November 11, 2021

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

Battling homesickness is hard

ABBY MILLER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

A few weeks ago, I almost did something I’ve never done throughout my past three years of college: I was incredibly close to packing a weekend bag and making the seven-hour trek home to Illinois.

As an out-of-state student, I’m used to having fairly limited in-person contact with my family during the school year. I go home for breaks but, otherwise, the only occasions I see my family are for events like Parents Weekend.

I didn’t always have a car on campus, so planning details like booking flights and finding a way to get to the airport in Columbus were both expensive and stressful. I remain planted in Athens for long weekends while many travel home, and I’ve experienced milestones like my younger sister’s last Homecoming dance through iPhone photos.

Homesickness is something I’ve grappled with since my freshman year, and although my love for Athens is strong, it doesn’t always make being states away from my family easier. I’ve made friends with other out-of-state students

who can relate to this experience, but the sting of homesickness is especially tough for both in- and out-of-state Bobcats right now.

My near reconciliation with spending 14 hours of my weekend in the car was the culmination of the homesickness and burnout I experienced so far this semester. In the thick of the semester, stressors weigh heavier on students. Midterms have come and gone, and Thanksgiving break is about two weeks away. We’re all starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel — but it feels like we’re crawling there after putting so much energy into our academic hurdles. I’d love nothing more than to wake up tomorrow in my childhood bed.

Homesickness right now is completely natural. The weeks leading up to finals are some of the most stressful ones you’ll experience in college, but they come with the reward of a relaxing Thanksgiving and plenty of time spent with family during winter break. That light at the end of the tunnel may feel unreachable right now but, when it’s here, we’ll all

bask in its glow.

So, no, I didn’t end up going home a few weekends ago. However, some of my family is coming to visit this weekend.

While it’s not quite the same as making the journey home, I know seeing some of those I love most will be the mental health boost I need to finish the rest of the semester strong.

These weeks are hard. Homesickness and burnout can be incredibly difficult to grapple with now more than ever. As we race to the finish line this fall, don’t feel ashamed for reaching out to your fellow Bobcats or for giving mom an extra phone call. We all need to seek solace in those who matter most to us, and it will be in the comfort of our homes soon enough.

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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OU’s newest campus climate survey tackles diversity, inclusion ADDIE HEDGES FOR THE POST The Division of Diversity and Inclusion is sponsoring a campus climate survey for students, faculty and staff to collect data about Ohio University’s community opinions on diversity and inclusion.

The campus climate survey was made available to students, faculty and staff Oct. 27 and will be open until Nov. 17.

“The survey is one of the action items of the (Inclusive Excellence) Strategic Plan as a step toward creating a sense of belonging for all and collecting data to inform decision making and continuous improvement efforts at the University,” according to an OU news release.

The Inclusive Excellence Strategic Plan outlines the current goals of the Division of Diversity and Inclusion. The plan includes steps to improve campus inclusion and diversity through action items, such as establishing Juneteenth as a paid holiday and establishing a committee to research the university’s relationship to “slavery, racial oppression, and Native Land dispossession.”

The last campus climate survey conducted with a focus on diversity and inclusion took place in 2018. It is normal for a diversity survey to take place every two to three years on a college campus, Duane Bruce, interim assistant director of the Multicultural Center and Multicultural Programs, said.

The survey consists of questions that are adjusted to coincide with the respondent’s relationship to OU. The questions are provided by the company that is conducting the survey, Viewfinder Campus Climate Surveys. However, the Division of Diversity and Inclusion has added a few other questions aimed to guide future action steps in the Inclusive Excellence Strategic Plan.

“We added questions particularly around the section for ‘sense of belonging,’” Bruce said. “Questions that we added as an institution (were) because we wanted to take a deeper dive into that piece, especially because it’s one of the goals of the Inclusive Excellence Strategic Plan.”

The campus climate survey is not the only aspect of the Inclusive Excellence Strategic Plan that students have witnessed.

The Make Respect Visible campaign began at the beginning of the 2021 Fall Semester.

In April 2022, upcoming action plans will be made public, Gigi Secuban, vice president for Diversity and Inclusion, said.

“Just like (the) Make Respect Visible was one of the action items under creating a sense of belonging for all a strategic goal in the plan, this climate survey is under the goal of collecting data to inform continuous improvement and ideas about where we need to go in the future,” Bruce said.

The results of the campus climate survey will be public for anyone to see. The 2018 survey is not currently available because the university said it is no longer representative of the opinions on campus today.

“It’s not online any longer because we’ve made a lot of progress since then, and it wasn’t really something we could benchmark because it was a snapshot in time,” Carly Leatherwood, a university spokesperson, said. “I think that’s one of the benefits of the survey that we’re doing now … It’s actually something that we can benchmark moving forward.”

To ensure students, faculty and staff want to participate in the survey, the university has offered incentives for each group. The incentives include gift cards and “OHIO Swag Packages,” which contain clothing and various donations from community businesses. Names of respondents to the survey will be drawn to win the in-

centives.

The more participants the survey has, the better representation of OU’s climate it will provide, Bruce said. It is important that the whole population of OU has their voice heard, but no matter how much data they receive, it will be helpful in strategizing future action plans, he said.

The survey is continuously advertised through email, social media and outside university buildings like Baker Center, but some are still unsure of what it is.

“I’m not going to lie: I don’t even read my emails,” Candace Caldwell, a junior studying nursing, said. “If it’s not something

that’s important to me, like personally … I just delete it. But now that I know about it, I’ll keep an eye out for it.”

Sofia Baer, a freshman studying retail fashion merchandising, has taken the survey and said she felt it would be beneficial to everyone at OU. “I think it just puts a lot of things into perspective like when you analyze … a situation and you’re like, ‘Oh, well, how do I go about this?’” Baer said. “It makes me think twice about how you would handle a situation, or how you think of others, or just terminology that you would think of using when addressing others.”

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3 new COVID-19 deaths reported; bomb threat made to Athens campus Saturday MOLLY WILSON ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Bomb threat reported Saturday, determined not credible

Athens City-County Health Department reports three new COVID deaths

On Monday, the Athens City-County Health Department, or ACCHD, reported three more individuals had died from COVID-19 in the county over the weekend.

The county maintains its red risk level on the Ohio Public Health Advisory System, which indicates a very high level of exposure and virus spread.

Last week, ACCHD reported one individual had died, bringing the death total up to 89 at the time. The current death total is 92.

Additionally, 48.83% of residents in the county have started the vaccination process, and 45.88% of residents are fully vaccinated.

The Ohio University Police Department, or OUPD, received a bomb threat, which has since been determined to be false, on Saturday.

The first OHIO alert was sent at 3:08 p.m. to notify the campus community there had been a threat. At the time, the Athens campus remained open, as OUPD said it did not think a threat to campus existed at the time.

The source of the threat was determined to be the same as other false bomb threats made at American universities, according to another alert sent at 4:56 p.m.

In response to the situation, OUPD deployed its bomb detection K-9 unit and was working with state and federal partners to evaluate the credibility of the threat.

Jeanine Ward-Roof, Tierney Bates and Jenny Hall-Jones as the final candidates for the vice president for student affairs position Wednesday.

Interviews will take place in November and, as part of the process, the candidates will participate in open forums offered to the university community. The forums will be offered in person and virtually.

As part of the forums, the finalists will prepare and deliver brief presentations and will answer student, faculty and staff questions.

The forums will all take place in Baker Theater from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on various dates. Ward-Roof’s forum will take place Nov. 15 while Bates’ will be available Nov. 17, and HallJones’ will be Nov. 19.

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OU announces vice president for student affairs finalists Ohio University President Hugh Sherman announced

POLICE BLOTTER

Man finds cows in yard; 911 hang-up contact unable to be made find the cows.

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I still had stuff there!

Just doing the yard work

Deputies responded to Shadow Creek Road in Athens regarding an open line 911 call, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office. When they arrived, deputies spoke with the homeowner, who was mowing the grass at that time.

The homeowner said everything was fine.

Run, cows, run

The sheriff’s office received a report of two cows in a caller’s backyard on Scenic Lane in Nelsonville. When deputies arrived, they discovered the cows had run away on foot prior to their arrival.

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The sheriff’s office responded to South Plains Road in The Plains regarding a burglary. The caller told officers she and her mother had moved to Lancaster. However, her mother still had belongings in the residence in The Plains.

The caller told deputies she discovered her house had been broken into, and her belongings were stolen.

The case is still under investigation.

A scene from Home Alone?

The sheriff’s office responded to a residence in Dover Township regarding a 911 hang-up call. When deputies arrived, they observed lights on and heard voices inside the residence.

Deputies tried to make contact with the individuals in-

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They checked around the residence as well but did not see any residents.

Ultimately, deputies left, as they did not observe anything giving legal justification to make forced entry. No further action was taken.

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OU leadership bodies react to President Hugh Sherman’s prioritization of shared governance DONOVAN HUNT FOR THE POST Ohio University President Hugh Sherman has focused on shared governance while organizations like Faculty Senate maneuver roadblocks created by COVID-19.

OU, like most universities, divides governance between its Board of Trustees and the president’s office, but often consults with organizations like Faculty Senate, Graduate Student Senate, Student Senate and many other bodies.

However, OU’s Board appointed Sherman as president without consulting any of those organizations or faculty, according to a previous Post report.

The Board’s decision to name Sherman president

without input from other leadership groups on campus was a mistake, Joe McLaughlin, vice president of OU’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors, or OU-AAUP, said.

Because of that decision, shared governance has been damaged, McLaughlin said, and a lot is riding on Sherman to show extra attention to shared governance during his term in order to repair it.

Robin Muhammad, chair of Faculty Senate, said Sherman has made himself very accessible to leadership from faculty, administrators and students since his hiring.

