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"Split” turns up the volume in Athens

By Gigi Twachtman and Ryan Schwieger | Nov. 2

Music is one of the few things that can bring people together. Across the world, music can be found everywhere. Performing in front of an audience is a form of community building unlike any other, bringing people of all backgrounds together for a common shared interest.The student band Split recognizes and embraces this idea of community building through live music.

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Society of Athens Preservation works to preserve historic buildings
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Society of Athens Preservation works to preserve historic buildings

By Gigi Twachtman and Ryan Schwieger | Nov. 13

The Society of Athens Preservation, also known as "SOAP," works to ensure all historic buildings in Athens keep standing. Members of the club often act as investigative journalists, looking into why buildings are demolished. Video by: Ryan Schwieger & Gigi Twachtman Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/  Find us on social media: Instagram: / thepostathens  X: / thepost  Facebook: / thepostathens

"Split” turns up the volume in Athens
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"Split” turns up the volume in Athens

By Gigi Twachtman and Ryan Schwieger | Oct. 30

Music is one of the few things that can bring people together. Across the world, music can be found everywhere. Performing in front of an audience is a form of community building unlike any other, bringing people of all backgrounds together for a common shared interest. The student band Split recognizes and embraces this idea of community building through live music. Read the full story on "Split" here: https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2023/10/split-band-athens-ohio-university-feature-music Video by: Gigi Twachtman & Ryan Schwieger Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/

Evangelical Preachers prompt counter-protest on College Green
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Evangelical Preachers prompt counter-protest on College Green

By Gigi Twachtman and Ryan Schwieger | Oct. 5

LGBTQIA+ flags were spotted across Ohio University’s College Green Wednesday when students came to rally against a small group of evangelical preachers expressing homophobic and transphobic beliefs. Students congregated in front of the protesters holding pride flags and signs for the university’s LGBT center and counter-protesting in creative ways like setting up a DJ booth. Video by: Ryan Schwieger & 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

Vermin Supreme screeches outside Athens courthouse
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Vermin Supreme screeches outside Athens courthouse

By Ryan Schwieger | Oct. 5

Internet-famous political satirist and presidential candidate Vermin Supreme visited the Athens courthouse Friday to promise students free ponies and mandatory toothbrushing. Supreme is a perennial presidential candidate and has run as an independent Republican, Democrat and most recently as a Libertarian in 2020. His speeches consist mostly of nonsense and so do his outfits. Friday, Supreme donned his famous boot on the head, a blue T-shirt, jeans, a sparkly American vest that had seen considerable wear, about six or seven ties and a green, white and purple tutu. Read the full article here: https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2023/10/vermin-supreme-presidential-candidate-comes-to-athens-courthouse Video by: Ryan Schwieger 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

BSU holds silent march in honor of Ta’Kiya Young
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BSU holds silent march in honor of Ta’Kiya Young

By Ryan Schwieger | Oct. 3

Ohio University’s Black Student Union, or BSU, met in Baker Center on Thursday to host Time for Change, a silent march in solidarity with Ta’Kiya Young. Read the full story here: https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2023/09/takiya-young-silent-martch-september-2023-columbus-police-athens Video by: Ryan Schwieger 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

Time for Change March
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Time for Change March

By Ryan Schwieger | Oct. 3

Ohio University's Black Student Union held a silent march to stand in solidarity with Ta'Kiya Young. Video by: Ryan Schwieger 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

How Hot Does Bentley Hall Get?
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How Hot Does Bentley Hall Get?

By Gigi Twachtman and Ryan Schwieger | Oct. 2

Bentley Hall is said to be one of the hottest places on campus. According to a previous Post report, Bentley Hall, located at 4 President St., has been experiencing higher temperatures as a result of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, or HVAC, complications. Multimedia reporter Ryan Schwieger took to the street to find out what students had to say about the heat in Bentley Hall. Schwieger also took it upon himself to put the heat to the test. Stay tuned to see what he found...DISCLAIMER: This video is a satirical piece that does not reflect the views of The Post. This video is not intended to provide facts or legitimate information. For the full factual news report on rising temperatures in Bentley Hall, click here: https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2023/09/bentley-hall-increasing-temperaturesVideo by: Ryan SchwiegerVisit 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

Concerts on the Green series celebrates the Arts at OU
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Concerts on the Green series celebrates the Arts at OU

By Gigi Twachtman and Ryan Schwieger | Sep. 17

Concerts on the Green is a new series of outdoor performances celebrating the Arts at Ohio University. The series is presented by the OHIO Performing Arts Series, OHIO College of Fine Arts, OHIO School of Music, and the Division of Student Affairs with support from the Ohio Arts Council and Envisage Wealth. Video by: Ryan Schwieger & Gigi Twachtman 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

Putt People First helps the community in a playful way
Ellie Metzler, Jenna Skidmore, Ryan Schwieger, Julia Parente, Jack Beeler
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Putt People First helps the community in a playful way

By Ellie Metzler , Jenna Skidmore , Ryan Schwieger , Julia Parente and Jack Beeler | Sep. 14

Past the ivy-covered walls of The Ridges lies a secret spot of sunshine. "Putt People First" is a miniature golf course. The profits from the course go toward Havar Incorporated, a company whose mission is to connect people, with or without, disabilities in supportive and inclusive communities. Video by: Jack Beeler, Jenna Skidmore, Ryan Schwieger, Elli Metzler and Julia Parente 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

Ohio University Welcome Week Drag Show
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Ohio University Welcome Week Drag Show

By Ryan Schwieger and Emma Webb | Sep. 5

Students gathered in the Baker Ballroom to enjoy a night of drag performances from a handful of drag queens. The night was headlined by Nina West, a contestant on season 11 of Ru Paul's Drag Race.Video by: Ryan Schwieger and Emma WebbVisit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/Find us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepostathens/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePostFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/ThePostAthens

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