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Daphne Graeter

Hello and welcome! 

My name is Daphne, and I am an ambitious, award winning student journalist at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. I write for The Post, Athens, an independent, student-run newspaper. 

I was selected to be the Opinion Editor for the upcoming school year, guiding over 50 others in persuasive and concise writing. Alongside that role at The Post, I am also a podcast host for a series called "What Goes Unsaid."

Ethics in reporting is crucial, and the values of the Ohio University Society of Professional Journalists understand just that. I was also selected to be the Vice President of SPJ's OU chapter and could not be more proud of the efforts the chapter has worked toward.

Please see my work below.

Dayton Daily News

A featured selection of my writing work below during my time as an intern.

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Featuring Local News, Opinion and Human Interest Pieces

Hunters herd to city lands for deer bow hunting - •

Hunters herd to city lands for deer bow hunting

The city of Athens began its Pilot Controlled Deer Archery Program at the start of the 2024-25 Ohio hunting season. This pilot-controlled archery program is a lottery-style hunting program, allowing licensed hunters who enter the lottery to be selected to hunt on select Athens lands after purchasing a $100 permit.
White-tailed deer was the only breed permitted to be hunted during the 2024-25 pilot controlled archery season from Sept. 28, 2024, to Feb. 2, 2025. The lottery drawing for permits occ...
Daphne’s Dispatch: Women are meant to be journalis •

Daphne’s Dispatch: Women are meant to be journalists

March is Women’s History Month. It is thirty-one days of recognizing and celebrating the contributions of women. As March came to a close, recognizing the accomplishments and works of women should not end. Women have paved the way for journalism by reshaping challenging traditional power structures and have contributed greatly to more inclusive news coverage. 
From retelling their stories to covering those of those who live in their very community, women understand the misunderstood. The underst...
Bobcat Nutrition energizes Athens under new owners •

Bobcat Nutrition energizes Athens under new ownership

Bobcat Nutrition, located at 5 N. North Court St., reopened under new ownership in February after its temporary closure in December.
The family business is owned by Ohio University alumna Lori Moore, her husband Dave Moore, and their daughter, Olivia Moore, a current student studying hearing, speech and language sciences. 

Moore said they are working to assist the Athens community in meeting its wellness journey.
The shop specializes in products such as energizi...
Daphne’s Dispatch: Alumni love Athens - The Post •

Daphne’s Dispatch: Alumni love Athens

Ohio University alumni love to return to the town that connects culture and community. Whether they grew up in Athens or their first time on the bricks was as a student, the town brings a sort of nostalgia that makes it feel like they never left. 
The charming atmosphere of Athens is enriched with history and charisma. The restaurants, bars and buildings hold stories of their own that alumni have a sort of connection with. Homecoming in Athens is the best excuse for alumni to revisit their secon...
Daphne’s Dispatch: FDA finally bans Red 3 in US - •

Daphne’s Dispatch: FDA finally bans Red 3 in US

The Food and Drug Administration finally banned the use of Red 3 in beverages, candy and other foods in the U.S. Red 3 is a synthetic dye that produces a bright red cherry color and has been found to link to cancer in animals. These efforts by the FDA to ban synthetic dyes have sparred a new awareness of artificially created chemical compounds that are doing more harm than good by just adding color. 
Red 3 is no longer permitted to be used in cosmetic lipsticks, eyeshadows and drugs applied to t...
Daphne’s Dispatch: Celebrities have right to sue f •

Daphne’s Dispatch: Celebrities have right to sue for privacy

Celebrities today are launched into the limelight more quickly than ever. With millions of likes and comments, the loyal audience develops a sort of appreciation and infatuation. A celebrity's privacy should be respected just as much as anyone’s. 
With an increased following, having such a large platform of outreach leaves an impression. Social identity theory explains how an identity, such as celebrities, can influence how followers think, feel and behave. As the media becomes more and more rav...
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Daphne’s Dispatch: Private sectors working with NASA concerns scientific exploration

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore arrived back on Earth from space on Tuesday. NASA used the SpaceX Dragon to bring Williams and Wilmore successfully back home. Private aerospace companies, such as SpaceX, working closely with NASA could alter space travel or have consequences for the future of science and exploration.
NASA’s purpose is to explore space, innovate for the benefit of humanity and inspire the world through discovery. NASA collaborates with the private sector to operat...
Internship search is underway for OU students, pro •

Internship search is underway for OU students, provides resources

The application season is underway as college students look for internships for the summer of 2025.
Internships allow students to engage in professional learning experiences and can offer meaningful practical work related to a student’s field of study or career interests. Internships also benefit employers by hiring students who can bring fresh ideas and energy to the company. 

Ohio University provides students with plentiful resources as they begin to apply for...
Spring Career Fair in Ping targets Ohio, national •

Spring Career Fair in Ping targets Ohio, national employers

The 2025 Spring Career and Internship Fair is in three weeks Wednesday, March 19, located in Ping Recreation Center. From 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., students can network with various employers, connect with recruiters and explore potential industries.
Over 60 employers are set to attend the upcoming career fair, all from various industries and regions. Event, Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator Hannah Hackworth spoke about catering to students who are looking for employers within Ohio....
Breakfast with Santa brings cheer to Athens - The •

Breakfast with Santa brings cheer to Athens

The Ohio University Inn & Conference Center is hosting its annual “Breakfast with Santa” event Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event provides delicious food, festive games and crafts, a bounce house and a photo with Santa. 
The OU Inn located at 331 Richland Ave. hosts the festive event, including a BOGO deal. A $20 adult ticket includes one free children’s ticket. The $20 ticket includes taxes and service charges for service staff. An additional children’s ticket is $10. The event will be hel...
Daphne’s Dispatch: Gen-Z a mouthpiece for social j •

Daphne’s Dispatch: Gen-Z a mouthpiece for social justice

Generation Z is a strong generation that has made an effort toward creating a more politically and philosophically fair society. Social justice encompasses a wide range of issues including fighting against economic inequality, health inequality and racial injustice, discrimination and violence. Gen Z has proven time and time again that its voice should be heard.
In recent years, technology has given this generation the platform to learn immensely about the social issues that are prevalent, not o...
Vivid provides multimedia consultations, professio •

Vivid provides multimedia consultations, professional experience

Vivid is a new multimedia consulting student organization at Ohio University, having hosted the first meeting on Jan. 22. The organization currently has five teams of students who work with local clients from start to finish, bringing the vision for their business or organization alive while doing it for free. 
“We aim to empower local clients with impactful creative services and knowledge that enhances their brand, drives growth, and strengthens connections within the Athens community,” Vivid w...
Daphne’s Dispatch: Cities need ice rinks - The Pos •

Daphne’s Dispatch: Cities need ice rinks

In recent years, ice rinks all over the Midwest have been shut down due to the enormous amount of money needed to make mandatory repairs. The necessary sum for repairs can reach up to millions of dollars, initially putting the needs of the cities above the ice rinks, leaving the facilities to close. The loss of ice rinks leaves cities without the opportunity to pursue ice sports. 
Ice skating and ice hockey are two ice sports that generate the most revenue for ice rinks. As rinks close, these te...
McDavis Hall construction underway, plans implemen •

McDavis Hall construction underway, plans implemented for students

The new South Green residence hall, named after Ohio University’s 20th president Roderick J. McDavis broke ground in April 2024. The 591-bed, five-story facility will be ready for students to move in by August 2026.
Director for Housing Capital and Facilities Planning Chris Owens spoke about the current and future construction stages while keeping students in mind. 

“We got that, the site prep, that took the summertime, that was noisy work,” Owens said. “We were...
Daphne’s Dispatch: Construction in Athens disrupts •

Daphne’s Dispatch: Construction in Athens disrupts town and lives

Ongoing construction around various parts of Athens and Court Street has disrupted the lives of residents, business owners and Ohio University students. Construction is mandatory to restore roads, walkways or buildings but passersby may feel the construction obstructs living comfortably in an already smaller town such as Athens.
A large concern for the Athens community has been the hindrance of uneven bricks that make accessibility difficult to get around Uptown Athens. The Athens City Commissio...
Daphne’s Dispatch: Pay directing job hunt, not pas •

Daphne’s Dispatch: Pay directing job hunt, not passion

Pay over passion. The importance of financial stability over passion in a career or business. It’s becoming a thought in the back of most young adults' minds if they are about to apply to college and choose a major. As tuition is increasing at Ohio University and four-year publicuniversitiesaround the country, people may begin to think of pay over their passion when thinking of future careers. 
Struggling to decide what future job or career to choose from before enrolling on a college campus can...
Daphne’s Dispatch: Political opinions can strain f •

Daphne’s Dispatch: Political opinions can strain friendships

There’s a time in most lives when opinions, especially political ones, can strain friendships. As the upcoming presidential election gets closer, discourse concerning political stances may present itself. But above all else, please don’t let this be a reason why friendships end.
There is virtue in democracy. To know that in the democracy in which Americans live, there is no right or wrong to a political opinion. This column is written for those who identify with any part of the multi-party polit...
Local bars prep for hectic Homecoming Weekend - T •

Local bars prep for hectic Homecoming Weekend

Homecoming Weekend at Ohio University lures an influx of exhilarated crowds, bringing together proud Bobcats from all over. Alumni, current students and faculty will gather in Athens to celebrate their home away from home in a week-long extravaganza from Monday to Saturday. 
With the highly-anticipated weekend being just around the corner and the crowds heading to Court Street to celebrate OU, bars on campus are preparing to handle the increase in visitors and business....
Daphne’s Dispatch: Gen Z is desensitized - The Pos •

Daphne’s Dispatch: Gen Z is desensitized

Generation Z, the generation born during the 1990s and early 2000s, has become extremely desensitized to tragic events. World-changing events occur seemingly one after another because of social media’s access to quick information.
From notifications every second to trending topics online, this generation has had access to the internet sooner than any generation. Now adults, the desensitization carries into how they absorb major events. 

The Triangle describes des...
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Informal sorority recruitment attracts potential new members

Informal sorority recruitment at Ohio University allows potential new members to choose specific chapters or houses they are interested in. The formal recruitment process consists of four rounds extending between the first two weeks of the academic school year, according to a previous report by The Post. The informal recruitment process begins immediately after bids are distributed from the formal recruitment process.
Continuous Open Bidding is a term used to reference the informal recruitment p...
Daphne’s Dispatch: Women may never feel safe - The •

Daphne’s Dispatch: Women may never feel safe

To be a woman right now can be terrifying. I wish that each time I went on social media, I didn’t see a headline about how a woman was killed or injured by someone else just for existing. Women may never feel safe because of the constant threat of danger that is present today.
A current case that is extremely heavy on my mind is the murder of Laken Riley. Riley was a 22-year-old nursing student at Augusta University in Georgia who went on a jog on the morning of Feb. 22. She was found dead in a...
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Daphne’s Dispatch: Let student journalists report

Student journalists can be extremely misunderstood. People often unwarrantedly suspect bias or believe an article lacks ethical value because it was written by a student journalist. They are often overlooked because they are deemed to not have credibility like professional journalists.
The word often skimmed over is “student.” Students are actively engaged in learning new skills to open up their minds and develop new perspectives on the world. Although student journalists are still learning key...
OU ranked Ohio’s top ‘Green Campus’ for 2025 - The •

OU ranked Ohio’s top ‘Green Campus’ for 2025

Ohio University was recognized as Ohio’s top Green School by The Princeton Review for 2025. The University is ranked among the Top 50 Green Schools nationally. Recognized for its healthy quality of life and outstanding academic programs, the school is also dedicated to sustainability practices. 
The Princeton Review chose colleges based on a 2023-2024 survey. The survey asked administrators at almost 600 institutions about their sustainability-related policies, practices and programs. Students a...
Daphne’s Dispatch: Looters taking advantage of L.A •

Daphne’s Dispatch: Looters taking advantage of L.A.’s vulnerability

Major wildfires erupted as Santa Ana winds turned into smoke, taking over the Greater Los Angeles area, and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes quickly. With a quick evacuation, valuable belongings are still left behind. As law enforcement focused on evacuation and care for the community, looters began to take advantage of the chaos, resulting in a heartbreaking discovery for residents. Their belongings were stolen in the midst of a natural disaster. 
As a result of people eva...

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