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Fall is right around the corner, and with it brings a new explosion of blooms and color to our landscapes. It’s our favorite season hands-down for tons of reasons. There’s the crisp breeze in the air, the leaves changing color, and all of the pumpkin spice everything. To say that there’s a lot going …

Athens is known for being in a particular area of southeast Ohio, just on the edge of Appalachia. The city is surrounded by towering trees and lush landscapes. It’s home to natural sanctuaries like Strouds Run State Park and plenty of other nature trails. If you’re enamored with the variety of natural life outside …

Ohio’s Brewery Running Series—yes, that is a thing—is teaming up with Athens’ perennial favorite brewery, Jackie O’s, to bring a 5k race to Athens that both starts and ends at Jackie O’s and promises fun, free beer, and a great chance to get out and get active with your community. This is also your …

Rooftop bars are something of a modern-day phenomenon. They started popping up in the mid 2010s and have only exploded in popularity since. They give urban dwellers in congested cities an outdoor area to hang out and relax, and they offer up great views of stunning city skylines. Columbus is home to numerous rooftop …

If you’ve noticed that tabletop RPGs have gained popularity in recent years, you’re not crazy for thinking so. There’s a lot that factors into that surge of popularity like gaming streamers, accessibility, and community growth. If you’re among those new to the hobby and looking to explore, the Athens Public Library hosts weekly meetups …

Like a lot of colleges across the country, Ohio University is no stranger to hosting family weekends. Ohio University parents’ weekends are some of the biggest campus-wide events every year. Being away from home for some students is tough, and family weekends give them a chance to spend extra time with their loved ones …

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is fast approaching, and Ohio University is gearing up for its annual celebration of the civil rights leader and activist. The celebration begins on January 20th, 2025, lasting all week long, and its theme this year is “King’s Dream, Our Work.” What Sorts of Events Will Take Place? The …

There’s a lot of excitement that comes with renting your own student apartment across the way from Ohio University. There’s a sense of freedom now that you’re finally, officially on your own and out of the dorms. You’ll be able to host parties with friends, kick back with your roommates in your student rental …

Students leave for college, and they’re more often than not living in the dorms for the first and maybe second year. It’s their first time away from home, but they’re within the confines of the university and have RAs around the corner for when they need help. It’s sort of like little baby doses …

Being a student is sometimes challenging. Not only are you out on your own living away from home for the first time, but you’ve also got a schedule full of classes to attend and study for. And a social life to keep up with. And don’t forget to get your daily exercise in. Did …