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Swarm of Dykes

In the late ‘90s and early 2000s, Swarm of Dykes was an active group on campus that fought for visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals. Their extremist style in their progressive efforts ultimately impacted the creation of various resources present at OU for queer students today.

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 Two

Subtle Seclusions

Thirty-five percent of Asian Americans say they have personally experienced insensitive or offensive comments because of their race or ethnicity.

Week Two

Taking Back the MAC

The Bobcats haven’t won the MAC in 50 years.

Week Three

Healing Hands, Hooves and Paws

Despite variances in insurance provision, animal-assisted therapy providers continue to help heal with the help of furry friends.

Week Three

Shuttered

In January, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction closed the Hocking Unit in Nelsonville. Now, the facility is undergoing renovations to serve a new purpose.

Week Four

Seeing Through the Clouds

Juuls have risen in popularity, especially around Athens.

Week Four

Enough is Enough

Eight sexual assaults have occurred since the Fall Semester began. Enough is enough.

Week Four

Photo Blog: Interfaith Peace Walk

Take a look at the highlights from this year's Interfaith Peace Walk.

Week Five

Coming Up Short

Fewer college students want to become educators due to intense scrutiny, standardized testing and inadequate resources.

Week Five

A Bite to Eat

The new meal prep business will offer healthy, local ingredients and save time.

Week Six

Blue Wave in Ohio

There is a lot of buzz surrounding the possibility of a wave election occurring this year as Democrats and Republicans campaign before the midterms.

Week Six

India's Birthing Project

India’s ‘wonderful controversy’ has sparked debates over the re-birthing of a declining community

Week Six

Photo Blog: It's On Us

Ohio University students and Athens community members gather for the It's On Us, Bobcats rally against sexual abuse march on September 27, 2018.

Week Seven

LBGTQ Edition

The Post's LGBTQ Issue.

Week Eight

Then and Now: The International Experience

A father and daughter describe their experiences at OU three decades apart from each other.

Week Eight

A Day in Court

How a local judge is fighting the opioid crisis from the bench.

Week Nine

Monumental

Alumni and faculty remembers the chaotic yet gratifying experiences during the ‘60s and ‘70s at OU.

Week Nine

The 2018 Homecoming Edition

Check out this year's homecoming edition!

Week Ten

Seeking Scares

Filmmakers find ways to keep even the biggest horror movie fan on the edge.

Week Ten

Extinguishing the Wildlands’ Fires

A team of seven people work on protecting the land and extinguishing the flames.

Week Eleven

Their Own Justice

Sexual assault cases rarely end in convictions. Advocates and officials must find their own way to restore power to survivors.

Week Twelve

The Blue Island

While Athens, along with Appalachian Ohio, has been disempowered by selective redistricting, reform efforts could change that.

Week Twelve

The Bigger Picture

While Athens, along with Appalachian Ohio, has been disempowered by selective redistricting, reform efforts could change that.

Week Twelve

The 2018 Election Edition

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Week Thirteen

On the Road Again

The hockey team has a small budget due to being a club team. What does a road trip look like when they can only stay one night in a hotel for a two full-day trip?

Week Thirteen

Beyond a Refuge

After being a part of a mass exodus of 100,000 Bhutanese refugees and 20 years of living as stateless people, a family finally found comfort in Ohio’s heartland.

Week Fourteen

Bounded By History

With help from archivists, Ohio University’s archives are available to help tell the history of OU and more.

Week Fourteen

Limited Access

Politics, geography and religion all factor into access to women’s health care in Ohio.

Week Fourteen

The Gift that Keeps on Giving

How one of the largest engineering donations has impacted the Russ College

Week Fourteen

Presidential Costs

Transaction receipts from President Duane Nellis’ Ohio University credit card show how much he has spent during his first year in office.

Week Fourteen

Inked

Athens tattoo shop owners reflect on how their career has changed.

Week Fifteen

From the Little Things to the Big Wins

Ohio Hockey coach Sean Hogan has had many stops before Athens, and they’ve all seen success.

