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Famous Last Words: You’re not done learning
By Nicholas Kobe | Apr. 24Even if your college career may be ending, it’s irresponsible and dangerous to halt your pursuit of knowledge.
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Off the Deep End: Men love AI girls in uniform
By Nicholas Kobe | Mar. 27Jessica Foster, the fake Army girl influencer made with generative AI, took the right-wing internet by storm and gained over a million followers in a few months. However, she is a dangerous sign of how bad AI content has become.
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Off the Deep End: Don't stop talking about the Epstein files
By Nicholas Kobe | Jan. 29Despite the news cycle focusing on more recent tragedies, the public still needs to keep the pressure on President Donald Trump’s administration on the subject that seems to make them most uncomfortable, the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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Off the Deep End: Modern pop stars prove persistence is key
By Nicholas Kobe | Jan. 22Pop stars can rise quickly from nobodies to A-listers. Regardless of whether someone is new on the scene or has only been relevant for a few years, pop success often comes with unseen work over many years.
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Off the Deep End: Impressive visuals don't mean good music
By Nicholas Kobe | Nov. 20In a world increasingly dominated by multimedia, there have been a lot of musicians gaining popularity for their incredible visuals, despite having lackluster music.
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Off the Deep End: Stop gambling on everything
By Nicholas Kobe | Nov. 6As sports betting has continued to rise in popularity, websites are developing, allowing for gambling on all world events, which is a serious moral issue.
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Off the Deep End: Selling out the MSG venue is easy
By Nicholas Kobe | Oct. 14Artists love to brag about selling out Madison Square Garden because it’s one of the most famous venues in the world, but due to the demand in New York City, that feat isn’t impressive.
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Off the Deep End: VMAs failed to tribute Ozzy Osbourne
By Nicholas Kobe | Sep. 11The MTV Video Music Awards continued in a disappointing trend of side-stepping Ozzy Osbourne’s relationship with heavy metal, the genre he helped pioneer.
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Off the Deep End: Stop re-recording albums
By Nicholas Kobe | Sep. 4After Taylor Swift re-recorded her albums, a variety of rock artists like Five Finger Death Punch, Set It Off, All Time Low and even Demi Lovato have tried similar remakes of their classic material. Unfortunately, this traditionally results in total failure.
OPINION
Off the Deep End: We don't need Warped Tour
By Nicholas Kobe | Aug. 28Warped Tour is best known as the alt-rock festival that brought the big names and up-and-coming artists to the doorstep of fans. Now, with only three dates and a nostalgia-based lineup, the modern version of Warped Tour has no reason to exist.
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MULTIMEDIA
Voices on Court: Parents Weekend Edition
By Winifred Stiefel , Nicholas Kobe , Audrianna Reed and Mallory Rickel | Sep. 16, 2024Over the weekend, Ohio University parents filled Court Street and campus to enjoy a fun weekend with their kids. This Voices on Court episode captures all the craziness from the weekend with students and their parents! Video by: Nicholas Kobe, Audrianna Reed & Mallory Rickel Edited by: Winifred Stiefel Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: @thepostathens and @thepostmultimedia X: @thepost Facebook: @thepostathens
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The Debut of Athens Fest
By Ranjini Shank and Nicholas Kobe | Apr. 23, 2024With Cornwell Properties canceling BrickLife Entertainment’s involvement with Palmer Place Fest, a new fest was created on short-notice, allowing for the debut of 'Athens Fest.' Video Filmed by: Nicholas Kobe & Dan Gray Video Edited by: Ranjini Shank Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: @thepostathens X: @thepost Facebook: @thepostathens
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Athens Fest 2024
By Ranjini Shank and Nicholas Kobe | Apr. 22, 2024Since Palmer Place Fest was canceled this year, Athens Fest took its place. The fest was held on Hocking Street, and drew a huge crowd thanks to the well-known rappers who performed. Another successful fest weekend in Athens, Ohio! Video by: Ranjini Shank & Nicholas Kobe Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: @thepostathens X: @thepost Facebook: @thepostathens
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6th Annual Music Industry Summit makes noise at OU
By Nicholas Kobe and Hailey Dunne | Apr. 11, 2024The Ohio University Music Industry Summit returned for its 6th year. The summit features an exclusive gathering of prominent artists and music industry leaders for informative panels and compelling interviews, as well as networking and learning opportunities and performances. Video by: Hailey Dunne & Nicholas Kobe Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepostathens/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePost Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePostAthens
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How to set up for fest season
By Gabriella Hayes , Nicholas Kobe and Hailey Dunne | Apr. 9, 2024Fest season is a very popular time here in Athens, and a lot goes into setting up for these iconic parties. Students share how they organize the best party possible and a popular DJ on campus explains his success. Video by: Gabrielle Cabanes & Hailey Dunne Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: @thepostathens & @thepostmultimedia X: @thepost Facebook: @thepostathens
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How Smart are those at Mill Fest?
