Community organizations making a difference in Athens

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Community organizations making a difference in Athens

By Lilly Marinski and Chloe Smith | Jan. 28

Last week, Ohio University held a community service fair for MLK Week to showcase different nonprofit organizations and their missions. Members of the organizations expressed how important it is to make a difference in your community, and students were able to explore that. Video by: Chloe Smith & 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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Bird Ice Arena welcomes community back after repairs

By Ranjini Shank | Jan. 27

Bird Ice Arena was closed for the entire 2024 fall semester, but it is finally back up and running. They've made repairs to mainly the ice, but also updates in the facility. The D1 hockey coach and a captain on the D2 hockey team express their excitement about being able to use their home arena again. Video by: Ranjini Shank Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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The Post TV: Season 5, Episode 1

By The Post TV Staff | Jan. 27

Season 5 of The Post TV is here! This episode covers everything from Athens going bananas for the Banana Bar Crawl, the biggest bar crawl in North America to the second drag queen show in Baker, informal spring recruitment for Greek Life, Bird Ice Arena opening for home games this semester and what students are looking forward to this spring. You won't want to miss this episode! Hosted by: Hayley Mitchell and Abby Hiday Edited by: The Post TV Staff Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Athens goes bananas for Banana Bar Crawl

By Ava Rudy , Audi Reed and Hayley Mitchell | Jan. 26

The Banana Bar Crawl, the biggest bar crawl in North America, according to @bananabarcrawl's Instagram, visited Athens over the weekend. Hundreds of students dressed up in their banana suits and traveled from bar to bar to take advantage of the drink deals provided by the crawl. Video by: Hayley Mitchell, Ava Rudy & Audi Reed Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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OU honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with silent march

By Raph Anglade and Mallory Rickel | Jan. 20

Today, members of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity held a silent march in Baker University Center in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Fellow students and staff gathered to show their support for the day. Video by: Mallory Rickel and Raph Anglade Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Drag queens ignite excitement to kickoff spring semester

By Ranjini Shank | Jan. 20

On Thursday, the University Program Council put on a drag show to welcome back students for the spring semester. Drag queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race were featured in the show such as Lexi Love and Crystal Envy. Reporter Ranjini Shank captured all of the moments.Video by: Ranjini ShankVisit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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OU Greek Life amps up for spring recruitment

By Michael Dorwaldt and Chloe Smith | Jan. 16

Ohio University Greek Life holds informal recruitment in the spring, which is a more relaxed recruitment process for potential new members. This can be a more enjoyable experience for students who may have felt apprehensive about Greek Life before. Learn about all the details of this year's spring recruitment here. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt & Chloe Smith Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Students express excitement for the spring semester

By Michael Dorwaldt , Audi Reed and Hailey Dunne | Jan. 15

As the semester begins, students share what they are looking forward to, the class load they are handling and they reflect on their favorite memories at OU. The Post is excited to see what the spring semester will have to offer for all students. Video by: Audrianna Reed & Michael Dorwaldt Edited by: Hailey Dunne Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Friends of Athens CASA hosts their annual Reindeer Run

By Raphaëlle Anglade and Chloe Smith | Dec. 10

Friends of Athens CASA held their annual Reindeer Run December 7 at Eclipse Company Store to raise money for the Athens foster care system. They make the event super fun by dressing up in holiday attire and Santa even makes an appearance! All proceeds from this event will go towards helping the children in need. Video by: Raphaëlle Anglade & Chloe Smith Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Well-Being Wing in Ping now open to students

By Bridley Wilkinson and Justine Spinelli | Dec. 10

The new Well-Being Wing in Ping Recreation Center is now open to everyone on campus. This is a space to focus on relaxation and mental health with massage beds, art and music, and calming spaces. The director of the Well-Being Wing says he hopes to expand this to even more buildings on campus in the future. Video by: Justine Spinelli & Bridley Wilkinson Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Voices on Court: Santa Fest

