If you are part of the school of communication, there is a huge possibility that you know Mckenna Vietmeier, or have heard of her from other professors. Mckenna Vietmeier has been at the University of Akron since 2016. She works with students one-on-one through advising and she also teaches classes throughout the week.   Mckenna Vietmeier went to Miami University of Ohio for her undergrad. Vietmeier...

Parking on campus at the University of Akron (UA) remains a hot topic of frustration among students, with concerns about limited availability, steep pricing, and unclear policies dominating the conversation. For many commuters, the daily battle to secure a spot is not just an inconvenience but a disruption to their academic schedules.  Samone White, a UA student, shared her candid thoughts on the...

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. The more you can tell us about why your Zip...

It was a Monday morning when I was called and asked if I could go cover Akron in Seattle for the March Madness tournament. I instantly texted my parents to see if I could go, and within the span of 30 minutes, I went from going to work on Friday to covering March Madness in Seattle. This all happened so fast that nerves never even set in. Normally something this massive would have me worrying...

On Saturday, March 15, The University of Akron Zips Men’s Basketball Team beat the Miami Redhawks in the MAC championship to advance to the NCAA Tournament: March Madness. This season will be a memorable one for the team and campus alike. It is only the 6th time in program history that Akron has won the MAC regular season, finishing with the best record in the Mid-American Conference. Arriving...

Local college student and singer-songwriter Jonathan Lewis also known as “J-Lew” has released his debut album, Unavailable, on streaming platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music. The album, inspired by 90s and aughts R&B, documents Lewis’ journey through high school and into college at The University of Akron.  “This is the first project I’ve ever been genuinely...