Name and gender change legal clinic to assist students, inspire authenticity
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 18, 2020The clinic will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19
GENDER & SEXUALITY
Sexism in Hollywood demands greater social change
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 5, 2020Though some women are acclaimed in the industry, there are still injustices among the genders.
World Hijab Day to encourage hijabi women, educate allies
By Hannah Burkhart | Feb. 4, 2020The Women’s Center, International Student Union and International Student and Faculty Affairs will host the event.
Graduate Student Senate: Upcoming election details discussed
By Emma Skidmore | Feb. 4, 2020The debate was postponed so the candidates can be profiled and an exact date can be determined.
State LGBTQ anti-discrimination bill would add new protections to existing legislation
By Anna Birk | Feb. 3, 2020Ohio Sen. Nicki Antonio, the first openly LGBTQ member of the Ohio House of Representatives, introduced the bill.
Centennial celebration of women’s suffrage aims for inclusivity of marginalized groups
By Lauren Serge | Feb. 2, 2020The semester-long commemoration will consist of numerous events to highlight women’s suffrage and acknowledge the discrimination present within the movement.
Breakfast of Champions to be held in celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day
By Hannah Burkhart | Jan. 29, 2020Speakers from near and far will be in Athens Saturday to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
Human trafficking performance, panel to raise awareness of problem
By Gabriella Hayes | Jan. 26, 2020A performance of survivors’ journeys of sex trafficking will precede a sex trafficking panel on Tuesday.
City Council: Athens adopts resolution supporting state anti-LGBT discrimination bill
By Kyra Leckrone | Jan. 22, 2020City Council adopted a resolution in support of a bill that would add sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression to existing state anti-discrimination laws.
New LGBT director brings big changes
By Logan Moore | Jan. 15, 2020The new director brings a fresh framework to the university’s LGBT Center.
University women’s organization empowers and educates through personal connection
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 15, 2020Empowered meets every Tuesday in Baker Center 231.
Student Senate: Bill passed in support of additions to the Ohio Fairness Act
By Chloe Meyers | Jan. 15, 2020The act would include protections against sexual orientation and gender expression discrimination.
City Council: Equality Ohio representative discusses Ohio Fairness Act
By Vinny Ramundo | Jan. 13, 2020Councilmembers expressed support for state bills that would add sexual orientation and gender identity or expression to laws that make discrimination illegal in Ohio.
Interim LGBT Center director named new director
By Ian McKenzie | Dec. 19, 2019He has two degrees from OU and is currently doing doctoral work at OU.
International Women’s Coffee Hour provides safe space for deep conversations
By Lauren Serge | Nov. 24, 2019The coffee hour is a monthly event that aims to bring together international students and allies for a relaxing and informative discussion.
Athens County League of Women Voters commemorates centennial of women’s right to vote
By Regan Gray | Nov. 22, 2019Dr. Treva Lindsey and Dr. Katherine Jellison talked about the history of women voting with the League of Women Voters of Athens County.
Vigil commemorates transgender lives lost in the past year
By Kevin Pan | Nov. 20, 2019The event was not to mourn their deaths but celebrate the lives of the victims.
The Geiger Counter: Ohio cares more about tomato juice than your rights
By Matthew Geiger | Nov. 14, 2019That’s right, tomato juice. The cold, bitter, salty drink that seems to be taking up space on the Ohio State Legislature’s docket.
The Postcast: LGBT Center Director candidates announced; Thai Paradise accused of discrimination
By George Shillcock , Abby Miller and Nolan Simmons | Nov. 14, 2019The Post’s news editors recap the week in news.
#SpeakUp hosts poetry night in support of survivors of sexual assault, gender violence
By Gabriella Hayes | Nov. 12, 2019#SpeakUp will host the poetry night Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m.
