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‘Woof’ Deputies responded to a report of a dog barking on South Fifth Street in Jacksonville, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce. Units patrolled the area, but did not locate the barking mentioned in the complaint.

Another Burglary? A home burglary was reported by residents on Sand Ridge Road, in Millﬁeld, according to the Athens County Sheriff’sDeputiesOfﬁce.responded and spoke with the residents who said the burglary happened during business hours and several items were taken. The case is under further investigation.

The Athens County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce responded to an open-ended 911 call on Eddy Road in Athens. When deputies arrived, they made contact with the resident, who did not know the phone had dialed 911. The resident informed deputies nothing was amiss and they returned to patrol.

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Careful Who You Trust The Athens County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce received a call from a woman stating she was the victim of a scam. The woman’s information was collected for a report. She was also given information on where to ﬁle a further report.

Not Your House Deputies responded to State Route 550 in Athens re-

garding a trespassing report, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office. When they arrived, deputies talked to the complainant who said a man had entered her home and refused to leave. The suspect’s brother removed the man from her property prior to the deputies arrival. Due to the location of the suspect being unknown, officers will request a warrant. The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a dispute in Bern Township. After deputies spoke with the complainant, they discovered the suspect had arrived at the residence agitated and highly intoxicated. After being asked several times to leave, and refusing, the man started to bang on the outside of the residence and threaten to physically harm the caller. A video of the incident was also provided by the caller, who chose to pursue criminal charges. Deputies arrested the suspect on menacing charges and transported him to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail (SEORJ). Only One Crime at a Time The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to North Street in The Plains regarding a threats and harassment complaint. When deputies arrived on scene they located and arrested two individuals on active warrants. Both were transported to SEORJ without incident. Missing Stuff Deputies responded to a theft complaint on Bryson Road in Millfield, according to the Athens County Sheriff’sUponOffice.arriving on scene, deputies took a report. An investigation is pending.

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The Athens County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce discovered an occupied vehicle stopped at the Dow Lake Dam off of US 50 in Athens. Due to the area being closed at the time, deputies spoke with the occupant. The driver told deputies he had only stopped in order to eat the fast food he purchased and would leave soon. Given no indication of criminal activity, the deputies left the man to ﬁnish eating.

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Fowler holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology, a master’s degree in coun selor education and a doctoral degree in higher education, according to the uni versity press release. Fowler said she took the position largely due to her passion for supporting women and providing opportunities for everyone to succeed. Her dissertation focused on female leaders in higher edu cation and what resources helped lead to their success. According to the Women’s Center website, “The mission of the Ohio Uni versity Women’s Center is to act as a catalyst to promote awareness, educa tion and advocacy about women, gender, and diversity, among faculty, staff and students at Ohio University and its sur rounding communities.”

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In response to current issues, Fowler is working to address any student concerns regarding the supreme court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade through the Dobbs

“I look forward to collaborating with departments and offices to help provide services for our students,” Fowler said in an email. “The center is open for everyone. I hope you come and check out our space and let us know what we can do for you!”

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On June 13, Chris Fowler began her new position as director of the Ohio Uni versity Women’s Center. Prior to becoming the director of the Women’s Center, Fowler worked as the interim director of the Office of Multicul tural Success and Retention, or OMSAR, at OU, according to a university press release. Before working at OU, Fowler worked as assistant director and then in terim director at Iowa State University’s Margaret Sloss Women’s Center.

“Dr. Fowler brings more than 30 years of experience across multiple areas of higher education including residence life, academic advising and multicultural affairs as well as direct experience lead ing a university women’s center,” Interim Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Salome Nnoromele, said. “She is re spected on campus as a champion for students and their success, and I am ex cited to support her as she builds on the strong programming and student sup port services at the Women’s Center.”

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gain an understanding of what they are looking for from the Women’s Center. Ad ditionally, she said she plans to create a strategic plan for the center. “I’d like to see the Women’s Center span the university, including Athens campus, regional campuses, student life, academic colleges,” Fowler said in an email. “I want students and people across the university to feel welcome and open to work with the Women’s Center.”

v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling.She is compiling a list of resources and support systems for students. The Wom en’s Center will also discuss creating a more inclusive atmosphere for students and advancing the resources it provides. Due to only being in her position since June, Fowler has not had much opportuni ty to talk with students. However, she said she is excited and eager to hear from stu dents this Currently,fall. the university is holding a national search for an assistant director. She said she is excited to have another staff person to work with to bring her vi sions for the Women’s Center to fruition.

Gaskell said he hopes the CDC’s Athens County status does not change weekly be cause it risks undermining people’s trust in the agency.

Announcements for changes in mask policy will be made on Fridays. Students will receive direct contact from the uni versity when the mask advisory changes.

According to the university’s most re cent protocols, expectations for masking will abide by the following criteria: High: Masks are required during sched uled class and class-related activities in classrooms, laboratories, studios, clinical settings, other learning spaces and the Child Development Center. Medium: Masks are recommended during scheduled class and class-related activities in classrooms, laboratories, stu dios, clinical settings, other learning spac es and the Child Development Center.

“Unfortunately, I think it’s still going to play a relatively significant role for a while,” Ice said. “It’s still very present and I think we’re going to have difficulty because a lot of our mitigation measures are gone.”

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As Athens County COVID-19 cases rise and fall, Ohio University students will be expected to comply with changes in the university masking policy. Despite the disbandment of OU’s COVID Operations following the 2022 Spring Semester, the COVID-19 virus will still influence student life. As cases rise and fall, students will be expected to fol low the university’s masking and testing policies throughout the Fall Semester.

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In accordance with CDC communi ty spread levels, there is a possibility the community spread levels will change weekly, thus changing the mask policy in effect. Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, said she does not foresee masks being consistently required throughout the Fall Semester.“Ireally want to emphasize with people this is temporary,” Ice said. “Some people are really upset, they’re losing their minds over the whole thing. This is temporary. We are not saying (wear masks) the whole year. We’re not even saying the whole se mester, just until we come out of the red.”

Low: Masks are optional on campus. Community spread levels also corre spond with colors. “High” is red, “medium” is yellow and “low” is green. For the first week of classes, Athens County is considered to be at a medium level, so masks are recommended but not required in classroom settings.

“If indeed that happens, that’s going to cause a problem for us because it’s very difficult for people to manage these rapid changes from having the mask indoors to not having a mask indoors,” Gaskell said. “I think that would create a very awkward situation and the public would begin to lose confidence, I think, in the CDC and the local health district if we change fre quently.”Icesaid it is a possibility the masking policy will change from week to week, but it would be unlikely for it to change quick ly. Testing sites are no longer available on campus; however, students are expected to self-test if they experience COVID-19 symptoms or believe they have been ex posed to the virus, regardless of vacci nation status. Students will be able to use self-test kits available on campus. If positive, students are asked to report the information to the Athens City-County Health Department, or ACCHD. After testing positive, students are asked to quarantine at home or an off-campus location due to extremely lim ited isolation housing, Carly Leatherwood, former university spokesperson and cur rent interim chief of staff, said. A breakdown of students’ “next steps” after testing positive, being exposed or experiencing symptoms and isolation timelines can be found in OU’s COVID-19 protocol.Although not all positive cases will be reported to the university or the ACCHD, community levels will still be somewhat accurate because cases will be monitored through wastewater testing, which can predict where and when future cases will occur, Ice Despitesaid.the county’s attitude toward COVID-19 nearing endemic-type manage ment, Ice said students should still expect to acknowledge the virus daily.

CDC masking, testing guidelines

On July 29, OU announced masking would be required in all indoor spaces on campus beginning Aug. 1, which has since been reduced as masks are now only rec ommended.Theannouncement was made after the Centers for Disease Control and Pre vention reported that Athens County had risen to the status of “high” in the CDC’s community spread levels. The university’s masking policy directly to corresponds with CDC recommendations and community levels. Community levels are based on three criteria: number of cases per 100,000, av erage number of hospital admissions for COVID-19 and average number of staffed inpatient beds occupied by patients with COVID-19, said James Gaskell, the Athens City-County health commissioner.

The Board of Elections office is trying to handle the issue in a nonpartisan way because it is a legal and timeline issue, not a political one, Brooks said.

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The Board of Elections staff is now responsible for gathering paperwork from the meeting in which the tie vote took place, includ ing statements from voting Board mem bers and other statements made about the issue at Board meetings.

Jay Edwards, the current representa tive for the 94th district, told The Post he had no current comment on the sit uation.

