October 26, 2023

DATE OCTOBER DATE 26, DATE 2023

A Name No More

How indigenous groups are working to change a name with a violent history

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Police prepare for underage drinking on Halloween SUZANNE PIPER FOR THE POST Halloween weekend, underage students will dress in their best costumes, hoping to add the appearance of maturity in age, in eager anticipation of joining the festivities at parties or bars.

Underage drinking is the Athens Police Department’s biggest issue, according to a previous Post report, and with many participants on big weekends like Halloween, underage drinking is expected.

“We don’t have a quota, we never will,” APD Chief of Police Nick Magruder said. “As officers, we use our own discretion on making a determination on if charges are warranted or not.”

APD will be patrolling populated streets like Mill, Palmer and Congress, along with Court Street. Magruder said he anticipates students to start the night at house parties and eventually make their way up to the bars.

“There are some years where it seems like we don’t have a big crowd go to the event area and then there are some years where it just seems like everyone’s making their way there and then they don’t have the house parties,” Magruder said. “We’ll have foot teams on both portions.”

In the past, house parties have been shut down due to the actions of surrounding students, Magruder said. Little things like public urination and litter could be the issue that ends the fun.

“Most of the time it’s people that aren’t associated with the party,” Magruder said.

“(It’s) just loud, out of control partygoers and people that have been throwing stuff in the streets, people that are fighting, they have underage people there, or have intoxicated people.”

One of the most prevalent issues APD deals with, which usually hints at a student’s age and predicts a charge, is obvious and public intoxication. “(It’s) people that are so intoxicated when they can’t take care of themselves,” Magruder said. “People that are truly misbehaving in the bars or someone that has an open container or draws attention to themselves.”

Mia DeAngelis, a third-year student studying marketing and an employee at The Crystal at 34 N. Court St., said underage students are a liability to the bar and don’t tip well, so when the police enter the bars it’s beneficial because they leave almost immediately.

The Crystal has college-aged kids bouncing the door and they don’t know what different state-issued IDs look like, DeAngelis said.

“Even since my freshman year, the cops would normally come in on the big weekends,” DeAngelis said. “However, they’ve been coming in more frequently, like every weekend.”

APD has been hearing that they’ve had stronger enforcement this year, but Magruder said that this is only because the number of people on staff has increased.

“We have a younger group of officers that may be a little bit more proactive in taking care of some of the things that are causing

Mounted Police officers sit in the middle of State St. and Court as Athens city workers cleaned the end of Court St. on Oct. 29, 2022. (RYAN GRZYBOWKI | FOR THE POST)

issues at night,” Magruder said.

Magruder said he had heard rumors of a liquor lock, which is when police lock people in a bar to check everyone’s IDs. He was quick to say that the rumor was false and would involve many legal issues.

Every APD officer without another obligation, will be patrolling on Halloween weekend. APD will also be accompanied by reserve and mounted units and even out-oftown foot units, Magruder said.

APD and OUPD have joint brief meetings well before big weekends to discuss plans, OUPD Staff Lieutenant Tim Ryan said.

“People can expect to see more foot patrols and more people out and about and that applies pretty universally for the local agencies,” Ryan said.

Ryan said this will be his 19th Halloween with OUPD and that there haven’t been a lot of problems on Halloween that don’t involve alcohol.

OUPD also pushes the See Something, Say Something campaign in cases of concerned stalking.

“We’re always asking people if they think there’s a problem that there probably is and to give us a call,” Ryan said. “We’re happy to come out and check out whatever someone is concerned about.”

Recent Halloween arrest records Number of arrests: - 2022: 16 arrests - 2021: 23 arrests - 2019: 18 arrests Common offenses: - underage offenses - obstructing businesses - disorderly conduct *according to a previous Post report

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The crowd dances at the main stage of the block party while listening to ATLNTS + Cloudboi at Court St. on Oct. 29, 2022. (RYAN GRZYBOWKI | FOR THE POST) COVER BY MEGAN VANVLACK | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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Wayne National Forest: Potential renaming to rectify history

Wayne National Forest Headquarters and sign in Nelsonville, Ohio, Oct. 25, 2023. (ETHAN HERX | FOR THE POST)

MAGGIE AMACHER FOR THE POST Wayne National Forest, the only national forest in Ohio, is facing a potential renaming as discussions arise concerning its historical connections with violence toward Native Americans.

The forest’s current namesake, Gen. Anthony Wayne–an American general from the late 18th century–is connected with the violent displacement of Native American communities.

Wayne, the continental army officer during the American Revolutionary War, led a campaign against Native American tribes in the Northwest Territory in the 1790s, resulting in the Battle of Fallen Timbers. His military campaign ultimately led to the Treaty of Greenville in 1795, resulting in the submission of Native American lands to the U.S. government, according to the National Park Service.

Katherine Jellison, a professor of history, teaches a course called the Survey of American Indian History. She said changing the forests’ name after an Indigenous person, tribe or origin would be a good step toward inclusivity.

“We see (inclusivity) across the national parks and the National Forest System attempting to get away from the “great white man” interpretation of history … The National Park and National Forest Service Systems (are) also creating and acknowledging new spaces that have an important role in the history of groups of Americans who weren't initially included in the way we taught or learned about American history,” Jellison said.

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Forest Service has proposed renaming Wayne National Forest to Buckeye National Forest, drawing inspiration from Ohio’s state tree, the Buckeye.

“State council, recently, within the last several months, has started using land acknowledgments at the beginning of council meetings to formally acknowledge the historic tribes that occupied this land prior to Ohio University being established here,” Athens City Councilmember Micah McCarey, D-At Large, said.

Athens City Council has picked up on the discussion around the renaming and wrote a letter to Lee Stewart, the supervisor of Wayne National Forest, encouraging the name change. Council President Chris Knisley said the council proposed the name to be changed to the Ohio National Forest as Ohio is the Iroquois word for great river.

“We’re trying to be more conscious of diversity, inclusion and equity issues,” Knisley said. “I think just as that general kind of framework, that’s part of the reason that we were interested in it.”

Knisley's sentiment mirrors the nationwide effort to confront historical injustices experienced by Indigenous communities and advance toward a more inclusive society.

McCarey said Wayne National Forest is a jewel of Southeast Ohio and mentioned the surge in outdoor tourism and the economic importance of promoting engagement with Wayne National Forest and the surrounding state parks.

“I hope that engagement won’t just be recreational, but it will be educational, as well,” McCarey said. “It’s not difficult to display placards that give a historical lesson or even to establish trails with different historical messages along the way.”

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service will take into account input from the public and make a suggestion to the Secretary of Agriculture, who holds the ultimate authority to change the forest's name.

“The club Indigenous Circle believes the name change of the Wayne National Forest to something that is more representative of Ohio is a big win for the Indigenous community,” William Kilbane, the president of OU’s Indigenous Circle club, wrote in an email.

Kilbane also highlighted the importance of selecting a name that not only better represents Ohio, but also pays homage to Indigenous tribes.

“A renaming of the Wayne National Forest would be a way to acknowledge an important population of people of color, indigenous people, and be a way to acknowledge that they were the original inhabitants in this part of the world and a way not to glorify settler colonialism,” Jellison said.

Knisley said Stewart will hopefully make a decision by November about the potential name change, according to a previous Post report.

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Athens lacks clothing stores for OU students, residents SYDNEY MYERS FOR THE POST There are limited nearby clothing stores for Athens residents, forcing many people to either shop online or drive long distances to go to a mall with more variety.

The only shopping mall in Athens is The Market on State Street, located at 1002 E. State St. However, The Market on State Street may more closely resemble a strip mall—a shopping mall consisting of stores and restaurants arranged in a row. The only clothing options in the mall are Label Shopper, Tractor Supply Co., Maurices and Dunham's Sports.

Many may think of a mall with large outfitters, department stores, food courts and entertainment options. After The Market on State Street, the closest mall to Athens with more options is nearly 45 minutes away—the Grand Central Mall, located at 100 Grand Central Mall, Vienna, West Virginia.

Although there are shopping options in Athens, including Walmart at 929 E. State St. and Marshalls at 743 E. State St., the stores may have unsatisfying styles or sizing. Wellknown retailers like Old Navy and Target are also around 30 miles away. Because it’s secluded from a variety of large retailers, Athens can be considered a fashion desert.

"There are things that many people who live in Athens, both (students) and (the) community, would like to have that we don't," Paul Benedict, associate professor of instruction in management and executive director of the Center for Entrepreneurship, said.

