Monthly Archives: April 2026

Athens Gardeners Can Stock Up on Native and Deer-Resistant Plants for Cheap This Spring

Apr 24, 2026

Gardening in Athens comes with a specific kind of frustration that anyone who has tried it knows well. You plant something, you tend to it, and then a deer finds it before you get to enjoy it. A lot of what gets sold as “deer resistant” at big box stores turns out not to …

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Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Prioritizing Mental Health in College

Apr 17, 2026

College is an exciting experience full of new friends, experiences, and independence, but it’s also a daunting time of uncertainties and searching for who you want to be. And the entire time you’re in this transformative period, you’re also expected to take 15+ credit hours, work a part-time job, pay bills, and maintain a …

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Athens’ Beloved Road Race Celebrates Nearly Six Decades This Spring

Apr 03, 2026

It’s almost time for one of the biggest springtime events of the year: the Athens Full and Half Marathons. Known as “Ohio’s Longest Running Marathon,” the race began in 1968 and marks its 59th year this spring. Both races are taking place live on Sunday, April 19, 2026. They start at 8:00 AM near …

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