The documents need to be submitted to LaRose’s office within 14 days of the Aug. 17 Board meeting, and LaRose will have 10 days to consider the issue, Mc Guckin said. If either the Athens County Republicans or Democrats do not agree with LaRose’s decision, the issue can be brought before the Ohio Supreme Court.“Filing a mandamus action with the Ohio Supreme Court would be on the table,” Conrath said in an email. “But given the law and recent court rulings, LaRose should decide in favor of giving voters in the 94th District a choice of candidates.”Conrathsaid she believes the situa tion has aided her campaign and the po litical maneuvers have only angered and energized voters.

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“This is something that’s never happened before in the state,” Brooks said. “There is really nothing in pro tocol or anything for this situation.”

Tanya Conrath’s request to be included as the Dem ocratic candidate on the general election ballot for the 94th District Ohio House of Representatives seat will be approved or denied by the Ohio Secretary of State following a tie vote from the Athens County Board of Elections.Conrath said she decided to run after Rhyan Good man withdrew from the race following the Aug. 2 pri mary. During a regularly scheduled board meeting on Aug. 17, two Democratic members voted in favor of putting Conrath on the ballot and the two Republican members voted against it. A special meeting was then called to reconsider the tie vote on Aug. 22. The two Republican members did not attend the special meeting, which meant there was not a quorum and the Board could not revote.

Brooks did note the ballots will need to be printed and sent to overseas military members and civilians by Sept. 24, meaning a decision would need to be made by that date to determine whether Conrath would be on the ballot.

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Eligibility of Ohio House Candidate to be decided by Ohio Secretary of State rath’s eligibility as a candidate will now be decided by Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R). Conrath said she has felt as though the Republican members of the Board were attempting to take away the rights of Athens County voters to pick their next representative.“Wefollowed all of the rules and met all of the stat utory deadlines for filing as a replacement candidate and yet the 2 Republican board members on the Board of Elections voted against adding me to the ballot,” Conrath said in an email. “This process underscores why I’m running. The Republicans care more about holding on to their power than protecting our Democ racy.”The two Republican members of the Board, Aun drea Carpenter-Colvin and Gary Van Meter, did not respond to requests for comment from The Post with in 24Onehours.ofthe Democratic members of the Board and chair, Kate McGuckin agreed that Conrath had met all the necessary requirements to be an eligible candi date.However, Tony Brooks, deputy director of the Ath ens County Board of Elections, said it was a filing is sue. The Ohio legislature did not reschedule the filing deadlines to a later date to reflect the primary elec tions that were postponed due to the redistricting court challenges in Ohio.

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Councilmember Sarah Grace, D-At Large, said the ACIC could acquire and improve properties, construct and equip buildings, incur debt and issue revenue bonds to carry out the city’s development plans. It would also promote the welfare of citizens, stabilize the economy and provide employment.

Athens City Council met Monday to consider the authorization of documents needed to create and implement the Athens Community Improvement Corporation, or ACIC. If passed, the ordinance would allow Athens to utilize the ACIC as an economic development tool.

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Survey helps improve Athens sidewalk accessibility finds additional help and guidance from Stephanie Hunter, an Athens resident.

The committee is composed of five people, all from relevant, knowledge able backgrounds and all representing diverse parts of Athens. Dianne Bou vier is the Athens City Commission on Disability representative and chair. For Bouvier, being a part of the committee stemmed from her membership with the Athens City Commission on Disabil ity. From there, she saw the issues with Athens sidewalks, curb cuts, intersec tions and more. She often finds herself asking, “How are we creating a space that’s really in clusive?”“Isort of learned that we have the power to make decisions that are either inclusive or they’re exclusive and that sometimes just a little more knowledge helps you make a decision that’s more inclusive,” Bouvier said. Like Bouvier, Solveig Spjeldnes, Smedley’s successor and the commit tee’s City Council representative, said she was more than willing to help im prove the status of the sidewalks.

Together, Bouvier, Spjeldnes and the rest of their committee created a sur vey that would help the committee as sess how others in Athens viewed the accessibility and walkability of Athens.

“People are really concerned about the cracked sidewalks, the unwalkable sidewalks and getting injured,” Spjeldnes said. “Also, the primary focus of this has to do with people who have disabilities, people who are in a wheelchair or have complications walking. People in (those) situations, obviously, need to have real ly good sidewalks so that they can get around their community.”

Part of the mandate under the reso lution is to seek community input, hence the survey. Bouvier said it’s important to gain input from anyone and everyone who uses the sidewalks of Athens; the committee goes through “focus groups” to find accurate and effective informa tion. Ohio University students are one of those groups.

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The committee created an acro nym called SPACE, which provides the framework for how to discuss things re volving around pedestrian accessibility. SPACE stands for safety, proximity, ac cessibility, connection and ease.

The committee hopes the survey will bring about conversation and new ways of discussing sidewalks. “As students come back, we want them to talk about their experienc es with sidewalks and what their pri orities are,” Bouvier said. “They might have more observations about Uptown than I might where I live, or staff that like we’re away for the summer and are coming back. We really, really value their input because they are an integral part of SpjeldnesAthens.”said having student input is important, especially when so many students live on the west side of Athens. She hopes a more pedestrian-friend ly atmosphere will encourage people to partake in walking, biking or other non-walking transportation methods, ultimately helping the environment.

After conversations and concerns about sidewalks in Athens emerged, the Pedestrian Accessibility Committee was established. Formed through a resolu tion made by Athens City Council and put forth by former Councilwoman Ari an Smedley, the committee is striving to promote accessibility and walkability of Athens sidewalks through recommen dations and strategies.

The team is composed of Athens Mayor Steve Patterson, Athens city represen tative Rob Delach, the Athens commu nity representative and student repre sentative Neil Ryan. The committee also

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“I had the good fortune of meeting two of the real pioneers in the revolution of eating more healthy,” Kotso said. “Dr. Cald well Esselstyn (and) Dr. Colin Campbell, those two were working at the time and filmed a movie called Forks Over Knives. I had a chance to meet with them (by) co incidence but it really impressed me as to what they were trying to do to help people find a better way to cure chronic disease.” “Forks Over Knives” is a documenta ry that explores the lives of Dr. T Colin Campbell, a nutritional biologist, and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, a former top surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic. Each doctor reached the same conclu sion between healthy eating and chronic diseases: type 2 diabetes and heart disease can almost always be prevented by follow ing a plant-based diet. Heidi Fisher, the executive director of LHA, said that after working with the or ganization over the past three years, the experience has been particularly reward ing, even while navigating through chal lenges associated with the pandemic.

“I think anyone who is running a non profit during a pandemic and also after a pandemic will tell you there are definite ly many challenges associated with that, but a lot of rewards as well,” Fisher said. “We’re able to help individuals in our com munity who are maybe struggling with their lifestyle choices or … who are maybe struggling with depression or anxiety. The challenges are there for sure, but also (it’s) very rewarding to be able to help our com munity and help improve the health of the individuals that we serve.”

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Athens County Health Assessment, 34.2% of Athens resi dents reported not eating fruits or vege tables because they are too costly. Created in 2010, LHA has been working with edu cators and business owners to promote healthy eating in Athens county. The organization has created sever al programs for all members of the com munity. Those programs are Live Healthy Kids, The Complete Health Improvement Program and the Appalachian Health Sum mit.Tom Kotso, the founder of LHA, said TRE @TRERSPENCER1 TS582119@OHIO.EDU

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the organization began with inspiration for promoting healthy lifestyles.

Over the past decade, individuals living in Athens and those in surrounding com munities have responded well to LHA’s events and programs. Approximately 7,000 people have participated in many LHA ac tivities and contributed to its mission of promoting healthy dietary choices. Syd Hutchison, the marketing coordi nator for LHA, offered advice on the ben efits of joining LHA and committing to a healthier lifestyle.

“In my opinion, the biggest thing that you can benefit from with a healthy life style is just feeling better (and) just going through your life a little more confidently,” Hutchison said. “Knowing that you’re do ing what’s best for your body and for your spirit, and everything else doesn’t matter so much.”

