Anti-Trump protests break out nationwide, in Athens

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Anti-Trump protests break out nationwide, in Athens

By Audrianna Reed | Apr. 7

All across America, protests broke out April 5 to speak out against the current political administration. Athens participated in these protests and had former educators and guest speakers who spoke against the dismantling of the Department of Education, as well as Elon Musk’s involvement in the government. Athens residents and students say they will continue to have their voices heard amidst the current political climate. Video by: Audrianna Reed Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Passion Works expands to reach larger community, more resources

By Ranjini Shank and Hayley Mitchell | Apr. 6

Passion Works Studio is in the process of expanding to another building in order to reach more people and provide a safe space for students to create. The new studio will provide space for ceramics, jewelry making and many more art mediums to bring the community together. Video by: Hayley Mitchell & Ranjini Shank Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Athens community comes together in support of Take Back the Night

By Lilly Marinski | Apr. 6

Take Back the Night is an annual event at OU to raise awareness for sexual and domestic violence, and it's a way to uplift survivors. The night was filled with speeches, artistic performances and it was capped off by a march up Court Street. Survivor advocates say Take Back the Night is so important in order to be there for survivors, as well as educating the public. Video by: Lilly Marinski Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Voices on Court: Mom's Weekend edition

By Ranjini Shank , Audrianna Reed and Mallory Rickel | Apr. 6

The moms hit the bricks this weekend and definitely enjoyed their time. Mothers and daughters reminisce on their favorite memories and say why they love Mom's Weekend. Check it all out here! Video by: Audrianna Reed, Ranjini Shank and Mallory Rickel Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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OU Vibrations prepares for spring show

By Ava Rudy , Ranjini Shank and Hayley Mitchell | Apr. 3

OU Vibrations is a student dance group open for all regardless of dance experience, and they perform at many different events throughout the school year. Dancers in Vibrations say they love it becuase it's an opportunity to have fun and dance without the competitiveness. As their final spring show nears, OU Vibrations hits the studio to practice for a show-stopping spring show. Video by: Ranjini Shank, Ava Rudy and Hayley MitchellVisit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Cool Digs joins growing closures of Athens businesses

By Kendall Timms | Apr. 3, 2025

Cool Digs on West Union St. has officially closed due to construction on the Lostro building. The construction has resulted in the sidewalk on that side of the street to be closed since August, forcing people to the other side of the street. Due to this, the traffic to three businesses was almost nonexistent, forcing them to shut down. Owner of Cool Digs, another small business owner and an Athens Resident express their frustrations about the closing of small businesses due to construction. Video by: Kendall Timms Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Students' brackets feeling the pressure as March Madness enters Final Four

By Audrianna Reed and Mallory Rickel | Apr. 2, 2025

As March Madness is heading into the Final Four this weekend, it's getting down to the wire and brackets are getting serious. Post Reporter, Audrianna Reed asks students how their brackets are looking and what they love about March Madness. She also highlights some of the best moments from March Madness so far on the men's and women's side of the ball. Video by: Audrianna Reed & Mallory Rickel Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Behind the press: the making of The Post newspaper

By Kendall Timms and Hailey Dunne | Apr. 1, 2025

Posties took a trip to The Athens Messenger to see how our weekly newspaper gets printed. Check out this video to learn about how a printing press operates. Video by: Hailey Dunne & Kendall TimmsVisit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Engineering students work together to build Baja car

By Ava Rudy and Mallory Rickel | Mar. 31, 2025

A team of engineering students are working together to build a Baja car, which is a vehicle made for off-road terrain. This experience is a chance for engineering students to take what they've learned in the classroom and also compete in the Society of Automotive Engineers Baja Competition. Not only is this an opportunity for students to participate in experiential learning, but it also is a direct pathway into a career for some students. Video by: Ava Rudy & Mallory Rickel Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Congo & High Fest 2025

By Aubrey Kreitzer and Audrianna Reed | Mar. 31, 2025

Over the weekend, students gathered for a double feature fest weekend, Congo and High Fest. Students say they love this fest weekend because they get to have two days of partying back to back. On High Fest, we found out who really knows their 2000s music and got to see students enjoying the warm weather and celebrations. Video by: Aubrey Kreitzer & Audrianna Reed Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Crowds pour in to Bagel Street Deli for Picklefest

