Written by: Zaina Salem Sharing a personal message with the world became reality to many students at the University of Akron. In the midst of Diversity Week, students of different races, religions, and...

Written by: Lois Elswick Luigi’s has been serving home-cooked Italian cuisine since 1949, making it one of the longest-running Italian restaurants in Akron. Such a legacy doesn't come easily to most...

"I've been in a long-term relationship, and I've recently noticed that I've been changing myself to make my partner happy. I'm not sure how I feel about that. Do you have any advice for me?" When we find...

Written by: Alex Didato The Dear World last week brought together students and faculty in sharing what message they would like the world to know. Students of all majors and backgrounds gathered in front...

Written by: Zaina Salem “Mommy, what’s wrong with her head?” Pointing directly at my best friend, who wears a headscarf, was a confused and curious little boy. As the boy’s mother tried unsuccessfully...

Written by: Katelyn Freil While students and teachers may have gone on trips to the beach, an island, or even Europe this summer, UA history professor Walter Hixson went to the Middle East. In Leigh...

Written by: Abigail Chaff Oh, the woes of growing up left-handed. I can still remember having to use those special left-handed scissors. The plastic blades you squeezed together couldn’t cut anything,...

Written by: Beau Brown "It feels weird to listen to tape recordings of people who have passed away. When years have passed since you've talked with someone, you can't help but to wonder what happened...

Written by: Katelyn Freil A communications class was intrigued when an Olympic athlete stopped by to talk to their class last Tuesday. Nick Symmonds, a professional track athlete and participant in...

Written by: Heather Beyer and Beau Brown There is a new show premiering at the UA theatre department that is sure to touch audiences members' hearts. The play, "Josephine Baker: The Black Pearl," written...

Written by: Helen Duaka I take the Roo from the Student Union to Polsky every Tuesday and Thursday. I have for a couple of years. I know that you take the Southwest Roo down to Polsky and the Northwest...

Written by: Blazine Howard You finally made it to college! Now what? You've just moved onto campus for your first semester of college, after spending $5,000 for room and board, about $450 on textbooks,...

Written by: Gabrielle Glandorf No matter how tough life is, if people remind themselves how blessed they are, they can handle anything. That was the central message of Jim Tressel’s lecture on Monday...

Written by: Lois Elswick The annual Ingenuity Festival hit Cleveland last weekend and featured some very exciting art and technology. The festival took place behind the Cleveland Browns Stadium in two large...

Written by: Nicholas Nussen Smokers have been banned from the indoors and are in the process of being booted from the outdoors — to what underground refuge, I cannot imagine. (Perhaps they must sneak...

Written by: Gabrielle Glandorf The fall 2012 enrollment at The University of Akron includes students of Native American, Hispanic, Asian and other ethnic groups. There are also many religious groups...

Written by: Alexandra Long This past Thursday, Sept. 13, the Akron Art Museum held Akron Film+Pixel Night, where numerous directors showed their hard work on the big screen for the community to enjoy. Four...

Written by: Kara Hemphill Early voting in Ohio, which has been a major topic of discussion recently, was restored when a judge ruled in favor of it last Friday. In August, Ohioans were unsure whether...

Written by: Katelyn Freil Despite the fact that the American population is steadily getting older, U.S. society remains focused on youth. This was the central focus of Ken Dychtwald’s Forum Series...

Written by: Maggie Duff This Thursday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m., the Rubber City will get a taste of a greener type of industry. Janine Benyus will be lecturing at E.J. Thomas Hall. Benyus is a biologist,...

Written by: Marcus Nicholson Three weeks later, many in the University of Akron community are still wondering about the odd timing of the August 30th power outage. Many saw it as a coincidence that the...

Written by: Nicholas Nussen Anyone who has ever been thunderously reproved for using “who” instead of “whom,” or (more unforgivably) “there” instead of “their,” has felt the chastising...

Written by: Beau Brown If you enjoy a relaxing, social atmosphere while sitting back and enjoying live acoustic music and sipping on an ice-cold drink, then say hello, ladies and gentlemen, to The AcoustiX...

