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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

Remaining transparent with our audience A

ELLEN WAGNER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

s journalists, one of the first things we are taught is to report the truth.

At The Post, we have policies in place to ensure we are as transparent as possible with our readers. We want to be able to establish trust with our audience and be able to keep it.

Each article that is written has to go through an editing process where we check for grammar and structure issues. We also fact check every article printed.

Writers sit down with editors and go through their notes and recordings to make sure quotes, dates, locations, names and any other important information are correct.

That is not to say we don’t ever make mistakes. We sometimes make a human error because we’re still learning as student journalists. It frustrates us when we make them, but we learn to take ownership of our mistakes and learn from them.

We also want to show that we are using reliable sources when reporting to show where we got our facts, which is why one of The Post’s policies is to not use anonymous sources.

Recently, we used an anonymous source when reporting on the incident of the man

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falling from the utility pole last week.

It was a tough decision to move forward with reporting on the story.

On one side, the video, which we did not publish, was quickly going viral on social media. On the other side, people did not want to be put on the record for fear of getting in trouble with a student organization or the police. Many were too intoxicated to go on the record.

We ultimately decided it was a better decision to write the story because nothing like this had happened in Athens in recent years.

Since the video was spreading on social media, and people might not want to watch it, we decided not to upload it with the article. Instead, we described what could be seen in the video and used what witnesses told us.

For the anonymous source, we spoke to someone who agreed to go on the record but did not want their name used. In addition, between four reporters, we spoke to dozens of people on the street to get a better sense of what happened.

We spoke to as many people as possible until we comfortably had enough informa-

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In the morning, the article was updated with more information from the police report and videos posted on social media.

That was a rare instance in which we went outside our normal policies, but we felt it was important to find out as much information as possible to report and prevent false information from spreading.

While it is a rare occurrence that we go outside our anonymous source policy, it was important to explain to our audience why it was done.

As journalists, it’s up to us to find out the facts and be as transparent as possible with our audience.

Ellen Wagner is a senior studying journalism at Ohio University and the editor-in-chief of The Post. Have questions? Email Ellen at ew047615@ohio.edu or tweet her @ewagner19.

Correction: An article from the Sept. 12 issue with the headline “How the Battle for the Bell was born” misspelled a name of a source. The article “Bouncing back from tragedy” misspelled a name of a source.

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7 recipes to celebrate National Pawpaw Day SYDNEY WALTERS FOR THE POST This past weekend, Albany, Ohio, hosted the annual Pawpaw Festival in honor of Ohio’s state fruit. If you didn’t get your fill of all the delicious pawpaw treats the festival had to offer, Thursday happens to be National Pawpaw Day. Here are seven recipes to satisfy your pawpaw addiction until next year: SALSA If you enjoy salsa, there’s no doubt you’ll enjoy a salsa made with the pawpaw fruit.

The Simple Pawpaw Salsa recipe from Light Orange Bean has all the classic ingredients found in normal salsa but adds in the creamy and tropical flavors of the pawpaw.

RICE PAPER ROLLS Put an Asian twist on the Midwest-native fruit. The Pawpaw, Papaya & Summer Inspired Rice Paper Rolls recipe from 84th&3rd combines pawpaw, mint, cabbage, red chili, cilantro, vermicelli noodles and your choice of meat, if you’d like.

CHEESECAKE Because the pawpaw is a citrus fruit, it

isn’t used much in a dinner setting, but that leaves us with an abundance of options for pawpaw desserts. Since pawpaws are perfect for dessert, Earthly Delights graced the world with a cheesecake recipe featuring pecan crust.

ICE CREAM Need something to cool you down after a hot day? Look no further than a pawpaw ice cream recipe. Whisk up eggs, cream, sugar, vanilla beans and pawpaw puree for the cool, citrus treat. If you don’t have an ice cream maker yet, this recipe is a good excuse to buy one.

SORBET Want a cool treat but need it to be dairy-free? Well, Tyrant Farms has got you covered. The Pawpaw Passionfruit Sorbet recipe combines the flavors of the pawpaw with passionfruit and lemon for a delicious, dairy-free citrus dessert. If that’s not enough, the recipe gives you yet another excuse to buy an ice cream maker.

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Noah’s Ark: Banning the Juul won’t help anyone

I NOAH WRIGHT is a junior studying strategic communication.

n recent weeks, cases of a mysterious lung disease have popped up around the country. The illness has over 400 reported cases, and six have died. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has attributed the disease to vitamin E present in certain vaping devices.

While the root cause is still under speculation, there’s been a huge issue in the way national media covered the epidemic early on. Outlets like Esquire were quick to blame the outbreak on devices like Juul alongside THC vapes.

The reality is THC vapes are highly unregulated and easily counterfeited. On Sept. 11, two Wisconsin brothers were arrested in a massive counterfeit vape bust.

Officers retrieved 31,000 cartridges filled with THC juice and another 98,000 empty cartridges.

It’s operations like these that pose the greatest risk. Underground vaping products could contain any combination of deadly chemicals, and the risk doesn’t stop at THC. Counterfeit nicotine pods are on the market as well, and while not all nicotine devices are regulated by the Food and

Drug Administration, those fakes have terrifying potential to do harm.

Unfortunately, instead of addressing the risk of unregulated products, legislators around the U.S. have started proposing various bans on e-cigarettes, especially flavored ones, under the guise of the risk they pose to teens.

E-cigarettes do pose a risk for teens; they are addictive. Juul can be held partially responsible for that, considering they marketed to youth early on. But the same thing can be said about the cigarette industry for most of the 20th century.

Regardless of Juul’s shady tactics, banning alternatives to cigarettes is not the solution. Taking away an alternative to the plethora of toxins found in cigarettes is not only unfair to smokers who have found relief in e-cigarettes, but it doesn’t address the cause of this “epidemic.”

Cigarettes kill 480,000 per year, and more than 16 million Americans are living with a disease caused by cigarettes. So, six deaths that may be attributed to some guy in Wisconsin making shady THC cartridges out of his basement doesn’t seem like

proper grounds to outlaw e-cigarettes.

If national media covered cigarettes the way vaping risks have been covered, a small outbreak that can only potentially be linked to e-cigarettes would be quickly forgotten.

Nobody is arguing e-cigarettes are harmless. There’s probably a chance years of vaping will lead to some horrible lung disease we should have seen coming, just like we should have seen cigarettes causing health problems. But the risks are being handled poorly.

If e-cigarettes do turn out to be one of the culprits, they still should not be banned. They should be pulled from the market, corrected and regulated to ensure safety. In the meantime, consider just smoking regular weed instead of buying THC carts from some guy on Facebook.

And if retiring the Juul isn’t the best option, it’s probably best to avoid smoking multiple pods a day.

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‘Hustlers’ is much more than a film about criminal strippers MOLLY SCHRAMM THE BEAT EDITOR Lorene Scarfaria’s Hustlers may seem trivial or even trashy due to its stripper-led premise, but with layers of meaning and emotion, the film is one of the most stand-out flicks released this summer.

The film follows struggling stripper Destiny (Constance Wu), who’s trying to make ends meet while also taking care of her Nana (Wang Ching Ho). After being swept under the fur-coat-adorned wing of the resourceful Ramona (Jennifer Lopez), Destiny delves into the major leagues of stripping, Wall Street and, you guessed it — hustling.

Based off a viral New York Magazine article from Jessica Pressler, the film aligns itself with the rise and subsequent fall of Wall Street — and the entire country — during and after the 2008 recession. After the strip club loses its wealthy clients and the strippers themselves lose their affluent incomes, Ramona and her crew take things into their own hands. Ramona, Destiny and fellow strippers Mercedes (Keke Palmer) and Annabelle (Lili Reinhart)

decide to enact their revenge by drugging wealthy men in order to steal their money.

Scarfaria mirrors the Wall Street bigwigs against the four women, making the claim that business is business—whether it’s legal or not. Lopez’s character said it best, saying, “This county, this entire country, is a strip club. You’ve got people tossing the money, and people doing the dancing.”

