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.
GENDER & SEXUALITY
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.
Diversity and inclusion allyship encouraged on campus
By Kate Anderson | Nov. 18, 2021Students and faculty are taking action with diversity and inclusion efforts.
Vibrancy Theater’s 'Absentia' to amplify BIPOC stories
By Grace Koennecke | Nov. 16, 2021Vibrancy Theater is not just a theater company but a movement as well. The stories the group performs are ones centered around BIPOC stories and issues, fostering conversations about racial and social issues that they hope make audiences stop and think about their actions and lives as a whole.
Billy Porter criticizes Harry Styles' Vogue cover
By Grace Koennecke | Nov. 3, 2021As much as people adore Harry Styles, fashion icons like Billy Porter have claimed his cover story was only so notable because of his gender and race.
Aunt Flow company brings free access to menstrual products on campus
By Grace Koennecke | Nov. 1, 2021Ohio University has collaborated with Aunt Flow menstrual products to create easy and free access to these items for students around campus.
'Yes Ma'am': Discussing the woes of women's athletic apparel, this past week in Ohio women's sports
By Ashley Beach , Molly Burchard and Maria Monesi | Oct. 28, 2021Just three women who love talking about sports! From women in the sports industry on the national stage to women in sports at Ohio University, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know.
Change Our Outcomes walk welcomes conversation about well-being
By Kate Anderson | Oct. 24, 2021Change Our Outcomes, a preventative health initiative, had its kickoff event Saturday.
Change Our Outcomes kick-off event promotes well-being
By Kate Anderson | Oct. 21, 2021Saturday, Oct. 23, is the kick-off event starting Change Our Outcomes, a health and physical activity initiative geared toward Black women on OU’s campus.
Athens Area Women’s Summit to inspire female entrepreneurs, build connections
By Katie Millard | Oct. 21, 2021The Athens Area Women’s Summit seeks to connect women in business with resources and other women sharing similar experiences on Friday, Oct. 22, at Stuart’s Opera House.
Campbell’s Corner: Hooters’ uniforms prove lack of progress on sexualization of women
By Hannah Campbell | Oct. 21, 2021With these new uniforms, Hooters is not even trying to hide their objectification anymore. It is putting it all out there for the world to see.
LGBTQ+ History Month emphasizes long-standing queer presence in history
By Lauren Serge | Oct. 20, 2021October is LGBTQ+ History Month, which celebrates and recognizes queer history and how it has impacted queer experiences today.
My Sister’s Place expands services for domestic violence survivors
By Isabel Nissley | Oct. 14, 2021My Sister’s Place is one of two domestic violence shelters that serve Athens, Hocking and Vinton counties.
