University mandates for undergraduates returning to campus, a city-wide power outage, numerous protests, the push for vaccines and an attempt at a transition to normalcy through public gatherings, full stands at sports stadiums, vaccine cards checked at concerts, getting the word out for voting on Election Day and celebrating religious holidays has transformed Ohio University’s and the City of Athens’ course of history. The world has been forced to adapt to a major shift in how society operates on an intimate scale; honing in on a region’s community has shown how urban, suburban and rural areas alike have adjusted to a year of dramatic change. The Post photographers have captured this change of tide that reflects how we adjust to change without warning.
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Pride, performances at Athens Pride parade and street fair
June 6The Athens Pride parade and street fair, put on by the Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance, drew hundreds of attendees to uptown Athens on June 6, 2026. The parade had over a dozen different groups marching and the street fair included various vendors and resource booths as well as a drag show with five performers.
Hues, humanity at the Athens Festival of Colors
Apr. 15The Athens Festival of Colors, inspired by the Indian holiday Holi, features music, cultural performances and an Indian dance lesson took place on West State Street Park, April 12, 2026. Participants also had the opportunity to toss colored powder, a Holi tradition meant to symbolize joy, equality and community.
Fans welcome Bobcats back after National Championship win
Mar. 20Fans welcome the hockey team back to campus, outside Bird Ice Arena, after their win at the ACHA National Championship game, March 18, 2026, in Athens.
