Category Archives: Blog Features
Ohio 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 …
+ read moreStrike the Perfect Balance: Student Life and Home Responsibilities
Dec 12, 2024
Being a student is sometimes challenging. Not only are you out on your own living away from home for the first time, but you’ve also got a schedule full of classes to attend and study for. And a social life to keep up with. And don’t forget to get your daily exercise in. Did …
+ read moreMastering the Art of Rest at the Columbus Museum of Art
Dec 10, 2024
With the end of the year quickly approaching, it’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle. It’s that time of year after Thanksgiving where time enters a sort of limbo state, no one knows what day it is, and there’s still so much to do. Grabbing last-minute holiday gifts, studying for exams …
+ read moreCatch the Holiday Spirit with the Columbus Symphony in Nelsonville
Dec 06, 2024
Winter is coming, and the folks at the Columbus Symphony couldn’t be more excited about it. The holidays and the winter season are full of classic musical favorites. Take time in between studying for end-of-semester finals and heading back home for winter break to see one of the most beloved holiday traditions by the …
+ read moreA Christmas Carol Returns to Ohio University’s Mainstage This Season
Nov 29, 2024
The holidays are fast approaching. With it comes students frantically scrambling to study for final exams and thinking about their winter holiday plans with their families. The season also naturally comes along with plenty of holiday-inspired performances from local theaters. This holiday season, carve out some time from studying for those exams, and make …
+ read moreKeep Your Space Ship-Shape: Student Apartment Maintenance
Nov 25, 2024
So, you just rented a snazzy three-bedroom home around the corner from campus with your two best friends. Or maybe it was a gargantuan five-bedroom rental in the best spot possible. Either way, you and your roommates couldn’t be more thrilled. But the fact of the matter is that Athens homes are kind of …
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