“People find that reassuring in very unreassuring times,” Muhammad said.

Muhammad also said the main obstacles standing in the way of shared governance are caused by the

COVID-19 pandemic, although there has been some progress. She said the pandemic has caused issues with faculty and staff managing their workloads.

The change of presidents wasn’t an obstacle because it was seamless, and Sherman was able to fit in right away due to his previous position as dean of the College of Business.

Despite challenges from COVID-19, Muhammad remains optimistic for OU’s future of shared governance. She said pathways and communication lines between leadership groups on campus have been strong, and she wants that trend to continue.

Similarly, Nicole Pennington, executive dean for regional higher education at OU, has felt that OU’s regional campuses have been represented by Sherman.

“The President has spent the past couple of months engaging in dialogue with students, faculty, staff and regional community leaders to provide transparency to his Presidential priorities,” Pennington said in an email.

Pennington said Sherman’s efforts to add regional representation to the Board is evidence of that representation. In October, the Board added Misty Crosby, executive director of Buckeye Hills Regional Council, as a regional trustee after Sherman proposed her addition.

“Even prior to his Presidency, Dr. Sherman was a proven champion for southeastern Ohio, and the relationships that he has fostered over his two plus decade career at Ohio University have facilitated a smooth transition and have strengthened our efforts as One OHIO,” Pennington said in an email.

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Ohio University President Hugh Sherman discusses his term on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. (ASHLYNN MCKEE | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)

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Vaccination by the numbers ABBY MILLER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The total percentage of individuals vaccinated against COVID-19 on all of Ohio University’s campuses is just below 80% as the vaccination deadline approaches next week.

The deadline to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is Monday, Nov. 15. OU

knows not all individuals will be vaccinated by that date, Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, said during a Nov. 10 COVID-19 briefing. The university is calling and texting individuals to get them in compliance with the mandate. Ice also said there are some individuals who are in the process of getting the vaccine, but they will not be fully vaccinated by Monday.

“Ultimately, our goal is to have the community protected, and we’ll get there how we get there,” she said.

The total vaccination rate for all OU campuses is 79.9%, according to a Nov. 9 email from Ice. The Athens campus has an 85.6% vaccination rate individually, with 86.6% of students on campus being vaccinated and 83.9% of students off-campus vaccinated.

On campus, Washington Hall has the highest vaccination rate. The dorm has 217 residents, 95.9% of whom are vaccinated, according to OU’s COVID-19 dashboard.

Pickering Hall has the lowest percentage of vaccinated residents with 72.1% vaccinated as of Nov. 5.

Skyview Apartments, which is owned

by OU, has a 100% vaccination rate, according to the COVID-19 dashboard.

The university has received 2,059 vaccine exemptions as of Wednesday. The majority of the requests are for religious reasons, Ice said. The medical exemption has fewer requests but also much more specific criteria.

A medical exemption request must be signed by the practitioner of the individual applying, according to a previous Post report. The practitioner also has to confirm the basis of the request and provide any additional information to OU’s Vaccine Medical Exemption Review Committee.

Of the exemption requests, 271 have been submitted by employees, and 1,788 have been submitted by students. A total

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of 1,463 requests have been approved, and Ice said about 400 more will be getting approval soon.

Those who are granted a vaccine exemption must continue with the COVID-19 testing program, Ice said.

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Water quality to be improved by the H2Ohio program grant PAIGE FISHER FOR THE POST After launching in 2019, the H2Ohio program is continuing to improve water systems in several counties throughout Ohio. $500,000 from the H2Ohio grant funds was given to the county to fund the installation of sanitary sewers, Jerry Rouch, deputy director of Infrastructure Funding for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, or Ohio EPA, said.

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“Ohio EPA works with the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Ohio Lake Erie Commission to implement the governor’s vision to improve water quality across the state,” Heidi Griesmer, an Ohio EPA spokeswoman, said.

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“Water and wastewater infrastructure, it could be anything from upgrading or building a wastewater or water treatment plant, to laying the pipes for drinking water,’’ Griesmer said. “It’s kind of the entire system.”

Stable water quality in Athens is determined by the hardness of the water, as well as certain chemicals including chlorides, fluoride and chlorine, Jarod Balderson, manager of the Athens Water Treatment Plant, said.

For reference, The Athens Water Treatment Plant typically stays at 1.2 milligrams per liter of chlorine for disinfection, Balderson said. Fluorides are around 1 milligram per liter, and a hardness of 120 to 140 milligrams per liter, which is considered good water quality.

Balderson said the plant recently upgraded electrical aspects, and made upgrades related to controls, valves and instrumentation to improve energy efficiency.

“These (upgrades) all contribute to maintaining a high water quality for the citizens of Athens,” Balderson said in an email.

The H2Ohio program focuses on funding for both drinking water and wastewater facilities, Rouch said.

A portion of the grant will be used to help Athens community members gain access to a more sanitary sewer system.

Before this program was set up, some residents had to utilize home sewage treatment systems or had no public drinking water, Rouch said.

He said the funding will also help to construct new sanitary sewer systems for approximately 160 to 170 homes in the Athens area.

In addition to the H2Ohio program, DeWine also recently introduced the Ohio BUILDS program, another water infrastructure funding program.

“We’re trying to help the community get a stable … water supply to these homes,” Griesmer said.

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Religion at OU connects people through faith ALEX IMWALLE FOR THE POST After a visit to the Ohio University Hillel house, Alex Deutchman, a junior studying criminology, hugs Sarah Livingston, the executive director of Hillel at OU, waves goodbye and says, “Love you, mom!”

Although the two are not related and Deutchman is just one of over 100 students Livingston oversees, one would never know it.

Hillel at OU is a part of the larger Hillel International, which is an organization that aims to provide a lifelong commitment to the Jewish faith, culture, community and teachings, Livingston said. Hillel at OU has upheld these ideals since it first opened in 1939.

Livingston said the OU Hillel foundation hosts frequent events, including a weekly Shabbat service and dinner every Friday at 6 p.m., inviting all Jewish students on campus to participate and have a safe space to both practice their faith and gain a sense of community.

The closest synagogue to Athens is over an hour away in Columbus, Livingston said.

The lack of available places of worship for Jewish students is what makes Hillel at OU so crucial, she added.

Livingston estimated there to be somewhere between 400-500 Jewish students on campus, making up under 2.5% of the population. Because of the small size of the Jewish community on campus, Livingston emphasized the importance of creating a sense of comfort within the Hillel house.

“Hillel is intrinsically just a safe space for Jewish students to be able to be Jewish,” Livingston said. “We just want to make sure they can do whatever it is that fills their heart up.”

Sue Erlewine, assistant director of Athens KTC, a Tibetan Buddhist organization with a focus on spirituality and meditation, said the organization hosts routine meditation as well as basic Buddhist philosophy classes.

Erlewine started Athens KTC 17 years ago in her living room. She invited all citizens of Athens, including OU students, to practice Buddhism in a group setting, providing an opportunity that was not available in or around Athens before Erlewine started the organization.

The Buddhist meditation practiced by Erlewine’s organization provides students a way to control and manage their anxiety, whether it pertains to schoolwork or anything that could be considered stress-inducing, she said.

The meditation and the overall practice of Buddhism has made Erlewine a calmer, more relaxed person, and she said the stu-

Sarah Livingston, the executive director of Hillel at Ohio University, poses for a portrait outside of the Hillel House on Nov. 9, 2021. Hillel at Ohio University serves the campus community in ares of Jewish culture, education, history, social service, Israel advocacy and communal experiences. The house has been home to Hillel since 1966. (TANNER PEARSON / FOR THE POST)

dents involved as well as other members of Athens KTC feel the same way.

In a similar way, Julia Kelley, a first-year master’s student studying vocal performance and music therapy, said she uses her faith in God as a way to reassure herself that she can overcome the stressors in her life. She said practicing Catholicism and her faith in God have acted as another support system for her.

Although she attends the Sunday mass at Christ the King University Parish, Kelley primarily practices privately and is not affiliated with any religious groups on campus.

Kelley said practicing religion in college can be difficult at times because she has to hold herself accountable in order to not fall behind in her worship.

“I’ve been on my own making sure every week that I go to church and continue to practice my faith,” Kelley said.

Kelley believes going to church every week has provided consistency while also giving her the freedom to practice her beliefs individually.

Erlewine said her organization and Buddhism in general are not very demanding in their nature. Anyone can come to a session and take away from it whatever they like, and their experience will not be defined for them. “(Our goal is to) make the Dharma, which is the teachings of the Buddha, available,” Erlewine said. “People can come in and take what they want (and) leave what they don’t want.”

Some of the activities Hillel puts on are specifically catered toward worship, but Livingston said a lot of what the foundation does is cultural or not related to Judaism at all, such as its blanket making event for charity. She said these events specifically are meant to form friendships and bonds between the organization’s members.

Deutchman said she has met her closest friends through the Hillel foundation, and these connections are what she treasures most about her time with Hillel.

“There are people in that building that I know I can go to … and they will always be there for me,” Deutchman said. “The Hil-

lel was just that thing that brought us together, but it’s not the thing that makes our friendship or breaks our friendship.”

Livingston emphasized the necessity Jewish students have for a place on campus where they do not need to worry about being persecuted or judged for their religious beliefs.

“Judaism is so much more than a religion; Judaism is a culture,” Livingston said.

“It’s a lifestyle. It’s your history. It’s your family’s traditions. It’s so much more than just praying to God.” The close, lifelong bonds that form between people who share a faith and culture are a testament to the impact that religion can have on the students of OU. Though many choose to practice their faith privately or through other methods of spirituality, religion is being used on campus in ways that benefit students as well as the bonds they create.