Tom Parfitt, co-owner, alongside Brent Hayes, of The Market on State Street, said the mall used to consist of three big stores: JCPenny, Elder-Beerman, and Big Bear Stores. However, he said these once-popular stores were poorly managed, which resulted in an extensive loss of shopping opportunities in Athens for years after the stores closed.

Parfitt said the mall has been around since 1988, but he and Hayes took ownership of it nearly 20 years after its previous owners, Elder-Beerman – a chain of department stores – went bankrupt.

Parfitt said the lack of popular clothing stores makes attracting people to The Market on State Street difficult.

"But in our case, we think it's a little different ... (Athens is) kind of isolated. We don't have a lot to pick from," Parfitt said.

Benedict said that because Athens is a college town, there are many opportunities and challenges with adding new business to the area.

When the student population leaves in the winter and summer months, it eliminates a lot of potential profit for stores, especially when clothing stores project to make the most money during those times, Benedict said.

Maurices clothes store storefront Oct. 13, 2023 at the Market on State mall in Athens, Ohio (OWEN HEDBERG | FOR THE POST)

"In retail, most businesses are doing their best to survive, breakeven, maybe (remain) marginally profitable during … most of the first 11 months," Benedict said. "Then the last month, last month and a half, during the holidays, is when they're really making most of their profit for the year."

However, he said adding more shopping centers to Athens is not a lost cause.

"Certainly there's money here, there's opportunity here, both in serving the student population (and) otherwise … I think it just means that entrepreneurs here need to be smart and make sure that they're presenting their products or services in a way that fits with what is unique about this community," Benedict said.

Parfitt said The Market on State is preparing to sign a contract with a big box store before Nov. 1. However, he said he can only announce what the store will be after signing the contract.

Parfitt said he hopes construction for the new store – which will cost about $30,000 to build – will start in January or February 2024 so the store can be ready by June 2024.

"This place that we're getting in now will, in my opinion, address a lot of people's needs, and I think the whole community will be happy about it, students included," Parfitt said.

Assorted shirts in Peddler's Junction store Oct. 13, 2023 at the Market on State mall in Athens, Ohio (OWEN HEDBERG | FOR THE POST)

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OU Indigenous Circle creates space for everyone ALYSSA CRUZ CULTURE EDITOR Like much of the U.S., Southeast Ohio has a rich history rooted in Indigenous culture. Looking at Ohio University specifically, the Athens campus occupies the traditional homelands of the Shawnee people, the Wahzhazhe (Osage) as well as the Adena and Hopewell prior to that.

However, according to Advance Native Political Leadership, Indigenous people only represent 2.1% of the population. According to OU’s Diversity Dashboard, there are 22 currently enrolled students who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native at OU. It was for this reason three underclassmen made it their mission to start an organization that aims to provide an opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students to learn more about Native American culture, traditions and history with the Ohio University Indigenous Circle.

William Kilbane, a sophomore studying biological sciences, is the president of the club. He said he founded the club to make more connections with fellow Indigenous students.

Kilbane is Navajo and grew up in California. After coming to OU, he encountered a lack of diversity on campus.

“I moved to Ohio about three years ago, and I was just overwhelmed by the amount of whiteness that's here,” Kilbane said. “Then I came to OU and me and him were the only Indigenous people I knew.”

The other student he referred to is Enzo Lewis-Baranyai, a sophomore studying biological sciences and the vice president of Indigenous Circle. The two are Rankin scholars, a scholarship offered to incoming Native American students.

Levi-Joseph Facun, a freshman studying geography, is a member of the organization and felt similarly to Kilbane regarding the makeup of the city and campus. He is Otomi, a tribe native to central Mexico.

“I’ve lived in a lot of places, but I’ve lived in the Athens area for almost eight years, and pretty much everybody is white,” he said. “I just joined because I thought it would be cool to be around other Indigenous people because that’s not really been an opportunity I’ve ever had.”

The club is still very new, with no official programming setup as of right now. However, the club said they want to focus their efforts toward hosting events for Native American Heritage Month, which is in November.

Some of these events include hosting a powwow and implementing a teepee somewhere in Athens, according to Kilbane.

The club is open to everyone as long as they are interested in learning and celebrating the cultures of different Native American tribes. Lewis-Baranyai has Blackfoot heritage and advocated for an organization for all.

“Even if you’re not Native American, it is like some of the oldest cultures out there,” Lewis-Baranyai said. “I feel like there’s so much you could take away and learn from it in general.”

The pair said they also want the club to serve as an opportunity for themselves to connect more with their heritage.

“A lot of us are pretty displaced from our cultures,” Kil-

bane said. “I have not been on my reservation in three years since I moved here. So it’s kind of like I’m trying to recreate that feeling.”

Similarly to Kilbane, Facun said he joined because he wanted to feel in touch with his heritage.

“I’ve never been on a live reservation; it’s in Mexico, and I have never been to Mexico, so I’m very much displaced from the culture,” Facun said. “I don’t have much experience at all with the Otomoi culture, so that’s something I would want to change in the future. I think through this club … I could get more of that.”

Already, Kilbane said they have seen the benefits of starting the club. He said they have had people reaching out wanting to join and collaborate.

“When I say we want a voice, we’ve gotten a voice since we made this club,” Kilbane said.

Regarding the future, Indigenous Circle has high hopes for what the organization could look like.

“By the time I’m a senior, so in two years, we can definitely grow it to where it’s self-sustaining,” Lewis-Baranyai said.

He discussed not only wanting to have a long-lasting support system for Indigenous students, but also having an organization that acknowledges the longstanding history of Indigenous people in the region.

“I think it would be good to always have the support system,” Lewis-Baranyai said. “Also just to have that recognition on campus because historically this area has Native American (roots) so it’s historically a part of Athens as well.”

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The evolution of HallOUween: SOPHIA ROOKSBERRY FOR THE POST

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he year is 1976, two years after the first Halloween block party in Athens, and Jonathan Holmberg is experiencing it for the first time. The crowd sports homemade costumes and, according to Holmberg’s estimation, a third of the people in the crowd are operating on some kind of hallucinogen. The crowd will revel in their inebriated and hedonistic state until midnight when the authorities will arrive to send them all home.

Almost exactly 47 years later, Holmberg sits on the back patio of Jackie O’s Brew Pub and told the story of his time organizing the Halloween Block Party, beginning with that initial experience that spanned decades.

The next step in his journey took place in 1984 when Holmberg graduated and moved to West Virginia for only four years before he decided to return to Athens. Upon his return, he accepted the role of fundraising director for the Clean and Safe Halloween Committee. At the time, the block party was organized by the owners of the Athens News, and they needed a fresh face to ask businesses for up to $40,000 to fund the event.

“The position required that I go around to businesses and collect money to put on the show because the city had nothing to do with it, the university hated it, but the reputation of OU was rebellious … you didn’t tell us we couldn’t do something, we just did it,” said Holmberg.

The year of Holmberg’s return to Athens also marked the first time the block party involved live music. The Athens News owned a parking lot on Court Street, which provided a private space for a band to perform without the risk of being shut down by the city.

In 1990, the stage was moved down the street to the area in front of Courtside Pizza, which Holmberg described as being “geographically incorrect.” The number of people crowding the area and the incline of the street resulted in people storming the stage and damaging equipment, so the committee was forced to plead with the city once more to allow for a second stage, an addition that wasn’t granted for another ten years.

In that decade, Holmberg became the chairman of the committee, and the Athens News was removed from the process.

“I was sick of two people who didn’t have anything to do with the party trying to dictate to us what we could do with the party,” said Holmberg.

In 2000, a second stage was added in front of the Alumni Gateway. The university president at the time was Robert Glidden, who firmly disapproved of the changes and threatened to arrest any students who intruded on College Green, according to Holmberg. Holmberg begged the university president to reconsider his stance. Fortunately, the addition of a second stage worked exactly how Holmberg planned, and the hoard of national news outlets that arrived to cover the impending riots ended up going home empty-handed.

“It worked like a damn charm, it spread the crowd, we had entertainment on both ends of town, so people were placated, they were happy, and by the end of it, they were ready to go home,” said Holmberg.

from unsanctioned celebration to family-friendly fun

That same year, the stages were graced by filmmaker Michael Moore and politician Jesse Jackson, who had been invited to discuss the upcoming election.

After this banner year for the block party, the city was willing to work with the committee to sanction the event.

