October 14, 2021

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Making the most of virtual opportunities at ‘The Post’

ABBY MILLER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

I’ve spent a lot of time in this column expressing my gratitude for being afforded the most normal year of college since the pandemic began, something I’m trying not to take for granted as a senior.

However, I’d be remiss if I didn’t recognize that a lot of things aren’t back to normal yet.

With variants of COVID-19 out there and Ohio University not yet at its deadline for vaccination, health threats continue to linger and impact the way we all operate. Some classes are still hybrid or entirely online, and other opportunities remain virtual.

At The Post, while many of our practices have resumed in person, we continue to do some things remotely or virtually. Sometimes, the virtual route ends up being a great opportunity for some of our operations, and it can even be advantageous.

One thing that immediately comes to mind is our connection with the vast network of Post alumni.

Through Zoom last year, we were able to hold several immensely beneficial workshops hosted by journalists, photographers and other Post alumni for our staff. The virtual environment allowed for us to hear from alumni throughout the country, and it made for a more laid-back

environment for young reporters to ask questions they might be unsure of. As workshops progressed, I noticed even more attendance and engagement.

This year, additional workshops hosted by current and past Posties have been scheduled, and some have already taken place. We’re always grateful for the alumni we have who chose to give their time and insight back to us.

Additionally, due to the nature of the pandemic last spring, our annual Post Alumni Reunion was held virtually. This, similar to workshops, allowed for past and present Posties from all over to attend. While it certainly was different than past reunions where Posties swarm Athens for a weekend, it was great to see how the Postie bond persists virtually and to hear how journalists around the nation have adapted to the pandemic.

One other virtual opportunity we’ve taken advantage of at The Post is conferences. Last fall, several Posties — myself included — attended the fall College Media Association conference and had the chance to attend virtual sessions.

Usually, if Posties attend conferences, they take time off school and travel there. While traveling to a conference is exciting and a special experience, a virtual option allows for us to pick

and choose sessions that work alongside our schedule and to better balance being a student and a journalist.

Attending these conferences allows us to learn new skills and take new approaches to our work at The Post. The essence of them sticks with us just the same, no matter the modality, but being virtual gives us the flexibility and personal health safety we need as we continue to navigate this pandemic.

Don’t get me wrong: I love connecting with Post alumni in person and would love the chance to attend a journalism conference in person.

However, given the circumstances, virtual events such as these can be just as impactful — if not more — when we consider our current positions as both students and journalists. I’m glad to see the ways The Post continues to persevere through the pandemic, and I’ll be just as glad when we can fully resume business-as-usual practices.

Abby Miller is a senior studying journalism and political science at Ohio University and the editor-in-chief of The Post. Have questions? Email Abby at am166317@ohio.edu or tweet her @abblawrence.

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Vaccine exemption requests expected to increase as deadline approaches MOLLY WILSON ASST. NEWS EDITOR Ohio University has received over 400 vaccination exemption requests and expects to see an increase in requests as the vaccination and exemption application deadlines near.

OU announced Aug. 31 that students, faculty and staff are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine prior to Nov. 15. As part of the requirement, the university said individuals may submit an exemption and, if granted, will not be required to get vaccinated.

The university has received a total of 377 student exemption requests as of Oct. 6. Of that number, 339 were approved, and two were denied. Nine of the requests required more information, and 27 are still under review.

“I don’t know what the count is these days, but I think we’ve got about 14,000 undergraduates on Athens campus,” Joseph McLaughlin, vice president of OU’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors, or OU-AAUP, said.

“Let’s say you get 1,000 that apply for the exemption: you’re still talking about having over 90% of the students vaccinated, which is a very high rate.”

Fifty-seven employees have also applied for exemptions, five are still under review and one request was denied.

“The requirement is real,” Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, said. “I suspect we’ll get more (exemption requests).

We’re likely to get a flood close to the November 15 deadline.”

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According to OU’s website, reasons of conscience are defined as any “sincerely held ethical, moral or religious basis” for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

“They have to write an essay … and there’s a committee that reviews those that are blinded so that there’s no bias against the individuals,” Ice said.

The committee is composed of representatives from Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion, Student Affairs and a faculty representative under OU’s Equity and Civil Rights Compliance.

A medical exemption request must be signed by the practitioner of the individual applying for the exemption. The practitioner is required to confirm the basis of the request and provide any additional information for the Vaccine Medical Exemption Review Committee.

Of the 434 total number of applications received as of Oct. 6, 408 were reason of conscience requests, and 26 were medical requests. All three of the denied applications were medical requests.

McLaughlin said he has not heard any faculty members discussing the exemptions or expressing concerns about people who would be filing for exemptions.

“That would tend to be a fairly personal or private matter, so people are not going to be very public about the fact that they’re doing that,” McLaughlin, an English professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, said.

The exemption process may take more than two weeks, Jim Sabin, a university spokesperson, said.

In a tweet posted Oct. 11, OU’s COVID Operations team encouraged students to begin planning ahead. As students are required to be vaccinated in nearly a month with both doses of two-dose vaccinations,

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Ice said those who do not have an approved exemption or who have not provided proof of vaccination will not immediately receive consequences. Instead, the university will call the individuals and bring them into compliance.

“What we’re not doing is telling students they cannot finish out the semester,” Ice said. “We’re not going to be like, on November 16, ‘Hey, you haven’t done that.

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However, in January, if students are still not in compliance with the requirement, they will not be eligible to stay enrolled at the university.

“I’ve been teaching my classes faceto-face this semester, and it’s been wonderful,” McLaughlin said. “It’s clear to me that the students really want to be in the classroom and like being in the classroom.”

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Athens officials express concern over flu season; voter registration numbers remain stagnant from 2020 SOPHIA YOUNG STAFF WRITER Local health officials prepare for coming flu season

Athens and Ohio University health officials are concerned this year’s influenza season may not be as mild as the previous year, especially given the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, and James Gaskell, health commissioner at the Athens City-County Health Department, both said 2020’s COVID-19 health precautions and concerns contributed to lower rates of f lu infection.

Ice expressed concern over an influx of flu cases this year and the potential for those who are inevitably hospitalized due to the illness to strain the Athens health system.

Jane Balbo, a family physician in the primary care clinic of OhioHealth Campus Care, said in a news release that hospital systems are already overwhelmed

by COVID-19 patients. The more people who have flu vaccines, Balbo said, the fewer people will end up in the hospital.

The health department is hosting flu vaccinations Mondays and Wednesdays, and OhioHealth Campus Care is offering flu vaccinations by appointment

Monday through Friday.

OU’s 3rd amendment club seeks to increase student political involvement

One of OU’s newest organizations, the Third Amendment Club, or 3rdAOU, which originally started as a joke, now has approximately 200 members and seeks to get college students involved politically in events on campus.

3rdAOU’s president, Bryce Hoehn, said the club was created out of the OU chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America club. However, the club does not support a specific political party and instead shares news about all types of political events on campus with students on its email list.

At meetings, the group often discusses court cases relating to the third amendment. It has also attended protests to recruit members.

3rdAOU seeks to engage students on various social media platforms, including Yik Yak, Twitter and Instagram. It also has a GroupMe chat and Bobcat Connect page.

lar to those in 2020.

The deadline to register to vote was Oct. 4, and the Athens County Board of Elections website indicates 38,960 people are registered for this year. Last year, there were 39,342 registered, with 25,100 ballots cast.

Molly Pennington, a sophomore studying communication sciences and disorders, believes part of the reason for low voter turnout in the area is a lack of registered voters. She believes it is important for students to realize it is a way to get involved in the community and have input on decisions.

Maddie James, a sophomore studying visual communication and history, said because students compose such a large portion of Athens residents, they have a big impact on the city.

