"The man who coined the term Ebonics in 1973 spoke to a packed room Monday morning at the University of Akron. Psychologist Robert L. Williams kicked off the Fall Colloquium Series, presenting Unmasking...

"It is a day that may seem insignificant, but in actuality changes Americans lives. That day is recognized as Constitution Day. It is a celebration of the day when the founders established the official...

"Over the first three weeks of the fall semester, bomb threats were e-mailed to the University of Akron, causing buildings to close, classes to be cancelled and forced room-by-room searches. One man...

"For the second consecutive week, the Zips battled a Big Ten Conference opponent competitively before being defeated 41-24 by the Indiana Hoosiers Saturday in Bloomington, Ind. Akron (1-2) rallied to score...

"Dear Ms. DoRight, Lately I've noticed that people in my classes are getting an attitude toward me. Every time I raise my hand or answer a question, they start to make comments.  I work hard and want...

"It's the game of the year. And something about it is not right. Not this season and not last season. When Kent State meets the University of Akron on the gridiron, it's an event. But the last two years,...

"Freshman Jess Antosz has wasted no time making an impact on the University of Akron's volleyball team. She has performed above and beyond any expectations set for her, by helping to lead the Zips to an...

"Awll dight, clahss, lhet us beegihn. Durn to pahge tventee tvo. This was the line of conversation in a classroom last week. This particular conversation had to do with a certain professor and the heavy...

"This semester, the university's College of Education is implementing a method for education students to keep their required portfolios online, Tk20. So what's so great about this new online portfolio?...

"In the spirit of the movie Shoot'Em Up (which is awesome, by the way) and because I recently bought a pistol, I think this would be a good time to talk about gun control. Having grown up around hunting...

"The Summit County Prosecutor's Office just received almost $150 grand to combat gang activity in Akron. It doesn't come as a surprise to us that there is gang activity in Akron. However, while it's great...

"The University of Akron is experiencing continuing growth and expansion this year. Fall enrollment for 2007 is up almost 5 percent from last year's record-setting numbers. Also, the university is enjoying...

"One of the great things about the city of Akron is the number of unique restaurants that are just a short drive away from the main campus. I am not talking about places like Panera or Quizno's, which...

"As I left my last class Wednesday a little before noon, I decided to stop by one of several tents and get a free T-shirt. I wasn't planning on a hot dog. After waiting in a long but fast-moving line,...

"The benefits of starting a new semester: spending your summer savings on books, running into class late because you can't find a parking spot and spending more time waiting for machines than working out...

"To commemorate the 6th anniversary of the Sept. 11th attacks, the College Republicans planted one American flag for every man, woman and child who lost their life in the tragedy. It is important to...

"Music filled the air while crowds of students explored the large tent outside of Robertson's Dining Hall Wednesday for the Food, Fun and Facts Fair, as well as Student Appreciation day. Both events...

"Video games have certainly evolved over the last 20 years. In the early Nintendo Entertainment System days, you would be lucky if the game had more than one repetitive level. Graphics were based on...

"Zombie does justice to the original Kiel Fleming Horror movies love to make lame sequels that do nothing but insult the original. Halloweens 2-8 are proof of this. When in doubt, slightly re-write a script,...

"We hear the same thing every day concerning our affairs in Iraq: another car bomb explodes, more U.S. soldiers die, sectarian violence escalates, no troops are coming home, al-Qaeda promises more bloodshed...

"Victory is a nice feeling. In fact, after being slightly intimidated by my counterpart's assurance that his bowling skills were Big Lebowski-esque, victory feels even better. After battling computer trouble...

"In 2005, 472 migrants died trying to cross the Mexican border into the United States. More than three-fourths of those deaths happened in the Arizona deserts. What is so terrible about Mexico that people...

"Charlie Frye is no longer the local University of Akron quarterback playing for the Cleveland Browns. Frye was traded Tuesday morning to the Seattle Seahawks in return for a sixth round draft pick. The...

"Week one of the NFL season has come to a close, and after months of anticipation, it proved to be quite eventful. Let's take a spin around the league, starting with the game right up Interstate 77, Cleveland...