Then, in 2014, Brandon Thompson got involved with the committee. Thompson and Holmberg worked together for a few years before the latter handed over the reins, deciding that after 30 years his time with the event had come to a suitable end.

Thompson accepted his new role as Halloween coordinator and is currently responsible for the music and working with the city for the activities for the party. Thompson has lived in Athens his entire life and witnessed firsthand the inauguration of the city’s involvement with the party. “(The city) allowing the event to happen was about the most support that (the committee) got, now they’re actually putting money up to try to make it more family-friendly and inviting to everybody,” said Thompson.

Part of the event that is more suitable for families is the Honey for the Heart parade, an experience hosted by PassionWorks. The studio hosts thousands of members of the Athens community, to help create the puppets and costumes that will march in the parade.

“I witnessed (Halloween) go from not being sanctioned to being sanctioned,” said Patty Mitchell, the founder of PassionWorks.

With Honey for the Heart, which is currently celebrating its 12th year, Mitchell hopes to drive home the narrative that Halloween is a celebration of community and colorful life, not something to be afraid of.

“Let’s love it,” she said.

Christine Knisely, the president of Athens City Council, agreed with Mitchell.

“Integrating some of the early evening parade and the stage entertainment and making those a more integral part of Halloween … really kind of helped change the atmosphere,” she said.

Knisely has lived in Athens for 26 years and has also witnessed the evolution of the event, from neighborhood associations forming civic patrols to an increased involvement of litter control officers.

According to Knisely, the city has committed between $40,000 and $60,000 per year to the event, funds that help pay for safety measures, staff overtime, police presence, stage entertainment and trash pickup.

“It’s worth it … to make sure everybody’s safe and make sure we’ve devoted enough resources to it to make for an entertaining evening,” said Knisely.

One of the members of the Athens community who is looking forward to that entertaining evening is Thompson. “(My favorite part is) being on that stage and looking out at all my OU friends and family, and OU people and Athens people, and just showing them a good time,” he said. “It’s a bunch of people together, partying in the street–it should be chaos, but OU always does it right, Athens comes out and does it right because that’s who we are.”

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Previous female mascot ‘Bobkitten’ disappeared from history ELIZABETH TALAGA FOR THE POST Talk to any Ohio University student, past or present, and they will know the name Rufus. He is OU’s current mascot and makes his presence known at events all over campus.

Before Rufus became the OU legend that he is, the university mascot was named Mr. Bobcat. At one point, unbeknownst to many, Mr. Bobcat even had a female sidekick, Bobkitten.

According to OU’s archives, Bobkitten was first introduced in 1868 and made appearances with Mr. Bobcat into the ‘70s. Bobkitten was a female bobcat and was presented quite differently than her male counterpart. Her mascot uniform consisted of her Bobkitten head, complete with overexaggerated eyelashes and wore an OU T-shirt or sweater and a skirt.

Since Bobkitten disappeared, OU has yet to introduce another female mascot. Oftentimes, schools will simply add the word “Lady” in front of their mascot’s name for their women’s sports teams but there are very few schools that actually have a female mascot that is separate from the main, male mascot of the school.

Bobkitten’s legacy and history are extremely under-discussed. According to an archive from The Post, Bobkitten was created as a gift to the women of Howard Hall which was built in 1896 and was the only dormitory housing for women at that time.

There are conflicting reports on who the person behind the Bobkitten head was. One report from October 1973 said the role of Bobkitten was typically filled by a man. Female students complained about this. Bobkitten tryouts were open to both men and women; however, no one showed up to the

tryouts thus ending the Bobkitten tradition. Another report from 1989 and multiple editions of the Athena yearbook stated that the Bobkitten tradition was taken up by male student Steve Schneider for one year before being taken over by the Chi Omega sorority. These reports, however, had no further mention of the end of Bobkitten.

The true history of the person and people who played Bobkitten and the cause of her eventual disappearance remains unconfirmed.

Bobkitten’s confusing history further clouds her legacy and makes her a mysterious figure of OU’s mascot lineage.

Some students at OU today are not even familiar with Bobkitten but feel her return is necessary.

“I feel like they should (bring her back), I feel like that would be so fun,” Savannah Swanson, a freshman studying communication, said. “I think people would enjoy that.”

Other students agree, believing Bobkitten should make a return, even for historic and nostalgic purposes.

“I would like Bobkitten back; that would be so cool,” Navaeh Varner, an undecided freshman, said.

Bobkitten could be another friendly face at football games and other events if she was given a chance to return.

“Yes, (she should come back), especially for the younger kids,” Samuel Casto, an undecided freshman, said.

Rufus has had several memorable moments over the years, things OU mascots of the past, especially Bobkitten, never got to experience.

“I really like Rufus,” Swanson said. “I don’t know much about him, but I do know he fought Brutus and that was funny.”

Although Bobkitten’s fame was short-lived, her existence is an important part of OU’s history and she deserves to have

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her history shared with OU students. While there are no plans for her return in the future, students agreed that if it were to happen, it would be welcomed with open arms.

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Hero of the halls: Custodian Donna Wolfe ensures residence hall is kept clean, values connections with students

A mop bucket and mop sit inside of the Schoonover lobby, Oct. 11, 2023. (JACK TATHAM | FOR THE POST)

KAYLIN PICKETT FOR THE POST Ohio University employs a large custodial staff that is in charge of making the campus a clean environment for students to learn and live. They are responsible for cleaning the many buildings on campus. Donna Wolfe is just one of those employees.

According to Facilities Management and Safety, Custodial Services is a three-shift operation that covers over 4,000,000 gross square feet.

Wolfe has worked for the university for 22 years and has had many responsibilities. She has worked in classrooms, dining and residence halls.

Wolfe has been a residential life custodian in Voigt Hall for three years now. Voigt houses the Women’s Leadership Learning Experience and is an all-female dorm. It is located on North Green next to Hudson Health Center.

Of all the places she has worked, she liked cleaning in the classrooms the most but values the connections that she can develop with students while working in residence halls.

Wolfe’s work day typically starts at 7 a.m. when she clocks in, then she makes her way to Voigt and usually arrives in the building by 7:30 a.m.

“Sometimes we have meetings and things in the morning,

we find out if anything is going on or if we have to cover other areas,” she said.

Once arriving at Voigt, Wolfe begins cleaning the lobby and other common areas like the kitchen. Then around 9 a.m., she is able to move on to the bathrooms.

“We deep clean and sanitize the bathrooms every day,” Wolfe said.

She is also responsible for vacuuming the hallways and mopping the stairwell. Wolfe spreads out these tasks throughout the week to make sure they are done correctly.

“We rotate things around because, of course, you can’t do everything every day,” she said.

Wolfe has very high standards in terms of the cleanliness of her building and takes great pride in keeping a clean environment for the students in her building.

“I’m very particular about the way my building looks and the way things are,” she said. “I try to give (the students) a clean, healthy environment to live in.”

Her connection with the students in her building is also an important part of her job. She said she believes that having that relationship with her students leads them to have more respect for her and what she does.

“I get pretty close and I think that helps,” she said. “Having a good relationship with your kids, I think that they respect you more.”

Wolfe said she believes that personality is a very important aspect of this job. A custodian’s personality affects their interaction with the students and their demeanor at work.

“I think it all depends on your personality, and how approachable you are, on how close you get with the students,” she said.

Though she enjoys her job and the connections she forms with the students in her building there are also frustrating aspects that she has to deal with. Wolfe thinks one of the hardest things is the destruction that occurs in the building. “(In) this job, we do the same thing day after day, we come in and we clean the bathrooms and clean up areas,” Wolfe said. “I feel like when there’s a lot of destruction in the building, you just kind of feel let down.”

Every custodian deserves appreciation for keeping OU a clean environment for the students to enjoy.

“This job is what you make of it, and it can be tough if you want it to be,” said Wolfe.

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Street musicians highlight benefits of busking

JACKSON MCCOY FOR THE POST Strolling down Court Street on a weekend, the vibrancy of Athens life is on full display; college students having a little too much fun and neon lights bleeding onto the brick streets from crowded bars are hallmarks of the town. However, one of the most significant aspects of Athens’ most famous street is the abundance of buskers.

Buskers are people who perform on the street, usually for money or to promote an act. Athens is home to several different street performers, including some who specialize in reading poetry to passersby and some who play the saxophone to popular songs.