There’s something refreshing about the film being directed by a woman. Given the plot, there’s the potential to oversexualize stripping but Scarfaria instead celebrates it and paints it like any other job. In fact, the way the film is portrayed, the men who are being scammed and drugged are deemed pathetic and gross.

Adding to Scarfaria’s exquisite directing, Lopez gives a career-defining performance. Between her stone-cold stripping demeanor where she weasels enough money out of men to afford a high-rise in New York City and her contrasting tender, almost motherly affection toward Destiny, Lopez shines and shows off her acting chops for those that may have forgotten her talent.

Furthermore, the film’s soundtrack elevates the film. Whether it’s Lopez’s pole dance to Fiona Apple’s “Criminal,” the classical tunes of Chopin, the energizing beats of Usher’s “Love in This Club” or the melancholy doo-wop of Charlie Rich’s “The Best Years,” the music tuned each scene to perfection.

Over the course of its 110 minutes, Hustlers becomes more than a film about criminal strippers. It’s a film about the consequences of greed, and the struggle to stay afloat in a society so set against those that work hard. Sure, Hustlers is a fun flick, but behind the Louboutins, big houses and nice cars, the film is a look into the middle class, the ties of family and the bond of sisterhood at its core.

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ALBUM REVIEW

The Lumineers create a cinematic masterpiece with ‘III’ LEXI LEPOF FOR THE POST The Lumineers has remained consistent with creating excellent albums since its self-titled debut in 2012. The American folk rock group stepped out of the traditional structure of albums and created a unique, three-chapter cinematic masterpiece for its latest album, III. The album follows the life of the Sparks family: Gloria, her son Jimmy and her grandson Junior.

The songs illustrate the destructiveness addiction can have on a family. Across the album, the lyrics are strong and visual, allowing the listener to truly feel and imagine the story. The band has also released music videos for each song to comprise a 10-part short film. Thus far, it has released six of the parts.

While it is extremely satisfying to listen to the album in order of the storyline, the songs stand on their own, and each is strong and remarkable

in its own way.

The first song on the album is “Donna,” which begins to introduce Gloria. Musically and lyrically, the song is absolutely beautiful. Next comes “Life In The City,” and “Donna” flow perfectly into it.

Fans have been excited to hear the bridge is taken directly from the song “Sleep On The Floor” from its previous album, Cleopatra. Any longtime fans would most likely recognize and sing along to the bridge.

Moving onto the Junior section comes “It Wasn’t Easy To Be Happy For You,” which illustrates first heartbreak. The song is simplistic but relatable to any listener who’s had a first love.

Also within the chapter is “Leader Of The Landslide.” The track begins to show the trail of addiction through Junior’s abusive relationship with his father. The song is a lot to unpack, but the execution is successful and leaves listeners hopeful that Junior will break the chain of poor habits.

The feels truly start to hit during the Jimmy

Sparks chapter of the album. “My Cell” is hauntingly beautiful, and it really hits home if you have ever gone through times where you just felt so alone. “Jimmy Sparks” has a unique sound in comparison to the rest of the album. The storytelling is perfect and ends the song with an extreme plot twist, furthering the notion that III isn’t just music, but a movie. “Salt And The Sea” is pleasant to listen to because of the shift in the tone of voice throughout the song, especially in the refrain.

Overall, III is artistically beautiful. It’s the most raw and emotional out of all The Lumineers’ albums: listeners can relate and feel the pain and heartbreak. The Lumineers may have been breaking our hearts and putting them back together with each of its songs since 2012, but the group definitely never disappoints. @LEXILEPOF LL653118@OHIO.EDU THEPOSTATHENS.COM / 5

NEWS BRIEFS

Videos show man falling from utility pole; city considers auditing local towing companies ABBY MILLER NEWS EDITOR VIDEOS SHOW MAN FALLING FROM UTILITY POLE A house party near Palmer Street was cut short Friday night when a man attempted to climb a utility pole and ended up falling into the crowd below, as seen in multiple videos posted online.

According to witnesses, the videos show a large crowd gathered behind a row of houses on Palmer Street at about 9:30 p.m.

The man can be seen making his way to the top of the pole and raising his drink. After a flash, the man falls into the crowd below.

A video sent in reply to a post from Bobcat Barstool on Twitter said the man is OK but shows him in the hospital with injuries to his legs and arm.

SATURDAY CEREMONY REMEMBERS ATHENS LYNCHING About 150 residents attended a cere-

mony Saturday to commemorate a black man who was lynched in Athens in 1881.

Christopher Davis, a farmhand and father of two, was hanged off the old South Bridge. It was committed by a mob of about 30 white men after Davis was accused of sexually assaulting a white woman.

The event included speakers and singers who embodied the theme of racial injustice. People also gathered soil from the location of Davis’ lynching. A sample will be displayed to the public at the Southeast Ohio History Center in Athens in an exhibit chronicling the lynching, according to a press release. Another sample will be sent to the Legacy Museum and Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama.

APD RECEIVES THIRD RAPE REPORT OF SCHOOL YEAR The Athens Police Department received a rape report from over the weekend on Tuesday.

The rape allegedly happened Sunday

on Mill Street, according to an APD report.

A SANE kit was also collected from OhioHealth hospital and given to APD. The woman wanted to remain anonymous.

This is the third rape report that APD has received so far this year. The Ohio University Police Department has also received a rape report.

RIGHT TO WORK SPEAKER MET WITH PROTESTORS About 200 protesters marched around Galbreath Chapel Monday against a National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation speaker who spoke on campus.

William Messenger, staff attorney at the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, is an Ohio University alumnus and was chosen as a campus speaker by the university.

According to the protest’s event on Facebook, having Messenger speak gave a platform for what “would surely be filled with lies and deception.”

The protesters began their march at about 6:30 p.m. near College Gateway and then circled around the chapel, where Messenger was to give a lecture that night at 7:30 p.m. They held signs against Right to Work laws and yelled chants in favor of unions.

The protest was organized by students organically through social media and word of mouth. Both workers in the area and students took place in the protest.

Gary Crihfield, an Athens worker who attended the protest, said he isn’t a union member. He attended the protest because he is concerned about wages being lowered if a Right to Work law were to be passed. He said that wages would go down for both OU employees and employees who aren’t in unions if a Right to Work law passed in Ohio.

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POLICE BLOTTER

Student throws up in trash can; people found sleeping in their car IAN MCKENZIE ASST. NEWS EDITOR He was not living above the law.

The Ohio University Police Department received a call about a drunk student in the third floor restroom of Scott Quad at about 6 p.m. on Saturday.

OUPD found the man sitting on the floor, throwing up into a trash can. He could not keep his balance and had to be supported by officers.

He was transported to the OhioHealth O’Bleness hospital by ACEMS. JUST A JOG OUPD responded Saturday at about midnight about a man running shirtless around Ryors Hall.

The man was found with bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and smelled of alcohol. He was issued a summons for underage consumption by intoxication and taken to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.

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A WANDERER OUPD received a call Saturday at about 10 p.m. for a man wandering around the first floor of Jefferson Hall.

The student had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and smelled of alcohol.

He was issued a citation for disorderly conduct by intoxication and possession of a controlled substance. The contraband was taken, and he was transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.

JUST READ OUPD received a call Saturday at about 2 a.m. about an intoxicated woman in Read Hall’s lobby.

The student was very unsteady on her feet, had bloodshot eyes and smelled of alcohol. She was transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.

STOP THE PRESSES Deputies were called Tuesday when a person delivering newspapers found

an open tin can with marijuana in it.

The tin was collected, placed into evidence and set for destruction.

THE JOB HUNT Deputies responded Tuesday to a suspicious man who was walking onto people’s property.

The man said he was looking for work, and no criminal indicators were observed, so the man was released from the scene.

COME ON, SIS Deputies responded Sept. 12 to a report of a man inside the caller’s vehicle.

The man claimed the vehicle was his sister’s, but the caller wanted a trespass complaint to be served.

PLAYING IT SAFE Deputies responded Sept. 12 to a report of a suspicious vehicle and individual. A man and woman were found

sleeping in their car.

Both said they were staying with their relatives nearby, but there had been a dispute earlier and to keep the event from escalating, they opted to leave for the night.