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Voter registration numbers remain stagnant

Though several members of the Ohio University and Athens communities have made efforts to increase voter registration, numbers remain very simi-

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complaint.

The individual was advised to leave the property and not return.

er Police arrived, and the investigation was turned over to that department.

Deputies then returned to patrol.

The Athens County Sheriff ’s Office received a report of an unauthorized person driving a vehicle.

Deputies made contact with the individual and told them the vehicle had to be returned to the owner.

The legal vehicle owner retrieved the vehicle with no further incident.

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The Athens County Sheriff ’s Office responded to a report of an individual being shot while walking their dogs on Buckley Run Road in Athens.

This is currently under investigation.

The Athens County Sheriff ’s Office received a report of screaming at a residence on Baker Road, in Athens. When deputies arrived, they determined the residence was abandoned.

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Students report varying experiences with COVID-19-related class absences SOPHIA YOUNG STAFF WRITER Ohio University students report receiving unexcused absences from professors or unaccepted assignments due to COVID-19-related absences.

Logan Jeffries, a freshman studying media arts production, missed class and quarantined after testing positive for COVID-19.

He initially had to wait a few days to get a test and ended up missing two weeks of class total, including quarantine.

Jeffries had no trouble keeping up with his online classes. However, the in-person classes that made up half of his schedule were more difficult. Many of his courses did not offer a virtual option, so he was unable to attend lectures.

“I had one class that offered for me to join virtually, but they didn’t end up coming through with that,” Jeffries said. “I just was missing class.”

Professors are not required to provide a video-call class option for students who are unable to attend class due to COVID-19, Cary Frith, chief of staff to the executive vice president and provost, said.

Though Jeffries emailed his professors explaining his situation and why he would be missing class, he found communication challenging, as he was not getting responses from some professors.

“They were all pretty understanding about it, but it just took some of them a while to actually respond to me,” Jeffries said. “I was kind of left in the dark for a few classes for almost two weeks.”

In one class, Jeffries noticed his attendance grade dropping despite his attempts at communicating to his professor the reason for his absence. Jeffries said it took a couple weeks to get his failing grade restored to normal.

According to university academic policy, student absences related to COVID-19, including absences while students are quarantining, are “legitimate absences.”

However, the experience of Jeffries is not universal.

Luke Suver, a sophomore studying biology, said his professors were generally accommodating when he had to miss class while awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. He said his biology professor sent him a voice-over of the PowerPoint reviewed during the in-person class he missed.

However, anticipating he would not be

able to come to class in-person while his test results were pending, Suver did not print out a weekly assignment for one of his other courses.

When the test results came back negative, Suver attended class the day the assignment was due, and his professor said they would not accept the assignment late, resulting in a zero.

“It seemed pretty rude, in my opinion,” Suver said. “I was like, ‘It’s not my fault at all.

I’m surprised you’re not being lenient about this.’ I hadn’t ever missed an assignment, either. I’ve done all the homework, and I was

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just like ‘OK, I guess.’”

Though university academic policy provides recommendations for how to address students impacted by COVID-19, much is up to individual professor discretion as to how many classes or assignments a student is permitted to miss, Frith said.

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OU political organizations prepare for upcoming elections ANNA MILLAR FOR THE POST With election season just around the corner, various political groups at Ohio University are planning events to promote their respective candidates and policies.

The OU College Democrats, or OUCD, is unable to plan events on behalf of candidates; however, it is hosting a town hall event at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 19, OUCD President Grant Perry, a senior studying geography and political science, said.

The date and time for the event are solidified, but the format is still in the works.

As a chapter of the College Democrats of Ohio, OUCD must follow the guidelines set by the Ohio Democratic Party regarding COVID-19, Perry said.

To hold an in-person event, masks would have to be provided, social distancing guidelines would have to be followed and proof of vaccination would have to be shown.

The OU Moderates, or OUM, is student-created and not part of a state organization, OUM President Ryan Gwin, a junior studying elementary education, said. The OUMs is planning a tabling event for the first week in November, he said, and the event will be titled “The Power of Your Voice.”

The event will include information on how to fill out a ballot and the importance of voting, Gwin said.

The OU College Republicans, or OUCR, is working on planning an event similar to the dinner hosted by the Athens County Republican party featuring Mike Carey, Republican candidate in Ohio’s 15th district special election, OUCR President Brad Kennedy, a senior studying political science, said.

Additionally, OUCR participates in phone banking, door knocking and general information spreading on a day-today basis, he said.

OUCR’s hope for the upcoming elections is largely focused on a win from Carey in the special election, Kennedy said. From there, the organization will look forward to other candidates and elections.

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Kennedy said. “But for election season, our big hope is just to get more and more students involved in politics. We try to table at the top of Baker Center, usually about every other week.”

According to OUCR’s social media accounts, meetings are held Wednesdays at 9 p.m. in Copeland hall, room 104.

OUCD is also focusing on student involvement for the 2021 election season. Earlier in the fall, the organization held a voter registration day, Perry said. The day yielded about 120 new voter registrations.

OUCD meetings are also held in Bentley Hall, room 227, at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, he said. Often, the meetings feature speakers to help educate attendees on local politics. Looking to future meetings, OUCD will be hosting Athens Mayor Steve Patterson on Oct. 26.

“We’ve really been trying to ... make sure that we’re providing educational experiences for our members so that then it doesn’t become just an echo chamber of the same thoughts being passed around,” Perry said, “But, instead,

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OUM also holds meetings in Tupper Hall, room 002, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays. The meetings include debates and even game nights when appropriate, Gwin said.

“The importance of (voting) is simply staying educated at all times,” Gwin said. “So many students are just going to go around and potentially vote after what their friends think or what their parents are telling them to do. You’ve got to make sure you are educated for yourself so you understand and you validate what you hold true to yourself.”

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Class of 2025 enrollment numbers indicate positive shift in OU’s declining enrollment trend SOPHIA YOUNG STAFF WRITER Despite five years of declining enrollment numbers, the data for this year’s freshman class points to a positive shift and potential for coming years to challenge the decline.

According to a university news release, the 2021 freshman class tallies 3,664 students and boasts the university’s most diverse and academically accomplished freshman class, with a 3.59 average grade point average.

The class represented a 17.2% increase from the previous year’s freshmen, and a return to 2019 pre-pandemic levels. However, despite the freshman class increase, overall undergraduate enrollment is still on the decline, with university projections estimating that 8 / OCT. 14, 2021

the trend will continue through 2024.

University enrollment peaked in the 2016-17 school year, with 24,210 students enrolled in a degree program on the Athens campus. The following years saw a steady decrease, with that number shrinking to 21,597 for the 2020-21 year, as yearly incoming freshman classes did not keep pace with graduates.

Candace Boeninger, OU’s vice president for Enrollment Management, said it is a natural cycle for universities to experience waxing and waning enrollment, with the expectation that numbers would stabilize.

Boeninger attributed declining numbers largely to increasingly competitive university offerings, a trend that was only exacerbated by the pandemic as students carefully evaluated their higher education options.

“When we think about why did we have the peak and not sustain the peak, there is some element of enrollment in American higher education that is the people,” Boeninger said. “We are thinking about college students who are making choices among a set of peer institutions, and there’s lots of intense competition for students who have lots of choices.”

James “Jim” Mosher, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences who has done research into OU’s budget, named declining enrollment as one of two major factors impacting the university’s financial situation during his September presentation to the OU chapter of the American Association of University Professors, or OU-AAUP, according to a previous Post report.

Mosher pointed to the significant

loss of tuition revenue alone resulting from a drop in student enrollment.

Mosher approximated the net loss of revenue between 2016 and 2020 to be about $127 million and a loss of $37.9 million per year. He also indicated the university could potentially be facing another $190 million loss over the next five years, resulting in close to $300 million in lost revenue since 2015.