Written by: Morgan LaVallee In case you’ve forgotten, it’s election season. And with the elections comes a poisonous amount of propaganda and lies from both parties. But political rhetoric aside,...

Written by: Katelyn Freil and Heather Beyer Jim Tressel will present “The Journey of Success” on Monday night at E.J. Thomas Hall. He will be speaking as part of the Forum Series, one of the many...

Written by: Alex Didato The Rock the Roo Lunchtime Series continued this week with a performance featuring Latin pop singer Diego Val. Residents and commuters alike gathered outside on the E.J. Thomas...

Written by: Helen Dauka Have you ever come across a building or a part of campus and thought, “I had no idea that this even existed”? Or said, about the building that houses your major, “I basically...

Written by: Miranda Roth Being shy has its perks. You have that mysterious aura about you that makes others interested, intimidated or nervous. When paired with confidence, however, shyness can be an...

Written by: Katelyn Freil Some students may have gotten a surprise this semester when they saw
the new $15 nominal visit fee in Student Health Services. The new fee will offset rising health care costs,...

Written by: Abigail Chaff Each fall semester brings with it a new herd of freshmen. The telltale signs of “fresh meat” are apparent all over campus. It is sentimental to think back to your first day...

Written by: Beau Brown With 52 acres and over 700 different animal species, the Akron Zoo is a global experience available to us right in our backyard. From lemurs to leopards, lions to lionfish,...

Written by: Katelyn Freil A new program at The University of Akron called Zip Tix will allow students to attend many E.J. Thomas Hall events for free. According to Beth Lynch, E.J. Thomas Hall press/promotions...

Written by: Beau Brown In the heart of the hustle and bustle of downtown Akron, located right on the University of Akron's main campus, is the quaint Hower House. The 28-room, Victorian-style mansion,...

Written by: Alexandra Long Akron's got the perfect place to grab a quick cup of coffee or tea, or to just relax and enjoy the soothing atmosphere and tasty drinks. Aroma Coffee and Tea, located on...

Written by: Gabrielle Glandorf In early June, the University of Akron Board of Trustees approved a $400 million master guide plan for campus development, created by Sasaki Associates, which focuses on...

Written by: Nicholas Nussen The freshest of freshmen are scarcely aware of what course enrollment really means. Enrolling holds the possibility that behind each seemingly innocuous course description...

Written by: Channing Murrock Fall is approaching quickly. Instead of dressing down in sweatpants every day, read these tips on transitioning your wardrobe into cozy chic fashion. Fall is that strange...

Written by: Russ Friend The lofty presidential re-election dreams of the Democratic Party are quickly becoming nightmares as President Obama tries to turn his failures into successes. With President Obama’s...

Written by: Nick Nussen Settling into the new semester without first settling into a parking spot is like buying a house without a driveway or finding someone else camped in your garage. Until their vehicles...

Written by: Abigail Chaff I have become astounded by the rampant apathy of the vast majority of students on this campus. You know apathy, right? Or haven’t you ever cared enough to look it up? Well,...

Written by: Heather Beyer Billboard chart-topping country singer Bo Bice jammed out for UA students Wednesday at the Rock the Roo lunchtime concert series at E.J. Thomas Hall. Bice was runner-up to Carrie...

Written by: Zaina Salem On August 16, eighteen musicians from around the area gathered at the Akron Art Museum to watch their creations come to life. Each musician had two weeks to score a three-to-five-minute...

Written by: Morgan LaValle Across the country, college students are struggling to afford another semester of education. With a dismal job market and a slowly recovering economy, receiving a higher education...

When I truly believe in something, I eat at Chick-fil-A.  When I’m sorta lukewarm on an issue but very hung over, I go to Denny’s and get a Moons Over My Hammy. When I’m overwhelmed with self-loathing, ...

Written by: Matthew Balsinger Over the summer we saw a tragedy take place in Colorado that reignited a deep-seated debate in our public discourse over legislation concerning guns. The tragedy of this...

