Category Archives: Blog Features
Apartment Hunting 101: What to Look for in a Student Rental
Mar 17, 2025
The time has finally come. You’re moving out of the dorms and into a student apartment that’s only a short distance away from campus. It’s a place entirely your own to decorate how you see fit. But there’s just one problem: you’ve never searched for an apartment before, and you want to ensure that …
+ read moreOff-Campus Living Expo Gives Buckeyes Valuable Renting Resources
Mar 04, 2025
Have you been dreaming of the day that you move into an apartment close to High Street and campus that you get to call your own? When you get to move out of the dorms and into one of the best spots in the city to rent for students? The Off-Campus Living Expo is …
+ read moreTabletop RPG Club: Roll for Adventure
Feb 18, 2025
If you’ve noticed that tabletop RPGs have gained popularity in recent years, you’re not crazy for thinking so. There’s a lot that factors into that surge of popularity like gaming streamers, accessibility, and community growth. If you’re among those new to the hobby and looking to explore, the Athens Public Library hosts weekly meetups …
+ read moreMeet and Mingle with Other Students Looking for Roommates
Feb 11, 2025
College is one of the best places to meet new people. And there’s no shortage of potential in the near-28,000 student body at Ohio University. But what do you do if you’re trying to move into one of the many popular student rentals in the area and your friends are already paired up? Or …
+ read moreFind a Roommate in No Time for Your Student Rental Home
Jan 28, 2025
Roommates: some of us love them, some of us hate them. No matter where you stand, you’ve probably had—or will have—them. But what happens when you’re left searching for an extra roommate for that cheap rental home with four huge bedrooms down the road from campus? Or that student apartment with plenty of amenities …
+ read moreOhio Brew Week: A Celebration of Ohio’s Craft Breweries
Jan 18, 2025
Athens has a totally different vibe in the summer than it does the rest of the year when school is in session. It’s kind of like a ghost town without the majority of the student population. Which, depending on how you like to spend your time, could be kind of cool. If you’re staying …
+ read moreMoms Weekend 2025 is Right Around the Corner at Ohio University
Jan 17, 2025
Like a lot of colleges across the country, Ohio University is no stranger to hosting family weekends. Ohio University parents’ weekends are some of the biggest campus-wide events every year. Being away from home for some students is tough, and family weekends give them a chance to spend extra time with their loved ones …
+ read moreHonoring Dr. King’s Legacy at OU: A Celebration of Diversity
Jan 14, 2025
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is fast approaching, and Ohio University is gearing up for its annual celebration of the civil rights leader and activist. The celebration begins on January 20th, 2025, lasting all week long, and its theme this year is “King’s Dream, Our Work.” What Sorts of Events Will Take Place? The …
+ read moreSafeguard Your Rights & Belongings: Essential Tips for Student Renters
Dec 30, 2024
There’s a lot of excitement that comes with renting your own student apartment across the way from Ohio University. There’s a sense of freedom now that you’re finally, officially on your own and out of the dorms. You’ll be able to host parties with friends, kick back with your roommates in your student rental …
+ read moreDitch the Dorm, Gain the Growth: The Off-Campus Rental Advantage
Dec 20, 2024
Students leave for college, and they’re more often than not living in the dorms for the first and maybe second year. It’s their first time away from home, but they’re within the confines of the university and have RAs around the corner for when they need help. It’s sort of like little baby doses …
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