By Abby Hiday , Raphaëlle Anglade and Mallory Rickel | Dec. 9

OU students got in the holiday spirit this past weekend by channeling their inner Santa. Students hit the house parties and Court St. dressed in their best Santa costumes, Christmas PJs and even reindeer outfits! Santa Fest is always such a fun way for students to close out the fall semester. Video by: Mallory Rickel, Raphaëlle Anglade & Abby Hiday Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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ACEnet highlights local businesses with their Holiday Open House

By Michael Dorwaldt and Audi Reed | Dec. 9

ACEnet, also known as the Appalachian Center for Economic Networks, hosted their annual Holiday Open House December 5. This event is an opportunity for local business and vendors to showcase their products and for consumers to shop local. Guests can also enjoy local food and drinks, which makes this a great holiday gathering. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt & Audi Reed Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media:Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimediaX: thepostFacebook: thepostathens

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Study survival kits help students conquer finals week

By Ranjini Shank | Dec. 5

The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership hosted a Cookies & Kits night, where they enjoy cookies and make study survival kits before finals week. The event is meant to help students destress and relax before finals. They also provided supplies for students to make their own finals week survival kits. Video by: Ranjini ShankVisit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media:Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimediaX: thepostFacebook: thepostathens

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Students de-stress before finals with Winter Fest

By Michael Dorwaldt and Abby Hiday | Dec. 4

Ohio University Culinary Services put on their third annual Winter Fest December 4 to help students de-stress before finals week. The director of culinary services says the main goal of this event is to engage students with fun activities such as an ice skating rink in Nelson Dining Hall, making rootbeer floats and decorating cookies. 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

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Mothdom Band performs at Big Run Kava Bar

By Ranjini Shank , Aubrey Kreitzer and Hayley Mitchell | Nov. 27

Mothdom is an all female band from Ohio University. November 22, they played at Big Run Kava Bar on Court St., with local musician, Brandon Jackson, playing alongside them. The band says they love the opportunity to play at new places in Athens, and their fans say they especially love their cover of Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan! Video by: Hayley Mitchell, Ranjini Shank & Aubrey Kreitzer Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Office of Health Promotion hosts sexual health resource fair

By Audi Reed , Hayley Mitchell and Mallory Rickel | Nov. 25

Many Ohio University students are questioning ways to access contraceptives and reproductive health resources on campus and in Athens. The Office of Health Promotion worked with other Baker Center offices and Athens Resources to host The Sexual Health Resource Fair Friday. Hundreds of students piled in to learn more about the resources they could access. Video by: Mallory Rickel, Audrianna Reed, and Hayley Mitchell Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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OU School of Dance performs Senior Capstone Concert

By Michael Dorwaldt , Audi Reed and Chloe Smith | Nov. 25

Every year, seniors in the School of Dance have the opportunity to showcase what they've learned with the Senior Capstone Concert. They can chose to either choreograph a group dance or their own solo. Seniors say they love incorporating different classes into their dances to show off the many ranges of talent. Video by: Chloe Smith, Audi Reed & Michael Dorwaldt Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Hot Box Chicken adds new trendiness to Court Street

By Ranjini Shank | Nov. 24

A brand new restaurant, Hot Box Chicken, opened on Court Street November 22. The owner decided to open this spot because his son attends Ohio University and he was interested in available storefronts. Hot Box is not a franchise restaurant, and students say the chicken is even better than Canes. Video by: Ranjini Shank Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Food truck vendors hope for more accessible spots

By Aubrey Kreitzer and Caroline Schehl | Nov. 24

Food trucks are becoming very popular here in Athens, but with that popularity comes a lack of spots to park the trucks. Most of the food trucks park on Union St., but they say they need more space. Owner of Rise & Grind coffee truck, Brandon Buckly, plans to bring this initiative to city council for more user friendly and accessible spots. Video by: Aubrey Kreitzer & Caroline Schehl Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Lil' Red Dress Project raises awareness for Indigenous women

By Ranjini Shank and Hayley Mitchell | Nov. 21

As 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

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