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Quarterback position is main question

April 1, 2007

"Unless you are a college football nut, you probably know nothing about spring football. Spring football? You mean the arena league? No, actually the NCAA allows each team to practice 15 days in March...

Modeling contest down to finalists

April 1, 2007

"Student and Fashion Professionals United have brought all the fierceness and fabulosity of New York City, Paris and Milan to the University of Akron with their very first Akron's Next Top Model competition....

Give Iraqis a reason to stand up for themselves

April 1, 2007

"Almost everyone knows someone who is or has been in Iraq and has heard their stories. If not, they have undoubtedly read something about the Iraq War from a soldier's perspective. Whatever the case may...

Letters to the editor

April 1, 2007

"Vindication for Baca I shook my head in disbelief when I first learned the University of Akron rejected using Jimmy Santiago Baca's book A Place to Stand because of a totally unrelated controversy involving...

Our View

April 1, 2007

"We have spent some time pointing out the flaws and shortcomings of Associated Student Government. However, there are things our elected representatives could do, if they wanted to. The campus needs better...

Relay participants plan to race for cure

April 1, 2007

"The University of Akron will host the American Cancer Society event Relay for Life later this month. On April 20, students from all over campus will participate in the fundraiser with all proceeds going...

Outsiders' Opinion: To Wal-Mart or not to Wal-Mart

April 1, 2007

"George W. Bush, being woken up, and people who use seven words when four will do are the only things I hate more than Wal-Mart. The corporate monster epitomizes everything that is wrong with the United...

Web impacts job search

April 1, 2007

"Technology has changed the way companies do business. Most notably, perhaps, for college seniors, are changes in company hiring practices. Many businesses now use the Internet to post job listings and...

HOW UA HELPS ATHLETES AVOID THE FRESHMAN NIGHTMARE

April 1, 2007

"Freshman Sarah Tokodi was one of the most highly touted recruits to commit to the University of Akron women's basketball program, coming out of Parkersburg Catholic High School in West Virginia in 2006....

Rec offers discounted rub downs

April 1, 2007

"Are end of the semester assignments stressing you out? The Rec Center might be able to help you work out the kinks. Massage therapy has recently returned to the Rec Center. When the Rec lost its massage...

Throwers will lead team to outdoor season

April 1, 2007

"The University of Akron Track and Field team had last weekend off, but rest assured, the men and women have been busy. Coming off of an indoor season that saw the women's team claim its third-consecutive...

E.J. Thomas Hall is a fine establishment – fact or myth?

April 1, 2007

"For weeks, I eagerly awaited their arrival. But Saturday, when the Discovery Channel's MythBusters showed up at E.J. Thomas Hall to demonstrate how they use science to separate truth from myth, I was...

UA crafts alliance to boost economy

April 1, 2007

"The University of Akron has joined forces with Lorain County Community College in a new partnership known as the Innovation Alliance. Despite the geographic distance between them - over 55 miles and...

Movie critics should only bash justifiably

March 27, 2007

"It's time for movie critics to lighten up. Normally, I enjoy reading reviews after seeing a movie to see how my tastes are similar or different from the writer's. Doing so after watching TMNT - which...

Zips back home and winning

March 27, 2007

"Road games finally caught up with the University of Akron's baseball team. The Zips started the season playing their first 16 games on the road. They won nine of their first 10 games, but the Zips (11-6,...

Sattler, a new philosophy lead Zips to greater heights

March 27, 2007

"In coach Tom Porten's eyes, senior Blake Sattler has been the engine behind the program's resurgence. So much so that even when his game is off, he still helps the team. That may have been the case this...

Even 'American Idol' is losing its values

March 27, 2007

"American Idol used to be a quality singing competition. Its appeal was watching regular people sing to compete for stardom. However, it seems that the singing well has gone dry. While the format remains...

Did somebody say Chipotle?

March 27, 2007

"No microwaves, preservatives, or can openers - just fresh, gourmet ingredients assembled to order. That's exactly what hungry students can find at the new Chipotle opening on W. Market Street in Highland...

Letter to the Editor

March 27, 2007

"I would like to respond to the recent article in the Buchtelite,Zip Card office lets down students. You described a situation in which you lost your Zip Card and went to the Zip Card Office to get it...

Spend some quality time with two old friends

March 27, 2007

"I like Mexican food. But I love Chipotle. Naturally, when I heard one was opening in Akron, I was excited. So I drove down Market Street and spotted it right across from the Highland Theater. And ......

Our View

March 27, 2007

"University of Akron president Luis Proenza received a check for approximately $54,000 in January. It was his retention bonus. Unfortunately, Proenza has to return the check, as it was sent in error. According...

