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Private school funding, Trump targets former FBI director, former White House staffer indictment rejected IZZY MIDLAM-MOHLER FOR THE POST Monday, Oct. 26 _________ Taxpayers funding private Christian school tuition Over the summer, Texas began rolling out public funding for private education expenses. Many similar programs were approved by Republican state legislatures throughout the country within the past six years, according to the Associated Press. Due to the programs, about half of school-age children in the United States are eligible to apply for state money to attend private schools. Backed by conservative groups such as the Heritage Foundation and Turning Point Education, the Association of Classical Christian Schools launched a campaign to open or convert 5,000 classical Christian schools within the next ten years, aiming to enroll 1.5 million students. Critics are concerned the shift toward private education will drain public schools, which educate students of varying religious backgrounds and political views, according to the AP.

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Rural Health Transformation Program to benefit Southeast Ohio LIV JACOBS | REGIONAL & NATIONAL STAFF WRITER

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On Dec. 29, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Ohio will receive funding from the Rural Health Transformation Program. The program was enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and aims to strengthen and modernize healthcare in rural communities across the nation with funding of $50 billion.

Trump Administration attempts to prosecute former FBI director Comey

The program is a $50 billion initiative and carried out by awards that states must apply to individually to receive funding. Ohio received just over $200 million.

The Trump administration is trying to prosecute former FBI director James Comey over a decade-old information leak. Comey’s lawyers dismissed the error as legally invalid, as it is outside the time limit during which the Justice Department can file a criminal indictment, according to the AP. The allegations were revealed Monday, when court documents showed an unmistakable escalation of the administration’s targeting of Comey, who has faced two other charges since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term. Comey is a longtime critic of Trump. The effort to prosecute Comey is one of many investigative actions taken by the DOJ in the lead up to the midterm elections, according to the AP. Wednesday, Oct. 28 _____ Grand jury refuses to indict Cassidy Hutchinson On Tuesday, the DOJ failed to secure a grand jury indictment against former White House staffer Cassidy Hutchinson, according to the AP. Hutchinson provided testimony against Trump before a House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection. The effort marks the latest move by the DOJ to secure grand jury indictments for high-stakes political cases, which have increased ahead of the midterms. While it is unusual for grand juries to decline to return indictments, the DOJ under Trump faced repeated pushback from Washington, D.C. jurors in a number of prominent cases, according to the AP. continued pg 4

Abuse allegations could flip Ohio district blue LAYNEE ESLICH FOR THE POST

Republican incumbent Rep. Max Miller is attempting to hold onto his seat in the House of Representatives amid growing abuse allegations against him. He is being challenged by Democrat Brian Poindexter, who has a chance to flip the seat in Ohio’s historically red 7th Congressional District. The race for Miller’s seat became a toss-up after his ex-wife Emily Moreno, conservative policy advisor

and Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno’s daughter, issued abuse allegations against him. Currently, Miller is serving his second term in the House after winning reelection in 2024 with 51.1% of the vote. He represents parts of Cuyahoga, Wayne, Ashland and Medina counties. He is a Marine Corps veteran and previously worked as a senior advisor to President Donald Trump. continued pg 3

Ohio’s program specifically aims to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce, modernize facilities and technologies and expand access to care in rural communities. According to a study by the Ohio Department of Health in October 2025, Ohioans living in rural Appalachian counties of the state experience higher prevalence of most chronic diseases including hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease and more. They also experience higher mortality rates for chronic diseases. continued pg 2

OU publishes new sexual misconduct reporting website AUDREY FUSILLO FOR THE POST

Ohio University’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance launched a sexual misconduct resources and reporting website in October. The website provides a form where victims of sexual misconduct, mandated reporters or those reporting for someone else can provide details about an incident. According to Samantha Pelham, the media relations manager for University Communications and

Marketing, the university began developing the website last academic year. Pelham said the form serves as a centralized way for people to understand what resources are available to them and the next steps to take after an incident of sexual misconduct. When a report is submitted, Pelham said the OCRC makes every effort to contact the person within one business day. continued pg 3

Urban Planning Student Association board encourages education LIBBY SHOEMAKER | HUMAN INTEREST STAFF WRITER

Ohio University’s Urban Planning Student Association is dedicated to urban planning, sustainability and affordable living. The UPSA hopes to advance human living and positively contribute to the environment. Gracie Vaughn, a senior studying urban planning and sustainability, serves as president of the UPSA. Vaughn said urban planning is the process of building cities and compares it to one of her favorite video games, Animal Crossing. “My go-to whenever anybody asks what urban planning is saying that I play Animal Crossing in real life for my job,” Vaughn said. “So you’re essentially building communities, you’re working

with people in a specific region or geographic area to provide services and create new economic development or community development into an area.” Eva Miller, a senior studying environmental studies, is vice president of the association and said urban planning applies in everyday life. “(Urban planning) is any form of decision making or decision making processes that shape people’s everyday lives, and shape the way people use spaces, interact with space in their neighborhoods, in their city, in their village,” Miller said.

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A construction site on West Carpenter Street in Athens, Oct. 29, 2026. (JOHN FOUSS | PHOTO EDITOR)

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Healthcare Expansion/continued from pg 1 Bruce Vanderhoff, director of the ODH, said the program improves accessible care for rural Ohioans. “What we’re hoping we’ll be able to look back on and see (what) this program did is to demonstrably improve the ability of rural Ohioans to get the right care, at the right time, at the right place,” Vanderhoff said. Vanderhoff said the Ohio Department of Health divided the funding into 11 different award “buckets.” Five of which were announced with the other six to be announced in the near future.

the university plans to remain a lead partner in Health Workforce Ohio, a statewide healthcare development strategy, according to an OU press release. Through this collaboration, career exploration programs for students expand and increase opportunities for apprenticeships and work-

a good match between a person’s skills and interests,” Vanderhoff said. “This program is designed to take a lot of that guesswork out and to help people from starting very, very early in their education.”

As the program continues,

“It’s always important to make sure that we have the services that our patients need close to home,”

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The rest of the funds, $60.6 million, is to be split between improving maternal care and providing onetime investments to rural hospitals.

“It’s intended to be accomplished by connecting employers, schools, community organizations; to help them recruit, train and then retain healthcare professionals in rural communities,” Vanderhoff said.

“We have outstanding educational partners in our region, and that gives us an opportunity to help develop the next generation of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, clinicians and the many other professionals who make healthcare possible,” Lucas-Helber said in an email. O’Bleness also has a focus of making healthcare easier for the patients they serve.

In October, DeWine announced $92 million from the program aimed to support healthcare expansions. Of the funding, $31.4 million goes towards expanding and establishing clinically integrated networks and innovation hubs. Clinically integrated networks and innovation hubs are alliances formed among hospitals, physicians, clinics and emergency medical services.

Additionally, a $10 million grant was awarded to Ohio University to work towards strengthening the rural healthcare workforce.

talent” in the healthcare workforce, and strives to make sure the hospital is creating a pipeline for future healthcare workers.

LeeAnn Lucas-Helber, president of O’Bleness, said the hospital is likely collaborating with community partners to carry out services with the funding.

“Access is one of the biggest considerations in rural communities,” Lucas-Helber said in an email. “That’s why we’re focused on bringing care closer to home whenever we can and connecting patients with additional expertise in ways that don’t always require them to travel.” - LeeAnn Lucas-Helber, president of

O’Bleness Memorial Hospital

based learning opportunities. Vanderhoff said those initiatives help address “health proficient shortage” areas of the state, which are commonly found in Appalachian counties. “Part of the secret to keeping people in a healthcare field is making

O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens is one of the 22 rural hospitals receiving funds. Each hospital on the list is to receive just over $1.3 million in funding.

Lucas-Helber said. “Looking at how can we bring specialty care closer; whether it’s in a clinic model; whether it’s leveraging virtual technology.” Lucas-Helber said O’Bleness hopes to facilitate “top

The outside of O’Bleness Hospital in Athens, Nov. 2, 2026. (ETHAN HERX | DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY)

Organizers plan to revitalize Athens’ west side JOSELYN DUFF FOR THE POST

The Westside Community Association and Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio are partnering in an effort to revitalize Athens’ west side neighborhood while emphasizing community engagement. Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit that builds and repairs affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio is an affiliate that serves six southeast Ohio counties with the same mission. Molly Blair, the neighborhood revitalization facilitator, said Habitat chose Athens’ west side as their first effort at neighborhood revitalization in Southeast Ohio. “What we saw on the west side was a very active community already, and so that was the starting point,” Blair said. “There’s just so much opportunity there. I think there’s physical assets, of course the people, and there’s tons of opportunity there.” According to Blair, the initiative is set to take five to seven years. WCA and Habitat’s first draft of the revitalization plan will be backed by input from neighborhood residents. Blair said they are about eight months into an “exploratory” planning phase, which is estimated to take about a year. As part of that phase, organizers have hosted multiple public forums to gather feedback. “We’ve got to sit down and take a look at what we have so far and see if we’re going to extract the items to put in motion,” Blair said. Blair described their strategy as “asset-based,” meaning they will try to build

on existing good parts of the neighborhood. “We try to identify what exists in a neighborhood, what is good about the neighborhood and build on that,” Blair said. “We take cues from the community, we don’t create something that the community doesn’t necessarily want.”

The outside of 73 Central Avenue, where the West Side Community Association meets, Oct. 29, 2026 in Athens. (JOHN FOUSS | PHOTO EDITOR)

Blair said the reason previous Habitat revitalization projects were successful is because residents spoke up. “So people who live, work and play on the west side all have a voice in this, and we want to hear from homeowners, we want to hear from renters,” Blair said. Solveig Spjeldnes, an executive member of WCA and a member of the Athens Affordable Housing Commission, said lack of adequate street lighting is one of the issues residents pointed out. “There’s some places that are pretty dark, and people feel safer just walking around if it’s better lit,” Spjeldnes said. “It just makes people feel more comfortable getting out in the evening and talking to their neighbors and being friendly.” John Molinaro, a member of the initiative and a mostly retired community developer, said another issue residents are concerned about is fixing narrow and broken sidewalks. “If you’re dependent on something with wheels to get around, a wheelchair, a scooter, it can be really tough,” Molinaro said. “There are many places where people have to basically drive in the streets, and some places those streets are very narrow, so there’s really not even room for a wheelchair and a car to pass each other.” Spjeldnes said the initiative

is not just about fixing the area’s infrastructure, but also about building more unity within the neighborhood. “We’re hoping that we can build more of a bridge between the neighbors and those people who are students and living there for a year or two or three maybe, so that they can help each other out,” Spjeldnes said. Spjeldnes hopes the project will encourage service exchange that could help people with disabilities or the elderly. “For example, I’ll bake you cookies if you shovel my driveway, or I will make you a pot pie or something if you will help me with my leaves,” Spjeldnes said. “I think

there’s a lot of connections that people can make that we would like to encourage.” Molinaro said one thing the initiative needs is more volunteers. “If there’s anything we need more of, it’s more people to step up,” Molinaro said. “There are a lot of different things that people have said they would like to see happen. Unless we get more hands, we can’t tackle them all at once.”

Molinaro said. Anyone interested in getting involved can submit their ideas through a form linked on the WCA’s website and attend WCA’s monthly meetings, which are the last Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Central Avenue Church.

