OU Greek Life amps up for spring recruitment

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OU Greek Life amps up for spring recruitment

By Michael Dorwaldt and Chloe Smith | Jan. 16, 2025

Ohio University Greek Life holds informal recruitment in the spring, which is a more relaxed recruitment process for potential new members. This can be a more enjoyable experience for students who may have felt apprehensive about Greek Life before. Learn about all the details of this year's spring recruitment here. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt & Chloe Smith Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Students express excitement for the spring semester

By Michael Dorwaldt , Audi Reed and Hailey Dunne | Jan. 15, 2025

As the semester begins, students share what they are looking forward to, the class load they are handling and they reflect on their favorite memories at OU. The Post is excited to see what the spring semester will have to offer for all students. Video by: Audrianna Reed & Michael Dorwaldt Edited by: Hailey Dunne Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Friends of Athens CASA hosts their annual Reindeer Run

By Raphaëlle Anglade and Chloe Smith | Dec. 10, 2024

Friends of Athens CASA held their annual Reindeer Run December 7 at Eclipse Company Store to raise money for the Athens foster care system. They make the event super fun by dressing up in holiday attire and Santa even makes an appearance! All proceeds from this event will go towards helping the children in need. Video by: Raphaëlle Anglade & Chloe Smith Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Well-Being Wing in Ping now open to students

By Bridley Wilkinson and Justine Spinelli | Dec. 10, 2024

The new Well-Being Wing in Ping Recreation Center is now open to everyone on campus. This is a space to focus on relaxation and mental health with massage beds, art and music, and calming spaces. The director of the Well-Being Wing says he hopes to expand this to even more buildings on campus in the future. Video by: Justine Spinelli & Bridley Wilkinson 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: Santa Fest

By Abby Hiday , Raphaëlle Anglade and Mallory Rickel | Dec. 9, 2024

OU students got in the holiday spirit this past weekend by channeling their inner Santa. Students hit the house parties and Court St. dressed in their best Santa costumes, Christmas PJs and even reindeer outfits! Santa Fest is always such a fun way for students to close out the fall semester. Video by: Mallory Rickel, Raphaëlle Anglade & Abby Hiday Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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ACEnet highlights local businesses with their Holiday Open House

By Michael Dorwaldt and Audi Reed | Dec. 9, 2024

ACEnet, also known as the Appalachian Center for Economic Networks, hosted their annual Holiday Open House December 5. This event is an opportunity for local business and vendors to showcase their products and for consumers to shop local. Guests can also enjoy local food and drinks, which makes this a great holiday gathering. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt & Audi Reed Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media:Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimediaX: thepostFacebook: thepostathens

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Study survival kits help students conquer finals week

By Ranjini Shank | Dec. 5, 2024

The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership hosted a Cookies & Kits night, where they enjoy cookies and make study survival kits before finals week. The event is meant to help students destress and relax before finals. They also provided supplies for students to make their own finals week survival kits. Video by: Ranjini ShankVisit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media:Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimediaX: thepostFacebook: thepostathens

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Students de-stress before finals with Winter Fest

By Michael Dorwaldt and Abby Hiday | Dec. 4, 2024

Ohio University Culinary Services put on their third annual Winter Fest December 4 to help students de-stress before finals week. The director of culinary services says the main goal of this event is to engage students with fun activities such as an ice skating rink in Nelson Dining Hall, making rootbeer floats and decorating cookies. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt & Abby Hiday Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Mothdom Band performs at Big Run Kava Bar

By Ranjini Shank , Aubrey Kreitzer and Hayley Mitchell | Nov. 27, 2024

Mothdom is an all female band from Ohio University. November 22, they played at Big Run Kava Bar on Court St., with local musician, Brandon Jackson, playing alongside them. The band says they love the opportunity to play at new places in Athens, and their fans say they especially love their cover of Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan! Video by: Hayley Mitchell, Ranjini Shank & Aubrey Kreitzer Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Office of Health Promotion hosts sexual health resource fair

By Audi Reed , Hayley Mitchell and Mallory Rickel | Nov. 25, 2024

Many Ohio University students are questioning ways to access contraceptives and reproductive health resources on campus and in Athens. The Office of Health Promotion worked with other Baker Center offices and Athens Resources to host The Sexual Health Resource Fair Friday. Hundreds of students piled in to learn more about the resources they could access. Video by: Mallory Rickel, Audrianna Reed, and Hayley Mitchell Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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OU School of Dance performs Senior Capstone Concert

