The Akron Symphony Orchestra’s 2019-20 season will begin on Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. at E.J. Thomas Hall with an exploration of music pieces from four composers of Russian descent.
 
Starting with two shorter pieces by Russian composers Mikhail Glinka and Modest Mussorgsky, guest pianist Alexander Korsantia will follow with a performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3.
 
To highlight the evening, the orchestra will perform Pyotr Tchaikosvky’s...

Summit Artspace will be celebrating the unique artistic impact of the works of Edgar Allan Poe next month, as the center is displaying works reflecting Poe’s fascination for the unknown and surreal through their new exhibit, Poe’s Garden.
 
Visual and literary artists from Summit, Portage, Cuyahoga, Medina and Stark counties are invited to submit works for the upcoming exhibit, Poe’s Garden.
 
Amie Cajka, head of communication at Summit...

Once the soulful notes Shawn James sings reach your ears, his Mississippi delta roots by way of his upbringing in the South Side of Chicago, are more than apparent.
 
His latest album, The Dark & The Light, was released on March 22, 2019.
 
James will be performing at Musica on Market Street Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $12 and doors open at 7 p.m.
 
The singer-songwriter has had his music featured on HBO’s...

Summit Artspace, a non-profit community art center organization, is introducing an exhibit celebrating the beauty found in everyday life that will be open to the public from Sept. 13 through Oct. 5 located at 140 East Market St.
 
The exhibit “Function and Form: Artful Approaches to Everyday Living” will utilize several different mediums to combine art with functionality in an effort to enhance everyday surroundings with beauty.
 
Kamelia...

Men’s Soccer at The University of Akron is off to a rough start with zero wins out of the first five games this season.
 
Having won the Mid-American Conference Tournament last year and appearing in the NCAA National Championship game, before Maryland pulled ahead, the men’s soccer team is known for skill and hard work.
 
While the team won all three of the scrimmages played before the official season, they have yet to win an official game...

Have you heard of the changes being made to the Intramural Sports offered on campus at UA?

Intramural Sports is a program on campus organized as a way for the campus community to play sports separate from the intercollegiate level.

Currently, there are several sports offered in the intramural program at UA; including volleyball, dodgeball, futsal, wiffle ball Home Run Derby, wiffle ball, team bowling, basketball skill, NCAA Pick ‘em, basketball, flag...

The University of Akron Women’s Varsity Swimming and Diving team had a bonding experience, running and splashing through the fountains near Coleman Common after a game of ultimate frisbee on Sept. 6.
 
Sophomore McKenzie Rice, a biology major and member of the UA varsity team, said while the activity could have been seen as odd by those walking through campus, the experience was something special the team will never forget.
 
"My teammates inspire...

Although video gaming may not have the same physical toll as professional football or basketball, the medical industry still wants to keep collegiate esports gamers healthy.
 
In a partnership with The University of Akron, Cleveland Clinic Sports Health is now the exclusive medical provider for Akron Esports.
 
Varsity student-players will not only receive quicker health care, but will also take part in a research effort between Cleveland Clinic...

I wanted to take the time to welcome all Zips back to campus! The fall semester is always a very exciting time at The University of Akron.

 
Between athletics, clubs, groups, employment, and so much more, the opportunities to be involved with campus life are endless. A great way to start involvement with the university, is by checking out all the sporting events on campus.
 
Obviously being known for our extremely talented Men’s and Women’s...

There are several reasons why someone may choose to attend college at one place versus another. These can include affordability, courses offered and even as a way to get away from family for some independence.
 
This was not the case when my brother, Noah Parker, made his decision to attend The University of Akron.
 
One of the reasons my brother wanted to attend UA over universities such as Stark State or Kent State is because I am currently...

As the school year comes to an end, editors at The Buchtelite move on to future prospects, as is the case with current Editor-in-Chief Brooklyn Dennison and Copy Editor Megan Parker
 
Dennison will be graduating with a degree in media studies this May, leaving her leadership role to Parker.
 
For several weeks, the two of them have been discussing exciting changes for the future of the paper. Please see below for their following statements.
 
Brooklyn...