"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...

"Ladies and gentlemen, the Opinion editor for the Buchtelite, Tony Bosma. (Applause). Confused? If you watched President George Bush's State of the Union address Monday night, you won't be by the end of...

"So many of the powerhouse SEC, PAC-10 and Big-10 universities get to see their former college players in the Super Bowl nearly every year. It's not often that the University of Akron gets the pleasure...

"Be honest. Do you really care about Super Bowl XLII? I haven't heard this many people tell me they aren't going to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday in my life. Yet, I understand why. The media coverage...

"Domenik Hixon promoted the University of Akron when he appeared in a commercial for UA on the heels of the football program's first Mid-American Championship in 2005. The commercial spot debuted during...

"In case you missed Sen. Barack Obama deliver the Top Ten list on the Late Show with David Letterman, I will give you the best nuggets. #4: I won't let Apple release the new and improved iPod the day after...

"Construction has begun on InfoCision Stadium. Rather, deconstruction has commenced for the old East residence quad. According to VP for Capital Planning, Ted Curtis, the university tore down four residence...

"Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova are nominated for two Grammy Awards: Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media (Once soundtrack) and Best Song Written For...

"Domenik Hixon walked out of the visitor's locker room at Ralph Wilson Stadium, looked his father, Marvin, in the eye and said, Dad, they think he's paralyzed. Hixon, a kick returner for the Denver Broncos,...

"David M. Walker, Comptroller General of the United States, was welcomed to the University of Akron Tuesday. The Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Economics welcomed and sponsored...

"Chase Blackburn can't soak it all in-but he wouldn't have it any other way. Blackburn, an integral member of the New York Giants special teams unit, is caught up in the whirlwind of Super Bowl week....

"Sometimes it appears as though students are angrily honking their horns and darting around UA parking lots like cowboys in a gunfight trying to find an available parking space. It's pandemonium: every...

"The New York Giants last won the NFC Championship and made a Super Bowl appearance during the 2000 season. Coming off the best year in his eight-year NFL career (1996-2003) in which he recorded six interceptions...

"The University of Akron women's track team dominated Kent State on Friday night. The men however were not as lucky. Backed by a strong effort from Zips junior Stevi Large, the women rolled to a 90-57...

"The University of Akron women's basketball team travelled to Toledo over the weekend and failed to bring home a win, losing to the Rockets 72-50. The Rockets (10-8, 3-3 Mid-American Conference) took advantage...

"The Psychological Kevlar Act of 2007. Clever, right? Made-up? No. It is the Pentagon's plan for protecting combat soldiers from the psychological trauma of warfare. It entails giving the troops propanolol,...

"Everyone looks forward to payday. There are bills and rent to pay and good times to be had, and an adequate supply of funds is highly desired by all. Cracking open the check's envelope and expecting to...

"Many students are outraged every semester when buying required text books. The prices are outrageously high, and many place blame on the Barnes and Noble stores in the Student Union or Polsky buildings....

"Chicago's Head of Femur will never be known as the Windy City's best kept secret. Not because the band is going to take the world by storm, but because they rarely stray from their Flaming Lips musicianship...

"Ms. DoRight, Is there some sort of rule about people who sag their pants? There comes a point when it is too much. People used to complain about women walking around with low-slung pants, but I think...

"In the beginning of the 2007 Fall semester at the University of Akron the campus was alarmed by multiple bomb threats, including the threat that closed Kolbe Hall on Aug 30. Jason D. Ford, 27, of Akron...

"Each semester students are faced with the cost of college. However, all students know tuition is just the start of what they have to pay for school. Beyond tuition students are asked to pay for lab...

"The future of the University of Akron is looking bright. Following a record setting fiscal year of fundraising during 2006-2007, new reports show that this trend of increasing donations will continue....

"Caroline Williams is an attorney with a lot on her plate. Besides her work as a lawyer, Williams is a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, she speaks at multiple...

"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. Madita Better Brother This...

"It was a long winter break. I can't even say that any of the sporting news and events made me very happy but let's recap. NFL To start out, not only did the Browns blow their chances at making the playoffs,...

" It seems that all our paper, and the surrounding papers in the area, have been able to report about the University of Akron is negative. Throughout the fall semester, rapes, crimes and bomb threats filled...

" That time of year has come yet again. After a month of being home, visiting family and friends, working a winter job and getting ridiculously drunk on New Year's Eve, another semester begins anew. It's...

"The political battles have already heated up. The most notable presidential candidates trading shots are Hillary Clinton and Barrack Obama. Clinton is accusing Obama of being frustrated with his recent...

"A Special Edition Zipmail was sent to all University of Akron students Wednesday morning informing them of an online scam. The Zipmail was sent in response to students being sent e-mails claiming to be...

