Written by: Natalee Langton Research suggests that more than 50 percent of students experience depressive symptoms shortly after beginning college, according to Dr. Eva M. Thury of Drexel University. During...

Written by: Russ Friend In this day of conservative fervor, we need to take a hard look at the effects that illegitimate pregnancies have on our families, our cities, our nation and our planet. Health...

Written by: Amy Nelson The Greek community at The University of Akron has been working for the past year to achieve high standards, increase community service hours and donation dollars and improve leadership...

Written by: Maggie Duff Eleven students from the Myer’s School of Art printmaking program travelled to New Orleans last Wednesday, some boarding planes from Akron/Canton, and others from New York City....

Written by: Matthew Belsinger This March Madness season certainly has been living up to its name.  I bet it’s safe to say that the vast majority of everyone’s brackets has been completely busted...

Written by: Matthew Balsinger In this past Sunday’s issue of The Plain Dealer, there was an article on a new policy that The University of Akron will be implementing that will place incoming freshman...

Written by: Katharine Powell Move over, Facebook. There is a new kind of social network taking over computers all over the globe: Pinterest. Every day, millions of Internet users stumble upon creative...

Written by: Anonymous Spring Break on campus is usually a time when most students are not on campus.  However, a few, like me, are on campus working various jobs. Most things on campus go unnoticed...

Written by: Maggie Duff Over 45 art majors and faculty from the Myers School of Art were scrambling into a charter bus in the parking lot of Folk Hall last Saturday. They headed to New York City for...

Written by: Molly Gase Learning from the oral history of a Kent State protester was accomplished in the Honors College common room March 8 through the graphic photography of the historic shooting on May...

Written by: Amber Good Have you ever walked to your car after class and as you’re walking, this awkward feeling comes over you, the feeling which equates the point in the movie when the villain is approaching...

By: Kate Powell Technical difficulties were strewn throughout the evening’s program, which caused bumpy transitions from one act to the next, leading to a disconnected of the audience. Of the 17...

By: Molly Gase Dance students, myself included, boarded the bus that would carry them away from the worries of school and toward the city that never sleeps. Then we all exited the bus as quickly as...

By: Pamela Kellman Twenty-nine states in the country make it legally admissible to hire and fire individuals based on the assumption of their orientation. For Joe Bertolino and Bil Leipold, institutional...

By: Amber Good Are you the type of person who sits around waiting for positive academic-related opportunities to happen to you? If so, then those days for you are now over. As a college student, applying...

By: Matt Balsinger The campus is in a buzz because next week is Spring Break. Everyone loves the chance to take a break from crazy schoolwork to relax.  Some of us will be heading to the beach, while...

By: Carley Ballow “I’ve had random people come to my house, shake the door knob, see if it’s unlocked, then leave,” said sophomore Brittany Funk. “I wouldn’t say I don’t feel safe living...

By: Russ Friend There was a time when large families were necessary. One thousand years ago, religion brought communities together (when they weren’t inciting wars). Reproduction was essential for...

By: Diana Perez University of Akron student Benjamin Beals created the Akron Regional Chamber Orchestra (ARCO). The idea of starting an orchestra was not pushed upon him. “It was a complete joke,”...

By: Margaret Duff   This challenge can create very interesting, unique displays, and this year, with a staggering number of entries, many students had to think beyond the traditional, salon-style...

By: Heather Beyer   According to Barry, educators are taught to put the safety of the students first. “They are our students, they are our future. We need to put them before ourselves,” Barry...

By: Matt Balsinger As an orientation leader for the Office of New Student Orientation, I often get asked a lot of questions.  One of the most frequently asked is how to get a job on campus, and is a...

My name is Dominic Donofrio and I am running for USG President along with my running mate Tony Stratis Vice President. We’re running because we believe in you, The University of Akron students. We believe...

By: Kayleigh Bracht The University of Akron will be opening a new residence hall on the south part of campus next fall semester. Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement and Success/Chief Housing...

By: Jackie Lallo Living in the digital age, it is important to be conscious of what can be found about you on the internet. Often, potential employers will scan your Facebook page and its content before...