Week Fifteen

Biting Bobcats

Ohio University sees an increase in cases of bedbugs during the 2017-18 academic year.

Week Fifteen

Special Projects Archive

This page highlights specially designed content that represents some of the best journalism The Post has to offer. Click on past semesters below to browse.

The Post's Welcome Back Edition 2023

Your go-to for all things OU as you re-enter Athens

Polling Problems

Rome and Carthage polling locations were changed in Athens County, eliciting confusion among voters.

Study away or stay?

Study abroad programs may not be for everyone, but despite some hardships, I am truly grateful for the opportunities I experienced.

Growing up grieving

Grief at any age is difficult to face, but when you lose a parent at a young age, it makes the path to adulthood all the more difficult.

The Cost of Convenience

Athens grocery stores sell items for less than Ohio University markets, analysis finds.

Bobcats forever

With homecoming right around the corner, now is as good of a time as ever to reflect on notable alumni and all they have accomplished since leaving the “Harvard on the Hocking.”

The Post's 2023 Homecoming Edition

OU Brings it Back: homecoming edition

Willkommen in Athens

Students and faculty share their experiences with facilitating and participating in global mobility programs out of Germany.

Court Street Crooners

Busking on Court St. is an abundant practice, and street performers dot the many corners of Athens’ most iconic streets. The stories of the numerous buskers many know and love make their music even more special.

Krane v. Patterson

In under one week, registered voters in the city of Athens have the opportunity to vote for who they think the next mayor should be.

The Post's 2023 Election Edition

A Peek at the Polls: What to expect at the upcoming general election.

Albums with aspiration

Containing many music lovers, The Beat section’s members reflected on their favorite albums and the artists who have left a lasting impact on their lives.

Spearheading Students

Student leaders are often praised for their efforts to make an impact on campus, but the unexpected pressures that come with being involved are often overlooked.

Orientation Guide 2023

Everything to know going into Bobcat Student Orientation

Stretched Thin

Athens Fire operates under pressure

Russia's Erasure

OU no longer offers Russian-related courses

Fading Faith

Southeast Ohio churches see a decline in attendance, funding

Athens' Modern Romance

OU couples discuss relationships, Valentine’s Day plans

Basketball Edition 2023

A landing page for the 2023 Basketball edition

Fruit of the Land

The new foraging generation: environmentalism in modern Appalachia

Absorb the Board

A breakdown of the Ohio University Board of Trustees

Health Care For All

Barriers create challenge for accessible health care in Southeast Ohio

Greener on the other side

OU sustainability funding restricts student initiatives

Juco bandits

The benefits, downsides to the junior college route for baseball

If there's weed, there's a way

Students explore alternative methods for marijuana use

The Weed Issue

Check out all of the Weed Issue related content from 'The Post' here.

Fueling the Flames

How Southeast Ohio's Wildfire Risk is escalating

The Post's Welcome Back Edition 2022

Your hotspot for everything you need to know when you're back in Athens

Bobcat Brats

Military-affiliated OU students share why they chose Athens

Whiteness Versus Wellness

Creators, students discuss diversity in beauty, wellness industry

Golden State, Golden Mindset

Brothers and Sisters

Recruitment reveals the differing worlds of sororities and fraternities

The Post's 2022 Homecoming Edition

Any and Everything Homecoming 2022

Underrated Spirituality

Alternative religions, expressions of spirituality understood by OU students, residents

The Reign of Rocky

'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' is back and more revealing than ever

Investigations: Parking Not Permitted

'It's just enforcement:' Athens residents frustrated, officers steadfast in enforcement of parking rules

Soldier to Student

Ohio University provides resources for Veterans who choose to go to college.

Beyond the Ballot

League of Women voters of Athens County defends, advocates for democracy

The Post's 2022 Election Edition

The Post covers the midterm election

International Treasures

This page highlights specially designed content that represents some of the best journalism The Post has to offer.
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