Molinaro said the ultimate goal of the project is to create a place “people really want to live in and can be safe living in.” “If the neighborhood is a place that people feel happy or proud to live in, then I think we’ve met our goal,”

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Max Miller/continued from pg 1 Emily Moreno and Max Miller got married in 2022 and divorced last year, the Associated Press reported. According to Emily Moreno, Miller scalded, hit and threatened her during their marriage. Emily Moreno found her and Miller’s two-year-old daughter with a broken collarbone and took her to the emergency room in February. When speaking with detectives, Miller denied involvement in the injury and suggested it could have been caused by a seat belt. However, Emily Moreno suggested Miller could have been the cause. She suggested so because of past instances where Miller allegedly held her at gunpoint, shoved her and threw hot water on her during their marriage, according to the magazine Mother Jones.

While a child protection specialist characterized the bruising near the fracture as a handprint, the Cuyahoga County’s Division of Children and Family Services concluded there was not sufficient evidence to support a finding of child abuse or neglect. It is also alleged that Miller used drugs, was misogynistic, verbally abusive and violent against multiple women. Miller continuously denies abuse allegations against him and filed defamation lawsuits against Emily Moreno and Stephanie Grisham, a onetime White House press secretary and ex-girlfriend, who accused him of physical abuse, according to the AP. On Aug. 4, the House Ethics Committee announced it opened an investigation into Miller’s alleged engagement in illegal drug use as well as

domestic abuse and violence. Bernie Moreno said Miller should not serve in the House of Representatives if there are “any basic standards of character required to hold elected office.” He also shared concern for his granddaughter’s safety when she is in Miller’s custody. Doug Deeken, chairman of the Wayne County Republican Party, said the allegations are “typical election year garbage” that have not been proven to be true. He said they have not had a large impact on voters across Wayne County. “I haven’t heard a lot of people in my county saying that this is changing their mind about Max,” Deeken said. “Mostly they think it’s sad and tragic that there’s all this public airing, but don’t really put much stock in it.”

Deeken said it is pointless for the Democrats to campaign for Poindexter to gain a majority in the House, because even if he were to win, the Republicans would take the seat back in two years during the presidential cycle. David Schwartzwalder is a retired union carpenter who previously worked with Poindexter. He now works alongside the Ashland County Democratic Party to campaign for Poindexter. “He’s just an allaround great person,” Schwartzwalder said. “He’s honest. He has integrity, if you know him well, and he’s got a wonderful work ethic.”

D.C. and more. During the primary election, Schwartzwalder reviewed Poindexter’s court records after a woman from Miller’s team began releasing false information on Poindexter. Schwartzwalder is concerned that Miller’s attack ads may resonate with voters. “She’s trying to muddy the waters, to take the eye off of him (Miller) and his record,” Schwartzwalder said. Poindexter and Miller’s campaigns did not respond for comment. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report classified the race as a “toss-up.”

Poindexter serves as a Brook Park City Councilmember and is campaigning to lower the cost of living, support unions and workers rights, end corruption in Washington,

Sexual Misconduct/continued from pg 1 “During that outreach, staff discuss immediate safety and well-being, explain available resources and supportive measures and review reporting options,” Pelham said in an email. “Individuals can receive support whether or not they choose to file a formal complaint.”

came out with this website, and not just for reporting, but for what reporting does, who they’re reporting to, different policies,” Krawiec said. “And I like how they provide grievance support on their website, so it gives people a better chance to recover.”

Lila Krawiec, a sophomore studying biological sciences pre-professional, is the president of the Women’s Health Initiative, an organization that raises awareness about health equity and access. Krawiec believes the website is the first step of many for those on campus to have an accessible way to record their experience.

Krawiec said the website is especially important in the fall because it is during the “red zone.”

“It can seem really daunting to go up to somebody inperson and like tell them what you’ve experienced,” Krawiec said. “So, I think making a website makes it super accessible for students.” Krawiec highlighted resources the website offers, including links to OU’s Student Code of Conduct, the amnesty policy, an outlined grievance process and tips on how to support someone after an incident of sexual misconduct. According to the website, the amnesty policy says individuals won’t be in trouble for violating the Student Code of Conduct when reporting an incident that involved substance use while underage. “I do appreciate that they

The “red zone” is a time acknowledged across universities to be the peak point of sexual assault and harassment reports, occurring between Welcome Week and Thanksgiving break. Maggie Giansante, a senior studying pre-law, sociology and anthropology, is the director of training for Phone a Friend, an organization at OU created to prevent sexual assault by helping individuals walk home during “red weekends,” or busy weekends associated with more sexual assault incidents. Giansante said there can never be too many resources on campus to prevent sexual assault. Apart from the reporting website, Giansante mentioned other organized resources, such as OU’s Survivor Advocacy Program and Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment, a national advocacy organization. “We want people to know the resources, and that you know the school has

WOUB is located inside the Radio and Television building at Ohio University in Athens, Oct. 30, 2026. (SOPHIA MATHIE | FOR THE POST)

resources, and that we will support you so you can continue your education if that is what you want and what you believe is best for you, and that there are places on campus you can go to feel safe and be safe, and that you know will stand by you,” Giansante said. Giansante said she is happy to see support resources are broadcast more publicly. “Usually you’ll get like, you know, an email from the dean of students, and then you know you get the health promotions,” Giansante said. “But I’m just starting to see like these resources be

included like more than just their emails, so I think that’s good.” However, the new website comes after a victim of sexual harassment at WOUB sued the university for failing to properly address her allegations, according to a previous report by The Post. The plaintiff alleges that Mark Brewer, WOUB’s former general manager, continually sexually harassed her before resigning in March 2026. Krawiec said additional resources to address sexual misconduct are necessary for women’s health,

especially mental health. “I think that any sort of awareness for anything in this realm is, of course, crucial to women’s health,” Krawiec said. “And I also think it helps us to understand what we can do to prioritize our own health when we talk about being on the defensive and knowing what to look for and how to defend ourselves against sexual assault.”

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Jefferson Cowie, Vanderbilt University Jefferson Cowie is the John L. Seigenthaler Chair in American History at Vanderbilt University. He is the author of Freedom’s Dominion: A Saga of White Resistance to Federal Power.

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Blotter: burglary, felony charges, disorderly conduct AUDREY FUSILLO FOR THE POST

County Vehicle Damaged Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Athens County Board of Developmental Disability to assess property damage to a county vehicle. The transportation director showed them the vehicle with clear, deep scratches. Deputies took photos and reported the damage. Fireworks in October? Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to fireworks being set off near Leoda Road. A resident acknowledged setting them off and deputies advised them to regard legal dates for firework celebrations in Ohio. Future events could lead to charges.

Threatening complaints Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of a threatening complaint in Mineral. Deputies spoke with both parties. The reported threats were vague, and the other party member denied making any. The dispute stemmed from previously reported stolen property, and parties were advised to avoid each other. Domestic dispute Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Ohio Avenue in The Plains regarding a domestic dispute. Deputies spoke with both parties and determined the incident was only verbal. One individual, Gage Coler, continued to be disorderly throughout the investigation, resulting in his arrest. He was transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.

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Oops, butt dial Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a 911 hangup in Trimble. Upon arrival, the homeowner said it was an accidental call. A pat on the back and good rest Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to an individual at Rosewood Lane in The Plains who might have ingested an unfamiliar substance during a Halloween celebration. EMS and the deputies arrived to determine the individual needed food and rest. Sunday, Oct. 25 _____________

Warrants of the Week The Athens County Sheriff’s Office has a warrant out for Deborah Elkins. Elkins is wanted for violating her probation with possession of drugs and a failure to appear as required by recognizance. Brandon Losey has a warrant out for his arrest for violating his probation with theft, receiving stolen property, possession of criminal tools and obstructing official business. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is to contact the Sheriff’s Office immediately. Losing their cool in Coolville Athens County Sheriff’s Office

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US Headlines/continued from pg 1 Thursday, Oct. 29 _________ Trump calls for prosecution of Democratic Alaska Senate candidate over controversy Trump called for the prosecution of Mary Peltola, the Democratic candidate running for Senate in Alaska. The announcement on Wednesday occurred after revelations that Pelota’s campaign appeared to be involved in recruiting a candidate sharing the same name as the Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan, according to the AP. The Alaskan Senate contest is one expected to determine control of the chamber. Trump previously directed the DOJ to block certification of the race if Peltola defeats incumbent Sen. Sullivan. “I think they should be prosecuted,” Trump said, in reference to Peltola and the other Sullivan, according to the AP. Dan J. Sullivan, the other Sullivan, has denied any contact with Peltola’s campaign. Friday, Oct. 30 ___________ Justice Department subpoenas California election officials The AP obtained copies of three subpoenas to employees of the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder. The subpoenas ordered the employees to appear in court the day after the midterm elections. The subpoenas are part of an ongoing conflict between

the Trump administration and California regarding voter eligibility in the predominantly Democratic state, according to the AP. A letter attached to one of the subpoenas states it was issued “in connection with an official criminal investigation being conducted by the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations.” There was no further elaboration. The department does not typically subpoena those regarded as targets of a criminal investigation to appear before a grand jury, according to the AP. Sunday, Nov. 1 ___________ Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal On Saturday, a federal judge threw out Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over a story reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles in Miami ruled the president did not prove the defamatory statements were made with actual malice. The ruling said the lawsuit attempted to “manufacture flaws in the Journal’s investigative reporting.” The case cannot be refiled again, and the dismissal is permanent, according to the AP.

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deputies responded to a business in Coolville after a caller advised of a male instigating verbal disputes. Deputies made contact with the male and advised him not to return to the property. Patrol resumed. Tuesday, Oct. 27 _____________ William McCallister indicted for murder Sheriff Rodney Smith released a report on Facebook seeking public assistance for information on William McCallister. McCallister was indicted by an Athens County Grand Jury on multiple felony charges, including murder in connection with a Nelsonville infanticide. Anyone with details on his whereabouts is to contact the Sheriff’s Department immediately. Tyler Roback arrested Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit went to Tomoko Trailer Court in The Plains. They made contact with Tyler Roback, a male subject who had a Felony/No Bond warrant for felonious assault and child endangerment. Roback was taken to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail. Burglary Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies dispatched to Ladd Ridge Road after a report of active burglary. Dispatch advised deputies the individual left the area and gave a description of the individual. After failing to locate the individual, deputies made contact with the caller and gathered more information. At the time of the media release, the case was under investigation.

Wednesday, Oct. 28 __________ Justin Dye and Hannah Edinger arrested Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were given the whereabouts of Justin Dye and Hannah Edinger in Chauncey. Contact was made and they were both placed under arrest for a Felony/No Bond warrant for endangering children. They were taken to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail. Outstanding warrants Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were notified of a female, Anitia Rutter, at a business in Chauncey. She had a misdemeanor warrant for her arrest as well as warrants from other agencies. After arriving on scene, deputies took Rutter into custody. Thursday, Oct. 29 _____________ Not-so angry racoon Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Mine Street in Glouster for an aggressive raccoon. Deputies did not observe aggressive behavior. Active warrants Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies dispatched to The Plains regarding Abigail Patterson, who had active warrants for her arrest in Delaware County. She was arrested and transported to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.