10 / AUG. 25, 2022 New and returning students flooded College Green on Sunday afternoon to learn more about student organizations during the Involvement Fair. Despite poor weather conditions, many organizations shared more about themselves with stu dents.Even though student organizations are also displayed on BobcatConnect, the In volvement Fair provides a better oppor tunity for students to talk to members of these organizations in person. With over 500 student organizations, there are clubs for all interests, including academics, religion, culture and identity, sports, the arts, social groups and more. A MEMBER OF THE GEOLOGY CLUB TALKS ABOUT ROCKS WITH A STUDENT AT THE OHIO UNIVERSITY INVOLVEMENT FAIR IN ATHENS, OHIO, ON AUGUST 21, 2022. (ZOE CRANFILL | FOR THE POST) @CAROLINE_KAM12 CK603020@OHIO.EDU

“The pandemic was a punch to the face for a lot of organizations,” Williams said. “You had organizations that showed up last year with one member, or two or three, and we’re hoping to be able to grow back to what we were pre-pandemic and be able to gain resources to really do what our organization does.” If you were unable to attend the In volvement Fair, check out BobcatConnect to learn more about Ohio University’s stu dent organizations.

Alex Williams, a senior studying com puter science, is a part of the National So ciety of Black Engineers, an engineering organization that provides members with professional networking opportunities before they enter the workplace.

Students display their organizations at Involvement Fair

“When you come into college, you’re an incomplete human,” Williams said. “Your goal is to become more and more com plete as you grow, and part of that is gain ing a cultural experience.”

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“This has been a great opportunity to market our group,” Duktig said. “There have been so many people here who are interested, and otherwise we wouldn’t have been able to reach out to so many people.”Being involved on campus is one way many students meet new people and po tentially pursue leadership positions with in these organizations.

Riley Bowser, a freshman who is cur rently undecided, attended the Involve ment Fair with the hope of finding people to connect with. “I like looking around at the different opportunities around campus,” Bowser said.Brandon Duktig, a second-year grad student studying geological and earth sciences and geosciences and president of the Geology Club, thought that the In volvement Fair was a great way for student organizations to provide information to prospective members.

The pandemic changed many things, especially for student organizations that traditionally rely on meeting as a group and planning events together in person. As the university begins to recover from the pandemic, student organizations will also rebuild.

“I really liked the fact that it’s kind of a low-key event,” Koonce said. “It’s not an event that you have to sit and focus on. Maybe you’re coming off a class, maybe you’ve just been overwhelmed by your Tuesday syllabus week, and you just need some time to think to yourself and be like, ‘It’s gonna be alright, I’m going to go down and pet an alpaca or a duck.’”

“I love the alpacas,” Nanno said. “They’re my favorite, they’re super fluffy. I think (the petting zoo) is just cool. I like seeing everybody come out and all the an imals are really fun.”

Bailey Smith, a freshman studying bi ological sciences, enjoyed the petting zoo with several other students and said she particularly liked the animals she hadn’t seen before. “I like the donkey and the fluffy chick ens,” Smith said. “I’ve never seen fluffy chickens before. There’s goats, it’s some thing interesting, especially the fluffy chickens. Like, it (the chicken) is so off-putting but in a good way. It’s nice, I likeSmithit.” has attended other Welcome Week events to get involved on campus, including an event promoting Greek life. She said she is getting accustomed to life at Ohio University, although she said some of the walks between classes were long. “The campus is nice, I like it,” Smith said, “It’s just long walks and if you’re aller gic to pollen, take an allergy pill.” Nanno said he has also attended sev eral other Welcome Week activities so far, including the Party at Ping last Saturday at 6 p.m., which he said have helped him as similate to campus life. “I like campus a lot,” Nanno said. “I al ways thought it was beautiful. And I just like the whole community aspect of it, ev erybody’s always doing something togeth er. I think it’s really nice.”

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Koonce, a junior studying geography and the vice chair of creative events for UPC, said the petting zoo re turned this year after a successful debut Ohio’s University Programing Council (UPC) hosted a petting zoo for Welcome Week at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio on Aug. 23, 2022.

Koonce’s favorite animal at the pet ting zoo was an alpaca — a fan favorite. Constantine Nonno, a freshman studying biochemistry pre-med, also enjoyed the South American mammals.

For students looking to participate in Welcome Week, Koonce recommended attending an upcoming UPC event. “I, myself, have never been to a drag show,” Koonce said. “And a lot of people in UPC have said that it is a very fun and in teresting experience. And since, I’ve nev er been to one I’m like, ‘Why not just take the time since I’m in the club to go to the event that I’m supposed to be at in the first place.’ So I’m excited to see how that goes.”

Koonce said UPC has free events for students throughout the year and encour ages those who are interested to keep up with their schedule via UPC’s Instagram. The alpacas and goats seconded Koonce’s advice, although the fluffy chickens de clined to comment.

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The council will be hosting a comedy show featuring Luke Null Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Baker Theater and a drag show starring Silky Nutmeg Ganache Friday at 7 p.m. in Baker

The petting zoo, which took place Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. featured several dozen animals of varying breeds. This event was just one of several planned by the University Programming Council, or UPC, for Welcome Week.

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Now, I live in Athens, Ohio, as a full-time college student.Athens is a relatively small town, with a population right around 25,000. It’s teeming with small businesses and 20-somethings as Ohio University’s campus is a major pillar of the community. But, it’s also one of the poorest counties in IncludingOhio.the student population, over 50% of Athens residents have income levels below the poverty line, according to the Athens County Economic Development Council.It’sa stark contrast from living on a Navy base, and while I miss the “drop-everything-and-move” life I once had, it’s not because I don’t like where I currently live. I love Athens, and I wouldn’t change any of the choices that led me here. I was thrilled when I got my acceptance letter into the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism on OU’s mainAndcampus.I’mnot alone. Bridget “Bridge” Coffey had an ultimatum: If she wasn’t excited when she opened her accep-

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“Home is where the Navy sends you,” Bridge said. “I have to make a choice, and if I don’t like it, I can’t just be like, ‘Oh, well, I’m leaving … it’s a much bigger commitment.”Bridge explained she didn’t want to go far from home because being in the military had made her close with her family, and she didn’t want to miss out on anything. OU was the only school she applied to.

Military-afﬁliated OU students share why they chose Athens tance letter from OU, she would join the military. “And if I don’t like it, the Navy’s going to be there,” Bridge said. Bridge, a senior double-majoring in global studies: war and peace and political science, was born in Yokosuka, Japan – the same place I had been stationed for over three years. Bridge is the oldest of four and has lived in Florida, Whidbey Island off Washington State, Hawaii, Maryland, Bahrain and ﬁnally, Columbus, Ohio.

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“My parents always growing up called us the ultimate souvenirs,” she laughed.

When people ask me where I’m from, I usually say Pittsburgh. But a few years ago, I would have struggled with that question. I grew up as a Navy brat for a signiﬁcant part of my life — pretty much all of elementary school. Being a “brat” means one or both of your parents were in the service. My dad was a helicopter pilot for the Navy and the best part about being a military brat is that you get to move – a lot. I was born in Pensacola, Florida, but lived in places such as Norfolk, Virginia, San Diego, California, Guam and, ﬁnally, Japan for three-and-a-half years. Living overseas, I got the opportunity to have so much life experience at such an early age. I crossed the world’s busiest intersection. I learned origami and picked up Japanese phrases. I learned customs and visited temples. I even got to travel to other countries like Australia, China and Vietnam.

When people ask her where she’s from, Bridge usually says her family is from Columbus. She doesn’t feel as conState 99 Security Deposit per person nected to that area as some of her siblings, as she only spent two years there before coming to Athens for school.However, deciding where to come to college wasn’t exactly easy for her either.

“It’s not all sunshine and roses, you know?” she said. For me, the ﬂip side affected my hobbies. Since the age of three, I have been dancing. Now, many of the dancers I knew grew up doing competition dance have retained their skills even to this day. I’ve been left out of these conversations where my peers have bonded about their shared background, because this was never an option for me. For Bridge, it happened after she established herself

“It was hard and really overwhelming, just having the choice of picking where you’re going to go,” she said. In areas like Maryland and Columbus, Bridge said she met people who had never left the area and while they were eager to hear about her international experiences, Bridge said there’s “always a ﬂip side.”

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“We moved to the Middle East, and they don’t have softball,” Bridge said. “I was the only girl on the baseball team and I picked up basketball, soccer, net ball. It was cool and I’m glad I got to do it, but coming back here, it was just too hard and too fast.”

St. Peter, who served for over 20 years and did two tours in Germany, said it’s important to him that students are able to adjust to life in Ohio after they’ve been living overseas.

crazy I would be to not accept free tuition because my dad works for OU.”

Kyle echoed Bridge’s sentiment about being close with her family, and said he was inﬂuenced to come to OU partially because of her. He said he misses the international foods the most, and being able to vacation in different places when living overseas. But, he likes the stability of Athens.

Both Bridge and Kyle worked with OU’s Veterans and Military Student Services Center, located on the third ﬂoor of Baker University Center.

