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Yeah, it’s cold, but love is in air, if you’re lucky enough to catch it. And even if you don’t have a date this Valentine’s Day, find a single friend and plan a friend date. Or treat yourself to dinner for one. When it comes to romance, Athens serves it up by candlelight. Here …

Brrrr! Step outside to go to class, and you just might wonder how the Yetis can stand it. But unless you’re lucky enough to own a car, you’ll be walking a fair amount this winter. Better dress thick and stand tall. Your grandparents had to walk through three miles of six foot snow uphill …

Winters can be brutal on Ohio University housing. And while you ultimately aren’t responsible for most damage caused by weather, it still can be a major inconvenience on your life. It’s best to be proactive and take the needed steps to keep weather damage to a minimum. Your landlord will thank you, and you’ll …

Think your toes are numb now? Have you looked at your energy bill? Trust us, you won’t be able to feel your face. Athens winters can get cold, and uptown rentals in Athens Ohio are notoriously drafty. But you don’t need to take high heating costs sitting down. Batten down the hatches and save …

As Fall Quarter comes to a grueling, grinding end, sometimes the best way to catch a breather is to take in a little holiday cheer and remember that Christmas is right around the corner. Here are 3 awesome Christmas events to get in the spirit. Enjoy the Christmas Lights of Uptown Athens Uptown Athens …

Updated with current information for 2023 You know who’s planning their Christmas shopping as soon as students leave for the holiday break? Burglars. But like Santa Claus on opposite day, they take instead of give. Don’t leave out any cookies, not to mention your iPad, as a token for their trouble. Thieves just might …

Why put off your holiday shopping until Christmas winter break? The truth is that there are plenty of unique gift ideas waiting you right outside your Athens Ohio apartment. You’ll be supporting the local community, and giving friends and family a taste of Athens. That’s something you can’t order on Amazon or pick up …

Finding the right Athens Ohio apartment, one that not only fits our needs but is actually kinda cool, can feel like discovering a dimebag in a haystack. Good luck. You’re going to need it. But there are tricks to make the search easier. Here are 4 resources for better house hunting. Word of Mouth …

Pee-yew! Smell that? It’s the rank odor of a slum lord. Like the green percolating mac-n-cheese science experiment your roommate left in the fridge, bad landlords smell as soon as you open the door. Here are five tricks to spotting slum scamsters before you sign the lease. Bad Rap Word gets around, especially when …

Updated with current information for 2022 Halloween is right around the corner. For some, it’s the party of the century. For others, it’s the 9th pit of hell. Love it or hate it, we all have to survive it. Good luck if you live in an Athens apartment in the middle of Court Street, …