On Saturday, Oct. 13, The Akron Zips Men Soccer (5-5-2, 0-1-1 MAC) team took on West Virginia (9-5-0, 2-0-0 MAC) at FirstEnergy Stadium Cub-Cadet Field in Akron. The Zips were handed a 2-1 loss which puts a hole in their almost unbeaten record in the Mid-American Conference, according to The Akron Success. This loss marks not only an upset for the Zips, but also an upset in their history as a team. While the Zips were being outshot 15-9, they managed to hold on to their 1-0 lead until the final 13 seconds of the game. Joey Piatczyc of West Virginia scored a goal that sent the game into overtime. During overtime, the Zips had several opportunities to score and secure a victory. However, they were unable to turn those opportunities into success. One example of this occurred in the 92nd minute when sophomore David Egbo sent a ball into the box for junior Marcel Zajac, who was running onto the play. Zajac had a 1v1 opportunity with West Virginia’s keeper: but the play was...

The 2018 Homecoming week concluded with Akron Zips Football team taking a 41-17 loss against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, Oct. 6. The game was the start of official Mid-American Conference play for the Zips, which means the Zips will be competing against those within their same conference for the rest of the season. "There's not much you can say, we just got whipped and when things started to snowball it just got rolling," Akron head coach Terry Bowden said on GoZips.com.  "Everything that could have gone wrong, went wrong.  We couldn't get anything to go our way, and we didn't respond to it as well as we should.” According to the postgame notes, the loss ruined the at home winning streak that the team had going for five games. A highlight for the Zips came before the game even started when senior linebacker Ulysees Gilbert III (Ocala, Fla.) became the recipient of the Jim and Sue Dennison Scholarship. This scholarship is for student-athletes who embody ideals such as tenacity,...

On Sunday, Sept. 30, The Akron Women's Soccer team took a 1-0 loss against Central Michigan (CMU) at FirstEnergy Stadium. After the first half, the game remained tied at 0-0, with Central Michigan’s goal coming at 47:58. This goal early in the second half left Akron playing catch up for the rest of the game. Plenty of opportunities presented themselves for the Zips to come back, but none were successful. Although the Zips made 14 shots compared to Central Michigan’s seven, CMU connected their passes, which resulted in their single goal of the game. Out of Akron’s shots, seven were on goal but saved by the keeper. The Zips also had opportunities coming from 10 corner kicks, but never managed to connect with the goal and result in a score. Despite the loss on the record and the multitude of opportunities, the Zips' defense still held themselves together throughout the game. Freshman goalkeeper, Erin McKinney only had to stop one other save besides the one...

The University of Akron will be hosting a grand opening for Esports on Oct. 5, 2018 from 2-6 p.m. in the Coleman Commons, between the Student Union and the FirstEnergy Stadium-Cub Cadet Field. This event is free and will showcase UA’s new state-of-the-art Esports facilities, as well as provide additional information to those interested in joining the program. Activities will occur throughout the evening at Williams Honors College, Taber Student Union and InfoCision Stadium. “We expect a large turnout due to the overlap with family weekend and homecoming, as well as the already interested student population that are currently participating in the program,” David Kirk, Assistant Director of Esports, said. Gaming, prizes and giveaways will also be available during the grand opening. More information on Esports.

“Boo at the Zoo” has arrived at the Akron Zoo starting Saturday, Oct. 13 and will happen every Saturday and Sunday in October from 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM. The dates are Oct. 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28. “Dress your little ghosts and goblins in their costumes for everyone's favorite non-scary Halloween event: Boo at the Zoo, presented by Acme Fresh Market. Bring your own bag or bucket to collect treats from 12 themed treat stations located throughout the zoo,” Akron Zoo’s website said. Presale tickets for non-members are $12 for trick-or-treaters and $9 for observers, while day-of tickets cost $14 and $11, respectively. Discounted prices are available for membership owners. On Oct. 20, the zoo will be hosting “Zoothing Boo at the Zoo” from 10:00-11:00 AM. for children with special needs who need extra space or have sensory issues. Tickets for this event are separate from general Boo at the Zoo tickets and must be bought in advance online as a limited number is available. For...

Artist Elise Radzialowski takes inspiration from Grimm’s fairy tales in her works. The award-winning illustrator majoring in Painting and Drawing from The University of Akron reclaims fairytale imagery to tell stories of modern persons in sequential paintings, according to her biography. “I use imagery found in fairy tales such as unexpected events, travelers and monsters in human form to narrate personal experiences and observations of isolation," Radzialowski said. Her recent narrative work, 'Depression,' depicts an adolescent girl lost in a forest of confusion. Though she is surrounded by shadowy souls, she is unseen by them and unable to communicate. A malevolent spirit of depression, a burnt monster, is the only one who can see her; desperate to be in communion with someone, she allows him to latch upon her, the artist described. “While my work features young female protagonists, the true protagonist is the viewer,” Radzialowski said. In creating her works,...