A plethora of musicians started as buskers. Janis Joplin, one of rock’s most iconic voices, started busking in the streets of Austin while attending the University of Texas at Austin before dropping out and hitchhiking to San Francisco, where her career took off. Riley B. King, a.k.a. B.B. King, taught himself guitar and performed on the street before becoming Beale Street royalty. Even modern artists like Ed Sheeran began their careers as street performers.

Street performers get into busking through many different paths. Many of the local artists on Court Street got 10 / OCT. 26, 2023

ALAINA DACKERMANN | DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY started because their friends introduced them to the world of street performance.

Chris Harmison, a junior studying music, shared his experience in getting started as a busker. “(A friend) originally just brought me out one night,” Harmison said. “We saw one of our other friends play at a bar and we were like, ‘We just want to go out and make music.’

I didn't think it was going to go well, I thought people were just going to give us weird looks, but the very first night we were out, we had a crowd.”

While some buskers start performing because of the people around them, this is not a universal experience. Some buskers have been singing, dancing or playing instruments for years and want to hone their craft while making some money on the side.

Logan Reynolds, a philosophy graduate student and teacher’s assistant at Ohio University, shared why he sings and plays the acoustic guitar on Court Street.

“What pushed me to start (performing) up here was I was having a good time, but also I figured I could make more money doing it,” Reynolds. “I don't do it for the money, but the money helps keep it going. I basically treat it like a parttime job. I sing for anywhere between six and 10 hours a week

and make enough to actually really help with my situation.”

In the era of digital money, it may seem more difficult for buskers to make money because people are carrying cash significantly less. However, artists have adapted to this through the use of mobile payment sites.

Sean Parsons, the director of the Contemporary Music and Digital Instrument (CMDI) program at OU, said street performers are evolving in the changing monetary landscape.

“It used to be throwing coins, right?” Parsons said. “Nobody really carries change; who really carries paper money?

The shift is really interesting to see collecting money moving from spare change to dollars to, ‘Here's my link to Venmo.

Donate five bucks.’”

Busking is a potentially lucrative business endeavor for performers all over the world. A 2021 study done by the Tilburg School of Economics and Management on buskers in Cologne, Germany, found that musicians can earn 23 euros per hour, which is equivalent to $24.55. When the music quality increases, musicians can earn up to 28 euros per hour, which is equivalent to $29.88.

The study also found that Sundays lead to higher hourly donations, performing outside of small businesses on days with colder weather have higher donation levels and classi-

cal music performers make significantly more than jazz and rock performers.

It is important to note that Cologne is not a college town in the U.S. Setting is a significant factor in the findings of any study, and many performers in Athens have had experiences that at times contradict what the Tilburg study found. People—especially students—favor the warmer months of the school year to go out and be potential consumers of what buskers have to offer.

“They're living large for that first month and then that starts to settle down a little bit,” Reynolds said. “And then of course, in the winter, things can be a bit more difficult. But you know, it's never been bad.”

For many musicians, street performing is a gateway to more opportunities. Like Joplin, King and Sheeran, buskers in Athens and beyond use their history of street performing to establish connections and heighten their musical abilities.

Rylee Bapst, a junior studying marketing, no longer busks because he now releases and performs his original music around Athens. However, he was the friend who introduced Harmison to busking, and his experience as a street performer still influences his current music career. “(Busking) made me realize how much I enjoy the performing side of (music),” Bapst said. “It helped me improve the performance side of it and just entertaining people more than just playing songs.”

While many buskers hope to perform in places other than the street, certain venues can prey on the want that buskers have to spread their art to a wider audience.

“People will say, ‘Well, why don't you come perform for the experience?’” Parsons said. “Well, if you're having dinner, you don't hire the waitstaff for experience, you don't hire chefs for experience. There is a real cost to these things. I do think that busking is an opportunity for people to be out in their community performing, sharing their art, working out the bugs of playing and learning how to communicate musically or artistically with people.”

Each street performer still has musical influences that manifest in their live shows. Genre and song choice are all impacted by each busker’s champions and heroes. These influences are also felt outside of their busking careers and in their other musical pursuits and personal lives.

“My first real musical memory is Johnny Cash,” Reynolds said. “My dad introduced me at a very young age to guys like Gordon Lightfoot and Jim Croce; these real singer-songwriter types and storyteller types got ahold of me.”

Musical inspirations like Reynolds’ can also impact the performances of buskers. Even after street performers enter the world of bar and club stages, they still feel connections to their performing role models.

“My performance side is definitely inspired by John Mayer,” Bapst said. “The way he moves when he's playing, he just kind of commands attention … He was an inspiration pretty much the minute I started hearing his music.”

Although some OU students may see busking as an easy hobby, performing over the weekend on Court Street is not for the faint of heart. As the uptown for one of America’s top party schools, people going out for a night of fun can get

“I’ve seen car crashes. I’ve had people like trying to kiss me when I’m playing. I saw someone climb onto (a fire escape) and start dancing while I was playing. It’s Court Street on a weekend night. You’re going to see a bit of everything. Yeah, so I don’t think anything could surprise me at this point.”

- Chris Harmison, a junior studying music

somewhat out of hand.

“You see so much s--- out here,” Harmison said. “I've seen car crashes. I've had people like trying to kiss me when I'm playing. I saw someone climb onto (a fire escape) and start dancing while I was playing. It's Court Street on a weekend night. You're going to see a bit of everything. Yeah, so I don't think anything could surprise me at this point.”

For musicians who started as buskers and eventually made it to releasing their own music, looking back and helping other musicians can feel like an important task. Bapst released his EP “In Due Time” this year, and he offered some advice to people who started the same way he did before he got the opportunity to release his music.

“My advice would just be to do it and just keep playing because you get better at doing anything by doing it,” Bapst said. “It just helps you get better playing in front of people, so just keep doing it.”

Buskers tend to perform with an intention. They may just want to express themselves or they may want to earn a little cash on the side, but many have aspirational and musical goals.

“I would like to do some bigger shows,” Reynolds said.

“I did the Washington County Fair this year and Pleasants County Fair in West Virginia and Black Walnut Festival, so I've done some bigger stuff. Recording a record would be really cool, and maybe I'll try (to) self-produce something. I'm looking at trying to maybe do some distribution on Spotify because enough people are asking about that for me to think maybe (I should) take that plunge.”

Other performers have also expressed an urge to record music as their motive for busking, but also that busking is a good way to get a musical background to help with producing other people’s music.

“I would say I (would) love to make music professionally one day,” Harmison said.

“I mean, this is kind of semi-professional because I’m getting paid to do it, but it's not like I'm signed to a label. I've got a band that is playing uptown, so I'd love to do more of that someday.”

Street performers, while some may regard them as a nuisance, do have a positive impact on the streets where they perform, Parsons said.

“Busking or outdoor arts can play a part in how we kind of reenvision or revitalize or use our public spaces,” he said. “People can go and hear or participate in a really neat, high-level artistic kind of presentation with very little cost to them.”

Athens in particular is known for its music scene. For some students, the music scene is what brings them to OU, or it is at least a “pro” on their pros and cons list. Both buskers on Court Street and pedestrians on a night out readily welcome this and acknowledge the positive impact it has on the town and its residents.

“I would just encourage people to get around town and support local musicians,” Harmison said. “It's a really cool thing that we actually have a healthy music scene in Athens and it's something that a lot of towns our size don't have the luxury of having.”

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Pass rusher Shane Bonner is versatile

Ohio University defensive end, Shane Bonner (28) alludes the block from Western Michigan player at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio, Oct. 21, 2023 (EMMA REED | FOR THE POST) Shane Bonner (28) stands for a portrait in Peden Stadium, Oct. 24, 2023, Athens, Ohio. (TALITHA MALOY | FOR THE POST)

BOBBY GORBETT SPORTS EDITOR Before Ohio Defensive End Shane Bonner became one of Ohio’s most effective pass rushers, he was a star running back at John Glenn High School. Bonner helped carry John Glenn to the playoffs as a running back with over 900 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns in the 2017-18 regular season.

Even in high school, Bonner’s athleticism allowed him positional versatility that his peers didn’t have. In addition to playing RB, Bonner spent snaps at linebacker. Bonner’s impressive numbers at RB throughout his high school career allowed him a spot in Ohio’s crowded 2020 RB room.

Upon arriving at Ohio University, Bonner’s skill as a pass catcher out of the backfield allowed him to venture into the wide receiver position.

According to Bonner, the man who discovered Bonner’s pass-catching abilities was current Ohio Head Coach Tim Albin.

Not only did Bonner have positional versatility at John Glenn High School, but he also had sports versatility. Bonner’s past in playing basketball empowered his abilities as a Bobcat.

