Some incoming freshmen just can’t handle Athens after dark, Pat McGee, managing attorney for Ohio University’s Student Legal Services, said. Those students could receive burdensome tickets and court dates before they even get their first exam grade back.
Athens made headlines throughout the state — and the world — during Ohio University’s most recent academic year.
Forget taking out a loan for school — these days textbooks practically require mortgages.
Whether you want to pad your resume, give back to the community or knock out some court-ordered service hours, Athens has a number of volunteer opportunities for Ohio University students.
Transitioning to college life can present many challenges for new Ohio University students, but avoiding the ‘Freshman 15’ shouldn’t be one. Whether you like to walk, run, swim, skate or move in a plethora of different ways, OU has several facilities to meet your active desires:
Athens isn’t a big city by any measure, but there’s no shortage of public transportation options to get you from point A to point B.
Athens city residents interested in crafting local environmental policy have an opportunity to serve on the Athens Environment and Sustainability Commission.
With college-sized expenses, Bobcats have to find their own ways to stay on budget throughout the year.
An official recount Monday confirmed it: Athens city law director Pat Lang will be the next Athens County Common Pleas Court Judge.
Scheduling for the first time is a stressful process, but there are many helpful tips, which range from academic advisors to websites aggregating student opinion, to make the process easier.
After living and working in Athens for decades, many city officials know how to spot a freshman.
Athens has its fair share of varied venues for music and other performance, as patrons look for entertainment during the week.
Greetings, fellow Bobcats, and welcome to campus! I’m glad you’re here, and I’m sure it won’t be long until Athens feels like a second home.
If you’re a conservative Republican looking to surround yourself with scores of individuals who share the same political viewpoints as you, excuse the pun, but the city of Athens may not be the “right” place for you.
Athens is no stranger to its share of myths: from the “mothman” to the infamously haunted buildings that line The Ridges that overlook the Hocking River.
By Meryl Gottlieb| mg986611@ohiou.edu| @buzzlightmeryl
Freshman year means experiencing all of the local attractions that Athens County has to offer — and now, it also means bypassing some of them.
On April 23, Ohio University’s Student Senate wrapped up one of its most memorable years to date, which included negative national headlines and a controversial election. But this year could be one of the most groundbreaking and divisive ever for the body, which functions as the representative of OU students.
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