“Coeds” excel at OU
By Alyssa Cruz | Mar. 22, 2024From the first female graduate to the first female president, Ohio University has a rich history rooted in the passion and hard work of women.
GENDER & SEXUALITY
Ohio University renames LGBT Center to Pride Center
By Olivia Gilliand | Mar. 20, 2024Ohio University’s LGBT Center celebrated its first official day as the Pride Center on Monday. The renaming, which the Student Senate unanimously passed in October of 2023, was recognized by the university community in conjunction with its ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday.
55th NAACP Image Awards showcase Black excellence
By Nyla Gilbert | Mar. 18, 2024The NAACP Image Awards honored some of the greatest in Black entertainment, both veterans and newcomers, for their fantastic achievements. Filled with impactful messages and powerful speeches, this year's award inspired many.
Beyoncé enters a new musical era
By Leanne Abel | Mar. 6, 2024Beyoncé is releasing a new album in a new musical genre, showing her overall range and exploring a new style of music.
Locals, students celebrate Nex Benedict's life, call for action against House Bill 68
By Jackson McCoy , Disha Hoque and Harshita Singhania | Mar. 3, 2024Attendees share personal experiences and perspectives while honoring transgender Oklahoma high school student Nex Benedict's life.
Metal Mondays: Angela Gossow needs to come back
By Jackson McCoy | Mar. 3, 2024The legendary Arch Enemy vocalist has been absent for far too long.
OU celebrates Women’s History Month
By Gina Napoli | Mar. 3, 2024March is nationally recognized as Women’s History Month. Learn about this year's theme and how OU programs acknowledge and celebrate women throughout the month.
Pink Cab brings late-night safety to students
By Trey Barrett | Feb. 26, 2024A new student-run transportation service at OU is providing safe and comfortable travel for female-identifying and nonbinary students.
What Happens on Court Stays on Court: Talking with W.E.T.
By Kendall Wright , Abby Jenkins , Hannah Campbell and Tate Raub | Feb. 22, 2024In this episode of What Happens on Court, hosts Hannah Campbell & Tate Raub are joined by Abby Jenkins & Kendall Wright, both on the executive team at W.E.T. Abby and Kendall share more about their organization, which focuses on women's empowerment training.
Advocates, stakeholders oppose Ohio’s gender-affirming care restrictions
By Abreanna Blose | Feb. 12, 2024As state leaders and legislators impose gender-affirming care restrictions, advocates and stakeholders discuss their perspectives and opinions.
Renée Rapp's 'lack' of media training exposes much larger issue
By Nyla Gilbert | Feb. 8, 2024What does the criticism that Renée Rapp is receiving say about what society deems acceptable? Is it a lack of media training, or are women bowing out of the narrative of the social sphere?
JacqPins relays positivity through niche decorations
By Carly DeLuca | Feb. 8, 2024JacqPins is home to a variety of knickknacks, all centering around the ideas of body positivity and self-acceptance.
Lifting hearts: WET, Student Senate unite for National Women’s Heart Day
By Carly DeLuca | Feb. 4, 2024Womxn’s Empowerment Training and OU Student Senate Women’s Affairs teamed up in a friendly competition to raise awareness for National Women’s Heart Day.
5 women of color nominated at 96th Academy Awards
By Trey Barrett | Feb. 4, 2024The 96th Academy Awards will commence on March 10 and celebrate the best in filmmaking from 2023. With advancements being made to increase diversity in nominations, let's take a look at five women of color nominated at the upcoming ceremony.
Artist Spotlight: Lisha tries to find her way in new album
By Elizabeth Talaga | Nov. 26, 2023Young Danish singer Lisha debuts new album “Devotion.”
Athens’ drag scene continues to serve
By Abby Jenkins | Nov. 15, 2023Athens is a town full of the arts and the art of drag continues to grow. Read more about some of Athens’ most fierce queens and their reasoning behind the importance of drag everywhere.
Students reflect on popular majors for female students
By Abreanna Blose | Nov. 15, 2023The most popular majors for female students at Ohio University are biological sciences, nursing and psychology. Three students reflect on their experiences as women within their respective fields of study.
Athens Equitas Health Fall Fest will provide gender-affirming services
By Abreanna Blose | Nov. 8, 2023The team at Equitas Health Athens will be hosting the first annual Gender-Affirming Fall Fest in an effort to bring inclusive and accessible care and services to Athens.
‘Sex in Medicine’ provides inclusive sex education for all
By Abby Jenkins | Nov. 7, 2023Co-hosted by Medical Student Pride Alliance and Medical Students for Choice, an inclusive workshop about sex in medicine provided information on using inclusive language and protection during sex across all genders and sexualities.
Senate debates including lubricant in “safer sacks”
By Emily Stokes | Nov. 2, 2023Student Senate debates over what to include in this year’s “safer sacks.”
