Four years ago this November, Jody “J” Black was diagnosed with and aggressive form of lung cancer called large cell adenocarcinoma. Black fell into a depression soon after experiencing complications in treatment and stayed there for three years. Last weekend he threw a benefit at Doug’s Vault in Albany, Ohio to raise money for his treatments and the future of his family.
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8:29pmA collection of images from the 2023 - 2024 school year by The Post photo staff. From the drag show during the first week of school to election night, multiple concerts and Fest Season, the images portray a variety of crucial news, life stories, uplifting moments and the culture within Athens. The lens of a photojournalist is powerful and the stories created from it are meant to be shared far beyond the general scope of the environment they are taken in.
Fest goers take on Congo
Apr. 14Ohio University's students participate in numerous fest activities during Congo Fest, April 12, 2024.