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Students discuss why they chose to attend OU KATIE MILLARD FOR THE POST Every student at Ohio University has one basic thing in common: they chose to attend OU. While it seems simple, those choices unite the student body, and each student has their own unique, complex reason for coming to Athens.

According to a 2021 Gallup poll of U.S. adults, higher education is most often pursued to help one get ahead in the world.

Of the poll’s top five responses for why students go to college, the first four were related to finding a better job post-graduation. The fifth was to appease familial or societal pressure.

Kyle Craig, a sophomore studying accounting, reflected the national trends and said he chose to attend college because of the future opportunities it would provide him.

“I was hoping to pursue a higher education primarily so I could make more money, but I also found I just enjoy being here networking, finding lots of people,” Craig said. “I just find (for) the job I would enjoy, I would rather be stable and college would provide that for me.”

Essa Alanirr, a senior studying mechanical engineering and mathematics, is pursuing his second degree at OU. He said he associates attending college with success, which led him to pursue his own degree.

“I connect college, a good degree, with good life in the end,” Alanirr said. “If I (want) to have a good life, good position in a company, etc, I have to go to college.”

Maleha Bethley, a senior studying biological sciences pre-professional, also came to college for the possibilities it provided, especially since others in her family have not always been offered the same opportunity.

“I decided to pursue a higher education because that was something that’s not an opportunity that’s always been given to people of my color or my family,” Bethley said. “I’m a first generational college student, and so I was really excited to break a generational curse.”

OU students each choose to pursue a higher education for their own reasons, but they all ended up at OU. The Gallup poll also asked students how they chose which school to attend. The top answer was proximity to home with 53% of students citing that as their reason for attending. That answer reflects trends seen at OU, as according to CollegeSimply, 86% of students are in-state, or from Ohio 10 / NOV. 11, 2021

Kyle Craig, a sophomore majoring in accounting at Ohio University College of Buisness stands in front of E.W. Scripps Hall. The majority of his courses in the 2022 Fall semester are in the E.W. Scripps Hall. (ZOE CRANFILL / FOR THE POST)

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The second and third most common reasons for selecting a school had to do with the price of college, with 42% of students selecting their school because of its cost and 22% selecting a school because of the financial aid package offered. This concern is reflected in OU’s OHIO Guarantee, which ensures no increase in tuition each year of a four-year degree from OU. Beyond national trends, OU has its own selling factors that appeal to students.

Bethley explained that her choice to attend OU was mostly because of its natural beauty.

“I really fell in love with the nature of OU,” Bethley said. “When I shadowed here, it was very welcoming, very nice scenery, and I’m in love with nature, so that was a selling factor for me.”

Angel Menkhaus, a freshman studying games and animation, also felt OU was

home because of its scenery.

“I really like the amount of freedom that I have, and the school here is really pretty,” Menkhaus said. “I know some other colleges in the area, I looked at them and I was like, ‘This place is ugly,’ but I went here and it’s really pretty here.”

While Athens’ beauty was the deciding factor, Menkhaus’ older sister, who attended OU, was a huge factor as well. After watching her succeed in and out of college with a degree from OU, Menkhaus thought it may be a good place to attend.

Logan Matherne, a senior studying management information systems and data analytics, also decided to keep it in the family by attending OU. “Both my parents actually went to OU, and my brother goes here as well, so I kind of just followed in their footsteps,” Matherne said.

While the atmosphere, scenery and family ties appear to be the most common

driving factors in OU attendance, even the smallest difference can bring a student to OU. Craig said the university learning communities were the biggest draw for him.

“I really like that aspect of networking early on and having people that can help you through,” Craig said. “Even though I didn’t quite get that because of COVID, it was still a huge selling point for me.”

OU students look to the opportunities attending college can provide and decide to study in Athens. No matter the reason – academics, nature, family or more – these choices make up today’s student body.

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7 cozy holiday gift ideas for the winter season ALICIA SZCZESNIAK FOR THE POST The gift-giving season is upon us, meaning many are questioning what to buy for their loved ones or themselves.

Luckily, snuggle season is arriving as well, resulting in lots of individuals searching for the perfect products to help them feel a little warmer, softer and relaxed during the winter months.

With that being said, here are seven perfect holiday-homey gifts to give this year:

Weighted blankets

Are you stressed? Of course you are; you’re an adult. Nothing counteracts stress as comfortably as a weighted blanket. The heavy blanket causes deep pressure stimulation, which results in the release of hormones, like serotonin, ultimately keeping the user relaxed.

Platform slippers

Getting up in the morning is tough enough, but knowing you get to put on a pair of nice slippers makes it a little easier. Therefore, platform slippers make the absolute perfect gift for someone who needs a good reason to get out of bed or just wants to be comfy this Christmas.

Sweater Weather candle

Nothing says comfort like a pleasantly scented candle, especially from the ever-relevant Bath & Body Works.

The combination of sage, juniper berry, eucalyptus and fresh wood will make your home smell better and feel warmer. At just over $25, the company’s Sweater Weather candle makes a perfect gift for a loved one (and for a little gift to yourself).

Fleece lounge joggers

During the COVID-19 pandemic, most of us decided stiff and tight pants are out. Enter loungewear, the comfiest alternative to regular pants. Joggers are a perfect example of this. The comfiness of the pants will make a great gift this holiday season.

Wearable blanket

Don’t let the fact that it’s shaped like a sweatshirt fool you. It’s less clothing and more blanket. With sherpa lining on the inside and a microfiber exterior, it’s the literal embodiment of comfort.

Its oversized construction also makes it perfect for someone to really wrap themselves up in, making this gift an absolute must for cold winter nights.

Pajama onesies

Who doesn’t like comfy little onesies? They’re especially fun around the

holidays, often coming in styles appropriate to the season, such as a Santa Claus one. Onsies are an absolutely perfect gift for anyone who loves the comfort of pajamas and the spirit of Christmas.

Aromatherapy diffuser and essential oil set

So, maybe you don’t want to get candles for someone for Christmas (some places like dorms don’t allow candles for fear of it becoming a fire hazard), but there’s an alternative for this. Enter diffuser sets, some of which come with a diffuser and a set of multiple essential oils, making it a great gift for someone who’s looking to make their living space smell more inviting.

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Speaking the unspoken: My experience with anorexia nervosa and its effect on adolescents under stress HANNAH BURKHART SENIOR WRITER Content Warning: This story discusses disordered eating and body dysmorphia.

The discussion of anorexia, and any type of disordered eating, can make people who have been personally affected by it extremely uncomfortable and trigger them. I am one of those people.

The term “trigger” in disordered eating refers to words, actions or any type of interaction that reminds someone with the disorder of their experience and, in many cases, leads them to fall back into old habits.

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which one obsesses over their weight and what they eat to the point of starving themselves and overexercising. It includes an intense fear of gaining weight, according to the Mayo Clinic, as well as a distorted body image.

The stigma of not talking about eating disorders, especially anorexia, is still in full flame because many people who have anorexia are in denial, and people who have struggled with it in the past may be triggered by the term itself. I have been in both of those positions, but I want to try to create change in the discussion of

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Depression, and all kinds of mental illness now, is coming to the forefront.

This is something we deal with. It’s normal, and same thing with eating disorders. It’s a thing. People are easily triggered toward them even more so now, so people do need to talk about them so they know that they’re not alone, and that there’s hope, and that it’s necessary to get treatment.”

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anorexia, and I have decided to tell my story.

Louise Cruz, nutrition education coordinator at WellWorks, said disordered eating should be properly discussed because it is an illness, just as any other illness is. When it comes to an illness, the first step to recovery is talking about difficult experiences.

“Depression, and all kinds of mental illness now, is coming to the forefront,” Cruz said. “This is something we deal with. It’s normal and same thing with eating disorders. It’s a thing. People are easily triggered toward them even more so now, so people do need to talk about them so they know that they’re not alone and that there’s hope and that it’s necessary to get treatment.”

Angela Bohyer, a professor of applied health sciences and wellness at Ohio University, said people with anorexia in particular risk their health by not eating enough, which is defi ned by nutritionists and dietitians as inadequate nutritional intake. People with anorexia oftentimes have an inadequate intake of many vital nutrients.

“Typically, people that have eating disorders, and this is specifically those with anorexia nervosa, people have inadequate intakes,” Bohyer said. “That means an inadequate intake of carbohydrates, protein and fat.

Then also, when people start eliminating foods and they start eliminating calories, they sadly then don’t get enough of the micronutrients, which are vitamins and minerals.”

Bohyer said there are multiple possible long-lasting effects to the body from anorexia, with one being the kidneys shutting down. Not ingesting enough carbohydrates over a long period of time has a serious effect on vital organs.

According to Gaudiani Clinic, acute kidney injury, in relation to eating disorders, is caused by dehydration and volume depletion, a contraction of the kidneys, as a result of the body’s sodium loss. Chronic kidney disease can also develop from eating disorders if they have gone untreated over a longer period, like months or years.

Eating disorders that include the act of purging food from one’s stomach, such as bulimia, lead to the biggest risks of kidney damage.

Cruz said one of the scariest effects of not getting enough nutrition is cardiac problems. She said people with anorexia can start experiencing heart palpitations early on in the disorder, and it can lead to heart attacks or complete heart failure. She added that another long-lasting effect of malnutrition is developing a brittle skeletal system from the deprivation of calcium and vitamin D. The summer after my freshman year of high school, I was overexposed to photoshopped images on social media of models and Instagram influencers. I spent most of my time scrolling through different pro-anorexia, or pro-ana, hashtags on Tumblr for “thinspiration” to become the thinnest I possibly could.

I have always been a petite girl, but when I saw images of girls with thigh gaps, tiny waists, defined ribs, collarbones and exposed hip bones, I started to see myself differently in the mirror. As a cheerleader, I had very muscular legs, but I started to see that muscle as fat when I looked at myself. I started to view the vital organs in my lower stomach as a fat pouch.

