Chloe Smith

Daily Rundown: Athens grocers collect fresh produce, Celebrity look-alike competition, Shade Winery and much more!

Daily Rundown: The Steakout food truck, Student prepare to scare and party hard, The Athena brings back black horror classic and much more!

Daily Rundown: One Direction member Liam Payne’s death shocks world, Southeast Ohio houses the paranormal, Absolutely Abby: Print journalism fosters experiential learning and more!

Daily Rundown: Athens to Athens: Iro Fakinou rules the field, Absolutely Abby: Climate change policy protects the future, Athens is red in the face for Blush and more!

Daily Rundown: Importance of drinking laws, Darbi Ricketts makes an impact, Nelsonville encourages Appalachian culture and much more!

Daily Rundown: Students share tips for dealing with hangovers, Hungry Cat accepts meal swipes, Media literacy should be taught in schools and much more!

Daily Rundown: Athens Fire Department experiences understaffing, DII Hockey: Ohio looks for successful season with talented roster, Absolutely Abby: Include Puerto Ricans this Hispanic Heritage Month strong offense and more!

Daily Rundown: Local bars see an influx of fake IDs, Marching 110 alumni brings ‘old school’ back, Football: What to know for Ohio’s Homecoming game against Akron, and more.

Friends of Athens CASA hosts their annual Reindeer Run

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

OU School of Dance performs Senior Capstone Concert

Every year, seniors in the School of Dance have the opportunity to showcase what they've learned with the Senior Capstone Concert. They can chose to either choreograph a group dance or their own solo. Seniors say they love incorporating different classes into their dances to show off the many ranges of talent. Video by: Chloe Smith, Audi Reed & Michael Dorwaldt Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

Culinary services implements new going green initiative

OU's dining halls are now growing fresh produce for both educational and nutritional purposes for students. Just recently, they installed two new gardens located in both Nelson Court and The District to begin this initiative. As part of this initiative, they are donating this fresh produce to the food pantry, Cat's Cupboard. Video by: Chloe Smith & Caroline SchehlVisit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

OU's Bobcat Blasters compete in a campus wide NERF battle

The Bobcat Blasters held a campus wide NERF battle over the weekend, where members of the club and the community were encouraged to compete. Hundreds of people showed up to fight their way to the end of the battle. Reporter, Chloe Smith captured the event. Video by: Chloe Smith Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

50th anniversary of Athens' Halloween block party

Happy Halloween Athens! This year marks 50 years of the iconic Halloween block party on Court Street. The party is full of unique costumes, trick or treating, live music and games. Reporter, Chloe Smith captured all the party has to offer. Video by: Chloe Smith Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

How to stay safe this HallOUweekend

This year is the 50th anniversary of the HallOUweekend block party in Athens. Halloween always brings in huge crowds and craziness, but Athens Police Chief, Nick Magruder, says they will have extra security to keep everyone safe. His biggest tip is to always use the "buddy system" and have a plan. Video by: Ranjini Shank & Chloe Smith Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to The Union

The annual Rocky Horror Picture Show, put on by the Lost Flamingo Theatre Company at The Union is currently going on from October 16th to the 19th. Performers say their favorite part is the large audience the show draws and the costumes people show up in! Video by: Hayley Mitchell, Ranjini Shank, Chloe Smith, Elise Sheldon Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

Athens Hot Glass brings new forms of art to the community

Athens Hot glass offers a variety of classes where the community can experience different forms of glass creation. Being in business for a year and a half, the owner Tiffany McCann hopes to reach even more people looking for a creative outlet. Video by: Chloe Smith & Caroline Schehl Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

Annual Yell Like Hell pep rally gets bobcats in the homecoming spirit

The Yell Like Hell pep rally, put on by the Student Alumni Board took place Thursday night. It was full of live music, performances from the dance and cheer team and ended with a stellar performance from the Marching 110. Yell Like Hell always gets students and Alumni ready for homecoming weekend! Video by: Chloe Smith, Aubrey Kreitzer & Caroline Schehl Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/  Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens  & thepostmultimedia X: thepost  Facebook: thepostathens

Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival is back

The Ohio Pawpaw festival is a Southeast Ohio favorite every year. The festival highlights the native fruit, the pawpaw and many different vendors while bringing the community together. Video by: Mallory Rickel & Chloe Smith Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: @thepostathens and @thepostmultimedia X: @thepost  Facebook: @thepostathens