“The reason, in very simple terms, why OU is losing enrollment and has lost enrollment, is it made choices that made itself less competitive with its competitors. So this drove down enrollment, and it’s had a huge negative budget effect,” Mosher said at the meeting.

Mosher said those choices included a lack of investment in the university’s academic mission, as well as campus features and attractions that draw the attention of prospective students.

Mosher declined a request to be interviewed.

To boost enrollment interest and competitiveness, the university has taken on more aggressive marketing tactics, hosting a number of virtual events, as well as focusing on embedding staff in both Ohio and out-of-state communities to engage with prospective students, Boeninger said. She also highlighted changes to the Ohio Excellence Award Program, which the university hopes will incentivize students by offering a competitive financial aid offer.

Boeninger indicated that despite enrollment and marketing challenges that the pandemic created, it also provided an opportunity to assess recruitment strategies going forward, which may include incorporating more virtual aspects and opportunities.

“We’ve learned some really great things about how to do some of this virtually, too,” Boeninger said. “So, how do we build a hybrid model that meets students where they are and also take some of the really successful things that we had in place pre-COVID and put them together into a plan that helps families choose us for next fall?”

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Patton College of Education implements courses increasing inclusivity and diversity LAUREN SERGE STAFF WRITER Ohio University’s Patton College of Education is making an effort to change the structure of current and future classrooms.

The college is aiming to bring Black men into education fields and increase diverse learning through two new initiatives: HipHop OHIO Patton Education, or HOPE, and Brothers Rallying to Inspire and Shape Education, or Brothers RISE. The goal of these programs is to alter the culture of modern classrooms through educating future teachers on culturally relevant teaching techniques and integrating more Black men into the field.

Jason Rawls is the coordinator for both of these programs, which officially began this fall. Rawls is an associate professor of

instruction who focuses specifically on the intersection of education and music.

Rawls said the inspiration for the Brothers RISE program was the statistically low presence of Black men in teaching positions.

“African American male teachers: there’s less than 1% of them in Ohio schools,” Rawls said. “So, it was initially thought of as a plan to try to attack some of that, to try to rectify that. Brothers RISE is a program developed for African American males in the College of Education.

The idea is to recruit, retain and hopefully graduate them. It’s basically just making sure that they get through so that we have more African American male educators.”

Thus far, the Brothers RISE program has accounted for a 600% increase in Black males in Patton College. Robert Murphy, a member of the Patton College of Education

dean’s circle of Engagement, said these efforts to increase Black male teachers in the classrooms have a significant impact on the Black male students they reach.

“There’s a lot of research out there, national research, about the impact of having an African American male teacher, especially for African American students,” Murphy said. “There’s a lot of data out there on the positive impacts of having an instructor who looks like you — makes you feel a little bit more comfortable, feels like maybe they can relate to you a little bit more.”

While the Brothers RISE initiative focuses primarily on Black male students, the HOPE initiative is open to anyone. Murphy said this transition to implement hip-hop into a classroom setting will help future teachers build stronger relationships with their students and ultimately connect with

them more. “(It’s a) national movement because the hip-hop culture is so dominant,” Murphy said. “So, using that pedagogy to help educate students and then to also incorporate that into those who are going through the process of becoming teachers, they can use that pedagogy in their teaching once they start teaching.”

The HOPE program currently consists of six courses, the first of which was offered this Fall Semester and the second of which will be offered in the spring. Rawls is the professor for these courses, which each utilize constructs from Hip-Hop Based Education, or HHBE, to educate teachers on the value of hip-hop within the classroom and how its aesthetics can increase student engagement.

Jaina Stanley, a freshman studying early childhood education, is currently enrolled in the introductory course “Introduction to Hip-Hop Based Education.” Stanley said the course has shown her how to connect with students in a unique and diversified way.

“The class is essentially, as a whole, about being able to relate to your students at a level other than just education and teaching them in a classroom — to be able to relate to their different demographics, their different cultures and their different backgrounds,” Stanley said. “And, so far, we’ve gotten into where hip-hop started from, and how (Rawls has) used that.”

Throughout her time in the class thus far, Stanley said she has noticed how the integration of non-traditional education courses can be greatly advantageous for students.

“I think it’s really beneficial,” Stanley said.

“I think it would be really beneficial, personally, for every student who wants to be an educator or even people who are educators now to take a course like this. It really does help open your eyes to how important it is to be able to teach kids differently because they all learn different ways.”

While each of the programs has a focus on increasing the number of Black men in education positions, Rawls said the efforts made within these programs extend far beyond that specific demographic and can be beneficial to all educators and students.

“The purpose of (these programs is) to definitely reach as many students as possible,” Rawls said. “The main thing I want people to understand is this is not just something for people that do hip-hop or not just for Black people. This is for everyone to help education and educators everywhere.”

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Dyslexia Awareness Month recognizes students’ need for accommodations LAUREN SERGE STAFF WRITER October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, which is devoted to gaining knowledge on dyslexia and recognizing those who are diagnosed with dyslexia.

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that causes difficulty with interpreting language — often through letters and symbols. This can manifest in difficulty reading, writing, sounding out and spelling words, but the disorder does not impact general intelligence.

According to the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity, dyslexia affects 20% of the population and is the most common neurocognitive disorder. Individuals with dyslexia are often diagnosed in early childhood, and there are resources throughout their education that can provide accommodations for their learning.

These accommodations are also present within colleges and universities. At Ohio University, students with certain learning disabilities can apply for accommodations through Student Accessibility Services.

“What they do is they will list a few of the impacts that they experience,” Nina Henderson, one of OU’s accessibility coordinators, said. “So, they might say, ‘I have trouble taking notes’ or ‘I might have difficulty with exams’ or ‘I run out of time on exams’ or ‘I don’t understand what someone says.’ So, once we have the documentation about the disability … we spend a good deal of our time talking about what exactly the student experiences in their academics, and then that tends to formulate what kind of accommodations these will result in.”

Christy Perez, director of student accessibility at OU, said the accommodations for students often vary, as the situations are evaluated case by case. Perez said this focus on individualization allows for a student’s needs to be met accordingly.

“Some of the more common ones that we see for students with dyslexia or learning disabilities with reading and writing would be things like extended test time so that they have more time to read through tests,” Perez said. “Some students use readers for exams, so that might be a human reader or technology that can read the exam aloud to them. We also have a way to provide materials in an alternate format, which is a means to produce the textbook in a way that would be compatible with technology that could read books 10 / OCT. 14 2021

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Charnel Burton, a freshman studying criminology and sociology, was diagnosed with dyslexia in first grade. Burton said that while these accommodations do exist for students at OU and other universities, the process is rather extensive.

“They should make it way easier to apply for,” Burton said. “It’s like a sixstep process for you to even get a learning evaluation for your degree. I feel like it should be way easier; they should tell you in advance. It should be easier to get to that person … for the evaluation instead of having to call somebody or email somebody, and you go back and forth with emails.”

Through making these accommodations easier for students, Burton said it will allow them to feel less isolated in their learning differences.

“It’s the fact that dyslexia is going without being noticed,” Burton said. “If you feel like you’re struggling to learn basic things that people aren’t struggling with, don’t hesitate to go get tested.”

In diagnosing individuals earlier on, Burton said having that answer empow-

ers individuals to know there are options available to assist in their learning.

“Once you know that you are diagnosed with dyslexia or you’re diagnosed with anything, you’re going to feel so much better because you’re going to know that you’re not alone,” Burton said. “And you’re going to know that there’s going to be ways to help you get through life.”

Despite the fact that dyslexia is a learning disorder, it does not affect the intelligence of the person with the disorder. Henderson said the assumption that dyslexia impacts intelligence causes students to feel insecure, something Henderson tries to combat when working with students.