I became addicted to watching myself fade away.

Throughout middle and high school, I did not have very many friends. I was shy because every time I tried to speak up, people looked at me and continued to talk among each other. Since I did not have many friends, summers were quite boring for me. Social media was my getaway from the reality that was my lonely life. I had several internet friends who seemed to relate to me when it came to my mental health and

body image issues.

Although I was not popular in school, I had a few close friends who would have done anything to be there for me, but when they mentioned anything about my weight or avoidance of food, I was in complete denial.

The addiction started with me simply cutting out all fast food, but then I started cutting out all greasy foods, then any drinks with “empty calories” and then I cut out all meat except for chicken. My family noticed that I stopped joining them at the table for dinner. They would try to encourage me to eat the food my mom prepared but, with my calorie counting, I was fearful of practically all foods other than apples, oatmeal, salad, boiled eggs and toast. I over-exercised to the point of exhaustion.

Bohyer said some people with anorexia focus on just a few foods for their diet. She said this could be because they find comfort in those foods, or they read on the internet that a certain food is super healthy and decide to only eat that food for a long period of time.

“Typically, people will only do this maybe for a few days,” Bohyer said. “But with somebody who has an eating disorder, it becomes more chronic, so it becomes weeks and weeks, and weeks can turn into months. If you only eat kale and oatmeal for months and months and months, you start to systematically eliminate vitamins and minerals from your diet.”

If family or friends tried to give me food, I would cry in fear. I had this idea in my head that just by smelling or touching food, I would gain weight. I started avoiding going places with friends when I knew food would be involved. I stopped going out to eat with my family for special milestones because I preferred eating oatmeal, a piece of toast and an apple for dinner every day. I slept in until noon during the summer so I would be able to skip breakfast.

I was literally deteriorating. Friends stopped inviting me to places because they knew I would say no if food was involved, so my social life completely disappeared.

Bohyer said another reason people with anorexia may not want to go out in public is because of the idea of their body being perceived by other people. She said oftentimes, people with eating disorders hide their body with baggy clothes because they do not want other people to know what they really look like or they believe they are not as thin as they want to be.

The warning signs my family and friends saw in me that I did not see at the time, aside from extreme thinness, included my unhealthily pale, nearly purple skin; my menstrual cycle abruptly stopping; my hair falling out; a constant state of anger and sadness; and much more. Since then, I have deciphered that my sour mood was most likely due to lack of vitamin C and vital carbohydrates.

Bohyer said my distinctly pale skin also could have been due to anemia, which would have been caused by the fact that I was not getting enough iron intake.

She also said my hemoglobin, a protein responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood, and hematocrit, the volume percentage of red blood cells in blood, could have been low.

My struggle was not unwatched. People wanted to help me. My parents tried to have conversations with me and explain to me that what I was doing was not healthy. I remember my mother crying as she tried to get through my head that others did not see me the way I saw myself. My best friends sat me down and told me they noticed me dodging events that included food and tried to help me open my eyes. Classmates from school messaged me on Instagram asking if I was OK when they saw my beach photos over the summer.

After noticing my family’s concerns at Thanksgiving my sophomore year of high school, something started to click. I became embarrassed and ashamed of myself.

I proved to my parents that I was serious about recovering by eating a bowl of Cheerios and a bite-size piece of Hershey’s chocolate before bed one night. My dad helped me get into lifting weights and bought me chocolate Ensure Plus. My obsession switched from losing weight to seeing my muscle gains.

I started going to the gym every day to lift from that point on. As a reward for the start of my recovery, my parents paid for a membership for the nicest gym in my local area. I went from 94 lbs to 125 lbs.

I recovered forever, or so I thought.

During my senior year of high school, I started cutting out foods again because I was looking at myself in the mirror too often and became self-conscious about my stomach. I had full-blown body dysmorphia. I remained below 110 lbs until midway through my freshman year of college. I had more friends in college who related to my experiences and knew what to do to help me.

Today, I am 135 lbs, and I’m the healthiest I have ever been, but something that people must know about eating disorders is that for some people, the triggers never truly go away once diagnosed, even after recovery.

Since my experience with anorexia, multiple social media platforms have attempted to curate pro-ana posts through the use of content management strategies, including deleting posts violating guidelines. According to The Atlantic, Tumblr officially announced on Feb. 23, 2012, it would moderate blogs that “glorify or pro-

mote anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders; self-mutilation; or suicide.” Although this is true, I was still finding pro-ana posts on Tumblr from 2014 to 2015.

At a few points throughout my eating disorder journey, I downloaded various calorie-counting applications, and I truly believe these apps can take eating disorders to an entirely different level. According to Duke Health Center for Eating Disorders, “26.1% of participants in one study described that fitness/exercise/ weight loss applications further perpetuated their disordered eating behaviors and attitudes.”

Although I was young when anorexia first affected my life, people of all different demographics experience eating disorders for a multitude of reasons beyond the pressures of society’s beauty standards. COVID-19 has also driven an increase in eating disorders for some.

“It doesn’t always have to start in the teens,” Cruz said. “It can start in the 20s. It can start in the 30s. It can start any time, and right now, with COVID, I see more eating disorders now than I did before, and it’s not always just anorexia. There’s this other big piece of binge-eating now in which people binge and restrict, reward and punish, and it’s just as much an eating disorder as anorexia is.”

OU’s Counseling and Psychological Services provides support for students suffering from disordered eating. Cruz said she is a resource available for students to meet with through the university after a CPS release and referral for counseling and further help.

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Student-run business unites customers through music and coffee EMMA DOLLENMAYER ASST. BEAT EDITOR Music is one of the languages with which most humans can resonate. And if there’s one beverage most humans love and rely on, it’s coffee. Among all of the matters society tends to disagree on, both music and coffee are two integrals of everyday life that people can recognize as culturally significant.

Sean Smothers, a junior studying marketing, has been developing a strategy for over a year now to blend the two as a way to connect individuals with themselves and their peers. In October 2021, Smothers executed his vision and made his dream a reality with his newfound business, Jukebox Java.

Jukebox Java establishes itself on the slogan “Come back to life,” Smothers said, as his intention is to “bring you closer to yourself and the person next to you.”

“When you look around, nobody can really talk to each other anymore,” Smothers said.

To help combat this ongoing trend in an age of social media and social distancing, Smothers sells his handmade cold brew coffee at Jukebox Java with the choice of hazelnut, vanilla, pumpkin spice, French toast and salted caramel syrup for $3.

One of the most notable parts of the business is when one purchases a coffee, the cup will come with a sticker displaying the title of a song and its corresponding artist, personalized for each customer to then search and listen to.

“I just kind of take people at face value, and I just think, ‘They look like they would like this,’ but I personally enjoy every song that I give out,” Smothers said.

Smothers classifies his music taste as “diverse,” considering he is not only a barista by day but also a DJ by night.

“I learn new music every night when I DJ, just by requests, so I really get a sense of the music that people like,” Smothers said.

Addie Marriner, a sophomore studying marketing, said she received a song by Goth Babe that she had never heard before placed on her cup, and she loved it.

“I think it’s really cool how he’s incorporating his passion for music into a business,” Marriner said.

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any song, it’s all about the important stuff in life,” Smothers said. “Your memories can be registered through music. We all have memories that are accessed through a song that makes us think about a certain somebody, whether it’s a friend, parent, ex-relationship (or) future relationship.”

Smothers anticipates gaining new relationships and fulfillment from this intimate business, as he believes it is his “purpose to live this out and do it.” Naturally, Smothers has succeeded in doing so in just a short period of time.

A key interaction Smothers experienced in the early weeks of his business occurred between him and a stranger who was initially intrigued by the logo on Smothers’ stand. When Smothers detailed the mission and purpose of Jukebox Java, the man’s eyes lit up, Smothers said.

Smothers said not only did the man buy a coffee and stick around to drink it, but he also told him it was some of the best

coffee he had ever had and that the song was amazing, too. Needless to say, he let Smothers know he would definitely be coming back.

“That’s something I’ll probably remember forever,” Smothers said.

As for the future, the music lover has considerable plans for himself and Jukebox Java.

“I want to be the next Starbucks 100%, and I think it’s absolutely possible,” Smothers said.

Before jumping the gun, though, he said he wants to be able to tour colleges in a coffee truck while having the chance to share the same energy with other campuses that Ohio University is currently experiencing.

Dylan Ceslak, a junior studying finance and marketing and a friend of Smothers, said he is one of the most passionate people he knows.

“When he has a drive to do something,

he will get it done and have fun doing it,” Ceslak said in a message. “Jukebox Java is an incredible idea with even better coffee and there is no doubt in my mind that he will succeed.”

Smothers can be found at his Jukebox Java stand weekdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 8 N. College St. and will later be relocating back to College Green in hopes of reaching more people.

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TRACKING TRENDS

Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival ends with 8 people dead GRACE KOENNECKE FOR THE POST

On Friday night, a packed crowd at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival surged toward the main stage, creating an uncomfortable mosh pit. Crushing against each other, the audience was uncomfortably close the whole show. The show ended with the death of eight people and injuries to many more due to the moshing.

About 50,000 people attended the festival at the sold-out NRG Park in Houston, where the incident began around 9 p.m. CT, according to an article from CNN. The victims consisted of a 14-year-old, 16-year-old, two 21-year-olds, two 23-yearolds and one 27-year-old. Houston’s mayor, Sylvester Turner, also said in a press conference Saturday evening that one of the victims’ age remains unknown.

Of those injured, 25 people were transported to the hospital, and 13 still remain there as of Saturday afternoon. Five of them are under 18 years old, Turner said.

Ohio University students are also weighing in their thoughts on the incident.