“We have students that are attending school here that have parents that are still serving overseas,” he said. “To have a network or to have a friendly face here that they can turn to … is important, and I get that.” His daughter, Sara Coey, was born abroad in Germany and moved to Athens in the sixth grade. “Ironically, I actually did not want to come to OU,” Coey said. “We had been in Athens for so long and I just wanted to get away for college … I really started to think about how

Coey, a 2022 graduate of OU who studied nursing, lived almost everywhere from Maine to Germany. When she ﬁrst moved to Ohio, she felt like she didn’t quite ﬁt in.

“Athens is a smaller community,” she said. “There’s really no other military families and everyone was born here, lived here and knew each other from preschool.”

“I want to do meaningful things,” she said. “And I know that even if I don’t make it back out overseas — I hope to, but even if I can’t — I know that what I want to do will always be meaningful everywhere.” ES320518@OHIO.EDU

Kyle, a sophomore studying communication sciences and disorders, said he always thought he would follow in his dad’s footsteps and join the military or some kind of uniformed service.

“That dependent or a spouse may be impacted if they have to stop their education to take care of the family or to become the breadwinner,” St. Peter said.

“We created a faculty and staff awareness training program to talk about some of the experiences that our dependents, spouses and veterans have had so they can harness those experiences in their classes,” St. Peter said. “They bring a wealth of knowledge, potentially of diversity (and) experiences if they’ve traveled across the country and moved across the globe.”

The Center Director Terry St. Peter said the Veteran’s Center doesn’t just serve students, it supports all military-afﬁliated members of the OU community, including dependents, spouses, veterans and active-duty members. These students span every college, St. Peter said. Established in 2014, the Center aims to provide advocacy and advising on behalf of military students. For example, St. Peter said the Center has policies in place on what happens if members are activated or deployed to other countries.

Coey said she loved the amount of student organizations there were at OU, and felt those helped her be closer to the community.

“I met a lot of dependents who had never heard of the Veteran’s Center,” she said. “There’s a lot of scholarships … They have a handful of student jobs to work in their ofﬁce. I know the workers there love meeting students and actually getting to know them.” Similar to me, Bridge doesn’t see herself living in the United States forever. He said she has tried to study abroad while in college three different times, but COVID-19 made her unable to do so. She misses the excitement and the uncertainty of being a military brat, she said, but is also focused on her passions now, including sexual and domestic violence advocacy and awareness. She hopes to work a non-governmental organization job in the Middle East of East Africa that deals with these issues.

“When you walk through the streets … you get the sense that it’s been here for a long time, because it has,” Kyle said. “It just feels very solid and grounded. It’s not going anywhere.”

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“I remember, when I was thinking about coming to college, it was like, ‘I don’t want to do any more school, I want to get it done as fast as I can,’” Kyle said. “But now I’m here and I’m like, ‘OK, this is the last time in my life I really get to learn and grow.’”

“I had never considered transferring because I found a couple organizations that I was really involved with,” she said. “I was also a learning community leader for three years. I really enjoyed showing new students OU and showing them everything OU had to offer.” She encouraged students to not only get involved on campus, but spoke to the value of being involved with the Center.

Her younger brother, Kyle Coffey, had a similar experience. He started playing football in the fourth grade but had to give it up once they moved to Bahrain. Luckily, he started to play rugby instead, and still plays today.

“Once we moved here to Ohio, this was the ﬁrst time we’ve lived somewhere for more than four years,” Kyle said. “So, it was nice, just being in one place and knowing people and being able to grow with people.”

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that I felt like I could travel in was important to me, because I wasn’t going to give that up from my past. Luckily, I found that journalism was the perfect option for me, combining travel and the social skills I had worked so hard to cultivate throughout my life. Bridge said she was also considering OU for photojournalism because of her passion for photography.

She had her sights set on The Ohio State University ﬁrst, but soon realized the Athens community was a better ﬁt for her. “I had grown up in Athens and it was just normal to me,” she said. “And then seeing how some of these other universities are — feeling like you would just be a number at a bigger university — really made me appreciate the size of OU.”

Despite some of these trade-offs, though, Bridge and I agreed our backgrounds as former Navy brats shaped us into who we are today. “It definitely honed a lot of what my personality is now, and the way I’m able to interact with people and be outgoing and extroverted,” Bridge said. “I find people easy to talk to, for the most part. And I like to think that people also find me easy to talk to. I feel like that has to do with me just having to do that, or else you’re never going to make friends.”Myexperience in the Navy influenced more than just my personality, which I consider to be generally outgoing and extroverted, but my career choice too. Though English had always been my strong suit, choosing a job and major

Now, he’s not in any rush to leave Athens.

“That’s all you have when you move every two years and you may never see people again, you want to remember,” Bridge said. “You take a lot of pictures.”

St. Peter said the Center also provides resources such as raising awareness of military-afﬁlated students on campus, memorials and a suicide awarness campaign for veterans. He estimated 3,500 students at OU are military-afﬁliated.

my family,” Hoffman said. “So when I have those breaks, it’s so awesome because I get to go home to Iowa. I can see my family (and) I’m very close with them.”

Sophia Hoffman, a sophomore studying media arts production and interdisciplinary fine arts, has maintained a 4.0 GPA while also being in the Honors College at Ohio Uni versity. Hoffman serves as the vice presi dent of Women in the Music Industry and books bands for concerts and organizes events for ACRN. Hoffman is also the trea surer for Women in Politics and pursues acting through student films and Rough Cut“I’mCollective.veryorganized,” Hoffman said. “I have a planner that I’m constantly adding to and checking because I also have two jobs that I work. I feel like little puzzle pieces and they all have to kind of stack together perfectly.”

As a freshman, Hoffman struggled to fit in at OU. Hoffman is originally from Texas and has family living in Iowa, which means Hoffman came to college without knowing anyone.“And so I just decided I’m gonna try to throw myself into as much stuff as possi ble to distract me from all of that,” Hoff man said. “And then it just kind of became my life and I’ve just realized I have such a passion for all those things.”

Listening to music is also important for Hoffman when college becomes too over whelming. Hoffman listens to The Beat les to feel better and relax after suffering panic“Sometimesattacks. I’m pushing myself so hard and I’m just firing off on all engines,” Hoff man said. “If I just kind of reconnect the fundamentals of what I really love and my true self, which is my creativity, that helps me.”Sammy Hemmelgarn, a freshman studying early childhood education, is still figuring out what to get involved in on campus. On Sunday, Hemmelgarn at tended the involvement fair and felt over whelmed. Despite the amount of other students also looking to sign up for orga nizations, Hemmelgarn found some prom ising prospects.

While Yoder is searching for a new job and remaining dedicated to other re sponsibilities, there’s a need to recognize when it all becomes too overwhelming. Yoder is aware of these moments and pri oritizes self-care by calling a close friend. And as other students prepare to commit themselves to their academics, organiza tions and other activities, a phone call or a meaningful conversation with friends once in a while may be a helpful tool to relax.“Ifind it’s when you have that one per son that you can trust with anything,” Yo der said. “You just call them and they’ll be immediately there and they’ll just listen.”

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Hoffman took advantage of the oppor tunity to try new things without knowing they would become interests. Hoffman’s involvement in organizations has empow ered her to learn the business side of the media art production and music indus tries.“I think especially being a woman, it’s even more important to have as much knowledge about what industry you’re working in as possible,” Hoffman said. “People are always going to try to take ad vantage of you and talk down to you. And it’s so important to be strong and be able to take care of yourself.” Despite Hoffman finding space and niches at OU, struggles still come with being an involved student. Hoffman does a few things when it comes to self-care. “For me, it’s always reconnecting with Freshmen walk through Alumni Gateway for the first time as students at Ohio University. (JESSE JARROLD-GRAPES | DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY)

“I think the (organizations) that I did get to did give me a lot of information,” Hem melgarnHemmelgarnsaid. only has 10 minutes to get from one class to another. But Hemmel garn said it should still be a feasible class schedule. And when school life does seem unmanageable, Hemmelgarn recogniz es that other students are going through similar situations and they can be a sup portSydneysystem.Yoder, a junior studying jour nalism, is balancing work and school orga nizations. Yoder is involved in PRSSA and is the secretary for the History Association on campus. Yoder has also produced films on campus and worked in the parking and transportation office but stopped because the job wasn’t a source of happiness.