He isn't your usual professor

March 27, 2007

"Terry Pascher began his class without a welcome or a smile. How many countries did the United States invade in the 20th century? Several hands went up. A list was compiled on the blackboard of about 10...

Should UA disband student government?

March 27, 2007

"Yes. Unequivocally yes. When all is said and done, the group serves no useful purpose at the University of Akron. Oftentimes, ASG has been a vehicle for students wanting to pad their resume and delude...

Staff Soundoff

March 27, 2007

"As I sat in Starbucks yesterday, I looked outside through the neighboring windows at the beautiful, warm, sunny day. Then, as I went to grab my bag, my arm hovered over the vent. Suddenly, my arm was...

'Perfect Stranger' bland, nothing new

March 27, 2007

"Everyone has secrets and will go to extraordinary lengths to keep them private. In James Foley's new psychological thriller Perfect Stranger, in theaters April 13, a woman bent on solving her friend's...

Red carpet brings sweaty palms

March 27, 2007

"Spring Break affords college students the opportunity to live the American dream. Drunkenness and over-exposure to sunlight are the perfect ingredients for a successful vacation experience. Alas, my break...

Travis is one nations elite

March 27, 2007

"Although the University of Akron men's basketball team did not receive any respect this season in being snubbed for the NCAA and NIT after a 26-win season - tied for most in Zips history and the best...

Highly anticipated hitmakers miss

March 25, 2007

"In music, there's no bigger pressure than producing a quality album that is highly anticipated. The expectations seem to have gotten the better of Modest Mouse and former Pulp lead singer Jarvis Cocker....

Who is the best old-school wrestler?

March 25, 2007

"In the late 1980s and early 1990s, no wrestler personified creepiness more than Jake the Snake Roberts, who came to the ring carrying a giant boa constrictor. Being a weirdo is why Roberts is transcendent....

The Tribe will make playoff run

March 25, 2007

"You'll see the Buchtelite panel's MLB predictions below. Last year's were pretty much dead-on - with one exception. We had the Indians losing to the Cardinals in the World Series, not the Tigers. Does...

More parity = more excitement

March 25, 2007

"Last season, Major League Baseball ushered in a new era. Not the steroid era. The era of parity. Baseball has been searching for true parity since the NFL took over as America's favorite sport - and they've...

Bathroom walls provide unexpected look at society

March 25, 2007

"Sometimes I wonder if I'm the only one who enjoys good bathroom stall vandalism. Seriously, one of my favorite things about going to the bathroom in a new place is reading the various slurs, poetry and...

Our View

March 25, 2007

"On March 13, the Buchtelite's editorial board laid out a challenge to Associated Student Government. Tell us what it is you actually do here at the University of Akron. We went through ASG's responses....

Student government president rips Buchtelite

March 25, 2007

"On behalf of the Associated Student Government, I am very concerned about the Buchtelite's reporting of ASG along with its reporting in general. They have time and time again neglected to use the facts...

Staff Soundoff

March 25, 2007

"You're driving north on Fir Hill, past the apartment complex. You reach the stop sign and plan to go straight through the intersection with Forge Street. Then you realize the Hower House's giant black...

'972-SNOW Lady' dies unexpectedly

March 25, 2007

"She was affectionately referred to as the Snow Lady. But after Coralyce Corky Calderone passed away Monday morning of apparent heart problems, those who knew her were in shock. They knew she was much...

Proenza gives back to UA … sort of

March 25, 2007

"President Luis Proenza personally gave back to the University of Akron last week. After an oversight last week, Proenza received a $54,000 retention bonus. The bonus was allocated in his contract in 2001...

Controversial author to speak at Akron

March 25, 2007

"For a guy who has been beaten up after a speech, the University of Akron's snubbing of Jimmy Santiago Baca was not a huge deal. When I read the (Buchtelite) story, it really surprised me, Baca said. But...

Our Spring Break … their reality

March 25, 2007

"NEW ORLEANS: At 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 23 2005, the National Hurricane Center announced that a tropical depression had formed over the Bahama Islands. By Thursday, the minor disturbance hovering above...

Alternate Spring Break leads UA students back to the Gulf

March 25, 2007

"Last week, 58 University of Akron students spent their Spring Break minutes from sandy beaches and the Atlantic Ocean. Most of them didn't touch the water. In collaboration with AmeriCorps, UA sponsored...

Featured Opinion Story

February 27, 2007

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Lead story headline can be quite long…

February 27, 2007

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Featured Sports Story

February 27, 2007

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Featured Story

February 27, 2007

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