"Plain and simple, I was Munsoned. Things seemed off from the start of the game. The lane had a ridiculously strong oil pattern that effectively took throwing a hook out of the equation. Did I demand a...

"When the Zips travel to Bloomington, Ind., Saturday to play the Indiana Hoosiers, it will mark the first meeting between the two schools on the football field. While Akron (1-1) is coming off a 20-2...

"The University of Akron will remain open after receiving another bomb threat on the eve of Sept. 11. This is the third consecutive week UA has received a bomb threat. Early Monday morning, the office...

"For those of you who have always wanted to be an '80s hair metal star, your time has come. Or maybe you need something to compensate for your inability to play real guitar. With this summer's release...

"On Sept. 7, Congress approved the College Cost Reduction and Access Act. The legislation provides millions of dollars in additional student grants, at no new cost to taxpayers. The bill trims excessive...

"After six years of rock 'n' roll, the Lime Spider has decided to call it quits. The live music venue on South Main St., once a hot spot for local music, small national acts and a wide-ranging beer selection,...

"The great aim of education is not knowledge, but action. If the philosopher Herbert Spencer was correct, then the University of Akron has proved itself through two students who will work to change the...

"The college football season is two weeks old, but a select group of players have yet to hit the playing field--the mascots. Each year, these proud warriors dressed in furry costumes help lead their...

"It seems like every day another sport is rocked with a steroid scandal and every day, people act like it is going to be the end of the world. Get over it. We'll never know how many players have used the...

"The University of Akron cross country team swept through the competition at the Tommy Evans Invitational in Akron, Saturday. The men and women both finished in first place with the men placing seven...

"After being ranked No. 18 in the NSCAA/Adidas poll, the University of Akron men's soccer team fell to top-ranked Wake Forest Friday and North Carolina Sunday at the Wake Forest Tournament. Sophomore Ben...

"Sophomore Britni Back and freshman Jordan Baranowski led the University of Akron women's soccer team to two victories over the weekend. The Zips defeated St. Bonaventure on 2-1 in overtime as Baranowski...

"Despite having graduated last May, I am back for a higher education degree and you're in for a backhand slap of opinions so hard it'll knock the taste out of your mouth. For those of you who remember...

"The University of Akron is typically a safe place for students and faculty alike. Sure, occasionally the Odd Corner gets robbed or there are suspicious trespassers that get booted off campus. But as...

"As everyone knows from Seinfeld, there are rules, people. However, one trip across campus makes it quite clear that many of our peers are either unaware of the rules or uninterested in following them....

"Today marks the sixth anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The university has received another bomb threat. All attention-grabbing aside, there is a point when even bomb...

"COLUMBUS - For two quarters, The University of Akron controlled the game against Ohio State. For two quarters, the defense played with the now No.10 team in the country and for two quarters they hung...

"COLUMBUS -- The Zips' strategy coming into Saturday's game against the Ohio State Buckeyes was to create a possession-oriented contest that limited the opportunities for the Buckeyes' offense. They...

"Ms. DoRight, My boyfriend thinks it is hilarious to talk about his bowel movements in public. This is gross, but it gets worse. He also is convinced that the average 25-year-old man has accidents in his...

"The University of Akron received 11 bomb threats over the weekend. The Auburn Science and Engineering Center, Kolbe Hall, the Polsky Building and Simmons Hall all received e-mail bomb threats in...

"The tall towers of the castle can be seen for miles around. Its majesty is dwarfed only by its sheer size. A moat, complete with alligators and guards, protects the fortress from intruders. Inside, luxuries...

"Where to begin? I suppose I cannot ignore Owen Wilson's suicide attempt. Wilson seems to be the quintessential bad boy, who has been referred to as the Butterscotch Stallion. He routinely plays the easy-going,...

"It was apparent from the moment that Clive Owen impaled a carrot through the back of a man's throat that I wasn't going to care if this film offered any coherent script or story. I was going to enjoy...

"There's an old saying you might have heard: It's not really art until someone loses his pants. If you've never heard this before, you've probably never seen Cut Piece, Yoko Ono's performance art. I've...