"Zippy was honored by the University of Akron as Mascot of the Year at the start of the men's basketball game Jan. 17 against Ohio University. Zippy was named the 2007 Capital One Mascot of the Year...

"Akron Police are now charging Christopher Butts, 24, of Akron, with the rape of three separate female students near the University of Akron. According to reports, Akron detectives who were working in...

"It has a taste of a chill artful décor, without all the hazardous chemicals of a downtown bomb. There is a smell of an acoustic guitar hanging around the bar, a very rare thing among the Akron...

"Meteors have destroyed Earth in the future, and nearly everything was devastated. Those who survived scavenged for food and survivors. Cities turn away outsiders for fear that supplies will run out. Outlaws...

"What did you do on Martin Luther King Day? Did you study, sleep in, watch an extra hour of television or spend a little more time with loved ones? If you did, don't worry-you're in good company. For...

"University students have a new ally against crime. Grandparents against Sexual Predators, or GASP. Little may be known about GASP by university students, but not for long. This local organization has...

" Herman Boone, former coach of the T.C. Williams Titans featured in the Disney movie Remember The Titans, spoke at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lecture at the main branch of the Akron-Summit...

"The University of Akron women's basketball suffered a major blow when sophomore standout Sarah Tokodi was injured in late December. Tokodi was injured while driving to the basket in the second half...

"Stevi Large was named Mid-American Conference East Track and Field Athlete of the week after a career night at the Akron Quad against Pittsburgh, Buffalo and Youngstown State Jan. 11th. Large set a...

"The University of Akron's men's basketball team was outscored 50-34 by Kent State University in the second half Wednesday night at the M.A.C. Center, squandering a 10-point halftime lead before falling,...

"Between this semester and the start of the spring semester, students have a month off. It's not too short, or too long. By the end of the month, we're ready to go back to school. But not until then: the...

"With fantasy football leagues going into the playoffs starting this week, the world of football seems to be at a stand-still, especially if your fantasy team didn't even make the playoffs. So what is...

"This holiday season, why not do something for your mental health? With all of the chaos of holiday food, snowy weather and shopping, it's easy to indulge in unhealthy foods, spend way too much money and...

"When you think of newspaper comic strips, Peanuts probably comes to mind first. Charles Shultz's crew was legendary, but Peanuts is far from the best comic strip of all time. That honor goes to Calvin...

"Well this is it. The end of the line, the final hurrah, the last chance to dance, any other cliche you want to throw in here. After almost six years at UA and four years at the Buchtelite, my reign of...

"While the semester is coming to a close and most of the campus community is looking forward to winter break, the University of Akron's men's basketball team is in the thick of its nonconference schedule...

"As the semester ends, the University of Akron prepares for the start of a major change. InfoCision Stadium, the on-campus football stadium is set to begin construction this winter. We hope to start...

"Zippy went undefeated in the regular season of the Capital One Mascot Bowl. However, the postseason still stands between our beloved marsupial and the Mascot of the Year title. For just under four months,...

"The University of Akron women's basketball team lost on the road at Dayton Sunday afternoon by a score of 85-64 The Zips were led by sophomore Riana Miller who recorded a double-double in the game with...

"Earlier this semester, reports suggested a possible merger between Cleveland State University and the University of Akron. However, such reports were never substantiated. In the wake of the merger rumors,...

"Gary Arnold is a prime example of selflessness. He spends countless hours mentoring and instructing Akron's youth on the techniques of boxing. On occasion, Arnold even spends money out of his own pocket...

"The newest addition to the University of Akron landscape is not permanent so much as it is seasonal. Ice sculptures are appearing around campus this week as the hospitality program demonstrates its...

"A University of Akron female was reportedly raped Wednesday night in Spanton Residence Hall. UAPD arrested Raytwan Loftin, 31 of Akron, in connection with the case. He was arrested on Thursday night following...

"It's that time of year again. Time for holiday shopping. Sure, it's fun to go and buy presents for the people you love. Yet even in the midst of the positives this holiday shopping season, there are dangerous...

"What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches. As the semester comes to a close at the University of Akron, students unwittingly validate the thoughts of American psychologist and philanthropist...

"As Christmas approaches, homes and stores begin to be fill with decorations of Santa and his helpers. This year, Akron has dug into its past and found something truly unique, a tiny ceramic blue Santa....

"The University of Akron's men's basketball team began a new era of play when it opened the 2007 season winning five of its first six games. This year's squad has a different look than it has in recent...

"Ms. DoRight, At this point in the semester, is it acceptable to grade grub? I'm doing real bad in my English composition class, so I want to start doing nice things for my professor. Would it be that...

"If you didn't use Ratemyprofessors.com when scheduling your classes for next semester, it would be a good idea to go back and double-check your choices. Having a good professor can make or break a class,...

"There weren't too many success stories coming out of the fall portion of the sports schedule this season and many programs are missing some key components. With the holiday season in its early stages...