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Sugar Creek Community Forest project in the works KAITLIN HOGG CAMPUS & LOCAL STAFF WRITER Rising Appalachia, a group dedicated to wildlife and farm preservation, has recently been working on their newest project: the Sugar Creek Community Forest. According to their website, Rising Appalachia plans to transform the former Sugar Creek Mining Company land into a sustainable forest for hunting, foraging and hiking. The land is an 845-acre property that would stretch from Mill Creek Road in Dover Township to Keirns Road and State Route 550. The Sugar Creek Community Forest would feature a commercial kitchen, retail space, a community center for educational purposes and fruit and nut processing equipment. Lombard said people would be able to bring harvested or farm-grown nuts and fruits to the facility to run them through machinery and create “shelf-stable, value-added products.” Weston Lombard, executive director and co-founder of Rising Appalachia, said the forest would connect Baileys Trail System with Strouds Run State Park. Lombard said Rising Appalachia is excited to work with Strouds and Baileys and has had conversations with representatives from both organizations who have expressed support for the project. Lombard also said the project has been in the works for about two years, but there is still more work to be done for the project to become a reality. “We’ve got several grants so far, totaling about $800,000,” Lombard said. “In the next nine months, we need to raise an additional $1.5 million to close on the first phase of the land acquisition.” In August, the U.S. Forest Service announced federal funding of $600,000 to Rising Appalachia for the community forest Lombard went on to say the Rising Appalachia team is “working on developing a governance model” focused on managing the community forest once it is operational.

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Lombard said the project is important now because of the area’s deep connection to the land. “These were lands that were sort of historically used as a commons by people in the region for hunting and foraging and just recreating, they were then sort of enclosed to lease them to outof-state hunters, and I think a lot of people are losing access to rural ways of life,” Lombard said. Molly Jo Stanley is the co-founder of Rising Appalachia and the southeast Ohio director for the Ohio Environmental Council. Stanley said Ohio is 44th in the nation when it comes to public land per capita, so her team is dedicated to “creating a healthy Ohio where democracy empowers communities to thrive in relationship with healthy lands, waters and air.” Stanley also said she wants the Sugar Creek Community Forest to be a “replicable model” to show how to tend land for ecological health, and how that, in turn, results in livelihoods and abundance for humans. “The Sugar Creek Community Forest will be unique in that it will be community governed and tended,” Stanley said. “So we’re really excited about creating a governance model that shows a really participatory publiccitizen-led management and governance model for public lands.” Stanley said the project will allow for public access to 76,000 acres of connected

land. “If we can imagine linking existing public lands by acquiring these privately owned parcels, then we can create a network of publicly accessible but also biologically accessible, so migration corridors, corridors that keep intact forests, where old growth and really healthy forests are most resilient and most able to thrive when they’re connected to others,” Stanley said. Stanley said anyone in the community is welcome to contribute to the project. She said the team is learning more as the project goes on, and community input and experience are welcome. “We’re really grateful to be surrounded by a lot of enthusiastic neighbors and community members that have experiences, insights, desires,” Stanley said. “So if folks are interested, please reach out to Weston or myself to learn more about the partnership and how to lift your voice, how to come to public meetings and let us know what you want to see in a community forest and how to get involved.” Lombard said the project is still in the silent fundraising phase, during which meetings are held with individuals who are interested in supporting the community forest financially. Lombard encouraged people to visit Rising Appalachia’s website, risingappalachia. org, to learn more about the community forest and Rising Appalachia’s other projects and offerings. KH303123@OHIO.EDU

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PHOTOS BY ANDY MCLEAN | FOR THE POST Top Left: Attendees at the President Donald J. Trump rally at Shoemaker Center in Chillicothe, Ohio, Oct. 28, 2026. Top Right: Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks at the President Donald J. Trump rally before the midterm elections at Shoemaker Center in Chillicothe, Ohio, Oct. 28, 2026. Middle Left: President Donald J. Trump throws “Make America Great Again” hats before speaking at a rally at Shoemaker Center in Chillicothe, Ohio, Oct. 28, 2026. Middle Right: An attendee at the President Donald J. Trump rally at Shoemaker Center in Chillicothe, Ohio, Oct. 28, 2026. Bottom Left: A protester at the President Donald J. Trump rally gets escorted out at Shoemaker Center in Chillicothe, Ohio, Oct. 28, 2026. Bottom Right: Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks at the President Donald J. Trump rally before the midterm elections at Shoemaker Center in Chillicothe, Ohio, Oct. 28, 2026.

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Editorial | Tallies will not tick until Election Day candidates’ behavior, polling mathematizes our elections. We see the success of candidates as numbers on a screen instead of people with political motivations, beliefs and solutions.

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We see the headlines everywhere we look; in our text messages and in our inboxes. Poll numbers up, and poll numbers down. Yet, political polling transforms our elections into horse races, twisting our sense of public opinion and diminishing our ability to question political platforms. There are two ways to think about public opinion. The first is an opinion that undergoes public discussion, debate and societal tests to emerge as a collective idea or thought. Thus, ideas tested by a larger society in public forums become public opinion. The other way to think about opinion is to view the aggregate, or combination, of people’s thoughts as a representative sample of the public’s opinion. This is the school of thought that gave rise to issue-based polling and election polling, similar to what we see today. This type of view presents a worrying problem. Instead of debating policy issues or assessing

Think about polling in Southeast Ohio. After new congressional maps were passed by the Ohio Redistricting Commission on Oct. 31, 2025, Athens County is now represented by Rep. David Taylor in Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. Political polling platforms predict an overwhelmingly favorable outcome for Taylor, with one site claiming Taylor is “all but certain” to win this year’s election. This type of language is quite discouraging because it focuses on mathematical election models to predict an outcome we have no way of knowing about until results are counted on Election Day. This discouragement reimagines voting, and it morphs our understanding of what representation is. If you are a voter in Athens County and see that there is no chance of your opposition candidate winning, then this could make you reconsider voting at all. In a functioning democracy, voters must cast ballots to support candidates whose political beliefs and interests align with their own. Instead, polling measures take a small sample of the electorate and sell that sample’s combined voting behavior as predictive of what will actually happen on Election Day.

For example, The New York Times and Siena College’s final polls for the 2024 election had former Vice President Kamala Harris leading Trump by two or three points in states like North Carolina, Nevada and Wisconsin. On Election Day, Harris lost all of those states. By using language such as “battleground,” “tilt,” “lean” or “tossup,” political polling subverts our responsibility to vote because it either assures us that our vote will not matter or we should stay home because our selected candidate will win anyway. This level of certainty is the problem. By making an all-or-nothing statement about how results will look on Election Day, there is no incentive to evaluate how political candidates want to solve issues. Instead, voters are encouraged to attach numbers to strictly partisan identities, forming political meanings that are not rooted in solutions but in favoring candidates’ ability to win.

strictly reporting on opinion polling, election models or prediction markets, we lose sight of the real voices behind them. It is important to consider, for you as the reader and for this editorial board that represents The Post, the serious risks we run when we assign relatively small groups of people to represent a much larger nation. We simply cannot know what we all are thinking until the tally starts ticking on Election Day. At best, political polls act as one additional tool to evaluate how people are feeling at a specific moment in time. It is a snapshot caught in a specific frame of time, not a crystal ball. By avoiding a mindset rooted in guarantees and certainties, we all can better respect how policy proposals will shape our lives. These policies are the ones that will change the course of this country for the next couple of years, not the numbers.

Our polling makes a football arena of our politics: Get the vote and score the winning goal. As journalists, we report on this information. This editorial is a reflection on our own industry too, our impulses as journalists to cover the news and what we deem as worthy of doing so. Our goal is to cover all available sides of a story, to legitimize others’ voices and contribute to a healthy, representative democracy. Yet, by

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Adam’s Anecdote | Little Minaj and Big Donald

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In 1975, filmmakers Albert and David Maysles, Ellen Hovde and Muffie Meyer premiered the documentary “Grey Gardens.” The film explores the intricate relationship between Big and Little Edie, a mother and daughter living in a run-down mansion in East Hampton, New York. Little Edie often focuses on her appearance, constantly reapplying

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makeup and changing into different eccentric outfits. On the other hand, Big Edie is almost entirely confined to her bed, making brief comedic appearances throughout the documentary. Unfortunately, similar behavior is being exhibited at various midterm campaign rallies. At an Oct. 25 rally in Port Huron, Michigan, President Donald Trump brought out rapper Nicki Minaj. Minaj, with her artificially blue contacts, delivered a message of fear about the future of children in the United States. “We don’t want our children to be bombarded with sex changes,” Minaj said. “We don’t want that for our children.” Minaj maintains nearly 46 million monthly listeners on Spotify, but continues to receive backlash online for her undying support of the president. On Oct. 28, Minaj criticized New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on X, writing, “Kathy Hochul is an evil woman.” Minaj went on to explain that the Democratic Party should drop Hochul because “she will be a great consequence to them,” not detailing what those consequences would be. Minaj cryptically ended the post with, “She will not escape God’s wrath. She did not denounce evil when she had the chance.” Gov. Hochul appeared to be taken aback when reporters shared Minaj’s comments. Hochul said, “she oughta get outside,” and “stop going to Trump rallies, it’s kinda poisoning your mind.” Interestingly, Minaj endorsed Hochul in 2018 and urged voters to support her alongside other Democratic candidates in New York’s primary. Much like Little Edie, Minaj has modified her public persona in an effort to achieve validation from the men involved with the Republican Party, a shift echoed by her recent support of Trump.

tiara. “You know I owned the Miss Universe contest long ago, I decided I had to sell it when I became a politician,” Trump said. Trump then explained his exit from the stage. He said, “sometimes I’ll have a little fun and say ‘alright I’m leaving,’ cause honestly what am I gonna say beyond that, everything is the best it’s ever been.” However, that simply is not the case. Trump’s war with Iran continues to raise gas prices across the United States. According to Brown University the average household has paid an excess of $625.16 on gasoline and diesel since the war started, totaling about $82 billion for all Americans. Furthermore, at a rally in Lubbock, Texas, Trump announced plans to roll back methane emissions regulations created under the Biden administration. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, these regulations were estimated to prevent 58 million tons of methane emissions until 2038. Weakening these regulations could accelerate climate change and global warming significantly. As indicated by a study published in Environmental Research Letters, “Historical methane emissions contribute to around 0.5 degrees Celsius of present-day global mean warming above preindustrial levels,” and account for approximately 25% of the total number of pollutants that contribute to heating of the planet. By allowing the president to remain ignorant on factors that affect everyday Americans, we allow for this type of behavior to continue and emanate through other politicians. Much like Big and Little Edie, Trump and Minaj have made their beds but refuse to lie in them rather than take accountability for the consequences of unnecessary wars and the spread of misinformation.