WHAT ARE THEY MEANT TO DO? Deputies received a call over the weekend about children playing at a playground. Deputies patrolled the area and saw the children playing, but no criminal activity was observed.

COUCH POTATO Deputies responded to assist the Fire Department with a woman who was stuck under a couch in her storage unit. She was located and removed from the unit and was medically cleared by ACEMS.

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Rural Action promotes sustainability on campus and beyond COURTNEY PERRETT FOR THE POST With beginnings of an air mattress in the living room, AirRural Action, a membership-based non-profit organization in Southeast Ohio, is helping to promote environmental and economic advancement through various efforts in the region.

Rural Action focuses on harnessing the potential of local communities based in the southeast and central eastern counties of Appalachian Ohio. Its mission is to help build up the area’s assets with economically, socially and environmentally-friendly and sustainable ways.

Rural Action works in a variety of different sectors, including watershed restoration, sustainable energy, agriculture and forestry, zero waste, social enterprise, environmental education and national service.

“We ground this work in the wisdom of the people of the region, and work together with people in the local communities to build solutions,” Debbie Phillips, chief executive officer for Rural Action, said in an email.

Climate change is an issue that was recently addressed in the Ohio House of Representatives. House Bill 242, which was introduced into the House in May, would prohibit local governments for taxing or charging a fee for single-use plastic items.

“We are not a policy-advocacy organization, and as such we don’t often engage in legislative advocacy work. We are generally supportive of steps that businesses and consumers can take to reduce overall waste and single-use plastics,” Phillips said in an email.

In response, Athens City Council stated its opposition to the bill and asked the state government to consider the implications single-use plastics have for the environment, according to a previous Post report.

Phillips said that Rural Action helps local farmers prepare for and manage more severe climate disturbances due to climate change. It also helps landowners understand how to control invasive species on their properties.

“We promote a lower carbon footprint through the purchase of local goods and services,” Phillips said in an email.

With funding from the Sugar Bush Foundation, the Voinovich School of Leadership, in collaboration with Rural Action, has developed the Ohio Zero Waste Initiative. The initiative focuses on making a difference on campus by initiating behavioral changes that push for a more zero waste environments through waste reduction, recycling and composting.

“This year (the zero waste initiative has) taken on kind of a specific effort with athletics. All football games are working toward zero waste, and that involves a lot of different units on campus working together,” Jen Bowman, director of environmental programs at the Voinovich School, said.

Rural Action runs a separate program called the Zero Waste Pledge Program, which encourages local businesses to commit to using natural resources sparingly, become more environmentally conscious and reduce their waste.

Many of the programs at Rural Action are geared toward sustainability and environmental awareness. The Sustainable Energy Solutions program promotes the use of clean energy throughout Appalachian Ohio.

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Zero Waste Event Productions is one initiative that Rural Action developed to combat climate change. The company is a spin-off company of Rural Action that helps large outdoor festivals reduce their waste production. Over the summer, that team diverted landfill waste to recycling and composting.

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Baileys Mountain Bike Trail starts construction after receiving funding from numerous sources GEORGE SHILLCOCK FOR THE POST Mountain bikers around the country waiting for the construction of what will become one of the longest trails in the country are about to hear some welcome news: The wait is almost over.

The construction of the 88-mile-long Baileys Mountain Bike Trail began over a decade ago but only recently received the funding needed to begin working on the project. Phase 1 of the trail, which is a 13-mile stretch near Chauncey, began construction and is expected to be finished by the end of the year.

“I think we will start to see some benefits when we open the first 13 miles of trail,” Dawn McCarthy, Wayne National Forest public affairs officer, said. “One of the things that we have missing in our area are beginner trails. At least half of what we’re putting in with this first 13 miles is beginner trails.”

The project, which is expected to take three years to complete all 88 miles, was originally estimated to cost $3.4 million with an additional $2 million for added trailheads along the route. McCarthy said they have exceeded this estimate and expect it to cost more.

Phase 1 of the project has received funding from multiple sources including $150,000 from the Recreational Trails Program. The Wayne National Forest has also entered into an agreement with the Athens County Foundation, which received a grant from the National Forest Foundation for another $150,000.

That $300,000 plus an additional $20,000 in funding from their own appropriations is being used for Phase 1.

There are currently four trail builders being contracted to work on the construction: Bike Park Solutions, Black Diamond Design, Appalachian Dirt and Linear Active. Bike Park Solutions is the only one working on the trail currently.

Other funding for the trail at large includes $1.8 million in possible grant funds that the State of Ohio and the Ohio Division of Natural Resources get from the Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation Economic Development Pilot Program.

The National Forest Service has also been partnering with the National Forest Foundation to bring in Quantified Ventures, a firm out of Washington, D.C. that works primarily on conservation financing.

Funds from Athens County and the city of Athens have also been looked into, including $1.2 million from a tax on lodgings such as AirBnbs. If passed, this 3% tax would pay $90,000 per year.

The construction of the remaining 75 miles of the trail is dependent on receiving funding from these various sources. McCarthy said it could take 10-15 more years to finish if the funding is not granted or approved.

Athens County has experienced the effects of a new bike trail system once before when the 21-mile Hockhocking Adena Bikeway was built. Members of the local biking community feel that the region could experience many of the same effects.

Peter Kotses, the owner of Athens Bicycle, and John

Lefelhocz, a co-owner of Cycle Path Bicycles, agree that this trail could jumpstart an interest in entry-level mountain bikers.

“People will sometimes try mountain biking and say that it’s too difficult,” Lefelhocz said. “Especially the entry level cyclist, who is fearful of going on the roads and riding, now has an outlet for a place to go ride through the woods without traffic.”

Kotses, who is also a member of Athens City Council (D-At Large) and a member of the Athens Bicycle Club, has been working on this project for years and is hoping the trail will be more than just an economic boom for the county.

“There are a lot of intangible benefits that really benefit community members that comes from having a system like this close by,” Kotses said.

Some of these benefits impact the health of the people who are riding bikes and others include an effect on moral of local communities near the bikepath’s trailheads.

The trail will connect to the 21-mile Hocking Adena Bikeway and have trailheads in Chauncey, Buchtel, Nelsonville, Domeville and The Plains.

Kotses said the struggling economies in this region are a big reason why moral and pride in the local community seem so low. He said having this trail in the area and seeing people flock to their neighborhoods from all over the country could help this and benefit the community.

Both Kotses and Lefelhocz are unsure if their businesses will see a boost from the new trail, but both are optimistic about the impact the trail will have once it is completed.

“It’s hard to quantify what the impact will be. Our business will definitely see an increase, but how much? It’s hard to say,” Lefelhocz said.

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Athens Central Hotel to open soon

The Athens Central Hotel, 88 E. State St., on Sept. 18, 2019. (SAM WARREN / FOR THE POST)

MADDIE BUSSERT FOR THE POST The new Athens Central Hotel on the corner of Carpenter and East State Street is in the final stages of construction and is set to open up for business in a few months.

The building, located at 88 East State St., has three floors and combines Prokos Rentals in with the hotel. The second and third floors include bedrooms, an exercise area, and a space designated for the complimentary breakfast. Rooms have either one king bed or two queen beds.

Demetrios Prokos, the hotel owner, did not want to disclose the exact cost to build the hotel, only stating that it was a “several million dollar project.”

The style of the building, as described by Prokos, is a modern European boutique hotel. The modern style is unique to Athens, and is a contrast to the traditional old buildings.

“It’s 2019, so I wanted to build something that looks like it’s from 2019, not the 50s,” Prokos said.

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mantic decor and features, including 65inch TVs, WiFi and in some rooms, floor to ceiling windows.

“We really paid attention to the little details inside of each room, we tried to pick features that someone would want in their own house.”

Each room has its own “wow” factor, the only thing is the same in every room is the bed and sometimes the night stand, Prokos said.

“When you ask why we chose such a modern building, it’s because you can’t have an old building that also has that wow factor outside and in,” Prokos said, referring to the floor to ceiling windows with a view of Athens.