Written by: Gabrielle Glandorf According to UA Dining Services, “Residence hall students are required to participate in the University dining plan options.” For most people, this just means selecting...

Written by: Ranier Alexander “A college education… Do I need one?” “College will be the best years of your life.” “Without a proper education, you will not succeed!” “College would just...

Ed. Note: Dan Cathy was reported as saying the following: “We are very much supportive of the family — the biblical definition of the family unit. We are a family-owned business, a family-led business,...

Written by: Beau Brown Few people are aware of the world-renowned Palliative Care Center located right around the corner at Akron Children's Hospital. The Haslinger Family Pediatric Palliative Care...

Written by: Ranier Alexander The University of Akron has a new partner in the areas of media, news coverage and communications. WJW, a Fox-affiliated television station headquartered in Cleveland, has...

Written by: Nicholas Nussen A decision by the Board of Trustees has ensured that the debut of football head coach Terry Bowden will not be the only kind of buzz surrounding this year’s kickoff. According...

Written by: Katelyn Freil Another fall semester is starting, which means new classes and, of course, paying for those classes. As UA students know, paying for those classes is becoming more expensive. At...

To start the school year off, I wanted to write on a subject that I had been dealing with this past summer: the dreaded, unspoken issue of insecurities. I realized that I had been hiding behind a mask...

Written by: Katelyn Freil As a new school year starts, students look for ways to get involved around campus. Some students take up sports, others get involved with sororities or fraternities, and some...

Written by: Crystal Kouns Virgo (August 24-September 22): Happy Birthday, Virgo! This is your month to rest, retreat and revise your plans. This month will ask that you relax and review everything that...

Written by: Miranda Santos Wandering freshmen students won’t be the only new addition to the downtown Akron scene. After one month, Insomnia Cookies has introduced themselves to the Main Street block...

Written by: Beau Brown Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens is 70 acres of lavish beauty located right here in Akron. Composed of several buildings built a century ago, several gardens and orchards, and recognized...

Written by: Heather Beyer In 1977, Jim Tressel walked the campus of The University of Akron as a master’s student pursuing a degree in education. Thirty-five years later, Tressel has returned to The...

Written by: Molly Gase “Fear the Roo!” After four years at The University of Akron, I can honestly say that I have no fear of kangaroos. For me, it is more like “fear the stairs.” Anyone who...

Written by: Pamella Kellman This has been a profound year for me. My transition from junior to senior was anything but flawless. When I look back on the last year of my life, I can see I’ve changed...

Written by: Zackary Betscher Greek is good: Being a part of Greek Life in college makes one’s college experience far better than not participating in Greek life. As I began college, I did not find...

Written by: Crystal Kouns Todd Brown, a junior at Barberton High School and winner of the Honors College Poetry Slam hosted by Dr. Hal Foster and the Barberton Project on April 11,, is no stranger to...

Written by: David Sickels  The city of Akron is a city with a reputation. Akron will always be known in a broad sense for certain things, for better or for worse – rubber, Devo, polymer science, the...

Written by: Molly Gase History, humor and book sales collided within the silos of the Quaker Square Ballroom on Tuesday evening as author Sarah Vowell spoke. Brought to one of UA’s more interesting...

Written by: Molly Gase The third SpringFest will be on Friday from 3 to 10 p.m. on UA’s campus at Coleman Common, located between the Student Union and the Rec Center. SpringFest is a festival meant...

Written by: Katharine Powell Dear Dr. Elizabeth Graham, I would like to extend my congratulations in completing The University of Akron’s first in-house School of Communication Speech Competition....

Written by: Molly Gase Friday evening, students gathered in The University of Akron’s Field House for the 2012 Relay For Life all night event. According to Event Co-Chair Andrea Mazzocco, approximately...

Written by: Molly Gase The Martin Center will host the final portion of the School of Communication Speech Contest today. The first-prize winner of this contest will walk away with $1,000 for the best...