By Nicholas Kobe and Lilly Marinski | Apr. 1, 2024This past Mill Fest, staff from 'The Post' asked festgoers simple questions to see how they would answer, at Mill Fest. Video hosted by: Nicholas Kobe Video edited by: Lilly Marinski Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: @thepostathens and @thepostmultimedia X: @thepost Facebook: @thepostathens
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Mill Fest 2024
By Mary Kate McNamee , Danny Gray , Nicholas Kobe , Lilly Marinski and Hailey Dunne | Mar. 27, 2024Bobcats recently took to Mill Street for the annual Mill Fest, kicking off Fest Season for 2024. Watch to see some sights and sounds from Mill Fest 2024, along with what fest-goers had to say. Video edited by: Hailey Dunne Video filmed by: Danny Gray, Nicholas Kobe, Lilly Marinski Video hosted by: Mary Kate McNamee Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepostathens/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePost Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePostAthens
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The Deer of Ohio University
By Nicholas Kobe and Lilly Marinski | Mar. 20, 2024Deer thrive on Ohio University's campus in Athens because of the surrounding nature and urban environment! Bobcats love the deer population on campus so let's try to keep them safe and thriving with these tips and tricks! Video filmed and narrated by: Nicholas Kobe Video edited by: Lilly Marinski Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: @thepostathens X: @thepost Facebook: @thepostathens
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Protestors gather around courthouse, show support for Palestine
By Gigi Twachtman and Nicholas Kobe | Jan. 31, 2024Protestors gathered outside the Athens County Courthouse, located at 8 E. Washington St., Friday to show support for Palestinians amid Israel’s war on Gaza. The protest follows a previous demonstration held in October by Athens community members at the same location. Around 100 people led chants, gave speeches and peacefully protested. Read the full story here: https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2024/01/palestine-protest-athens-peaceful-2024 Video Filmed by: Gigi Twachtman, Nicholas Kobe Video edited by: Gigi Twachtman Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepostathens/ X: https://twitter.com/ThePost Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePostAthens
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OU students share their experience with 'Hangxiety'
By Owen McDermott , Gabrielle Cabanes and Nicholas Kobe | Nov. 14, 2023For many students, hangover anxiety, informally known as the “Sunday scaries,” can be a daunting thing. Waking up confused and wondering what truly happened the night before and scrolling through various social media platforms to make sure nothing embarrassing was sent has become a routine for party-goers come Sunday morning. Students shared their experiences with “hangxiety,” their most useful tips to feel better after a long night out and the best mix for staying productive while also relaxing, refueling and getting ready for the week ahead. Video by: Owen McDermott, Nicholas Kobe, Gabrielle Cabanes Read the full article here: https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2023/11/hangxiety-sunday-scaries-drinking-going-out-2023-athens Visit our website! https://www.thepostathens.com
