Take Back the Night, an annual event aimed at supporting sexual assault survivors and dismantling the system that perpetrates violence hosted by Ohio University’s Women’s Center, took place at the Athena Theater last night with a large outpour of attendess of both OU students and the Athens community. Not only were all the seats filled, but so was the floor, with people making their own seats in the aisles. The audience was attentive, listening raptly to the keynote speakers as they talked about their own journeys and the general public’s views on sexual assault in the modern era. Read the full story here: https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2023/04/take-back-the-night-survivor-advocacy-program Video by: Jack Beeler, Megan Goss, Rachel Cavera Story written by: Maia LeClair Visit our Website! https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepostathens/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePost Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePostAthens
Fans Flock to Mothman Festival
Sep. 21The annual Mothman Festival was held this weekend in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. People from across Appalachia gathered at the festival to celebrate their favorite cryptid. Video by: Camden Paeltz Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Walking together: Out of the Darkness comes to Athens
Sep. 20The Southeastern Ohio Out of the Darkness Walk brought Ohio University students and the community together Saturday at West State Street Park to raise awareness for suicide prevention. Hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Ohio Chapter, the event featured a walk, live music, local vendors, community organizations and activities for attendees. Video by: Drew Hoffmaster Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Pawpaw Festival brings the fruit to Nelsonville
By Camden Paeltz | Sep. 20The 28th annual Pawpaw Festival was held Sept. 18-20. After 25 years at Lake Snowden in Albany, Ohio, the festival moved to the Snow Fork Center in Nelsonville for the first time in 2026. The festival brought people from across Ohio together to celebrate the pawpaw and its endless possibilities. Video by: Camden Paeltz Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens


