Monday’s drag show in Baker Theater to thrill students
By Katie Millard | Mar. 20, 2022To kick off Pride Week, enjoy a thrilling performance by three drag queens and one king at 7 p.m. on Monday.
GENDER & SEXUALITY
How students, professionals feel about women’s health care resources in Athens
By Claire Schiopota | Mar. 16, 2022Stigma and lack of awareness create barriers for gynecological and sexual healthcare in the region.
Midwives seek to make pregnancies safe, more meaningful
By McKenna Christy | Mar. 1, 2022A bill proposed in Ohio’s House of Representatives would allow midwives to practice more efficiently if passed.
Student Spotlight: Sarah Ladipo uses her background to create change
By Alyssa Cruz | Feb. 27, 2022OU Student Trustee Sarah Ladipo is an example of making the most of opportunities.
LGBT Center hosts new support group for queer students' loved ones
By Lauren Serge | Feb. 17, 2022SOFFA aims to provide support and education to the loved ones of queer students who may not understand or accept their coming out.
Black Girls Rock Climb event encourages fitness, sparks conversation through Change Our Outcomes
By Katie Millard | Feb. 16, 2022The group is working to provide interactive group fitness for Black women on campus.
SHADES offers intersectional support for multicultural LGBTQ+ students
By Katie Millard | Feb. 16, 2022“It's always nice to feel like you're not alone, and it means a lot to me to know that I can provide another safe space on campus for students to be who they are and really come together as a community.”
Students share meaning of Black History Month, health and wellness
By McKenna Christy | Feb. 13, 2022Historically and presently, Black people have been disproportionately affected by western medicine, and Black people are calling attention to the issue.
OU students working to build community for queer STEM majors
By Isabel Nissley | Feb. 3, 2022A new group of students are working to create a designated community space for LGBTQ+ students studying STEM disciplines.
LGBT Center continues virtually until March
By Lauren Serge and Carmen Szukaitis | Jan. 31, 2022Micah McCarey, director of the LGBT Center, said the center accommodated the transition to adhere to the COVID-19 safety concerns.
OU alumni support each other through their woman-owned businesses
By Kayla Bennett | Jan. 31, 2022Ohio University roots have led these alumni to creating and finding new opportunities.
OU alumna creates program geared towards young women interested in STEM
By Grace Koennecke | Jan. 27, 2022The program, “Breakthrough,” aims to give young women the confidence to pursue a career in STEM.
Female bartenders talk customer interactions, safety concerns
By Hannah Campbell | Jan. 27, 2022For female bartenders, outrageous customers and harassment are just another day on the job.
Margaret Boyd Scholars Program hosts exhibit empowering women
By Lauren Serge | Jan. 26, 2022“It helps draw attention to a small selection of the fascinating materials we have related to women’s history and contributions from Ohio University and Athens to the world well beyond.”
Lack of HBCUs in Ohio poses difficulty for prospective Black students
By Lauren Serge | Jan. 23, 2022The state of Ohio currently only has two select Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, which poses a difficulty for prospective Black students who desire the cultural, professional and personal benefits that they have to offer.
Women’s Center, LGBT Center begin the semester virtually
By Hannah Campbell | Jan. 20, 2022The offices within the Division of Diversity and Inclusion will be operating remotely until Feb. 1.
Weekender Briefs: Play intramural basketball, learn to cook vegan
By Katie Millard | Jan. 12, 2022Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
Advocacy centers raise awareness of human trafficking this month, every month
By McKenna Christy | Jan. 12, 2022January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. But for advocates, the work to raise awareness happens everyday.
Chosen families help ease holiday stress for queer individuals
By Lauren Serge | Jan. 2, 2022For many queer individuals, returning home for the holidays can be a very stressful experience.
OU’s diversity centers reflect on 2021, have hopes for 2022
By Lauren Serge | Nov. 29, 2021The LGBT Center, Multicultural Center and Women’s Center each had their own approaches to events and participation this year.