“Basketball was my really my first sport until my junior year,” Bonner said. “I like jumping, getting off the ground and getting up in the air and getting rebounds, which is why I was able to play receiver and try safety because I could jump up and catch the ball.”

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Bonner’s lack of experience at receiver and his body shape prompted a fork in the road for Bonner from Ohio’s WR Coach Dwayne Dixon. Bonner was recommended to switch back to his original position of RB or move to safety. After approval from Albin, Bonner made the decision to switch to the defensive side of the ball.

Before his junior season, Bonner made progress climbing the ladder behind Ohio’s experienced safeties; despite making it up as the team’s third safety in the depth chart, Bonner was ready for another position change. With openings on the defensive line, Bonner was encouraged by Ohio Passing Game Coordinator and Safeties Coach John Hauser to try his luck as a defensive end.

While no transition is easy, Bonner’s NFL ambitions at least made his body transition easier. Bonner knew he would have to become heavier to play WR in the NFL; he gained weight in between his sophomore and junior years anyway.

Then, when Bonner elected to play safety, he decided to increase his weight to 220 pounds. Bonner went from a slightly large safety to an undersized DE and has stayed at 220 pounds ever since.

Bonner finally made an impact for Ohio as a junior in his new home as a defensive end. Bonner saw time in all 14 games alongside experienced defensive linemen Vonnie Watkins and Jack McCrory. Bonner had tackles in games throughout

the season but made his biggest splash in Ohio’s overtime bowl game against Wyoming. Bonner had a team-high two sacks against the Cowboys as one of the Bobcat's biggest defensive standouts in the game.

This year, Bonner has fully come into his own as a DE with three sacks and four tackles for loss. According to Bonner, his success is at least partially due to his past as a WR, RB and safety.

“I’ve definitely used everything I’ve learned from each position coach because they’re all very specialized in their position,” Bonner said. “They’re like masters of it. So I just try to take everything I’ve learned from each coach and just use it to where I’m playing now. A bunch of my moves on defense are actually like my receiver releases.”

Bonner’s individual success, given his nonlinear past on Ohio’s roster, is one of the more impressive stories on Ohio’s team. However, even more important to Ohio achieving its goals is his and his teammates’ willingness to play a part in one of the best defenses in Ohio history.

“It feels good, we really work for it,” Bonner said. “So we all just work together, do our little things right and good things happen.”

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The History of The Battle of the Bricks Robert Keegan III SPORTS EDITOR It’s that time of year again; the leaves are falling, the air is getting a bit cooler and Ohio football is in the home stretch of its season.

The only thing that could make this time of the year more thrilling is that archrival Miami coming to town. It is officially rivalry week in Athens.

Historic rival Miami will make the trip from Oxford to Athens this weekend to face off with Ohio in a game that will have major implications on who wins the Mid-American Conference’s east division.

Before Miami comes to town, here is the history of “The Battle of the Bricks.”

Ohio first took on Miami in 1908, where it was Miami who came out on top by a legendary final score of 5-0. Since then, the two have matched up 97 more times; Saturday will be the 99th meeting between the two schools.

In that span, Miami has the slight edge in wins with 54 compared to Ohio’s 42; the schools have also tied twice.

After years and years of rivalry, in 2002, the game between the two was renamed “The Battle of the Bricks” and that is what it has been called in every sport since.

Despite Miami’s overall winning record in the rivalry, Ohio has had the edge over the past 10 years, winning seven of its last 10 games in the Battle of the Bricks.

Most recently, Ohio beat Miami during the 2022 regular season to gain its seventh win of the season on the way to its Mid-American Conference championship appearance just a few weeks later.

The most dominant performance of the rivalry dates back to 1909 in the second game between Ohio and Miami, where Mi-

ami came out on top with a 45-0 victory. No game since has had a larger margin of victory.

From 2006-2011, Ohio had its longest streak of success in the history of the rivalry, with six straight wins over that span. Ohio has currently won back-to-back games against Miami and will be looking to make it a streak of three on Saturday in Athens.

One of the only advantages Ohio has had on Miami throughout the rivalry is how the team has performed on its home turf in Athens. In the rivalry's 100-year history, Ohio holds a winning record of 26-22 at its home stadium.

Debatably, one of the most controversial moments in the history of the rivalry was when the Marching 110 Alumni Band got involved in a halftime scuffle with the Miami football team during the 1992 season.

After the Marching 110 Alumni Band finished its set on the field, the Miami football team took the field while the Marching 110 was taking the field to perform their show.

The Miami football team disrupted the show as it came onto the field for warmups and caused a disturbance during the 110’s show.

This, of course, led to one of the most captivating brawls in the rivalry's history.

When Ohio takes on Miami this weekend in Athens, it could be one of the best games the rivalry has seen.

Each team is actively tied for the lead in the MAC East with only a few games to play; the winner of the division will advance to the MAC Championship game. Not only will the rivalry be in full effect, but the game will also have major implications on who represents the East in the MAC championship this year.

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A quick look at the past OU vs Miami matchups Ohio University Archives Information provided via Miami Athletics First Meeting Athens, Ohio Ohio Loss 0-5

10th Athens, Ohio Ohio Win 13-0

25th Athens, Ohio Ohio Loss 0-25

50th Oxford, Ohio Ohio Loss 6-10

75th Oxford, Ohio Ohio Loss 21-35

Current Win-Loss Record

Ohio 42 - 54 Miami

85th Oxford, Ohio Ohio Win 41-26

98th Oxford, Ohio Ohio Win 37-21

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Bedpost: Virginity is a social construct, not a competition Virginity. The word itself elicits a different reaction from almost everyone. Virginity can be either a good thing or a bad thing, depending on who you’re speaking to. I personally hate the attitudes around virginity, and I’ve come to despise how the looming cloud of virginity has followed me throughout my life.

The societal standard is to lose your virginity before you hit 18. All throughout high school my friends would tell me all about their sexual escapades and I just nodded along. I thought, sure I’m gonna lose my virginity eventually right? Definitely before high school graduation. Then I graduated.

Then I got into college. I turn 20 soon and I have not yet lost my virginity.

There’s something almost isolating about being a virgin later in life because I feel like I’ve missed out on an important milestone. It feels like I hit the skip button on a scene that was important to my development. I tried to tell myself that it would happen in due time and that there was nothing weird about not having sex. However, a part of me can’t help but feel like I did something wrong.

When I tell people I’m a virgin, they automatically assume I’m a prude or very religious and saving myself for marriage, but neither of those things is true. It just hasn’t

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happened yet. I never actively sought out a relationship; the thought of it always intimidated me. When I was younger, I would dream that one day the right person would just waltz into my life, sweep me off my feet and the rest would fall into place, but that never happened.

I would discuss this with some of my friends and they would just reassure me and tell me I’m “making the right decision.” That they “wish they would’ve waited.” I always roll my eyes at that. It’s easy for them to say that when they have already had the experience. In many people's eyes, I’m doing the right thing by waiting. I just never thought that way.

We’ve all heard the concept that virginity is a social construct. I agree with that, but it still has a prominent role in today’s society whether we want to admit it or not. I struggle with the concept of being so inexperienced.

When will my lack of sexual experience become unappealing? I’m not going to be a teenager for much longer and the thought of simple teenage naivete is more appealing than an adult not having experiences they “should’ve” had during their youth. These thoughts have plagued my brain for as long as I can remember.

I’ve struggled with this for so long and I

know a lot of you reading have, too. It can be extremely isolating and confusing. For people who have not experienced this, they might think it’s a silly thing to worry about, but it’s not. Navigating a world that is very sex-driven when you lack the experience is honestly terrifying. Despite everything, I can say that I have some advice for people who are in the same place as me.

First, realize that this is your life and there’s no set pace you have to follow. Do what feels right. If you want to wait, then wait. If it just hasn’t happened yet, don’t sweat it either. I’ve experienced a lot of shame and confusion because I thought I had to adhere to society's timeline of when to lose my virginity. Just remember all that matters is how you want to approach it, do what makes you feel the most comfortable.

At the end of the day, you are living your life and what others say shouldn’t matter.

It’s not an easy process to bypass societal standards. It’s going to take a while to fully accept yourself and your personal journey, but once you do so, you’ll feel so much better. I still struggle with the prospect sometimes, but I try to remind myself that while I might be taking a different route, it’s still mine and I should be proud of the decisions I make. Virginity isn’t a race.

