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Fest season 2025 wraps up with Athens & Palmer Fest
Michael Dorwaldt, Abby Hiday
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Fest season 2025 wraps up with Athens & Palmer Fest

By Michael Dorwaldt and Abby Hiday | Apr. 13

The last fests of the year were this weekend: Athens Fest and the iconic Palmer Fest. Famous rappers performed at parties on Friday and students flooded Palmer Street to celebrate the end of fest season Saturday. While we're sad to see fest season go, it was definitely a good one this year. Catch the recap of all the fun here! Video by: Abby Hiday and Michael Dorwaldt Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

Friendly Paws connects pets to loving homes
Abby Hiday, Danny Gray
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Friendly Paws connects pets to loving homes

By Abby Hiday and Danny Gray | Mar. 8

The first and third Sunday of every month, Friendly Paws Pet Supplies & Grooming hosts the Athens County Humane Society cats for adoption event. This is a great way for people to get to know the cat before adoption, and also have volunteers foster for the cats before adoption.Video by: Abby Hiday & Dan GrayVisit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

Athens County Humane Society hosts Galentine's Day celebration
Abby Hiday, Ranjini Shank
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Athens County Humane Society hosts Galentine's Day celebration

By Abby Hiday and Ranjini Shank | Feb. 18

Saturday, February 15, the Athens County Humane Society fundraising committee hosted a Galantine's Day lunch to celebrate the women they work with and the impact they've made on the Athens community. All proceeds from the event benefited the Athens County Humane Society. The fundraising board says this is their first event like this and they were very pleased with the turnout. Video by: Abby Hiday & Ranjini Shank Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

Sustainability efforts make OU the top 'Green Campus' in Ohio
Abby Hiday, Lilly Marinski
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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

Voices on Court: Santa Fest
Abby Hiday, Raphaëlle Anglade , Mallory Rickel
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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

Students de-stress before finals with Winter Fest
Michael Dorwaldt, Abby Hiday
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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

SAB highlights intercultural professionalism through fashion
Michael Dorwaldt, Abby Hiday
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SAB highlights intercultural professionalism through fashion

By Michael Dorwaldt and Abby Hiday | Nov. 20

The Student Alumni Board held their second annual Cultural Diversity Fashion Show Tuesday, November 19. The goal of the show was to showcase intercultural professionalism through fashion. SAB's diversity, equity and inclusion team says they want people to know professionalism can look different for everyone depending on your culture. 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

2024 election watch parties in Athens
Abby Hiday, Ranjini Shank, Hayley Mitchell, Mallory Rickel
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2024 election watch parties in Athens

By Abby Hiday , Ranjini Shank , Hayley Mitchell and Mallory Rickel | Nov. 6

As the election results continue to come in throughout the night, there are different watch parties being held in Athens. The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership held a non-partisan watch party in Baker for students, and the Athens County Democratic Organization held one at Pigskin. Multimedia reporters got voter's opinions from both. Video by: Ranjini Shank, Mallory Rickel, Abby Hiday, Hayley Mitchell Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

October 10th recognizes World Mental Health Day
Abby Hiday, Hayley Mitchell
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October 10th recognizes World Mental Health Day

By Abby Hiday and Hayley Mitchell | Oct. 10

October 10 is World Mental Health Day, where all across the world, awareness is raised for all those who struggle with mental health. Ohio University is honoring mental health through Thrive Week, a week to celebrate student's well-being. Students also share the self-care they do for themselves to help their own mental health. Video by: Hayley Mitchell & Abby Hiday Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/  Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost  Facebook: thepostathens

Athens Farmers Market brings quality products to town
Abby Hiday, Raph Anglade
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Athens Farmers Market brings quality products to town

By Abby Hiday and Raph Anglade | Oct. 10

The Athens Farmers Market occurs every Saturday and Wednesday from 9-noon. The market offers a variety of vendors and fresh foods. Vendors say it's a staple of the Athens community and a wonderful way to bring people together. Video by: Abby Hiday 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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