Athena Cinema updates its theaters with new renovations

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Athena Cinema updates its theaters with new renovations

By Raphaëlle Anglade and Aubrey Kreitzer | Nov. 17, 2024

The Athena Cinema in Uptown Athens has been a historic spot for many years. The cinema has been undergoing renovations to it's theaters over the last couple of months, with the third theatre opening just a few weeks ago. These renovations came just in time for the cinema's Sustainability Film Series, as more people will be heading to the theater. Video by: Aubrey Kreitzer & 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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Students pile into Baker Center for Brine Time

By Chase Borland and Mallory Rickel | Nov. 15, 2024

Thursday, November 14, hundreds of students headed to Baker Center to try out many different pickle flavors such as bread and butter, dill garlic and kosher dill. The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership says they were overwhelmed with the turnout for this event. Video by: Mallory Rickel & Chase Borland Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Soil health rally sparks action in Athens

By Chase Borland and Kendall Timms | Nov. 14, 2024

Rural Action put on a soil health rally November 14 in front of the Athens Courthouse. Ohio State Representative, Juanita O. Brent came out to educate people on the importance of soil health, and many people joined her with enthusiasm and care. Multimedia reporters, Kendall Timms and Chase Borland have the details. Video by: Kendall Timms & Chase Borland Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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OU's Bobcat Blasters compete in a campus wide NERF battle

By Chloe Smith | Nov. 14, 2024

The Bobcat Blasters held a campus wide NERF battle over the weekend, where members of the club and the community were encouraged to compete. Hundreds of people showed up to fight their way to the end of the battle. Reporter, Chloe Smith captured the event. Video by: 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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OU celebrates Native American Heritage Month

By Ranjini Shank | Nov. 13, 2024

Native American Heritage Month is designed to honor and highlight the impacts Indigenous communities have made, not only here in Athens, but all around the world. Multimedia reporter, Ranjini Shank, spoke to the Multicultural Center at OU to learn about the importance of the Indigenous community. 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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The Post TV: Season 4, Episode 6

By The Post TV Staff | Nov. 7, 2024

This week, we have a special edition episode covering all things election based. As the results continue to come in, President Donald Trump is the projected winner of the 2024 presidential election. Bernie Moreno has won the U.S. Senate seat over incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown, and in Athens, it's now legal to sell liquor at Union St. Market on Sundays. Find this coverage and more in this week's episode. 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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Libby's Bouquet Bar on Union Street

By Bridley Wilkinson and Justine Spinelli | Nov. 6, 2024

Libby is a junior here at Ohio University. She owns Libby's Pumpkin Patch, but due to the drought in southeast Ohio, she was not able to open this year. Instead, she created Libby's Bouquet Bar, a flower cart she parks on Union Street. Her father says the cart has been very popular and people especially love making their own bouquets. 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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2024 election watch parties in Athens

By Abby Hiday , Ranjini Shank , Hayley Mitchell and Mallory Rickel | Nov. 6, 2024

As the election results continue to come in throughout the night, there are different watch parties being held in Athens. The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership held a non-partisan watch party in Baker for students, and the Athens County Democratic Organization held one at Pigskin. Multimedia reporters got voter's opinions from both. Video by: Ranjini Shank, Mallory Rickel, Abby Hiday, 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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Voter's thoughts outside the polls on election day

By Multimedia Staff | Nov. 6, 2024

November 5th will go down as a historic election day. Due to this, Post reporters spoke to Athens voters and Ohio University students outside the polls all day about how their experience has been while voting, what issues are most important to them and what they hope the outcome of the election will be. Video by: Multimedia Staff Edited by: 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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Voices on Court: Dad's Weekend

By Audi Reed , Hayley Mitchell and Mallory Rickel | Nov. 4, 2024

This past weekend was Dad's Weekend at Ohio University. Our Post reporters took to Court Street to see how students and their dads were celebrating. You don't want to miss this Voices on Court episode full of craziness! Video by: Mallory Rickel, Audi Reed & 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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Annual 'Alden Open' Dad's Weekend golf course