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The transfer is redshirt freshman Park er Navarro, who spent last season at the University of Central Florida. Navarro ap peared in five games and completed one pass for four yards while rushing for 54 yards and three touchdowns. The oth er new quarterback is Callum Wither, a freshman out of Mississauga, Ontario.

Ohio’s 2022 season is just around the corner. With kickoff against Florida Atlan tic less than two weeks away, it’s time to take a look at Ohio’s roster headed into the second year under head coach Tim Albin. The Post will be previewing each posi tion group for the Bobcats daily, leading up to this season. Up first: the quarterbacks.

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Get to know Ohio’s quarterbacks attempts across the 12 games he played, good for about four attempts per game. He was a significant rushing threat, however, with 618 rushing yards and seven touch downs. The running game is where his ab sence will be most significantly felt. Who’s Back Ohio returns three quarterbacks from last year’s roster. The lineup includes Ka din Beler and CJ Harris, a pair of redshirt sophomores out of Phoenix, Arizona, and West Bloomfield, Michigan, respective ly. Neither one threw a pass for Ohio last season.The biggest returning name is Kurtis Rourke, who was the Bobcats’ main passer last year. In 10 games, he completed 65.3% of his passes for 1801 yards, 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Rourke provided the passing component in the dual-quar terback system the Bobcats utilized for much of last season, but he did still of fer a threat with his legs as the team’s third-leading rusher.

Who’s New There are two new quarterbacks on Ohio’s roster this year, one coming from the transfer portal and another from this year’s incoming freshman class.

Who’s Gone Ohio only had one departure at the quarterback position from last year’s ros ter, but it was a big one. Armani Rogers, who appeared in all 12 games for Ohio last season, took his talents to the NFL. He went undrafted and signed with the Washington Commanders as a tight end. As the position switch may suggest, Rogers didn’t do much passing for the Bobcats last year. He had only 49 total

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Position Outlook Albin all but confirmed at Mid-Amer ican Conference media day that Rourke would be the starter, which makes sense because he is the only player on this ros ter with more than two college passing attempts. However, Albin also said that the Bobcats would need more out of the quarterbacks than they got last year, so Rourke’s position is by no means secure. Rourke flashed his talents as both a passer and a runner last year but wasn’t strong enough in either role to win the starting job for good. It will be interest ing to see whether Rourke assimilates the role, or if he was just the next man up after Rogers’Rourkedeparture.willhave a lot to live up to, as his older brother Nathan was the last quarterback to lead Ohio to a bowl game during the 2019 season. It remains to be seen if Kurtis will be the next, but he may have the opportunity to do so.

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16 / AUG. 25, 2022 On a wet and rainy night, Ohio took on the 24th ranked team in the coun try, Xavier. The game resulted in a 0-0 draw. This was the Bobcat’s second game of the new season after a loss to Duquesne on Thursday. Ohio was on the short end of a lop sided margin in terms of shots as Xavi er had 15 while Ohio only had four. Ohio was more efficient with its shots, however, as half of them were on target while only four of the Musketeers’ 15 were on Freshmantarget.Celeste Sloma, from Co lumbus, Ohio, was in goal for the Bob cats. After giving up two goals Thurs day, Sloma performed strongly giving up no goals with four saves. Ohio was also outnumbered in cor ners as Xavier had six to Ohio’s one. Five of the six corners came in the first half for Xavier as there was only one SOCCER CARSYN PRIGGE (24) FIGHTS FOR THE BALL IN A GAME AGAINST BUFFALO ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2021. (CLAY STARK | FOR THE POST ) ELI JUSTICE FOR THE POST @OFFICIALELIJ EJ358918@OHIO.EDU Ohio battles for 0-0 draw with No. 24 Xavier combined corner from both sides in the second half.

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Who’s New? The only new running back on Ohio’s roster isn’t really new at all. Bryce Kitrell is now listed at running back after spending the 2021 season as a linebacker, where he appeared in one game.

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Running back has been one of Ohio’s most consistent positions over the last three years, but 2022 brings up some ma jor questions for the first time since the 2019Ohio’sseason.offense under former offensive coordinator and current head coach Tim Albin has always relied on a strong run ning game from both the running backs and quarterbacks, but it is time to focus on the backfield: Who’s Gone? Only two of Ohio’s seven running backs from last season are gone, and although one of the losses won’t be a big deal, the other may be the single most significant loss of production on the roster. That loss is De’Montre Tuggle, who is now with the Chicago Bears after three successful years in Athens. Across those three seasons, Tuggle totaled 1,838 yards on 287 carries and 24 rushing touchdowns SPORTS EDITOR and a pair of kick return touchdowns. While he spent substantial time split ting carries during his first two seasons, Tuggle was Ohio’s primary running back in 2021. He was one of the few bright spots in an otherwise disappointing season and his departure left a massive hole in Ohio’s offense. Who’s Back? Most of Ohio’s running back depth from 2021 will return this season. The group is headlined by O’Shaan Allison, who will presumably fill the number one role left open by Tuggle. Allison began his Ohio ca reer with a strong season in 2019, in which he was Ohio’s leading rusher with 869 yards on 138 carries and six touchdowns. Allison took a step back over the last two seasons, totaling just 87 carries across the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Whether that was due to his play or the emergence of Tuggle is not entirely clear, but the Bob cats will be hope that he can recapture his 2019Alsoform.returning are Nolan McCormick, Tyler Toledo, Sieh Bangura and Julian Ross. Bangura was the only one who had any carries last season, with 12 for 93 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Another freshman performed strongly for the Bobcats as Eve Berish recorded two shots with one of them being on goal. Redshirt senior Haley Miller and junior Shae Robertson each recorded a shot, with Robertson’s be ing on goal. In a night that was prolonged by rain, the Bobcats had an incessant en ergy to their play and fought hard in this battle against a ranked opponent. Ohio returns to action next Sunday at 7 p.m. in Huntington, West Virginia, to take on Marshall. The Bobcats will play their home opener the following week at 1 p.m. against the Virginia Mil itary Institute.

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Position Outlook Thanks to the departure of Tuggle, running back is one of the more intriguing positions on Ohio’s roster. The program will be dealing with some real uncertainty for the first time in a few years. Over the past three seasons, Tuggle and Allison accounted for 73.3% of the Bobcats’ non-quarterback carries. That means for the first time since 2018, they head into a season without a clear idea of who the top two running backs will be. Ohio will need somebody else to step up in the backfield, especially since the loss of Tuggle is combined with the fact that Armani Rogers is also gone. With so many past producers in the running game gone, Albin faces a tough challenge to en sure Ohio remains a strong team on the ground. backs

Who’s Back One of the most notable players returning to Ohio’s to know Ohio’s defensive line at per person defense is Kai Caesar. Last season, the defensive tackle played in all 12 of Ohio’s games, recording 25 tackles and 1.5 sacks. While he didn’t record the most tackles or sacks on the team, Caesar served as team captain and was a strong leader on defense. Also returning is Bryce Dugan, a staple on the Bobcats’ defensive line. Dugan completed 34 tackles during the 2021 season, two of which were for big losses. He really found his stride towards the end of the season, assisting on 11 tackles in the last ﬁve games. Dugan will be looking to start this new season right where he left off.

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Other notable names returning to Ohio’s defensive line are Rodney Mathews, Denzel Daxon, Michael Taylor and Jeremiah Burton. Who’s New Over the offseason, Ohio welcomed defensive end Dontay Hunter II to the team. The redshirt junior spent the last two seasons at Purdue, where he did not play. Because Hunter II hasn’t had the opportunity to showcase his talents at the college level yet, he may be excited to get out on the ﬁeld for Ohio. Hunter II will bring something new to the program and elevate Ohio’s defense this year.

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Ohio has had a lot to work on and adapt over the offseason, including its defense. Its defensive line looks a little different this year but has the same goal: keep Ohio from getting down in games and help the team hold on to itsHere’sleads.a breakdown of Ohio’s defensive line going into the 2022 season: Who’s Gone Ohio will be missing former defensive end Will Evans, who played a big part in Ohio’s 34-17 win against Akron last season. With his six solo tackles, two sacks, and one forced fumble in that game, Evans helped Ohio earn its ﬁrst win in 2021. By the end of the season, Evans led the team with 4.5 sacks.

Position Outlook Not only did Ohio add a few new players on defense, it also added a new defensive coordinator: Spence Nowinsky. Before coming to Ohio, Nowisnky served as co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Miami for four years. Under Nowinsky, the Bobcats defensive line may be structured a bit differently. Change can be a good or bad thing and switching things up on defense might be the change of pace the Bobcats need this year. They gave up a number of big leads during Mid-American Conference play last season, including a three-touchdown lead in their 27-26 loss to Buffalo. If Ohio’s defensive line can come back stronger than last year, it can boost Ohio to a better season than last.

