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Don’t Leave Your Student Rental a Sitting Duck for Burglars Winter Break
Dec 06, 2021
Are you leaving your off-campus apartment or house in Columbus or Athens empty for Winter Break this year? If are abandoning your student rental, take some simple precautions to protect against a possible burglary. These tips apply equally whether you’re leaving for Winter, Spring or Summer breaks, or even for a road-trip weekend. Police …
+ read moreYou Might Stay in Athens Winter Break? Consider the Pros and Cons
Nov 29, 2021
Before you know it, Ohio University will take its annual Winter Break. This is a month for students and faculty to catch their breath from a busy Fall Semester and then gird their loins for an even busier Spring Semester. Rather than head back to mom and dad’s for the month-long break (Dec. 11 …
+ read moreConsider the Pros and Cons of Staying in Columbus for Winter Break
Nov 22, 2021
In mid-December, thousands of Ohio State University students will head home for the several-week Winter Break. But many will opt to stay in their Columbus rental house or apartment. If you haven’t decided whether to stay or leave, consider the pros and cons in this article. (In some cases, an advantage might be the …
+ read moreYou’ve Never Rented a Place to Live Before? We Have You Covered!
Nov 08, 2021
If you’re shopping for your first house or apartment to rent in Columbus, Athens or wherever, you have something in common with millions of other people who have had the same experience. There’s a first time for everything, including living in rental housing. Your path into the rental housing world can be made much …
+ read moreTake Steps to Prevent Getting the Dreaded ‘Freshman 15’ at College
Nov 01, 2021
Some things never change. Just as was the case in 1982, some 40 years later college students, including both Buckeyes and Bobcats, have to be wary of the dreaded Freshman 15. This accursed affliction strikes many college freshmen who struggle to acclimate themselves to dining-hall food. Having the option to choose nearly any food …
+ read moreMoving Off-Campus Doesn’t Have to Be Stressful; Follow These Tips
Oct 18, 2021
Now that you’ve chosen your ideal off-campus rental, you’ll need to consider various tasks that need to be completed both before and after your move-in. This applies whether you’re inhabiting your new home in the fall or later in the academic year. Ohio State University’s Student Life department has extensive information on its website …
+ read moreHikers on OU’s Ridges Property Will Enjoy a New, Enhanced Experience
Oct 11, 2021
For generations of Ohio University students and townspeople who have enjoyed the outdoor attractions of OU’s Ridges property, they should be in for a surprise the next time they walk there. As part of the university’s OHIO Museum Complex (OMC), much of the Ridges’ undeveloped area has been dubbed an Outdoor Museum. Hikers on …
+ read moreAthens Boasts Unlimited Options for Enjoying the Area’s Fall Foliage
Oct 04, 2021
One of Athens’ biggest fall attractions – rivaling Ohio University’s Homecoming or its potential for inspiration and excitement – is the annual fall foliage show in the forests of Athens County and surrounding southeast Ohio. While you likely can enjoy a bit of the leafy extravaganza right from the front porch of your Athens …
+ read moreAvoid Friction With Your New Housemates by Following These Tips
Sep 30, 2021
It’s not news that living in a house with other people – whether family, friends or strangers – can be difficult. People by their nature have difference priorities, temperaments and preferences. That can provide fuel for friction between housemates. If you’re a first-time renter – for example, an Ohio University or Ohio State student …
+ read moreThe Undersung Pawpaw the Centerpiece of a Great Athens Area Festival
Sep 15, 2021
It’s difficult to come up with a better way to integrate town and gown than with a big festival event that draws from both communities. In Athens, arguably the festival that best accomplishes this feat is the Ohio Pawpaw Festival. Well, technically, the annual celebration of this obscure native fruit takes place six miles …
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