May 4, 1970 was a day that brought the campus into the national spotlight. In the midst of the very controversial Vietnam War, the peaceful protestor was a popular image. Kent State protestor Alan Canfora...

By: Heather Beyer To celebrate the convergence of UA’s College of Creative and Professional Arts into the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, the documentary “Connected” will be shown in the Student...

By: Tessa L. Adams Billy Crystal, hosting the show for the ninth time, opened the evening with an entertaining dance and singing medley that introduced all of the Best Picture nominees. The evening...

By: Samantha Hubble To begin Women’s History Month, The University of Akron hosts a “Women Trailblazers” event each year. A panel of women who have excelled in their fields will be in attendance...

By: Channing Murrock Winter brings chapped lips, wind-burned cheeks and damaged hair. We can slick on Chap Stick and slather on moisturizer, but what can we do for our hair? Moisturizing is the base...

By: Katlyn Freil Imagine you are studying late one night in your dorm room when you reach for a snack to appease your hunger. All you can find is a box of granola bars two weeks past the expiration date...

By: Christian Turner Veterans at The University of Akron are seeking a veteran therapist to be brought to campus. “Having one of our own around might help veterans open up about certain issues,”...

By: Katharine  Powell With cold and flu season at its peak, it is important to apply a healthy life style to avoid falling behind. We are in classrooms with up to 200 other people at a time, living in...

By: Matthew Balsinger Aretha Franklin sang a very famous song about it.  Its presence has the power to build our reputations to uncharted heights, while the lack of it has the power to demolish every...

By: Matthew Balsinger Mitt Romney’s campaign has taken on a desperate tactic: distance and defame. In Michigan, Romney’s Super PAC, Restore Our Future, is flooding the airwaves with negative campaign...

By: Kayleigh Bracht Lowdown is an Emmy-nominated entertainment news program at The University of Akron. The concert will feature the bands A Minor Bird, Roscoe and Unseen Masterpiece. Doors will open...

By: Heather Beyer The Shakespearean tragic comedy tells the tale of the merchant Antonio who funds the quest of his friend Bassanio to win the heart of Portia by taking a loan from his longtime enemy,...

By: Russ Friend Heavy snow fell on the windshield and was quickly dispatched by wipers as the weather and my truck engaged in a test of wills against a backdrop of Rammstein’s “Meine Land.” I pulled...

By: Zach West As our country continues to fight for our freedom overseas, it is quite normal to hear about conflicts on the evening news.  Tuesday, it was reported that such an incident happened outside...

By: Matthew Balsinger It’s the end of February and it’s hard to believe the wonderful weather that we’ve been having.  By this time last year we had record snow falls and a handful of snow days...

By:  Mahala Bloom  Excited whispers vibrated through the Myers School of Art last week, revealing that two very special guests would be visiting Folk Hall to lecture. Nate and Kirk Mueller, also known...

By: Anna Stockall Chlamydia, syphilis, HPV and genital warts all are dangerous sexually transmitted diseases men and women can acquire. These sexually transmitted diseases, commonly known as STDs, can...

By: Krista Hunt Have you ever walked to class and had someone almost run you over because their eyes were glued to the screen of an iPhone? You might think they are texting or tweeting or on Facebook,...

By: Tessa L. Adams “You is kind, you is smart, you is important.” These are encouraging words from the Academy Award nominated film “The Help,” directed by Tate Taylor. “The Help” has opened...

By: Marcus Nicholson When leaving items unattended on campus, your smoke break can cost you your laptop. “It has never been this bad,” Shelly Davis of University of Akron Libraries said, referring...

By: Elii Skeans I am an international business major at The University of Akron. I also work in the Allied Health Department in the Polsky Building. I consider myself to be a very reserved, friendly...

By: Matthew Balsinger As a geology student, I often find myself in discussions with other students about the future of our economy on the basis of energy consumption. I often hear proponents of American...

By: Jessica Hicks “May the odds be ever in your favor,” is just one of the many lines that made me shudder while reading Suzanne Collins’s well-crafted tale “The Hunger Games.” Reading the...

By: Kayleigh Bracht “My little brother locked me in the closet last night. My parents didn’t realize until they got home from work the next day because I fell asleep,” one freshman engineering student...

