Special Projects Page

Week One

A 60-Year Long Save

The story of one of Ohio’s most unforgettable goalies.

Week One

Alumni Weekend

A landing page showcasing Ohio University's hockey team and its history.

Week Two

Time's Up

People say the Time’s Up movement won’t bring about change until everyone joins the conversation.

Week Two

The Rescue Team

It’s no news that the Alden Library is packed with information and resources, but very few are aware of the metamorphosis undergone by its librarians in the digital age.

Week Three

Reaching the Red Carpet

Everything you need to know before this year's Oscar's ceremony.

Week Three

So Bad, It's Good

Films like Donnie Darko, Pulp Fiction and Rocky Horror Picture Show have a strong following among groups of people.

Week Three

Gloom and Boom

Despite soaring debt and common fears of poor prospects for new grads, evidence suggests now is as good a time as ever for graduates to enter the job market.

Week Four

Healing the Scars

For decades, acid mine drainage has been widespread in southeast Ohio. Negligence toward adhering to mining regulations has led to a problem that will take hundreds of years to naturally run its course.

Week Four

Leading a Legacy

How Frank Solich turned one of the worst football programs in the country into one of the most consistent.

Week Five

Follow the Leader

How Mike Laster’s work ethic put him as one of the Bobcats most reliable leaders and scorers.

Week Five

Shifting the Court

A landing page for all of the content contained in the 2018 special basketball edition.

Week Six

Averted Crisis?

OU’s fiscal budget has heads turning from faculty and disconnect fuels budget disparities between faculty and administration

Week Seven

Beneath the 'Model Minority'

Positive stereotypes about Asian Americans ignore their differences and have people view them as better than other racial minorities, but they still experience racism.

Week Seven

Dedication to the Craft

Led by Jackie O’s and facilitated strong local demand, Athens has an outsized beer scene that continues to grow.

Week Seven

Training for Disaster

Patton College of Education Dean Renée Middleton said the college will not change teacher training following the Parkland shooting.

Week Eight

The Women's Issue

It's Women's History Month. 'The Post' compiled a collection of stories to celebrate women in Athens and Ohio University.

Week Ten

A Handful of Expression

People can continue to treasure the artform of calligraphy in new ways with the help of technology.

Week Ten

Unearthing a Secret

One professor spends six hours everyday teaching and reliving his boyhood obsession: food.

Week Eleven

She Walks by Faith

Despite national trends, young religious women continue to find peace and pride in religious involvement.

Week Twelve

Worldwide Rhythms

International students share their local dances, which are linked together.

Week Twelve

The Pressure to Succeed

Asian-American students talk stereotypes and alienation in college.

Week Thirteen

A Second Home

Employees at family owned restaurants work closely to develop a routine structure in and out of the kitchen.

Week Thirteen

The Food Edition

For a college town, Athens truly cultivates local restaurants and dishes students and residents alike have come to know and love. This issue is dedicated to those familiar flavors.

Week Thirteen

Becoming the Coach

Five years at a midwestern Division III school, where he learned from a legendary coach, launched the career of Ohio’s Saul Phillips.

Week Fourteen

A Lasting Legacy

Cornwell Jewelers is a more-than 100-year-old piece of Athens history that is rolling into the future with its first female owner at the helm.

Week One

The Welcome Back Guide

The Post highlights what students may have missed during the summer and what to look forward to this academic year.

Week One

Animating Life

OU’s games and animation program has been listed as part of the top 10 animation schools in the Midwest.

Week Two

The Nellis Edition

A landing page of 15 stories in the edition of introducing OU's 21st president, Duane Nellis.

Week Two

Serving Students and Faculty

At each university Nellis has worked at, he made sure faculty and students were a top priority.

Week Three

The Virtual Healer

Medical professionals are turning to virtual reality to teach students and residents.

Week Four

Lending the Right Hand

Voluntourism highlights importance of research and cultural competency when traveling abroad.

Week Five

Another Remedy

More and more women are choosing to treat medical conditions with dietary changes, herbal supplements and visits to alternative medicine practitioners instead of doctors visits.

Week Five

Saddling Up

Ohio University students are assisting people with disabilities by instructing therapeutic horseback riding sessions.

Week Six

The 2017 Homecoming Edition

Where to find 14 stories about Homecoming traditions, the game and everything in between.

Week Six

As Luck Would Have It

When injury ravaged the career of Ohio’s most highly-anticipated basketball recruit, he found happiness in a career away from the court

Week Seven

The Minimalist

Mamerto Tindongan is a man of many talents, but his best trait of all is spreading positive energy to all who come in contact with him.

Week Eight

Living in Limbo

More than 100 international students at OU could be impacted by the third and most recent travel ban.

Week Nine

The Halloween Edition

Halloween is near, and The Post is getting in the spirit. New spooky content will be uploaded leading up to the holiday.

Week Nine

Sexual Feeling

Songs about love have drifted from feelings of yearning to singing about sex.

Week Ten

Unwavering Devotion

Latino students reveal divided identities, discrimination in U.S.

Week Eleven

Get to Know Your Candidates

Here’s everything you should know about the 2017 local election candidates.

Week Eleven

Down the Middle

Latino students reveal divided identities, discrimination in U.S.

Week Eleven

45: 365 days later

From education to immigration, Trump’s policies have many local repercussions.

Week Twelve

For the Love of Basketball

Former Ohio basketball player Dave Jamerson finds spiritual fulfillment.

Week Twelve

Pot for the People

Players behind The Athens Cannabis Ordinance have bigger plans.

Week Thirteen

Disappearing Discourse

Colleges have been seeing a decline in students opting to enroll in languages other than Spanish.

Week Fourteen

Social Sharing

People have become consumed by social media. Many free moments are spent scrolling through social feeds, connecting with friends and consuming content.

Week Fifteen

Post Picks | 2017

The second edition of Post Picks features the businesses, people and spirit of Athens.

The Orientation Guide

A landing page of 43 stories in the edition showing first year Bobcats the ins and outs at Ohio University.

Week Thirteen

Catching Some Z's

Different types of caffeine can affect a student's sleeping habits in different ways.