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Yes, OU Classes Return in the Fall: 5 Ways to Social Distance

Aug 17, 2020

Yes, in person classes at Ohio University are expected to resume in the Fall of 2020 — at least tentatively. The OU Board of Trustees made the announcement in early June. That doesn’t mean we’re through this crisis, by a long shot. Life’s not returning to normal, whatever that means. But you can expect …

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Sophomore Slump Afflicts 2nd-Year Students

Aug 10, 2020

With your first year at Ohio University in the bag, you’re all geared up for the fall semester, tentatively planned to start Aug. 24 (because of the COVID-19 pandemic, everything has been more or less tentative). You’re excited about returning, but take note: if you’ve heard about the dreaded sophomore slump, it is real. …

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Trying Out for a Sports Team

Aug 03, 2020

Once you’re enrolled in a university, you may want to try out for an athletics team. You may have been playing the sport you’re interested in for a long time, or you may be a relative newcomer. With lots of practice and dedication, there’s a good chance you can play in a team sport …

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Yes, OU Will Return in the Fall: Prepare Your Athens Ohio Student Rental for Lift Off!

Jul 27, 2020

Ohio University is planning to reopen for Fall Semester 2020. University officials are being vague over whether or not they are committing to in-person classes, no holds barred, but on June 5 the Board of Trustees did release guidelines for reopening. Athens saw a surge of COVID-19 cases in early July but those numbers …

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Picnicking Outdoors in and Around Athens This Fall

Jul 20, 2020

Everybody’s been on picnics. Maybe your parents enjoyed taking the family out for an outdoor gathering by a lake or in a park, or you’ve taken your significant other out for a picnic date in the woods. But if by some miraculous happenstance you haven’t, we can assure you that it’s a lot of …

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6 Cleaning Tips to Protect Your Ohio University Rental from COVID-19

Jul 13, 2020

Classes are resuming at Ohio University in the Fall of 2020, at least tentatively. But the virus hasn’t gone away, even if our hopes for a normal existence have. How do you limit the spread of germs in your Athens Ohio apartment? Here are 6 cleaning tips to limit the spread of COVID-19. Stock …

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Seeking Off-Campus Housing? Is a House or Apartment Better?

Jul 06, 2020

Now that you’re vacating dorm life, a big question that will need an answer is which is the better choice for off-campus housing, an apartment or a house for rent in Athens, Ohio? Though everybody’s mileage may differ, for many college students a house is the best option for a college student, particularly if …

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Are You Ready for a Pet?

Jun 29, 2020

So, you’ve moved into your Athens Ohio apartment or house and you’ve decided it’s time to get a pet to keep you company. How great to have a loyal friend in your new apartment or house! Pet ownership has many positive benefits, from improving your mental health to lowering blood pressure to helping you …

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What the 4th of July Is About

Jun 27, 2020

Do you have any notion what really happened on July 4, 1776? Most people don’t but here’s a rundown. The war between colonists and British troops, aka the American Revolution, began on April 19, 1775, during the battles of Lexington and Concord when the first shots were fired. On July 2, 1776, the Second …

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Is an Online Summer (or Fall) Class Right for You?

Jun 26, 2020

In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, more schools are offering online courses than ever before. In fact, during the spring of 2020, that was your only option. The good news is you got to go to class without ever leaving your Athens Ohio apartment. And the bad? You nearly slaughtered your roommate because …

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