https://alexandrahopkins.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Alexandra HopkinsenTue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/ghana-students-ohio-universityOver 200 Ghanaian students are currently enrolled at Ohio University. While staying true to their roots, they seek out fresh perspectives and diverse experiences with other university students.  “Ohio University is number one in the U.S. for students enrolled from Ghana, and we're very proud of that designation,” Gillian Ice, OU’s interim associate provost for Global Affairs, said.  There is a long history between OU and Ghana, with about 3,000 Ghanaian alumni re...Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/ghana-students-ohio-universityhttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/04/sensationalism-science-anti-intellectualismOpinion Column | An article published in the Journal of Science Communication describes a “pressure cocktail..."Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/04/sensationalism-science-anti-intellectualismhttps://www.ohio.edu/news/2025/04/ohio-student-receives-public-service-award-research-projectEarlier this month, hundreds of students gathered in Walter Fieldhouse for the 2025 Ohio University Student Research and Creative Activity Expo.Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.ohio.edu/news/2025/04/ohio-student-receives-public-service-award-research-projecthttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/04/dire-wolf-de-extinction-simple-scienceThe dire wolf is back — at least according to the company that made headlines earlier this month for the world’s first “de-extinction.”Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/04/dire-wolf-de-extinction-simple-sciencehttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/04/space-ssep-ohio-university-students-projectHundreds of students attended the Ohio Student Expo to showcase their research projects. Two students will soon be able to find their project among the stars.Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/04/space-ssep-ohio-university-students-projecthttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/04/sinners-movie-review-horror“Sinners” (2025) highlights the stark reality of all who have lost their identity and their land.Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/04/sinners-movie-review-horrorhttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/04/coachella-environmental-impacts-sustainabilityThe desert is a wasteland, literally. Every year, thousands of attendees file into the Colorado Desert to see their favorite artists perform at one of the biggest music festivals in the world: Coachella.Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/04/coachella-environmental-impacts-sustainabilityhttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/04/entertainment-goods-prices-rising-cost-college-student“College is the best time of your life” has been uttered by alumni and every parent since (what seems to be) the beginning of time. Yet, the best experiences often require a monetary exchange. With the rising costs of entertainment goods, can college students truly have the best time of their lives?Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/04/entertainment-goods-prices-rising-cost-college-studenthttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/04/minecraft-movie-chicken-jockey-trend-etiquette“A Minecraft Movie” has become synonymous with one phrase uttered by Jack Black: “chicken jockey.” But has it begun to impact theater etiquette?Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/04/minecraft-movie-chicken-jockey-trend-etiquettehttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/04/minecraft-movie-reviewIf you haven’t seen it, then you’ve heard of it. “A Minecraft Movie” (2025) released last weekend.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/04/minecraft-movie-reviewhttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/04/adolescence-manosphere-netflix-review“Adolescence” unabashedly showcases the modern experience of young boys and critiques the rise of the “manosphere” in an elegant and riveting four-episode series.Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/04/adolescence-manosphere-netflix-reviewhttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/04/giving-day-2025-independent-journalism-senate-bill-1Opinion Column | Today is Giving Day, a time for alumni and donors to show support for the future of The Post. This funding ensures we remain independent and fair, even during social and political division.Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/04/giving-day-2025-independent-journalism-senate-bill-1https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/03/bagel-street-deli-picklefest-athensBagel Street Deli is known for its steamed bagel-wiches and down-to-earth decor, but once a year, something else steals the spotlight.Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/03/bagel-street-deli-picklefest-athenshttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/03/mickey-17-movie-review-robert-pattinsonWarning: Major spoilers for “Mickey 17” (the movie) and “Mickey7” (the book) ahead.Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/03/mickey-17-movie-review-robert-pattinsonhttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/03/simple-science-katy-perry-female-flightKaty Perry and five other women have joined Blue Origin’s next space flight, New Shepard-31 (NS-31).Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/03/simple-science-katy-perry-female-flighthttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/03/hillmantok-youtube-twitch-educationSocial media platforms are being used by educators and creators to share information and educate their viewers. From TikTok to Twitch and YouTube, it is nearly impossible to join an online community without learning something.Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/03/hillmantok-youtube-twitch-educationhttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/03/simple-science-asteroid-yr4“Don’t Look Up” (2021), “Moonfall” (2022), “Armageddon” (1998) and “The Good Dinosaur” (2015) all share the same central character: an asteroid.Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/03/simple-science-asteroid-yr4https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/chappell-roan-favorite-artist-recommendationAfter winning Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards, Chappell Roan called for fair wages for artists in her acceptance speech. Her speech was later criticized by former music executive, Jeff Rabhan, in a guest column published in The Hollywood Reporter.Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/chappell-roan-favorite-artist-recommendationhttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/transgener-student-safe-spaceAs legislation changes across the country, many members of the LGBTQIA+ community are concerned with finding resources and safe spaces.Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/transgener-student-safe-spacehttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/dei-hollywood-studio-rollbacksEntertainment studios are rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives following major changes made by the Trump administration.Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/dei-hollywood-studio-rollbackshttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/ben-and-jerrys-brand-politicsAlthough Ben & Jerry’s is notable for unique ice cream flavors, the multi-million dollar company is becoming known for its activism to a smaller audience online.Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/ben-and-jerrys-brand-politicshttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/uact-tenant-rights-athensAround three-quarters of Athens city housing is rental property, yet many of the local lawmakers are landlords. The United Athens County Tenants fights to ensure the city’s tenants are represented and protected.Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/uact-tenant-rights-athenshttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/playstation-network-outage-physical-mediaSony’s PlayStation Network shut down for a little over 24 hours, affecting millions around the world and spurring conversation about the ownership of physical media.Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/playstation-network-outage-physical-mediahttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/pokemon-tcg-pocketohio-u-studentsThe Pokémon Trading Card Game has been downloaded over 60 million times. Ohio University students praise the app for its accessibility to players both new and old.Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/pokemon-tcg-pocketohio-u-studentshttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/ghana-students-ohio-universityOver 200 Ghanaian students are currently enrolled at Ohio University.Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/ghana-students-ohio-universityhttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/kendrick-lamar-halftime-super-bowlKendrick Lamar made history Sunday as the first solo hip-hop artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show. His game-stopping performance, fueled with hate and steeped with political allegory, was the highlight of this year’s game.Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/kendrick-lamar-halftime-super-bowlhttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/pop-culture-jeopardy-reviewIf you don’t know the Greek word for the fear of the number 13, but know that it’s Taylor Swift’s favorite number, “Pop Culture Jeopardy!” might be the show for you.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/pop-culture-jeopardy-reviewhttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/day-in-life-acrn-djWake up, go to class and jump on the air is a typical daily routine for a select group of music mixers as DJs at the All-Campus Radio Network.Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/02/day-in-life-acrn-djhttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/01/tracking-trends-movie-adaptationsAs a child, there is no greater feeling than finding a new series on your elementary classroom bookshelf. The second best feeling was watching those stories come to fruition on the big screen.Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/01/tracking-trends-movie-adaptationshttps://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/01/inauguration-music-trump-controversyOn Monday morning, President Donald Trump was sworn into office for his second presidential term. A variety of musical artists performed at his inauguration and the following celebrations, including country music stars Carrie Underwood and Lee Greenwood.Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2025/01/inauguration-music-trump-controversy