Making promises isn’t difficult, but keeping them is. It’s also what makes a person stand out.
On Tuesday night, a man best known around the world for keeping his own promises and inspiring others...
This past weekend, The University of Akron held its annual Relay for Life event in The Louis and Freda Stile Athletics Field House. This event is held to celebrate cancer survivors and remember those who...
The National Sales and Marketing Executives (NSME) Akron-Canton chapter held their monthly dinner meeting at The Tangier in Akron on Tuesday, April 12.
Three female members of NSME Norma Rist, Jane...
The University of Akron’s Counseling and Testing Center hosted a workshop called “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month on April 12. This event was led by UA counselors...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• April 13, 2016
Get a taste of Italy this Saturday, April 16 at the Masquerade Ball, hosted by the Ballroom Dance Club and the Latin Competition Team.
This year’s theme is Carnevale di Venezia, which is inspired...
Twelve University of Akron sororities and fraternities sang and danced to raise money for children with cancer by competing at the 83rd annual Songfest competition last Sunday at E.J. Thomas Hall.
Hosted...
Men’s Golf
The University of Akron men’s golf team used a strong effort on Sunday to gain four places in the overall standings at The Cabarrus County Irish Creek Collegiate. The Zips finished the...
Megan Bodenschatz has won the the 2016-2017 Undergraduate Student Government presidential election, USG announced at its weekly senate meeting last Thursday, April 7.
Bodenschatz and her vice president...
This past weekend, The University of Akron’s Fisher Institute for Professional Selling sent four students to the largest sales competition in existence.
The National Collegiate Sales competition...
Empowerment, enrichment, engagement, and encouragement.
Those were four goals of the ninth annual Black Male Summit, which was held this past weekend at the John S. Knight Convention Center and the...
Not since eight years ago has The University of Akron Board of Trustees held a meeting anywhere other than main campus.
Yet the Board’s next meeting, slated for this Wednesday, April 13 at 10 a.m.,...
Last Friday, directors Brian O’Donnell and Sasha King’s film “Akron” attracted a record 360 viewers to the Akron-Summit County Public Library as part of the 40th Cleveland International Film Festival.
While...
Men’s Golf
The University of Akron men’s golf team finished with a team score of 294 (+6) on the final day at the Bulls Bay Golf Club to finish the tournament in 14th place this week in Awendaw,...
Famed for flipping, twisting, and tricking in the air—all on a two inch thick rope—Red Bull sponsored slackliner Alex Mason will visit UA’s campus this Monday, April 11, at 12 p.m.
If weather...
The University of Akron will host its 9th annual Black Male Summit this Friday and Saturday, focusing on how media affects black male identity.
The two-day event features more than 60 panel discussions,...
At a unique event yesterday in Schrank Hall South, a group of about 20 students were given free rein to voice their concerns to select University representatives, including two members of the UA Board...
Registration is currently open for the EXL Center’s first hackathon, set begin Friday, April 15, and continue until Saturday. The event, which will take place in Bierce Library, is formally known as...
Over the weekend, The National Inventor’s Hall of Fame STEM Middle School hosted its sixth BEST (Bridging Engineering, Science, and Technology) Medicine Engineering Fair.
This event, orchestrated...
Social work and nursing students had the opportunity to attend the Social Work and Nursing Career Fair on April 6 in the Student Union. More than 30 companies were present from the Northeast Ohio area...
Katie Koestner, one of the first victims of date rape to speak out nationally, visited Akron to discuss her tragic experiences on April 5. Koestner’s discussion, titled Take Back the Night, was the second...
There can be misconceptions associated with gender and how one identifies themselves. To educate students, The University of Akron is holding a Gender Diversity Week from April 11 through April 16.
Sponsored...
The National Institute of Justice estimates that “for every 1,000 women attending a college or university, there are 35 incidents of rape each academic year.”
Female students are considered to be...
This month is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Campus sexual assault has long been an issue and in 2016, it is more visible than ever. Many groups -from student activists, dean of students, and Greek...
