With only 10 days left at Ohio University, I’m feeling nostalgic, yet full of happiness. My experiences over the past four years have come with challenges, but have shaped me into the person I am today. I encourage everyone to push themselves outside of their comfort zone, find where they belong and make the most of every moment here at OU.
The obsession with being skinny is back and trending on TikTok. Influencers are calling it “SkinnyTok,“ where they promote their devotion to being skinny and spread harmful narratives that set unrealistic body standards.
Elin Hilderbrand is the perfect author for a romantic beach read with a touch of emotion and mystery. All of her novels, set on Nantucket Island, make for a charming, imaginative read, making you crave more after each page turn.
Internships are so important to gain real-world experience in the workforce and they can show you if you actually want to pursue that career or not. Every major at OU and every other university should require an internship to graduate to ensure their students are adequately prepared for a job after school.
Taylor Swift has taken control of the music industry, breaking record after record, exploring new genres and also having the highest-grossing tour in history with The Eras Tour. Swift’s fans don’t just love her for her music and songwriting, but also because she is such a powerful woman to look up to, she improves the economy in every city she performs in and she fights for what’s right.
Despite there being clinics in Athens for things such as pregnancy tests or STD tests, there is nowhere in Athens to get an abortion.
Cool Digs on West Union St. has officially closed due to construction on the Lostro building. The construction has resulted in the sidewalk on that side of the street to be closed since August, forcing people to the other side of the street. Due to this, the traffic to three businesses was almost nonexistent, forcing them to shut down. Owner of Cool Digs, another small business owner and an Athens Resident express their frustrations about the closing of small businesses due to construction. Video by: Kendall Timms Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Posties took a trip to The Athens Messenger to see how our weekly newspaper gets printed. Check out this video to learn about how a printing press operates. Video by: Hailey Dunne & Kendall TimmsVisit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Over the past year, multiple small businesses in Athens have closed, leaving current business owners worried and community members disappointed. At a community forum about these closures, Mayor Patterson said to business owners, it's a matter of advertising your business to get customers in your door. He said it may be challenging, but that's how local economies work. Reporter, Kendall Timms heard from current business owners about their thoughts on the closures. Video by: Kendall Timms Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Rural Action put on a soil health rally November 14 in front of the Athens Courthouse. Ohio State Representative, Juanita O. Brent came out to educate people on the importance of soil health, and many people joined her with enthusiasm and care. Multimedia reporters, Kendall Timms and Chase Borland have the details. Video by: Kendall Timms & Chase Borland Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
The second annual Pedal for Pink event put on by the Ohio Pink Ribbon Fund was held Saturday, October 12th. The community came together to raise money and awareness for breast cancer and the importance of early detection. We also hear from survivors about how special this event is to them. Video by: Kendall Timms & Hailey Dunne Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
The "Brake for Breakfast" event takes place on the first Wednesday of October every year. This is the event's fourth year in Athens, and they've had major success. They offer a free breakfast, free informational packets about cancer and they even offer mammograms on site. The event draws hundreds of volunteers wanting to make a difference and nearly 1,000 cars drive through. Video by: Kendall Timms, Hailey Dunne & Chase Borland Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimediaX: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Homecoming weekend is upon here at Ohio University! With that comes bigger crowds and an amped up police presence. Athens Police Chief, Nick Magruder gives us a rundown of how to stay safe this weekend, but still have fun. Video by: Kendall Timms & Mallory Rickel Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
The Burrito Buggy has been a staple of Athens for many years, and owner Gary Charles hopes to keep that going. Charles reflects on the past 40 years of the buggy, the success of the new Burrito Buggy XL and he describes how much owning it means to him. Video by: Kendall Timms & Hailey Dunne Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: @thepostathens & @thepostmultimedia Twitter: @thepost Facebook: @thepostathens
The 2024 fall semester is quickly approaching, and The Post is very excited to welcome our new Bobcats to campus! This video offers a tour of everything you need to know about on campus, while highlighting some of the Marching 110's unforgettable music. We are so excited to have you on campus Bobbies! Video by: Kendall Timms & Hailey Dunne Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: @thepostathens & @thepostmultimedia Twitter: @thepost Facebook: @thepostathens
Ohio University's Students for Justice in Palestine organized a protest on Wednesday, urging the university to divest from and disclose investments in Israel. They also wanted to show their solidarity with the people of Gaza and call for an immediate cease fire. Video by: Kendall Timms & Ranjini Shank Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: @thepostathens & @thepostmultimedia Twitter: @thepost Facebook: @thepostathens
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