You’re not going to get a big golden trophy if you reach it faster than someone else, this is your life—do what makes you comfortable!

BedPost is a sex and relationship column that does not reflect the views of The Post.

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College burnout is real, it sucks I conducted a tiny experiment in one of my classes out of sheer curiosity. I asked a few of my peers and one of my professors what week of the semester we were in. In case you don’t know, Ohio University is in its ninth week of the semester, and out of the 10 people I asked, only two stated the correct answer. For those interested, the professor had no idea what week we were in.

We are in the thick of the fall semester and I have found my first semester to be one of the strangest nine weeks of my life. The burnout is getting to me and many other students.

We power through this rough patch after midterms but must still endure exams as we wait for the sweet relief of winter break to free us. My college experience can be described as Usain Bolt running a marathon, strong out of the gate but losing energy fast, without any idea as to how I will finish the race.

One thing that is hurting my endurance is total independence. Everyone has dreamed of the day they can do whatever they want, when they want, thinking there would be no downside to such a luxury. Yet, we forget that when we are given true independence in college, we can skip class, procrastinate or party just a bit too hard—and we all know what happens when we indulge in too much partying.

I don’t miss my high school years, but sometimes I miss waking up before the sun rises and being held accountable

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when I skip school or fail to turn in work on time. What replaces those wonderful amenities is a constant lack of motivation along with the constant dread of failing classes. You’re on your own, professors don’t have the time or the energy to spoon-feed you. If you don’t do your work, they have no problem failing you and charging you to retake the class.

Also, everything is about money, but you can’t solely rely on mommy and daddy’s money. It usually is all on you to make money and reasonably spend it, and I wasn’t prepared for that. Whether it be food, classes or fun, everything has a price tag, which puts more stress on the already worn-out college student.

I now feel different from the man I was a mere 9 weeks ago. I’ve learned so much, yet I’ve merely scratched the surface of how to live like a college student. I once wrote a column about how amazing procrastination is—how naive that boy was.

There is no need to panic about my sanity, however. I will manage and I have a great support system behind me.

Quinn Elfers is a freshman studying journalism at Ohio University. Please note that the views and opinions of the columnists do not reflect those of The Post. Want to share your thoughts about the column? Let Quinn know by emailing him at me989022@ohio.edu.

OU needs its own film-watching club Mia Ashby Ohio University is a place where students showcase their creative freedom across all art forms. There’s a large arts culture in Athens, with students showcasing their musical, theatrical and visual talents across the entire campus. There are even groups for these students to join where they can jive and hang out with others who share their interests.

However, across the large catalog of student organizations offered by OU, there’s one I think should be added to the list: A club specifically for people who enjoy watching films either casually or rigorously. There isn’t a club for students to meet up in one place and at one time to enjoy a film together across any genre. It wouldn’t necessarily have any merit toward someone’s degree, but it would be a great social opportunity to find like-minded people who share a love for cinematography.

I know I am not the only person who is obsessed with movies, but I also know how difficult it is to go out of your way and make friends. It can be daunting and feel like a monumentally overwhelming task. This is a big reason why many students join student organizations, as it’s an easy way to get your foot in the door with a certain group. However, even that can be stressful if you go into it without so much as having had a class with someone in the club. Additionally, many student organizations may feel like cliques. This is just one reason why I think OU needs a film club open to everyone

inside or outside the film community.

The club wouldn’t specifically be for film majors or people who spend multiple hours a day analyzing a film’s soundtrack out of boredom. Even if you’re the type of person who only goes to see the newest blockbusters in theaters or strictly watches action films, the club would be open for you, too.

I believe this would be a perfect addition to the roster of student organizations, as it not only allows people deep in the film community to make friends but also introduces people who want to learn. Plus, it would not be a very demanding club—it would be completely social and a simple way to cool down after a demanding academic week. On a regular basis, students could meet once or twice a week to sit down to watch a classic film or something requested by club members. In the event of holidays, there could be special events to draw in more members hosted by the club.

Honestly, it’s surprising to me that there isn’t already an established club for film enjoyers. While there are clubs for students studying film and those interested in making their own, I feel like OU needs its own group for people who just want a few hours a week to gush over their favorite films.

So, if there were people looking to start a film club in the upcoming years, would you join? And if so, what would be the first film you would want to show the other members?

Mia Ashby 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 Mia by emailing her at ma237419@ohio.edu.

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Disliking drag while enjoying Halloween is illogical KATIE MILLARD EDITOR-IN-CHIEF This weekend, the annual Athens Block Party will welcome students and community members alike to flood Court Street dressed as the mythical, popular, niche and mystic. However, one thing will be missing from last year’s programming. Among the costumes and makeup, drag performances did not return to this year’s lineup.

For last Halloween, in 2022, drag queens performed a “Hocus Pocus” reading and musical experience followed by face painting for children and families. The events generated outcries at the idea of drag queens interacting with children. This year, there are no drag performances in the schedule.

Last year’s drag performance was heavily clothed, and had the word “drag” not been used it is highly possible there would have been no controversy. However, even if they had been more scandalous, it would have been no worse than the swarms of drunk 20-year-olds in lingerie on their way to-and-from parties uptown that are not protested or avoided. They are seen as college kids having fun. Drag queens are there to entertain and are cognizant of their audiences. If they are presenting art for children, they do not pose a liability, unlike celebrating college students.

According to History.com, Halloween originates with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of summer and harvest and the beginning of winter, which also marked a new year. Celts believed on the night before the new year, the worlds of the living and dead blurred. To protect themselves, Celts burnt offerings on bonfires and wore costumes.

Drag has been around for centuries, too. Although some accounts trace it back to ancient Greece and Rome, BBC reported it began with Shakespeare’s era of theater. As women were not permitted to be actors, men would dress as women to perform the plays of the time.

The word “drag” even refers to how the dresses men would wear dragged on the floor. Drag appears throughout history, with 18th century England’s Princess Seraphina—also known as John Cooper—who would pass the time in the equivalent of gay bars and never got in trouble

for her dress. Drag was necessary for the success and impact of vaudeville, the 1970s modeling world and Stonewall.

Both Halloween and drag predate the U.S., but children are far more likely to encounter sexually explicit Halloween costumes. Drag queens and kings who perform for children tend to be covered up, yet parents continue to protest drag instead. Drag performances are misconstrued as sexual performances, but drag costumes typically exaggerate costumes and add more clothing than collegiate Halloween costumes, beachwear or the outfits up and down Court Street any warm Friday night.

Drag Story Hour, a national event organization where storytellers use the art of drag to read books to children, says they allow kids to see “people who defy rigid gender restrictions” and “the gender fluidity of childhood,” giving audiences queer role models at a young age. The nonprofit has 34 chapters globally and provides age-appropriate programming that emphasizes inclusivity and that drag is an art form.

This is the drag that is being called into question: fully clothed, engaging performers who dedicate their own time, energy and makeup to ensure children have positive, diverse, LGBTQIA+ role models. When drag gets edgier, those shows are often 18+, and children aren’t allowed to attend. Drag queens are not attempting to harm children—they go out of their way to create safe, family-friendly environments. Halloween costumes do not take this same care.

Last year, businesses threatened to pull funding and support over the idea of a drag story hour on Halloween, the one day a year when everyone is dressed up with costumes, hair and makeup. Despite the obvious double standard, drag was still contested. This year, parents will wade their toddlers through a crowd of shirtless firefighters, skin-tight superheroes and Playboy Bunnies, taking no issue before turning to one another and offering illogical gratitude that there are no fully clothed performers reading children’s books.

Katie Millard is a senior 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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What your favorite horror subgenre says about you to see the deepest, darkest parts of people (quite literally). You seek the truth behind people’s actions, and you’re not afraid of confrontation. It can get a little overwhelming sometimes, but you know that it’s for the best. After all, honesty is the best policy, and what’s more honest than seeing the insides of people become their outsides?

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he horror genre is considered one of the most entertaining, yet subjective, genres in the film world.

It offers a wide range of storytelling techniques and horrifying effects that fans of the genre love and adore. These characteristics of a horror film can be placed into smaller categories called subgenres. Movies can cross into different subgenres, keep to one central theme or fluctuate through the film..

As a viewer watches different horror films and broadens their film viewing, they may develop a taste for a specific subgenre. If you are one of these people, here are 10 horror film subgenres and what they say about you!

Each category is based on the central premise, villain or story-telling technique of different types of horror movies.

