Category Archives: Blog Features

Every year Athens pulls out all the stops for celebrating the nation’s independence with a rip-roaring 4th of July. This year is no exception with the 2019 Athens Fabulous Fourth, hosted by the city and other sponsors. The celebration kicks off on July 3, with such events as a Fabulous 4th Senior Queen Pageant, …

Bounty on the Bricks brings local farmers and food lovers together on August 3 for an evening of food, music and community sharing, in support of the Southeast Ohio Food Bank and its member food pantries. Many people go hungry in Athens County and in SE Ohio; this venerable organization has been on the …

If you’re stuck in Athens taking summer classes, take heart – there’s plenty to look forward to on the local summer scene whenever you take a break from the grind. One of the most eagerly anticipated summer events is Ohio Brew Week, scheduled for July 12-20. It’s a nine-day celebration of Ohio craft brews …

One important July date not to miss if you’re intending to be a summer 2019 grad is July 15: that’s the last day you can apply for summer graduation from OU. That’s right – graduation isn’t automatic, just because you successfully complete all the coursework. You still have to apply. So by applying for …

Open registration for the fall semester at OU is ongoing until Sept. 6. But if you’re in Athens right now in June and July, chances are you’re enrolled in the summer session. While summer classes can be intense, packing so much instruction into such an abbreviated session, you pretty much have to stay focused …

Dark skies are becoming an increasingly rare and precious phenomenon. Lots of people of university age may never have even seen a dark sky, or witnessed the dazzling brilliance of such celestial wonders as Mars, Jupiter, the Rings of Saturn and the Milky Way. Fortunately you have a nearby, on-campus opportunity to view these …

If you’re in the process of enrolling at OU for the fall semester, you’re probably aware of the mandatory Bobcat Student Orientation, aka BSO. The purpose of BSO is to extend the welcome mat to all new university students and transfers, making them feel more connected and assuring academic success. That’s a worthy goal, …

The Athens Pride Fest 2019 is ongoing this week. Co-sponsored by the LGBT Center and OhioHealth!, the festival finishes up this Saturday, June 8, with a parade at 11 am, starting at the Baker University Center. Marchers should line up at 10 a.m. The parade route will follow Court Street, with a rally afterward …

As the spring semester winds down, most OU students will be getting ready to head home for summer. But if you’re facing a warm season stay in Athens to pick up some classes, you’re probably missing your friends and roommates already. Sigh—it may be a cruel, cruel summer without your pals or your significant …

One of the best things about being able to walk or ride a bike from rentals close to OU is all the free stuff you can partake of if you live nearby. For instance there’s the next “Under the Elms Summer Concert Series” scheduled for Wednesday, June 12: “Raise the Curtain: Music from Stage …