“I honestly was really upset by it,” Leah Vaught, a freshman studying meteorology, said. “I posted a lot of stuff on my (Instagram) story about it as well. I was really irritated. I

actually couldn’t sleep the night after it happened, and if I was so upset about seeing videos of what happened, I can’t imagine what the people that were actually at the festival saw and witnessed. That has to be so traumatizing. If you still support Travis Scott after this: red flag, something’s wrong with you. He had the ability to stop the concert multiple times, and he never stopped.”

Scott not stopping his show is of the utmost concern to Vaught and Stan Yerrick, a freshman studying political science.

“I think it was pretty screwed up the way Travis obviously saw what was happening and refused to shut down the concert and, now, there’s more people that have been reported dead,” Yerrick said. “It’s just sort of really sad.

There’s also been a lot of videos coming out of other artists who have shut down concerts for way smaller events that have happened.

A girl collapsed at an Adele concert, and she stopped everything to check on her, so it was sort of messed up that Scott just didn’t care.”

Concert-goer Alexis Guavin, 23, said once Scott started his performance, all hell broke loose. Guavin said 50,000 people ran to the front, compressing everyone together, allowing little air for them to breathe.

Live Nation, the company associated with the event, issued a statement saying it was

“heartbroken for those lost and impacted.”

Officials now say they are in the process of investigating the key causes and what could have been done to prevent the incident from occurring. The Houston Police Department tweeted Sunday that the investigation into the tragedy is active and “is in its early stages.”

Scott broke his silence in regards to the chaos through an emotional Instagram story late Saturday.

His Instagram story post said, “My fans really mean the world to me and I always just really want to leave them with a positive experience. Anytime I can make out anything that’s going on, I stop the show and help them get the help they need, you know?”

Meanwhile, his partner, Kylie Jenner, said she did not know people had died at the Astroworld Festival until after Friday’s show.

“Travis and I are broken and devastated.

My thoughts and prayers are with all who lost their lives, were injured or affected in any way by yesterday’s events,” Jenner said.

Scott and Drake, another performer featured at Friday night’s show, are now being sued. Fox News confirmed that Texas attorney Thomas J. Henry filed a lawsuit Sunday against the two performers along with Live Nation and NRG Stadium.

Henry also said in a press release following the lawsuit that Scott and Drake continued to perform even as vehicles attempted to break through the crowd to help those who had been injured and others called for the show to be stopped.

A report from The Daily Mail said the suit is being filed on behalf of concert-goer Kristian Paredes, 23, from Austin, Texas. Paredes is seeking more than $1 million in damages after both rappers allegedly “incited the crowd” and ”left them injured.”

“I think that the concert was not handled well,” Ella Jay, a sophomore studying journalism, said. “I think it was understaffed, and they didn’t have the right medical supplies. It wasn’t well-prepared.”

Sources close to Scott announced Monday he would not be performing at this weekend’s Day N Vegas Festival that he was set to headline, saying he was “too distraught.” The rapper also vowed to refund all the attendees at the festival.

Scott said he would also cover the costs for the funerals of those who died at the festival and has partnered with BetterHelp to supply free one-on-one online therapy for those affected by the incident.

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Women’s Basketball: Ohio suffers 105-69 defeat to Notre Dame ASHLEY BEACH SLOT EDITOR SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Purcell Pavilion was decked out in green for the start of basketball season Tuesday, but only a small portion of it was in support of Ohio.

This environment did Ohio no favors, as it was overwhelmed in a 105-69 defeat at the hands of Notre Dame.

Ohio (0-1) appeared eager in the first seconds of the game. Gabby Burris stole the ball from Notre Dame (1-0) to open the door for a 3-point jumper by Kaylee Bambule. However, Notre Dame was just as quick to take the ball away. It completed 19 turnovers Tuesday by applying pressure to Ohio’s weak points.

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had eight. On the other side, Ohio ended the night with two blocks compared to Notre Dame’s 10.

There was a slight hope for the Bobcats going into the second half down just 47-42, but the Fighting Irish had other plans. The Fighting Irish struck gold and climbed to a substantial 81-55 lead at the end of the third quarter. The Bobcats never recovered from the deficit due to their frozen offensive production as the Fighting Irish continued to heat up.

The Fighting Irish duo of Sam Brunelle and Maya Dodson combined for 29 points in the second half, which is more than the 27 points the Bobcats scored in that same time period. The Fighting Irish were able to find the basket, but the Bobcats could not.

“The third quarter, we did a pretty poor job on offense,” Ohio coach Bob Boldon said.

Ohio mercifully accepted defeat in the fourth quarter. By the time there was around eight minutes remaining, Boldon had pulled both leading scorers Cece Hooks and Erica Johnson. Hooks ended the night with 21 points, and Johnson had 14. Rather than exhaust his starters, Boldon decided to give the bench time on the court.

The Fighting Irish challenged the Bobcats in all aspects: size, shooting and defense. Their natural ability was something the Bobcats were not prepared for and could not control, and it made a difference in the paint.

“Would-be baskets were erased by their athleticism, and we kind of get that when you play these sorts of teams,” Boldon said.

Size played into the Bobcats’ total fouls.

The last time these teams faced each other, Ohio won a close upset, but the only thing close tonight was the Bobcats’

chances at fouling out. Due to their size, the Fighting Irish were able to draw fouls from the smaller Bobcats. Ohio’s attempts to steal the ball with tough play ended it with 21 personal fouls.

It was not the way Ohio wanted to start its season, but the 36-point defeat will create a springboard for the remainder. The Mid-American Conference is a different landscape than nonconference play, and Ohio has room to improve before conference play begins.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL

Ohio rides 3-point accuracy to win over Belmont JACK GLECKLER SPORTS EDITOR Mark Sears leaned forward in his chair while answering questions during Ohio’s post-game press conference. His answers were brief, and he remained cool and collected despite playing the best game of his career in Ohio’s season opener.

Sears, in just his sixth collegiate start, totaled a career-high 27 points and shot 90.9% from the field to lead Ohio to a 9280 victory over Belmont on Tuesday. He missed just two shots all night and sank all four of his 3-point attempts.

The sophomore wasn’t known as a deep threat last season. Most of his production came from up close, and his 3-point attempts were only successful 27.5% of the time.

But Sears put a swagger behind his long-range shots Tuesday. When presented with an opportunity, he took it.

He wasn’t the only one. The Bobcats were sinking 3-pointers with ease. Three other Bobcats aside from Sears shot 50% or better from beyond the arc.

“It’s just shooting with confidence and putting in extra shots,“ Sears said. “Your work? Trust it, and it’ll always pay off.”

Shooting with confidence was Ohio’s philosophy heading into Tuesday. Coach Jeff Boals hammered the idea into his players’ heads and wanted the words to stick. They couldn’t get caught up on the what ifs of missing shots against the Bruins, who were picked to finish first in the Ohio Valley Conference Preseason Coaches Poll. If Ohio wanted to win, it needed to shoot with confidence.

The coach’s words stuck. Ohio shot 43.2% from beyond the arc Tuesday, and 48 of its points were from 3-pointers.

In practices leading up to Tuesday’s game, Boals and his staff emphasized shooting from the perimeter. If Ohio tried to play close to the rim, Belmont’s defense might shut them down. Instead, Ohio limited its rotation to just eight players, and it focused on finding open shots from beyond the arc instead of fighting Belmont in the paint.

It worked.

The Bobcats were 16-of-37 from 3-point range, their best completion rate since their game against Buffalo in the Mid-American Conference Championship last season.

Ohio guard Mark Sears (No. 1) drives in the paint in an effort to make a layup against Belmont University at The Convo on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. (CLAY STARK / FOR THE POST)

“That was a big key coming in because they’ve got such great shooters around them, and they do such a great job of playing off of them,“ Boals said. “So, we knew we had to give up something, and so we wanted to give up a tough, contested 2 instead of a wide-open 3.”

Belmont tried to wrestle control from Ohio in the second half. It took advantage of several scoring droughts and exchanged the lead with Ohio six times in four minutes. But Ohio stuck to its guns, and a 3-pointer from Jason Carter started an 18-4 run that set its first win of the season in stone.

Belmont had been to the OVC Championship game in its past four seasons, and it returned all but a handful of reserves from last year. It was old, experienced and built up a repertoire for a high-scoring of-

fense. But Ohio didn’t care. It rattled off 3-pointers while Belmont sputtered in the final minutes.

The Bobcats don’t care about last season. They’re the team to beat in the MAC this year, and Boals wants all eyes forward.

They’re staring down a treacherous nonconference schedule, and they’ve only played one game.

“I kind of liken it to a MAC Championship game from day one,“ Boals said.

“That’s the type of level of game that it was and the opponent that it was ... and as long as we kind of have that mentality of game by game, you know, and not get too far ahead of ourselves, which I think our guys do. I think we’ve talked about before: the maturity of this team is what I really took out of this summer and fall.”

Ohio is taking its first steps into the

season with caution. One game isn’t a gauge for success, and it needs a new plan twice a week in order to build off its first win of the season.

But it had a plan for Belmont, and it was simple: stick to the perimeter, and shoot with confidence.

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FOOTBALL

Ohio upsets Eastern Michigan for third win of season JACK GLECKLER SPORTS EDITOR Cam Odom sprinted along the left sideline while Ohio quarterback Kurtis Rourke lobbed a pass to him from 66 yards away.

Without slowing down, Odom let the ball fall into his arms at the 38-yard line and made a break for the end zone.

The redshirt fifth year never stopped.

Odom cruised into the end zone while Eastern Michigan’s Jarrett Paul grasped with desperation at Odom’s back to try and take him down.

Odom’s reception capped off Ohio’s fourth touchdown drive of the night and all but solidified Ohio’s third win of the season. In a game few expected them to win, the Bobcats (3-7, 3-3 Mid-American Conference) upset Eastern Michigan 3426 at Rynearson Stadium.

