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Spectators at the Life Out of Balance display. Photo Courtesy of Emily Davis Gallery.
Myers School of Art Presents 'Life Out of Balance'
By Olivia Richardson, Layout Editor • April 12, 2024

From March 11 to April 19, the Emily Davis Gallery at the Myers School of Art is home to the Life Out of Balance show. Featuring the art of nine artists, the show raises the question: How will we find a way to live within balance?  Life Out of Balance showcases the work of a Myers Schools of Art alumni, Maria Uhase. Her work explores the transformation of nature and animals and plant life in distress. Arnold...

Graphic created with images from Downtown Akron Partnership.
Celebrate Spring in a Sea of Pink: Top 5 Must-Dos at the 2024 Akron Sakura Festival
By Sarah Burneson, Editor-in-Chief • April 3, 2024

According to our recent Instagram Story poll, many of our readers weren’t aware of the cherry blossom trees along the Towpath, and some weren’t aware of the Towpath itself. A fantastic opportunity to learn more about and enjoy both while exploring Japanese culture and traditions is happening this Saturday, April 6 from 3 to 9 p.m. along the downtown Akron leg of the Towpath.   The Downtown...

What Our Staffers Do for Easter
What Our Staffers Do for Easter
By Amore Hill, Correspondent • March 30, 2024

When thinking about the holiday Easter the first thing I picture is a giant bunny hiding eggs for children to find. Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from death, also marking the end of Lent. Though not all families that celebrate Easter are religious, some families enjoy the events that come with Easter like the egg hunts, festivals, and feasts. Seemingly...

The Cave Bear displayed in Crouse Hall. Photo Courtesy of the UA Geosciences Twitter (X) account.
Akron Goes "Ice Age" for Naming of Cave Bear
By Amore Hill, Correspondent • March 12, 2024

Inside our very own Crouse Hall lurks one of the most feared apex predators of all time. The creature is a bear that is eight feet long and can weigh up to 1,300 pounds (according to wikipedia), though our specimen is more likely in the 500lb range. Luckily, the bear is not living but merely bones on for display within Crouse Hall. The bear is the skeleton simply referred to as the “cave bear.” The...

Graphic by Olivia Richardson.
Seeking Nominations: 24 Zips for 2024
By Olivia Richardson, Layout Editor • March 10, 2024

The Buchtelite is seeking the kind of Zips we’d all like to know. These are current students who deserve the spotlight - even for achievements and qualities not traditionally recognized. We're talking about qualities like being the friend who always has your back and achievements like being the person who did all the work in for the group project. We are accepting nominations for the 24 Zips of...

Meet the Staff
Emily Cathers
Emily Cathers
Contributor

I'm a sophomore, studio art major and a media production minor. I love writing poetry and short stories. I'm a member of ZTV and I have an on-campus job at the Myers School of Art. Writing and art have...

ZipsGuide: Celebrate Black History Month by supporting Black-owned businesses in Akron
ZipsGuide: Celebrate Black History Month by supporting Black-owned businesses in Akron
By Anthony Nichols, Contributor • March 1, 2024
The Cher Show logo courtesy of Playhouse Square.
Broadway in Akron set to finish its musical season with “The Cher Show” and “Clue”
By Taylor Lorence, Correspondent • November 27, 2023
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What Our Staffers Do for Easter
What Our Staffers Do for Easter
By Amore Hill, Correspondent • March 30, 2024

When thinking about the holiday Easter the first thing I picture is a giant bunny hiding eggs for children to find. Easter is a Christian holiday...

Map of Australia with pins. Picture Credentials: Pexels, Catarina Sousa.
Culture Shocks and First Impressions of Australia
By Taylor Lorence, Correspondent • March 10, 2024

Studying abroad has always been on my bucket list. Being able to immerse yourself in a culture so different from your own, live like the locals,...

Graphic created with images from Downtown Akron Partnership.
Celebrate Spring in a Sea of Pink: Top 5 Must-Dos at the 2024 Akron Sakura Festival
By Sarah Burneson, Editor-in-Chief • April 3, 2024

According to our recent Instagram Story poll, many of our readers weren’t aware of the cherry blossom trees along the Towpath, and some weren’t...

Liam Kidd, Heavy is the Head shown at the 88th Juried Student Exhibition at The University of Akron Myers School of Art.
Gallery Rewind: The Myers School of Art 88th Juried Student Exhibition
By Shananne Lewis and Philip Patnode March 8, 2024

The 88th Juried Student Exhibition at Myers School of Art left an impression on the community. Students, family, and friends lined up to...

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