The hotel focuses on being as environmentally-friendly. In the bathrooms, the shampoo and conditioner are in dispensers attached to the shower wall, which is different than the traditional bottles that you usually find in a hotel.

The shampoo and conditioner dispensers lock so people can’t put anything in them. To reduce the amount of waste, so Prokos decided to go with dispensers.

The toilets also have two settings: less

flush and maximum flush, to save energy, Prokos said.

In addition to being eco-friendly, the Athens Central Hotel has added several modern features to accommodate handicapped or disabled people. These features include double peepholes in the doors for people who may be in a wheelchair, large entry ways into the rooms, electric reclining chairs, lowered towel rack and a shower curtain instead of the traditional modern glass panes.

At every emergency exit there are two signs, one above the door and one below the door. This makes the emergency exits easier to find in the case of heavy smoke covering the top exit sign.

“We’re thinking for the future, and we’re going to make our hotel as accessible as possible,” Prokos said.

Prokos decided to put two layers of drywall and insulation in between every room for sound protection. He added that it’s “something you don’t normally see in a hotel.”

The hallways throughout the hotel are carpeted, but the rooms are not. This was done to add a modern touch in each room, as well as for sound protection so guests

won’t hear footsteps from the rooms.

The new hotel would be the closest one to downtown Athens, only a block away from Court Street. Prokos anticipates that the hotel will be the busiest during parents weekends.

Prokos said parents come to Athens to reconnect with their kids, including to drink and have fun.

“With this hotel, they’re going to be able to walk instead of having to drive back to a hotel late at night,“ Prokos said.

Abigail Logar, a junior studying economics, said it’s a different fit from the usual Athens vibe.

“I don’t think it’s very Athens traditional, it stands out and doesn’t fit in very well,“ Logar said.

Prokos said the hotel is meant to appeal to the current generation, not the older one.

“If people don’t like the building, I don’t know what to say to them. You do your best, and as long as the customers are happy that’s all that matters,” Prokos said.

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Dog days aren’t over

EMILY NERDERMAN FOR THE POST

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As the summer comes to a close, Athens residents are eager to soak up every last bit of sunshine and good weather. The Athens Community Center provides the perfect venue for any summer event and recently hosted one friendly to four-legged attendants.

This marks the 10th year the Athens City Pool has teamed up with Friendly Paws Pet Supplies to host the annual dog swim.

Hundreds of Athens dog owners, residents and students surrounded the vast pool. Some vigorously tossed tennis balls to be retrieved while others idly gazed at the spectacle of a hundred hounds running, playing and splashing freely.

Dogs of every breed flocked the pool, relishing the rare opportunity to run about leash-free. All were welcome at the event, given they provided proof of vaccinations and were properly brushed before entering the pool.

Small and large dogs alike enjoyed the swim; the baby pool was designated solely for smaller dogs to splash without worry.

The admission was $5 per dog, but larger donations were accepted as well. Revenue from this year will benefit Integrated Services for Behavioral Health, a new foundation that serves pets of those in need.

Main services provided include spaying, neutering and most importantly, emergency food.

Owner of Friendly Paws Pet Supplies Shelley Lieberman mentioned

that the proceeds benefit a different foundation each year.

“Integrated Services for Behavioral Health is unique in that it helps clients’ pets,” Lieberman said. “They are a relatively new organization, and we thought it important to give them a jump start.”

The event’s proceeds have formerly helped organizations such as the Athens Humane Society. Each year, the organization that is chosen places an emphasis on helping animals and people alike.

Lieberman also reflected on the growth of the event, which seems to increase exponentially each year. Last year, an estimated 100 dogs attended the event. This year, over 150 dogs were in attendance.

“This year has a great turnout,” Lieberman said. “It has really exceeded our expectations.”

Gabby Fair, a fifth-year student studying special education, experienced her first dog swim this year. Both she and Nora, her Black Labrador mix, enjoyed the excitement the event had to offer.

Aside from the fun of the event itself, Fair shared the importance of having an animal through the stress that college offers.

“She is not a registered emotional support dog but having her to come home to—having someone that relies on you—helps so much,” Fair said.

As Fair illustrates, having a furry companion is beneficial for both mental and emotional health. This is often overlooked in college students,

who are in what is arguably the most volatile and stressful stage of their lives.

On the other hand, Athens resident Beverly Cochran is no stranger to the dog swim.

She has attended this event for three years now and remarked that it grows every year.

“The socialization is the best part of the event — that and the dogs playing in the water!” Cochran said.

Cochran enjoyed the light-hearted fun of the event with her dog, Maggie, but also commented on the significance it holds in

the Athens community.

“It just keeps growing,” Cochran said.

“At one point in time, they had this event in Nelsonville,” she reminisced. “Events like these are very important for the community.”

The Athens dog swim is an adored annual tradition, and it is greatly anticipated for next year and hopefully many years to come.

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OPPOSITE PAGE: Poppy shakes the water off at the Athens City Pool in Athens, Ohio, on Wednesday, Sept. 18 2019.

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OU professor Mandy Berman speaks on her debut novel, ‘Perennials’ LIZ PARTSCH FOR THE POST Mandy Berman comes to Ohio University as a visiting English professor, bringing along her experience as a retired camp counselor and an accomplished author.

Berman’s well-acclaimed debut book Perennials was named Best Summer Book in 2017 by numerous media outlets, including Elle and Vanity Fair.

Perennials follows the lives of Rachel Rivkin and Fiona Larkin, two childhood friends who return as young women to the summer camp they once loved. The story guides readers through the differences between the girls, who are now camp counselors, the secrets they keep from each other and the many other turbulent events that test their friendship and their will to grow up.

Berman struggled to come up with a title for her debut novel, but she eventually landed on the name Perennials basing it off of the routines of summer camp and Rachel and Fiona’s fading friendship.

“There’s a sort of extended metaphor about annual versus perennial flowers and how annual flowers come back every year whereas perennial flowers die after one year,” Berman said. “So it is a bit of a foreshadow to the ending and it also speaks to the routine of camp and the people that come back year after year and how they end up returning to their same patterns and social groups every summer.”

As a camp attendee and counselor herself, Berman drew inspiration from previous experience. She attended camp for five years, four years of which she was a camper and one year as a counselor.

Berman sparked the idea for the novel when she revisited the camp years later.

“I saw the camp totally covered in snow and it brought all these memories and emotions for me and that was right about the time I was going to grad school for my M.F.A.,” Berman said.

Patrick O’Keeffe, associate professor of English, has been teaching his Introduction to Fiction and Non-Fiction class the well-acclaimed book. O’Keeffe chose Perennials for the class because he felt the novel really spoke to the time in a very generational way.

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ly brave and interesting book. I think it presents life in a very honest and interesting way.”

O’Keeffe hopes his students take away more from the book than just a reading assignment.

“I want them to appreciate on some level the skill of what the writer is doing, what it means to read a book like this in our time, a book that has been published in our time that deals with these issues,” O’Keeffe said. “ I think reading is very individual and very personal, but also it is wonderful to discuss and experience; reading is an experience.

To Berman, one thing that really stands out in her novel is the strong female focus in the story. Rachel and Fiona became friends during puberty, a transformative time in young girls’ bodies. Now that they’ve grown up, they experience more than just body transformation, but the mental challenges of being a woman.

“I really wanted young women, in particular, to feel that they were represented in this book, and for their various struggles and insecurities to be spoken about in some way,” Berman said.

“I wanted to write a number of women characters that are different from each other and some of whom may be unlikeable and to show that there’s no one correct way to be a young woman.”

Autum Meyers, a freshman studying English, who attends Mr. O’Keeffe’s class, also noticed the distinct and various characters in the story.

“I like how it was from tons of different perspectives,” Meyers said. “I never really read anything like that before that wasn’t just two different people, it was from a lot of people.”

Berman came to teach at OU because of both the English department and the Ph.D. program in creative writing, which really appealed to her. As a new professor, she hopes to teach her students the importance of specificities and rendering characters that feel human and feel real with all their flaws.

“There’s no rush in terms of turning out a novel and you need life experience in order to produce a work of art that is meaningful and resident,” Berman said.

