Sassy Cassie: From out of state to home
By Cassie Dye | Apr. 23I knew I wanted to go to a college out of state since I was a kid. It was hard at first, being away from everyone I knew, but in the end, the distance was gone, and Athens became home.
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I knew I wanted to go to a college out of state since I was a kid. It was hard at first, being away from everyone I knew, but in the end, the distance was gone, and Athens became home.
At the end of the day, most people care about who wins the game, but it is the story behind the game in sports that makes people continue to watch year after year.
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On Thursday, the Ohio University Student Association hosted a walkout for students and faculty to protest the current administration. The protesters then walked to Walter Hall, where the Board of Trustees meeting was being held. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt, Dawnelle Blake, and Cassie Dye Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
The Post means a lot to the journalists who write for it and the community around it. By supporting The Post this Giving Day, you are supporting an organization that has been many people's favorite part of college. Video by: Cassie Dye and Michael Dorwaldt Donate here: https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/74612/donations/new?designation=thepostfund&a=12719678
Students involved in The Post talk more about what the organization has done for them, from friendships to internships. The Posts help students in multiple ways. Video by: Cassie Dye and Michael Dorwaldt Donate here: https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/74612/donations/new?designation=thepostfund&a=12719678
Because of past Giving Day donations, The Post has been able to send multiple Posties on travel opportunities to attend conferences in big cities like New York and DC. Please consider giving this Giving Day to continue to help the development of our student journalists. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt and Cassie Dye Donate here: https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/74612/donations/new?designation=thepostfund&a=12719678
The Bagel Street Deli Picklefest is a cherished Athens tradition. Students and locals packed into Bagel Street to watch friends and strangers eat as many pickles as they can in 10 minutes. Video by: Cassie Dye & Ava Pazzanese Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
On Thursday, Conservative podcaster Myron Gaines hosted a live debate on College Green. Students and Athens locals gathered to hear and debate with Gaines. Video by: Cassie Dye & Michael Dorwaldt Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
On Friday, Playa bowls had their grand opening in the Lostro building. With a line around the corner, The Post talked to some eager customers about the new smoothie show and the owner about the location. Video by: Cassie Dye & Michael Dorwaldt Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
On Saturday, Passion Works hosted its annual Mardi Gras celebration with a theme of Spring Fling. The event is held to raise money for the Athens organization and the artists at the studio. Video by: Cassie Dye Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
This past weekend was siblings weekend in Athens. The Post took to the streets to find out what the siblings have been up to this weekend, and who they think is gonna win the Super Bowl. Video by: Hunter Gillispie & Hayley Mitchell Edited by: Cassie Dye Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
West Virginia and Ohio are bound by the same opioid crisis. However, the two states are taking different approaches to help with the crisis. The Post traveled to West Virginia to compare how two college towns and their surrounding counties are responding. Video by: Cassie Dye and Camden Paeltz Story by: Abby Waechter, Natalie Saddler, Maria Saunders and Hadley Lynch Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens