
University of Akron Student Petitions for Campus Community Garden
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
• April 29, 2019

“Out of Silence” Coming to UA
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• April 29, 2019

Week of April 28, 2019
By PHD Comics
• April 28, 2019

The Buchtelite Prepares for Transition in Leadership
By Brooklyn Dennison and Megan Parker
• April 24, 2019

Interim President Green Discusses Plans for ‘Brighter’ UA Future
The University of Akron has several ideas in motion to improve the budget issues and for student success through faculty changes.
By Brooklyn Dennison and Megan Parker
• April 24, 2019

Former UA President Recounts Contributions Before Transition to New University
As Matthew Wilson prepares to leave Akron for a new career in St. Joseph, Missouri, he discusses his contributions to the law school and University as a whole.
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• April 23, 2019

Changes Coming to 2019 SpringFest
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• April 23, 2019

Akron Against Cancer to Host Annual Relay For Life
Akron Against Cancer is leading to fight for the University and greater Akron communities against cancer by raising funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society.
By Abigail Schreiner, Guest Writer
• April 22, 2019

Why Everyone Should Take a Poetry Class
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
• April 22, 2019

Week of April 21, 2019
By PHD Comics
• April 21, 2019
NASA Selects UA Engineers to Test Technology for Astronauts
As part of the Spacesuit User Interface Technologies for Students (S.U.I.T.S.) Challenge, the seven-member team traveled to Houston, Texas.
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• April 19, 2019

Akron Zoo to Celebrate Earth Day
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• April 16, 2019

UA Hosts First Annual Student-Led Research Symposium
When two graduate students at The University of Akron felt there were not enough opportunities to present research, they took matters into their own hands.
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• April 16, 2019

Week of April 14, 2019
By PHD Comics
• April 14, 2019

Songfest’s “A Red Carpet Affair” to Commence Sunday
By José Suárez, Reporter
• April 12, 2019

Multiple UA Departments Respond to Disabled Student Evacuation Incident
After a social work student, Hannah Laudo, was left in her dorm during a fire alarm, departments at UA respond to help resolve the issue.
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
• April 8, 2019

Akron Esports Varsity Rocket League Team Qualifies for Nationals
Zips Esports has become the first team in the history of Collegiate Rocket League to qualify for nationals twice in a row.
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
• April 8, 2019

Rape Crisis Center to Host Annual Walk of Heroes
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• April 8, 2019

Week of April 7, 2019
By PHD Comics
• April 7, 2019
Akron Law Students Competing for Cash Prize at Intramural Trial Competition
On April 6, eight teams of students will participate in the school’s 10th annual competition sponsored by Tzangas Plakas Mannos Ltd.
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• April 3, 2019
Season Recap: Men’s Basketball Shows Signs of Life in Trying Times
By Tyler Gunter, ZTV Reporter | Sports Report
• April 3, 2019

University of Akron Seeking Book Donations for Local Youth
With two separate programs asking for book donations to local children, UA encourages people to think twice before throwing your old books away this spring.
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
• April 1, 2019

Stan Hywet to Open for 2019 Season on April 2
The theme of this season will be “Lasting Impressions” celebrating the art of Gertrude Penfield Seiberling.
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
• April 1, 2019
UA Student Rocket Design Team Heading to NASA Competition
The Akronauts will compete in the NASA Student Launch Competition to improve research and development for the Space Launch System and to gain hands-on experience in the field.
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• April 1, 2019

Meet UA’s First Graduate: Susannah Chamberlain Cole
Cole entered Buchtel College on its first day of classes in 1870.
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
• April 1, 2019

Week of March 31, 2019
By PHD Comics
• March 31, 2019

Week of March 24, 2019
By PHD Comics
• March 24, 2019

A Q&A With the USG Presidential, Vice Presidential Candidates
The candidates running for Undergraduate Student Government President explain their platforms and respond to different questions about UA actions.
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• March 18, 2019

Dining Services Needs Healthier, Vegetarian-Friendly Options
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
• March 18, 2019

UA Chemistry Professor Receives $1.9 Million Grant for Asthma Research
Dr. Sailaja Paruchuri is one of only a dozen other recipients who have received this grant at the University.
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
• March 18, 2019

Police Search for Suspects, Offer Solutions Following Off-campus Robbery
Police are working to identify and locate suspects in a recent off-campus robbery.
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• March 18, 2019

Week of March 17, 2019
By PHD Comics
• March 18, 2019

Great Lakes Science Center Exhibits Cars from Zips Racing
Visitors will be able to see a new exhibit featuring three race cars designed, built and driven by the student members of Zips Racing.
By José Suárez, Reporter
• March 13, 2019
Akron Ph.D. Student Receives Research Grant, Fellowship Award for Eye Research
While she does not have connections to blindness, Katelyn Sondereker has researched how human eye cells relate to diseases such as glaucoma.
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• March 13, 2019

2nd Annual Dodgeball Charity Tournament Sign-Ups Open
Want to enjoy a tournament of the childhood classic sport with a team of friends, all for a good cause? Sign up today.
By José Suárez, Reporter
• March 13, 2019

Bechdel Film Fest to Host 48-Hour Filmmaker’s Challenge
BFF is hosting a film-making contest that invites experienced filmmakers and first-timers to join and create an original film within 48 hours from March 22-24.
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
• March 13, 2019

Disabled UA Student Left in Dorm Room During Fire Alarm
Hannah Laudo, a senior at The University of Akron with Cerebral Palsy, was screaming for help when the fire alarm went off in Spanton Hall. No one came.
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• March 12, 2019

Week of March 10, 2019
By PHD Comics
• March 10, 2019

Women of Color to Celebrate During Women’s History Month
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
• March 8, 2019
Akron Comeback Falls Short to #25 Buffalo
Akron: 70 - Buffalo: 76
By Colin Brennan, ZTV Reporter | Sports Report
• March 5, 2019

ZipCon 2019 Brings More Than 2000 Attendees
With plans to grow in the future to accommodate the increasing number of attendees, the Akron Anime Club has already begun preparing for ZipCon 2020.
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• March 4, 2019

Rethinking Race Conversation Tackles Heroes, Race
The upcoming event will encourage people to evaluate their idea of what race a hero should be and how there has been a recent shift toward diversity in the film industry.
By José Suárez, Reporter
• March 4, 2019

Week of March 3, 2019
By PHD Comics
• March 3, 2019

Graduation Can Be Confusing; Academic Advisers Are Here to Help
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
• February 25, 2019

Time to Audition for Akron’s Got Talent
Hosted by the Zips Programming Network, this campus-based event is held each year to showcase UA students’ talent and abilities.
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• February 25, 2019

Letter to the Editor: True Meaning of Socialism
February 25, 2019

Medical Marijuana Expo Heading to Akron
Hosted by Ohio Marijuana Card, this expo seeks to not only celebrate the legalization of medical marijuana, but also educate about the industry and how to become a registered patient.
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• February 25, 2019

A Closer Look At UA’s Free Speech Policy
While figures such as Kaitlin Bennett visit UA, some may wonder what policies allow them to come to campus.
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
• February 25, 2019

Rethinking Gender Series: Gender, Crime, Poetry
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• February 25, 2019

Week of February 24, 2019
By PHD Comics
• February 24, 2019

Special: “Why I’m Proud to Be Black”
By The Editorial Board
• February 21, 2019

Counseling & Testing Center Announces ‘Taking Care Week’ Events
From Feb. 25 to March 1, there will be various events on campus for the eighth annual Taking Care Week.
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
• February 21, 2019

New STEM Center at UA Supports Urban Education
The LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education is partnering with local organizations and schools in creating a new STEM Center.
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• February 21, 2019

Akron School Superintendent Joins Board of Trustees
By Jake Herron, Online Editor
• February 21, 2019
Students Audition to Be Next Zippy
By Bri Hayes, ZTV Reporter | Lights, Camera, Akron!
• February 19, 2019

‘Finding Neverland’ Makes Way To Broadway in Akron
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• February 19, 2019

Teaching the Polymer Science of Cooking
How one Honors class seeks to demonstrate the concepts of the polymer sciences through the art of cooking food.
By José Suárez, Reporter
• February 19, 2019

Scared Scriptless Coming to Akron
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• February 19, 2019

Central Stores Offers Surplus Property at Bargain Prices
Need a new laptop for a low, low price? This little-known shop just at the border of the main campus has you covered.
By José Suárez, Reporter
• February 19, 2019

Week of February 17, 2019
By PHD Comics
• February 17, 2019

‘The Snow Maiden’ Dances into EJ Thomas Hall
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• February 13, 2019

Heart to HeART: Celebrating Family, Art
While many Valentine’s events offer romantic settings, meant for couples, The Akron Center for Art, Music, and Performance is hosting a Valentine’s Day event for couples with children.
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• February 12, 2019

RooCatholic Connects Faith, College Life
Community, service and life are the pillars that raise the ‘Place to Belong.’
By Jake Herron, Online Editor
• February 11, 2019

A Guide to Galentine’s Day
The day before Valentine’s Day, often referred to as Galentine’s Day, is a great excuse to get together with friends.
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
• February 11, 2019

A Hallmark Holiday With a Dark History: The Day of Love
As the second most celebrated holiday in the United States, several do not realize it is also one of the most marketable with a disturbing origin.
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• February 11, 2019

Valentines Day: Celebrating Love and Heteronormativity
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
• February 11, 2019

Nelly’s Echo Performs to Inspire Positivity, Originality in Audience
As part of the Rethinking Race Events at The University of Akron, the Residence Hall Program Board had Nelly’s Echo perform at Starbucks in the Taber Student Union.
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• February 11, 2019

Week of February 10, 2019
By PHD Comics
• February 10, 2019

UA, KSU Faculty Hold Solidarity Picket Line to Support WSU Strike
The Presidents of American Association of University Professors chapters at UA and KSU held the picket line for other faculty and students to show support for WSU.
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• February 6, 2019
University of Akron, Students Celebrate Black History Month
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
• February 4, 2019

Student Recreation and Wellness Center to Hold Blood Drive
Starting Feb. 5, students can donate blood at the Student Rec Center as part of UA’s Black History Month.
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
• February 4, 2019

Students React to Severe Weather Response
While the University has several procedures in place for severe snow and cold weather, students did not share the same feelings toward recent actions.
By Megan Parker and
• February 4, 2019

“The Vagina Monologues” Showcases Empowerment, Benefits Rape Crisis Center
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• February 4, 2019
UA Touring Ensemble Brings Arts to Elementary Schools
By Payton Burkhammer, ZTV Producer | Lowdown
• February 4, 2019

Week of February 3, 2019
By PHD Comics
• February 3, 2019

Bechdel Film Fest Aims to Celebrate Women, Inclusion
By featuring only films that have passed the Bechdel Test, this five-day film fest coming to Akron hopes to show proper representation of women throughout fiction.
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
• January 28, 2019

Week of January 27, 2019
By PHD Comics
• January 27, 2019

E.J. Thomas Hall Presents: Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• January 27, 2019

Pink Gloves Boxing at UA Offers Community, Fitness to Empower Women
This female-focused boxing program aims to give women a place where they can enjoy exercising while increasing their self-confidence.
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• January 24, 2019

OrgSync to Change Name
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
• January 23, 2019

Community Outlook Positive During First Week
Despite the chill, UA students and faculty are looking forward to the semester.
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
• January 22, 2019

Week of January 20, 2019
By PHD Comics
• January 20, 2019

Week of January 13, 2019
By PHD Comics
• January 13, 2019

Week of January 6, 2019
By PHD Comics
• January 6, 2019

UAPD Offers ‘Away from Home’ Service for Traveling Students
University police can make periodic, outside checks of unoccupied student homes during Winter Break.
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
• December 13, 2018

Buchtelite Holiday Recipes
The Buchtelite Editorial Board shares their favorite recipes for the holidays.
By Brooklyn Dennison, Jake Herron, Sala Wier, Megan Parker, Jordyn Etling, and Kristen Lauck
• December 12, 2018

UA Revises Presidential Search, Students Share Divided Opinions
With the recent announcement of an expanded presidential search committee and a new confidential requirement, several UA students are divided through their responses.
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• December 12, 2018