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Jewish community of Quebec feels alienated in the wake of Bill 21. Among the poll’s many interesting findings, the most compelling is that 60% of Jewish individuals feel that they don’t feel like “full-fledged” members of society in Quebec.Intruth, no matter what the State’s reasoning is, the province is bent on becoming a place that discourages practicing religion. Quebec society is very sheltered, with most Quebecers having very little contact with people from non-Christian religions. This law was clearly made and passed by those who don’t care to consider people who may be unlike them. Bill 21 is still just one tool that the Quebec government is using to push the province into secularism, a move that is quickly creating a hostile envi ronment for openly religious individuals. When we ban individuals from expressing their faith, we are infringing on their freedom of speech and religion.

In early 2019, the Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) gov ernment passed Bill 21, which bans public workers in po sitions of authority from wearing religious symbols while on duty. Specifically, the law affects any public employ ee who carries a weapon, including law officers, crown prosecutors, government lawyers, judges, school princi pals and teachers. The reasoning behind enacting this, as explained in the bill’s text, is that Quebec is a “lay State”. This means that Quebec is supposed to be a state for people who are not in the clergy. The laicity of the state is based on four principles, one of which is Quebec’s reli gious neutrality, but also freedom of conscience and re ligion.Ifyou feel that this law infringes on the freedom of religion in a lay State, you’d actually be in the minority amongst most Quebecians, who overwhelmingly support the bill. But things may be changing in public opinion due to a third grade teacher being fired for wearing a hijab at the beginning of the year. A recent poll also found that the Once you get to college, there’s an unspoken pressure to spend your college years looking for romantic relation ships like the ones in movies and on television. It can cer tainly be fun, and even healthy, to romanticize your life in that way. But, it’s an easy way to get let down if you don’t fit into the societal beauty standard. Don’t get me wrong, it’s very important to have stan dards and to know that you deserve to be treated with the utmost respect and care if you’re looking for something long-term or just a hookup, that much is the bare mini mum. However, it’s easy to feel tempted to settle for less just to say you’re in a relationship due to constantly com paring yourself to others. Often, you may find yourself watching people swarm to others who may as well have Barbie dolls modeled after them. The question of why it’s so easy for them to have just about anyone they want can quickly turn into questioning your own looks. From personal experience, I felt like there was pres sure to download at least one dating app once I was on campus. Was it fun? Yes, for a little while, but the moment THE BEDPOSTHEBREW

Dating is hard if you don’t fit into the societal beauty standard

Doyouagree?TellHadassbytweetingherat @HadassGalili. you are as a person. Don’t worry, I didn’t forget that BedPost is an advice column. While I am still working through my intrusive, doubtful thoughts, I think it gives me a particularly nu anced perspective. If you’re feeling less than in compari son to others’ looks, please do not take your frustrations out on them. As Lady Gaga once said, they were born that way and there’s nothing anyone can do to change that. Instead, take enormous amounts of pride in the person you are in this moment. The core of who you are will be attractive to the person you’re meant to be with. You do not need to change anything about yourself for someone to like you. Creating a false version of your self benefits no one and is not worth the sacrifice of your mental and/or physical health. Prioritize taking care of yourself and loving who you are because you will never be able to fully love someone else if you don’t love your self first. Lean into that and know your worth because you deserve someone who is obsessed with all of you, not just what you look like. tainly be fun, and even healthy, to romanticize your life in about easy it seemed for others that don’t look like me to go on uationship in which someone liked me back, I realized they would rather be with. Even after working through son to others’ looks, please do not take your frustrations self benefits no one and is not worth the sacrifice of your

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Quebec can be a lay State, but its citizens shouldn’t have to be present or be secular too. The recent poll shows that this law is restrictive and scaring Jewish people. Once we start policing personal identity, we begin down a dark path of uniformity and surveillance. A world in which ev I realized I was basing my self-worth on how many peo ple thought I was or wasn’t attractive enough, I deacti vated my account and deleted the app. I shouldn’t have let something so superficial motivate me to pick apart my favorite photos of myself, but I still thought about how easy it seemed for others that don’t look like me to go on dates and get into relationships.

As far back as middle school, I have felt like I wasn’t good enough for someone to even look my way, let alone have feelings for me. By the time I found myself in a sit uationship in which someone liked me back, I realized that those doubts didn’t go away because I subconscious ly felt like there would be someone more attractive that they would rather be with. Even after working through those doubts and realizing that I am perfectly enough for the right person, college brought in those doubts in a different form. It sucks to mentally go back and forth about how much you’d like to have someone come up to you solely because they think you’re attractive while also wanting someone to find you attractive because of who eryone is the same (or at least presents as such) is not a world I want to live in. But it seems that for most Quebec ers, their circles are fairly homogeneous. I will be interested to see where this goes and if there will be a flood of Jewish emigrants from Quebec. This law makes me fear for my Quebec brothers and sisters, but I am almost certain this is not the last law that will be made in the name of maintaining the state’s laicity. My last piece of advice is to talk to me. Seriously, reach out to me. If there is anyone who is prepared and able to help first year Jewish students it’s me. I know your posi tion very well, and sometimes I feel like I am still one of you. But the sense of loss is lesser because I have followed my own advice. I have felt uncomfortable, I have found my people, I am involved and I am beyond proud of who I am. I hope you are too.

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Finding balance in family, friends, passions during busy school year

With school starting back up for many of us, the nerves may be setting in. Wheth er you’re in high school, college or start ing a new job, there are many ways to stay motivated and organized. Here are four ways to set yourself up for a great year: Get a planner Organizing your assignments, events and appointments is extremely helpful, especially if you are a busy person. There are so many options for planning out your weeks. There are great planners on Etsy, GRACE BREZINE ASST. BEAT EDITOR @GRACEBREZINE GB194519@OHIO.EDU

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even some that you can customize. If you aren’t a pen and paper type of person, apps can help keep your daily life organized, from calendars to to-do lists and even some options to set reminders. Either way, you can stay on top of things even during the busy weeks. Wake up at the same time every day Even if your classes start at differ ent times or your schedule is constantly changing, having the routine of waking up at the same time is key to staying motivat ed. Try to have a few things you do every morning, even if they are small like mak ing your bed and pouring yourself a cup of coffee. This healthy habit will keep your mind sharp and your body well-rested. Keep your space organized Having a messy room or disorganized space will push you out of your set routine. It will distract your mind, and you won’t be as productive as you can be. Cleaning your room can be therapeutic and relieve stress. Keeping your things in one place, too, will make your morning routine faster and easier. There are great desk organiz ers on Amazon and great storage systems for your closet at IKEA.

Set aside time for self-care High school and especially college is extremely tiring and can start to get to you if you don’t take the time to take care of yourself. “Self-care Sunday” can be a time for you and your friends to clean up your place and get back on track for the week. Whatever resets you for the next week is what you should do on this day. Write in your planner, clean your room, go for a walk and maybe even do a face mask. You will feel confident returning to school or work on Monday.

Ah, the beginning of the school year. As the dog days of summer slowly come to a close, the reality of late-night mental breakdowns and tedious study sessions in Alden Library steadily come to the forefront. It’s clear that there needs to be a playlist to calm all of our Fall Semester nerves.When it comes to studying in particular, you need music that will energize, motivate and lift your spirits, so here are 10 songs to make for the ultimate fall study playlist: “BIZCOCHITO” by Rosalia

If you’ve been an active member of the TikTok community lately, you know exactly the energy this song brings. With only a one-minute and 49-second run-time, “BIZCOCHITO” is a fast-paced rollercoaster full of bumping bass and Rosalia’s impeccable rap-like verses that will snap you out of that study haze. Deﬁnitely start off with this song; it is quirky and fun and will bring Pop Latino music to center stage.

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“VIRGO’S GROOVE” by Beyonce Fresh off her seventh solo studio album, “RENAISSANCE,” this song is perfect if you’re looking for a 1970s disco-tech vibe. “VIRGO’S GROOVE” is a lengthy track but will make the time go fast as you’re reading through a 20-page article or going through Quizlet ﬂashcards in the depths of midnight. Overall, Beyonce’s voice will cure your tiredness and encourage you to get up and grab another cup of coffee and grind your way through that intimidating assignment.