For the second week in a row, Ohio never trailed for the entire game. Unlike its game against Miami the week before, however, it didn’t burn its lead. Eastern Michigan kept pace, but it never caught up. The cold snaps on offense that resulted in blown losses and shrunken leads went out the window Tuesday. Ohio started hot and finished on its feet.

The dual-quarterback system, largely scaled back since the Bobcats entered their conference slate, was brought back.

Rourke and Armani Rogers shared time under center and fell into their usual roles. Rourke led the passing game with 230 yards and three touchdowns while Rogers only attempted two passes in the third quarter. Rogers instead stuck to running the ball and picked up 61 yards on 10 attempts.

Ohio gambled on Rourke’s arm. Coach Tim Albin believes a vertical offense fits

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“I think the vertical passing game, as far as our offense, it fits our personnel, and we’re good at it,“ Albin said. “Schemewise, we’re protecting better. I think the last three weeks we’ve protected pretty well. I know Miami had the four sacks, but if you look at where we were in the Akron game in the first half to where we are today, I think we’re protecting better, and the quarterbacks are having time.”

The Bobcats beat the Eagles at their own game. Before Tuesday, the Eagles averaged 34.9 points per game and were ranked first in the MAC for scoring offense. They scored over 50 points in their games against Toledo and Bowling Green and were on track to do so again.

Ohio had other plans.

The defense locked down on one of the best offenses in the MAC. Eastern Michigan scored on its opening drive of the third quarter but was shut out for almost 24 minutes afterward. Its quarterback, Ben Bryant, passed for 354 yards, and Ohio put those yards to waste. Bryant was sacked twice in the second half, both of which forced a punt, and was picked off by safety Tariq Drake midway through the third quarter.

“I would just say our consistency,” linebacker Bryce Houston said. “We weren’t too up, too down. We just kind of played the next play every single time. We knew that they were a very big firepower offense, so we just tried to focus on the next play, do everything we do, focus on our jobs individually and the details. I’m just proud of the way we ended up on the de-

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Ohio wasn’t expected to win Tuesday. Six of its games have been decided by one possession, and it barely escaped with a win last week after allowing 26 unanswered points. Eastern Michigan had scored a combined 107 points in its previous two wins.

The Eagles boast the best scoring offense in the conference, but the Bobcats battened down and kept that offense out of the end zone for all but three drives.

“I think coming in, no one gave us much of a chance,“ Albin said. “I could not be prouder of a bunch of guys coming on the road against a quality opponent and finding a way to get it done.”

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OU should embrace party school reputation KATIE MILLARD is a sophomore studying journalism at Ohio University Ohio University loves being known. The school goes out of its way to embrace every brand it can: posting graphics of Rufus eating Miami University’s mascot after the Nov. 2 football win; embracing its family reputation with Dad’s Weekend; unveiling new banners still celebrating last year’s March Madness success; and more. However, the administration avoids one of OU’s biggest reputations like it’s Jeff Hill: the party school brand.

Niche named OU as the 12th top party school in America for 2022, a title the administration has frequently attempted to eliminate. Its efforts are possibly making a minuscule change, as the school ranked only 16th in The Princeton Review’s ranking for 2020, a stark drop from taking first place just five years earlier in 2015. Still, OU continues to rank in the top 20 nationally of nearly 4,000 colleges in the U.S. No matter how hard it tries, the school retains its reputation.

But why is the administration trying? It’s more than a reputation: it’s a fact. OU is a party school, but that doesn’t have to be the bad thing administration makes it out to be. In fact, the school is missing out on an excellent opportunity to attract potential students by vilifying a part of student culture

that isn’t going away.

My advice? Embrace it. The university should take this as an opportunity, not a stain on its appearance, and use it in its marketing. If done effectively, it could even help to increase enrollment, a current priority for the administration. Rather than denying it, OU should target potential students who are looking for that environment and treat the reputation as the asset it is.

According to a 2019 Niznik Behavioral Health study, 27% of students attend college to party. That’s an enormous market the university is actively ignoring. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to have fun at college and, as students will continue to do so, the university should embrace it instead of treating it as a problem. If it did, it could appeal to that enormous demographic and potentially use it to increase enrollment.

More so, the “party school” image could be paired with other already marketed features the university offers to attract parents who worry about their students. Tell families “we’re a party school, AND we’re safe” while citing our safety statistics to ease parents’ minds while giving students what they want. According to the Niche ranking, students at OU feel safer on campus than those at all but two other universities in the top 15 party schools, with 84% of students reporting they feel “extremely safe and secure.” If a student is intent on having fun in college by going out and partying, imagine the relief that could be to a parent who worries about their well-being.

This strategy could be applied again and again, attracting both students who want to have fun and parents who want

their kids to have a good college experience. Tell families “we’re a party school, AND your student will get a good education,” backed by the academic statistics the school already offers to incoming students. Say “we’re a party school, AND we’re cost-appropriate” while discussing the OHIO Guarantee. There are so many ways to incorporate the already-existent benefits advertised to students while embracing the reputation in a positive way.

Finally, it’s just not worth ignoring. The reputation isn’t going away and, by attempting to tamper it down, the university just appears disconnected from the student body and unable to control something it clearly sees as an issue. By embracing the reputation, the university would foster a better relationship between administration and students. Additionally, if partying was something connected to the university, the school could better regulate it when they felt necessary.

Adopting the reputation would make the university appear more in control and connected to its students.

Students like having fun, and that’s not a bad thing, so the administration should stop pretending that it is. Embracing the party school reputation would give OU a leg up in admissions, a better relationship with its students and a brand it can be proud of. Let OU be the party school that it is, and the university is sure to drink in success — even if they’re drinking it out of solo cups.

Katie Milliard is a sophomore studying journalism at Ohio University. Please note that the views and opinions of the columnists do not reflect those of The Post. What are your thoughts? Tell Katie by tweeting her at @katie_millard11.

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‘Big Mouth’ might benefit from ending sooner rather than later JACKSON HORVAT is a senior studying journalism at Ohio University Big Mouth’s premiere in September 2017 feels like yesterday, yet somehow here we are, five seasons in with no signs of slowing down. Now two seasons into the three-season renewal news that came out back in 2019, season five brought with it everything viewers have come to expect from Big Mouth.

In the chaotic world of depression kitties, shame wizards and hormone monsters, the kids this season dealt with all the terrifyingly hilarious creatures of puberty that came in past seasons along with the new core additions of love bugs and hate worms. It really is just a fantastic concept that the creators of the show continue to deliver on.

Big Mouth also continues to approach hot button and taboo topics with ease in season five. The show is truly comforting in an oddly uncomfortable way. It’s not something to screen for an audience of kids, but it’s certainly one for teens and adults alike. It’s a series that simply tells everyone it’s OK: anything we may have gone through as we grew up, or are currently going through, is normal. Instead of hyper-focusing on embarrassing memories, Big Mouth allows anyone to be able to laugh at not only the show but their own related moments in life.

That said, the show might be better off ending sooner than a lot of fans would want it to.

The series has clearly gotten more comfortable in its own skin as the seasons have passed by, and even season one was comfortable tackling plots that most shows wouldn’t go anywhere near. By the time you get to season five, though, it’s clear there’s no fear from the show-makers at all and that they’ll cover anything and everything that has to do with puberty, growing up and just life in general.

The thing is, as wonderfully as the show is doing right now, it’d be a shame to see it veer off from the purpose that’s driven every episode. While there aren’t any issues present yet, Big Mouth needs to be sure not to get too comfortable and end up in a place where it continues to rehash plot threads or up the shock value simply for the sake of a laugh.

It’s an issue that seems to be prevalent, especially for adult animated series — just look at shows like The Simpsons or Bob’s Burgers. The fans have obviously stuck around, and they’re fun to put on from time to time, but later seasons have kind of fallen off after the novelty and uniqueness of earlier ones.

Long-running adult animated shows run the risk of becoming not particularly bad but tired and repetitive instead, which is where Big Mouth needs to be careful.

It’s staying the course for now, and I’m not suggesting season six be it. In fact, I’d still say to give them a few more after that. But they need to make sure they’re holding true to the purpose of the show while continuing to explore new ideas, formats and scenarios.

The creators ought to keep up the ridiculousness and the

laughter, but they should also be sure to maintain the idea of normalizing puberty and the awkwardness of life for viewers while doing it. The show can’t just become another Family Guy; it should remember where it comes from and maybe even have an end goal in mind. It’s always better for shows to end on their own terms anyway than to run out of steam. It’s not usually what fans want, but it’s ultimately more fulfilling in the long run.

Another solution might be to really reimagine the format.

Big Mouth could definitely take its characters into high school and beyond, so there’s the opportunity to hone in on that idea when it’s time. It doesn’t have to be as drastic a reimagining as something like Rugrats becoming All Grown Up!, but some rebranding or restyling might keep the show fresh and alive past these turbulent middle school years for our beloved cast of hormonal characters.

Everything that’s been done so far, though, has only gotten better as the seasons have gone by, including this latest one.

And with some caution and planning ahead in mind, it’s clear we can trust the entire Big Mouth team to continue to deliver.

If you haven’t seen season five yet, it just dropped last week on Netflix, so be sure to check it out.

Viewers should get ready for season six and whatever may come next. This show has earned enough trust to not be too worried as it continues on and goes through changes.

Jackson Horvat is a senior studying journalism at Ohio University. Please note that the views and opinions of the columnist do not reflect those of The Post. Do you agree? Tell Jackson by tweeting him at @horvatjackson.

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Here’s what your favorite A24 film says about you SEAN EIFERT FOR THE POST With C’mon, C’mon starring Joaquin Phoenix releasing in theaters Friday, it’s hard to not get excited for yet another masterful film to add to this company’s wonderful filmography. The A24 film company has brought so many wonderful movies to a large audience of film lovers.

