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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 the size of a polar bear. 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 bones are real, except for some small parts.  “You can tell...

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...

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, and meet individuals from all over the world is an experience unlike any other.   The University of Akron has an impressive list of partnership universities to choose from. I knew I had to take advantage to study abroad   As I was choosing countries...

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 see the juried student exhibition on Feb. 15. Though there were 118 pieces of art selected to appear in the show. I chose eight about which I express my own thoughts and the ideas that the art evoked from me in this essay.  These are my reflections from...

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

Editors note: ZipsGuide.com is a community engaged collaboration between the Public Relations Writing course at The University of Akron and Downtown Akron Partnership. The stories on ZipsGuide.com are written by University of Akon students and permission is granted for other outlets to syndicate them and/or utilize them as a media kit. Click here to see the original story. During the month of...

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Hi! My name is Sarah Burneson and I am a sophomore majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Business Administration, along with a Professional Social Media Certificate and an Addiction Services Certificate....

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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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,...

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...

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...

A Dia De los Muertos display in a local Ohio pumpkin patch.
New Spanish Club holds Day of Dead skull decorating event on Nov. 2
By Shananne Lewis, Online Editor • October 30, 2023

The University of Akron has a new student organization this fall: The Spanish Club. The first meeting for the Spanish Club took place...

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