"Students from outside of Akron, and even Summit County are welcome to vote in Akron elections on Tuesday. Thanks to provisional voting laws in Ohio, students are able to vote in the local primary,...

"Do you find that crazed serial killers are constantly chasing after you? If so, odds are that you have already experienced first-hand this list of horror movie must-haves. If your life has been devoid...

"A University of Akron dean received a bomb threat Wednesday morning, saying there was a bomb in the Auburn Science and Engineering Center. The threat- which came via e-mail and was discovered around...

"Police summonsed students Kyle Salapack and Michael Braucher Sept. 4 for underage consumption, open container and misrepresenting ID. Police were called to Gallucci Residence Hall Sept. 4 regarding an...

"?The Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division will offer a free Home Inspection information seminar at 7 p.m. in the Martin University Center. To register, contact (330)-972-7577. ? Monday,...

"Guilty or not, Craig should resign. Senator Larry Craig resigned last week. His resignation comes amid the controversy of his June arrest on charges of lewd and disorderly conduct in the men's room of...

"Going to college directly after high school offers an individual new experiences and opportunities: an increased degree of independence (for those not living with parents and commuting), meeting new people...

"The foot tap, once an innocent pastime for nervous people, is now a potential innuendo? First it was the colored wristbands, now we have secret percussive pedal propositions? The real question is, what...

"Thankfully, the university took the bomb threats it received last week and over the weekend seriously - even if they were received via e-mail. A serious bomb threat, for instance, is something that would...

"The women's soccer team scored in the final seconds of its game against Binghamton Sunday night, to force overtime and win the third annual women's Westfield Insurance Cup. The Zips defeated St. Francis...

"Fantasy football is the new icebreaker in our society. No matter where one goes from August to January, a conversation about fantasy football will most likely be heard regarding recent trades and who...

"The launch of the 2007 women's volleyball season began in late August when the Zips swept through their first tournament, the Temple Invitational in Pennsylvania, with a 4-0 record. Jennifer Stewart,...

"Senior wide receiver Jabari Arthur caught a career-high 11 passes for 125 yards to lead the Zips' young offense in a 22-14 win against Army in the inaugural First Merit Bank Patriot Bowl Saturday night...

"The University of Akron men's soccer team ended their season opening weekend undefeated and nationally ranked. The Zips won the Westfield Insurance Cup with wins against Alabama-Birmingham (1-0) and 10th...

"The Zips football team has had limited success in season openers in recent history, posting a 3-12 record since joining the Mid-American Conference in 1992. This year's team will look to reverse that...

"For the second time in two days, the University of Akron received a bomb threat regarding campus buildings. But unlike Wednesday, UA police has already arrested a suspect believed to send Thursday's threat....

"With summer coming to an end, students are left with little to look forward to during the first few weeks of classes. Not to worry, because the Buchtelite September Movie Preview has finally arrived and...

"On June 13, the University of Akron acquired historic Quaker Square for $23 million. The complex contains not only a hotel, but also several restaurants and office space. Done right, and the new Quaker...

"The school year is just beginning, and it's time to start the semester off right. According to graduate students Shaunta Harmon and Bobbi-Lynn Anderson, there are very specific ways to accomplish this....

"Ms. DoRight, I'm new on campus, and I'm wondering if it's OK to wear pajamas to class. Can you help me? Signed, Fuzzy Slippers Fuzzy Slippers, No, it is absolutely not OK to wear pajamas to class. However,...

"Some of you may be surprised (or annoyed) to see my byline in the Buchtelite. After all, I signed off in May with a final farewell column, doing the whole retrospective walk down memory lane gimmick....

"The Mid-American Conference and ESPN have teamed up in a deal that will bring MAC football to regionally broadcast television stations. The Zips will play in seven games this season with coverage from...

"Excitement and expectations surrounding the Zips' football team were at a program-high at the start of the 2006 season. After a thrilling 24-21 come-from-behind victory at North Carolina State in the...

"Here's an equation for the 2007 Zips football season:- QB - OL - S - PK - PL + D = 4, as in the number of games the Zips win this year. If you're thinking four wins is a little low, the Zips lost nine...