Men’s and Women’s Track and Field
The University of Akron track and field team had several athletes place in the top 10 of the Texas Relays held over four days last week in Austin, Texas.
One...
On Wednesday, April 6, The University of Akron is hosting Zippy tryouts at 2 p.m. in the James A. Rhodes Arena (Lab 4). To qualify for the position, one must be a full-time UA student and have registered...
You might not have heard that The University of Akron’s paintball team is headed to the national championships this April.
The team, which was founded in February of 2011 and now has 15 members,...
Students in The University of Akron’s new Museums and Archives certification program is planning to exhibit a collection of artifacts related to old buildings that the University has purchased and refurbished....
Through witty humor and political commentary, famed journalists Carl Bernstein and P.J. O’Rourke joined forces last Thursday to address political issues facing America today. The best-selling authors...
The Nine Deeez Nite band took over the Student Union Ballroom on March 31, entertaining students with pop culture from the 90s. The event started at 8 p.m. and was organized by The University of Akron’s...
When thinking of a first generation college student, most people don’t think of Hillary Clinton. When she first attended college she felt out of place and wanted to drop out. However, after volunteering...
"The story of the Boleyn sisters is one riddled with betrayal, infidelity, lust and greed. It is the struggle between those sisters, the scandalous Ann Boleyn, emboldened and conniving and her sister Mary,...
"It's March 14, and you're in desperate need of somewhere to go for Spring Break. It's just your luck because in New York City you can have a four day trip for under $100. From living arrangements to places...
"Shocking news: Pamela Anderson has filed for an annulment from Rick Salomon. Salomon is the guy she married in October. He's also the guy who appeared in Paris. I mean, One Night in Paris. Oops. If you...
"If you haven't booked your Spring Break trip yet, there's still time. With break coming in about a month, last minute planning can still be done, and some of the prices may surprise you. Not only do many...
"Mounds of snow did not keep students and local professionals from finding their way to E.J. Thomas Hall to hear author Dr. Stephen R. Covey speak on Tuesday. Covey, best known for his best-selling management...
"The City of Akron's snow plowing system is atrocious. Everytime there is a snow storm, streets across from E. Exhange become layered with thick coats of ice that make the roads nearly un-driveable. For...
" The Democratic debate on Tuesday raised quite a few questions that need to be answered before the Ohio primary March 4. First, why is it that Senator Hillary Clinton is able to selectively choose what...
"Following the national Democratic debate in Cleveland on Tuesday night, the University of Akron welcomed a debate of its own. Four students: Mike McGuire, Brian Koss, Allison Rochford and Robert Niery...
"An organization based in Akron called Food Not Bombs has had recent exposure around the University of Akron campus with its campaigns. The buzz deals with organization's incident in front of Market Path,...
"As college students, we are the youth of the nation. Though we are young adults, candidates see our vote as the youth, since we are just beginning to excercise our right to vote. The student debate that...
"During the football season, I complained every time that there was a National Football League game on the NFL Network. I was livid when the Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots game was not played...
"After months of hearing themes of the Ohio primary closing the deal on the democratic nomination, a candidate finally made an appearance in Ohio-more specifically, in Akron. More than 6,000 people waited...
"A student reported being raped in an unknown room in Gallucci Hall on Wednesday. The student is not a resident of Gallucci Hall. The incident occurred on Feb. 17 but was not reported to police until Feb...
"The University of Akron's newest lunch date is free pizza with the police. The lunch is an effort to help inform and educate students about the various issues the university started this semester. SGT....
"In a game that featured 13 ties and 12 lead changes, it was Kent State that got the best of the University of AKron women Saturday. Asheley Harkins' three-pointer from the left wing with 1:17 left gave...
"On Jan. 31, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that Akron's unmanned speeding cameras are legal and do not conflict with state law. This is a good thing. For those who aren't aware, some time ago the city of...
"Jeremiah Wood loves surprising people. Whether it's getting on the honor roll in his final year at Central-Hower High School and scoring a 21 on his ACT, both of which he needed to be eligible to even...
"In the age of online networking, students are subject to having strangers becoming a larger piece of their life than they want. Networking Web sites like Facebook and Myspace allow users to block their...