“What I often tell students (is that) it’s not just having a learning disability. There are often self-esteem issues tied into this,” Henderson said. “I do really emphasize with students that you learn differently.

This does not mean you have a low intelligence (or) you’re not capable of learning (or) you’re not capable of being successful. And we tend to teach in general in a very visually oriented method, and if that’s not someone’s strength, that can really

put them at a disadvantage. So, we look at ways to capitalize on those things.”

Through learning more about dyslexia and recognizing it throughout the month of October, Perez said it helps to broaden the understanding of diverse learning experiences.

“I think it’s always important to bring awareness to different perspectives and experiences,” Perez said. “I think it’s easy to get caught up in what our own experience is and have a very narrow or limited mindset of what a typical experience is like, and so I think any time that there’s an opportunity to raise awareness or just expand our own knowledge and perspective is always really helpful in creating a more accepting and inclusive environment.”

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A Hidden History KAYLA BENNETT ASST. CULTURE EDITOR Black history and culture in Athens County survives because of people like David Butcher, the curator of the People of Color Museum located in Stewart, just 20 minutes outside of Athens.

Butcher walks through the dimly lit museum he has curated in a pole barn just beside his house. The items, like a large collection of photos, have come from people in the community, and Butcher keeps a hold on the stories he was told by older people when he was young. He looks upon the collection with reverence, a deep respect for the past of Southeast Ohio and his ancestors who contributed to the history.

The preservation of the culture and the history of Black people in Athens County is something many residents of the region, whether permanent or here for a short time with Ohio University, have never heard of. However, there are many people working to preserve the past and the future of the community.

Butcher has spent his life educating those from around the region on the significance of Tabler Town, also known as Kilvert to many today. In its early days, Tabler Town was a safe town in Ohio for self-emancipated and formerly enslaved people to migrate to.

The People of Color Museum is full of historical items from people who have lived in the region. With these pieces, Butcher tells a story about the arrival of the Tabler family to the U.S. as well as the history of the town named after them.

Michael Tabler founded Tabler Town circa the 1830s because of his affection for Hannah Tabler, a formerly enslaved woman, and her children. He purchased and emancipated them from slavery, and they lived together in Tabler Town until their deaths.

For Butcher, the town has ties to his family, as Hannah was his eighth great-grandmother, strengthening his connection to the history.

However, Tabler Town has been overlooked for years, and people in the region have forgotten the importance of why the name must stay today, Butcher said. The name is tied back to Tabler Town’s roots as a safe place for formerly enslaved people and others who were discriminated against.

Butcher works toward spreading the word of Tabler Town with the People of Color Museum, for the history is much bigger than what is scratched on the surface.

He feels his ancestors bestowed the history to him, and he is dedicated to preserving it, along with their memory. It has laid the foundational, metaphorical land Athens 12 / OCT. 14, 2021

David Butcher stands at a grave in one of two cemeteries just outside of one of the sites he has curated into a museum to tell the stories of Black history in the region on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. Butcher gives tours of the museum, which includes multiple sites within a few square miles, showing artifacts ranging from an artificial leg to art pieces depicting multiple portraits of his ancestors done by multiple artists. He hopes to keep the youth of the area involved by providing an outlet for them to create as well as learn about neglected history prevalent in the Athens region. (JESSE JARROLD-GRAPES | PHOTO EDITOR)

County sits upon today, he said.

“It is not something I studied for. It’s not something that was put in a book,” Butcher said. “There’s something that your ancestors see in you when you’re growing up that makes you the person that you are.

So, I was always listening to old people, always listening to their stories. People giving me items (like) ‘Here, keep this;’ ‘Here, I want you to have this.’ I’ve done very well, but I’m getting older. And it’s up to me, not just me, but other family members as well, to see that this history is passed on to the next generation.”

All of these experiences growing up inspired him to create the People of Color Museum to honor and preserve the memory of people of color in the region.

“The long term goal of People of Color Museum is to establish a new museum in Tabler Town that will be there to help continue this story and help the community,” Butcher said. “It will be self-sustaining.”

Butcher believes the memory of his

ancestors has been passed on to younger generations, like his nephews, Kitton Butcher and Christopher Butcher; niece Joanna Flowers; and Brianna Walker, a young woman residing in Tabler Town, and he hopes others find the willingness to learn and preserve the history as well.

The People of Color Museum is only one example of a resource on Black history in Athens County. The area has a number of other historical places to learn more about a relatively unknown history.

On North Congress Street stands Mount Zion, once a Baptist church in Athens. Now, it has turned into a landmark of preservation as a soon-to-be cultural center and economic hub for the Black community in Athens.

The group working to turn it into these things is The Mount Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society. It was launched as a non-profit in 2013, and it formed a board to help direct the mission and vision of renovating and restoring the historical monu-

ment.

After falling apart for many years due to disrepair, Mount Zion is not in facilitative use, but work toward its renovation is underway. Mount Zion was a staple gathering place for many Black families in and around the Athens area.

“Because the Black population has dwindled to a very low number, we didn’t think restoring it to the original church is (what Athens County needed),” Ada Woodson-Adams, president of The Mount Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society, said. “We thought what Athens and Athens County in the Appalachian area needed was a Black cultural space to showcase the history of the people who came to this area and who thrived for a long time in this area. This is what we’re trying to do at this point.”

The people involved in The Mount Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society have been working for years to preserve the church’s legacy. The group has worked intently on a number of projects to restore

the church to its full potential as a gathering place and historical center.

Woodson-Adams was born and raised in Nelsonville, and she was baptized and married in Mount Zion, solidifying her everlasting connection to the church.

“Mount Zion, historically speaking, has been the center of the Black cultural experiences of people who lived in this area,” Woodson-Adams said.

Athens was a safe place for people to live and thrive in the early 1800s, Woodson-Adams said, and it was a place for opportunities. But as time went on and the population began to grow, job opportunities began to diminish for Black people in the region, and many families moved away with no intention of coming back.

“My late husband and I are a rarity, that we wanted to come back and live in an area that had rejected us,” Woodson-Adams said. “Not only did we come back, but we wanted to come back and give back to the community. That’s what we did, and that’s what I’m still doing.”

Oftentimes, people are drawn to interact and engage socially with people that look like themselves, Woodson-Adams said.

This was and still is difficult for Black people in Athens today.

Woodson-Adams said in the past OU did not encourage the retention of Black professionals, leading to a lack of them in the Athens area. She said many people who have worked with Mount Zion in the past have now moved away for other opportunities, and if retention was the way it should be, this would not be a problem.

Elizabeth Williams, board member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society, like Woodson-Adams, said Mount Zion was a close and committed space for Black people in and around Athens. She believes OU has provided greater support for it in recent years than in years past.

“Now, I believe they are very active in preserving,” Williams said. “They live and learn.”

Butcher said he’s had not only students but also professors visit his museum and leave with a wealth of new knowledge under their belt.

“There were professors that would come here and spent their whole careers not knowing,” Butcher said. “The academia world, let’s just say, can be very complicated and difficult, but I’m glad to see that changing. Now, I’m affiliated with all kinds of professors who want to bring students down, send students down ...

We’ve gotten a lot of help. That helps us preserve our story.”

Trevellya Ford-Ahmed, the communications and media director for the Mount Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society, believes the support from OU has increased tremendously but still believes there are lessons that need to be remembered and taught.

The previously named Mount Zion Baptist Church stands on North Congress Street on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. The historic building, which is within earshot of Broneys Alumni Grill, is currently being renovated into a space that will provide a cultural and economic hub for the Black community in Athens.

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Ford-Ahmed believes there are many topics of historical importance, one being the destruction of the nationally renowned Berry Hotel in 1974. The Berry Hotel was owned and run by Edward and Martha “Mattie” Berry, who ran it during a time when Athens was hostile toward Black people. It became a renowned place in Athens and beyond for its top-notch services and memorable architecture. It was innovative for its time, Ford-Ahmed said.

