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The Post Athens The independent voice of Athens and Ohio University since 1911. The Post is the award-winning, student-run newspaper on Ohio University's Campus.

Founded in 1911, we have been an independent voice in the Athens community, and today, we have over 150 locations where you can read our paper. We pride ourselves on our detailed writing and innovative multi-platform reporting on topics covering academia, faculty, student interests, the arts and athletics, as well as state and national issues.

Ohio Football: For the first time since 1968, Ohio has won the Mid-American Conference Championship game. Ohio dominated...
12/07/2024

Ohio Football: For the first time since 1968, Ohio has won the Mid-American Conference Championship game. Ohio dominated rival Miami University with a 38-3 victory.

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Ohio wins MAC Championship game with blowout victory over Miami (OH). 

The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership at Ohio University hosted a cookies and survival kits night before fina...
12/06/2024

The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership at Ohio University hosted a cookies and survival kits night before finals week. The event was meant to help students destress and relax before finals week. They also provided supplies for students to make their own finals week survival kits.

The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership hosted a cookies and survival kits night before finals week. The event was meant to help students destress a...

OPINION: After spending some time away, my time in Athens has become even more special to me.
12/06/2024

OPINION: After spending some time away, my time in Athens has become even more special to me.

The Post gave me some of the best memories and friendships I could have asked for in college.

The first two episodes of Max's    takes viewers into a world they’ve seen before with new characters. It is an exciting...
12/06/2024

The first two episodes of Max's takes viewers into a world they’ve seen before with new characters. It is an exciting start to an expansion of the universe.

The first two episodes of “Dune: Prophecy” provide a strong start to a new entry in the “Dune” universe.

This week, Clara, Daphne and Suzie gave advice on finals week, balancing schoolwork and student organizations and spoke ...
12/06/2024

This week, Clara, Daphne and Suzie gave advice on finals week, balancing schoolwork and student organizations and spoke about their 10th episode!

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Hailee Steinfeld s a powerful force in the animation industry and Hollywood as a whole.
12/06/2024

Hailee Steinfeld s a powerful force in the animation industry and Hollywood as a whole.

The actress uses her voice to breathe life into the embattled industry.

The Welcome Home Ohio program is granting Athens $2 million to build eight new housing units for the local community. Th...
12/06/2024

The Welcome Home Ohio program is granting Athens $2 million to build eight new housing units for the local community. The program aims to help Ohio counties provide affordable housing to their residents.

Athens is receiving a $2 million grant from the Welcome Home Ohio program, a state initiative focused on affordable housing. 

  was released Nov. 27, but the film left audiences wondering what is next for the film franchise.
12/06/2024

was released Nov. 27, but the film left audiences wondering what is next for the film franchise.

“Moana 2” hit theaters Nov. 27 and is complete with great performances and mediocre music.

Although the forecast for Dec. 7 shows no sign of snow, participants of the 12th annual Reindeer Run don’t need a one-ho...
12/06/2024

Although the forecast for Dec. 7 shows no sign of snow, participants of the 12th annual Reindeer Run don’t need a one-horse open sleigh to dash through the Hocking Adena Bikeway. The “wacky, fun-filled 5k” will begin and end at the Eclipse Company Store, located at 11309 Jackson Drive.

The race will begin and end at the Eclipse Company Store Thursday.

The cast of “Wicked” brought the characters to life like no one else could.
12/06/2024

The cast of “Wicked” brought the characters to life like no one else could.

Opinion: Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son highlights complexities and contradictories embedded in powerful roles.
12/06/2024

Opinion: Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son highlights complexities and contradictories embedded in powerful roles.

Pardoning individuals is a historically controversial power of the president, and this case highlights the contradictory and complex implications it has, especially as family is involved. 

: After a dominant win over Robert Morris at home last Saturday, Ohio will look to improve to 3-0 at The Convo against M...
12/06/2024

: After a dominant win over Robert Morris at home last Saturday, Ohio will look to improve to 3-0 at The Convo against Morehead State. Here’s everything to know ahead of the game.

Ohio has a chance to win second straight.

The OU Inn is ho1sting its annual “Breakfast with Santa” event Sunday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The preparation for...
12/06/2024

The OU Inn is ho1sting its annual “Breakfast with Santa” event Sunday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The preparation for the event begins well in advance and Athens families return each year to have breakfast with Santa.

The OU Inn’s “Breakfast with Santa” brings Christmas cheer to Athens and returns this year with delicious food, festive games and crafts and a photo with Santa.

Ohio University Culinary Services put on their third annual Winter Fest December 4 to help students de-stress before fin...
12/05/2024

Ohio University Culinary Services put on their third annual Winter Fest December 4 to help students de-stress before finals week. The director of culinary services says the main goal of this event is to engage students with fun activities such as an ice skating rink in Nelson Dining Hall, making rootbeer floats and decorating cookies.

Ohio University Culinary Services put on their third annual Winter Fest December 4 to help students de-stress before finals week. The director of culinary se...

Opinion: College sports should not be an excuse for poor behavior from coaches or student athletes.
12/05/2024

Opinion: College sports should not be an excuse for poor behavior from coaches or student athletes.

College sports have become a way for student athletes and coaches to cheat the system regardless of talent. 

Christmas donation drives are revved up for the Athens holiday season, giving citizens many options to donate and partic...
12/05/2024

Christmas donation drives are revved up for the Athens holiday season, giving citizens many options to donate and participate.

Food truck owner Brandon Buckley urges East Union Street changes to simplify fees and parking, making the area more acce...
12/05/2024

Food truck owner Brandon Buckley urges East Union Street changes to simplify fees and parking, making the area more accessible for vendors and customers.

Brandon Buckley, the owner of the food trucks Rise and Grind and A-Town Pies and Fries, wants to work with the city to make the vending spots on East Union Street more accessible and user-friendly. 

Even though the majority of   have a straightforward title, categories like   and   can be confusing to understand. Here...
12/05/2024

Even though the majority of have a straightforward title, categories like and can be confusing to understand. Here are some explanations for awards with confusing titles to prepare for the .

Here is a breakdown of some of the most confusing Grammy categories. 

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