By Raphaëlle Anglade | Nov. 4, 2024

Every year for Dad's Weekend, Alden Library creates an 18-hole golf course throughout the library for students and their dad's to play. The event is a hit and a great way to spend your Dad's Weekend. Reporter, Raphaëlle Anglade, captured moments from the course. Video by: 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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How voters can stay safe on election day

By Audi Reed , Ranjini Shank and Hayley Mitchell | Nov. 3, 2024

Although many people have participated in early voting, there will still be millions of citizens voting on election day. People have expressed concern of unsafe environments at the polls, and being scared to vote by absentee ballot due to ballot drop boxes being burned around the country. Voting professionals tell us there will be safety precautions at all the polls and they highly encourage you to still cast your vote. Video by: Ranjini Shank, Hayley Mitchell, Audi Reed Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Little Wing Curiosity Shoppe and Thrift Store helps people in need

By Hailey Dunne | Oct. 31, 2024

Little Wing Curiosity Shoppe and Thrift Store is a local business who has brought the Athens community together to gather donations for different humanitarian relief shipments to Ukraine. Due to the aftermath of hurricane Helene, they are now packing things up for a shipment to western North Carolina with various supplies and resources. Video by: Hailey DunneVisit 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, Episode 5

By The Post TV Staff | Oct. 31, 2024

Welcome to the Halloween Edition of The Post TV! In this episode you will find how the Athens community and OU students celebrated their halloweekend with the 50th anniversary of the block party, how students overcome their hangxiety and hear what Posties dressed up as this weekend. You don't want to miss these stories, among many more. We hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween! Video by: The Post TV Staff Editors: Caroline Schehl, Aubrey Kreitzer, Chloe Smith, Ranjini Shank, Hailey Dunne, Chase Borland and 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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50th anniversary of Athens' Halloween block party

By Chloe Smith | Oct. 30, 2024

Happy Halloween Athens! This year marks 50 years of the iconic Halloween block party on Court Street. The party is full of unique costumes, trick or treating, live music and games. Reporter, Chloe Smith captured all the party has to offer. Video by: 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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Voices on Court: HallOUweekend Edition

By Michael Dorwaldt , Audi Reed , Aubrey Kreitzer and Hayley Mitchell | Oct. 29, 2024

Ghouls, Goblins and Witches Oh My! Welcome to HallOUweekend at OHIO. This year marked the 50th anniversary of the Athens block party, and the weekend was full of creative costumes and many memories were made. Hear from OU students about how they celebrated! Video by: Michael Dorwaldt, Audrianna Reed, Hayley Mitchell, 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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Tavolino’s efforts to support the Athens community

By Cassie Dye | Oct. 28, 2024

A local business in Athens, Tavolino, receives donations following a break in. The restaurant opened seven months ago, beginning with their #SouponHold board where you can donate and buy a post it, or grab a post it and receive a free soup at the register. As the business grows, they have begun offering more free meals for the community. Video by: Cassie Dye Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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Shop CGI joins East State Street

By Ranjini Shank | Oct. 25, 2024

Long time thrift shopper and retail fashion merchandising student, Cole Gilbert, opened his own thrift shop: Shop CGI in Athens this past September. He sells vintage clothing, sneakers and his love for fashion. Reporter, Ranjini Shank got the details about how this trendy shop came to be.Video by: Ranjini ShankVisit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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How to stay safe this HallOUweekend

By Ranjini Shank and Chloe Smith | Oct. 24, 2024

This year is the 50th anniversary of the HallOUweekend block party in Athens. Halloween always brings in huge crowds and craziness, but Athens Police Chief, Nick Magruder, says they will have extra security to keep everyone safe. His biggest tip is to always use the "buddy system" and have a plan. Video by: Ranjini Shank & 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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Cool Digs hosts “Fall Jammin’ Gemshow”

By Michael Dorwaldt and Erin Brogan | Oct. 23, 2024

Cool Digs raises awareness for cannabis recognition with their Jammin' Gemshow. Owner of Cool Digs hosts local vendors and endorses the Athens Cannabis Ordinance at the event. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt & Erin Brogan Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens

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