Supernatural/Paranormal (ex: “The Conjuring,” “The Exorcist,” “Carrie”) You’re an inquisitive individual with an interest in what lies beyond death. It freaks you out, which is why you turn to films that deal with the extremes of the past coming back to haunt you. Supernatural/ paranormal films tend to have a lot of jumpscares and suspense, which is one of the things you love about these films. You love the build-up and the thrill of the ride. It’s something that falls over into reality as well: You live for excitement and the joy of laughing in the face of your fears. It’s an admirable trait of yours, so never lose that thrill!

Found Footage (ex: “The Blair Witch Project,” “Cloverfield,” “Paranormal Activity”) You’re a bit of a creep, a weirdo. You’re a people watcher and enjoy asking the question, “Why do people do the things they do?”

Having a morbid sense of curiosity isn’t the worst human trait of all time as it is completely normal for humans to find excitement in those types of things. It’s like watching a car crash in slow motion—you can’t look away. However, there is a safety net in watching these films where you know that whoever is on screen and the torture they experience isn’t real. It comforts you, which is why you enjoy watching these films.

Psychological (ex: “The Silence of the Lambs,” “The Shining,” “Get Out”) If psychological horror films are more your speed, you’re also a bit of a people watcher, but in a deeper way. You love solving a puzzle and understanding the depths of the human condition. It’s an intriguing topic to you, and you tend to completely immerse yourself in it. It can get a bit obsessive at times, but you know that there’s a method to

Comedic (ex: “Shaun of the Dead,” “The Cabin in the Woods,” “Beetlejuice”) Obviously, if comedic horror is more to your taste, you have quite the funny bone.

Maybe you’re a bit basic with your sense of humor, but you get the whole crowd laughing when you crack a quick joke. You’re the life of the party, and you enjoy it wholeheartedly. However, you can be a bit of an introvert as you tend to find yourself observing the scene from the back of the crowd. At the end of the day, you enjoy hanging out with the people closest to you, and you use humor as a way to engage with them.

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your madness. You’re extremely self-aware, which can be a problem for you sometimes.

It’s okay though, it’s all a part of your charm!

Sci-Fi (ex: “Alien,” “Nope,” “The Fly”) You’re a bit of a nerd, but I’m sure you’ve been told that already. You embrace your nerd side to the fullest, and you’re unapologetic about it. These films tend to tackle the impossible and the challenges of the human experience, which you find intriguing.

You have an active imagination, and you’re not afraid to dabble with the darkness that manifests in your daydreams. Perhaps you find yourself daydreaming too much, but that’s perfectly okay! It helps your creativity and allows you to be mindful of yourself and others. Just don’t get too caught up in that darkness or else it’ll swallow you whole.

Slasher (ex: “Halloween,” “Scream,” “A Nightmare on Elm Street”) If you’re a fan of slasher horror films, you have a twisted sense of humor that not everyone understands. It can make you seem slightly off-putting at first, but you mean no

harm to anyone. Nevertheless, you’re another obsessive type, especially about these types of films. You’re probably a ride-or-die for a specific franchise with its main slasher villain as your favorite horror figure. Even so, you simply enjoy having a good time whether you’re watching a slasher film or not.

Zombie (ex: “Night of the Living Dead,” “Resident Evil,” “28 Days Later”) Fans of zombie flicks are some of the creepiest, yet coolest, people I have ever met. You take your love of zombie movies to another level, and you enjoy every single minute of them. Sometimes it’s the action that draws you in or it’s the creativity of the zombie effects that intrigues you. Nonetheless, you’re a fan of art and you’re not deterred by how grotesque it may get. If anything, it makes you love it even more.

Splatter/Gore (ex: “The Evil Dead,” “Saw,” “Terrifier”) If you’re into the splatter/gore parts of horror, you are a brave individual. You like getting down and dirty, and you’re not afraid

Creature Features/Monsters (ex: “Dracula,” “Jaws,” “Godzilla”) You’re a bit old school if creature features and monster stories are your favorite horror subgenre. You enjoy learning about the darkest sides of history, and you like taking deep dives into fantastical stories that you find interesting. Although you are a history buff, you’re also somewhat of a literature nerd. You enjoy reading books and poetry, and you love a good story with lots of twists and turns. If vampires are your main focus within this broad subgenre, you’re a bit of a romantic and enjoy the romantic side of literature. We could go further into what your favorite creature (vampires, werewolves or aliens) says about you, but that is for another article.

Witchcraft (ex: “Suspiria,” “The Love Witch,” “The Craft”) If witchy horror films are your fascination, you’re hands down the coolest person ever. You have an impeccable sense of style, and your creativity knows no bounds. The little things in life give you enough strength to pursue your passions, and you are a force to deal with when you tunnel in on your obsessions. Heed my warning: make sure not to have your sights too locked in or else you may miss the bigger things in life. Listen to your heart, and all will turn out okay. Blessed be!

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Fall fashion staples to elevate your wardrobe KENZIE CALLAHAN FOR THE POST Autumn has arrived, and it's time for college students to make room in their closets for warmer, more seasonable clothing for a chilly night out or a brisk walk to class. However, knowing which items to welcome to your wardrobe can be frustrating, especially with limited space and a budget.

When shopping for clothes, try to invest in staples: timeless, practical pieces that can be worn forever. Oftentimes, the best way to find affordable staples is by thrifting them.

Some local thrift stores to check out include UpCycle Ohio Thrift Store, Goodwill and Athens Underground, as well as online secondhand shops such as Depop. Here are fall fashion staples to mix and match for warm, cute outfits for any occasion: A black turtleneck Turtlenecks are a good investment for cooler weather. Not only do they pair well with patterned skirts and pants, but they also add another layer of warmth, bringing more style to casual outfits.

Avoid stashing away your summer wardrobe this autumn by investing in a versatile black turtleneck. It can go under your favorite t-shirts, crewnecks and sweaters, keeping you warm and in style.

This staple is available in a women's fit at H&M for $14.99 and for men at Kohl's for $15.99.

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Chunky sweaters A chunky sweater is perfect for styling with skirts, jeans, pants or leggings. A great way to up your style, even on casual days, is to switch out your typical "lazy-day" sweatshirts and hoodies for chic, oversized sweaters.

To add this staple to your collection, check out H&M's women's and men's collections for sweaters as low as $24.99.

Flannels A fall favorite, flannels can make your outfit. For chilly days, flannels are a practical and stylish addition to throw over graphic t-shirts, tank tops or sweatshirts.

The perfect flannel is not too thin and fits oversized enough to wear comfortably with leggings, jeans or sweatpants. To mix up your outfits even more, try buttoning your flannel and loosely tucking it in or simply tying it around your waist.

You can invest in a set of two secondhand flannels from Goodfair for just $22 in sizes S-3XL. Also, check out these $25 options from Target: Wild Fable oversized and midweight flannels from Goodfellow & Co. 20 / OCT. 26, 2023

High-quality jeans No matter the season, a good pair of jeans should always be in your closet. High-quality jeans can be worn hundreds of times. As for wash and style, that's up to personal preference; however, a casual pair of jeans should be versatile enough to match nearly all of your tops, from turtlenecks to t-shirts and sweaters.

Depending on your budget and style preference, some good brands to consider are Levi's, Madewell (women's and men's), Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister.

Boots If nothing else, a pair of boots is essential.

Whether you're interested in a pair of fleecelined boots to keep warm or heavy-duty combat boots to add an edge to your outfits, a pair of boots to throw on as everyday shoes are perfect for autumn and winter.

Many opt to wear comfortable, fur-lined boots with sweatpants, leggings or jeans instead of a simple pair of sneakers to make the outfit more seasonal.

By far, the most popular brand for this style is UGG, with a range of lengths and colors starting at $140. If this is out of your budget, don't panic. Many other stores sell similar styles for much cheaper. Check out the SO Lupita Women's Cozy Mini Boots, which are on sale for $27.99, or Bearpaw boots, starting at $89.99 for men and on sale for $63.99 for women.

Another style of boot to consider is combat boots. These pair perfectly with jeans, cargo pants, leggings, skirts and dresses.

With plenty of different options in style and platform, these boots can also be worn yearround.

A popular brand of choice for combat boots is Dr. Martens, with the most popular style, the 1460 Smooth Leather Lace Up Boots, priced at $170.

Cheaper alternatives to Dr. Martens are available in men's for just $39.99 by Sonoma Goods For Life and in women's for $35.99 by Arizona.

