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If you’re a fan of all things comedy and slapstick humor, Ohio University is putting on a show that you’re guaranteed to laugh out loud at. On September 20th, 2025, Sal Vulcano makes his way to campus as part of his Everything’s Fine tour. Vulcano is the co-creator and executive producer of one of …

Have you ever thought about studying abroad during your college career? For those who are curious about traveling outside their comfort zone—and some physical distance too—Ohio University is hosting its annual Global Opportunities Fair on September 23rd, 2025 from 10am-4pm. The Global Opportunities Fair provides students an extensive list of resources and information on …

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 …

Weekend an Important Tradition? About a month after settling in on campus—whether that’s in one of the many dorms or a sweet Ohio University off-campus rental—students start to miss home and their families. Surely the university realizes this, because one of their most popular weekends is only about a month after classes start. Family …

Imagine waking up in a room drenched in natural sunlight. You grab a good cup of coffee and sit out on a balcony that has nothing short of a stellar view of the city right in front of you. While this might sound like the typical experience for an upscale rental apartment in a …

Dinosaurs? At a music festival? It’s more likely than you think. From September 19th to the 21st, get ready to rock with the creatures that were destroyed by rocks at Lost Lands music festival. Grab your friends, a weekend’s worth of clothes and supplies, and head out to Legend Valley where Lost Lands takes …

Mark your calendars—the first home game of the 2025 football season is playing at Peden Stadium on Saturday, September 6th. The West Virginia Mountaineers will descend upon the foothills of Athens to battle with the Bobcats. If you’re a Bobcat, it’s basically a rite of passage to attend a football game on your home …

It’s no doubt that college is stressful at times. Students have a high workload while attending classes full-time. That combined with busy social lives, participation in additional extra curriculars, and general chores can create a busy schedule without much room to breathe. Ohio University recognizes that student mental health is important. Counseling and Psychological …

Not too many colleges can claim outdoor rock climbing as part of their freshman orientation program. Ohio University’s New Adventures program aims to create memorable, shared experiences for incoming first-year students while enjoying the great outdoors. Anyone can go through college orientation, but getting to scale rocky walls and formations at the Daniel Boone …

When you’re a full-time student juggling a daunting course load, a social life, and extracurriculars, finding precious time in your schedule to commute to and from class can feel challenging. Thankfully, you don’t have to look far to find a solution. There are some major upsides of calling an apartment that’s only a few …