With the wide array of films that the company has produced throughout the years, it’s hard to not have a favorite. Whether you’re new to A24 or you’ve seen every movie, there’s sure to be something for everyone.

So, which is your favorite? Here’s what your favorite says about you:

Uncut Gems

This is without a doubt one of Adam Sandler’s best performances. He puts his heart and soul into making sure his character, Howard, is brought to life, which ultimately makes the story that much more heartbreaking. If this is your favorite, you enjoy a good storyline but one that you don’t have to focus too much on. You probably watched this one thinking it was going to be another zany Sandler comedy, but you were uniquely surprised by the film’s storyline, as it is a roller coaster of emotions. Not to mention, you love an ending that leaves your jaw dropped for hours.

The Lighthouse

This one is very dark, both in the way it’s shot and the storyline. If you enjoy this one, you’re a very patient person. The story drags at some moments but is ultimately very worth watching in its ending.

You also are probably a Robert Pattinson stan, or you just really find black and white films aesthetically pleasing.

Midsommar

Simply put, you love a Florence Pugh moment.

You love this film primarily because she’s in it, but you also really like the plot of the whole movie. You watch this movie more so for the aesthetic and acting that is presented, rather than being fixed on the overall storyline or characters. This film is dark, but the way it’s presented isn’t, as the settings are very floral and colorful.

Mid90s

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of the characters attractive, or you’re into all things Jonah Hill, as the film is written and directed by him.

Maybe you’re an actual skater, and you walked into this film because you heard it was a good depiction of skateboarding in L.A. For any of these reasons, you love this film, and it’s commendable. This film is insightful and enriching, as it provides a look into growing up that isn’t cheesy or played out.

Lady Bird

You’re a very cool person who is most likely very rebellious in nature. You probably also ship Saoirse Ronan and Timothee Chalamet, even though Chalamet plays a pretty toxic character in this film. For any reason, this is a solid choice. It is an identifiable trademark comingof-age story that encapsulates teenage angst unlike any other film in that category. You root for Lady Bird, but her mom also has a very special place in your heart.

The Florida Project

You might be a little sad or just nostalgic about your childhood. It’s not a bad thing, just something that may affect you a little deeper than others. Whether you had a good childhood or a rough one, if you like this movie, you reminisce a lot about when you were a kid. You also may have a childlike wonder for the world around you, and it makes you such a bright personality.

Moonlight

You deserve major respect. This is a heartbreaking story, and you were able to find happiness throughout

it. You may also struggle with your own personal identity and have had to find yourself throughout your life.

That’s something that’s very respectable, and it’s also something that makes you a stronger person. This movie speaks volumes to knowing who you are and accepting yourself.

The Lobster

You’re probably a hopeless romantic, and this movie spoke volumes to you when you first watched it. You’ve felt the pain of heartbreak and the ending of relationships. This is most definitely not a breakup movie. Instead, it pinpoints the problem with feeling like you need to be in a relationship all the time. For this reason, you resonate because the heartache you may have felt has made you appreciate being by yourself even more.

The Spectacular Now

You are also a hopeless romantic, though not for the same reasons. You can relate to this movie because you are so emphatically in love with someone. You don’t necessarily find relief in being alone and wish you could find true love. This movie takes a deep dive into the romantic comedy genre, but it does a good job of not being cheesy or distasteful. You have great taste in romcoms if this is one of your favorites.

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5 recipes to cure your hangover in no time EMMA DOLLENMAYER ASST. BEAT EDITOR

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It’s no secret that Court Street can produce some of the nastiest hangovers, often ones that seem incurable and leave party-goers saying, “I’m never drinking again.”

Typically, though, college students are out a few hours later, back at it, as many have been taught: “The best way to cure a hangover is to keep drinking.” Candidly, this probably isn’t the finest solution.

While it may also seem easy to jump in the car and take a trip to McDonald’s and order a greasy Big Mac or to Wendy’s for a 4 for $4, a lot of the time, these fast-food grubs will only leave you feeling worse and returning to the toilet for the 10th time that morning. With that being said, help your hangxiety and your health with these five easy-to-make nutritious hangover remedies:

In a large skillet, crisp the bacon until rendered. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon, and set aside for garnish. Remove the pan from the heat for a few minutes, and then add in the garlic.

Return the pan to medium-low heat so as not to burn the garlic. Cook garlic for about a minute, stirring constantly. Add in the greens and red pepper flakes, tossing them evenly in the garlic and oil. Cook for about five minutes, stirring frequently, or until the greens are softened and wilted but still have texture. Season to taste with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil, salt and pepper. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Recipe from Yes to Yolks.

Savory cheddar oatmeal with bacon, garlicky greens and eggs

What could possibly taste better than a hodgepodge of all things delicious and breakfast-esque? A breakfast bowl may not always appear to be the healthiest of options when stuffed with too much cheddar, hashbrowns and runny eggs but, low and behold, there is such a thing as one.

This oatmeal bowl is much more savory than sweet, though, soaking up all of the vodka sodas from the night before.

With the combination of little cheese, eggs, greens and a dash of bacon, the bowl is the epitome of a balanced breakfast, and the preparation is painless for those who claim they are unable to move. Feel free to omit any ingredients, and add your favorite veggies or spices into the mix to personalize it to your liking.

The recipe below yields four servings, so be sure to be generous and share with your equally hungover roomies as well.

1 cup water; 1 cup milk; 1 cup old-fashioned oats; 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; salt and pepper to taste; 4 slices bacon chopped; 3 garlic cloves finely minced, grated or pressed; 2 bunches Swiss chard; ribs removed and leaves roughly chopped; pinch of red pepper flakes; drizzle of toasted sesame oil; eggs, fried or poached to desired doneness; scallions chopped; toasted sesame seeds; drizzle of toasted sesame oil; and hot sauce.

FOR THE OATMEAL:

In a medium saucepan, bring the water and milk to a boil. Season with a pinch of salt, and then add in the oats. Cook for about five minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the oats are cooked and the mixture is creamy. Stir in the shredded cheese, and season with pepper. Keep warm until ready

FOR THE GREENS:

Pineapple hangover smoothie

Nix the milkshake, and cue the smoothie! Sometimes, it may seem difficult to even think about letting food enter your body the day following a night’s worth of heavy drinking. This beverage, though, is filling and serves as the perfect solution to ensure one remains hydrated throughout the Sunday scaries.

All you need for this simple quick-fix is some pineapple, canned or uncanned, which aids in detoxing the body as it is filled with an abundance of vitamin C; a banana for potassium purposes; coconut water, which is rich with electrolytes; and ginger to put an end to all vomiting and nausea.

Not a fan of pineapple? Fear not. The fruit can easily be substituted with oranges, as the two hold similar nutritional value.

Add all ingredients to a blender cup. You can add ice for a thicker smoothie. Blend it. Blend ingredients for 30 seconds to one minute. Serve it right away. Drink smoothie as soon as you make it. Voila: your hangover is now a distant memory. Recipe from Milk and Pop.

3-ingredient banana oat pancakes

Boy, does a stack of hotcakes from iHop sound incredibly delicious after a night out.

Don’t succumb to the temptation, though: your body and bank account will be thanking you for investing in a more invigorating and cost-friendly alternative once all is said and done.

Potassium is a key ingredient in healing a hangover, and pancakes are simply heavenly.

So, why not combine the two for a three-ingredient banana oat pancake entree that contains plant-based protein and fiber that leaves one highly satisfied? And hey, the pancakes are also dairy-free, egg-free, refined sugar-free and vegan for those searching for a more dietary restricted option.

Grab some old-fashioned oats, a large ripe banana and unsweetened almond milk.

Add the old-fashioned rolled oats into a highspeed blender. Blend on high speed into a thin flour. Then, add in the ripe banana flesh and almond milk. Blend again at high speed until the batter is thick and runny.

If the batter is too thick, add a bit more almond milk. Add 1 tablespoon at a time.

Transfer the pancake vegan batter into a large mixing bow, and set aside for 10 minutes at room temperature.

COOK

Grease a pancake griddle with coconut oil or vegan butter. Then, scoop out 3 tablespoons of vegan banana pancake batter per pancake. Cook for two to three minutes until golden brown, then flip on the other side and keep cooking for one to two minutes. Cool down on a cooling rack while cooking the remaining batter. You should make 10 pancakes with this recipe, and you can double the recipe to meal prep some healthy pancakes.

ADD-ONS

If you want to make fluffier pancakes or add some flavor and sweetness to the recipe, add some of the ingredients below: 1 teaspoon baking powder, 3 tablespoons vegan dark chocolate chips, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons coconut sugar.

To elaborate on the dish, top the cakes with some more bananas to complement the flavor or try raspberries, blueberries or peanut butter. Recipe from The Conscious Plant Kitchen.

Easy homemade chicken noodle soup

We already know a nice, warm bowl of chicken noodle soup can fix a cold or a broken heart, but did you know it can also fix a hangover? Essentially, it can work as the answer to anything and everything.

Made with egg noodles, juicy chicken, vegetables, garlic, herbs and a hint of lemon coated in a hearty broth, this soup is sure to bring comfort to all of the lingering, daunting thoughts of what you might have said to your situationship or a romantic interest the night before.

Your hungry, hungover tummy won’t have to wait long for this dish to be ready, as it takes a mere 30 minutes to prepare and make.

Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add to it the noodles, boiling until they are tender. Then, drain them and rinse them with cold water, toss with olive oil to keep them from sticking and put them aside until you’re ready to add them to the soup.

In the same pot (or a different one if you choose), melt the butter. Then, stir into the butter, garlic, onions, celery and carrots.