By Michael Dorwaldt , Audi Reed and Chloe Smith | Nov. 25, 2024

Every year, seniors in the School of Dance have the opportunity to showcase what they've learned with the Senior Capstone Concert. They can chose to either choreograph a group dance or their own solo. Seniors say they love incorporating different classes into their dances to show off the many ranges of talent. Video by: Chloe Smith, Audi Reed & Michael Dorwaldt Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Hot Box Chicken adds new trendiness to Court Street

By Ranjini Shank | Nov. 24, 2024

A brand new restaurant, Hot Box Chicken, opened on Court Street November 22. The owner decided to open this spot because his son attends Ohio University and he was interested in available storefronts. Hot Box is not a franchise restaurant, and students say the chicken is even better than Canes. Video by: 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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Food truck vendors hope for more accessible spots

By Aubrey Kreitzer and Caroline Schehl | Nov. 24, 2024

Food trucks are becoming very popular here in Athens, but with that popularity comes a lack of spots to park the trucks. Most of the food trucks park on Union St., but they say they need more space. Owner of Rise & Grind coffee truck, Brandon Buckly, plans to bring this initiative to city council for more user friendly and accessible spots. Video by: Aubrey Kreitzer & Caroline Schehl Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Lil' Red Dress Project raises awareness for Indigenous women

By Ranjini Shank and Hayley Mitchell | Nov. 21, 2024

As part of Native American Heritage Month, the Women's Center and Multicultural Center held the Lil' Red Dress Project, which raises awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women. The red color symbolizes the blood of the sacred lives lost due to violence against native women. Students at the event say this problem needs way more attention brought to it in the mainstream media. 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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The Post TV: Season 4 Finale

By The Post TV Staff | Nov. 21, 2024

The season 4 finale of The Post TV covers all of the things that have been going on in Athens the past few weeks. From the new going green initiative in the dining halls, the first ever international student documentary film festival to the Lil' Red Dress Project, honoring missing & murdered Indigenous women, this episode has it all. This is the last episode of the semester, but be sure to check back in next semester as we will be covering all things Athens and Ohio University! Video by: The Post TV Staff Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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SAB highlights intercultural professionalism through fashion

By Michael Dorwaldt and Abby Hiday | Nov. 20, 2024

The Student Alumni Board held their second annual Cultural Diversity Fashion Show Tuesday, November 19. The goal of the show was to showcase intercultural professionalism through fashion. SAB's diversity, equity and inclusion team says they want people to know professionalism can look different for everyone depending on your culture. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt & Abby Hiday Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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OU students learn about international students through film

By Michael Dorwaldt , Raphaëlle Anglade and Caroline Schehl | Nov. 19, 2024

Sunday, November 17, the first ever International Student Documentary Film Festival was put on by CIS. This festival allowed for international students to share more about their stories and traditions. International students say it's important for native students to learn about their cultures to broaden their mindsets. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt, Caroline Schehl and Raphaëlle Anglade Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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International Student Union celebrates cultures with an international dinner

By Mallory Rickel and Erin Brogan | Nov. 18, 2024

Saturday, November 16 was full of performances, ethnic dishes and celebrations of different cultures. The international dinner's theme was "Passport to Flavors" in order to showcase different dishes all around the world. Guests experienced traditions, stories and history to honor the night. Video by: Erin Brogan & 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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Pickleball picks up popularity among OU students

By Aubrey Kreitzer and Caroline Schehl | Nov. 18, 2024

Pickleball has become a very popular activity within the last couple of years, and OU students have hopped on the trend. Along with the pickleball club, other students say they enjoy playing pickleball to get a workout in and hangout with friends. Ping Recreation Center offers pickleball courts for anyone interested in playing. Video by: Caroline Schehl & Aubrey Kreitzer Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Culinary services implements new going green initiative

By Caroline Schehl and Chloe Smith | Nov. 17, 2024

OU's dining halls are now growing fresh produce for both educational and nutritional purposes for students. Just recently, they installed two new gardens located in both Nelson Court and The District to begin this initiative. As part of this initiative, they are donating this fresh produce to the food pantry, Cat's Cupboard. Video by: Chloe Smith & Caroline SchehlVisit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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