“I think writing a novel takes life experience.”

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English professor Mandy Berman stands on College Green holding her book ‘Perennials’ on Sept. 17, 2019. (RYAN GRZYBOWSKI / FOR THE POST)

2 new food trucks come to town KERI JOHNSON STAFF WRITER With the Food Truck Festival and daily appearances on East Union Street, near College Green, food trucks are an Athens staple.

Returning students may notice a couple trucks new to the row. D’Angelo’s Coffee Express is one of them.

“I wanted to do this years ago, back in the early 2000s, before food trucks took off,” David Torres, managing member of D’Angelo’s, said. “I’ve always been interested in the coffee business, so I took the ball and ran with it.”

D’Angelo’s coffee is “top of the line,” Torres said. D’Angelo’s offers coffee, iced and hot, as well as small food items like chips and fruit.

“Our coffee grades are off the charts,” Torres said. “Our coffee is exotic, high-altitude, shade-down, organix certified, single origin and 100% Arabica.”

Making coffee is hard work, Torres said.

“People have no idea how labor intensive the coffee industry is,” he said. “They don’t know how much work goes into making it and putting it in a cup.”

D’Angelo’s opened a week before the Fall Semester started. There was no testing period, no dry-run. Running a coffee truck has been a dream of his for a while, he said, but it requires lots of hard work that needs support.

With help from family and friends, running D’Angelo’s has been a collective effort.

“I didn’t do it alone,” he said. “It’s been a lot of work, and it’s not just me.”

Torres’ favorite part of working at D’Angelo’s has been the student interaction, he said.

“I’ve met some great kids, some great people. I’m starting to befriend some, starting to get to know people,” he said.

“The best part is the students. Without the students, we wouldn’t be here.”

Often parked next to Torres, the other new face students might encounter is of Dan Harlett, owner of The Groggy Dog Hot Dog Cart.

“This is my first year doing this. I’ve only been here a few weeks,” Harlett said.

“But I’ve been in the concessions business for nine years, and the restaurant/ bar business since ’93.”

The Groggy Dog is a traditional hot dog cart, with all-beef dogs, vegetarian dogs, condiments and mustards.

“Basically what I’m serving is happy food,” Harlett said.

Harlett’s best-selling hot dog is the Daddy Mac, which is topped with macaroni and cheese and bacon crumbles, he said. He serves specialty toppings, like beer cheese and blue cheese, and offers 11 different types of mustard.

“I love mustards,” Harlett said. “I think mustard should be on a hot dog.”

But customers can always stick with traditional hot dogs.

“You can always just get a regular chili cheese dog, too,” Harlett said.

Harlett said he enjoys food service and has worked in it for many years.

“I started bartending part-time and enjoyed it more than my full-time job,” Harlett said.

Harlett was a vice president of franchising at D.P. Dough, he said. Interacting with customers and servers in the context of food service has always been his favorite thing.

“I always enjoyed interacting and educating people,” he said.

Harlett likes the straightforwardness of his hot dog cart, he said.

“What I like about this is that it’s simple.” Harlett said. “It’s putting a smile on someone’s face.”

Harlett stays a busy man. He dabbles in other food trucks and caters parties and events, too.

“If I’m not here, I’m vending somewhere else,” Harlett said. “If you’re up here, you better grab me while you can.”

The Groggy Dog’s namesake comes from feeling that way sometimes, Harlett said.

“Students come here, getting up, coming between classes. They’re all worn out and beat,” Harlett said. “So it kind of describes the business.”

Harlett enjoys the location on East Union Street.

“It’s a nice little venue,” he said.

Harlett said he and Torres often keep each other company when working alongside each other.

“We have banter,” he said. “We keep ourselves entertained without customers, reminiscing about college days.”

Isaac Smith, a second-year accounting student, frequents both D’Angelo’s and the Groggy Dog. “They’re both very quick and convenient,” Smith said. “I don’t really go anywhere else.”

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Moms band together to increase gun control RILEY RUNNELLS ASST. CULTURE EDITOR There comes a time when simply believing in a cause isn’t enough anymore, and people must stand up and fight for change. That’s what happened to Shannon Watts when she decided to start Moms Demand Action.

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is a non-partisan, grassroots movement of Americans fighting for solutions to gun violence that endangers children, families and areas daily.

The organization is meaningful to those involved for a lot of reasons, but for National Chapter liaison Michele Mueller and Ohio Chapter leader Kristine Woodworth, it’s about making America safer for all.

“We’re really not trying to take guns away. We just want responsible ownership—(for people to) go through the legal process—and do away with unlicensed dealers because then we’re going to have that background check system in place, and that’s a huge positive force of decreasing gun violence,” Mueller said.

Watts is the movement’s founder who, after the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting in 2012, decided women and mothers everywhere needed a place to raise their

voices and bridge the gap between the will of the people and law enforcement.

Though the group was started by moms and women, anyone can be involved, and there’s even a student group called Students Demand Action for younger people to get involved with the cause.

“We were founded in the wake of a mass shooting, and that’s what brought so many women to the movement, but we very quickly learned that gun violence is so much broader than that and that we care about gun violence in all of its forms,” Woodworth said.

Moms Demand Action built the organization on four goals: stronger background checks, promoting gun safety to the people, supporting reasonable limits on guns in public places and creating a survivor program for those affected by gun violence.

The first goal of strengthening universal background checks isn’t just a goal from the Moms Demand Action group: 83% of Americans support universal background checks, according to a National Public Radio poll. The organization believes background checks are the most important mission because it can decrease guns falling into the wrong hands.

The second goal of promoting gun

safety to the people has to do with the fact that every day, nearly 100 Americans die by gun violence, be it unintentional or intentional shootings. Suicides account for two-thirds of shootings per day, and unintentional shootings are largely accounted for by children 17 and under who had access to guns that simply weren’t locked up.

The group’s third goal is to support reasonable limits, which involves where people can carry their guns, including banning carry in sensitive areas like daycares and college campuses. The group is asking corporate America to stand up and fight against open carry of guns in establishments where children and families are present.

The organization’s final goal is its survivor program. Without laws to completely control guns, gun violence is unavoidable.

The survivor network connects people who have survived gun violence, have lost a loved one to gun violence or identify as a survivor to gun violence.

More than anything, Woodworth and Mueller feel that as mothers, it’s their duty to make the world safe for their children and grandchildren.

“Looking back when my children were little, the world they grew up in was not anywhere near as focused on gun violence

or as afraid, and I don’t want children to have to grow up afraid,” Woodworth said. “And as a mom, you look at other children, and you can always see your kids in those kids. It’s a visceral connection to all children.”

Mueller’s youngest granddaughter, then 8 years old, was deeply impacted by the Sandy Hook shooting, and it was her reaction that inspired Mueller to do more in terms of implementing stronger gun control.

Woodworth and Mueller have been fully invested in Moms Demand Action ever since. They both encourage other people to get involved in this organization by texting “ready” to 64433, or students can participate in Students Demand Action by texting “students” to 64433.

Moms Demand Action is the epitome of grassroots activism, and the moms and members involved will never stop fighting for a change in gun control.

“Shannon says it’s ‘the unglamorous heavy lifting of grassroots activism,’” Mueller said.

“When we have a win, that’s the glamorous part, but everything else flies under the radar, and these women are doing the unglamorous work to have the meaningful pay off.”

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SOCCER

How Abby Townsend and Alivia Milesky’s relationship grew on and off the field

Ohio’s attacking midfielder Alivia Milesky (left) and forward Abby Townsend (right) pose together at Chessa Field in the sunrise of Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019.

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TYLER JOHNSON FOR THE POST Abby Townsend and Alivia Milesky spent their summer mornings finding open high school gyms or parks to train in.

When they weren’t at the local Planet Fitness for a workout, the two Ohio offensive stars worked on speed and agility drills or just got touches with the ball to improve their skill moves.

But getting extra time with each other wasn’t just about the soccer skills for Townsend and Milesky. The two Bobcats wanted to build a connection together that lasted both on and off the field.

They saw glimpses of greatness when they worked in stereo during the 2018 season and wanted to build off that before they got started in 2019.