"Ms. DoRight, My friend kicked me out of her wedding party because she thought I was too fat to be a bridesmaid. I might be a little plump, but not fat by any means. I think this is really rude of her,...
"The University of Akron men's basketball team was defeated by Virginia Commonwealth, 57-52, marking the first time the Zips have suffered consecutive defeats at Rhodes Arena since the 2001-2002 season....
"Best Dressed Female: KRISTIN: I'm torn between Keri Russell, who looked like a million bucks, and Ruby Dee, who looked amazing in her red dress. Russell was understated yet elegant and classic. Dee was...
"You haven't been to an amazing show until you have seen Third Eye Blind play live. Yes, the old school, late 90s early 2000s band is at it again and still rockin' out. The fans remained loyal as the whole...
"The University of Akron has recently purchased several land parcels in the footprint of the on-campus football stadium. According to one former landowner and other reports, UA has paid over $1.2 million...
"Ms. DoRight, I've been wondering about how someone is supposed to act on Facebook. I have a friend that I'm very good friends with in real life, but she drives me nuts on Facebook. She is constantly sending...
"Elmhurst College in Elmhurst Ill. is searching for a new president, and the University of Akron's Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Elizabeth Stroble might is a finalist for the position. Elmhurst...
"Steven Mortensen, who was arrested Monday for his comments posted on Facebook, is now building support from those who know him. One of the people closest to him is Adam Pearson, a political science major....
"Last week, campus was buzzing with the news that Chelsea Clinton was in town. Logic and the close delegate numbers made it clear that it would only be a matter of time before Barack Obama sent his secret...
" Austin Papay set a University of Akron record and moved to eighth in the NCAA standings in the shot put when UA's indoor track and field team traveled to Bloomington, Indiana Friday to compete in the...
"Best Supporting Actress Kristin's pick Who will win: Ruby Dee (American Gangster) This is 83-year-old Ruby Dee's first Oscar nomination. With a long career and a good deal of respect in Hollywood, it's...
"Linkin Park rocked Nationwide Arena in Columbus Friday night with a rousing 21 song set comprised of both old and new hits. The band worked the stage all night long and had the crowd eating out of the...
"Sweet holy Moses. Props to Perez Hilton for posting the Dolce & Gabbana commercial starring Matthew McConaughey. I don't usually make it a point to watch commercials, especially repeatedly, but this...
"On Tuesday, Hillary Clinton said, Only one of us has spent 35 years being a doer, a fighter and a champion for those who need a voice, referring to her credentials over Barrack Obama in an Associated...
"Kal Penn and Eric Balfoure were on campus Wednesday to support Barack Obama's campaign. It is commonplace in our society for celebrities to take a political stance and back the politician of their choice....
"Early Monday morning, UA student Steven Mortensen was arrested for threatening to go on a shooting rampage against his enemies at Akron on Facebook. Because he couldn't get into a computer lab. And not...
"A few weeks before the NBA All-Star break, I was ready to write-off the league entirely. The professional game was becoming almost unwatchable due to the excessive traveling, the me-first mentality of...
"Zips fans who thought a little over a week ago that the University of Akron's men's basketball team's winning streak at Rhodes Arena was in danger of being snapped before the end of this season were probably...
"In the wake of the school shootings at Northern Illinois Univeristy, the violent acts around our campus have become a great issue. Off-campus rapes have hurt UA's reputation in recent months, but what...
"This regular feature will review new songs available on the iTunes music store. The songs are chosen only from the new releases, not necessarily new singles heard on the radio. Ratings are based on one...
"The University of Akron men's basketball team began its second stretch of Mid-American Conference East Division games Saturday by defeating Bowling Green 65-56 at Anderson Arena. With the victory and...
"The Akron Zips women's basketball team lost at home Saturday afternoon to the Western Michigan Broncos 69-55, but on this day basketball wasn't the most important issue. As part of Think Pink day at Rhodes...
"You know when the main climactic event of the film occurs within the first 6 minutes, this is not a movie bent on making you appreciate the finer points of film making, or one determined to make you think...
