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...

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...

Broadway is back in Akron for its 2024-2025 run, bringing four show-stopping musicals to E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall.  “TINA: The Tina Turner Musical” was the first show to hit Akron this past week. The Tuesday and Wednesday shows filled E.J. Thomas with fans of Tina Turner and new listeners alike. A few other Buchtelite reporters and I were lucky enough to get tickets to the show.  “TINA”...

As the Fall 2024 Semester kicked off, the UA student body saw a lot of changes. From new parking procedures and new bookstore incentives to new classes. Another new addition was the induction of Newest University of Akron President, R.J. Nemer. I had the opportunity to sit down with President Nemer and ask the questions we all have been looking for answers to.  Here are some of them:  Q: As...

When I first made the life-altering decision to study abroad in Australia during the spring 2024 semester, my mind instantly began to fill with questions. The uncertainty of the next few months of my life was eating me alive.  I spoke with as many people as possible that had knowledge on studying abroad. I even became friends with two individuals who had previously lived and studied in Australia,...

Did you know that two Zips are behind one of Akron’s largest community events?  The FirstEnergy Akron Marathon began with only 2,000 participants in the year 2003, growing to attract over 14,000 runners annually. It has also grown to include a half marathon, relay team events and a variety of community-based events that impact far more than those 14,000 runners.   The founders of the Marathon,...