By Ava Rudy , Hayley Mitchell and Mallory Rickel | Mar. 30, 2025

Friday, hundreds of people packed Bagel Street Deli for its annual Picklefest, a pickle eating competition. Some say they signed up for fun to see what it's like, but others may not have performed to their best ability. The winner of Picklefest gets to create their own bagel on the menu, as well as pick a charity to donate their earnings too. Video by: Ava Rudy, Hayley Mitchell & Mallory Rickel Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Music Industry Summit ignites students' passions

By Michael Dorwaldt and Ranjini Shank | Mar. 27, 2025

The Music Industry Summit is an annual event at Ohio University, connecting students to the professional world of the music industry. Producers, singers, DJs and many other industry professionals share their experiences, network with students, give advice and even perform. Students say they hope the people they meet at the summit can help them even get a job later on. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt & Ranjini Shank Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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BrickLife Entertainment goes behind the scenes of fest season

By Danny Gray and Lilly Marinski | Mar. 27, 2025

Every year, BrickLife Entertainment organizes the dates for the iconic fest season at Ohio University. One of the main DJs for BrickLife explains what goes into setting up a party for fest, how they pair with the fraternities and sponsorships, and most importantly how to party safely. Video by: Dan Gray and Lilly Marinski Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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OU graduate student transforms chemotherapy education

By Michael Dorwaldt and Ranjini Shank | Mar. 26, 2025

Abel Jarrahi, a Scripps College of Communication graduate student has created a company called VR Medical Solutions for his project, "Chemotherapy Unveiled". It simulates a chemotherapy facility to ease the initial anxiety and confusion of chemotherapy treatments, helping patients feel more prepared. Jarrahi says his research confirms the effectiveness of virtual reality in medical education and addressing real-world challenges. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt & Ranjini Shank Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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The Post TV: Season 5, Episode 4

By The Post TV Staff | Mar. 24, 2025

After a little hiatus, The Post TV is back! In this weeks episode, see all the craziness from Mill Fest, and find out if OU fest-goers really know their trivia. Also, learn more about the events Student Senate held for Pride Week last week and why they're so important, as well as learning more about how to safely and successfully adopt a cat or other pet from the Athens County Humane Society. All this and so much more is packed into this week's episode, so you don't want to miss it! Hosts: Erin Brogan & Dan Gray Sports host: Audrianna Reed Edited by: The Post TV Staff Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Mill Fest 2025

By Michael Dorwaldt and Ranjini Shank | Mar. 23, 2025

Saturday, the first fest of the season took over Mill Street. Thousands of students filled the street to party, day drink and celebrate the commencement of fest season. Post reporters took to Mill Street to found out if fest-goers really know their trivia. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt & Ranjini Shank Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Sisterhood of the Traveling Dresses brings a glimmer to girls' lives

By Raphaëlle Anglade and Audrianna Reed | Mar. 23, 2025

The College Panhellenic Council puts on Sisterhood of the Traveling Dresses every year to help provide formal wear to local high schoolers for their prom. All of our 10 sororities on campus and anyone else who is able donates dresses for this cause. The event was a success and they have already stated collecting donations for next year. Video by: Audrianna Reed & Raphaëlle Anglade Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Spring Internship & Career Fair allows students to seek opportunities in professional world

By Raphaëlle Anglade and Lilly Marinski | Mar. 20, 2025

OU Career Services held their Spring Career & Internship fair Wednesday at Ping Recreation Center to give students an opportunity to meet with over 80 employers from many different industries. A current employer says even if you're not looking for a job or internship just yet, it's still very beneficial to practice interacting with employers and seeing what's out there. Video by: Lilly Marinski & Raphaëlle Anglade Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Student Senate celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community with Pride Week

By Ava Rudy and Hayley Mitchell | Mar. 20, 2025

This week OU Student Senate is holding Pride Week to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. The events range from art competitions and wellness discussions to a pride prom and a panel of drag queens. They also have a display of pride flags on North Green which students say is really powerful to see. The events run until March 22nd. Video by: Ava Rudy & Hayley Mitchell Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Posties take on the Big Apple

By Ranjini Shank | Mar. 19, 2025

Recently, some of our posties got the opportunity to go to New York City for the ProCon 25 College Media Convention. They were able to learn from experienced journalists, hear from multiple keynote speakers and get tips on how to be successful journalists. They also had plenty of time to venture around NYC and make memories. Catch all the fun here in this vlog! Video by: Ranjini Shank Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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