot. The League of Women Voters say they held this event to help city members understand why city council approved the tax increase. The Athens County Auditor says they would not be implementing the tax increase if it wasn't truly needed, and this town hall meeting was beneficial for attendees to ask any and all questions they have. Video by: Lilly Marinski, Audrianna Reed & Ranjini Shank Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
The Green Bandana Project is a nationwide initiative to reduce the stigma around mental health. If you get a green bandana, the program gives you a resource card for different places to seek help, and they ask you tie the green bandana to your backpack to show you have those resources in case someone else may need them. Advocates of this project say the main goal is to help students feel less alone in their mental health journey. Video by: Raphaëlle Anglade & Aubrey Kreitzer Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
The last fests of the year were this weekend: Athens Fest and the iconic Palmer Fest. Famous rappers performed at parties on Friday and students flooded Palmer Street to celebrate the end of fest season Saturday. While we're sad to see fest season go, it was definitely a good one this year. Catch the recap of all the fun here! Video by: Abby Hiday and Michael Dorwaldt Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Dr. Eddith Dashiell is retiring after 33 years of impactful work in journalism. For the past five years she's been the Director of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, and she was the first woman and African American to fill the role. Dr. D has inspired so many students over the years and she will continue to be an advocate of free speech and journalism. Video by: Lilly Marinski & Hayley Mitchell Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Club Cycle is a free fitness class for students and taught by student instructors at Ping Recreation Center. Cyclists say this class is a very interactive and engaging way to get a workout in. Coach, Lexi Zupsansky says cycling is her passion and allows her live a healthier life. She motivates her cyclists and holds exciting themed classes full of energy. Video by: Hayden Silverthorn Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
The Black Alumni Reunion at Ohio University was put on hold due to recent changes in Ohio legislation with the passing of Senate Bill 1. This bill removes DEI programs from public institutions, meaning OU can not hold the reunion anymore. Regardless, alumni and students say they are still coming together in Athens from April 10-13 to celebrate each other, they will just not do it through the university. President of OU, Lori Stewart Gonzalez wrote she is thankful for the Planning Committee's willingness to reimagine this event. Video by: Ranjini Shank & Lilly Marinski Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
The Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the Startup Market to give young entrepreneurs an opportunity to network, gain real world experience and show off their hard work in building their small business. Without having to jump through ropes to get a permit, some students expressed how this is a great outlet to get their name out there. Video by: Raphaelle Anglade & Ava Rudy Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
This episode of The Post TV covers Take Back the Night, which is a night to raise awareness about sexual assault and domestic violence, as well as supporting survivors. We also discuss the Black Alumni Reunion being placed on hold due to recent legislation in our government, and we feature a student dance group on campus, OU Vibrations. You can find these stories and much more in this episode, so be sure to check it out! Video by: The Post TV Staff Host: Hayley Mitchell Sports host: Audrianna Reed Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
All across America, protests broke out April 5 to speak out against the current political administration. Athens participated in these protests and had former educators and guest speakers who spoke against the dismantling of the Department of Education, as well as Elon Musk’s involvement in the government. Athens residents and students say they will continue to have their voices heard amidst the current political climate. Video by: Audrianna Reed Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Passion Works Studio is in the process of expanding to another building in order to reach more people and provide a safe space for students to create. The new studio will provide space for ceramics, jewelry making and many more art mediums to bring the community together. 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
Take Back the Night is an annual event at OU to raise awareness for sexual and domestic violence, and it's a way to uplift survivors. The night was filled with speeches, artistic performances and it was capped off by a march up Court Street. Survivor advocates say Take Back the Night is so important in order to be there for survivors, as well as educating the public. Video by: Lilly Marinski Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
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