"The women's cross country team will rely on experience and new recruits in an attempt to bring the first leg of the Triple Crown to the University of Akron. To earn the Triple Crown, a team must win the...

"Teams are usually evaluated by their amount of talent, but it's motivation and desire that ultimately determine what will be accomplished. Fortunately, for the University of Akron men's soccer team,...

"Akron head coach J.D. Brookhart has talked about his continuing goal of recruiting high-character student-athletes who excel both in the classroom and on the football field. He has a model of his ideal...

"It can be impossible to evaluate a coach after the first season, but the second season is a different story. The hiring of a new head coach causes strenuous transition and philosophy changes that can...

"You may be wondering about the building on the corner of S. High and W. Market streets that looks like a Transformer landed on it. The building is not being utilized in a sequel to the summer blockbuster,...

"The stresses of college are difficult to cope with even when one is of sound mind and health. Add the stress of dealing with a severe mental illness and they can be downright unbearable. Research has...

"A knock-out. That's what Ted Curtis, the University of Akron's VP of capital planning and facility management, called the design of UA ' s new, on campus football stadium. The designs for the new...

"When the Zips football team takes the field for the first time in the 2007 season against Army, the Zips' offense will have a new look. This year's squad is without a few key players: two-year starting...

"On Aug. 1, the board of trustees approved the acquisition of the Crowne Plaza-Quaker Square complex, a nine-acre area in downtown Akron. The complex, which is adjacent to the southwest end of campus,...

"The Glamizons of the student organization Fashion and Professionals United are looking for eager women who think they have what it takes to become Akron's Next Top Model. President Rosalyn Bishop...

"No person shall perform or induce an abortion on a pregnant woman without the written informed consent of the father of the fetus. So reads Sec. 2919.124 (B)(1) of Ohio House Bill 287. In plain English,...

"The pain still echoes in Ghazi Falah's voice when he speaks about the ordeal. Each time he recounts the detainment, his eyes deaden - they become distant. He knows his life will never be the same. For...

"The last time Ted Curtis was involved in the purchase of Quaker Square, the asking price was significantly less than $22.6 million. The University of Akron vice president of facilities and capital planning...

"Campus will welcome more than freshman this fall. The opening of the University of Akron's newest residence hall, Exchange Street, and the newly refurbished Robertson's Cafe will also be new to campus....

"Yoko Ono, former wife of John Lennon, is continuing their campaign for world peace. Now through Sept. 7, the Myers School of Art will present the Yoko Ono Imagine Peace exhibit in Folk Hall. There is...

"When new students arrived for orientation at the University of Akron this summer, they learned more than just scheduling classes. With the popularity of social networking Web sites such as MySpace and...

"In the midst of continuous student and campus growth at the University of Akron, one thing will remain the same this year. The cost of tuition will not rise. This is just in time, as UA will also experience...

"The University of Akron acquired a major historical landmark and in the process solved two challenges facing UA. On Wednesday, the board of trustees approved the acquisition of the Crowne Plaza Quaker...

"Two remarks from members of the University of Akron board of trustees were prevalently used in the unveiling of UA's new, on-campus football stadium Wednesday. In his opening speech, university president...

"There are distinct pros and cons to having the first art show of the year. An upside to the situation was that junior Meghann Snow, had an unusually long time span of three weeks to display her abstract...

"A knock-out. That's what Ted Curtis, the University of Akron's VP of capital planning and facility management, called the design of the new stadium. The design, which is about 95 percent finalized,...

"In March, the Buchtelite released a four-part series about a local man who, a decade ago, quit his job as a firefighter and intentionally moved his family of six into Akron's poorest neighborhood. This...

"Pass Christian, Miss. - On Aug. 29, the small gulf coastal city of Pass Christian, Miss., was washed away. Seemingly erased from existence by flooding and winds of over 160 mph, residents of Pass Christian...

"Former Zips guard Bubba Walther might have violated an NCAA transfer rule during his recent transfer to Ohio University, according to sources in the University of Akron athletic department. NCAA Bylaw...

