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
Community gathers at 'Baileys in motion' Celebration
By Michael Dorwaldt | Apr. 27On Saturday, a communication and non-profit organizing class hosted an event at Bailey's Pump Track in Millfield. Saturday’s activities included bike races, face painting, trail mix making, hand-painting and a raffle and giveaway to support ORCA. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Athens Photo Project provides creative space for people to heal
By Camden Paeltz and Maria Saunders | Apr. 27The Athens Photo Project has been in the community for the past 25+ years. The organization uses photography to support mental health and recovery in Appalachian Ohio, giving participants a creative space to heal, connect and grow. Read the full story here: https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2026/04/athens-photo-project-mental-health-healing-appalachia-ohio-solutions-journalism-app Video by: Camden Paeltz Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Campus organizations speak out on last weeks arrest
By Michael Dorwaldt | Apr. 23United Campus Ministries hosted a press conference with multiple organizations regarding the two arrests that happened last week during the "Your Disrespect is Visible" protest. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens


