About Me

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

I write, co-host a podcast and edit for AP style and clarity, as well as create social media posts for the Ohio University Society of Professional Journalists.

Thank you for your curiosity about my work!

My Latest Work

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 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 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

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: 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, 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 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 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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...