Thursday, hundreds of students protested against OU’s lack of communication about Senate Bill 1 and President Donald Trump’s executive order to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public institutions. According to the “Dear Colleagues Letter,” written by Trump and the Department of Education, they said universities need to stop treating people differently based on one’s race. Students responded and said certain groups of people already start at a disadvantage, so they need additional resources to mitigate the gap. Read more from the protest here: https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/hundreds-protest-ohio-university-senate-bill-one-lack-of-communication Video by: Erin Brogan & Dan Gray Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
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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