Written by: Matthew Balsinger This is the final article in a series that has focused on science education and its importance in a democratic society. To view the previous articles or to submit comments,...

Written by: Jackie Lallo A team of four Management Information Systems majors from the College of Business’s Department of Management at The University of Akron took a trip to Ball State University...

Written by: Channing Murrock Spring is in the air, and that means updating your wardrobe from drab, bulky items to fun, colorful ones. This is a good season to have fun by changing up your style because...

Written by: Richard M. Thompson In Bradley Brincka’s article “A call for all of the facts” on April 12, he states that there is no evidence that the shooting of Trayvon Martin was racially motivated...

Written by: Maggie Duff When the typical Akronite embarks on a quest for culture in the city, he or she generally visits EJ Thomas Hall, the Akron Art Museum, local galleries or maybe even a jazz club...

Written by:  Matthew Balsinger This is the third part in a series focused on the issue of science in education. To view the two previous articles, visit the opinion section of our website at www.buchtelite.com....

Written by: Tricia Cooke & Ashley Rastetter This year marked the 79th annual Songfest for the Greek community. This year’s Songfest theme was Billboard Hits by the Zips. The goal behind this event...

Written by: Tessa L. Adams While the tag line “May the odds be ever in your favor” certainly applies to the fight-to-the-death film, it may be better suited as a wish of good luck to all of the other...

Written by: Molly Gase Drew Williams of the Department of Institutional Marketing was announced as the Student Employee of the Year on Friday.  The Student employee Supervisor of the Year is Karen Uber...

Written by: Miranda Burbridge So you have some spare change or a large sum of money and you want to do some good.  What can you do? You could walk into the Student Union during lunchtime and throw it...

Written by: Monica Higgins The University of Akron Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team was first runner up at this year’s regional competition in Cincinnati, held April 10. SIFE is an international...

Written by: Matthew Balsinger This is the second article in a series on science and education. To view previous articles, visit www.buchtelite.com. This article explores why denying the evolution theory...

Written by: Molly Gase Phi Delta Epsilon is currently hosting Humans vs. Zombies on The University of Akron’s main campus to raise money for charity. The sign-up table for the event, where participants...

Written by: Maggie Duff A more unique type of artist than the usual lecturer visited EJ Thomas’ Stage Door last Wednesday. Although her name may not be familiar due to the behind-the-scenes nature...

Written by: Matthew Balsinger I know many students on campus have heard of Relay For life, but many have never attended the event before. If those students were anything like me, they’ve never looked...

This article was first printed on April 9 in International Student Voice Magazine.  You can also view the article here http://www.isvmag.com/international-students-she-is-an-angel-grandmother-friend/.   Francis...

Written by: Kate Powell Cupcakes. These petite, sweet treats have taken the world by storm ever since Sprinkles Cupcakery was founded in 2005. Now, it seems, there are cupcakes to be everywhere you look....

Written by: David Sickels The University of Akron student employee of the year and student supervisor of the year will be announced Friday as a part of National Student Employment Week. The event, now...

Written by: Jackie Lallo The University of Akron’s Office of Multicultural Development will host Black Male Summit Friday and Saturday, featuring nationally renowned speakers, educational leaders and...

Written by: Lois Elswick Eugene O’Neill’s classic play “The Emperor Jones” will make its debut at Sandefur Theatre in Guzzetta Hall tonight. The production is directed by UA student Carol Eutsey,...

Written by: Heather Beyer Students from Barberton High School had a small glimpse of college life today at The University of Akron when they visited the campus with their mentors from The Barberton Project. “It...

Written by: Matthew Balsinger   The state of Tennessee has joined an increasing trend in largely Republican-controlled southern states in declaring war on science education. On Tuesday, Tennessee...

Written by: Kate Powell A select group of University of Akron students is going back to high school as students of a different kind. The Barberton Project, developed and nurtured by Dr. Hal Foster over...

Written by: Starr Davis University of Akron student Sara Mahri, 21, is a model for Purple Plane Clothing Incorporated. Mahri started modeling for Purple Plane last year and has been a loyal model and...