Today, there is a need to educate about history of this sort, which FordAhmed, along with the other members of the preservation society, plans to make happen through projects like Mount Zion’s renovation.

With a grant from the Central Appalachian Network Fund, Ford-Ahmed was able to pitch an idea for a film, with a working title of “Black Wall Street Athens County.”

This film is now a reality and will take an in-depth look at Black-owned businesses, schools and more that have been destroyed in Athens County over the years. The Berry Hotel is only one of these examples.

Ford-Ahmed has high hopes for the project.

Currently employed at OU, Lisa Flowers-Clements, assistant director for academic support and advising in the Office of Multicultural Success and Retention, grew up in Washington County. She has thought a lot about Appalachia and how it is viewed today by those in the region and those coming into the region for education.

Flowers-Clements feels that today, the historical and current connection to Black people in Appalachia is not acknowledged by many in the Athens area.

However, she thinks there are intentional actions behind the exclusion of people of color in this dialogue.

“I’m not sure that it’s forgotten accidentally. I think it was intentionally not included in a lot of ways,” Flowers-Clements said.

“Even if we look at when someone says ‘Appalachian’ – what automatically comes to mind? It’s typically not someone of color.”

Alongside the underrepresentation of Black people in Appalachia, Flowers-Clements believes there are aspects of OU history that students are not taught that are necessary for understanding where they go to school.

“I would say it’s all of our responsibility to make sure that the history remains alive and well,” Flowers-Clements said. “And that includes me, so now I’m thinking, ‘OK, am I doing enough to make sure that this history is preserved?’ And then not just preserved but told … We also need to tell that history and speak about it and make sure that it is acknowledged when we talk about the rich history of Appalachia — that we’re including all of that rich history and not just a subsection of the history.”

As for university connections, Mount Zion has been able to collaborate with many students, feeling a sense of support from those who are eager to help whenever it’s needed.

“There’s been an awakening of information,” Williams said. “We have so much collaboration and support from the students and administration of OU at this period of time. We can always use more, but they’re very generous with their efforts … Every time we put a call out for student involvement or something, there seems to be

someone that pops up and helps us out.”

Within OU, Black students from the region are able to find support among different student organizations and more.

Winsome Chunnu-Brayda, director of OU’s Multicultural Center, said OU has worked hard to make sure there are spaces for Black students, including around 30 student organizations.

“I think it’s crucial to keep this history alive for all the groups that are at OU,” Chunnu-Brayda said. “It’s a part of the university’s history. It shows those students from those communities can learn as well as every other Bobcat can.”

Within Athens, there are businesses who contribute to Mount Zion in hopes of helping the preservation of the history crucial to understanding the region.

Riley Kinnard, the general manager at Kindred Market, said donating to places such as Mount Zion is important in cultivating relationships and connections with places making an impact on Athens.

Kinnard said it was important to the business to pick organizations supporting racial equality.

Support from small businesses and other organizations in the region are an important aspect of the preservation of Black history; however, Ford-Ahmed believes the same amount of support needs to be given to Black businesses as well.

“Black entrepreneurship, buildings, business, etc., has not been given, I think, the credit or the recognition, just as so much Black history has not,” FordAhmed said.

Ford-Ahmed believes it’s important for there to not only be support for the remembrance of this history but also to support and lift up Black people in the region today.

OU is a new territory for many students, especially those don’t know the history behind their new home. With the help of the Mount Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society, Butcher, student organizations, local businesses and more, people are able to not only learn about but also help with the preservation of Black Appalachian culture and history in Athens.

“Building our future by preserving our past — that’s why we do what we do,” FordAhmed said.

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American Sign Language club provides educational opportunities for all

ILLUSTRATION BY KATIE BANECK LINDSAY WIELONSKI FOR THE POST Every other Tuesday, students with varied levels of American Sign Language, or ASL, experience come together in a welcoming environment, aiming to strengthen members’ knowledge about sign language and deaf culture.

The ASL Club at Ohio University works to include all who are interested in learning about sign language in its meetings and events. The club hosts numerous events and educational opportunities, such as silent dinners, “The Amazing Race” scavenger hunt, fundraising and more.

At silent dinners, members go out to dinner together to practice conversational sign language in a low-stake environment. Participating in a silent dinner can be an eye-opening experience for all ASL students, as they observe and practice primarily signed conversation.

Participants are encouraged to communicate without speaking throughout the event regardless of their levels of experience.

“Typically, at our silent dinners, if you can’t sign a word, it’s not a big deal if you say it, but the goal is to make it through the whole dinner being silent,” Mia Caine, a senior studying psychology and co-presi14 / OCT. 14, 2021

dent of the ASL club, said. “Those are some of my favorite events.”

Another major event that the ASL club hosts is its annual trip to Gallaudet University, a federally chartered private and premier university for the deaf and hard of hearing in Washington, D.C. Jake Wendling, a graduate student studying integrated health and co-president of the ASL club, said his favorite event with the ASL club was his experience on the trip to Gallaudet University the year before COVID-19 struck.

“We got to take a tour of Gallaudet,” Wendling said.

“We met a bunch of deaf students. Our advisers on the trip were ... a deaf couple. They really got to show us around and everything like that. We definitely got a lot of culturally enriching experiences.”

ASL club members are also able to improve their skills by learning from their club’s faculty adviser, Kim Sutton, a deaf professor at OU. Sutton is an integral part of the ASL club and often attends the club’s meetings. It’s important for ASL students to interact with members of the deaf community.

“I think it’s important for people who are just starting to learn ASL to actually interact with a deaf person, not just someone who’s speaking and then signing as they speak,” Vince Dragos, a senior studying finance

and treasurer of the ASL club, said. “It really makes you hone in on exactly what they’re signing. Even if you don’t know what they’re saying, it’s still very educational to just watch and learn between two people who are purely signing and not speaking at all.”

Although Caine, Wendling and Dragos had different introductions to ASL, they have formed a lasting relationship through the club and have fostered a deep passion for the language. They enjoy seeing students from freshmen to seniors and from ASL class levels one to six come together and connect through a shared interest.

“What I like about ASL club meetings is getting to meet people that are also passionate about ASL,” Wendling said. “It’s good to see because it’s a language that definitely needs (to be) advocated for in this world and in our society.”

ASL club is open to all, and no prior ASL experience is necessary. Those who are interested in joining the ASL club can contact Wendling at jw703816@ohio.edu.

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Evaluating the Mid-American Conference’s standout Week 6 performances ELI FEAZELL ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

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he 2021 season is halfway over, and both Mid-American Conference divisions are still up for grabs after many teams have experienced unpredictable and inconsistent performances through six weeks.

Week 6 saw a handful of programs pick

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up their first MAC wins of the season, like Akron and Eastern Michigan. Others, such as Miami and Toledo, lost a conference game for the first time this year. All but four MAC teams have started conference play 1-1, evening things out for everyone except 2-0 Northern Illinois and Kent State as well as 0-2 Buffalo and Bowling Green.

Here are the top performances from around the MAC in Week 6 and what they

mean for Ohio:

Standout team performance: Ball State defeats Western Michigan 4520

Ball State didn’t just have the largest margin of victory in the MAC in Week 6. It also did so over Western Michigan, one of the conference’s most threatening teams heading into Saturday. The Broncos were

4-1 overall heading into last week and made a name for themselves after taking down Pitt 44-41 in September. In Week 6, the Cardinals proved themselves to be capable of standing up to dangerous conference opposition.

Quarterback Drew Plitt led Ball State’s offense, going 15-for-25 on passing with 310 yards and four touchdowns. His top re-

ceivers were Yo’Heinz Tyler, Jalen McGaughy, Jayshon Jackson and Justin Hall. Tyler led the Cardinals with 93 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

While allowing 376 yards from Western Michigan isn’t great, Ball State’s defense made good plays throughout the afternoon. The Cardinals sacked Broncos quarterback Kaleb Eleby four times and intercepted him twice.