By: Russ Friend I don’t understand all the hate being directed towards Mitt Romney. Yes, he drove from Boston to Canada with his dog strapped to the roof of his SUV. What his critics are failing to...

By: Amy Nelson Up ‘Til Dawn, a student-led philanthropy event which benefits St. Jude’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., was held on Friday in the Student Union. Students and faculty helped raise...

By: Katelyn Freil Midterm exams are quickly approaching, and students may be wondering how they got here so fast. For those who procrastinated and didn’t keep up with their school work, this can be...

By: Margaret Duff Printmaking students of the Myers School of Art volunteered their time to join the assembly line of students and faculty working with visiting artist Nicole Hand last week. Hand came...

By: Jennifer Craig Teachers are not as dumb as students think they are. They know the games, and crying does not get you out of trouble. We are here to learn, life lessons included, and if you think...

By: Diana Perez Being a student that goes to the Public Library often, I feel like there should be a Roo Express that stops by more often. Yes, there is a Roo that stops by, but that’s only on Sundays...

By: Kate Powell Some love it, others dread it, but one cannot help that Valentine’s Day is a multibillion dollar holiday to honor romance and relationships. Although the origin of the holiday is clouded...

By: Diana Perez In light of Valentine’s day, The Univeristy of Akron recognizes one of it’s own couples who have stood the test of time. Who they are: Randy Pope is professor of arts administration...

By: Molly Gase PNC bank, located on East Exchange Street was robbed Friday afternoon.  A safety alert was issued through email at 12:50 p.m. The email stated that the police are now “seeking a white...

By: David Sickels President Proenza and Akron Public Schools Superintendent David James appeared before the House Education Committee in Columbus Wednesday in an effort to gather support for House Bill...

By: Russ Friend Mitt Romney was poised to lock up the nomination going into Tuesday’s elections. Staking his political future in the hands of delegate-rich Colorado, Romney essentially ignored Missouri’s...

By: Jessica Linczak When you applied to The University of Akron, where did you get information about applying?  How about when you got accepted into the college of your choice and wanted to access information...

By: Russ Friend After sinking Newt Gingrich’s campaign hopes in a flood of negativity, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is focusing his attention on conservative rival Rick Santorum,...

By: Starr Davis Being a commuter, I have mixed feelings about living on campus. I lived in Quaker Square Residence Hall my freshman year; at the time, staying on campus was a luxury, but after my first...

By: Alexandra Didato The Student Union was bustling as usual on Wednesday. Students were crowded around the Market, conversing with friends at Starbucks and swinging by Zee’s for a quick snack in between...

By: Molly Gase Next Thursday, The University of Akron Career Center will be hosting a Career Fair in the Student Union Ballroom from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Career Center is located on the third floor...

By: Marcus Nicholson Last Wednesday began Black History Month. It was also the kickoff to the Rethinking Race program that is an annual part of The University of Akron’s programming. Charles J. Ogletree...

By: Margaret Duff It isn’t often that you walk into a gallery space and find the walls covered in blank paper, and even more rarely paper paired with ink and brushes. Nevertheless, this is what visitors...

By: Kayleigh Bracht Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and with your wallet still empty from Christmas, you’re probably wondering how you can still make Valentine’s Day special without breaking...

By: Emily Schultz Approximately 2,000 followers and growing, there has been another University of Akron Twitter account created, @UofAProbs. This account, however, is not your average college representation. ...

By: Russ Friend Donald Trump, businessman, celebrity and owner of exotic furry forehead pets, has endorsed Mitt Romney for President. It’s rumored that this is part of a new reality show, “Who wants...

By: Pamela Kellman Former Ohio State University head football coach Jim Tressel was named Vice President for Strategic Engagement at The University of Akron last Thursday.  His role in the administration...

By: David Sickels “Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo,” a documentary about grandmothers searching for their lost grandchildren in Argentina, debuted at The University of Akron’s Student Union Theater...

By: Kayleigh Bracht The Akron Art Museum and The University of Akron have formed a partnership which now provides membership benefits to all students, faculty and staff of the university with a valid...