Townsend and Milesky were accountability partners this past season, which means they worked closely together to see what they could improve individually and within the structure of the team. Their

bond grew during their time as partners, mentoring each other and building a relationship that began to extend past soccer.

Milesky and Townsend wanted more of that after the season ended.

“Even though we had one season together, it wasn’t enough for us to have the chemistry that we wanted,” Milesky said.

They joined the city club team Columbus Eagles for the summer along with fellow Bobcats Sarina Dirrig and Olivia Sensky. Townsend was unsure if she even wanted to play on the club team. She felt burned out after Ohio’s 2018 season, but she cherished working with other Ohio players during her time on the Eagles.

“It was a more of a relaxed play,” Townsend said. “I got to meet a whole bunch of new people. The coaches were awesome. I’m just really glad I got the opportunity to do that and play all summer.”

On the field, the Eagles really helped Milesky and Townsend learn each other’s tendencies as players. Milesky learned to recognize when Townsend is trying to use

her speed to get in position for the shot and got comfortable firing the pass into her.

That awareness has already benefited the Bobcats once this season when Milesky sent a ball over the top of the Eastern Kentucky defense right in front of Townsend’s feet to set her up for the golden goal in the 2-1 overtime victory for Ohio on Aug. 22.

That wasn’t the only time their connection with each other contributed to a tightly-contested Ohio victory. On Aug. 30, it was Milesky’s turn to score the golden goal for the Bobcats — this time with Townsend recording the assist. Together, they secured a 2-1 double overtime victory over Cleveland State.

Ohio started its season with five straight victories, and the relationship between Townsend and Milesky is a big reason why.

After the effect that playing for the Eagles had on her and Townsend’s relationship, Milesky is encouraging her fellow Bobcats to look into joining club teams together.

Soccer was not the only activity Milesky and Townsend did together this past

summer, either. Lunches and dinners together, trips to the pool and spending the day at the Olentangy Community Festival were just some of the events that brought their relationship beyond what happens on the pitch.

“It really was a unique connection we were able to build together over the summer,” Milesky said. “Our connection is something special.”

The two Bobcat forwards are confident their friendship will last after college, but Milesky’s time at Ohio will end earlier than Townsend’s. Milesky is in her final year while Townsend is just a sophomore.

Townsend is sad this is their last year together at Ohio, but she sees great things for Milesky in the future.

“I’m definitely going to miss Liv after her senior year, but I’m really excited to see what she does in teaching,” Townsend said.

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FOOTBALL

Inexperience, size won’t stop Jerome Buckner from being great ANTHONY POISAL SPORTS EDITOR Jerome Buckner knows what a defensive back is thinking when he’s at the line of scrimmage.

The wide receiver is only 5 feet, 8 inches, and 165 pounds, the smallest frame of any player on Ohio’s roster. He looks easy to cover when he’s lined up against any defensive back, and he expects taller receivers to garner more attention from opponents.

That won’t be the case for long, though. Buckner leads the Bobcats with 140 receiving yards on eight receptions in three games and has become a go-to receiver for quarterback Nathan Rourke. The redshirt freshman hasn’t caught a touchdown yet, but those will come soon, too.

Buckner, who had three receptions for 104 yards and a touchdown in four games last season, has stuck out among the young wide receivers Ohio has deployed after the departures of Papi White and Andrew Meyer. He hasn’t let his size stop him from doing everything a wide receiver should do at the top of the depth chart.

“It’s a learning and working process every day,” Buckner said. “I’m just trying to play faster and take advantage of my speed and how to use my tempo.”

Speed has been the biggest key for Buckner. He’s never taken an official 40-yard dash, but his best unofficial score was about 4.3 seconds, the same quickness as some of the fastest players in the NFL. That’s why Buckner is also Ohio’s punt returner. He showed his agility last Saturday against Marshall with a 19yard return that featured a couple moves around defenders before he zipped up the sideline to evade a few more tacklers.

As a receiver, Buckner isn’t limited to short passes and slant routes, which are typical of a slot receiver. He hauled in Ohio’s longest pass of the season—a 45-yard strike against Pitt—and can make an opponent pay if it has holes in its secondary.

Buckner’s abilities remind offensive coordinator Tim Albin of White, who is Ohio’s all-time receiving yards leader and currently a member of the Tennessee Titans practice squad.

“He’s playing at a higher level than Papi did,” Albin said.

“He’s a talented guy. I think his potential is through the roof.”

Buckner has plenty of room for improvement, too. He’s had a fumble in each game thus far and is still looking to lessen his drop totals. He’s been effective when the Bobcats want to stretch the field, but his value would further increase if he can finds ways to be productive in the red zone.

For a player in his first full year, however, he’s been everything Ohio has wanted. Albin said he lost sleep—literally— thinking about the state of the Bobcats’ wide receiver group before the season. Now, he’s able to get a full night’s rest.

And Buckner is a reason why. He’s forced his way into Albin’s weekly plans with his big-play ability, and his target totals will likely increase when conference play begins.

Albin wants to use Buckner in a more versatile role this week against Louisiana-Lafayette, who’s allowed an average of 206 passing yards per game.

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Ohio University football player Jerome Buckner poses for a portrait in Peden Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019.

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bin said. “We all want him to catch every pass and make every play. I’m moving him around a little bit more this week.

He can get his foot in the ground and make guys miss.”

Buckner’s connection with Rourke has been monumental toward his success. The quarterback needed to build more chemistry with his younger wide receivers after his top two weapons graduated, but his chemistry with Buckner fell behind after he suffered a concussion during the season and missed spring practice with a separate injury.

So, Buckner, Tyler Walton and Shane Hooks, all redshirt freshmen, frequently met with Rourke on late nights during the offseason inside Walter Fieldhouse to run routes and focus on timing. So far, the work has paid off.

“We haven’t been here for three or four years like some other people,” Buckner said. “That connection is getting better as we go.”

In Week 1, Rhode Island defenders turned a blind eye to

Buckner because of his size. That resulted in Buckner hauling in three receptions for 48 yards, 31 of which came on one play.

Now, Buckner has commanded more respect from defensive backs. That’s not going to stop him, though, from continuing to produce.

“They say, ‘Oh, that’s the little dude and he’s getting the ball’ because they watch me go deep,” Buckner said. “Then again, I don’t let them touch me. That’s the big thing.”

Buckner has three more years to grow, but he’s already established himself as one of the top weapons on the Bobcats.

His future couldn’t be brighter, and he knows it.

“Being that young out there and starting is just a blessing,” Buckner said. “It’s hit on all cylinders, and it’s just a blessing to be here.”

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Ohio’s tight ends becoming an integral part of the offense MATT PARKER SPORTS EDITOR Ryan Luehrman shielded himself between the ball and the defender. He had just caught his second touchdown of the season — and an important one at that.

The redshirt junior has the most touchdown receptions on Ohio thus far, and there are still nine games ahead of him.

But he’s not a wide receiver. He’s a tight end.

Throughout fall camp and at media day, offensive coordinator Tim Albin said he wanted to have the tight ends more involved in the Bobcats’ offense — and not just as run blockers.

“I think we’ve got some really talented tight ends,” Albin said at the Aug. 7 media day. “They’re going to be really good this year.”

Already in the early stages of the season, they’ve been more than good. They’ve been vital.

Last season, then-starter Connor Brown had eight receptions for 84 yards and one touchdown. Luehrman, through two games, is just

three receptions and 20 yards behind Brown’s 13-game stats.

A plausible explanation as to why Albin and company would want the tight ends more utilized this season, especially now, is because of the youth and injuries at running back and wide receiver.

Running backs O’Shaan Allison and Julian Ross are both dealing with injuries, and their returns are unknown. That leaves junior De’Montre Tuggle with the brunt of carries and other duties in only his first season at Ohio.

Wide receivers Cam Odom and Tyler Tupa, both redshirt juniors, didn’t play against Marshall a week ago, and the receiver room relied on Shane Hooks to make his first start and Jerome Buckner to fill the shoes of the older players.

Insert Luehrman and his twin brother, Adam. Both have the potential to be lethal redzone threats against opposing defenses with their height and bigger frames.