Trump also expressed admiration for his Republican allies, appearing to be impressed by Republican candidate Jon Husted’s physique during an Oct. 12 rally in Youngstown, Ohio. Trump also compared Husted to Superman during an Oct. 28 rally at Ohio University’s Chillicothe campus. In true Big Edie fashion, Trump abruptly “ended his speech” while discussing lower poverty levels and higher exports. He subsequently returned and made unrelated remarks to an individual’s

Adam Gerber is a sophomore studying journalism at Ohio University. Please note the opinions expressed in this column do not represent those of The Post. Want to talk to Adam about their column? Email them at ag967424@ohio.edu

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Abby’s Angle Regretting Trump does not mean rejecting Republicans something rural Americans identify with, as 60% of rural Americans are Republicans. ABBY SHRIVER FOR THE POST

Last week at a rally in Georgia, President Donald Trump said, while gas prices are high in the United States, the American gas and oil industry are making trillions of dollars. In Trump’s own words, “I don’t give a damn. I’m gonna say it: We’re making a freaking fortune.” “We” means Trump’s buddies in the gas and oil industry, and even though some claim Trump has lost money since becoming president in 2024, doing a thankless job, he is actually almost $3 billion richer since then. I find myself wondering what it will take for Trump’s unwavering fanbase and Republicans in general to fall apart and discard their loyalty, especially in rural, working-class America. There is a cognitive dissonance that is easy to sniff out in many Republicans. Cognitive dissonance means the internal conflict that arises when your actions and beliefs contradict, creating feelings of guilt and shame. In fact, reports say one in five 2024 Trump voters regret their vote, and 95% of Republicans voted for Trump in 2024. But the key thing people are missing is that rural, working-class Republicans may rather not vote at all than vote Democrat. Trump dominated in rural areas in 2024, winning 64% of the vote. Now, Republicans advocate for data centers in their backyards and implement tariffs that make farms go bankrupt. The Trump administration continues to advocate for funding cuts that harm rural communities in areas like education, food benefits and health care. Republican party loyalty is no longer about performance satisfaction and economic policies. Instead, the cultural identity of the Republican party keeps voters there, even if other policies conflict with their interests. That cultural identity is made of traditional values, patriotism, gun rights and self-reliance,

The Republican Party used to be defined by tax cuts, socially conservative policies, antigovernment regulation and states’ rights. Now, it is a war on “wokeness” that is more sociocultural than anything else. Woke, in the conservative sense, is an umbrella term used by Republicans that means, “identity-based social justice issues that some Democrats and progressives push for.” It encompasses a wide range of issues and has become a key political talking point. Florida is a great example. Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged to end “wokeness” in education, restricting race-related content and diversity, equity and inclusion programs in colleges. Republicans have shifted their focus and energy to sociocultural issues, representing patriotism, traditional values and strength to combat wokeness, and Democrats have not caught up. According to a study from Politico conducted after Democrats struggled nationwide in the 2024 election, America’s working class does not view “Democrats as strong or patriotic, while Republicans represent safety and strength for them.” The Democrat brand is weak, and Politico found it does not represent what most of America is looking for, which is focusing on economic stress and affordability. While the Trump administration has not exactly delivered on affordability or economic concerns, Republican messaging appeals to what rural and working class voters want. This is where cognitive dissonance comes into play. When somebody’s political identity is closely tied to a party, acknowledging that the party’s policies may be hurting them can create an uncomfortable contradiction. Instead of flipping to Democrats, some may prioritize other issues or blame the opposing party. It is easier to accept the contradictions than to abandon a political identity that has become part of how they see

themselves and their community. Even if voters are dissatisfied with the leadership of the Trump administration, people still flock towards the Republican party because it represents the cultural values rural, working class America accepts. For many, voting Republican is not simply an endorsement of a candidate’s performance but an expression of the values and community they feel the party represents. In this election cycle, there is a focus on transgender people and an insistence every Democrat politician is going to give your child a sex change. Ohioans recognize that rhetoric from the popular antiSherrod Brown commercial that alleges he forces sex changes on minors. These strategies rely on the fear of losing traditional values, and have quickly become a huge campaigning point for the Republican party. A few years ago it was abortion, but this year, America’s transgender population is the focus of Republicans everywhere. For these reasons, regretful Republicans will not find themselves voting blue. Democrats are far more enthusiastic about voting than Republicans are as they reflect on Trump’s America, but this might not translate to Democrat support or affiliation. That is the power of cognitive dissonance in politics. The identity runs deepest, and recognizing a contradiction is not enough to change someone’s vote.

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Audrey’s Dirty Laundry | Think before you speak in the digital age discussion about personal stories.

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In 2024, the American Psychological Association determined teenagers spend 4.8 hours a day on social media. As users consume algorithmpromoted content, they are pushed deeper into a filter bubble of information aligned with their interests. While it is almost impossible to predict what goes viral, most trending creators on social media are either funny, relatable or “aesthetic” in the way they document life. By promoting shock-worthy, sensational content, social media has blurred the line between what discussions are “internet appropriate” versus publicly appropriate. The aspect of relatability is more attractive than ever, considering it is attainable to any individual. An article by the Public Relations and Communications Association asserts this phenomenon is called “influencer fatigue.” Viewing relatable content can be a refreshing escape, as it is a promise that social media can deliver something more than a surface-level connection. Social media is no longer dominated by influencers who are out of touch with the average person, but by people who work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This level of self-disclosure can help foster community, encouraging

An example of an influencer who is viewed as relatable is Brittany Tomlinson, better known as Brittany Broski. According to an article written for Today, Tomlinson first went viral for a kombucha tasting video. She has amassed millions of followers on her podcast, “The Broski Report,” for being deeply involved with fan culture. Tomlinson combines her opinions, personal experiences and research to present content that is refreshingly genuine and passionate. While Tomlinson is one of many influencers whose brand is based on selfdisclosure, it is important for those watching to realize that influencers have a previously established platform. By clicking on those videos rather than stumbling upon them, interested viewers are consenting to hearing personal details about someone else’s life. In a social scenario that occurs face-to-face, “trauma dumping” or discussing details of one’s private life is not as socially acceptable as the internet makes it seem. Healing Springs Wellness Center wrote an article about trauma dumping, defining that healthy sharing occurs in an appropriate location with boundaries. According to Healing Springs, “Trauma dumping refers to the act of sharing personal trauma, emotional distress, or overwhelming experiences with someone without their consent or consideration for their emotional capacity.” When social media delivers curated

content that might discuss sensitive information, it can be easy for users to assume it has been normalized. In reality, it is only familiar to their feed. This could be the discussion of violence, gore, mental illness, types of hatred, sexual content or intense profanity. While some may call being uncomfortable with such things “soft,” the implications of lacking empathy for one’s peers, even if one is desensitized to the discussion, are perverse. Rather than immediately discussing and sharing what they have watched or furthering a discussion on a related topic, individuals should take a moment to simply consider their surroundings and ask if it is something to be talked about. Deeper discussions are crucial for helping to understand loved ones and ourselves, but it is important to consider boundaries when talking with a surface-level acquaintance. Social media adds an aspect of anonymity for creators sharing sensitive content, creating a layer of protection through a screen so backlash and reactions are in a controlled environment that can be opened or ignored. When considering the implications of deeper discussions, there is always a time and a place. Though users might see a content creator discussing mental health struggles, it does not mean that a person in public could do that to a stranger instead of a consenting friend. While that might seem like the same scenario, consider that the user and content creator are likely strangers.

Internet etiquette is vastly different from social etiquette. According to Congress’ website, Section 230 of the Communications Act establishes that social media websites cannot be held accountable for content created by users. While there are community guidelines specifying what can be posted and what will be taken down, users are held accountable. In real life, there is not the glorious protection of being behind a screen when saying or writing something potentially sensitive. Rather, individuals are reliant solely on their own ability to filter their words, to understand time and place and to think about the consequences of what comes out of their mouth. When consuming feed from an algorithm delivering content in shock-worthy forms, it is important to remember one has control over what they let others know. Above all else, remember the golden rule: Think before you speak.

Audrey Fusillo is a freshman studying journalism at Ohio University. Please note the opinions expressed in this column do not represent those of The Post. Want to talk to Audrey about their column? Email them at af587125@ohio.edu or reach them at audrey4evermore.

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PHOTOS BY ETHAN HERX | DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Top Left: Participants walk in the Passion Works “Honey for the Heart” parade on Court Street in Athens, Oct. 31, 2026. Top Right: Participants walk in the Passion Works “Honey for the Heart” parade on Court Street in Athens, Oct. 31, 2026. Middle Left: People bow to a person in a Jesus costume at the Halloween Block Party along Court Street in Athens, Oct. 31, 2026. Middle Centert: Airbag performs at the Halloween Block Party along Court Street in Athens, Oct. 31, 2026. MIddle Right: Rylee Bapst performs at the Halloween Block Party along Court Street in Athens, Oct. 31, 2026. Bottom Left: Partygoers watch over the Halloween Block Party from a house on Court Street in Athens, Oct. 31, 2026.

Letters to the Editor Just to let your readers know that America is going to be OK; that good people still abound to keep it that way. While at Gigi’s County Kitchen, a very fine place, I, along with 17 other vets from Ornery Vets Collective, witnessed an example of the “good people.” The kind, the generous, the helpful and the loving ones. Following our lunch and business meeting at Gigi’s, our leader asked the waitress for the bill. With a big smile, she said,

“Already paid for by the couple who were at the table next to yours.” We vets were appalled. We had not even met the couple, and now they had left. Anyway, they represent the good people that keep America going, despite the miserable people who are attempting to pull our beautiful nation apart. Thank you, good people. Luman Slade for the Ornery Vets Collective, The Plains.

The Ten Commandments of Republican politicians 1. You should worship no other God Except, they knew billionaire President Donald Trump revered money before he was elected in 2016.

Except, they condoned 3 million child malnutrition deaths per year. Except, they opposed stronger gun control laws. Except, month after month, they condoned Trump’s mismanagement of the coronavirus. 7. You shall not commit adultery

Except, they know he repeatedly used the presidency to increase his wealth.

Except, they know Trump was a womanizer his entire adult life.

Except, they know many in his cabinet were accused of financial misconduct.

Except, they know he gave $130,000 to a porn actress shortly before the 2016 election.

2. You should not make yourselves any idols

Except, they know over 15 women have accused Trump of sexual misconduct.

Except, with invulnerable nuclear submarines, they know Trump increased U.S. military funding. Except, with 50% of global aircraft carriers, they know he increased military funding. Except, with 38% of global military spending, they know he increased military funding. 3. You shall not use the name of the Lord your God in vain Except, they know Trump used profanity throughout his adult life. Except, they know he slandered entire nations. Except, they know he rebuked the spirit of Jesus Christ almost daily. 4. Remember to observe the Sabbath Except, they know Trump seldom went to church as an adult.

8. You shall not steal Except, they condoned voter suppression. Except, they want the 99% to pay more taxes. Except, they approved of reducing corporate taxes from 35% to 21%. 9. You shall not lie Except, they know Trump promised to release his taxes before becoming president. Except, they believe global warming is not linked to weather disasters. Except, they know Trump has told over 10,000 lies or false statements as president. 10. You should not covet your neighbor’s possessions Except, they know Trump’s 2017 tax

Except, they know he visited his golf clubs over 250 times as president.

law took from the middle class and gave to the very wealthy.

Except, they know he did not practice faith, hope and charity.

Except, they know his other policies have reduced the possessions of the non-wealthy.

5. Honor your father and your mother Except, they know he repeatedly tried to reduce health care coverage for fathers and mothers. Except, they know he was a lazy and mediocre student. Except, they know he lived off the name of his father. 6. You shall not kill

Except, they know Trump teaches apathy, not love, of four billion poor neighbors. Sandy McKay Las Vegas, Nevada.

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VS Ohio notches two-straight wins with crucial victory over Western Michigan JACK MULDOWNEY FOR THE POST

conference standings, as both are just a half-game ahead with 6-5 MAC records.

Ohio (13-10 overall, 6-6 MidAmerican Conference) picked up a second straight win in The Convo with Friday’s 3-2 win over Western Michigan University (14-8 overall, 6-5 MAC). This was a crucial win for the Bobcats that could go a long way come season’s end, and extended their win streak to two.

The most important storyline for Ohio that began in Tuesday’s win over Kent State and continued in this one is that its six-game losing streak is officially a thing of the past. Now that the Bobcats have made it two in a row, it is safe to say they’ve officially dug themselves out of that dreadful hole.

The Bobcats’ momentum from Tuesday’s win carried over into Friday as they took the court in The Convo yet again, and quickly took a commanding 2-0 lead. Ohio won both of the first two sets, 25-16 and 25-22. WMU would not go down that easily, as it punched back hard in sets three and four and took both, 25-21 and 26-24, to even the match at 2-2.

“One game at a time. If I look forward and say ‘this is exactly what we have to do,’ we’ll lose,” head coach Kenzie Brinkman said when asked about how she and her team are looking at the final four games of the season with a postseason push in play.