"In recent months, the University of Akron public relations department has been under attack. With reports of multiple felons living in dorms popping up in national headlines, UA has done everything in...

"With both legs cramping and my left ankle beginning to swell, I didn't think I would make it. I probably didn't deserve to. For centuries, men have done foolish and harmful things to their bodies. We...

"Thomas Watkins: attorney at law, University of Akron professor, and ... mailman? A political science professor, Watkins is now in danger of being disbarred. The charges came after Watkins reportedly charged...

"Of the three major sports leagues, the NBA playoffs provide the greatest upgrade once the playoffs begin. This year further exemplifies the theory. Even the series sweeps are more exciting. Who would...

"As a trembling freshman just two weeks into my college career, I opened the doors to the Buchtelite office. Maybe I can do a little writing for gas money, I thought. The upperclassmen, the journalistic...

"Keil Fleming If you had to sum up the University of Akron sports 2006-2007 year in one word, disappointing would have to be the first one out of your mouth. The '06-07 season was easily the most anticipated...

"The University of Akron softball team ended its non-conference schedule Wednesday by defeating Ohio State 2-1 in the Inaugural Strike-Out Cancer event at Lee Jackson field. The Zips (17-21) won the...

"Zips drafted by CFL Wide reciever Jabari Arthur and defensive back Jason Nedd were selected in the 2007 Canadian Football League draft yesterday. Arthur was selected in the first round, sixth overall,...

" In 2001, Akiva Schaffer never foresaw working on the show that he grew up loving. Now, not only is the 29-year-old a writer and director for Saturday Night Live, he just wrapped up his full-length directing...

"Unlike my fellow departing co-workers, I think goodbye columns are kind of foolish. This is mostly because I already wrote one a couple semesters ago. It's kind of funny how things don't always work out...

"Need a laugh after finals? Jake Creamer is your man. The 22-year-old University of Akron student is spreading laughter throughout Ohio, in hopes of establishing himself as a professional stand-up comedian....

"The day you thought would never come has arrived: My last byline. And through it all, you've listened. I'd like to think there are a few folks in the University of Akron administration who are glad to...

"Warning: You have probably heard this argument a dozen times. Gun control does not prevent weapons from getting to the bad guys. It only keeps them out of the hands of people who want to protect themselves...

"The shooting crisis at Virginia Tech has once again sparked the debate over gun control. The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution states A well regulated militia, being necessary to the...

"You know what really grinds my gears? The Mac community. Don't get me wrong - I love Macs. In fact, I'm actually writing this on one. Yet, the idea that buying a certain kind of computer is my ticket...

"Most students who live off-campus complain about their landlord, their safety and the cleanliness of their rental unit. Before you sign a new lease this summer, protect yourself. You need to be aware...

"Current gun control policies are ineffective, and making them tighter will only make things worse. Maybe we could learn from the Swiss. In Switzerland, the gun crime rate is so low that statistics are...

"From the sounds of it, University of Akron instructor Thomas Watkins is somewhere between a swindler and a crook. As an attorney, Watkins reportedly charged an elderly client approximately $46,000 over...

"Often, college students are scrutinized because they feel like kicking back before finals and downing a few cold ones. Unfortunately, the May Day celebration at the University of Akron has become an excessive...

"Not long after the webs have been spun, soon after the Ogres have taken the throne and a matter of days following the final voyage of the East India Trading Company, the summer season hits full throttle...

"Stepping inside coach Dennis Mitchell's office, no visitor would believe his University of Akron track and field team was on life support just 11 years ago. On the walls are plaques honoring NCAA All-Americans,...

"To me, music should evoke some kind of emotion or feeling. Saying you like something is neither of those because it lacks reason. Ask someone why they like metal music. Odds are, they will merely say...

" Apparently, some at Akron Animal Control find it necessary to abuse dogs that show no inclination of attacking, as I witnessed Monday afternoon. While I was at my house on Bellewood Avenue, just a few...

"After the Virginia Tech massacre a few weeks ago, the last place Americans looked for support was in Iraq. However, a week after the attack, Iraqi university students in Baghdad reached out to their fellow...