Prestige TV enters new era
By Jude Hannahs | Mar. 5, 2025Television still serves as a medium used by filmmakers as a way to tell great stories with interesting characters.
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Gonzalez speaks to Faculty Senate on next steps if SB1 passes
By Jack Solon | Mar. 5, 2025Faculty Senate met Monday to hear from Ohio University President Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez about SB1 and how the university plans to handle its passing.
E.W. Scripps School of Journalism responds to AP’s ban from White House
By Finn Smith | Mar. 5, 2025Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism released a statement in support of the AP, calling this decision a violation of the First Amendment.
Playa Bowls set to open inside historic Lostro Building
By Maggie Amacher and Emily Stokes | Mar. 4, 2025The Lostro has its latest addition to the development, with a superfruit bowl franchise called Playa Bowls opening a location in the historic building.
Best Oscars 2025 red carpet looks
By Grace Schmidt | Mar. 4, 2025Highlight looks from the 2025 Oscars red carpet.
Tantrum Theater amazes in rendition of ‘The Prom’
By Jen Fosnaught | Mar. 4, 2025Tantrum Theater delivers an incredible performance of the musical “The Prom” as their final mainstage performance of the season.
Content creators educate, inform followers through social media
By Alexandra Hopkins | Mar. 4, 2025Online spaces are being transformed into educational spaces, accessible to anyone with a curious mind.
Simple Science: Asteroid hurtling toward Earth changes course
By Alexandra Hopkins | Mar. 4, 2025Asteroid 2024 YR4 had its moment in the spotlight, now it’s just another space rock.
School limits students' cell phone usage
By Avery St. George | Mar. 4, 2025Athens, Alexander, Belpre and Nelsonville school districts have all implemented a policy that involves limiting cell phone use.
Volunteers needed for eagle nest sightings
By Alaina Dackermann | Mar. 4, 2025The Ohio Department of Natural Resource Division of Wildlife is looking for help from the public to find and report bald eagle nests in Ohio for its statewide census.
School district's free lunch program faces threat
By Paige Fisher | Mar. 4, 2025Athens City Schools administration raises concerns about the disappearance of a program that provides district-wide free lunches.
Police Blotter: Wet bandits, an impersonation attempt
By Drew Hoffmaster | Mar. 4, 2025Police Blotter: From Feb. 21-27, Athens County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio University Police Department respond to vandalism, a man cutting down a tree, an impersonation attempt and more.
Jackson McCoy named next editor-in-chief of 'The Post'
By Drew Hoffmaster | Mar. 3, 2025Jackson McCoy, The Post’s current copy chief, was selected as editor-in-chief for the 2025-2026 academic year Monday by the paper’s publishing board.
President Gonzalez addresses concerns over federal, state efforts to eliminate DEI initiatives
By Abby Waechter | Mar. 3, 2025Ohio Senate Bill 1 and recent federal directives prompt student protests as the university pledges commitment to inclusivity and awaits legislative outcomes.
Ohio Sen. DeMora introduces SB 38, some say frivolous
By Drew Hoffmaster | Mar. 3, 2025Ohio District 25 Sen. William DeMora introduced Senate Bill 38 to the Ohio Senate, which aims to determine how liability will be determined for when someone digests food containing a substance that may cause injuries.
Alumni Gateway protest gives resources, support for DEI
By Drew Hoffmaster | Mar. 2, 2025Ohio University students and staff and Athens residents gathered at Alumni Gateway to call attention to Ohio House Bill 6, also known as the Advanced Higher Education Act, and the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equality, inclusion and accessibility actions.
OU hosts Scripps National Spelling Bee Regional Competition
By Sydney Myers | Mar. 2, 2025Thirteen elementary and middle school students from Southeast Ohio gathered Saturday morning to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee Regional Competition.
Cool Digs protests construction, sidewalk blockage with funeral march
By Drew Hoffmaster | Mar. 2, 2025At 4 p.m., Athens’ locals, business owners, students and local business supporters gathered in front of the Athens County Courthouse for a New Orleans-style funeral march.
Meme coins remain unpredictable cryptocurrency
By Leanne Abel | Feb. 28, 2025Meme coins are growing in popularity because of social media.
A$AP Rocky trial marks end of A$AP Mob
By Nyla Gilbert | Feb. 28, 2025A$AP Rocky was found not guilty in a high-profile trial.
