Category Archives: Blog Features

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 …

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 …

As the last of the Millennials make their way through college, we’ve been anticipating the arrival en masse of the Gen Zers – now thoroughly represented as underclassmen, and taking the mantle from the Mighty Millennials, who are at present busy overwhelming the workplace. Traits of Gen Z Gen Z, defined as those born …

Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some of the July 4 events in Athens likely will be adjusted and/or canceled. Check with the Athens County Convention & Visitors Bureau for updates. Ohio University is only holding online classes this summer. July 4 is of course the day we celebrate our nation’s independence. This year …

Maybe you loathe social media. We understand. However, you should try to overcome your loathing as you huddle in your Athens Ohio housing long enough to build your personal brand. With the COVID-19 public health emergency still hanging around, you should have more time than ever for this sort of self-improvement effort. You’ve grown …

If you’re staying in one of the university rentals in Athens Ohio during the summer, take heart. It’s not the worst place you can be. Here are some suggestions to make this a more enriching and productive experience. (This blog has been updated to reflect changes resulting from the COVID-19 public health emergency.) Music, …

You may have had to live in the dorm your freshman and sophomore year because of Ohio University’s rules. Maybe you’re an upperclassman and you still haven’t made the break, but you’re thinking it might be time to look for Athens Ohio rentals close to OU. Here are some signs you may be ready …

Ugh. Summer school. Possibly you have bad memories of it from the past, and loathe the idea of wasting your summer cramming. But here’s the deal: summer course work is becoming the norm for many college students. For some, it’s an opportunity to get ahead, taking a course they need in the summer when …

Have a yen to go global with your studies? Ohio University has you covered. OU is among the first U.S. universities to endorse the NAFSA Association of International Educators’ principles supporting the idea that understanding of other languages and cultures improves our country’s ability to function in an interdependent world. In keeping with that …

This is a notice on Ohio University’s website: Under the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, after weighing the needs for proper health and safety of our community and staff, this year’s in-person Campus Rec Summer Camp program has been canceled. The following article was posted before the pandemic emergency but we’re hoping the information will …