Midwives seek to make pregnancies safe, more meaningful
By McKenna Christy | Mar. 1, 2022A bill proposed in Ohio’s House of Representatives would allow midwives to practice more efficiently if passed.
WOMENS ISSUES
Student Spotlight: Sarah Ladipo uses her background to create change
By Alyssa Cruz | Feb. 27, 2022OU Student Trustee Sarah Ladipo is an example of making the most of opportunities.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Unified Sisters serves as a safe haven for women of color at OU
By Alex Imwalle | Oct. 8, 2021The organization meets every Thursday.
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.
'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.
Professor Spotlight: Patty Stokes uses feminist experience to teach WGSS
By Lauren Serge | June 24, 2021Get to know some of the Ohio University professors. In this piece, The Post talks to Patricia Stokes, an associate professor of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies.
Students can engage in social justice activism on campus, in Athens
By Riley Runnells | May 27, 2021At Ohio University and in the surrounding Athens area, there are a lot of opportunities to join the fight for social justice that don’t necessarily require being right on the front lines of the protests.
Annual Take Back the Night event supports sexual, domestic violence survivors
By Kayla Bennett | Apr. 1, 2021In order to show support to sexual and domestic violence survivors, OU hosted their annual Take Back the Night virtually.
Ohio University Libraries hosted virtual Art+Feminism Wikipedia edit-a-thon
By Erin Gardner | Apr. 1, 2021The event took place during Women’s History Month.