Presented and catered by Thirsty Dog Brewing Company, Oktoberfest is making its way to Lock 3 in downtown Akron on Friday, Oct. 5 from 5:30-10 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 6 from 6-10 p.m. Hofbrauhaus, a Cleveland-based German brewery, will also be catering at the event. Oktoberfest is known for its authentic German cuisine, but most widely known for the drinking of German lagers. According to Lock 3’s website, live music will be performed by the Chardon Polka Band. As a modern polka band attempting to bring polka music into the new generation, the Chardon Polka Band started as a high school band and has continued to play at the national level, while being well known in the “Oktoberfest circuit,” their website said. Oktoberfest dates back to 1810 when German Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. Their union prompted a week-long celebration beginning on Oct. 17. This celebration became a yearly tradition based out of Bavaria, Germany, but...

Eleanor Young approaches a door amid a row of storefronts on a Singapore street wearing oversized sunglasses. She enters a large room crowded with tables to the sound of clacking tiles echoing in the hall.  Seated groups of four at these tables are playing a fast-paced game involving these small tiles.   This describes the beginning of a crucial scene in this summer’s blockbuster Crazy Rich Asians, in which the film’s protagonist, Rachel Chu, matches wits with her boyfriend’s disapproving mother, Young.  At the root of the tension lies the difference of the Chinese Young and Chinese American Chu.        If you are among the many theatergoers that have seen this movie, maybe you are curious to learn that this tile game is of Chinese origin called Mahjong.  As a game of speed, strategy and cooperation, understanding the nuances of the game creates extra meaning within the context of the scene.  You may feel interested in other aspects of Chinese culture that are touched...

As a junior year Psychology student, I know how daunting testing sounds. Midterms are only a taste of what finals hold, but with a lot of studying and self-care, you’ll be just fine. My first tip is simply said, but difficult to be done: Don’t stress too much. A little stress here or there never hurt anyone, but keeping yourself up all night for a week preparing for midterms will hurt you more than help you. First and foremost, you need to make sure you’re taking care of yourself. This includes four major aspects: adequate sleep, proper ‘brain’ food, staying hydrated and taking breaks to decompress. I try to average five to six hours of sleep a night, with the goal being eight hours if I can. Sometimes it’s not possible, and that’s okay. Sleep is very important though, so make sure to make time to get enough shut-eye. Eating and drinking while preparing to study are also very important. There are certain kinds of food proven to enhance memory and recall. Seeds,...

When I was 13, I came to the conclusion that I identified as bisexual. I told no one but my closest friends for fear of reprisal. When I was 20, I realized that bisexual was not the right fit for me, so I came out as biromantic, which is a bi person who also identifies as asexual. I told nobody but my close friends and coworkers who I trusted. At 21, the age I am now, I realized that my sex assigned at birth was not right for me. I had experienced social and physical dysphoria for as long as I could remember. I came out again as nonbinary to several people. Coming out for me, even though I have done it several times, has always been a difficult and emotionally laborious decision. Although the LQBTQ+ community has gained much social and legal acceptance since the Stonewall riots in 1969, there is still a fear of violence and isolation. This is echoed by occurrences such as the attack at Pulse, a gay nightclub where 49 people were killed. The deadliest act of violence against...

"I been away a long time." The last words of the iconic narrator of Ken Kesey's novel, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest have been on my mind the past week. This May, it will be seven years since I graduated from The University of Akron. I am trying to remember what it was like to have the mind of a teen, or a twenty-something-year-old, but I recall seven years feeling like a long time. It is, and it has been. There is not a day that goes by that I don't miss the campus, the teachers and professors who shaped my mind, and the friends that I made walking the grounds of a campus that I called home for five years. As homecoming week approaches this year, I find myself in a kaleidoscope of memories. It almost feels abstract in a way, like the memories never happened, but they did. I can feel it. The older I get, the harder it is to clearly define memories. They come at you unexpectedly at times, flashing quickly like fireflies on warm summer nights. You reach out a hand to try to grasp...

“A student organization on Akron’s campus that promotes health and wellness, friendship and is comprised of empowered girls? Sign me up!” This was exactly my thought process when I decided to join CHAARG at The University of Akron, which stands for Changing Health, Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls. But after joining, I realized it was more than workouts and fun events. CHAARG is a nationwide community of girls who inspire each other to be the best version of themselves. According to The Washington Post, CHAARG was started by former Ohio State student-athlete Elisabeth Tavierne in 2012 and is now a nationwide student organization with chapters at 56 universities. The organization can be compared to a fitness-focused sorority and “aims to ignite a passion in college-aged girls for health and fitness,” according to its website. Each week, members have the opportunity to try a new workout at Studio Spotlights, which are held either on campus or locally, and...