Good morning, Vinton County. Behind every professor's office door lies more than just academic expertise—there's a potential mentor, reference writer, and career connector waiting to be discovered. Ohio University student Abby Jenkins makes a compelling case for coffee dates with faculty members, highlighting how these relationships can transform your college experience through recommendation letters, job referrals, and invaluable life wisdom that extends far beyond classroom discussions.
The volleyball court tells a different story this week as Rio Grande's RedStorm hit a rough patch in Michigan, dropping consecutive matches despite solid performances from Taylor Bartrum and Kelli Stewart. The team now sits at 4-4 for the season with a challenging matchup against 14th-ranked Mount Vernon Nazarene looming. Meanwhile, Athens is taking proactive steps toward safer housing with a proposed subcommittee focused on rental code inspections—an initiative that's already garnering strong support from landlords and housing advocates alike.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🎓 Professors are people worth getting to know beyond the classroom. Ohio University student Abby Jenkins recommends meeting professors for coffee or lunch each semester, creating valuable connections that extend beyond academic discussions. These relationships can lead to recommendation letters, job referrals, and insider knowledge about campus resources. Studies show student-teacher relationships improve course comprehension and provide social support, while also benefiting the entire university community. Jenkins encourages students to approach professors professionally and appreciate them as mentors with rich life experiences to share.
🏐 Rio Grande volleyball team stumbles in Michigan matchups. The RedStorm dropped consecutive matches to Spring Arbor University and 15th-ranked Aquinas College during the OnSet Invitational in Fort Wayne. Despite solid performances from Taylor Bartrum (11 kills) and Kelli Stewart (10 kills), Rio Grande struggled with a .094 attack percentage against undefeated Spring Arbor. The team showed improved hitting against Aquinas but couldn't overcome the Saints' impressive .343 attack mark. Now sitting at 4-4 for the season, the RedStorm will look to snap their three-game losing streak when they face 14th-ranked Mount Vernon Nazarene on Wednesday.
🏠 Athens tackles rental safety with new city subcommittee proposal. City Council member Alan Swank introduced a resolution to establish a one-year Affordable Housing Commission subcommittee focused on reviewing rental code inspection processes. The initiative aims to enhance code compliance and ensure rental unit safety throughout Athens. Local landlords, property managers, and housing advocates voiced strong support during Monday's committee session, highlighting how proper code enforcement protects tenants and creates a level playing field for responsible landlords. If approved at next week's council meeting, the subcommittee would deliver research-based recommendations to improve city services and rental conditions.
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Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
-Ephesians 4:32
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