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Taking it Back to 2024 with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Taking it Back to 2024 with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
By Kenny Whitten, Correspondent • January 26, 2025

Simply having a wonderful Christmas time in the Cleveland Zoo this year! The “Wild Winter Lights” in the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo made a great comeback in 2024. From November 12 to December 30, 2024, guests had the chance to walk into the zoo to view the beautiful Christmas lights or through a drive-by experience. I decided to walk through the 2024 Christmas lights with one of my friends...

Flyer for the University of Akron LGBTQ+ History Fair, sent from Madelynne Smith and Olivia Kurylo
The University of Akron’s [Un]class, “Out” of the Archives: Presenting Reasearch on Akron’s LGBTQ+ History
By Madelynne Smith, Graduate Student • December 11, 2024

This Friday, Dec. 13, the University of Akron’s “Out” of the Archives [Un]class will present their research on Akron’s LGBTQ+ history to the local community at Cocktails Akron 2.0 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 33 W. Mapledale Ave. Akron, OH 44301. The event is free and accessible to the public and students at UA.  This presentation will showcase research by the students and their respective...

Five Narcan Stations on Campus
Five Narcan Stations on Campus
By Philip Patnode, Staff Photographer • November 25, 2024

In March 2023, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the collaboration of the RecoveryOhio Initiative with the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Higher Education to provide five Naloxone (Narcan) access cabinets for every public college and university campus in Ohio.  Naloxone, commonly called by the brand name Narcan, is a medication that can reverse an overdose caused by an opioid...

"Perception," pen sketch by River Sprinkle.
On Bodily Autonomy and Title IX at the University of Akron
By River Sprinkle (they, them, theirs), Correspondent • November 25, 2024

CW Sex stereotyping  This is the University of Akron’s definition for sex-based discrimination in the Gender-Based Misconduct and Title IX Policy and Protocol packet.   “Sex-based Discrimination: Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 and the University prohibits discrimination based on sex.  Discrimination related to sex including gender identity, gender expression, and sexual...

Reflecting on TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
By Shananne Lewis, Managing Editor • November 25, 2024

As someone who graduated from high school in 1990, you could say Tina Turner was a huge part of my teen life. I remember every song that was produced by this “older” singer, who along with Huey Lewis, made big waves in the 80’s due to their ages. So, when I saw that Tina Turner was at EJ Thomas this year, I knew I wanted to experience that teenage feeling again. And I have to say, something deep...

Meet the Staff
Sarah Burneson
Sarah Burneson
Editor-in-Chief

Hello! My name is Sarah Burneson and I am a junior here at the University of Akron majoring in Social Work with a dual minor in Sociology and Public Relations, along with an Addiction Services certificate....

Flyer for the University of Akron LGBTQ+ History Fair, sent from Madelynne Smith and Olivia Kurylo
The University of Akron’s [Un]class, “Out” of the Archives: Presenting Reasearch on Akron’s LGBTQ+ History
By Madelynne Smith, Graduate Student • December 11, 2024
20 Student Organizations to Check Out at UA
By Olivia Richardson, Layout Editor • November 24, 2024
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Taking it Back to 2024 with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Taking it Back to 2024 with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
By Kenny Whitten, Correspondent • January 26, 2025

Simply having a wonderful Christmas time in the Cleveland Zoo this year! The “Wild Winter Lights” in the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo made a...

"Perception," pen sketch by River Sprinkle.
On Bodily Autonomy and Title IX at the University of Akron
By River Sprinkle (they, them, theirs), Correspondent • November 25, 2024

CW Sex stereotyping  This is the University of Akron’s definition for sex-based discrimination in the Gender-Based Misconduct and Title IX...

Reflecting on TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
By Shananne Lewis, Managing Editor • November 25, 2024

As someone who graduated from high school in 1990, you could say Tina Turner was a huge part of my teen life. I remember every song that was...

"TINA: The Tina Turner Musical" taken in 2024 at the Aldwych Theatre in the West End
TINA: The Tina Turner Musical Starts Broadway in Akron Run with a Bang
By Olivia Richardson, Layout Editor • November 25, 2024

Broadway is back in Akron for its 2024-2025 run, bringing four show-stopping musicals to E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall.  “TINA: The...

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