Monthly Archives: August 2020

Have you Zoomed a happy hour yet? If not, you’re missing out. In the age of Coronavirus, Zoom (or whatever video conferencing app you use) brings the Crystal or J-Bar to your apartment Athens style. Practice social distance and still get your social time in. Here’s the thing — it can admittedly be rough …

Updated with current information for 2023 Who thinks about celebrating the American worker these days on Labor Day?  Not many of us, and that’s evidenced by the way we spend that September holiday. For most, it’s a day off from work (or classes), and we celebrate by barbecuing or having a party with a …

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 …

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. …

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 …