Ohio’s adjustments ahead of the all-important fifth set must have been exactly what it needed, as set five was all Bobcats. The 15-6 win in that set sealed the Bobcats’ victory, and made it a perfect 2-0 week at home. With this win, the Bobcats held on to their sixth place spot in the conference, a very important place to stay, as the only six teams that get bids to the MAC tournament are the top six in the final conference standings. This win also inched Ohio closer to passing both WMU and Ball State in the

Two of Ohio’s seniors also deserve recognition for how they performed in this match. Outside hitter Gentry Brown and middle blocker/opposite hitter Olivia Gardner both showed out in this match. Brown recorded a doubledouble for the second straight game, as she tallied 12 kills and 15 digs. Gardner added a strong 12 kills with just one attack error.

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Earlier this season, Ohio dropped two straight matches to Ball State, putting the Bobcats on a four-game losing streak that would eventually extend to six straight losses, Brinkman challenged her seniors after falling into that hole. “I’m leaving that up to my seniors, I need at least one of them to step up,” she said when asked how to find a way past that skid.

Rowan Kelly, freshman setter, kept up her consistently superb play yet again to contribute to the win over WMU. She has been a driving force for Ohio all season long with her strong playmaking skills, and those were on full display Friday.

Since then, Brown and Gardner have both stepped up in big-time ways. Their efforts led the way in last Tuesday’s win over Kent State that snapped Ohio’s six-game losing streak, and they were also major contributors in this win over WMU.

She tallied 52 assists in this match, which translated to four Bobcats finishing with double digit kills. Kelly’s ability to constantly put the ball right where her hitters need it to be also contributed to Ohio winning the kills battle in this one, 65-55.

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Ohio secures its first five-set win of the season against WMU Top and Bottom: Ohio University Bobcats Volleyball players celebrate a point at The Convo in Athens, Sept. 18 2026. (BROOKE STROHM | FOR THE POST)

BRANDON GROSS FOR THE POST Ohio (13-10, 6-6 MidAmerican Conference) obtained its first five set win this season against Western Michigan (14-8, 6-5 MAC). This was the second time the Bobcats have made it to five sets in a game this season,

with the other game being against fellow MAC opponent Bowling Green. That game was a loss for Ohio, but it was able to redeem itself and go the distance against Western Michigan to continue to power through the slump it hit during MAC play. “Any time you get a win it feels so good,” Ohio head coach Kenzie Brinkman said. “Now we’re .500 in the conference too, I think just seeing that boosts confidence.” There were many contributing factors to Ohio being able to stay in control during the match, but one of the biggest was freshman setter Rowan Kelly. Kelly had a career high in assists,

contributing 52 total across all five sets. With all those assists, she was able to help numerous teammates score and spread the offense around, making Ohio a very lethal threat. “I just felt all the confidence in my hitters,” Kelly said. “Honestly, I have such great connections.” Kelly has been a vital part in helping the Bobcats become a team to beat in the MAC this year, being the main setter in Brinkman’s system. Brinkman has also seen the growth that Kelly has displayed since stepping into The Convo for the first time. “Both her and Rose, I think at the beginning of the season, they’re just kind of finding their way, like a faster play of volleyball. They lost their way a little bit and were thinking too much about how they can be better and all of these things instead of just going out there and playing volleyball. They’ve done a nice job of calming themselves down and working on the next point,” Brinkman said. Ohio sophomore opposite hitter Bailey Blair also stepped up in this game. In her words, after being in a slump, she bounced back hard with 15 kills for the Bobcats and consistent aggressive play at the net that helped secure the win. “I have been in a slump to be honest and I’ve been just trying to figure it out, putting so much pressure on myself,” Blair said. “I know Rowans got me and I know my other hitters are going to make the opportunities I have better because they’re hitting efficiently.” Despite winning the first two sets, Ohio struggled to get any motion going during the third and fourth sets, with Western Michigan taking both. Some of this struggle could

be attributed to the 16 service errors that Ohio recorded, doubling Western Michigan’s count. “Specifically in that third set, I was like, ‘oh, that kind of killed us a little bit,’ but for the most part, we got them out of system a ton,” Brinkman said. “So in one aspect, I want to be like yes, missed serves stink and you can’t win games on missed serves. But there’s been multiple teams that have beaten us having more missed serves than us and we’ve also won the past two games having more missed serves than our opponents.” The shining star of the game for Ohio was the fifth set, where the Bobcats took complete control while being on the brink of defeat. Having been in this situation earlier in the season against Bowling Green, Ohio knew it could not get into a hole early and everyone on the team delivered with a unique mentality being the key to success.

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“I think this game was kind of a good feeling because we’ve been talking about mini games the whole game,” Blair said. “We win the first five, then we win 10, then we win 15. So when we’re going into an entire set that is essentially a huge mini game, we’re all like oh we’ve been doing this the entire game. We’re just ready to go.” - Bailey Blair, Ohio sophomore opposite hitter

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Niagara stuns Ohio with weekend sweep ANNABELLE GRACE SPORTS STAFF WRITER The Niagara University Purple Eagles (8-3-1) swept Ohio (9-3) with a 3-0 shutout and 4-3 win. These were Ohio’s second and third losses of the season The upset was especially shocking because Niagara lost to unranked Syracuse University (6-5-1) the previous weekend. Ohio shut out Syracuse 9-0 and 6-0 in their first games of the season. With these two losses, Ohio will likely be overtaken by the undefeated University of Nevada-Las Vegas (10-0) for the No. 1 spot in the ACHA rankings. Friday The Purple Eagles shocked the Bobcats with a shut out. Both teams defended well. The Bobcats had at least 29 shots on goal in every game this season, but the Purple Eagles held them to 23. The Bobcats only allowed 24 shots. The game also was clean, with only two penalties. Ohio played graduate student goalie Garrett Alderman Friday only while Niagara played senior Jacob Dubinsky both nights. Neither team controlled the puck in the first period. The slow start was marked by no penalties and a single goal. After 14 minutes, freshman forward Carson Durnin scored for Niagara. Senior forward Jakob Kalin earned his eleventh assist of the season, and senior forward Adam Sojka earned his fifth. In the second period, Niagara found its stride. A penalty on Ohio’s junior defender Gavin Keller prompted a Niagara power play. Senior forward Peter Spameni scored with assists from Durnin and freshman forward Justice Loewen.

The Purple Eagles made it 3-0 when Sojka found the back of the net. Jakob Kalin and Durnin had the assists.

Forward Lance Mengel (18) during the Bobcats game against Stoney Brook Oct. 16, 2026. The Bobcats beat Stoney Brook 11-1 in Bird Arena in Athens. (JOHN FOUSS | FOR THE POST)

Ohio did not make a comeback in the third. There was little action aside from a penalty on Ohio. It was a quiet end to a disappointing night. Saturday The second game was more competitive with a final score of 4-3. The teams also racked up significantly more penalties. Senior Scott Bird started in the net for Ohio. Niagara took an early lead in the first period. Senior defender Alex Little scored with assists from freshman forwards Owen Branson and Stefan Jacobs. Less than a minute later, freshman defender Owen Witt scored for the Purple Eagles. Sojka and Durnin combined for the assist. Halfway through the first, senior forward Luc Reeve finally scored the Bobcats’ first goal of the weekend. Senior forward Laker Aldridge assisted Reeve. Niagara reclaimed a two goal lead when Little struck again. Sophomore forwards Cayden Glover and Jacob Cossette assisted.

Abraham assisted. Crucially, Ohio received a penalty that carried over into the next period.

As a result of the third Niagara goal, Ohio pulled Bird and substituted graduate student Matt Zazon as goalie. In the second, the Bobcats scored twice to tie the game. Senior forward Mathieu Ovaert shot from the blue line was his fifth goal of the season. Junior forward Matt Witt’s assist was his first point of the year. Aldridge had the secondary assist. Captain and forward Noah Holt scored with a slap shot. Freshman forward Alex Thomas and junior forward Nolan

In the third period, the Purple Eagles used their powerplay to score on the opening possession. Senior defender Cullen McCormick scored on passes from sophomore forward Aiden Kalin and Glover. This ended up being the game-winning goal. To get back into winning form, the Bobcats need to clean up on penalties and finish offensive chances. Although Ohio now has three losses, they were all on the road. The atmosphere at Bird Arena should also give the team a boost.

The Bobcats return home for Dads Weekend. They play Oklahoma State University’s ACHA Division 2 team (12-1) Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m.

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Men’s Basketball 2026-27 Season Preview The Bobcats take the court for the first time in South Alabama on Monday night, kicking off their non-conference slate this year. Here is a breakdown of Ohio this season, who’s back, the new faces, and the big losses before the season tips off in Mobile. Returners Javan Simmons The Bobcats had confirmation of one big return after the loss against the Golden Flashes last March in the form of redshirt senior Javan Simmons. Simmons transferred to Ohio from MAC rival Toledo before the beginning of last season and settled in nicely in Athens with 15.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.8 blocks. Simmons’s mentality and competitive fire always seemed to ignite the Bobcats, but Ohio will need him to take another jump in production, especially without the presence of Aidan Hadaway, who graduated.

OWEN LIPSTREU SPORTS EDITOR Ohio saw its season end in the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament in Cleveland for the second consecutive year, falling to Kent State to end the 2025-26 season. Two years began with high hopes, especially in the MAC polls. This year, Ohio enters the year picked to finish fifth in the preseason coaches’ poll, but looks to prove to the rest of the league that the offseason moves by Ohio Head Coach Jeff Boals and his staff, on top of the returning production, will help the Bobcats compete at the top of the MAC in the 2026-27 season.

Jackson Paveletzke The bigger story came to a conclusion just a couple of months ago when the Five-in-Five rule was granted by the NCAA. One of the beneficiaries of that and an approved eligibility ruling from Indiana was Ohio star and fifth-year guard Jackson Paveletzke. Paveletzke has been a huge piece of the Ohio offense the past two seasons. Over his career at Ohio, he has averaged 15.5 points and 3.6 assists. Paveletzke joined the Bobcats two years ago and will now take the court with eyes on the MAC title and an opportunity to take Ohio to the NCAA

tournament for the first time since 2021. Paveletzke and Simmons meshed well last season, and another offseason together, despite Paveletzke’s late arrival, should benefit the Bobcats greatly with their two stars in sync again this year. Two other returners for Ohio are a pair of redshirt sophomores: guard Jesse Burris and forward Kiir Kuany. Burris and Kuany logged solid minutes last season, but with the losses of Hadaway and Ajay Sheldon, these two should expect to see upgraded roles for the Bobcats alongside the new additions within the program. Transfers and Freshman Boals and his staff hit the transfer portal hard this offseason. They started strong with some international additions. Graduate students Marin Petkov and Siebe Ledegen look to bring a veteran presence to the locker room and help build a strong guard rotation behind Paveletzke. Ohio also brought in some younger bodies as well through the portal. Freshman Ché Brogan from Australia, redshirt sophomore Moek Icke, who is from the Netherlands, transferred in from Rhode Island and sophomore Dusan Makitan from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Boals liked what he saw, and this talent has put together an excellent offseason. The Bobcats kept adding this offseason, grabbing a pair of talented transfer guards. Redshirt junior Kolton Mitchell came to Athens after two years

at Idaho, where he averaged 12.4 points and 3.6 assists. The other addition was senior Kyler D’Augustino, who played at IU Indy in 2025-26. D’Augustino led his team with 18.5 points per game. D’Augustino and Mitchell should be an excellent pairing alongside Paveletzke in the Ohio offense this year. The final two additions to the Ohio roster are a pair of freshmen from Ohio. Christian Trudic is from Chagrin Falls, and forward Jordie Bowens is from Reynoldsburg. The forwards look to play valuable minutes behind Simmons this year and learn the Ohio offense through the veteran’s eyes. Bowens also supplies another body for Boals’ versatility on offense. Season Outlook Ohio finished 15-17 in 2025-26 after a difficult non-conference schedule put them behind the eight ball early. The Bobcats recovered with a 9-9 MAC record to finish sixth. This year, Ohio took a slightly easier approach to the non-conference, but Boals and his staff still scheduled schools like South Alabama, Purdue, New Mexico State and Rice to prep his team through the growing pains before taking on conference foes. If Paveletzke and Simmons can lead the way in front of a veteran group for the Bobcats, and Ohio can come out stronger in non-conference play, it will build the chemistry and momentum needed to rise to the top of the MAC again in 2026. OL415422@OHIO.EDU PHOTO BY (JOHN FOUSS | FOR THE POST)

