HUMAN INTEREST

Family of OU grads receive support for serious genetic condition

By McKenna Christy | Feb. 2, 2023

Kathy White and her daughter and son-in-law, Shauna and Lonnie McMillan, started a GoFundMe for their grandson and son, Caleb, who was diagnosed with cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy – a rare genetic condition. The McMillans will be traveling to Boston to receive treatment in the form of a new gene therapy. All OU grads, their family’s story is connecting with people in Athens, Upper Sandusky and beyond. 

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Weekender Briefs: Attend movie nights, see electric performers

By Katie Millard | Feb. 1, 2023

Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.

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Q&A: Em Knotts, owner of the OU groundhogs account, discusses Groundhog Day

By Katie Millard | Feb. 1, 2023

The Post sat down with Em Knotts, the owner of the Instagram account @ou_hogs, which posts groundhog sightings across campus to over 1300 Ohio University groundhog enthusiasts. 

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Tracking Trends: Popular bands break big news

By Maia LeClair | Jan. 31, 2023

New year, new changes coming as members of Boygenius regroup, and Panic! at the Disco announces the end of an era. 

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Following the new year, Ping is packed!

By Abby Jenkins | Jan. 31, 2023

It seems that Ping Recreation Center never has the perfect time to go post-New Year’s to work out without being shoulder to shoulder with another gym rat. Find out why so many gym-goers feel the same and the ideal time to go to beat the crowd. 

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Women in sports tackle adversity

By Gabrielle Cabanes | Jan. 30, 2023

Students reflect on their experiences as female athletes with the celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. 

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Aanya Datta’s involvement recognized with award

By McKenna Christy | Jan. 30, 2023

Experiential learning and accessible resources for all students are a few things prioritized by Aanya Datta because she understands the challenges of navigating opportunities in college. As an international and first-generation student, Datta has been giving back to students through programs that helped her. 

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Midnight Meltdown skaters fall, get back up

By McKenna Christy | Jan. 29, 2023

After a few select Saturdays when the Bobcats finish their home games at Bird Arena, people can take to the ice for recreational skating. 

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Mount Zion Baptist Church turns 150

By Katie Millard | Jan. 29, 2023

Mount Zion Baptist Church, on the corner of N. Congress St. and Carpenter St., is the last remaining building of three historic Black properties in Athens. It turned 150 years old Saturday at the society’s annual meeting.

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Students, staff dissect odd weather

By Connor Chomicki | Jan. 29, 2023

What is going on with the weather? It may not be what you think.

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In Case You Missed It: According to him, Prince Harry has been royally snubbed

By Alyssa Cruz | Jan. 26, 2023

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, released his autobiography on Jan. 10. The book details his life as well as provides a glimpse regarding the seemingly torrid relationship with his now-estranged family.

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Informal sorority recruitment offers another opportunity for friendships, leadership

By Hannah Campbell | Jan. 26, 2023

Informal recruitment events began on Jan. 18 with the Greek Expo in Baker Ballroom. 

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Weekender Briefs: Dumpling making, country concert and more

By Caroline Kammerer | Jan. 25, 2023

Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.

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Winnie the Pooh and gang spread lots of joy, a little 'hunny'

By Alyssa Cruz | Jan. 24, 2023

Disney’s “Winnie the Pooh” came to Athens on Tuesday.

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‘Methtacular!’ asks: meth, math or myth?

By Sophia Rooksberry | Jan. 24, 2023

Steven Strafford’s performance left the audience in tears of both laughter and sadness as he recounted his struggle with a crystal meth addiction. 

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Q&A: Lyn Redington, new Interim Vice President for Student Affairs

By Grace Koennecke | Jan. 24, 2023

With previous experience in higher education, Redington is excited to join the Ohio community.

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Students share advice as internship season approaches

By Abby Jenkins | Jan. 23, 2023

Spring semester means the hunt for internships has begun for many students. Here is what students and faculty have to say about how to manage stress and still get the most out of an internship experience. 

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Sparkles cheers for Bobcats, inclusivity

By Katie Millard | Jan. 23, 2023

Ohio University’s Sparkles team welcomes all cheerleaders, regardless of ability, to create a space where everyone can show their spirit. 

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Ohio seems to be the Germany of the United States

By Pia Benthin | Jan. 23, 2023

When German immigrants came to the U.S., many of them settled in the Midwest. As the decades passed by, their Germanness faded but some traces are still present today.

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Women of Appalachia Project exhibit challenges ignorance, embraces identity

By McKenna Christy | Jan. 22, 2023

The Women of Appalachia Project, or WOAP, has been encouraging women in the region to share their art for 14 years now. The Dairy Barn Arts Center took over the organization’s fine arts portion and now shares a wide range of artwork made by Appalachian women in a biennial exhibition.