"As a Catholic (the furthest thing from a practicing Catholic, but a Catholic none the less) I observe, well at least am aware of, the Lenten Season. For those of you who don't know, Lent is a 40-day period...
"The University of Akron is forming a reputation for inadvertently giving its student body Valentine's day presents. Last year it was a snow day, and this year the unannouced arrival of a former first...
"Early Monday morning, a University of Akron student, Steven T. Morteensen, was arrested for inducing panic on campus. Students were informed of the situation via Special Edition Zipmail and were notified...
"It's official: John McCain is crazy. Like a fox. Last week, he told Larry King that he welcomed the support of ... President George W. Bush. Wh-wh-what? In fact, he said he would be proud to have the...
"Summit County Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh's job requires her to uphold the laws of the Constitution and serve Summit County to the best of her ability. Lately, her approach to dealing with parents who...
"AMC Theaters has brought back, for the second year, a marathon of films shown the day before the Academy Awards Ceremony takes place. Five films, all of which are nominated for Best Picture Oscars during...
"Hey there, you have some dirt on your forehead, let me get that for you. Wait no! That's... but it's too late, freedom of religion and its expression just hit you in the face. Quite literally. Which is...
"Chancellor Fingerhut has kept his promise. At least, he has so far. Fingerhut previously said he was committed to improving Ohio universities and giving them more opportunities for excellence. Fingerhut...
"The University of Akron's men's basketball team's home-court dominance at Rhodes Arena ended against an unlikely opponent Tuesday. UA (17-7 overall, 7-4 Mid-American Conference) saw its streak of 22 consecutive...
"Editor's note: This is part two in a three-part series. Sherri Bevan Walsh has wanted to be a prosecutor for as long as she can remember. When she was attacked 22 years ago, her passion to make a difference...
"Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee are starting the baseball season off in the worst way possible. The problem is, the Indians spring training doesn't even start until tomorrow. Their back and forth has...
"Early Tuesday morning a black male in a hooded sweatshirt shot once at a vending machine delivery man after attempting to rob him. We're investigating a robbery of a driver of the vending machine company,...
" If you're struggling to find a place to take your special someone for Valentines Day, you're not alone. Rather than talking about all the romantic places that you could take someone, let's narrow down...
"Many have noticed that Carroll Hall, next to the Student Union, has been closed and is being prepared for demolition. Carroll Hall was home to the computer based testing lab and tutoring center prior...
"Valentine's Day brings visions of love, romance and lots of spending. So what is one to do to show their special someone how much they love them on a student budget? Mrs. Temo, of Temo's Candy on...
"10. The number 10 spot falls to a man who could possibly have his own top ten-list of baby-making music - Prince. When Cream hit the airwaves in 1991, it quickly became clear that this was no Purple Rain....
"Now that Valentine's Day is here and spring is right around the corner, are you in need of a good place to take a date? From first-dates, to proposal nights, we have your top-ten best dates in Akron-all...
"When students write for the newspaper it's common practice to make a phone call in order to obtain information. Recently, when making three separate calls to different people, companies and organizations...
"Lenny Kravitz's latest studio album It Is Time for a Love Revolution shows that despite releasing a greatest hits album eight years and four albums ago, his passion and desire for rock and roll is still...
"Editor's note: This is part one in a three-part series. As Christopher Butts sits in his jail cell, indicted on multiple counts of rape and assorted other charges, Prosecuting Attorney Sherri Bevan...
"Chances of a return to the Mid-American Conference tournament finals were shredded along with Jeremiah Wood's meniscus in his right knee. Anytime a team's leading scorer and rebounder is injured, the...
" The university has already begun construction on the new football stadium, even though it has not acquired all of the land needed yet. Even without this land, and with many small businesses upset over...
"The Akron Zips Women's basketball team will look to continue their recent winning ways as they travel to Eastern Michigan tonight to take on the Lady Eagles. The Zips (7-16, 2-7 Mid-American Conference)...
"As if being president of the university were not enough, Dr. Proenza can now add the title of co-chair to his resume. Proenza has been named as a co-chair to the Regional Leadership Institute Steering...
