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If you like rock music with blues and country vibes thrown in, you won’t want to miss Elle King when she rolls into town at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in September. Here’s what you need to know before the auditorium is taken asunder by the snares of guitars, drums, and raw vocal talent. …

Did you know that the pawpaw is one of America’s largest fruit trees? Pawpaw trees grow all throughout Ohio, and they’re also found in most of the eastern United States as well, bar only a few exceptions. The fruit produced by the pawpaw trees is ovular with mottled green skin covering it, but once …

When you’re in college and taking multiple classes at once and still trying to juggle any potential student jobs and social lives, things can sometimes get stressful or overwhelming at times. It’s important to take some time to yourself and get out in nature to decompress, and what better place to do just that …

Once you get far enough into southeastern Ohio, it’s hard to ignore that you’re getting into Appalachia with the verdant, lush forests and fields and the rolling foothills that surround the region. The history is seeped into the land, and the influences are many, even when you’re living in a larger area like Athens, …

We get it—it’s hard seeing your kids go off to college. They’re not around nearly as often anymore, and they’re getting ready to forge their own path in the world. Thankfully, most colleges like OU offer opportunities for parents to sneak down and see their kids who are living on campus or at an …

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, …