Yearly Archives: 2024

The phrase “luxury apartment buildings” gets tossed around a lot, especially with the rise of the five over twos in urban areas that manage to squeeze hundreds of residents into their building with promise of high-end amenities. But what if you’re a college student? You’re likely not shacking up in a high-rise building while …

It’s an exciting moment in your year: either you’re just starting freshman year at a university and are eager for all the new experiences college has to offer, or you’re returning for another year to your cute, spacious apartment across from Ohio University and can’t wait to see all your friends and start another …

Did you know that the pawpaw is one of America’s largest fruit trees? Pawpaw trees grow all throughout Ohio, and they’re also found in most of the eastern United States as well, bar only a few exceptions. The fruit produced by the pawpaw trees is ovular with mottled green skin covering it, but once …

The Athens Community Arts and Music Festival is returning to Union Street for its annual gathering of talented creatives and vendors, live music, and community-centered fun on a perfect summer day in southeast Ohio.  If you haven’t had the chance to attend or you’ve never heard of it, the Athens Community Arts and Music …

When you’re searching for student homes to rent, deciding whether you want to take up residence in an apartment near Ohio University or find a home to split the rent with a friend or two can be a tough choice. Both types of housing offer their fair share of benefits and drawbacks (depending on …

Ask anyone in Columbus, and they’ll likely be able to list off some of their favorite summer festivals. There’s so many of them, that it sometimes feels like there’s something to do every week. One of the names you’ll likely hear over and over again from eager would-be festival goers is the Jazz & …

If you grew up going to your local county fair, you’ll know the immediate feelings of nostalgia that wash over you as you walk around the fairgrounds: the aromas of deep-fried food permeating the air, the rest of the fair-goers looking around in eager excitement, the slightly dubious fair rides, and of course, the …

Get ready to get your groove on when Hippie Fest makes its way to southeastern Ohio. The far-out festival that travels across state lines bringing good vibes and fun times with it is headed to Hocking Hills on August 10th and 11th. From vendors to live music and things to do, here’s what you …

Going off to college and living in the dorms for the first year or two is fun, but once you move into some Ohio University housing that’s off-campus, you might find yourself wanting to get a pet. Or, maybe your parents or guardians are letting you bring one of the family pets with you …

Stained glass is a craft as old as time. There’s something to say about a method of creating that has endured through the ages, first being used by the Romans in since around the first century AD. Fashioning beautiful pieces with stained glass that capture and reflect the sun in a dazzling array of …