Safeties Bryce Cosby and J.T. Wahee led Ball State in tackles with 10 and nine, respectively, and both had a tackle for a loss. Cosby also recorded a sack and forced a fumble.

Standout individual performance: Dustin Crum, quarterback, Kent State

After passing for 300 yards or more only once this season prior to Saturday, Crum had a standout night against Buffalo. The quarterback threw for a career-high 407 yards against the Bulls with three touchdowns on 22-of-36 attempts. He also found the end zone twice while on the run to add to his touchdown total.

Crum’s 407 passing yards against Buffalo makes up 31% of his season total of 1,303 yards through six games. He’s third in the MAC this

season for passing yardage and has led Kent State to a 2-0 start in conference play.

What this means for Ohio

Armani Rogers #18 takes control of the field against Central Michigan at Peden Stadium on Oct. 9th, 2021. (CLAY STARK | FOR THE POST)

Even if it has the worst overall record in the MAC, Ohio is still 1-1 in its conference schedule. It’s had a steady conference schedule thus far, defeating Akron after a dominant second half from its run game and staying on the heels of a proficient Central Michigan team the week after. Only one MAC East team, Kent State, remains undefeated in the MAC. Buffalo, which allowed over 400 passing yards in Week 6, is set to host Ohio on Saturday. The Bulls are currently ranked 10th in the MAC for passing yards allowed per game and are sixth for rushing yards allowed per game.

Ohio coach Tim Albin said in his Monday press conference that Ohio needs to keep Buffalo’s defense off balance through an effective passing game, so quarterbacks Armani Rogers and Kurtis Rourke could both see big days in the air Saturday.

As for Crum, Kent State comes to Athens on Oct. 23, one week after Ohio plays Buffalo. The Bobcats pass defense has been durable this season, ranking third in the MAC for passing yards allowed per game. They did blunder against the Chippewas, however, when they allowed 257 yards and a game-winning touchdown pass from Daniel Richardson, even after picking up two interceptions. Against Crum and the Golden Flashes, the Bobcats’ secondary will have to hold strong for four quarters.

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HOCKEY

Ryan Hastings uses graphic design to help Ohio off the ice

Ryan Hastings (No. 3) prepares to face off against his fellow teammate Peyton Botich (No. 14) at Ohio University hockey’s scrimmage on Sept.

18, 2021. (CLAY STARK | FOR THE POST)

MOLLY BURCHARD FOR THE POST Ohio fans know junior defenseman Ryan Hastings has a passion for hockey and excels on the ice. What many don’t know is Hastings also has an enthusiasm for design.

Hastings’ love for design was sparked during his junior year of high school after taking a Photoshop class. He wanted to continue the work he did in high school, and he pursued a major in graphic design when he enrolled at Ohio.

When he isn’t in Bird Arena preparing for the next game or hanging out with his teammates, Hastings is designing a variety of projects for various clients. He does freelance work for the most part, designing catalogs and posters for local businesses that request his services.

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Over the past few months, however, Hastings has been working on a handful of projects that are special to him. Hastings has designed graphics for his own team and even designed a line of Ohio merchandise that fans can buy. He also designed all of the infographics Ohio uses on its social media accounts.

Hastings was eager to start the season, and he was also excited to get started on the projects for his team. He knows it’s important for the program to do as well off the ice as it does on the ice. He hopes the merchandise will help bring the team closer to its fans.

“We needed to connect more with the community and our boosters and everyone,” Hastings said. “We’re trying to appeal to that crowd.”

In order to get that connection, Hastings picked a theme he thought many peo-

ple would enjoy: rock ‘n’ roll. On most of Ohio’s new merchandise, the words “Ohio Hockey” sit on the front with lightning bolts shooting out of the bottom sides.

When it came to designing the logo and theme, Hastings had an easy time coming up with what to pick.

“I just kind of had the idea in mind,” Hastings said. “I had a bunch of sketches in my book and just kind of went from there.”

Another inspiration for the rock ‘n’ roll theme was Hastings’ teammates. The Bobcats appreciate good rock songs and even listen to them over the speakers at Bird Arena while they practice. Hastings’ fellow Bobcats let him know ideas they want to see, and he listens to their suggestions.

“It’s nice because I have input from the players, too,” Hastings said. “So, it’s like they want this picture posted here … it’s easier to give them what they want.”

Between practice, games, school work and a social life, it is sometimes hard for Hastings to find time for his designs. However, years of playing hockey have taught him good time management skills, and it’s something he’s used to dealing with.

“It’s tough,” Hastings said. “I have to find time here and there whenever I can to sit down and do designs, but practice isn’t too overwhelming and classes aren’t terrible, so I’m able to find some time.”

Similar to hockey, the more you practice design, the better you become at it.

Hastings has a lot of experience on his side that allows him to help his team both on and off the ice.

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EDITORIAL

Students are still living through a pandemic. Bring back the S grade.

ABBY MILLER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF BRE OFFENBERGER MANAGING EDITOR MATTHEW GEIGER DIGITAL MANAGING EDITOR Most of us have felt it by now.

You’re sitting in a classroom for your first in-person exam in 18 months. There’s no computer, and there’s no comfort of being in your bedroom — it’s just you, pencil and test.

For nearly all freshmen and sophomores at Ohio University, their last in-person exam was back in high school. Those students are now forced to adapt to a situation that no other college student has faced before them. It’s like being thrown into the deep end for the first time and being expected to swim.

The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on college students across the country, with the number of people who report feelings of depression and anxiety rising dramatically. Fatigue has set in, and it feels like the pandemic might last forever. It is for that reason students at OU should be offered some type of relief from the stress of their course load.

Enter the return of the Satisfactory/No Credit grading

system.

In March 2020, when the world changed, so did OU. The university gave most students the opportunity to opt in to an alternative grading system for certain classes. Instead of A’s, B’s, C’s and so on, one could simply choose to get a “satisfactory” grade for a course if they earned a C- or higher. If a student fell below the C- threshold, they could opt to get “no credit” for the course. Both options had no impact on a student’s GPA, only their credit.

Offering the S/NC system was a sign of grace from OU, recognizing how the pandemic was pulling students in different directions mentally, physically and emotionally.

During the 2021 Spring Semester, that same grace was eventually realized. There was a period of indecision from OU’s Academic Policy and Process group before the eventual announcement of the S/NC grading system returning with a more “robust” exemption process. Students made petitions to make their thoughts on the need for the alternative grading system known, one of which racked up over 1,000 signatures before the decision was announced.

As of Wednesday, OU’s website still has the S/NC deadlines for Spring Semester posted, and there is no indication from the university that the S/NC option will be available this fall. This comes as students are continuing to live through a pandemic and taking some courses online while new COVID-19 cases are being reported within Athens County on a daily basis.

Many — if not all — of the same factors impacting students these past two semesters remain. There is still a fear of contracting COVID-19, and there are still classes to balance alongside jobs and internships. Now, many student organizations and other time commitments are coming back in full force, taking up even more of students’ time. We continue to be spread thin while living through historical, unprecedented times, and the combination of trying to push students back to normal academic practices while not offering them the same academic support is damaging. We need a smoother transition.

S/NC options aren’t viewed as a reason to give up trying.

They’re simply a breath of fresh air. If OU truly cares about its students, it will prioritize their mental health during this endlessly hectic time.

It only takes five seconds for a student to discover they’ve been exposed to COVID-19 or to get the dreaded email from Vault with a positive test result, inevitably causing their mindset to plummet. The good news? It only takes one easy decision from the university to make the after-effects — clouded mental health, missed classes and more — less strenuous.

