Sustainability efforts make OU the top 'Green Campus' in Ohio

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Sustainability efforts make OU the top 'Green Campus' in Ohio

By Abby Hiday and Lilly Marinski | Feb. 5

The Princeton Review ranked Ohio University as Ohio's top Green School in 2025, due to the university's sustainability and environmental efforts. OU was the only school in Ohio to be ranked in the top 50 list of green universities. Director of Sustainability, Sam Crowl, says this behavior is infused into everything that's done in Athens and at OU. Video by: Abby Hiday & 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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Brick City Records artist Riley James breaks into the music industry

By Danny Gray | Feb. 3

Brick City Records, the student run record label at OU features solo artist, Riley James this year. Riley says they've been involved in music their whole life, making it their passion. Not only do they write their own songs, but they play multiple instruments. They hope to have a successful career after college. Video by: Dan Gray Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Baker University Center opens a new hangout space for students to unwind

By Mallory Rickel | Feb. 2

Bobcat Hangout, located on the third floor of Baker University Center, offers a space for students to relax and play games at a central point of campus. The space first opened up the beginning of this semester, as it was a highly requested addition to the student experience. This space has the same operating hours as Baker, so it is free for everyone to use during that time. Video by: Mallory Rickel Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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The Ohio ARTreprenuership Summit encourages students to utilize business in art

By Michael Dorwaldt , Ranjini Shank and Hayley Mitchell | Jan. 31

The College of Fine Arts hosted the Ohio ARTreprenuership summit to encourage students to support their creativity through a business mindset. The event invited professionals in different genres of art to ensure all students could gain something from the experience. Reporters from The Post have the details. Video by: Hayley Mitchell, Ranjini Shank, & 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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Posties predict Grammy award winners

By Ava Rudy and Mallory Rickel | Jan. 30

Two members of The Post, Mallory Rickel and Ava Rudy, give us their predictions for the top Grammys categories. They predict the winners for Record of The Year, Album of The Year, Song of The Year, Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo or Group Performance. Watch the Grammys this Sunday to see if they are correct! Video by: Mallory Rickel & Ava Rudy Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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OU Office of Health Promotion advocates for mental health

By Lilly Marinski | Jan. 29

The Office of Health Promotion at Ohio University aims to provide students with resources for mental health, specifically through The Bandana Project. They have a team of peer educators to help support and empower students through their mental health journeys. The office also has many other resources for challenges such as violence prevention and alcohol and drug reduction. 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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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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