Sautee all of the veggies for three to four

minutes.

Now, add the chicken broth, water, lemon juice, salt, pepper and rosemary to the pot. Let this boil, and then cook for five to 10 minutes. Stir in the chicken, peas and cooked noodles, and allow soup to simmer for another three to five minutes. Taste soup, and add salt and pepper as desired.

Garnish with those fresh herbs if you’d like and serve.

If a bowl of soup doesn’t fill you up as much as you would like, cut up some wholewheat bread, and dip it into the broth for some much-needed carbs or pair it with a colorful salad to put yourself in your own homemade Panera! Recipe from Creme de la Crumb.

Snickers caramel apple salad

For those whose sweet tooth tends to come out the morning following a lot of drinking, this unconventionally healthy, tasty salad is for you. It’s both perfect for an autumn morning and a dish that could be your new staple at Thanksgiving dinner: this Snickers caramel apple salad.

Yes, this dish more so qualifies as a dessert, but no one’s judging. Tell your friends you munched on a salad for brunch, and they will be pleasantly surprised you swapped this for a leftover cookie from Insomnia.

Though it is unhealthier than the other options, it is still better than a chicken finger meal from Steak ‘n Shake and only 313 calories for how filling it is. The ingredients consist of instant vanilla pudding mix, Cool Whip, chopped apples, Snickers bars and the option of added marshmallows, too.

The whole thing gets drizzled with caramel sauce.

Pick out your favorite fall apple from your local grocery store and get to cooking.

INGREDIENTS

6 small apples cored and chopped; 6 (1.86-ounce) Snickers Bars cut into bitesized pieces; 1 (5.1-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix; 1/2 cup milk; 1 (12-ounce) container Cool Whip; 1 cup marshmallows (optional); and a 1/2 cup caramel sauce.

INSTRUCTIONS

Whisk together pudding mix and milk in a large bowl. Fold in Cool Whip. Fold in apples, chopped Snickers and marshmallows.

Drizzle caramel sauce on top. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen.

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the weekender Stuart’s Opera House record sale unites music lovers KAYLA BENNETT ASST. CULTURE EDITOR

Stuart’s Opera House is hosting its annual record sale after a year off due to COVID-19. The opera house, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville, will be holding the record sale in its Grand Lobby on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The record sale will host a plethora of vendors from in and around the Athens area and other regional areas in Ohio, like Columbus and Marietta, as well as Parkersburg, West Virginia.

It has been an annual tradition for over a decade.

Tim Peacock, artistic director of Stuart’s Opera House, said the event started through a collaboration with Aquabear Legion, an Ohio music collaborative and record label.

The record sale was originally hosted at ARTS/West when Peacock and his friends, who are all avid music collectors, wanted to expand their love with others by selling and trading records.

As for hosting events at Stuart’s Opera House, Peacock said it feels great to have people inside the opera house once again, especially for the anticipated record show. He also added how the event makes up for the absence of a record store in the area.

“This is going to be as close to having a record store experience within Athens County,” Peacock said. “We have great vendors who come. We have a huge selection of old stuff, brand new stuff and everything in between.”

The event has continued throughout the years and become a great event for music lovers, Dylan Telerski, marketing and public relations director at Stuart’s Opera House, said.

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“It’s a great discovery experience, but it’s also a great chance to be able to meet and talk with other people who are interested in the same things as you,” Telerski said.

Telerski said the event is a great opportunity to not only see and experience the atmosphere of the opera house but also to bond with other people over music and even talk about upcoming music shows in Athens.

The event is hoped to be bustling with music lovers sharing their love for hidden gems and classics. Vendors will be lined through the lobby selling records, CDs and other music-related items. The record sale can also be called a record swap and show sale for music lovers in southern Ohio.

For Jacob Myers, a sophomore studying sports management, listening to music on vinyl feels more authentic and has helped build community around a non-mainstream way of listening to music.

“I feel like through electronic media, it’s not how the artists intended for you to hear it, like especially artists in like the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s; a lot of their, if not most of their, content came on vinyl records,” Myers said. “And just having a physical thing that you can show off and use whenever, and you don’t have to go to some ulterior medium, just makes it feel like a more authentic experience.”

Myers said he has been able to introduce people to listening to records and has grown closer to them because of it.

“There definitely is a community around people that collect vinyl records, and it’s kind of fun to go around and compare which ones you have and which ones you want to get and go to specific vinyl stores to go shopping with them,” Myers said.

IF YOU GO WHAT: Stuart’s Opera House record sale WHERE: Stuart’s Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville WHEN: Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

ADMISSION: Free

He also said he tries to find different sales whenever he can so he can listen to new music without making too much of a dent in his wallet.

Those at Stuart’s Opera House are looking forward to welcoming people to the event this weekend. The event requires proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test 72 hours prior, and admission is free for all. @KKAYYBEN KB084519@OHIO.EDU

WHAT’S GOING ON? Attend ACRN’s annual Battle of the Bands, shop at Stuart’s Record Sale LIZ PARTSCH FOR THE POST

SATURDAY, NOV. 13 Athens Farmers Market at the Market on State, 1002 E. State St., from 9 p.m. to 12 p.m. Vendors include a wide-range of local farmers and artists selling a plethora of produce: meats, cheeses, vegetables, fruits, pies, pastries, traditional and specialty bread, coffee, wine, ciders, jams, jellies and much more. Food truck vendors may also be present at the event.

Admission: Free Friends of the Shelter dog adoption event at PetSmart, 743 E. State St., hosted by PetSmart from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The event will give participants the ability to meet a variety of shelter dogs and give them an opportunity to adopt a new addition into their homes.

Admission: Free

FRIDAY, NOV. 12 Public Telescope Night at The Ridges Observatory hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Attendees may get the opportunity to see lunar craters, Saturn’s rings, Jupiter, Mars, star clusters or distant galaxies depending on the time and conditions of the sky. The event may be canceled if the weather does not cooperate.

Admission: Free Finneas OPTIMIST TOUR 2021 at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium at 7 p.m. Finneas will be accompanied by musical artist Marinelli. All attendees regardless of vaccination status must wear a mask inside the auditorium.

Admission: $45 for first 10 rows, $25 for the remainder All Together Now! A Broadway Musical Revue at ARTS/West, 132 W. State St., hosted by Ohio Valley Summer Theater from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The musical production will include a wide selection of songs ranging from Rent, Les Miserables, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, Hairspray, Disney’s Frozen, Fiddler on the Roof, Once on This Island, Little Shop of Horrors and more. All proceeds for the event go to the Athens County Food Pantry.

Admission: $10

THEATER Athens High School

ARSENIC & OLD LACE

BEER, BROWNS, BENGALS & BLUES COWBOYS

The perfect place to gather ANY NIGHT OF THE WEEK! we have 32 Beers on Tap & Don’t Miss Bengals/Browns games every Sunday.

Tuesday night trivia.

After a two-year pandemic pause, the Athens High School Drama Club is proud to present live theater!!!!

We invite you to join us for “Arsenic and Old Lace” on November 12 and 13 at 7:00 p.m. This classic dark comedy is appropriate for ages 12 and up.

Friday Nov. 12th & Saturday Nov. 13th 7-9:30 pm

Wednesday night live music http://ahsaaol.eventbrite.com with The Blues Cowboys.

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$10 General Adission

Stuart’s Record Sale at Stuart’s Opera House in the Grand Lobby, 52 Public Square, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature a variety of vendors selling records, CDs and other musical objects for attendees to buy. Proof of vaccination or 72 hours prior negative COVID-19 test is required to attend the event. Guests must wear a mask while attending the event.

Admission: Free Fanficition SOUP at Kantner Hall, 7 S. College St., hosted by the Student Organization of Undergraduate Playwrights at 2 p.m. The event will feature a series of short plays inspired by fanfiction. The stories include self-insert writing to spinoffs of Wattpad and AO3 classics. Masks are required to attend the event.

Admission: Free Art Show opening with Moonriver Print Shop at Casa Nueva, 4 W. State St., at 4 p.m. The event will celebrate the hanging of new art pieces on Casa Nueva’s walls from Moonriver Print Shop. Featured music will be Muchi Nochi, and free Casa Nueva appetizers will be available for participants.

Admission: Free @LIZZY_PART LP274518@OHIO.EDU

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Ohio University Observatory

TELESCOPE VIEWING

Ohio University Department of Physics & Astronomy invites all people interested in seeing Jupiter, Saturn, and the Moon through telescopes to the Ohio University Observatory on Friday and Saturday, November 12-13 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Guests are expected to conform with university health requirements, which currently include wearing a mask when inside the observatory dome. The event is free and open to the public, but will be canceled if that evening is cloudy or rainy.

Friday Nov. 12th & Saturday Nov. 13th 6:30 pm ohio.edu/observatory

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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Join us for an exciting night of Lord of the Rings Trivia, hosted by our LOTR enthusiast MC, Nathan Becker!

We’ll be focusing on moviebased questions for this evening. Teams max out at 6. No unseated guests or Proudfoots!

Thursday, Nov. 18th 8:00 pm Reserve a table by messaging us on Facebook

Open to All

SUNDAY, NOV. 14

LORD OF THE RINGS TRIVIA NIGHT

ART MARKET

at the Athens Farmer’s Market Find hand-crafted jewelry, pottery, paintings and prints, yarn, lotions, quilts, eco-printed clothing, silkscreened t-shirts, wooden tables, boxes, bowls and more!

Locally made by members of the Athens Art Guild.

Saturday, Nov. 13th 9 am - 12 pm Masks required

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STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.

The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Year after year, audiences worldwide keep coming back for more of this pulse-pounding electrifying show

Wednesday Nov. 17 7:30 pm ohio.edu/performing-arts $25 Student | $27 Senior $30 General Admission

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