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Behind the scenes of ‘To Stay, To Stay, To Stay’ with author Devon Halliday KENDALL DAVIS ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Author and Ohio University adjunct professor Devon Halliday’s debut novel “To Stay, To Stay, To Stay” was released Oct. 27. “To Stay, To Stay, To Stay” follows a summer week in the lives of several occupants of a small Ohio college town called Eden. The core problem each character faces is whether to stay or to go, whether in their marriage, their career or a myriad of other issues. Halliday grew up in the Athens area, with parents who taught at OU. Halliday said the book’s inspiration was sparked by a love for her hometown, and the ways in which the people of Athens’ lives interact. Halliday had moved away from Athens, but moved back during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’d move back and forth between big cities and Athens, and the sense of community I had there, and enmeshment, and the sense that everybody knew each other’s business but mostly meant well, was something I wanted to capture on the page because it was really precious to me, and it was also something I wanted to wrap my head around,” Halliday said. While writing “To Stay, To Stay, To Stay,” Halliday incorporated numerous iconic Athens locations into fictionalized versions of themselves in Eden. Halliday said that as she worked on the book, she combined some locations or moved them around for the plot’s convenience. For those familiar with Athens, “To Stay, To Stay, To Stay” is filled to the brim with recognizable places. “I’m sure anyone who knows Athens will be able to spot dozens and dozens of Easter

eggs,” Halliday said. “I love the Ciderhouse. I love Casa (Nueva) … I feel like everything almost has a corollary.” The power of specific locations plays a large role in “To Stay, To Stay, To Stay.” Halliday spent time in locations similar to those mentioned in the book during the writing process, notably coffee shops. “In the novel, there are a lot of coffee shop mentions,” Halliday said. “I adore coffee shops, and I find it useful to write with the kind of bustle of human life around me. I like a little noise and distraction. I think I like it because I can tell if I’m having a good writing day if I just zone in and can’t hear anything else that’s going on around me.” With the fictional town of Eden inspired by Athens, it seems natural that the characters inhabiting it would be inspired by people of Athens, too. However, Halliday said most characters were based on different facets of herself, either exaggerated or reversed. “I had a teacher once who said that if you can see yourself really well, you can also see other people really well, and I kind of trust that,” Halliday said. “All these characters are different sides of me that I pulled out and then had pinball off each other.” “To Stay, To Stay, To Stay” delves deep into the inner worlds of each of its characters, exploring the complexities of both social interactions and selfreflection. Halliday said she hoped to write a book that portrays real life as she experiences it, something she does not feel is found in a lot of fiction. She also said she wanted the novel to connect with readers who feel that

their minds work in a similar way to her own. “I wanted to capture what it feels like to be self-aware and constantly reflecting, and also not really dealing with your problems, even though you know you have these problems,” Halliday said. “And paying really close attention to all the gestures and expressions of people around you, but also not always reading the right things.” Since “To Stay, To Stay, To Stay” follows a wide scope of characters, Halliday had to cut down the number originally planned for the book. She said she originally had around 25 main characters and wanted to encapsulate the whole town, but removed characters with each draft. “I would choose the storylines that were working best, and I would refocus the novel around that, and I would lose the characters that were just half-baked or tossed in,” Halliday said. “I think it’s actually quite different from my original vision for the book because I didn’t even know originally that I was going to focus on this theme of staying or going.” As evidenced by the title, “To Stay, To Stay, To Stay” is indeed centered around the theme of staying or going. Halliday said she initially set out to capture all the characters living in Eden at that moment in time, but with revisions, she realized all the characters’ struggles had to do with staying or going. Halliday said she has witnessed this sort of theme play out in her own life, and she believes it is a core part of small-town life overall. She said many of her friends went to Athens High School, then OU and then wondered whether to go out into the world beyond Athens or not.

Ryan Hamilton is ‘Making Good Time’ content in his material. This allows him to reach a broader audience. He describes it as a challenge for himself, as he has to “take the world as a whole and boil it down into something accessible” for his audience. According to Hamilton, the type of comedy a comedian does and their audience, chooses them. Being a clean comedian fit him because dirtier jokes did not resonate as well with him or his audience.

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he always liked when he could “snipe in a joke.”

During Ohio University’s Dads Weekend, comedian Ryan Hamilton will perform his new special, “Making Good Time,” at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium at 8 p.m. on Nov. 7.

“I remember one time we had some company over and my sister was telling a story, and she was having trouble getting the words out,” Hamilton said. “I grabbed her arm, and I pumped her like a water pump, and I said, ‘Sometimes you got to get primed to go,’ and that made everybody laugh.”

Hamilton grew up in a rural Idaho town and reflects on his experiences in his observational comedy. He described himself growing up as “quiet and observant,” but

Hamilton is labeled as a “clean comedian,” meaning he uses no profanity or explicit

When he started comedy, the goal was to get on TV; however, social media has changed the game. After posting clips, stand-ups guide their audience into purchasing tickets. “(Social media is) kind of how people discover comedians now,” Hamilton said. “So, I am always trying to just keep out enough content that hopefully people find it and like it.” In 2022, Hamilton was in a pedestrian accident where he was hit by a bus. This became the main focus of his 2026 Netflix special,

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“Athens is such a wonderful place that it’s easy to stay there,” Halliday said. “But you also wonder if maybe it’s too wonderful and maybe you’re stuck there. I wanted to have characters of different age groups who are still confronting that question: Am I supposed to stay here, or was I supposed to go somewhere else and I missed the sign?” Overall, Halliday wants readers to take away from “To Stay, To Stay, To Stay” that there is no right decision in any situation. Halliday said there is only the decision one

“Ryan Hamilton: This Just Hit Me.” After the accident, his audience knew about it and wanted to know more. So, mentioning the story changed how he wrote his material. “There was no really getting around it,” Hamilton said. “Then it kind of overtook everything and kind of rearranged the way that this new hour was coming out.” Hamilton’s story of his accident was personal, so going into his latest special, he kept that in mind. “Making Good Time” focuses on his life after the accident and the ongoing health journey. Because of social media, more people are telling their own stories, even if those stories are not funny. His material was specific and more personal, which he realized made it more relatable. “Some of the criticism that I received from that spectacle is that I was practical as a comedian [who] delivered it as a very straight, serious topic without getting very personal,” he said. “And it was sort of a choice because I feel like I’m a comedian.” His new special got the name “Making Good Time,” after the progress he has made

chooses to make and chooses to live with. “The novel’s about characters who are wrestling with this attempt to lay out the pros and cons and make the right decision … and most of them ultimately learn there’s no such thing as the perfect decision, the one you were supposed to make,” Halliday said. “You just have to make your choice and stick to it.”

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after his accident. The title also represents that despite the topics and trauma he was talking about, he and his audience were spending “good” time together as human beings. Red light therapy has been one of the things Hamilton has tried since his accident. “I’ve been trying it for like a year, and after my accident, I was forced into doing physical therapy,” he said. “And it kind of created this health habit where I realized that my body really responds when I, you know, create a habit over time.” Hamilton’s new special focuses on health, finances, aging and single life. He is looking forward to performing during Dads Weekend at OU. “Because I’m a clean comedian: I’m a comedian you can come with your parents and hopefully, multiple generations can enjoy my show together,” Hamilton said. Tickets are available through OU Performing Arts for 8 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the TempletonBlackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.

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‘Wildwood’ was worth the nearly 16-year wait Studio Laika’s new film is a fantastic piece of storytelling and worldbuilding on top of its amazing style. MICAH FENNER | ASSISTANT ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

“Wildwood” has been in the works at Laika since 2011, with development beginning after the original book by Colin Meloy was released. The story follows a girl named Prue McKeel, played by Peyton Elizabeth Lee, and her classmate Curtis Mehlberg, played by Jacob Tremblay, as they explore a magical world hidden just beyond the confines of modern civilization. After Prue’s baby brother Mac, played by Arthur Knight, is snatched by a flock of crows, Prue and Curtis must go on a journey to rescue her brother before a witch, played by Carey Mulligan, sacrifices him for her plans. The story takes place in the Impassable Wilderness. To the outside world, the area stands as unexplored wilderness, something everyone understands to avoid, as no person should set foot in there. However, inside the woods is a vast array of magical societies and talking animals. The story does a good job making the world feel alive and filled with political intrigue to keep the audience invested. The plot is primarily divided into two major perspectives: Prue’s and Curtis’. After a chase sequence at the beginning of the film, which leaves the two separated, the audience sees the wonderfully weird world the story takes place in from opposite

ends. Prue’s story is very classic for a fantasy film. Her story primarily focuses on her going around the different magical civilizations of the world, trying to find people to help her find her brother. Through her story, the audience gets a good look at the wide array of magical civilizations in the woods, including kingdoms composed entirely of talking birds and villages where rabbits are the police force. Curtis’ story acts primarily as a vessel to introduce the villain, Alexandra, and her motivations in a rather interesting way. When the audience is introduced to Curtis, he is depicted as a classic fantasy nerd, one desperate to prove himself as a hero he often plays in games. When he is eventually given an opportunity to prove his mettle as a soldier after being drafted by Alexandra, he quickly realizes there are consequences to his desired life as a hero. Curtis then has to decide if becoming an adventurer is worth the bloodshed it will bring, creating an interesting twist in the classic hero’s journey. The story is also centered around a theme of grief and letting go. In almost every aspect and character pivotal to the story, they are

metaphorically holding on to something for better or for worse; for Prue, it’s her brother. For Curtis, his dream of being a hero. For Alexandra, it’s the memory of her deceased son. For some characters, what they hold on to is what pushes them to keep moving forward. For others, what they hold onto is what brings them to their lowest points and continues to drag them down. The story asks each of its characters about the importance of these things and whether or not it’s worth holding on to. That question serves as the emotional backbone of the entire film, while ensuring each of the main characters has enough time to explore what that question means for them. The strongest part of the story of “Wildwood” is undoubtedly the spectacle. The film does a remarkable job of making the world within the Impassable Wilderness a beautiful and vibrant space that the audience

immediately gets entranced by. As the story progresses and tensions between the many factions boil over, the audience watches as massive armies battle it out over the fate of the woods in a manner similar to “The Lord of the Rings.” Everything in the story is given such immense scale and weight that everything feels important and impactful. For a film that took Laika roughly 16 years to make, the heart and soul they poured into “Wildwood” can easily be felt. The story is wonderfully told, and the world it takes place in is magnificently crafted. Everything in “Wildwood” worked together in harmony to make it one of the best films of the year. Rating: 5/5

Podcaster Ethan Klein accused of affair by wife, pausing podcast SAM BAILEY FOR THE POST

Ethan Klein, co-host and co-creator of h3h3Productions and the H3 podcast, has been accused of having an affair by his wife, the other host and creator.

