Category Archives: Blog Features

If your parents are coming with you to help you move in your Athens Ohio housing this August, you may want to look into some things that are fun to do locally, once the hard part of the move is concluded. You can make the rounds of the campus and sample the college town …

If you’re planning to get around Athens this fall and winter without benefit of a car, take heart. The ride-hailing service Lyft is here, so as long as you’ve got a smartphone and a credit card, you’re good to go. You no-doubt know how it works: summon a driver through the app, wait a …

Still pondering what’s the best place to rent in Athens, Ohio? If you like living in the midst of a lively scene, consider uptown Athens rentals, where you’ll be in the heart of things. Rest assured, it doesn’t get much livelier than Uptown’s Court Street. What’s more, if you’re moving in soon, you’ll be …

You have plenty of opportunities as an OU student to stay fit, whether it’s by enrolling in a physical fitness class or just making use of the U’s extensive gym offerings. But if you’re in Athens for the summer and you’re looking around for a new activity to get you and your friends out …

Every year Athens pulls out all the stops for celebrating the nation’s independence with a rip-roaring 4th of July. This year is no exception with the 2019 Athens Fabulous Fourth, hosted by the city and other sponsors. The celebration kicks off on July 3, with such events as a Fabulous 4th Senior Queen Pageant, …

Bounty on the Bricks brings local farmers and food lovers together on August 3 for an evening of food, music and community sharing, in support of the Southeast Ohio Food Bank and its member food pantries. Many people go hungry in Athens County and in SE Ohio; this venerable organization has been on the …

One important July date not to miss if you’re intending to be a summer 2019 grad is July 15: that’s the last day you can apply for summer graduation from OU. That’s right – graduation isn’t automatic, just because you successfully complete all the coursework. You still have to apply. So by applying for …

Open registration for the fall semester at OU is ongoing until Sept. 6. But if you’re in Athens right now in June and July, chances are you’re enrolled in the summer session. While summer classes can be intense, packing so much instruction into such an abbreviated session, you pretty much have to stay focused …

Dark skies are becoming an increasingly rare and precious phenomenon. Lots of people of university age may never have even seen a dark sky, or witnessed the dazzling brilliance of such celestial wonders as Mars, Jupiter, the Rings of Saturn and the Milky Way. Fortunately you have a nearby, on-campus opportunity to view these …

If you’re in the process of enrolling at OU for the fall semester, you’re probably aware of the mandatory Bobcat Student Orientation, aka BSO. The purpose of BSO is to extend the welcome mat to all new university students and transfers, making them feel more connected and assuring academic success. That’s a worthy goal, …