“Tek It (Sped Up)” by Cafune This is another fast-paced song that will allow any student to ﬁnd the light at the end of the tunnel, especially after chipping away at a 15-page paper. A song about being totally infatuated with someone, “Tek It (Sped Up)” will make you take a moment to reminisce on someone important in your life. Maybe that can become your motivation to push towards the ﬁnish line of your study session.

“Want Want” by Maggie Rogers Don’t worry; even though you’re halfway through this stacked tracklist, “Want Want” won’t bring down its predecessors’ go-lucky, enthusiastic tone. In particular, this song contains wailing guitars, screeching vocals and Rogers’ charisma, which will make your head bop up and down by the end of it. If you need a pickme-up, even after several doses of caffeine, this is the song for you.

“Bad Habit” by Steve Lacy I know what you’re thinking, “Another TikTok song?” But honestly, “Bad Habit” is the relaxed, upbeat song you’ll need to relieve some stress after a long night. Lacy’s voice is mesmerizing, ﬁlling your ears with sweet harmonies and lyrics that will transport you to a different place. If you need a song that reminds you of the sweetness of summer love, this must be added to your playlist immediately!

“Daylight” by Harry Styles Following the cool, sensual tone of “Bad Habit,” Harry Styles is the right transition into fully overcoming that mid-study slump. “Daylight” sounds like you’re walking the sunshine-ﬁlled streets of your favorite city, magically escaping into a state of bliss. A song that will easily make you swoon and smile, Styles’ charisma and subtle production will make you want to get up and take a much-needed stretch while also shaking out all the tiredness from before.

“Vroom Vroom” by Charli XCX As you near the end of your study session, “Vroom Vroom” might just be the song that gets you to the ﬁnish line, hence the title. As Charli XCX sings of being a conﬁdent, strong and powerful woman, any listener will also see this tone start to rub off onto themselves, causing one to tackle assignments with ease. It’s a song that is so fast and furious, you won’t realize the hardest part of the night is over. “Clocks” by Coldplay While “Vroom Vroom” is a much-needed addition to any study playlist, Coldplay is also another band that is amazing at calming one’s nerves, especially the night before a major exam. “Clocks” has a lot of instrumentals playing in the background, but Chris Martin’s smooth voice almost makes it sounds like you’re being gently reassured to keep going, even if it is reaching midnight.

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“State of Grace (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift Lastly, Taylor Swift is essential to ending any study playlist. “State of Grace (Taylor’s Version)” is not as boisterous or eccentric as some of the other songs previously listed, but it is great to play in the background when you need a reassuring song that tells a story. Overall, this song will help you ﬁnd your inner peace and signal the end of your study session.

“Your Best American Girl” by Mitski While Mitski’s voice is barely heard in the ﬁrst 30 seconds of the song, “Your Best American Girl” builds on a crescendo, slowly causing listeners to lift their heads, stop what they’re doing and wonder what’s

The top 25 Lord Huron Songs, ranked in their goodbye; one reminds the other that in their mind they’re always going to see them as theirs.

11. “Not Dead Yet” This track off of “Long Lost” is relatable to anyone who’s gone through a rough time and has kept a somewhat cheerful at titude through the whole thing, continu ing to keep going and reiterate that they’re not dead yet.

8. “When the Night is Over” Even in the midst of the quiet, beautiful instrumentals and the mysterious vibe of the song, the poetic lyrics about searching for a lost lover and seeing them in every thing take center stage here.

This track takes a slightly romanticized look at regret. The narrator regrets leaving his lover, and no matter where he goes, he comes back to them, asking them to love him the way that they used to.

10. “The Night We Met” Popularized by the show “Thirteen Reasons Why,” this heartbreaking song describes the time after a breakup, where the hurt is fresh enough to manifest itself as regret for getting into the relationship in the first place, leaving you haunted by the metaphorical ghost of your ex.

19. “I Lied ft. Alison Ponthier” The only way the feeling of “I Lied” can be described as is a sad relief. Both lovers are ending their dull relationship and fi nally saying goodbye to one another and coming to terms with their lack of love for each other, creating a sad tune for heart break.18.“Emerald Star” Despite the change in pace from folkrock to progressive rock throughout the entire “Vide Noir” album, it was done well, exemplified by the final track “Emerald Star.” The narrator’s heartbreak of finding out that the love of his life doesn’t love him anymore, combined with the dark, dramatic instrumental, makes for a great song.17. “Way Out There” Mysterious in tone, “Way Out There” feels like a dark fantasy story, in which the narrator describes his attitude towards death and its inevitability as he slowly drifts away from the world and the life he once16.inhabited.“LoveMe Like You Used To”

7. “In the Wind” You know the feeling of watching someone you love move away and not knowing if they’ll ever return? That feel ing of loss? “In The Wind” puts that feeling into words and sets it to music in a way few have before.

24. While“Brother”most songs from their “Lone some Dreams” album are about love and exploration, “Brother” differentiates itself by describing a deep friendship between two men who have known each other for as long as they can remember.

20. “She Lit a Fire” Boundless love and an acoustic guitar dominate this song, describing both the girl the narrator is in love with and the journey he takes through mountains, des erts, forests and seas to see her again.

6. “Frozen Pines” Flowery lyrics and acoustic guitar come together for a song about losing a loved one and choosing to live your life anyways, knowing you’ll see them again on the other side.

9. “Wait by the River”

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In 2010, indie folk-rock band Lord Hu ron released their first EP, “Into the Sun.” Since then, they have released four al bums, another EP, and several singles, making for a detailed and complex discog raphy in which we’ll look at their 25 best pieces.25.“Until the Night Turns” Despite focusing on the world’s end, this song is surprisingly upbeat. Its fast tempo and message about enjoying your self as the world comes to an end make for a genuinely cheerful song.

21. “Mine Forever” This song is a tearful goodbye in which two lovers struggle to part. There is hope ALICIA SZCZESNIAK FOR THE POST AS589820@OHIO.EDU @ALICIA_SZCZ

5. “Ends of the Earth”This song is wan derlust set to music, expressing a deep de sire to travel the world and a heartbreak ing willingness to leave the one you love in order to do so.

This expression of love resonates with all who grew up near the Great Lakes, in which lyrics about the desire to return to them combine with quiet and calm instru mentals, almost reminiscent of the sound you would hear out of your backyard on a summer night.

Themes of regret and apologizing car ry the somber tune, where the narrator asks his lover for forgiveness after a fight, promising to wait by the river for her until she’s ready to forgive him, if she ever is.

4. “Long Lost” This song is a sequel to “Ends of the Earth,” in which the narrator is now trav eling and exploring, expressing a desire to continue doing so in conjunction with or chestral instrumentals.

3. “Ancient Names Part 1” Their most complex song in terms of the arrangement, “Ancient Names Part 1,” goes through several different tempos, genres and sections in order to create a rhythmically driven and musically diverse piece.2.“Love Like Ghosts” This violin-driven song explains how love can be like ghosts, few people have truly seen it. When you least expect it, it comes back to haunt you; sometimes, it can only be felt when it hurts you.

23. “Your Other Life” Detailing the end of a relationship for reasons related to cheating and lies, the band’s most recent release is for the jilted lover in all of us, as it reminds listeners of past22.heartbreaks.“TwentyLong Years” The stripped-back instrumental and lonesome vocals really sell this song, mak ing it sound both like a nostalgic song from your grandfather’s radio and a song to sing around a bonfire with friends.

1. “Meet Me in the Woods” Whenever something big happens, you come back a changed person. This song puts that feeling of change into words and sets it to music, creating one of the most beautiful songs ever heard.

13. “The Balancer’s Eye” The poetic lyrics of the song take a look at existential dread, and the fear of the unknown after death, sung over a catchy combination of loud and fast guitars and drums.12.“The Ghost On The Shore”

15. “Fool for Love” This surprisingly upbeat song tells the story of a man in love with a woman who is engaged to another, and his attempt to win her affection by fighting her fiance. Unfortunately, her fiance is a massive man who easily beats him, leaving him to die as he realizes he was destined to lose either way.14. “Hurricane (Johnnie’s Theme)” Upbeat and energetic, “Hurricane” is a change in pace to a summery tune, talking about the fun of living life on the edge. The narrator describes his restlessness and his love for thrills, making it a cheerful song for the rebel in all of us.

The production will take place at Ben nett Hall Auditorium at the Ohio Univer sity Chillicothe, or OUC, campus from Wednesday, Aug. 24, until Saturday, Aug. 27, with all performances starting at 7 p.m.

“I think if there is a modernization to ward classics, it’ll bring a younger and fresher audience or an audience that may not have been drawn to the classics be forehand,” Vandecar said.