Editorials represent the majority opinion of The Post’s executive editors: Editor-in-Chief Abby Miller, Managing Editor Bre Offenberger and Digital Managing Editor Matt Geiger. Post editorials are independent of the publication’s news coverage.

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Whether this is your first try at yoga or your eighth attempt to become a yogi, you should always start slow. Accept that you are a beginner, and take in every tip and pointer that comes your way.

Here is all you will want to know before hitting your mat for the first time ever or in months:

Find a good class and instructor

Choosing a class you will realistically go to and finding an instructor you like is so important when becoming a yogi. You can find online yoga classes on YouTube to do at home or sign up for a class at your nearest yoga studio. For OU students, Ping even offers free classes for students.

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to fi t a variety of sessions into your first month, both class type and instructor. It might take a few weeks to find your perfect match, but pay attention to how you feel both before and after attending your class. Ask yourself, “Was I motivated to go to yoga class? Was I excited?” And after, “How do I feel after class today? Do I feel energized or tired?” You can even journal your feelings after each class in the first month to figure out which one is best for you.

Remove distractions

This is the time during your day to let go of everything happening in your life and have a blank mind. In order to have an effective yoga session, you need to remove all distractions for the time being. If you are going to an in-person class, leave your phone in the car or on silent, stowed away in your bag. Take off your watch, as time doesn’t matter in yoga. If you are at home, find a window of time where you can be by yourself and have no interruptions. Turn all of your devices on silent, and let everyone know you are unavailable for the next hour or however long your session will be. This is your time, so make it worth your while.

Set intentions

Setting intentions at the beginning of any journey is important in ensuring there will be light at the end of the tunnel. By keeping track of not only your goals but also your emotions throughout practicing yoga, you will be able to find your full potential. Many people want to start practicing yoga for many reasons, whether that is to improve their flexibility, to have a calmer presence or to simply try something new.

Whatever your reasoning may be, identify what you want out of starting this journey. Use a journal to keep track of your intentions. Write down your goals

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before your very first yoga session, and keep track of how you uphold them and any changes you have noticed throughout your journey. You can even journal about other aspects of your life, too.

Comfort is key

You might find yourself in some compromising positions, so you want to make sure you are wearing clothes that are comfortable and appropriate for yoga. Of course, yoga pants and leggings are a staple for practicing yoga, but wear pants you feel comfortable in. As for tops, athletic tank tops, T-shirts and long sleeves are all great. Remember you want to focus on relaxing and having a calm mind, not worrying about what you are wearing or having to adjust your clothes every few minutes.

Aside from a good mindset and an outfit you feel confident in, you’ll need a yoga mat, of course. Thickness and texture of the mat is really up to personal preference, so think about what is most comfortable for you before buying one. Amazon has a great collection of yoga mats. In addition to a mat, yoga blocks are nice to have but are totally optional. Blocks are used to support the back, head and hips when settling into poses. Although they are helpful for beginners, they aren’t necessary.

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!

Because you will be in poses that test both your strength and flexibility, you need to make sure your muscles are lubricated and the rest of your body is hydrated. While it isn’t recommended to drink water during yoga, you can ensure you are hydrated enough for your session. Try to drink at least eight ounces of water 30 minutes prior to your session and another eight ounces immediately after.

Health professionals encourage individuals to drink at least eight eight-ounce glasses of water each day, so try to meet this goal on a daily basis. It is important, however, to make sure you don’t guzzle down those eight glasses of water right before your class. You want to be hydrated enough to get through your session

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Everyone has to start somewhere, so don’t get caught up if the person next to you in class is more flexible or the instructor on your screen at home can do the poses better. Those same people started as beginners, too, so don’t forget that.

Take advantage of the beginner’s poses, and try to master them before moving on to more advanced classes. Even if you can’t touch your toes yet, you’ll get there if you stay committed.

Have a sense of humor

Being able to laugh at yourself and smile if you mess up will help you during any awkward or uncomfortable moments.

You might lose your balance and fall from time to time, but those things happen. It’s important to remember that perfection is not the goal in yoga. It’s to be the best version of yourself. Having a healthy sense of humor will help you to navigate through those moments and will encourage you to remain calm and motivated.

Remember that this is your journey, and you can choose how you want to navigate through it. Take this as a sign to dive into the realm of yoga, whatever that means for you. Don’t forget that it’s important to be both serious and lighthearted during any practice of yoga.

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6 fall movies to cozy up with LOGAN HUMPHREY FOR THE POST It’s that time of year when the temperature starts to drop, the sun goes down earlier and the leaves start to change color. As the fall season begins, now is the perfect time to cozy up with a warm blanket and spend these chilly nights watching some of the best fall movies. Whether it’s a murder mystery or a romantic comedy, some of the best movies take place in the autumn. They provide an abundance of comfort and get us thrilled for the chilly season to come. As many of us get excited for the fall season, here are six sensational films to get you into the fall spirit.

Dead Poets Society

The film starts off in the fall of 1959 at an all-male boarding school in Vermont. John Keating (Robin Williams), an English teacher, teaches some of the young men how to break out of their shells and encourages them to “seize the day.” Watching Robin Williams in this classic film feels nostalgic and extraordinarily comforting. It’s a story that encourages youthfulness and courage, resembling an inspiring coming-of-age drama that might cause some tears at the end. Nonetheless, it is a must-watch for everyone, especially during the chillier seasons.

When Harry Met Sally

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Clue

Autumn is the perfect season for murder mysteries, especially this comedic “whodunit.” The film is a cult classic with an ensemble of amazing actors such as Tim Curry, Christopher Lloyd and Madeline Kahn.

It’s based off of the classic board game with the same name, making the film unlike any other film you’ve seen.

This chaotic classic will keep you guessing until the very end and in return viewers are given an ending you will never see coming. It’s extremely rewatchable, and it’s definitely a film that should be rewatched every fall season.

tween the characters makes the film even more compelling. The film is set in Boston during the fall, thus providing a comforting autumn ambiance while watching.

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murder mystery perfect for watching during the fall season, but this one adds a modern twist to the genre. Not only is the entire premise of the film associated with fall, other elements like costume and set design play a big role in how this film becomes a fall must-watch.

Nothing is cozier than Chris Evans wearing some cozy knitted sweaters.

The set design is constantly portrayed as mysterious and enthralling, which adds to the chilly autumn feeling. Of course, no murder mystery would be set without an amazing star-studded cast including Jamie Lee Curtis, Evans and Daniel Craig.

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Director Wes Anderson develops a desirably unique film with a beautiful fall color palette of red, orange and yellow to make a visually stunning fall watch. Based on Roald Dahl’s book, this adventurous animated film is incredibly hilarious with its dry and witty sense of humor. It has a compelling storyline that involves togetherness, perseverance and overcoming obstacles with your family and friends. Fantastic Mr. Fox contains all the elements of a comforting, rewatchable film.

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Good Will Hunting

Yet another classic film starring the late Robin Williams, this moving drama has a heart-rending storyline made to inspire audiences. The film follows Will Hunting (Matt Damon), a janitor who’s secretly a genius but is unable to obtain the education he deserves.

His journey through hardship and sacrifice is truly inspiring for anybody watching. While it is somewhat heartbreaking at times, there are several moments where the film is uplifting and comical. It’s also important to mention the outstanding acting performances between Damon and Williams.

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the weekender NAMI walk brings awareness to mental health ANASTASIA CARTER SLOT EDITOR

Following Mental Health Awareness Day on Oct. 10, the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Athens, or NAMI Athens, is reinforcing the importance of this idea with its Walk the Walk for Mental Health Awareness on Saturday, Oct. 16.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the walk, and Adrienne Nagy, board president of NAMI Athens, said it began around 1999. The idea behind the walk is to raise awareness around mental illness and the families affected by it.