If neither of these styles fits into your wardrobe, Chelsea boots are another great option for fall footwear. These sleek boots look great with jeans and leggings for casual outfits or skirts to dress them up. This style

of boot is available at Dr. Martens, starting at $102, at Target for just $31.99 in women's and at JCPenney in men's for $44.99.

Other wardrobe must-haves Other items that may be useful are fleece-lined tights, priced at $34, to keep you warm when wearing skirts or dresses. A belt, priced at $26, to accessorize your favorite pair of jeans and some slouchy socks costing $5, to accompany your boots.

Overall, your wardrobe is ultimately up to you but use these tips to experience a comfortable and stylish fall.

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Seth Glier comments on the climate crisis through music connection SOPHIA ROOKSBERRY FOR THE POST The world does not lack news about the ongoing climate crisis. News outlets and advocates are vocal about the impending threats that ignorance of the state of environmentalism will bring to fruition. What the world does lack is examples of creative means by which to express these fears, and Seth Glier is here to fill that void.

Glier has taken his gifts as a Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and explored the many aspects of what that career path has to offer. He worked as a cultural diplomat for the U.S. Department of State

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and collaborated with musicians in Ukraine, Mongolia, China and Mexico. He has written with the students in Parkland, Florida, for the “Parkland Project,” co-written with soldiers at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and is an advocate for autism awareness. Glier has shared the concert bill with Ronnie Spector, James Taylor, Ani DiFranco, Glen Campbell and more. In his capacity as a producer, music director and studio musician, he has collaborated with Sophie B. Hawkins, Dar Williams, Cyndi Lauper and many others.

In addition to this list of accomplishments, Glier is an avid mushroom forager.

His experiences with that pastime are what

inspired his new full-length studio album to be released Jan. 26, titled “EVERYTHING.” On the inception of the album’s title, Glier said in a press release, “When I picked up the chanterelle mushroom and brought it towards my nose, I first smelled sweet apricot and then my spine straightened suddenly. The feeling was like déjà vu. It was a first time, yet somewhere inside of me I had done this once before. I was reconnecting to a knowledge I had already known.”

The mission of the album is to encourage the mutual restoration between humanity and the planet it resides on, and Glier utilizes no subtlety in achieving that purpose.

There’s no mistaking Glier’s intentions with his songs, as he lays everything out obviously and bluntly. Each song on the album provides a practical solution to the climate crisis, supported by unrelenting optimism.

Glier’s new EP, titled “Mammoth,” precedes the upcoming album with great promise. Two of the songs, “Rise” and “Finally Home,” were released earlier this fall, and complement the other two tracks nicely. “Rise” demonstrates Glier’s unbeatable musical imagery, as well as his sense of hope and energy.

“Finally Home,” featuring Crys Matthews, introduces an entirely new style to the collection of songs. It’s a jazz number, replete with a swinging bass line and dissonant vocals that align with the genre. The song is both a demonstration of his ability to produce complex rhyming and lyrical verses, as well as a commentary on regenerative farming.

“Witches of the Wind” is a newly released track, and it drives home Glier’s penchant for folk mu-

sic. The use of harmonies and guitars allows Glier’s understanding of music theory to shine, while not allowing the technicality to impede on the core of the song. It features an electronic edge, an affecting chorus and a chaotic culmination of voices to finish.

The lead single and title track of the EP explores the following questions: “What if you were brought back to life and found yourself in a world you could no longer recognize?” and “What if you learned the reason you were resurrected was to save humanity?” Glier sings the song from the perspective of a woolly mammoth who is brought back to life by scientists.

“Scientists Sergey Zimov and Nikita Zimov are in the process of picking through the ice and melting permafrost of northern Siberia for the perfect frozen sample of a Woolly Mammoth. Their goal is to take the DNA and bring the mammoth back to the plains it once roamed. There is some merit to this idea as a climate solution. The Permafrost is one of the largest carbon reservoirs we have. In the grazing ecosystems, mammoths trample snow while foraging during the winter. When the snow is packed beneath their significant weight, it allows deeper freezing of the permafrost and thus protects it from degradation,” Glier said.

“Mammoth” is an ambient song that includes distorted outdoor noises. The song is scientific but never strays too far from its humanity. “Took my double helix from the permafrost / I remember all the friends I’ve lost” is the perfect demonstration of that lyrical technique. The whole song sounds like a sheet of delicate ice, which is a testament to Glier’s talent for musical imagery. His voice never loses its calmness, but also drips with a quiet passion and intensity.

The song is accompanied by a slow-paced music video that immerses watchers in the icy blues of the permafrost, glinting greens of the Northern Lights and brief browns of a beast’s fur. The video allows audiences the empathy to truly experience the song from the perspective that Glier intended.

The album that the “Mammoth” EP precedes will spread hope and awareness of an important narrative. Glier encourages his listeners to expand their minds and reconnect with the sacred parts of the earth that are ingrained within everyone who inhabits it. Above all else, Glier utilizes his songwriting as a tool to create change and remind his followers that the future is open to influence.

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What to expect from Beyoncé’s upcoming concert film GRACE KOENNECKE ASSISTANT EDITOR OF THE BEAT It’s been a hot minute since Beyoncé created her last musical films, “Beyoncé: Lemonade” after her 2016 album of the same name, and 2018’s “Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé.”

However, the singer recently shocked the world with the announcement of “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.” Dropping Dec. 1 in theaters nationwide, the film is suspected to follow the singer’s recent “Renaissance World Tour,” which ended earlier this month.

With the highly secretive nature of the singer, fans are curious to see what Beyoncé will reveal in the new film. Here’s everything to expect from “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.”

Concert footage from the “Renaissance World Tour” Obviously, it’s no shocker that the singer will use this film to show fans who weren’t able to attend the “Renaissance World Tour” footage of the show. With fans noticing cameras throughout several stops on the tour throughout the summer and fall, including Houston, Beyoncé’s home city, they were quick to pick up on the idea of the singer creating a concert film. In the trailer for the film, there were clips of Beyoncé dancing alongside her background dancers and daughter Blue Ivy, as well as moments of her singing various tracks from her setlist, giving fans more confidence that this will be more about the concert experience than Beyoncé’s personal life.

The visuals we’ve all been asking for Since Beyoncé dropped “RENAISSANCE” back in 2022, fans have begged the singer to release the music videos for each of its tracks, with the singer even acknowledging the lack of visuals during her concert via her merchandise. Luckily, fans are expected to finally see videos for iconic songs like “I’M THAT GIRL” and “BREAK MY SOUL.” According to Time magazine, the singer will have “highlights from the full 2023 run of the Renaissance World Tour, the long-awaited videos shot for the visual album ‘Renaissance’…” and fans simply will lose their minds if this happens in real time, as Beyoncé is beloved for her creative vision.

Behind the scenes of the tour Unlike Taylor Swift’s recent blockbuster concert film “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” Time magazine also reported that Beyoncé will include behind-the-scenes footage of her tour, which was also seen in the trailer for the film. With scenes of the singer hugging and playing with her three children to interacting with her husband Jay-Z, as well as talking to the cameras about the tour, it seems like Beyoncé won’t get too personal. However, she will give us the life update fans all want from her, especially when it comes to her family.

There may even be moments with other stars who came to see the concert, such as Megan Thee Stallion or Kelly Rowland.

The run time The estimated runtime of “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé” is expected to be 2 hours and 30 minutes. Much longer than the 1 hour and five minutes of “Beyoncé: Lemonade,” as well as the 2 hours and 17 minutes of “Homecoming: A Film

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by Beyoncé,” critics conclude that this is because the film will show most if not all of the songs from the concert. They also predict it’s because of the extra time the singer will need to show the music videos and personal scenes previously mentioned. Reminiscent of her 2018 film, it will most likely see the show from opening to close, which honestly is just enough.

With black, silver and denim outfits symbolic of the “RENAISSANCE” era, fans will probably be decked out in their best attire, so you should follow suit. Fans will also be singing, dancing and acting along with the film, making it a joyful and heartfelt experience.

Where to watch Luckily, Beyoncé’s concert film will be easy to access if you live close to a movie theater. Playing in locations such as AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, Regal, Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas and Cineplex, the movie will be available nationwide for fans. Tickets are also already on sale for pre-sale, starting at $22. Like Swift, the film will most likely be shown at multiple times and theaters throughout the winter, so even if you can’t make it opening weekend, you’ll still be able to see the show at your leisure.

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The Beyhive Similar to Swift’s fanbase, the Beyhive will show up to a showing you attend for “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.”

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