“It’s more modern, it’s more up to date, although you’re still going to feel like you’re in that time era,” Harper said. “The ladies are still striving to marry rich, so you still have that gender diversity; how ever, the verbiage is different.”

Aleigh Papagno, a first year graduate student studying piano performance and pedagogy, has read the original story and enjoys it, but thinks the tale would benefit

Jane Austen’s beloved novel, “Pride and Prejudice,” has undergone many adapta tions since its publication in 1813. From zombies to British television series, the tale has gone through some serious mod ifications. Despite these different interpretations, one thing remained the same: the mes sage. Overarching themes of love, class struggle and gender conformity remain untouched. The story is beloved for its timelessness while maintaining the ability to beMatthewreimagined.Harper and the cast of Paper City Players hope to continue the history of cherished adaptations while executing their own vision and adding their own touch.Paper City Players is a community theater group founded by Harper and his wife, Amanda, four years ago. The theater group is full of all ages, ranging from teen agers to seniors. “This is a community theater,” Harp er said. “All walks of life are welcome and open to this.”

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Although no OU students are members of the cast, Harper sees potential in ex panding the community theater’s reach at the university.

As opening night approaches, Harper said he is looking forward to the reaction of the audience, as well as hopes viewers leave with a smile on their face.

“It’s going to be a minimalistic set,” Harper said. “This is something we enjoy as well. We want the acting of the theater, the theatrics, to shine, not the furniture. We want the story to come through with theAnotheracting.” element that is different about this retelling is the traditional gender roles. The role of Mr. Collins is played by a gender fluid person, and the role of Mary is played by a male-presenting actor.

“I would say I’m excited for people to experience a funny, heartwarming inter pretation of Pride and Prejudice,” Harp er said. “If you love ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ you’re going to love this interpretation. If you don’t know ‘Pride and Prejudice,‘ you’re also going to love it because it’s go ing to be funny enough to keep your at tention.”

@ALYSSA_DANCCRUZ AC974320@OHIO.EDU IF YOU GO WHAT: The Paper City Players’ production of Kate Hamill’s adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice”

WHERE: Wednesday, August 24th – Saturday, August 27th at 7 p.m. WHEN: Bennett Hall Auditorium ADMISSION: $8 from new changes.

“ I would love to tapinto the student bodyof OUC,” Harper said.

Although there are some edits in plot elements, Harper is certain the production will provide the same powers of transpor tation viewers to the time period.

The specific adaptation Paper City Players will perform was created by Ka tie Hamill. The small cast of 12 characters adds an element of simplicity, as does the conservative set.

Paper City Players to perform new rendition of timeless classic

“I like the idea of giving classics a new, modern spin,” Papagno said. Jordan Vandecar, a freshman studying psychology, agrees with Papagno and sees an advantage to rethinking old stories.

“I think that there’s talent, they just don’tknow of this (PaperCity Players) yet.”

The Hocking River Sweep service event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Solar Panel parking lot, 701 E. State St. Hosted by the Center for Campus and Community Engagement, this annual volunteer event will help clean up the Hocking River. Participants will work in small groups to cover selected sections of the river, and are advised to wear closed-toed shoes. Gloves and trash bags will be provided, and participants are invited to a free picnic lunch after the event. Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.

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Admission: Admission: 21+: $8, Underage: $10 TFU, Rat Faced Bastards and Mad World will take the stage at the Smiling Skull Saloon, 108 W. Union St., at 10 p.m, with doors opening at 9 p.m. The three artists will perform a lively evening of hardcore punk.

Sunrise Yoga on the Green will take place on the Ping Center lawn at 7 a.m. Join Bobcats Well-Being for a peaceful start to the day with a morning sunrise yoga session.

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Admission: Free The Code Red Adoption Event will begin at 10 a.m. and last until noon at Kindred Market, 284 E. State St. Hosted by Friends of the Shelter Dogs, visitors can meet and adopt shelter dogs as well as participate in a raffle for gift baskets worth $100. All proceeds benefit Friends of the Shelter Admission:Dogs.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 Lincoln Mash and Heather Alley take the stage at the Eclipse Co. Store, 11309 Jackson Drive, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join the country and bluegrass duo for a weekend brunch

Admission: $4 SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

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Free A LGBTQ Community Walk and Roll will take place at 11:30 a.m. and meet at West State Park. This family-friendly event, hosted by the LGBT Center, offers an open walk for the LGBTQIA+ community. Participants will walk along a bike path in a loop accessible for all participants. Those interested in visiting Larry’s Dawg House, 410 W. Union St., after the walk can plan to go to the restaurant at 12:30 p.m.

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Admission: Free Sunny Bleau will perform at Eclipse Co. Store, 11309 Jackson Drive, starting at 7 p.m. Join Sunny and the boys for an evening of acoustic roots, blues and Admission:blues-rock.Free

Admission: Free A Welcome Weekend Show will occur from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at The Union, 18 W. Union St. Hosted by ACRN, the show will feature five bands: Plastic Lemonade, Rylee Bapst, Rent Free, Six Flags Guy and Inch.

A Free Community Picnic will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Athens Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 171 Morris Ave. Come out to this community event and enjoy free food outside, or inside the church if there is

Likewise, mxdwn music said, “Whether a listener is reliving their teenage days or currently in their teenage days, Emotional Creature is a fun record for all to enjoy and to get lost in theNow,feels.”the band is preparing for their performance at Wonderbus Music & Arts Festival in Columbus this upcoming weekend, while also gearing up for a US and European tour. Clearly, Beach Bunny is not just a one-hit wonder with only TikTok followers as their fan-base. Instead, they are a group that is constantly raising their musical expectations, creating work that is a reflection of their adolescence and inner turmoil.

24 / AUG. 25, 2022 Beach Bunny was originally a solo project headed by frontwoman Lili Trifilio, a singer-songwriter from Illinois who was recording her own music, including her 2015 musical debut “6 Weeks” and an EP called “Animalism.” A year later, she released her second and third EPs, “Pool Party “and “Crybaby.” Yet, Trifilio needed back-up, especially as a woman trying to make her mark on the alternative-indie music scene. Shortly after the release of Crybaby, she enlisted the help of three new band members, Aidan Cada, Jon Alvarado and Matt Henkels, sporting the new stage name Beach Bunny. In 2018, the band dropped their first EP together, and Trifilio’s fourth, titled “Prom Queen.” The EP allowed Beach Bunny to truly mark their territory in music, gaining the attention of those on GRACE KOENNECKE FOR THE POST @GRACE_KOE GK011320@OHIO.EDU We Are P A R T T I M E , Y E A R R O U N D P O S I T I O N S A V A I L A B L E JOIN OUR TEAM F i t n e s s S u p e r v i s o r HIRING B u i l d i n g S u p e r v i s o r C o m m u n i t y C e n t e r C a s h i e r C h i l d c a r e I n s t r u c t o r s Artist Spotlight:

Beach Bunny is constantly raising musical expectations TikTok with its lead single of the same name, “Prom Queen.” The EP revealed Trifilio’s perspective on the diet culture, eating disorders and physical appearance of young women, making the body of work a poignant, vulnerable statement that proved the band’s full understanding of what it means to struggle with your identity and sense of belonging. Receiving a seal of approval by young music listeners around the world, Beach Bunny took the success of their EP in stride and continued to create, signing to independent record label Mom+Pop the following year. As a result of this record deal came Beach Bunny’s first full-length album, “Honeymoon,” which dropped shy of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The album appeared on The New York Times and The Rolling Stone’s “Best Albums of 2020” pieces, a sure sign that the band was moving in the right direction sonically. After dealing with touring setbacks and delayed music production, Beach Bunny came back more resilient than ever with another EP in 2021 called “Blame Game.” Following their return came collaborations with major artists such as Teagan and Sara on “Cloud 9” and MARINA on “I Love You But I Love MeWhileMore.” these collaborations pushed Beach Bunny to build on other artists’ techniques and lyricism, the band wanted to do even more. This meant pushing outside of their comfort zones, thus unveiling their most recent sophomore album, “Emotional Creature.” Emotional Creature is only a month old, but sees Trifilio and her bandmates explore a new theme: love. From the high intensity of “Oxygen,” a confessional song that sees the frontwoman admit to her feelings for someone to the 90s rom-com inspired “Entropy,” the album has received rave reviews from fansRecently,alike. The Rolling Stone reviewed the album saying, “It’s empowering to see Trifilio own the full spectrum of her emotions, and it’s what cements Beach Bunny’s latest record as a masterclass in confessional rock and roll.”

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