Rhapsody Restaurant’s jazz nights bring musical culture to Nelsonville
By Lauren Serge | Sep. 20, 2021Each week, Rhapsody Restaurant hosts jazz nights that showcase local performers.
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The 2021 Pawpaw Festival is welcomed for the first time since COVID-19
By Tre Spencer | Sep. 19, 2021The 23rd annual Pawpaw Festival brought together the local community with the titular fruit.
Center for International Studies opens opportunities for students
By Lauren Serge | Sep. 19, 2021The Center for International Studies, or CIS, at Ohio University is an academic community that offers educational programs for students interested in global and international issues.
‘Your Right to Party Workshop’ opens conversation about making event spaces safer for women
By Katie Millard | Sep. 16, 2021As part of Ohio University’s Red Zone training, the Women’s Center hosted the “Your Right to Party” workshop, a glimpse into how to make concerts and club venues safer spaces for women and marginalized groups.
Ohio Pawpaw Festival celebrates local ecology, promotes sustainability
By Isabel Nissley | Sep. 15, 2021The 23rd annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival will be held at Lake Snowden in Albany, Ohio, from Sept. 17 through Sept. 19. A celebration of the local pawpaw trees and fruit, the festival incorporates pawpaws into almost all of its events – from a pawpaw cook-off to a pawpaw beer tasting.
Weekender Briefs: Get COVID-19 vaccine at Heritage Hall, view OU student-produced play
By Isabel Nissley | Sep. 15, 2021Mass Vaccination Clinic at Heritage Hall at 8:30 a.m., hosted by Ohio University, 191 W. Union St. Get vaccinated against COVID-19. To make an appointment to get the vaccine, visit gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov, use Access Code B4P8PAQMNO, search for ZIP code 45701 and select an available appointment slot. Walk-ins are welcome, but making an appointment in advance will reduce wait times at the clinic.
SayHerName events bring awareness, togetherness
By Kayla Bennett | Sep. 15, 2021OU’s Women’s Center has been gearing up for an in-person school year full of events.
New suicide prevention app aims to reduce stigma surrounding mental illness
By Lauren Serge | Sep. 14, 2021Counseling and Psychological Services at Ohio University recently unveiled a new app, Kognito, that aims to educate and inform students and faculty on various topics surrounding mental health and suicide prevention through modules and informative excerpts.
Q&A: Author, speaker Cynthia Mendenhall to host empowering event
By Kayla Bennett | Sep. 13, 2021Cynthia Mendenhall, an author, speaker and self-proclaimed adventurer, will be hosting a Writer’s Series event on Sept. 15. The Post sat down with Mendenhall and talked about her past and current work as well as the upcoming event.
Athens art galleries strive to create creative space for all
By Liz Partsch | Sep. 10, 2021Check out the many local galleries Athens has to offer.
Shagbark Seed & Mill donates to, works with food access businesses
By Kayla Bennett | Sep. 9, 2021At the end of August, Shagbark Seed & Mill donated 400 pounds of organic heirloom corn polenta to area food access programs in Athens.
Weekender Briefs: Interact with theatre performance, go on stargazing adventure
By Anastasia Carter | Sep. 8, 2021Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
Two OU professors explore ‘the space in between’ through 'LACUNA' art exhibit
By Isabel Nissley | Sep. 8, 2021Currently displayed at the Kennedy Museum of Art, LACUNA is on display until March 6, 2022. Admission is free.
Parents Weekend brings multiple events for students, parents
By Lauren Serge | Sep. 8, 2021This weekend, Ohio University is hosting Parents Weekend, where families of students can come to Athens and attend various sponsored events and activities.
Q&A: Stephen Kramer Glickman talks new album, TikTok fame
By Riley Runnells | Sep. 7, 2021His album, The Moving Company, is out now.
Q&A: OU professor talks about summer travels impacting teaching
By Tre Spencer | Sep. 7, 2021OU history professor, Victoria Lee, discusses her travel plans this past summer while discussing the impact of traveling has on teaching.
Hocking Makers Market debuts during Labor Day Weekend
By Kate Anderson | Sep. 6, 2021Locals and students join in a market to sell their art and products and to network with one another.
How to avoid an existential crisis, find solidarity amid COVID-19
By Kayla Bennett | Sep. 6, 2021With the challenge of processing a pandemic, students are faced with many new adaptations and finding a “new normal.”
Climbing in Athens creates support, inclusivity
By Kayla Bennett | Sep. 6, 2021While bringing people together and proposing new, exciting challenges, climbing in Athens has worked to become more prevalent. Through outdoor climbing and indoor opportunities, people can find a place to improve their climbing skills and meet new people.
Upcoming Athens performers discuss thrilling return to live shows
By Bre Offenberger | Sep. 2, 2021Three artists are ready to relish the moment of being able to perform live again.
