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Unwind with the Sound of Woodwinds at Ohio University

Nov 11, 2024

Woodwinds undoubtedly have some of the most diverse sounds within the family of instruments itself. There are the rich, sharp tones of the clarinet, the whimsical flittering of the flute, and the bright sounds of the saxophone. They’re popular instruments, and for good reason. If you’re a fan of classical musical, you’re not going …

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A Christmas Comedy with a Side of Catholic Guilt: From the Hills and Hollers Returns at Athena Cinema

Nov 09, 2024

Athens is home to plenty of great local businesses. If you live in Athens or frequent the small businesses that call it home, the sense of community is almost palpable. And one of the local favorites—and longest running—is the Athena Cinema. Established over 100 years ago in 1915, it’s arguably one of the nicest …

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Living Large: Essential Tips for Sharing a College Rental with More Than 3 Roommates

Oct 07, 2024

So, you’re looking to gather all of your friends and move into a spacious home with three or more bedrooms across the way from campus. It honestly sounds like a living situation where you would get to form some of the best memories of your college experience so far. And while having all of …

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Down-Home Fun in Athens County: Don’t Miss the Albany Independent Fair!

Sep 16, 2024

There’s something about fairs that capture the spirit of americana perfectly—fried food, farm animals, baked goods, and live music stir up feelings of nostalgia from childhood while attending local county fairs during the summer.  If you can’t shake that feeling of nostalgia in September, be sure to check out the Albany Independent Fair for …

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MoSo Farm’s Fall Harvest Show: A Night of Music and Community

While a lot of folks consider bountiful harvests to happen during the summer (think fresh vegetables, ripe, juicy stone fruits, and more), there are actually a ton of fresh produce that reaches peak ripeness and flavor during the fall months—after all, the harvest moon happens in late September, named so because it enabled farmers …

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Calling All Coffee Connoisseurs: The Columbus Coffee Festival is Brewing Up Fun!

Sep 09, 2024

We’ve all depended upon it at some point—from all-nighters to get that college paper submitted to getting that pick-me-up that’s much needed in the morning to fend off drowsiness. And if you haven’t, you might be some sort of superhuman anomaly. We’re, of course, talking about coffee, that magical morning elixir that fully turns …

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Backyard on a Budget: Creating the Ultimate Hangout Space for Your College Rental

Aug 19, 2024

Spacious college rentals with equally big backyards are kind of the holy grail of rental units while you’re in school. If you’re lucky enough to find an affordable student home for rent with ample outdoor space, you’ve hit the jackpot. If you’re the outgoing type, your social calendar just got a whole lot busier …

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Luxury on a Budget? Exploring the Must-Haves of High-End College Living

Aug 05, 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 …

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Gear Up for Bobcat Life: Your Guide to Ohio University’s Welcome Week

Jul 29, 2024

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 …

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Pawpaws and Partying: A Weekend of Weird and Wonderful Fun in Ohio

Jul 22, 2024

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 …

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