MULTIMEDIA

Jennifer Brier and J. Jack Halberstam kick off LGBT History Month at OU

LGBT Center and Women’s Center team up to bring speakers to OU.

Petition calling for recall senate election collects 1,000 signatures

The #RecallSSE petition collected 1,000 signatures out of the 3,000 signature goal before the Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 17.

“Red Party” to celebrate menstruation

Women’s Center “Red Party” to talk about menstruation in safe setting

Letter: Student power achieved by fearless leaders

To the Editor,  Last week I opened up Thursday’s edition of The Post and found myself surprised to see that other senate members have been organizing a petition to try and push for an amendment that would allow for an election recall. Although under the guise of democracy, I found myself angry more than anything else.Why were my fellow students working against our goals? Didn’t they believe in working radically and trying to push forward for student empowerment? How was having students sign a petition for an election recall helping us move forward?And although similar questions can be asked of every Student Senate member, I feel that these questions allude to a great divide in senate — those who align with the One ticket and those who align with Restart. Yes, I know, there has been talk about “all working together as one senate” and “not for our tickets,” but I find that I have to look at the reality. The reality is that there are certain people in senate that have always had this platform for political power and will do anything to keep it that way.My first two and half years at Ohio University helped me experience many things, but none of these things were knowing or even caring about Student Senate because, simply, this body in the past has simply been irrelevant — filled with members that never cared to put their own selves on the line in order to make progressive things happen at the university. Stay quiet. Don’t make people angry. Don’t offend. Be professional.But I must ask: where has being professional and afraid to offend ever gotten students in terms of social change? Where has it gotten us in a world that is constantly telling us what to do, think and say?If I were afraid to offend those around me in hopes of simply keeping the peace, I would still be religious. I would still be hiding my sexuality. I would have never gone on to college. I would have never questioned my professors or the roles of women in this society. I would continue to fork over my tuition dollars and not think critically about how that money is spent. And I would be afraid to admit that this media storm around Student Senate, Megan Marzec’s lack of representation of all students and the “Blood Bucket” challenge shows me how little the student body delves into serious issues on a deeper level and how they love to distract themselves. What truly matters is reaching out to one another on a human level, making our voices heard and doing so until our demands and activism lead to a more democratic OU with students that don’t just share links on Facebook, but students who aren’t afraid to radicalize irrelevant political structures like Student Senate. Students who aren’t afraid to block buses, make the Board of Trustees nervous, or take a strong stance in the face of world that tries to beat the fearless leaders of today down.I hope that I can be as brave as the fearless counterparts around me, and I hope that you have the bravery to do so as well. Ryant Taylor is a senior studying creative writing.

Editorial: Replacement for treasurer gives hope to senate’s future

At last week’s Student Senate meeting, Zainab Kandeh took over as the treasurer for the recently resigned Carter Phillips. In Monday’s edition of The Post, we wrote that Kandeh is looking to overhaul the Senate Appropriations Committee in a similar manner as Phillips had planned. In addition, Kandeh’s ascension to an executive position made this year the first that the top leadership of senate has been composed of three women.We’re pleased with Kandeh’s new role.This spring, we endorsed Kandeh — who was running for president on the Action ticket — as a write-in for vice president.At the time, we wrote that “Kandeh is the ideal person to become the intermediary between Marzec’s bold ideas and the existing senate structure. We think Kandeh, like Marzec, is also running for senate for the right reasons.”We also said that Kandeh “cares about students and wants to improve their experience at the university. She recognizes the organization is broken and wants it to change, even though her vision isn’t as radical as Marzec’s. But that’s a good thing. We think the combination of Marzec’s vision and mettle with Kandeh’s knowledge and leadership would be the ideal team to lead senate toward substantive change.”We think that Kandeh will present a unifying voice among senate leaders and she is more than qualified to be treasurer.The position may not have been what she desired at first, but having her voice at the top table is a positive for both senate and the student body. Editorials represent the majority opinion of The Post’s executive editors.

To protect and serve - food

The Ohio University Police Department’s goal Tuesday night was to serve and protect — and then serve again. Serve food, that is.

Marzec nominates students for university committees

Student Senate President Megan Marzec has just submitted her nominations for student representatives on several university committees.

County coroner resigns following six years of service

Athens County Coroner Harold Thompson resigned with two years left on his term, leaving Athens Medical Associates physician Carl Ortman to fill the position.

Students claim McDavis was ‘hostile’ during office hours

Students gathered to discuss the “excessive compensation” of Ohio University administration Tuesday afternoon during the open office hours of President Roderick McDavis. 

McDavis reaches out to regional counterparts

Since he took office in 2004, President Roderick McDavis has aimed to increase partnerships with other educational institutions in the region, and with the City of Athens.

LGBT Center loads history month with varied events

A month to honor LGBT is packed full of events to celebrate and connect students

Bricks on Campus: Seigfried’s graffiti wall captures the eye, inspires

So I took my first trip to Seigfred Hall’s graffiti wall/mural last week.

Division of Theater opens its season with an untraditional play

Based on the works of American artist Robert Rauschenberg, bobrauschenbergamerica discusses the idea of exploring freedom through art, understanding what a community means and ennobling the ordinary.

Nowstalgia: Bubble jugs not good bubble gum

I don’t know about any of you, but I loved bubble gum when I was a kid (I still do, actually). Whenever I went to the store, I had to have some form of bubble gum, and at Hubba Bubba was at the top of my list.

Humanitarian to speak on immigration issues in US

Enrique Morones comes to talk immigration, importance

Post Streetview: What do you think Student Senate needs to focus on this semester?

New crimes included in Clery Report

Ohio University Police Department is now responsible for disclosing more information that might be helpful for the OU community.

Senate to vote to limit Student SpeakOUt time

While Ohio University Student Senate claims to be pushing an agenda of openness, senate will vote on a resolution Wednesday night that will limit the amount of time students can speak to their elected representatives.

Payment plan comes with a price

Students have to pay a little extra to be on a payment plan. It's not unusual and not very expensive, but administrators can't say exactly where the money goes since all funds are pooled into one university-wide pot.

Octubafest celebrates music, instrument

Ohio University’s School of Music is providing one month of tuba playing and enthusiasm for the euphonium, taking place all October with Ohio University’s 16th annual Octubafest.