OU LGBT Center hosts World Suicide Prevention Day vigil
By Paige Miller | Sep. 11, 2018The service honored all those who have been impacted by suicide.
GENDER & SEXUALITY
Wendy’s is giving out free Dave’s Singles with purchases; the Marching 110 hired its first female announcer
By Georgia Davis | Sep. 11, 2018Your daily Athens newsletter.
Poetry event aims to create conversation on gender and inclusion
By Hardika Singh | Sep. 10, 2018The event, hosted by Jackie O's, will provide a platform to discuss gender roles and more.
Meet the first female announcer for the Marching 110
By Alexis Eichelberger | Sep. 10, 2018Heidi Kranz is the first woman to announce for the nearly 100-year-old band.
Victoria LaPoe wins CSW 2018 Outstanding Woman in Journalism and Mass Communication Education award
By Logan Moore | Sep. 9, 2018The award is part of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.
'What Were You Wearing?' panel discusses welcome week house banners and fighting rape culture
By Baylee DeMuth | Sep. 6, 2018Experts from a range of fields discussed and answered questions about the 'What Were You Wearing?' exhibit Wednesday night.
Weekender Briefs: Drink beer on top of the Athens Parking Garage; learn the art of improv comedy
By Alexis Eichelberger | Sep. 5, 2018Events this weekend include trivia night and a cooking class for kids.
Rick Neal speaks to OU College Democrats to introduce himself and talk about the election
By George Shillcock | Sep. 5, 2018The College Democrats hosted Neal at their Tuesday meeting in Bentley Hall.
Shuri from 'Black Panther' is getting her own comic book
By Hardika Singh | Aug. 30, 2018The new comic centered around a woman of color highlights the importance of representation.
You can now buy Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Starbucks; OU LGBT Center celebrates 20th anniversary
By Georgia Davis | Aug. 28, 2018Your daily Athens newsletter.
Ohio University’s LGBT Center celebrates 20th ‘Rainbowversary’
By Baylee DeMuth | Aug. 27, 2018The LGBT Center is celebrating 20 years of being a part of OU.
OU Women’s and LGBT centers to keep popular programs, add new events
By Meghan Morris | Aug. 23, 2018The centers will keep some popular discussion series and have new art exhibits and programming planned.
OU alumni publish research on sexual harassment in the workplace
By George Shillcock | July 29, 2018Study says insecurity plays a role in why men in positions of power sexually harass others.
Ohio University ranked as one of the top LGBTQ-friendly online colleges in the country
By Sarah M. Penix | July 16, 2018The SR Education Group recognized OU’s preferred name and pronoun policy.
Athens Pride Fest to provide opportunity for LGBT population to express themselves
By Baylee DeMuth | June 5, 2018Athens’ annual pride fest will bring the people of Athens together through family-friendly events.
Here’s where students can go on campus to openly relax and express themselves
By Alexis Eichelberger | May 31, 2018Some designated spaces on campus serve as especially secure venues for self-expression and relaxation.
Democrats Discuss: Trump and transgender issues
By Chloe Ruffennach | May 2, 2018It's another attack on transpeople.
Drag show benefit raises money for Athens PRIDE Fest
By Hardika Singh | Apr. 24, 2018The Southeastern Ohio LGBT Coalition will benefit from the drag show Wings and Queens at Buffalo Wild Wings.
Query a Queer: Let's talk about the Ohio Fairness Act
By Mikaela Ashburn | Apr. 22, 2018Some discrimination is still legal in Ohio.
Take Back the Night Week highlights prevalence of sexual assault
By Mae Yen Yap | Apr. 2, 2018The annual event that aims to “reclaim the night” against sexual and domestic violence will take place Wednesday and Thursday.
