Here’s the Tea: There is invisible justice for Black women
By Iana Fields | Oct. 4, 2021While Kelly’s guilty verdict is a win for the #MeToo movement, it has brought to light the institutionalized problem society has with Black women.
GENDER & SEXUALITY
New writing group empowers students
By Kate Anderson | Sep. 23, 2021A new writing group, started by Division of Diversity and Inclusion and the Women’s Center, emerged at Ohio University to help students come together and overcome their writer's block.
Album Review: Lil Nas X’s 'Montero' is breaking the barriers of what pop-rap can be
By Tanner Harris | Sep. 20, 2021The long-awaited debut album redefines queerness within the hip-hop community.
‘Your Right to Party Workshop’ opens conversation about making event spaces safer for women
By Katie Millard | Sep. 16, 2021As part of Ohio University’s Red Zone training, the Women’s Center hosted the “Your Right to Party” workshop, a glimpse into how to make concerts and club venues safer spaces for women and marginalized groups.
Weekender Briefs: Get COVID-19 vaccine at Heritage Hall, view OU student-produced play
By Isabel Nissley | Sep. 15, 2021Mass Vaccination Clinic at Heritage Hall at 8:30 a.m., hosted by Ohio University, 191 W. Union St. Get vaccinated against COVID-19. To make an appointment to get the vaccine, visit gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov, use Access Code B4P8PAQMNO, search for ZIP code 45701 and select an available appointment slot. Walk-ins are welcome, but making an appointment in advance will reduce wait times at the clinic.
Bloating: 6 simple tips to beat it for good
By Maddie Bussert | Sep. 15, 2021Beat the bloat before it starts by following these tips
SayHerName events bring awareness, togetherness
By Kayla Bennett | Sep. 15, 2021OU’s Women’s Center has been gearing up for an in-person school year full of events.
Swarm of Dykes’ activism influenced LGBTQ+ resources today
By Lauren Serge | Sep. 12, 2021In the late ‘90s and early 2000s, Swarm of Dykes was an active group on campus that fought for visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals. Their extremist style in their progressive efforts ultimately impacted the creation of various resources present at OU for queer students today.
A look into mental health resources for LGBTQ+ students at OU
By Molly Wilson | Sep. 8, 2021Specialized resources hold a higher level of importance in communities with intersectional identities.
Jillian Weighs In: Stop giving unsolicited dieting advice
By Jillian Craig | Sep. 6, 2021It is inappropriate to comment on a person’s weight in general, but it is especially inappropriate to assume that plus-size people need to lose weight.
Q&A: Vice president of recruitment talks sorority recruitment essentials
By Liz Partsch | Sep. 2, 2021McKenna Black gives The Post a 2021 recruitment process guide.
Student employee policy sparks university discussion about pronouns
By Maya Morita | Sep. 2, 2021A group of student workers were told to remove their pronouns from their name tags despite OU’s dedication and involvement in respecting their students’ gender identities.
Student Senate: Body adds positions, mandatory Greek Life sexual assault training discussed
By Ryan Maxin | Sep. 1, 2021Senate also updated it’s financial totals near the end of the meeting.
Survivor-centered art exhibit raises awareness through dismantling stigmas
By Lauren Serge | Aug. 31, 2021“In This Space: Disrupted” is a survivor-centered art exhibit currently installed at Trisolini Gallery. The exhibit features art created by survivors and co-survivors that demonstrates their perspectives of interpersonal violence, through the theme of “spaces.”
Queer Athens Community Welcome connects queer OU students to local community members
By Lauren Serge | Aug. 29, 2021On Saturday, Aug. 28, the LGBT Center hosted a Queer Athens Community Welcome to connect queer OU students with one another as well as with queer Athens community members.
'Legacy' documentary to premiere at Stuart’s Opera House
By Isabel Nissley | Aug. 26, 2021Legacy: Women of Southeast Ohio, a series of documentary films directed by Liz Pahl, is premiering at Stuart’s Opera House on Aug. 27. The documentary showcases the impact of four trailblazing Southeastern Ohio women.
Weekender Briefs: Enjoy live music at ACRN concert, shop local goods at Hocking Hills Craft Show
By Isabel Nissley | Aug. 25, 2021Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
Jillian Weighs In: Plus-size fashion is lacking in choice and diversity
By Jillian Craig | Aug. 24, 2021Clothes are not made to be fit in to, they are made to fit the people who wear them.
OU centers, student orgs offer diversity resources to minority groups
By Lauren Serge | Aug. 23, 2021At Ohio University, there are several centers and student organizations that provide resources, programming and social events for students that represent different minority groups.
Athens Pride Artists Meet-Up to connect queer artists with one another
By Lauren Serge | Aug. 22, 2021On Aug. 26, the LGBT Center is hosting an event, called the Athens Pride Artists Meet-Up, that will bring together various queer artists around Ohio Univeristy and Athens.
