What the 'Post' editor-in-chief read last week: Week 9 at Ohio University
By Emma Ockerman | Oct. 25, 2015It's Sunday, so 'Post' editor-in-chief Emma Ockerman is reminding you what you might've missed in your reading last week.
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Query a Queer: LGBT Center workers talk learned behaviors, ‘privilege’
By Sam Haug | Oct. 25, 2015Two community coordinators at Ohio University’s LGBT Center give their thoughts on overcoming institutional biases, the term “privileged” and who transgender people are attracted to.
Closer Than They Appear: Standardized test announcement unlocks massive education potential
By Anna Ayers | Oct. 25, 2015The Obama Administration’s announcement on testing reform in schools further highlights the many ways students could receive a higher quality education.
Senior Citizen: Ohio University inaction concerning OUSAP fails sexual assault survivors
By ERIN DAVORAN | Oct. 22, 2015The program coordinator recently left her position, leaving only mandatory reporters in the office.
Unraveling Threads: Folk Fest brings a variety of music and styles to Athens
By Courtney Mihocik | Oct. 22, 2015At the last Folk Fest hosted in Athens, DIY style and music created a place of music and artistic expression.
Global Warnings: Pseudoscience aside, climate change presents itself as an unsolvable issue
By Kat Tenbarge | Oct. 22, 2015Despite what global warming deniers choose to believe, climate change is real and it’s already happening.
Economic In-Tuition: Political participation and the debate over free college
By Tim McKenna | Oct. 22, 2015Tim McKenna, a worker in the Center for College Affordability and Productivity, weighs in on United States politics and discusses free college tuition.
Fresh, Fit and Full of Life: Inexpensive makeup can help users achieve the same look as high end products
By Haadiza Ogwude | Oct. 22, 2015Columnist Haadiza Ogwude debunks negative assumptions about drugstore makeup.
Rethinking Religion: Hug between Muslim woman, anti-Islam protester hits close to home
By Grace Eberly | Oct. 22, 2015Columnist Grace Eberly interviewed Cynthia Cox de Boutinkhar, a Muslim woman who recently had a viral interaction with a protester.
From The Editor's Desk: 'Post' only as strong as its social media team
By Emma Ockerman | Oct. 22, 2015The Post's social media team drives traffic and interest in daily content, works tirelessly to make stories perform.
Writing on the Wall: Administrative appeasement demonstrates power of collective bargaining
By Daniel Kington | Oct. 22, 2015Columnist Daniel Kington discusses his belief that the Student Union and other partnering groups are examples that change can happen on campus if people come together.
The Sarcastic Scoop: Bernie Sanders ruins his ‘damn emails’ one liner with boring politics
By Marco Omta | Oct. 22, 2015Bernie Sanders may have had the line of the night, but it went downhill from there when he started talking about actual political issues facing the nation.
Fully Focused: Instagram fame possible with rule of thirds, juxtaposition, good lighting
By Lauren Bacho | Oct. 22, 2015Columnist Lauren Bacho discusses tips to make your photos more interesting on Instagram.
Bridging Oceans: America should stop policing the world, rely on supranational organizations to do so
By Brian Fogel | Oct. 22, 2015Secretive nuclear talks between U.S. and Pakistan are overlooking the help of the UN and India to solve issues.
Amplified Observations: Is using 'hey' in lyrics effective or lazy?
By Luke Furman | Oct. 20, 2015The word “hey” has been abundantly used to energize audiences throughout the history of popular music; however, many instances of the word are placed lazily in the background
Practical Politics: Will he or won’t he? Joe Biden might become a presidential candidacy
By Jack Davies | Oct. 20, 2015Columnist Jack Davies assesses the current vice president’s chance of winning the upcoming election.
Histories of hOUme: The Ridges home to one of many supposed supernatural sightings
By Bri Shaniuk | Oct. 20, 2015Five cemeteries are said to form a sign of the occult in Athens in addition to the haunted aura of the former mental healthcare facility.
The Reel World: 2002 ‘Frida’ biopic, starring Salma Hayek, shows viewers emotional sides of Mexican artist
By Kaitlyn McGarvey | Oct. 20, 2015The now-famous painter has cemented her place in history as a marxist and a example of a sexually free woman of the early 20th century
Solving Life: Do we fear creativity?
By Neelam Khan | Oct. 20, 2015From an early age, kids are taught to be creative, but not to fully express that creativity.
Gamer Girl: User playing “Free to play” mobile games may encounter many in-app purchases
By Sophie Kruse | Oct. 20, 2015While many games are labeled free in the app store, they can often be deceiving and cost money to actually be able to play.
