Category Archives: Blog Features

It’s the most wonderful time of year. Classes are winding down for the semester, Ohio University students are close to their winter break freedom, and the joy of the winter holidays is in the air. What better way to celebrate the end of another college semester and the upcoming festivities than by attending a …

Thanksgiving break marks the point in the fall semester where, save for finals, students start to check out. It’s a whopping five days of not having to think about classes, and at that point in the semester, it’s hard to come back from that. A lot of classmates return home to visit their families, …

There’s no shame in hanging around Athens for the Thanksgiving holiday break. In fact, it can be downright peaceful with the other students and many locals gone too. If you find yourself looking for a source of community on the holiday, look no further than the Athens Turkey Trot. The 17th annual 5k event …

Depending on where you’re at in Athens, you can tell fairly certainly that groups of buildings and homes were likely built in the same time period. But what about the majority of spots for Ohio University students to rent? And how do those older homes stack up to newer models? The answers might surprise …

With fall in the air, every Ohio University student’s favorite event is fast approaching. The Halloween Block Party returns to Athens on October 25th, 2025. If you’ve never attended, you’re in for a treat—and a few tricks. It’s arguably one of the biggest events in Athens, and it recently celebrated its 50th anniversary in …

Hunting for Ohio University rentals for the next school year is an exciting time. While part of you is focused on the current semester, you also get to daydream about what your life could be like next school year in a brand new college apartment that’s a stone’s throw from campus. While an affordable …

Fall in southern Ohio is a special time of year. With the temperatures dropping and leaves changing colors, it’s a season of comfort and coziness as winter slowly turns the corner. If you want to take part in the festivities, there’s no better place to go than the Hocking Hills Fall Fest Craft Show. …

It’s October, and it’s time to gear up for spooky season. There’s the Halloween Block Party that happens every year and tons more frightful fun to have. If you’ve ever wondered what The Ridges—formerly the Athens Lunatic Asylum—was like back in its heyday, walking tours are taking place in October. On October 11th, from …

The hustle and bustle of midterms comes during the first week of October for most students. It’s full of study groups crowding Alden Library, late night trips to get coffee to keep you going while churning out that paper, and a general sense of franticness across campus. Thankfully, one thing around the corner keeps …

Did you know that Athens was ranked one of the best hometowns in Ohio by Ohio Magazine in 2022? It’s no surprise—Athens is a fantastic place to live that is brimming with energy. Whether you’re considering a move for a job or you’re a student looking to live off-campus, an apartment for rent in …