The first few walks began at Hocking College and ended up at the Appalachian Behavioral Health Care Hospital, or ABH, but over the years, the walk has changed. Nagy said since no one could see the people on the walk, and it bothered her.

“I want to get visibility for our cause,” Nagy said. “(The) theme was ‘walk the walk,’ and that’s exactly what we wanted people to see that we will walk the walk.”

The event will begin with a rally at the courthouse at 11 a.m., with Nagy saying a few words about the man who began the walk.

“I will mention Pete Wuscher’s name because he’s the one that started this. It was his brainchild,” Nagy said.

Wuscher put together the first walk, a 12-mile trek, back in 1999 while working with The Gathering Place. Cate Matisi, a psychiatrist, said she didn’t think she made the first walk but started at the second one and has financially supported it ever since.

“There’s certainly much more participation in NAMI,” Matisi said. “I can’t remember when NAMI began to increase awareness. Certainly with their participation, it’s become just much better known.”

Those participating will receive a free T-shirt and mask to wear on the walk. The group will then walk together to the hospital but will gather around 2 p.m. at Pepsi Tailgreat Park for a snack.

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“I think it’s also an opportunity for people in the community to see where psychiatric patients are living and experience being in that building,” Tina Trimmer, the administrative consultant for NAMI, said. “In the past, they had brought down people who live at the hospital to have lunch and get T-shirts and stuff. So, sometimes, our folks would be able to interact with some of the folks that are staying at the psychiatric hospital, and I think representation is important.”

Nagy said she’s continued her work with NAMI for 20 years because of her son, Peter Nagy, who was a patient at ABH and had schizophrenia.

“Everything I do for NAMI, basically, I do in memory of my son,” Nagy said, “And to help other people who have suffered, who are suffering, because he’s suffered terribly from this illness.”

The original walk used to include walking the path maintained by NAMI at The Ridges, which leads to a pond. This pond is named the Peter Nagy Memorial Pond for Nagy’s son, who died at age 23.

“It’s not a fundraiser, this walk; it is purely to bring awareness of mental illness,” Nagy said, “And to show that those of us that are walking there that do not have mental illness — we’re there to support those that do.”

Trimmer said NAMI tries to support local organizations that are doing similar work, such as Suicide Prevention, The Gathering Place, ABH, Hopewell Health Center and the Athens Photo Project.

“The Athens community is exceptional,” Matisi said. “I’m also on the board of Women’s Recovery House that we started three-and-a-half years ago, and the support that we’ve seen is just amazing from all the different organizations.”

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in a story of mystery, murder and comedy during Ohio Valley Summer Theater’s production of CLUE. Limited seating is available at the performance to create an intimate, unique viewing experience. Tickets for showings throughout the weekend can be purchased online through Ohio Valley Summer Theater’s website. Federal, state and local COVID-19 guidelines will be followed at the performance.

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Athens Farmers Market at 9 a.m., hosted by the Athens Farmers Market, 1002 E. State St. Shop for locally grown and locally made foods and goods at the farmers market. The market accepts SNAP, credit cards and wholesome wave. Masks are recommended, and social distancing protocols are in place.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 Mass Vaccination Clinic at Heritage Hall at 12 p.m., hosted by Ohio University, 16 W. Green Drive. Get vaccinated against COVID-19 before Nov. 15, the deadline for OU’s vaccine requirement. To make an appointment to get the vaccine, visit gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov, use Access Code B4P8PAQMNO, search for ZIP code 45701 and select an available appointment slot. Walk-ins are welcome, and all people 12 and older are eligible to receive the vaccine. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Admission: Free “LACUNA” and “The Van Gogh Affect” at 10 a.m., hosted by the Kennedy Museum of Art, 100 Ridges Circle. Explore two distinct art exhibits on display at the Kennedy Museum. Masks indoors are mandatory in both galleries, and the number of visitors will be limited as per OU guidelines.

Admission: Free Athens International Film and Video Festival at 1 p.m., hosted by The Athena Cinema, 20 S. Court St. Take in more than 500 films from Oct. 15 until Oct. 24. OU students with an ID have access to free tickets that can be obtained in person at the Athena Cinema’s box office on Court Street. Masks are required in the theater.

Admission: Free for OU students with presentation of student ID. General admission ticket prices vary based on showing times: before 5 p.m. tickets are $5, at/after 5 p.m. tickets are $6.50.

The Lost Flamingo Theatre Company Presents: Steel Magnolias at 7 p.m., hosted by the Lost Flamingo Theatre Company, 96 E. Union St. The power of female friendships and the strength of vulnerability are highlighted in the Lost Flamingo Theatre Company’s first in-person performance in nearly two years. Tickets can be purchased through the theatre company’s website.

Admission: $5

CLUE: On Stage at 7 p.m., hosted by ARTS/ West, 132 W. State St. Become immersed

Passion Works Pop-up Shop at 12 p.m., hosted by Passion Works Studio, 20 E. State St. Shop a variety of local art and view the Passion Works Studio gallery.

The parking lot, where the event will be hosted, is accessible. Attendees must wear masks. Refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase nearby at the Ornery Vet Cafe.

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Wagging Tails at the Taproom at 12 p.m., hosted by Friends of the Shelter Dogs at Jackie O’s Taproom and Brewery, 25 Campbell St. Pet the adoptable shelter dogs and enjoy Jackie O’s beer to support Athens’ Friends of the Shelter Dogs nonprofit. For every pint sold during the event, Jackie O’s will donate $1 to help the dogs.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer’s at 12:45 p.m., hosted by Walk to End Alzheimer’s at 701 E. State St. Walk to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s research. The route is three miles along a paved path and can be accessible to dogs, strollers and wheelchairs. The walk begins at 2 p.m. after about an hour of ceremonies at the Athens Community Center. Registration can be completed through the Walk to End Alzheimer’s website. Questions can be directed to Meg Haist via phone at 513-632-3882 or email at mahaist@alz.org.

Admission: Free entry, but fundraising is encouraged Passion Works Costumes & Bike Tour at 1 p.m., hosted by Appalachian Understories at the Athens Public Library, 30 Home St. Go on a 4-mile family-friendly bike ride to explore the history of the Hocking River and the Hock-Hocking Adena Bikeway. Passion Works artists will create and provide costumes for participants to wear during the tour. Bike riders are also welcome to bring their own costumes.

Tickets can be purchased online via Appalachian Understories’ website. The tour begins and ends at the Athens County Library.

Admission: $20 per family

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BLACK VIOLIN: IMPOSSIBLE TOUR Black Violin is led by classically trained string players Wil B. (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin).

Joining them onstage are DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes. The band uses their unique blend of classical and hip-hop music to overcome stereotypes while encouraging people of all ages, races, and economic backgrounds to join together to break down cultural barriers.

This festival is the third longest-running marching band festival in the state.

Bands scheduled to perform include Belpre, Gallia Academy, Westfall, Meigs, Wellston, Newark, Groveport Madison, Canal Winchester, Hilliard Darby, Pickerington North, Olentangy Liberty, and Athens. The festival is sponsored by the Athens Band Boosters, Kiwanis Club of Downtown Athens, and Chauncey-Dover Lions.

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Ohio Valley Summer Theater presents a stage version of the hit 1985 comedy CLUE. Based on the screenplay

by Jonathan Lynn. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience one of the most classic comedies in modern history. Seating is limited for this unique prodution as you will be comfortably situated around Body Manor in this immersive production.

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October 15th-17th Fri & Sat 7:00 pm Sun Matinee 2pm $10-$12 general admission

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CARR VAN ANDA SYMPOSIUM Ohio native and former Ohio University student Carr Van Anda was managing editor of The New York Times from 1904-1925. He used his curiosity about science and the world plus his writing and editing abilities to make The New York Times the international newspaper it is today.

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