Written by: Susan Welks Seriously and earnestly consider if chivalry actually exists anymore, especially around The University of Akron. Just by walking around campus you can see men everywhere, but how...

Written by: Michael V Loftus WrestleMania 28 hit Miami last Sunday like a Lightning Storm.  I was lucky enough to be one of the 78,363 fans in attendance, setting an all-time record at Sunlife Stadium....

Written by: Richard M. Thompson Imagine you are walking home from the local convenience store, talking on the phone to your significant other after purchasing a bag of potato chips and some soda for the...

Written by: Jennifer Craig Trayvon Martin’s shooting is a national news event that many are talking about, but there seems little being done in response. To fully understand the case at hand, we must...

Written by: David Sickels It seems to me that this super social networking world where everyone is everyone else’s friend (whether they’ve met or not) can be a really great thing. After all, as any...

Written by: Pamela Kellman Where traditional methods of marketing research are subjective, The University of Akron is merging two fields and many different disciplines to give a more objective understanding...

Written by: Lois Elswick An innovative community of theater artists located in Highland Square is bringing national recognition to Akron. New World Performance Laboratory (NWPL) hosts a variety of performances...

Written by: Jaclyn Wlosec Four more weeks. One month. Approximately 20 some days of class. Not bad, right? But this is the time when the mind wanders into the beautiful outside world where your concerns...

Written by: Molly Gase The University of Akron’s Department of English hosted the 14th annual “Shakespeare in the Spring” celebration last Thursday at the Martin Center. Those in attendance at...

Written by: Carli Molinelli The University of Akron Dance Company (UADC) entertained and mesmerized audiences at E.J. Thomas Hall Saturday during the 2012 Spring Concert. Loud cheers, claps, standing...

Written by: Jackie Lallo Seniors in The University of Akron’s Army ROTC took their yearly weekend getaway to Gettysburg, Pa., this past weekend. As it is every year, the trip was a requirement for...

Written by: Starr Davis I am Trayvon Martin, are you? A 17-year-old African-American high school student named Trayvon Martin was shot and killed Feb. 26 by gunman George Zimmerman. Students at The...

Written by: Nathan Maggelet This is a response to a piece written by Russ Friend Thursday, March 22.  To read this article or other past articles, please visit our website at www.buchtelite.com. I was...

Written by: Christian Turner UA veterans and students are building hope for homeless veterans in Summit County with the Valor Home. According to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, there are...

Written by: Lois Elswick Golden Dragon Restaurant, located on State Rd., truly offers their guests a unique dining experience. Serving both Chinese and Japanese cuisine, the restaurant not only offers...

Written by: Starr Davis The Beta Pi Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. showcased their seventh annual fashion show Thursday in the Student Union Ballroom. “It was different; it wasn’t anything...

Written by: Pamela Kellman Many University of Akron students, as well as college students outside of UA’s campus, may have recently received personalized mailers promoting the University’s summer...

Written by: Matthew Balsinger A significant event is currently underway in our nation’s Supreme Court. The highest court in the land is being asked to render a verdict on one of President Barack Obama’s...

Written by: Misty Loop The past couple of weeks we’ve been having abnormally warm weather.  I’m not exactly sure what the causes of this could be, perhaps it is just an exceptionally warm year or...

Written by: Russ Friend Speaker of the House John Boehner is manipulating the markets and public sentiment for his own profit under the guise of job creation and lower gas prices. Washington lawmakers...

Written by: Kayleigh Bracht Many students come to The University of Akron each semester, but quite a few of them fail to discover its hidden treasures right away. These treasures can be quiet places to...

Written by: Jackie Lallo Students were feeling the heat as temperatures rose last week. Many students were sporting shorts and t-shirts as they walked on campus, enjoying the sunny and warm weather. ...

Written by: Matthew Balsinger The Black Keys returned to their home state of Ohio last Tuesday to perform at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Being a moderate fan of The Black Keys, I did not know...