H3h3Productions is a YouTube channel created by Ethan and his ex-wife Hila Klein. They started the channel in 2011, where they did reaction videos of online personalities, internet trends and YouTube policies. The channel really

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started growing in 2016. They created a distinct editing style and created content mixing satire and critique. Ethan has dropped from the H3 podcast, and the podcast has been put on an indefinite hiatus. The team put out a statement Oct. 23, saying, “We are all shocked, angry, and heartbroken to learn about Ethan’s ongoing affair … we’ve put so much of ourselves into this show, and it’s hard to find the words for what we’re feeling right now.” Hila posted on Instagram Oct. 23, announcing the affair and said she is “in a living nightmare I can’t wake up from.” She goes on to explain that Ethan had been in a six-month-long affair, and she finally found out after catching him lying. She ended the statement by saying, “You’re not crazy. Trust your instincts. Trust yourself. If you’re not being treated right, get up and leave.” The couple has three kids and married in 2012 after meeting in 2007.

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H3h3Productions has had multiple past controversies. In 2017, they supported YouTuber PewDiePie amid controversy over jokes about Nazis in one of his videos. The Wall Street Journal ran a story about PewDiePie’s past comments about Adolf Hitler. In response, YouTube released tools for advertisers to avoid offensive videos. Ethan publicly claimed that the tools were too broad and negatively affected unrelated content. In 2016, YouTuber Matt Hosseinzadeh filed a lawsuit against the channel for copyright infringement, which the Kleins ended up winning. Ethan previously hosted Frenemies with Trisha Paytas from 2020-21. They had already had past drama, with Ethan calling out that she edits her Instagram photos. They decided to monetize the feud, but ended up calling the show quits after ownership arguments during the final episode. However, Paytas met her husband, Moses Hacmon, while on the

podcast. Hacmon is Hila’s brother. Paytas and Hacmon went no contact with the Kleins. During a recent episode of Paytas’ podcast, Just Trish, she said, “I see a lot of people that were wronged by Ethan obviously, like, celebrating, rejoicing, I don’t feel that way about it, obviously. ‘Cause it’s, again, it’s Moses’ family. We also have kids the same age.” Hacmon spoke about the situation, saying he doesn’t feel right talking about his sister, but talking about Ethan is on the table. “Ethan to me is not part of the family anymore,” he said. “Seeing my sister being humiliated like that by him on the show for months and months, it’s very dark.” Former TryGuy, Ned Fulmer, publicly called Ethan out for the affair, tweeting “Ethan Klein can f—all the way off,” following it up with “Karma’s a b—-, huh?” Fulmer himself had a months-long affair in 2022, which resulted in him being removed from the TryGuys and his divorce from his wife. Klein responded to the scandal at the time, saying,

“Cheating is so despicable, man, especially when there’s kids involved. F— bro. Was it worth it just to get some strange ass? If you’re in love with her, just get a divorce if it’s that important.” He also said, “They f—---- put their wife through childbirth, they deliver you two children and then you go and cheat on them. It’s got to be humiliating for his wife. And she’s got to do this in the public eye.” Klein responded to the cheating accusations in an Instagram story Oct. 23, saying, “I know a lot of people are understandably looking for a comment from me, but I ask that you please respect my family’s privacy and do not contact them looking for me or asking for their comments. They have nothing to do with this and share in your outrage and disappointment. Thank you.” The team has stated the future of the YouTube channel and podcast is uncertain.

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Athens Ohio Soccer Organization offers more playing time EMERY SULLIVAN FOR THE POST

Saturday mornings in the fall are reserved for the Athens Ohio Soccer Organization, open to any skill level to play soccer at the West State Street fields. The nonprofit organization started in 2021 and plays year-round at various locations. Billy Presley has been president of the organization’s board for three years in a volunteer position. Presley has been playing soccer since he was four and is now 37. “I've always had a love for the game, and I came to the area for school in 2008, and just immediately found that there was a community of folks playing,” Presley said. “And I was working, going to school, so I didn't play as much. But as soon as I had the time, I jumped in with both feet and just started playing constantly.” While it’s common for players who have been involved in soccer their whole lives, others like Carl Forney picked it up for fun and exercise. “I was standing in the pickup line to get my kids from school, and somebody said, ‘Hey, do you want to play soccer this weekend?” Forney said. “And I said, ‘I haven't played soccer in 20 years.’ And they said, ‘But do you want to play?’" Forney is now in his fifth year as a player in the organization, becoming a board member in the past year to help out with fundraising and field maintenance. The Athens Ohio Soccer Organization works with Athens Arts, Parks and Recreation for access to the West State Street Fields and Ohio University for indoor fields during

the winter at Walter Fieldhouse. Erin Helms is the assistant director at Athens Arts, Parks and Recreation, where she oversees sports, fitness and children programming in the area. She said the previous adult soccer teams in Athens played at the East State Street Soccer Fields and the fields near Stimson Avenue. “Those spaces just got flooded whenever the river was up, and so it just kind of made for more difficult terrain for adults to play soccer on,” Helms said. “So we worked with OU on this space down at the driving range, and it seems like that has worked out in everyone's favor.” The league includes undergraduate and graduate students from OU, staff members of OU and people who work for local businesses. Jessica Thomas is an Athens City Council member and the owner of Brenen's Coffee Cafe located on 38 S. Court St. She has been a player in the organization since 2021, but has played in various soccer leagues for 17 years. “If you come into Athens and you're new and you don't maybe know anyone yet, or you're just kind of getting your legs, but if you have a soccer background and you just like to play, it's a great space to come into and start to meet people from all over the place,” Thomas said. “You can make a lot of good connections.” Forney said the Athens Ohio Soccer Organization’s next plan is to get more involved with providing opportunities for young soccer players in the area. They currently have a program for young players in the winter, and ran a soccer camp last summer.

The Athens Ohio Soccer Organization plays at the West State Street park soccer fields in Athens, Oct. 27, 2026. (JOAN NEWBERRY | FOR THE POST)

“The community center does a good job of running a recreational league for kids, but it only runs through fifth, sixth grade,” Forney said. “So once they get to junior high, there's the junior high team, there's the high school team. But there aren't really travel teams that run out of Athens.” Enzo Servedio is the youngest member of the organization’s board at 17 years old. Servedio serves on the board as the head of youth programming and the communications officer. Servedio said he helps give a voice to the youth players in Athens, and he is currently working to form a competitive youth team in Athens. “One of the main reasons why I wanted to see more youth soccer in Athens was because I have to travel over an hour to play for my club team

when I'm not playing for my high school team,” Servedio said. “Because there weren't very many options in the area. There's more recreational options closer by, like some of the programs that we do.” Servedio said the team would be co-ed based on current numbers of youth players, and they would have to play within a boys division. There is a $70 fee to play per season, and those wanting to try it out can purchase a $5 day pass. The league is available to people ages 16-75. To learn more about the Athens Ohio Soccer Organization and to be on the lookout for their winter and spring enrollment dates, visit their website. Visit their Discord to get in touch with members of the organization.

Climbing Club members share fall camping tips GRACE SIENER FOR THE POST

Autumn is a time many campers enjoy. There are always ways to enjoy the Appalachian and Midwest region while remaining cautious in nature. Emma Engstrom, a junior studying international and gender studies, is president of the Ohio University Climbing Club. Engstrom also works for Outdoor Pursuits, the OU outdoor recreation and education program in charge of the Ping climbing wall and adventure trips. Engstrom said she’s been on a “camping kick” recently, and enjoys heading to nearby state parks to sleep under the stars with her friends. She said the Climbing Club hosts two weekend camping trips each semester, which usually attract about 20 people. Engstrom said she has been on about 40 outdoor trips since her freshman year of college and fall is the perfect season to camp as the weather offers many opportunities. “It’s also really helpful because at night it gets cold,” Engstrom said. “Which, for some people, it’s a problem, but it’s much better to be cold than to be hot because there’s precautions you can take and gear you can get to warm up your sleeping bag.” Engstrom recommends inflatable sleeping pads to keep one’s body off the cold ground, improving insulation and saving energy. For backpacking, Engstrom said warm clothing is essential and compactness is necessary. “Usually when I’m camping, I’m backpacking or I’m getting myself out there, so I’m really aware about how much all my stuff weighs,” Engstrom said. Engstrom described some small items as a privilege that don't need to be carried around, such as toiletries and a variety of clothing. “It brings you to your roots and forces you to sit down and look around, and you're not able to think about the smaller, more menial things that often bring stress,” Engstrom said. “It just forces you to acknowledge that the waves are changing and that time is passing. Engstrom said she admires camping because it forces people to appreciate the moment they're in. “It forces a dynamic and brings people together in a way that you can't facilitate as well into society,” Engstrom said. Engstrom said some campers boil water and put it into a plastic reusable water bottle for the bottom

of their sleeping bag to warm up their feet. She said doing a small workout before getting in the sleeping bag is ideal. “A sleeping bag is a thermos, not a microwave,” Engstrom said. “The body temperature that you're at is going to be the body temperature that you stay at.” Engstrom also recommended double-layer socks and to wipe with leaves found higher than hips to avoid poison ivy. For wildlife prevention, she said to store food away from campsites and to carry bear spray in regions with bears. Sam Ober, a junior studying geography, climate, environment and society, is the treasurer of the Climbing Club at OU. Ober spent last summer camping in Colorado for around two and a half months. Ober said summer can be rough for camping, as body temperature can be difficult to regulate. “When you get later, probably November, you’ll have to take out much heavier winter gear, and that’s definitely a problem, especially if you’re going backpacking,” Ober said. Ober said the Climbing Club often brings a tarp to hang over their camp to prevent rain from drenching a sleeping camper, which is convenient for a large group. “You're really just going out and getting away, but also I think nature is what really matters in life.” Margo Petterson, a sophomore studying geology, is a member of the Climbing Club and the Backcountry Squatters, and also works for Outdoor Pursuits.

Campsites at the Strouds Run State Park campground at Strouds Run State Park in Athens, Oct. 25, 2026. (ETHAN HERX | DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY)

“I got to college and there were so many great opportunities for getting outside,” Petterson said. “I was reunited with like-minded people who also wanted to go camping.” Petterson said it can be a little harder to find water sources during fall, and recommended bringing a pair of gloves and coat. She also advised to be aware of ticks and that a smaller tent can help trap heat. Although Ober has never run into one, he advised campers to look out for black bears when staying in the Appalachian outdoors. To keep critters away from food and campsites, Ober said a paracord is useful to tie in between trees and to hold food up high. “I think there's a perception that being outdoors, bears are a big threat,” Petterson said. “But really we just have to respect them, respect their space and they will respect us.” Petterson said her favorite part of camping is falling asleep in a tent and listening to her surroundings.