After all, Ryan’s touchdown catch against Marshall was at the 7-yard line on a fade route. His touchdown in Week 1 against Rhode Island was

another fade route, this one at the 4-yard line.

“They have been targeted intentionally, more than what they were in the last couple of years,” Albin said.

Albin credits the size advantage that the Bobcats’ tight ends have compared to the defensive backs once the field is shorter. In its first three games, Ohio’s tight ends have been the lone receiver out wide with three receivers positioned on the other end of the field. It’s a package that’s only really been shown in the red zone, but it’s one that Ohio will likely rely on more as the season progresses.

That ability to be red zone threats is also something that Luehrman believes the unit has earned after their play the last few seasons, primarily as blockers.

“Blocking is very important. You can’t over emphasize that enough,” he said. “But definitely if you want to catch the ball, you have to prove to them that you can be a viable option in the passing game, and I think we’ve done that.”

Of course, their position in the run game hasn’t changed much, and

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We’ve got to keep perfecting our craft. We’ve got to keep finding a new mistake and not make the same mistake twice. Just take it one game at a time.”

- Ryan Luehrman, a redshirt junior tight end for Ohio Football

Ohio’s offensive identity is still based in its pistol-based power run game.

For as often as they split out like receivers, they also still line up next to the tackles and do everything from reach blocks to down blocks.

But it’s the versatility that’s now getting sprinkled in where opposing defensive coordinators have to focus a little more on the tight ends than they might have in the past against Ohio.

After all, there is a reason why Luehrman was named an honorable mention this week by the John Mackey Award — the end of the year trophy given out to the country’s best tight end.

Regardless, Luehrman and the position unit aren’t satisfied with where they’re at, and they know there’s ample time to be better than they have already shown.

“We’ve got to keep perfecting our craft,” he said. “We’ve got to keep finding a new mistake and not make the same mistake twice. Just take it one game at a time.”

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BENNETT LECKRONE LONG-FORM EDITOR The woman had just a month to find a new home for herself and her nine children.

Her husband was killed while working for a coal mining company. The company owned her house and would soon be forcing her out to make room for her spouse’s replacement.

It was the late 1920s, and the U.S. would soon be in the grips of the Great Depression. In the years that followed her husband’s death, the widow cleaned houses and washed clothes to keep food on her kids’ table. The family’s story is one of resilience, love and hope.

If it wasn’t for Suzi Whaples, however, all of those great and terrible memories might have been forgotten. Whaples is the widow’s granddaughter and has traveled the country recounting her family’s story. She’s part of a growing movement of storytelling in Appalachia.

“I can have you laughing one minute and wiping your tear the next,” Whaples said.

Almost all of Whaples’ stories center around her family. Her journey to storytelling began at a young age when her Aunt Louise told her about growing up in Depression-era West Virginia.

“Such poverty you’ve never seen,” Whaples recalled.

But her stories don’t focus on her family’s poverty. Instead, Whaples hones in on the human elements of their stories. One of the stories

is about her grandmother sewing a patchwork coat for her Aunt Louise in order to keep warm as she walked to school.

The patchwork coat story deals with themes of love and bullying. After she told the story at a recent event in Chillicothe, children ran up to her to say how much they loved it. For Whaples, the stories are more than just her family’s history: She views her storytelling as a way to preserve and celebrate the region’s coal mining heritage.

MEMORIES FROM THE MOUNTAINS “Do you know what a coal tipple is?”

Whaples had mentioned the word as she told her family’s story. Her grandfather was killed on a coal tipple more than 90 years ago. Tipples were usually wooden structures that housed conveyor belts to load coal onto trains.

Those structures used to dot the landscape of Southeast Ohio and West Virginia, but as the region’s coal industry has disappeared, so have the tipples.

Whaples uses the word often in her stories. But as she told stories to a crowd at the Southern Ohio Storytelling Festival in Chillicothe, Whaples realized that many younger audi-

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ence members didn’t know what she was talking about when she said “tipple.”

It was a reminder that the past is getting more and more distant, Whaples said. Still, she was happy to teach her audience more about the history of coal mining in the region.

“It’s slowly getting to the point where young people of today can’t relate to that kind of lifestyle at all,” Whaples said.

“But what they can relate to is the humanity of the story.”

Preserving West Virginia’s coal mining heritage has always been one of Whaples’ goals with storytelling. She began her professional storytelling in the 1990s for a library she was working at in West Virginia. Her group, The Mountain Women, eventually won a national award in Jonesborough, Tennessee.

When her touring partner had to quit storytelling for personal reasons, Whaples realized she wasn’t ready to stop telling tales. That’s when she started recounting the stories her Aunt Louise told her.

“It’s a wonderful thing to do, especially if you’re sharing things of your own life,” she said.

Storytelling has been spreading throughout Appalachia in recent years, with festivals being held across the region. In Ohio, Chillicothe storyteller Thomas Burnett founded the Appalachian Ohio Storytelling Project to bring storytellers from around the area together.

While many storytellers have been recounting stories for many years, some have only recently discovered the craft. Mike Kubisek started telling stories after he met Burnett about five years ago.

Learning Appalachian tales has been an educational experience for Kusbisek. Although he lives in a rural part of Athens County, he’s originally from New England.

Kubisek said storytelling has taught him about the region’s culture.

“I’ve learned a lot of stories that are Appalachian in nature,” Kubisek said. “There are old stories, and frequently I retell them, or I add my own twists to them.”

Appalachian stories can sometimes offer surviving accounts of what life was like for coal miners in the region, Ohio University Political Science professor Barry Tadlock said. Tadlock, an expert on Appalachia, noted that there is often a lack of primary sources when it comes to everyday life in the region’s mining towns.

“Given the absence of a traditional journal, (storytelling) functions that way,” Tadlock said.

Tadlock noted that many Appalachian stories derive from the diverse cultures of the miners who came to the region for work. Those stories live on in the region and across the globe to this day.

A WORLDWIDE STORY Judi Tarowski discovered storytelling when she was searching for a childhood pen pal. Tarowski had once visited her friend in Wales, but the two had lost touch as they grew older.

When Tarowski finally managed to contact her old friend, she found out the woman was now a touring storyteller in the United Kingdom. The exchanged emails eventually turned to in-person visits, and it was during one of those visits that her former pen pal encouraged her to become a storyteller.

Tarowski, who has lived in western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia her entire life, has now been telling stories for nearly 11 years. As she learned Appalachia’s stories, she discovered many similarities with the Welsh stories

her friend told.

Many Welsh immigrants came to the area around Gallipolis in the early 1800s, Tarowski said, and they brought their culture and stories with them to the area. Tarowski said stories like those are a way to preserve and celebrate culture for Welsh people across the globe.

“It’s a sharing of stories, and it’s a sharing of culture,” Tarowski said.

Storytelling is a universal form of communication.

Tarowski pointed to various cultures across the globe with rich stories. The native people of Australia have designated storytellers to keep their history; Native Americans also passed down stories as a way to preserve their history.

“For centuries, us Lakota have carried our past through oral tradition, as we call it,” Tristan Picotte wrote for the Partnership With Native Americans. “These stories tell the origin of entire nations, why animals looked or acted the way they did, and where or how entire cultural traditions originated.”

As Kubisek has studied stories from Appalachia and across the globe, he, too, has found many parallels between cultures. He said many stories are similar in cultures that might seem distant, with little twists added based on geography and history.

For Kubisek, it’s evidence of the way humans communicated before writing and carving were widespread.

“Before we were writing things, we were telling stories,” Kubisek said. “That’s how we passed on our history and how we passed on our culture.”

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If you don’t do anything else, tell your story,” Whaples said. “Record it and save it. I promise you that someday your voice in that recording, telling a story about your life, will be worth more to (your family) than silver and gold.”

- Suzi Whaples, storyteller

‘WORTH MORE TO THEM THAN SILVER OR GOLD’ The event in Chillicothe was a special one for Whaples.

She was making a comeback after a hiatus to take care of her husband.

Telling her story is incredibly important to Whaples, and she encourages others to pass their stories on as well.

