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If you’ve been paying attention to what’s been happening with Ohio’s public lands lately, you already know there’s a lot to be concerned about. Fracking on state parks, oil and gas deals made behind closed doors, communities bearing the brunt of decisions they had no say in — it’s a lot. The Great Ohio …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Here’s a throwback: Does anyone remember “The Dukes of Hazzard?” What started as a hit television show from the 70s spawned an entire franchise, and The Athena Cinema is showing the 2005 movie adaptation. As part of its “From the Hills and Hollers” series, The Athena Cinema shows “The Dukes of Hazzard” on April …

Get lost in the enchantment and spectacle of “Celtic Angels Ireland,” a performance that celebrates all things Irish. The performance makes its way to Ohio University’s Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The Celtic Angels are a group of women who sing, dance, and, of course, stamp their …

It’s easy to go through college without knowing too much about your professors. Sure, you might get snippets here and there of their personal lives, but–after all–their job is to teach you and impart knowledge, not use you as the pulpit for their latest diatribe. More than anything else, though, you can’t help but …

A lot happens in the shift from dorm life to living in an off-campus student home. Long gone are the days of sharing a bathroom with dozens of other students. The same goes for communal kitchens – those are a thing of the past. This time is about maximizing the college experience and experiencing …

If you asked nearly any adult to name a list of musicals, you can almost be assured that RENT will be included somewhere on that list. RENT is without a doubt one of the most well-known musicals of the present day, and the classic rock opera is making its way to the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni …

There’s no better excuse to step outside your off-campus student rental than to see “The Choir of Man” on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. After all, the well-loved musical has a working bar on stage. What more could a college student want than an excuse to …