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(04/20/23 3:04am)
As the unofficial, highly anticipated weed holiday of April 20, or 420, rolls around, many students at Ohio University have different opinions on the legalization of marijuana in Ohio. The use of recreational weed in Ohio is illegal and is considered a minor misdemeanor and can result in a fine; however, Athens decriminalized possession of weed, resulting in a zero dollar fine for minor misdemeanor offenses regarding marijuana.
(04/20/23 1:33am)
With the spring semester coming to an end, graduating students will soon move away from the college lifestyle. Because of this, it’s paramount that seniors do some thrilling things before the semester comes to an end. Here are some things you can do before you graduate:
(04/20/23 12:02am)
With cherry blossoms in full bloom and vibrant colors found across Ohio University, it’s hard not to tap into one’s artistic side, especially when it comes to poetry. Inspired by Black History Month and Women’s History Month, April serves as National Poetry Month, celebrating the history and significance of poetry.
(04/20/23 12:12am)
Buddy's Lounge, located at 10 S. Court St., came to Athens in February. Since then, the store, which sells Delta 9-THC, HHC and CBD products, has steadily increased in popularity among Athens residents and Ohio University students.
(04/19/23 3:42am)
Satire has always represented a release value for democracy. From the time of Old Comedy in Greece, where Aristophanes would critique war, education and the elite equally, to Shirley Jackson's haunting work "The Lottery," which criticizes mob conformity, satire has always been present.
(04/17/23 3:03am)
Students took advantage of the warm weather for the second weekend of Fests at Ohio University, showing up for Congo Fest Friday and in large crowds for High Fest Saturday.
(04/17/23 3:02am)
Last Friday, Baker Center Ballroom was full of rich culture, music and, of course, dance. A segment of the 3rd Global Arts Festival, the 11th World Music and Dance Concert took place from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
(04/17/23 1:21am)
On the evening of Monday, April 17 Yom Hashoah will begin, the Israeli day of remembrance for the over six million Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust. The year which is most commonly cited as the beginning of the Holocaust is 1933, meaning that we are now 90 years out from the beginning of the heinous genocide. Almost a century later, how should we be remembering the Holocaust? In this case, I believe that knowledge is the most powerful route to take.
(04/19/23 10:10pm)
Marijuana, Mary Jane, pot or weed— it's all been a part of the human condition dating back 6,000 years ago, despite legalization only coming into the mainstream in 2012, with Colorado and Washington becoming the first states to legalize marijuana. Since then, many states have followed that trend.
(04/14/23 4:03pm)
The Post Weekly Round-up is here to keep OU’s campus informed on the most important stories published by The Post each week. Hosts Donovan Hunt, Nikki Doolittle and Arielle Lyons give you a brief round-up of current Athens and OU news.
(04/14/23 1:43am)
When visitors turn into Solid Ground Farm, 13262 Liars Corner Rd., they are immediately met with a sustainable, environmentally-friendly haven dedicated to learning, growing and – most importantly – having fun.
(04/13/23 1:24am)
City Council met Monday to discuss the $460,000 grant the Athens Fire Department received in order to fund new positions for two years.
(04/13/23 1:47am)
In 1992, Barry C. Scheck and Peter J. Neufeld, both American lawyers, founded the Innocence Project, originally as a law clinic, at the Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University in New York City.
(04/12/23 3:08am)
April is Earth Month – a time to celebrate and protect our planet’s beauty. To commemorate the occasion, Athens residents are rolling up their sleeves and getting their hands dirty. From planting flowers to picking up litter, eight organizations are seeking volunteers to keep our community clean, beautiful and sustainable in the name of Athens Beautification Month.
(04/11/23 3:46am)
On April 3, Athens City Council met to discuss an ordinance introduced by Councilmember, Alan Swank, D-4th Ward, concerning the reduction of single-use plastic bags by commercial establishments in the City of Athens.
(04/11/23 4:12am)
The sun setting means different things for different people– time to pack up the blanket on College Green, time to head to the library for homework or perhaps time to grab dinner at Nelson Court. For Muslim Bobcats this month, however, it signals the time for Iftar, the meal eaten after sunset to break the day’s fast during Ramadan.
(04/07/23 9:56pm)
Trigger warning: The following content discusses sexual violence.
(04/07/23 5:11pm)
Student Senate Treasurer Trinity Robinson spoke about recent media coverage of an incident involving her last semester at Student Senate’s meeting on Wednesday and noted a lack of procedures within Senate’s body for holding members accountable for concerns of conduct.
(04/06/23 3:21am)
For years, conservative politicians have lamented that public schools are being corrupted by what they call “divisive concepts” and what the rest of the world calls historically accurate information.
(04/06/23 1:56am)
An on-campus resource is singing along to the tune of Salt-N-Pepa’s hit classic: “Let’s Talk About Sex.”