The sign at the entrance to the Strouds Run State Park campground at Strouds Run State Park in Athens, Oct. 25, 2026. (ETHAN HERX | DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY)

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CASSIDY MCCLURG FOR THE POST It is the start of a new month this week and, luckily, things are starting off smoothly. Planet interactions like Venus sextile Jupiter, and the Sun in conjunction with Mercury, both bring easy communication with loved ones. There is an emphasis on relationships, so get ready for those gooey feelings. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Mercury is aiding you in any conflict this week. Work toward solving any issues in your relationships. A conversation this week needs a careful response. Any heartache should ease by the end of the week Taurus (April 20 - May 20) An offer is coming to you this week from someone close to you. Mercury in retrograde is helping you dissect the opportunity. Strengthen your connections with others to boost your mood. Just because something is comfortable does

not mean it cannot change, Taurus.

you will help you embrace your spirituality.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20) With any conflict that arises, keep a cool head. If a friend offers advice, consider it. Geminis are adaptable, so calm the current and sail on a wave of creativity. The encouragement you need to work on a project arrives this week.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Your family is causing some conflict, but that can change this week. The moon enters your sign on Tuesday, so you have a chance to make things right. If you are thinking of refusing an offer of help, give in. You are controlled by the loving Venus this week, after all.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22) A new connection is on the horizon that brings major change. Especially in regard to your work, Mars in Leo will give you the confidence to improve finances. Because of the Sun in conjunction with Mercury, you can share an idea in front of an authority figure. In love, the little things solidify the deepness of your connection.

Libra (September 23 - October 22) Quiet your mind this week, Libra. If you are chatty, use your words for the relationships that matter. Be limited on who and what you focus on. Network this week, Libra, a new contact could change everything.

Leo (July 23 - August 22) Your emotions rule you this week, Leo. Listen to your inner voice as the Sun helps you better understand others’ emotions. Someone close to

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Scorpio season gives you a strong sense of independence, but pressure might crush you this week. A single comment could disrupt your inner peace. Talk to your friends,

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make amends and pull people close. You don’t have to do life alone, Scorpio. Sagittarius (November 22 December 21) Mars is affecting your communication skills. This week, you are the star of the conversation, so open up. Under Mars, you can share something you have been nervous to share with someone. Concentrate on what matters to you. Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) A lot is going on for you, Capricorn. Despite this, you should prioritize time with your loved ones. Someone is waiting on an answer from you, so they need your attention. Otherwise, this week is for small personal goals and to improve your health. It is about work-life balance, Capricorn. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) This week, a disagreement will test your patience. The

sun in conjunction with Mercury brings an unexpected conversation from this disagreement. Remain calm in your confrontation. Perhaps planning an outing with friends is what you need to cool off. By the weekend, you will know it is time to balance your energy. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Allow your feelings to show, Pisces. If someone is on your mind, Mercury will help you understand their feelings. An unexpected change in plans comes near the end of the week. Remember it is OK to say no without much explanation.

Cassidy McClurg is a junior studying journalism at Ohio University. Please note the opinions expressed in this column do not represent those of The Post. Want to talk to Cassidy about their column? Email cm303824@ ohio.edu

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Urban planning /continued from pg 1 Urban planning involves transportation planning, pedestrian accessibility, land use planning and more. The UPSA is entirely student led, focusing meetings on urban planning through education, clean-up hikes and guest speakers. “We really value getting members out into the community,” Vaughn said. “Our mission statement is bridging the gap between campus and community. We see a lot of people that are interested in urban planning; they just don’t know it.” The organization meets every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in Clippinger Laboratories, room 382.

“We try to connect people with local organizations that are around the area,” Vaughn said. “We specifically focus on places in Ohio, so we’ll have guest speakers from various national or state level organizations that’ll come in and talk about what they do.” The UPSA also collaborates with other student organizations to create hands-on learning opportunities and experiences for members. The organization was recently sponsored by OU Democrats to collect trash on a hike at Strouds Park. The club is open to all majors, not just urban planning. For students still deciding their major, the UPSA offers different ways members can learn

about urban planning. Lily Harrington, a junior studying urban planning and sustainability, serves as the association’s secretary. Harrington said she made many connections in the UPSA and it is a great resource for those interested in urban planning. “Community is definitely a big thing,” Harrington said. “I switched to urban planning my sophomore year, and I knew no one. Immediately, I knew it was kind of the place because of this club, just meeting all the people and they were all so welcoming.” Understanding job opportunities in urban planning helps members get

to know the field better. Vaughn said she chose urban planning because it combines her academic interests and her desire to socialize with her peers. “The reason why I got into planning was because I found it to be the perfect intersection of people and the environment,” Vaughn said. “People have to find a place to live, and we want to make it as equitable and sustainable for themselves and the future generations. So starting here with students who are our future planners is really important to me.”

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Club Clay prepares for Bowl-a-Thon charity potluck FIONA PETTICREW HUMAN INTEREST EDITOR Ohio University’s Club Clay took to the Levy Ceramic Studio, located at 1 Kurtz St., on Friday for their BowlA-Thon event, in which members set out to shape and create 500 bowls for their potluck event on Dec. 4 at the Canaanville Arts Center. For $15, anyone can pick out a bowl and fill it with a meal from a local restaurant. All proceeds will benefit the Athens Food Bank.

for three years and said Club Clay gives him the opportunity to work on his ceramic skills outside of his classes while surrounded by friends. “I just like meeting new people,” Clark said. “A lot of new people joined the club, and it’s probably the easiest for me, the easiest way to find new friends is through this club.” Club Clay celebrated Halloween with their Monster Making and Halloween Movie event on Oct. 25. Clark said the club gave each student a couple pounds of clay to shape their own monster.

Club Clay is open to any student regardless of their major. They strive to provide Bobcats with the opportunity to learn and practice ceramics through hands-on experiences.

“It was a little more lighthearted, like make some weird stuff, why not?” Clark said. “Then we had a competition of whose monster was the best, and we all voted and it was super cool.”

In preparation for their first charity potluck event, which will feature live music, donated food from Star of India, Casa Nueva and more, members spent 12 hours in the studio, throwing clay onto pottery wheels, or handshaping their unique creations. Each student has their own process and bowl style, resulting in many different cuts and shapes.

Elizabeth Curnutte, a sophomore studying marketing and accounting, joined the club last February to involve herself in a creative, hands-on outlet. Club Clay visited Canaanville Arts Center in late September to harvest wild clay for their monster making event, which Curnutte enjoyed.

This charity event not only supports Athens residents, but also allows students to practice their craft. The Levy Ceramic Studio is only available to students enrolled in a ceramics course, but Club Clay’s BowlA-Thon event opened the studio to members who usually do not have the chance to create. Charlie Clark, a junior studying studio art and ceramics, is the club’s treasurer. Clark has been involved in the club

“Honestly, the digs are so fun,” Curnutte said. “You go down to the creek and you’re just digging in it. You don’t think about anything else except for what you’re doing in that moment. I think it was really like playing.” Clark said the club reached out to faculty members, fine arts grad students and professors to donate bowls to the event, as he said they are expecting a large turnout for their potluck. To source their clay for their bowl making event, Clark said they submitted a funding request to the OU school of art and design for dry

materials. “There’s a bunch of sacks of dry material like flint, carbon, all this stuff that comes in powder,” Clark said. “And then we add water to it, we mix it in this big machine and it makes clay.” Clark said his goal was to create 20 bowls and prefers hand building his bowls as opposed to throwing his clay on the pottery wheel. “Wet clay is not the easiest to keep a shape, but hand building, which is what I like to do most of the time, it’s a little open-ended,” Clark said. “You could coil build, which is you make a bunch of coils of clay and kind of layer them on top of each other until it makes a bowl shape.” Lana Traum, a second year graduate student studying ceramics, is working as the liaison between Club Clay and Canaanville Arts Center to organize this event. Traum said she began seriously studying ceramics in 2020, although she has always been an artist. She entered her undergrad with the intention to become an illustrator, but fell in love with clay. She now illustrates her ceramic creations. “A lot of my work is about the environment and empathy for insects,” Traum said. “I have a lot of buggy works that I’ve been working on, and I’m very much illustrating them kind of like you’d see in a picture book. They’re very friendly looking bugs.” During the bowl making event, Traum was working on trimming other people’s bowls, preparing them for glazing and the kiln. All of the bowls will be glazed and fired in one day.

“It’ll be very much an assembly line of dip, wipe the bottom,” Traum said. “Maybe we’ll do some splatters or another color on the rim, which is kind of fun.” Traum loves the “clay family” the studio provides, and said the bowl making event gave students the chance to practice different shapes of bowls in a low-pressure environment. “It’s all about the people,” Traum said. “Especially at this school, there’s a very big community atmosphere in our studios. Somebody’s always in the studio or happy to help you with firing a bowl or take on a project, like the Bowl-A-Thon.” Club Clay is having a ceramics sale on Dec. 4-5. “Get yourself a bowl,” Traum said. “You get to take home the bowl. Support the local food bank.”

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Weekender Free food, Dad’s weekend AUDREY FUSILLO FOR THE POST Tuesday, Nov. 3 The Athens County Board of Elections, located at 15 S. Court St., is open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for Election Day. Registered Athens voters are able to cast their ballots with valid identification. Admission: Free From 10 a.m. to noon, the Athens County Public Library, located at 30 Home St., is hosting an Athens Poetry Writers event. Admission: Free Wednesday, Nov. 4 Campus Recreation is hosting tote bag painting for OU students at Ping Recreation Center room 226, located at 82 S. Green Drive. Supplies are provided, and students can paint from 6-8 p.m. Admission: Free The 12th annual Athena Awards ceremony takes place at Athens Community Center, located at 701 E. State St. to honor those who have made contributions to improving the lives of those with disabilities. The event begins at 5 p.m. with food and the ceremony is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Admission: Free Thursday, Nov. 5 THRiVE and the Collegiate Recovery Community are hosting a painting with Bob Ross event from 1-3 p.m.in Baker University Center’s third floor Atrium. Admission: Free Devon Halliday, a fiction writer from Southeast Ohio based in Brooklyn, will read her work at the Baker University Center Theater. The program begins at 7:30 p.m., when she will discuss her debut novel, “To Stay, To Stay, To Stay.” Admission: Free Friday, Nov. 6 From 2:30-5 p.m., Campus Recreation

is hosting Dad’s Weekend Ziplining at Piggery Lane.

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Admission: $20 per person Dad’s Weekend Pickleball Tournament is hosted by Campus Recreation from 4-7 p.m. at the indoor tennis courts located at 128 S. Green Drive.

Please vote against the politicians in the political party that is against free lunches for schoolkids and against SNAP [food stamps] benefits and against taxing billionaires.

Admission: $5 to join a team Daniel Martin, an award-winning magician, is performing at the Memorial Auditorium located at 47 E. Union St. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Admission: $35 for first 10 rows, $24 for remainder Saturday, Nov. 7 The fifth annual Dad’s Weekend 9-Hole Scramble begin with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. at 106 S. Green Drive. Admission: $120 for two-person teams OU Athletics and Bobcat Club Cheer are hosting the Father Figure Bobcat 5K from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting at the Bob Wren Stadium located at 140 S. Shafer St. Admission: $30 Comedian Ryan Hamilton performs at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the event starts at 8 p.m. Admission: $61 first 10 rows, $40 remainder of floor, $29 balcony Sunday, Nov. 8 The Office of New Student and Family Programs will host Flying Flapjacks: A Dad’s Weekend Brunch at 29 Park Place from 10-11:30 a.m.

Why? In my humble opinion, most of them don’t know how to put a truck up on blocks.

Bruce, you’re a white man, just like Trump and Q Hey, company. Why don’t you support him? You’re a member

of what Trump and company seem to think is the master race (and sex).

A I’m not rich, which Trump and company most value:

If you want to know how valuable a man Trump and company think you are, look at your net worth. (The darker your skin, the more money you need to have. If you are a woman, you will be judged by the number of children you have.) NOTE: David Bruce voted the 100 percent secret ballot, yet everyone knows he voted (early) for Sherrod Brown, Dr. Amy Acton, and Jennifer Mazzuckelli. (And everyone knows he supports Jerrad Christian.) He is OK with that.

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