"It probably did not come as a surprise when the autopsy results for actors Brad Renfro and Heath Ledger were released last week. Both died of accidental overdoses. Renfro, who had long fallen off the...
"Manny's Pub was filled with the University of Akron students Feb. 7 in an effort to keep the bar an active participant of the Zip Strip. Manny's Pub, Chopstix (which rents space from pub owner Many...
"Jeremy Sallee's career goals extend beyond the basketball court. In fact, his aspirations of becoming a shoe and clothing designer have shaped his collegiate athletic career. The 5-foot-10, 150-pound...
"This regular feature will review new songs available on the iTunes music store. The songs are chosen only from the new releases, not necessarily new singles heard on the radio. Ratings are based on one...
"Ms. DoRight, I'm going out with my girlfriend for Valentine's Day and I'm pretty nervous about it. We've only been dating a short while, and she has never actually seen me eat. I'm not a slob exactly,...
"The results are in...the new presidential candidates for the 2008 Presidential Election, respectively, are... No one. Super Tuesday perhaps wasn't so super. Where are all the results, all the commentaries...
"Ballroom C of the Student Union on Tuesday night was transformed into a situation room similar to that seen on CNN. TV monitors adorned the corners of the room, whiteboards updated results as they came...
"The Bliss Institute of Applied Politics wants to help students make more informed decisions this election year. In order to start it off right, the institute will be serving up seven political lectures...
"The Academy Awards are just around the corner, so you know what that means! Exactly. The studios have exhausted all their resources funding huge blockbusters and brilliantly written indie films with...
" The coverage of Super Tuesday may have been slightly overwhelming, but having up-to-the-minute information about this important day was worth the headache. Our generation has been lucky to have the ability...
"College basketball will never be the same. Bobby Knight resigned from Texas Tech on Monday, and it could be the end for the winningest coach in NCAA Divison I basketball history. Knight took his 902 wins...
"Paris Hilton decided to visit David Letterman last week, in spite of the debacle that her last appearance became. I'm sorry, but this gal is simply an idiot. What I really loved, though, was her discussion...
"Super Tuesday is upon us. Tuesday, Feb. 5, will host the largest number of caucuses and primary elections this country has ever seen. According to John Green, the director of the Bliss Institute at the...
" The Superbowl has long been one of the most entertaining sporting events throughout the year. Seeing the two best NFL teams duking it out in the biggest game of the season, grown men crashing into each...
" The Democratic presidential primary is a very close race. After Super Tuesday, Hillary Clinton only leads Barack Obama by 92 delegates according to CNN.com. With 209 Democratic delegates up for grab...
"Recent reports suggested that a group located in New York City, called the Guardian Angels, might be making a visit to the neighborhoods surrounding the University of Akron. The group, a vigilante non-violent...
"E.J. Thomas Hall was alive with the sounds of South Africa Wednesday, Jan. 30 when Ladysmith Black Mambazo came roaring into Akron. Ladysmith Black Mambazo, an eight-member a cappella vocal group, is...
"Only the most dedicated Zips' sports fans know Keyla Snowden. But ask any Mid-American Conference coach and they'll know exactly who she is. Snowden, a freshman guard on the University of Akron's women's...
"That's a clear swipe at you. It might have been less obvious if Wolf Blitzer had given Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton boxing gloves. A few times, Blitzer shamelessly tried to goad the two into...
" The Ohio presidential primaries are on Mar. 4, and it's the first step towards selecting a president to follow George Bush. Voting is a right that no one should take for granted. It's important to use...
"With election season underway, some members of the University of Akron are contributing to their favorite nominees. According to the Web site Campaignmoney.com, President Luis Proenza, Vice President...
"Irving Korman is a man with a double life. Korman is a part time professor at the University of Akron, a father, husband, teacher-and a clown. Since 1975, he has been performing as various clowns, including...
"Ball Above All. Impossible is Nothing. Those are two phrases that Steve McNees carries with him everywhere he goes. The redshirt-freshman guard for the University of Akron men's basketball team has...