"I have been attending this university for about six years now, taking as many classes in as many different subjects as possible. I'll let you in on a well kept secret, I like learning. It is a shame that...

"Thanksgiving break has come and gone. We had a brief resting period where we could sleep all day. The best part, though, was that we didn't have to worry about homework and tests. The catch was that when...

"Open parking spaces on campus have become scarce and according to one graduate assistant, it's not going to get any better. David Holland, a history graduate assistant, said there was a planned parking...

"Each semester, students take the time to fill out teacher evaluation sheets. But what happens to them once they're turned in?   According to senior public relations representative Ken Torisky, each...

"Britney got to spend time with her kids on Thanksgiving. What did the multi-millionaire mom do? She took the 1-year-old and 2-year-old to the Beverly Hills Four Seasons Hotel. For peanut butter and jelly...

"The room is decorated with toys and smiling faces. It's truly a Kodak moment when a grandmotherly woman walks in the room. Her sunny disposition, boundless energy and sense of fun make her a real-life...

"University of Akron defensive lineman Amodeni Odofin was a passenger Saturday in a fatal one car accident Saturday in New York that killed Army Pvt. Philip Diaferio. Odofin, 19, suffered a broken leg...

"The 14th-seeded University of Akron men's soccer team lost a heartbreaker in double overtime to the University of South Florida Wednesday night in the second round of the NCAA Championship tournament...

"Earlier this month vice president for information technology Jim Sage and the University of Akron's Information Technology Service Department both received awards at the annual CIO forum of the Northeast...

"Futurama returns as an all-new feature-length epic DVD, Bender's Big Score, which was released in stores Tuesday. This disc will be the first of four movie-length episode arcs that will be released in...

"You don't have to be very attentive to know that President Bush isn't very popular in the realm of public opinion; his approval ratings usually float around 30 percent. As to the reasons for this, some...

"As we plunge into the snow-filled season, it is vital to find a cozy place to hibernate. Basically, that means finding a comfortable, familiar spot to drink yourself into a deep sleep. There are a few...

"Typical. It makes sense to plan a parking shortage, doesn't it? Sell more parking passes than spaces, charge more for parking tickets. It makes business sense. Tell that to students, though, and they'll...

"An NFL football game on a Thursday night would seem like a godsend. It cures the mid-week itch of waiting for Sunday and gives fans an extra game to watch during the week. But if you don't pay for the...

"Dear President Luis Proenza and athletic director Mack Rhoades, You might be considering a new football coach. After all, a lot of fans are calling for you to fire J.D. Brookhart. I urge you to be patient...

"Jaywalking is a common thing to see on campus, and especially on Exchange street. In light of all the recent muggings around campus, students have complained that the University of Akron Police Department...

"I am a fan of pro wrestling. There, I said it. I'm sure a couple of stereotypes popped into your head when you read that, but in all honesty, I don't care. Wrestling offers up a lot of things besides...

"A couple weeks ago a friend of mine alerted me to the existence of a new street drug called Jenkem. I thought that he was making it up. There was no way something so ridiculous could be real. But it is....

"Although it may be Caleb Porter's first appearance in the NCAA tournament as a head coach, he is no stranger to December soccer. Porter, who helped Indiana to two national titles during his six year stint...

"Jaywalking on Exchange Street is a problem. We don't like it. Crossing Exchange Street is just plain difficult. But giving students written warnings and harassing them for jaywalking isn't the solution....

"The Central Michigan University football team (7-5, 6-1 Mid-American Conference) scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns and tallied 15 unanswered points to defeat the University of Akron (4-8, 3-5 MAC)...

"Ms. DoRight, Christmas is coming up and that means I have to meet my boyfriend's family. I'm pretty nervous about meeting his parents. He tells me they're really conservative. I have blue hair, two rings...

"Gang violence may be growing in Akron, but the community's resolve to end gang growth is attempting to keep pace. The Akron Police Department recently received two grants that will be used to combat gang...

"Students have more than muggings to worry about when walking on Exchange Street. Jaywalking is a minor misdemeanor in which a pedestrian crosses the street without regard to traffic rules, such as crossing...

"For some people - albeit fewer and fewer, it seems - Thanksgiving is about family and a turkey feast. And, of course, football. Thanksgiving, however, took on a new purpose this year. For many people,...

" With the University of Akron football team (4-7, 3-4 MAC) out of the Mid-American East Division race, the Zips' season finale against the Central Michigan Chippewas Friday morning holds little importance...

"Now there is a consolation prize to the consolation prize in men's basketball. The Gazelle Group, which runs a handful of preseason basketball tournaments, will organize and run a third postseason college...

"The University of Akron men's soccer team set goals before the 2007 season. They included winning the Mid-American Conference regular season title, winning the MAC Tournament and earning an NCAA Tournament...

