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Editor’s Note: This story is one in a series The Post is publishing as a part of the Solutions Journalism Network’s Student Media Challenge. Stay tuned for more stories about maternity deserts and other solutions in the coming months.
Hot Box Chicken Fingers and Tots introduced a scholarship to five high schools in Athens County on May 1, 2025. The scholarship included $2,500 and was to be split between the five schools, for each student to receive $500. There were no academic requirements needed for the application, just an essay prompt.
Don’t talk about politics or religion at the dinner table. The traditional etiquette is one many people were raised upon, considering it common courtesy to avoid any potentially tumultuous discussions with guests to preserve a peaceful, harmonious evening. While respecting others’ opinions is an important covenant to uphold, regarding open conversation as taboo may have hindered the inclination of many individuals to become invested in politics.
Tuesday, Jan. 27
Hundreds of students walked out of class Friday afternoon and gathered on College Green in protest of nationwide U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. The rally, organized by Ohio University’s Ohio Student Association chapter, called on university administration to respond to student concerns about the potential presence of ICE on campus.
Athens is home to many craft-loving locals who enjoy knitting, embroidery, coloring and other creative activities. The West End Ciderhouse, located on 234 W. Washington St., holds a “crafternoon” every second Sunday of the month for those wanting to share their crafting hobby with others.
Wednesday marked the 24th celebration of Squirrel Appreciation Day, a day created by wildlife rehabilitator Christy Hargrove in 2002 to appreciate the over 200 species of squirrels around the world. At Ohio University, students and squirrels have coexisted since the Board of Trustees introduced the creatures to campus in 1908. One hundred and eighteen years later, these squirrels give us insight into the behavior and health of our campus.
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office added a new member to their team: Bara the K-9.
60 milligrams of caffeine.
“Caretaker” is a group exhibit featuring pieces from five artists, Chloe Sampson, Zelda Thayer-Hansen, Ellie Dale, Julia Weber and Isabella DeRose.
The bright neon green buses that are often spotted in front of Baker Center, GoBus, will be expanding their service by adding four new intercity routes.
In 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 it states,“...neither the sexually immoral…nor men who have sex with men…will inherit the kingdom of God.”
January is a fresh start for many people, as the beginning of the new year sparks inspiration and change. Gyms fill up, and individuals attempt to become the best versions of themselves for the new year.
2025 has come to an end, and the students of Ohio University have returned to campus for the spring semester, ready for whatever 2026 has in store. As Bobcats reflect on the previous year and strive to stick to their New Year's resolutions, May is quickly approaching for OU seniors.
On Dec. 13, after many students traveled home for winter break, more than 950 Ohio University Bobcats walked the stage during their commencement ceremony in The Convo.
The opioid epidemic has quietly shaped daily life across Appalachia for decades. Although addiction touches every corner of the U.S., the burden in Appalachia is heavier and more persistent. At the start of the 2000s, overdose death rates in Appalachian counties mirrored the rest of the nation. By 2017, those same counties saw overdose death rates 72% higher than non-Appalachian areas, according to the 2019 Opioids in Appalachia report by the National Association of Counties and the Appalachian Regional Commission.
The U.S. Department of Education recently narrowed what the federal government defines as professional graduate degrees. The change, outlined in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which passed July 4, excludes degrees such as nursing, physical therapy, social work, education, accounting, audiology and architecture from the professional distinction.
For many Ohio University students, finals season brings heightened stress. To help students manage the end-of-semester pressure, the university is offering a slate of programs, events and mental health resources.
As of Nov. 9, students are welcomed by a new historic marker on Ohio University’s campus. Located outside of Tupper Hall, this new sign remembers Athens’ Civil War history.
As Christmas approaches, the shopping season is in full swing. Many college students are making sure their friends and family know what they want this year.
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