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Importance behind drinking laws, safety

With Ohio University’s Halloween weekend quickly approaching, students should be informed of their rights in regard to alcoholic beverages.

Behind the growth of Ohio Esports

As the world progresses, it seems that everything is starting to become digital, and the sports world is no stranger to this new advancement. Esports, which are professional video game competitions, have seen a meteoric rise in recent years. 

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Athens gathers for cause

Athens worked together to propel the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association Saturday. A total of 401 participants and 38 teams gathered at Eclipse Company Store in The Plains, located at 11309 Jackson Drive, for the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's Athens 1 mile route. 

Editorial: The Post stands with The Mercury

The Mercury is a student-run publication at the University of Texas at Dallas. On the publication’s website, there are news stories on the student senate. There are columns on politics and film. There are stories in the “Life & Arts” section about Hispanic Heritage Month and the State Fair of Texas. There is sports coverage ranging from baseball to chess. 

Invasive Ambrosia beetles threaten pawpaw trees

An invasive beetle species is currently threatening pawpaw trees across Appalachia due to recent inclement weather events.

League of Women Voters hosts candidate forum for Athens County Treasurer

The League of Women Voters hosted a debate Thursday between two non-incumbent Athens County Treasurer candidates, Dawn Deputy and Taylor Sappington, who answered questions from Athens residents and media organizations about their respective campaigns.

Political science classes brace for impending election

According to the political science department website, “political science students at Ohio get to explore the politics of yesterday, today and tomorrow with renowned faculty.” In an election year, the politics of today and tomorrow are especially intriguing subjects of classroom debate. 

Fall Fungi Festival puts ‘fun’ in fungus

Oct. 5 and 6, a stray hiker wandering through the trail system approximately 10 miles to the west of uptown Athens will stumble upon an unusual sight: upward of 60 people foraging for fungi, attendees of the second annual Appalachian Understories Fall Fungi Festival. 

Rooks Reflects: Media literacy should be taught in schools

Students have found themselves enduring required classes since elementary school. Subjects such as English, math and science are considered essential for each society member to be well-versed in, and although that may be true, there is a gaping hole in the required curriculum of the digital age. 

Daily Rundown: Breast Cancer Awareness Month promotes education, removes stigma; Lunchables rival, Lunchly, causes backlash; Volleyball Column: Ohio’s inconsistencies a product of youth and much more!

Lunchables rival, Lunchly, causes media backlash

YouTubers have always been controversial, and KSI, MrBeast and Logan Paul are among the most controversial figures in the YouTube sphere. The trio has been under collective fire due to a recent announcement that they are launching an alternative to Lunchables called Lunchly. However, many fans and their YouTube peers are not happy about the development. 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month promotes education, removes stigma

It is officially October, recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Since 1985, Breast Cancer Awareness Month has highlighted how common breast cancer is and ways it can be detected early. 

Suzie’s Qs: Dating apps undermine organic romance

College is a period of growth, from structured, high school life to freedom in your own space. Although education is the main goal, college years are the first time in a student's life when they have more freedom. It is where students find their maturity levels after high school, have the best nights of their lives, travel and experience life with their only responsibility being graduation. Not to mention, it is also the place where people will meet their closest friends and potential life partners. 

The Lo-Down: Bigotry threatens WNBA players, fanbase

Content warning: The following content discusses themes such as racism and derogatory words.

Athens Fire Department experiences understaffing

The Athens Fire Department is getting new headquarters, but the department is still dealing with internal issues like understaffing and lack of funds from the university. 

Meet Ohio’s U.S. senate candidates Sherrod Brown, Bernie Moreno

The United States federal election is in just 36 days. While many are focused on the top of the ticket, namely the presidential race, others are preparing for a close race between incumbent Ohio senator Sherrod Brown and Bernie Moreno. 

Feline Frenzy leaves Athens meowing for more

In January, a group of coworkers came together to help one of them with a class assignment. Approximately eight months later, that class assignment became Feline Frenzy, the five-person rock fusion group owning the stage at The Union, located at 18 W. Union St., and on the rise in the Athens band scene. 

Lately with Layne: Bernie Moreno not for Ohio

In November, Ohio voters have the chance to determine the fate of the U.S. Senate’s upcoming term. Seven competitive races are likely to decide which party will end up holding the majority, according to the New York Times. The Ohio race between Republican Bernie Moreno and incumbent Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is one of two races considered a true toss-up.

Athens Ohio Roller Derby prepares for Back to School Bash

The Athens Ohio Roller Derby, or AORD, is holding its annual Back to School Bash Doubleheader at the Athens Community Center Saturday.

Kickin’ with Kyra: Public speaking an important skill

A speaker stands at the front of a room of colleagues, doesn’t make eye contact with audience members and no one understands what they are saying. The main points are lost, even if they are important, no one feels they learned enough. This idea demonstrates the importance of public speaking and why it shouldn’t be brushed off.