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Student Senate discusses students’ well-being

Student senate met Wednesday to discuss student safety and well-being through Ohio University’s Office of Health Promotion. 

Students, professors reflect on Thanksgiving's history

Thanksgiving is a traditional American holiday that is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of every November. Despite the holiday’s fascination with food items, Thanksgiving doesn’t just revolve around the consumption of turkey; it has an important history. 

Lately with Layne: Islamophobia, antisemitism are not solutions

The Israel-Hamas war is a long-standing and complicated conflict that cannot be addressed with hateful generalizations of antisemitism and Islamophobia. With both reactions on the rise in the U.S., curating understanding and solutions for this conflict is moving even further out of reach. 

The Houseguest amplifies its sound in Athens

As seasons change, concerts are among the best things to turn to for comfort. The warmth of fellow concert-goers provides shelter from the cold, and there is the bonus of supporting live, local music.

Claireification: Watch Virginia state government in light of general election

While Ohioans were focused on politics close to home, voters in last week’s general election were active nationwide. Virginia’s election put the state senate and general assembly on the table, and it gave observers insight on important issues across the country. 

Daily Rundown: International Education Week, on saying all men are trash, snapshots of The Driver Era and Almost Monday and more

International Education Week celebrations kick off

International Education Week is a national event that celebrates international studies, research courses, languages and students. This year, the global celebration lasts from Nov. 13 through 17 and centers around the theme “International Education is the Future.” Ohio University began celebrating International Education Week, or IEW, in 2013, and this year's theme recognizes partnerships with schools from across the globe. 

Eunmi Ko electrifies the stage with piano performance

Modern and contemporary composers have blended genres and styles to create the future of the piano, which is currently being solidified by artists around the world. One of these artists is Eunmi Ko, an associate professor of piano at the University of South Florida and an acclaimed pianist. 

Editorial: Younger voters will vote when it feels worthwhile

Patient reporters burst into the newsroom last night with the final election results as the news section worked hard to update The Post’s readers with the results of Election Day as quickly as possible. The results revealed not only the winning candidates and status of issues, but also that Athens County had the largest off-year election turnout of this century. Younger voters will vote in off-year elections, but they need to feel there is a purpose to their vote. 

The Veterans Center celebrates Veterans Day

Ohio University’s five campuses are home to around 600 veterans and they are all connected through the Veterans and Military Student Services Center.

Quinntessential: Why does time go by so fast in college?

We are in the homestretch of the fall semester whether we like it or not. It is such a weird sensation that we are halfway through week 11 of 15.

Athens election roundup

Ohio’s Nov. 7 election passed two progressive issues on the state level, but it was business as usual for local Athens elections. To view the full breakdowns of all local issues, visit https://www.thepostathens.com/section/news.

Daily Rundown: OU students speak about election day experience, ‘Sex in Medicine’ provides inclusive sex education, Women's Basketball season preview and more!

All Athens City Council seats were won unopposed

Each Athens City Council democratic candidate won their seat unopposed. 

‘Sex in Medicine’ provides inclusive sex education for all

Sex education often gets dismissed as a topic of conversation. However, two organizations aim to change this narrative. At a workshop Tuesday night, Ohio University medical students had the opportunity to learn everything from reporting the sexual histories of patients to fun facts about the speed of ejaculation.

Athens city schools and EMS levies pass

Both levies supporting Athens City School District, ACSD, and Athens County Emergency Medical Services, ACEMS, passed today after the Nov. 7 election. The levies will provide additional funding for these public institutions. 

OU students speak about election day experience

All students who live in residence halls – besides students who live in Bromley and Voigt Hall, who vote at First Presbyterian Church, 2 N. Court St. – will vote at Baker University Center on 1 Park Pl. to cast their ballots for the Nov. 7 election.

Students, parking officials discuss parking in Athens

Parking in Athens is a puzzle, complicated by its complex pieces. Ohio University students and Athens residents are often frustrated, plagued by costly citations and a lack of space to station their vehicles. 

Opportunity Promise Award to give free tuition for local Pell Eligible students

When Lori Stewart Gonzalez, 23rd president of Ohio University, was welcomed at her Presidential Inauguration Wednesday, Oct. 18, she announced a new scholarship for students living in Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington Counties.

The Friends of The Plains Mounds supports Native American culture, history

Historically, Native American culture and history have been wrongfully neglected by the U.S., especially on a local and regional level. However, one organization in Southeast Ohio is working to preserve and honor Native Americans, particularly through protecting earthwork sites, known as mound sites.