Yearly Archives: 2020

Updated with current information for 2023 Who thinks about celebrating the American worker these days on Labor Day?  Not many of us, and that’s evidenced by the way we spend that September holiday. For most, it’s a day off from work (or classes), and we celebrate by barbecuing or having a party with a …

Yes, in person classes at Ohio University are expected to resume in the Fall of 2020 — at least tentatively. The OU Board of Trustees made the announcement in early June. That doesn’t mean we’re through this crisis, by a long shot. Life’s not returning to normal, whatever that means. But you can expect …

With your first year at Ohio University in the bag, you’re all geared up for the fall semester, tentatively planned to start Aug. 24 (because of the COVID-19 pandemic, everything has been more or less tentative). You’re excited about returning, but take note: if you’ve heard about the dreaded sophomore slump, it is real. …

Once you’re enrolled in a university, you may want to try out for an athletics team. You may have been playing the sport you’re interested in for a long time, or you may be a relative newcomer. With lots of practice and dedication, there’s a good chance you can play in a team sport …

Ohio University is planning to reopen for Fall Semester 2020. University officials are being vague over whether or not they are committing to in-person classes, no holds barred, but on June 5 the Board of Trustees did release guidelines for reopening. Athens saw a surge of COVID-19 cases in early July but those numbers …

Everybody’s been on picnics. Maybe your parents enjoyed taking the family out for an outdoor gathering by a lake or in a park, or you’ve taken your significant other out for a picnic date in the woods. But if by some miraculous happenstance you haven’t, we can assure you that it’s a lot of …

Classes are resuming at Ohio University in the Fall of 2020, at least tentatively. But the virus hasn’t gone away, even if our hopes for a normal existence have. How do you limit the spread of germs in your Athens Ohio apartment? Here are 6 cleaning tips to limit the spread of COVID-19. Stock …

Now that you’re vacating dorm life, a big question that will need an answer is which is the better choice for off-campus housing, an apartment or a house for rent in Athens, Ohio? Though everybody’s mileage may differ, for many college students a house is the best option for a college student, particularly if …

So, you’ve moved into your Athens Ohio apartment or house and you’ve decided it’s time to get a pet to keep you company. How great to have a loyal friend in your new apartment or house! Pet ownership has many positive benefits, from improving your mental health to lowering blood pressure to helping you …

Do you have any notion what really happened on July 4, 1776? Most people don’t but here’s a rundown. The war between colonists and British troops, aka the American Revolution, began on April 19, 1775, during the battles of Lexington and Concord when the first shots were fired. On July 2, 1776, the Second …