"This past Sunday at 4:10 p.m., a student was walking down Vine Street near the athletics field house, minding his own business. Then he was robbed at gunpoint by two men who took off in a Honda Accord....

"They overrun every corner of the country, arriving in broken-down cars. They're sleep-deprived, hungry and burned out, bearing laundry bags instead of gifts. Yes, the holidays are here, and we college...

"Ms. DoRight, I am the sort of person who always blesses people, even strangers, when they sneeze. I am also the sort of person who values silence in a library. The other day, I witnessed a young man with...

"There are a number of different Chinese restaurants in the Akron area. The one that stands above the rest is Chin's Place. Located at 474 W. Market Street, Chin's offers the best food for the best price....

"Imagine opening this newspaper to find it written in a foreign language. All the endless combinations of letters and symbols only confuse, leaving words unknowable and sentences incomprehensible. Jumpstart...

"If you're looking to do something over Thanksgiving weekend other than study for finals and write papers, I've got a few holiday-oriented options for you. Akron's fourth Holidayfest begins Friday. At...

"The University of Akron has won a national championship. The law schools trial advocacy team traveled to Los Angeles, Calif. over the weekend and claimed top prize in the National Civil Trial Competition....

"Rape is a first-degree felony, however this charge is often never followed up on. According to a University of Akron Police report, a student reported being raped in a residence hall last Wednesday. The...

"You might not be aware of this, but the men's soccer team won the Mid-American Conference championship on Sunday. You might not know this because it really wasn't publicized. As matter of fact, even if...

"Rudy Giuliani travels around the country wooing Bible-thumping conservatives. And he jets around in a plane provided by the king of Sin City. Sound like the Rudy you've seen on TV? Sheldon Anderson, a...

"Five vehicles were stolen over the weekend on University of Akron property and two more were stolen near campus, according to a Zipmail sent out Monday. The vehicles stolen, according to the email, were...

"What does it mean to be part of the most die-hard Zips student section? Those involved in The University of Akron's student cheering section know as the AK-Rowdies live by their acronym: Ruthless, Obnoxious,...

"Editor's note: This is part three in a three-part series. Gary Arnold has been running the Good Shepherd Athletic Club for so long that he calls the club my house. When you walk through the door, you...

"The University of Akron men's basketball team opens the 2007 regular season in the first round of the BP Top of the World Classic against South Carolina Upstate in Fairbanks, Alaska Friday night. At...

"For $25, you can supposedly get a rock from the rubble that was once Satriale's. Satriale's is the butcher shop - officially for pork, but occasionally for people - from The Sopranos. The building was...

"I am a corporate pawn. There, I said it. I am a slave to big businesses and their manifestos. I don't want to be like this, and I'm sure none of you do, but the truth is we can't avoid it. For the most...

"A report released last week in Washington, D.C. revealed that 1-in-4 homeless people in the United States is a veteran. This information is shocking, especially in light of Veterans Day, which was this...

"A massive electrical blackout hit Akron's central business district Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 1:30 p.m. black smoke was sighted on the sidewalks on Main Street near Canal Park. A fire was discovered...

"Editor's note: This is part two in a three-part series. Gary Arnold has a mission for the Good Shepherd Athletic Club. Right now we're trying to get some kids that are going to do something in the community,...

"It may come as a surprise to our readers, but Zippy is a female. One of only two female college mascots in the country and the face of Akron sports, many students are confused about her gender. She's...

"Akron is a breeding ground for criminal activity. It's gotten to the point were it's safer to drink and drive than it is to walk the streets of Akron at night. The surrounding area of campus is basically...

"The Mid-American Conference was not kind to the University of Akron women's basketball team last season. The Zips were 3-13 in conference play, placing them last in the MAC standings. Head coach Jodi...

"Cedrick Middleton's offseason started at the free-throw line at Quicken Loans Arena in front of a national audience. Middleton walked to the foul line with 12 seconds left in the game and the Zips ahead...

"With the Writers Guild of America strike locking down production of new episodes for most of the television schedule, many shows have gone into reruns. Fox and its related company, 20th Century Fox, which...

"The University of Akron finalized its plans Tuesday to use Quaker Square as both a hotel and as a residence hall under the new name the Quaker Square Inn at UA. The complex will house 95 hotel rooms on...

"When cult film director John Waters walked onstage at E.J. Thomas Hall Tuesday night, he was flanked on either side by angels and demons, many of them dressed in drag. This is my vaudeville act, said...

"The University of Akron's mascot, Zippy, remains undefeated at 9-0 in the Capital One Mascot Open. Over the last nine weeks Zippy has received approximately 321,000 votes to maintain that position....

"Midterm exam - Zips History 101 Multiple choice: What is to blame for Akron missing the 2006 postseason? A) Cedrick Middleton's blown free-throw against Miami B) A weak schedule C) A two-point loss in...