Yearly Archives: 2020
Columbus’ Metro Parks Offer 20-Plus Parks for Your Enjoyment
Dec 28, 2020
If you didn’t know better, you’d think Columbus, Ohio was an ordinary, nondescript Midwestern City. Flat, featureless, basically a slightly bigger Indianapolis with more road construction. That would be wrong. Columbus is actually a vibrant metropolis, with ample diversity, a lively nightlife, plenty of sports, and a variety of other recreation and cultural outlets. …
+ read moreCreate an Office Space at Home
Dec 21, 2020
Updated with current information for 2023 Now that you’ve been settling into your rental housing, whether in Columbus or Athens, maybe you’ve started thinking about ways to make it work better for you. One of the best ways to make a cozier, more comfortable and better organized living space is to set up an …
+ read moreA Short Guide to Outdoor Recreation Options in and Around Athens
Dec 14, 2020
One of the best thing about attending college in Athens, Ohio, is the wealth of outdoor recreation options in the immediate area, plus many more available just a 30- to 45-minute drive away. You can be chilling out on the sofa in your Athens rental house or apartment, then if the spirit moves you, …
+ read moreBoba or Bubble Tea, Straight Out of Taiwan, Is Emerging in Ohio
Dec 07, 2020
Keeping up with trendy drinks can be tough, but now that you’re in a university town, keeping up with trends is kind of your duty now. So, here’s one that you may not be aware of that’s been bubbling up for a while. Just what is all this bubble or boba tea about? You …
+ read moreOU and Athens Want You to Stay Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Nov 30, 2020
With the vast majority of Ohio University students back in Athens for Fall and Spring Semesters, the local protocols for safeguarding yourself and others from the novel coronavirus are important to know. Plus if you follow the basic rules – most of which apply nearly everywhere these days – you’ll escape having locals send …
+ read moreColumbus Campus Isn’t Immune From Crime
Nov 25, 2020
Whether you live in Ohio State University housing or commute to campus from your Columbus Ohio rental housing, keep your safety in mind while on campus and in the community. Freshmen especially may not know they are vulnerable to crime at OSU and in Columbus. There are things you can do to stay safe. …
+ read moreCampus Isn’t Immune From Crime, Whether in Athens or Columbus
Nov 23, 2020
Whether you live in Ohio University housing or commute to campus from your Athens Ohio rental housing, keep your safety in mind while on campus and in the community. Freshmen especially may not know they are vulnerable to crime at OU and in Athens. If you’re living in an off-campus rental in Columbus, the …
+ read moreWhy Is Winter Break So Long?
Nov 16, 2020
Some people contend that winter breaks at American colleges and universities should be shorter. Generally, they last about a month, but may continue as long as six weeks at some colleges. And the trend is toward extending breaks even longer. Faced with the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, many universities (including Ohio University but not Ohio …
+ read moreBook Your Graduation Trip Way Before the Trip Date
Nov 09, 2020
Hey, senior. Congratulations! Getting your degree is no mean feat, and we’re glad you’re on your way to the finish line. Maybe you’re among the lucky ones who plan to celebrate with a graduation trip after you receive your diploma this year. If so, you have many options, from domestic to foreign. The good …
+ read more8 of the Top Graduation Trip Destinations
Nov 02, 2020
You’ll likely be working the 9 to 5 (or the equivalent or longer) routine for a good many years, so make your graduation sojourn count. Here are seven popular destinations you’ll enjoy, but you’re bound to discover many, many more where you and your companions can enjoy the adventure of a lifetime. If you’re …
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