Even if no one is willing to listen, Whaples said, people should record their stories for future generations.

“If you don’t do anything else, tell your story,” Whaples said. “Record it and save it. I promise you that someday your voice in that recording, telling a story about your life, will be worth more to (your family) than silver and gold.”

Kubisek has seen a growing community of young people getting involved with storytelling. He said he’s worked on storytelling with a boy who’s only about 12 years old and added that there are storytelling groups from Columbus comprised entirely of younger people.

He also stressed that anyone, regardless of their background, can become a storyteller.

“Anybody can tell stories,” Kubisek said. “It’s just making up your mind that you want to do it.”

Whaples thinks that storytelling will continue regardless of technological changes or changes in society.

While younger audiences might not be able to relate to the company town lifestyle her family lived so many years ago, she said they will always be able to relate to the love and humanity in her stories.

“How many of us would give everything we have to spend five more minutes with our grandparents and say ‘Please, tell me story?’” Whaples asked. “I’m telling you, it’s eternal.”

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I’m so excited for Parents Weekend because even though I talk to my parents every few days, it’s so fun to spend quality time with them in my home away from home.”

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Every year, students invite their parents or guardians to Ohio University’s campus for fun activities and a great bonding experience.

Parents Weekend has become known as an early weekend in the Fall Semester that provides fun activities for parents to see what their children do on campus and share experiences with them.

This year, Parents Weekend is Sept.

20-22, and there’s fun to spare for parents and students.

Andrew Holzaepfel, senior associate director for student activities, is in charge of bringing shows and performances to the OU Performing Arts and Concert Series and always brings in fun shows for Parents Weekend.

“We really want to give our parents and students something fun as an alternative to just hanging out in Athens,” Holzaepfel said.

For the 2019 Parents Weekend, Holzaepfel brought in two shows: Second City Greatest Hits Vol. 59 and Piff the Magic Dragon.

Second City is an improvisational comedy theater troupe that tours the world with new improv shows every year. The group has many famous comedian alumni like Steve Carrell, Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Keegan-Michael Key, Bill Murray and Mike Myers, among others. Every year, the troupe creates new sketches and shows to tour, so every year is different.

The group has become somewhat of a tradition for Parents Weekend, as the group has performed during Parents Weekend for more than five years. Holzaepfel believes that because the group does such a great job winning the crowd 22 / SEPT. 19, 2019

- Kelly Lambers, a junior studying communication studies

(From left to right) Bill Stec, Helen Stec and Kelsey Gallagher take a selfie at the Outdoor Pursuits zipline during the 2018 Parents Weekend.

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over every year, it’s a must-have for Parents Weekend.

“Every time we bring them in, the crowd response is extremely positive,” Holzaepfel said. “And because they change the show every year and it’s improv, every year is going to be a new show. This is either the sixth or seventh year in a row we’ve had them, and it is always very well-received, so it’s a no-brainer for us.”

Second City will perform at 8 p.m. Friday in the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium with an admission price of $20 that will be put toward future Parents Weekend events.

Piff the Magic Dragon is a magician and comedian who, with the help of his sidekick dog, Mr. Piffles, has performed in places like Radio City Music Hall, the London and Sydney Opera House and as the opening act for the band Mumford and Sons during its United Kingdom tour. The duo even earned a golden buzzer on America’s Got Talent.

Holzaepfel had the encouragement of his colleagues to book Piff and believes he will be a huge success for Parents Weekend.

“I should’ve booked him a long time ago because he’s selling very quickly,” Holzaepfel said. “I think it’ll be a great Parents Weekend addition. It’s the perfect combination because in the past we’ve often done a magician or comedian, and obviously Piff is both.”

Piff the Magic Dragon will perform Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium with an admission price of $20 that will be put toward future Parents Weekend events.

In addition to the Performing Arts and Concert Series shows, there are plenty of other activities for parents and students to participate in.

Friday, there will be a welcome reception at 6 p.m. in Baker Center and Stargazing and Campfire in the Charles J. Ping Recreation Center lobby at 8 p.m.

Saturday, there will be a brunch sponsored by the University Programming Council at 11 a.m. in Baker Center Ballroom. There will also be ziplining at The Ridges hourly from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. where people can meet in the Ping Center lobby and take shuttles to the sight, and a football game at 2 p.m. in Peden Stadium.

There will be a screening of the movie Back to the Future at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Athena Cinema, 20 S. Court St. To finish the weekend off, there will be a hike through Hocking Hills Sunday beginning at 10 a.m., and people can meet in Ping Center.

Students are looking forward to spending quality time with their parents and participating in the various activities.

Kelly Lambers, a junior studying communication studies, is definitely taking her parents to the football game and Piff the Magic Dragon, and she hopes to check out some of the other events happening throughout the weekend.

“I’m so excited for Parents Weekend because even though I talk to my parents every few days, it’s so fun to spend quality time with them in my home away from home,” Lambers said.

Molly Glaze, a sophomore studying strategic communication, loves having her parents come for Parents Weekend because her dad went to OU, and she wants to share her college experiences with him.

“I think it’s important not only for alumni to come back and relive experiences, but also for parents who don’t get to see their kids as often, meeting friends and professors and seeing where they live,” Glaze said. “So it’s important to be able to take at least a weekend to be able to show your parents your new life on campus.” @RILEYR44 RR855317@OHIO.EDU

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FRIDAY

The Second City Greatest Hits at

8 p.m. at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, 47 E. Union St. Start your weekend laughing at this event that will include sketch comedy, original songs and more. Admission: $20 Pilates Mat Class at 12 p.m. at Pi-

lates and More, 540 W. Union St. Improve your posture, flexibility and strength at this mixed-level class. Admission: $15/class International Dance Night at 10 p.m.

at Athens MakerSpace. Upcycle scrap metal into your own original creation. Admission: $15

SUNDAY

Dear Rabbit with Caitlin Kraus at 8:30 p.m. at Casa Nueva. Sing along with the catchy lyrics of Dear Rabbit and Athens’ own Caitlin Kraus. Admission: Free Little Fish Yoga at 10 a.m. at Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Road. Come for slow-flow yoga under the pavilion, weather permitting, and stay awhile afterward to eat and socialize.

Admission: Donation-based

SATURDAY

After the Wedding (rated PG-13): Friday, 5:15 p.m.; Saturday, 5:15 p.m.; Sunday, 2:45 and 7:15 p.m.

Steampunk Costume Build and Trunk Show at 10 a.m. at Athens

MakerSpace, 751 W. Union St. Get professional help building a Steampunk costume before the Athens Steampunk Spectacle.

Admission: $20 Abstract Metal Workshop at 1 p.m.

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MOVIES TO SEE AT THE ATHENA CINEMA, 20 S. COURT ST.

Back to the Future (rated PG): Fri-

land Avenue Park and Dairy Lane. Support the Athens Court Appointed Special Advocates and Guardian ad Litem program, and get a workout at this funfilled 5K run. The runner in the best superhero costume will win a prize. An obstacle course for the kids will take place just before the 5K. Admission: $30 for 5K, $10 for Kids’ Adventure Run

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Drop-in Hockey at 5 p.m. at Bird Arena, 102 Oxbow Trail. Stop in to play casual hockey with other enthusiasts. Admission: $10

at Casa Nueva Restaurant and Cantina, 6 W. State St. This event will be a night full of dancing to music from all around the world.

Admission: Free

Superhero 5k at 9 a.m. at Rich-

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day, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 5 and 7:30 p.m.

Brittany Runs a Marathon (rated R):

Friday, 5:10, 7:20 and 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2:50, 5:10, 7:20 and 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:50, 5:10, 7:20 and 9:30 p.m.

The Peanut Butter Falcon (rated PG-

13): Friday, 7:25 and 9:35 p.m.; Saturday, 2:55, 7:25 and 9:35 p.m.; Sunday, 2:55, 5:05, 7:25 and 9:35 p.m.

David Crosby: Remember My Name

(rated R): Friday, 9:40 p.m.; Saturday, 2:45 and 9:40 p.m.; Sunday, 5:20 and 9:40 p.m.

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