City on the Rise: Bowery Project Brightens Akron Future
By Matthew Hogan, Guest Writer
• December 12, 2018

UAkron App Now Available
Students can now download the UA Mobile app, available for most iOS and Android devices.
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
• December 12, 2018

Poetry for People Who Hate Poetry: Volume 4
Poetry for People Who Hate Poetry' is a syndicated column by Ohio Poet Laureate Dave Lucas.
By Dave Lucas, Syndicated Poet Laureate
• December 11, 2018

Zips Soccer Makes Sixth Trip to College Cup
By Jake Herron, Online Editor
• December 6, 2018

Terry Bowden Fired, Search for New Football Coach Begins
By Jake Herron, Online Editor
• December 6, 2018

Kaitlin Bennett Visits UA, Vows Open Carry Return
During a visit to The University of Akron, the gun rights activist drew a small crowd and revealed plans for an “open carry walk” to be held on campus.
By Jake Herron, Online Editor
• December 6, 2018

Unnoticed
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• December 5, 2018

Third Annual ‘Wild Lights’ at Akron Zoo
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• December 5, 2018

SEFA Grant Helps UA Students with Non-Academic Financial Needs
By Brooklyn Dennison and Sala Wier
• December 5, 2018

Champions of Magic Set to Perform at E.J. Thomas Hall
A magic show comprised of five professional and famous illusionists, this performance will feature several entertaining and interactive acts that are family friendly.
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• December 3, 2018

Holiday Gifts on Sale at Myers School of Art
This holiday season, treat your friends, your family or even yourself to genuine, student-made artwork.
By Jake Herron, Online Editor
• November 28, 2018

Music Defined
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• November 28, 2018

Poetry for People Who Hate Poetry: Volume 3
'Poetry for People Who Hate Poetry' is a syndicated column by Ohio Poet Laureate Dave Lucas.
By Dave Lucas, Syndicated Poet Laureate
• November 28, 2018

MakerStudio at UA Offers Free 3D Printing for Students
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
• November 28, 2018

Stan Hywet’s “Deck the Halls” 2018 to Host Winter Wonderland
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
• November 21, 2018
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Coming to Bierce Library
Dungeons and Dragons, a fantasy role-playing game is making its debut on campus.
By Benjamin Bast, Reporter
• November 21, 2018

Bohemian Rhapsody: Another Flop for LGBTQ Representation
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
• November 21, 2018

Men’s Soccer Advances Again
Akron: 3 - Syracuse: 1
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• November 21, 2018


World AIDS Day at UA: Increase Awareness, Offer Free HIV Testing
Zips Programming Network and other UA organizations are sponsoring this event to help educate students about the misconceptions and facts about the virus.
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• November 21, 2018

Remembering Trans Lives
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
• November 20, 2018

UADC Fall Dance Concert: A Mixture of Individual Styles
The performance will include five different routines; each one choreographed by a unique individual with vast experiences in dance.
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• November 14, 2018

5 Stars for “Assassin’s Heart” by Sarah Ahiers
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• November 14, 2018

Men’s Soccer Wins MAC Championship
Akron: 3 - Western Michigan: 0
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• November 14, 2018

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Not the Remake You Would Expect
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
• November 12, 2018

One Injured, One Arrested in UA Residence Hall Shooting
Exchange Residence Hall was placed on lockdown early Saturday morning following an “accidental weapon discharge” from within the dormitory.
By Jake Herron, Online Editor
• November 10, 2018

Starbucks Changes Seasons: Barista, Customer Thoughts on Transition
Baristas and customers share their experiences with and feelings towards the recent seasonal change in stores.
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• November 10, 2018

Five-Star Friday Opinions From Fellow UA Students
Among the students asked, many were positive about the initiative.
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
• November 10, 2018

Meadow
By Angel Gulyas, Guest Poet
• November 9, 2018

Carnival of Rust
By Jordan Wood, Guest Poet
• November 9, 2018

Book Review: The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• November 9, 2018

Hair Geek Studio Holds Thanksgiving Food Drive
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• November 9, 2018

Akron Zoo Announces Pride of Africa, Exhibit Expansion
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment
• November 9, 2018
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