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Long-Distance College Romance: Not Easy

Jan 18, 2021

You’ve been together since high school. Or maybe you just met that summer before you went away for college. What are the chances your romance will last while you’re separated by distance, attending different colleges, or perhaps one of you working in your hometown and the other going to school? How this works out …

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For the Best View of Athens, Don’t Miss Climbing Bong Hill

Jan 11, 2021

If you’re an Ohio University student, current or past, you likely have heard of, and maybe even visited, Bong Hill. Generations of OU students have trekked east across the Hocking River to ascend to this memorable vantage point from which to view much of the city of Athens and OU campus. If you’re new …

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Renting Furniture: Pros and Cons

Jan 04, 2021

Whether you live in a rental house or apartment in Athens or Columbus, you will need some furniture if your new place isn’t furnished. Perhaps your parents have some extra pieces of furniture to get you going. Or you may be able to find what you need from local resale shops such as the …

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Create an Office Space at Home

Dec 21, 2020

Updated with current information for 2023 Now that you’ve been settling into your rental housing, whether in Columbus or Athens, maybe you’ve started thinking about ways to make it work better for you. One of the best ways to make a cozier, more comfortable and better organized living space is to set up an …

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A Short Guide to Outdoor Recreation Options in and Around Athens

Dec 14, 2020

One of the best thing about attending college in Athens, Ohio, is the wealth of outdoor recreation options in the immediate area, plus many more available just a 30- to 45-minute drive away. You can be chilling out on the sofa in your Athens rental house or apartment, then if the spirit moves you, …

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Boba or Bubble Tea, Straight Out of Taiwan, Is Emerging in Ohio

Dec 07, 2020

Keeping up with trendy drinks can be tough, but now that you’re in a university town, keeping up with trends is kind of your duty now. So, here’s one that you may not be aware of that’s been bubbling up for a while. Just what is all this bubble or boba tea about? You …

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OU and Athens Want You to Stay Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nov 30, 2020

With the vast majority of Ohio University students back in Athens for Fall and Spring Semesters, the local protocols for safeguarding yourself and others from the novel coronavirus are important to know. Plus if you follow the basic rules – most of which apply nearly everywhere these days – you’ll escape having locals send …

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Campus Isn’t Immune From Crime, Whether in Athens or Columbus

Nov 23, 2020

Whether you live in Ohio University housing or commute to campus from your Athens Ohio rental housing, keep your safety in mind while on campus and in the community. Freshmen especially may not know they are vulnerable to crime at OU and in Athens. If you’re living in an off-campus rental in Columbus, the …

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Why Is Winter Break So Long?

Nov 16, 2020

Some people contend that winter breaks at American colleges and universities should be shorter. Generally, they last about a month, but may continue as long as six weeks at some colleges. And the trend is toward extending breaks even longer. Faced with the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, many universities (including Ohio University but not Ohio …

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Book Your Graduation Trip Way Before the Trip Date

Nov 09, 2020

Hey, senior. Congratulations! Getting your degree is no mean feat, and we’re glad you’re on your way to the finish line. Maybe you’re among the lucky ones who plan to celebrate with a graduation trip after you receive your diploma this year. If so, you have many options, from domestic to foreign. The good …

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