By LeKesha Parkman, Editor-in-Chief

May 28, 2021 • No Comments

March 10, 2020 was a day filled with disbelief and confusion. The rumor mill was rife with speculation at UA’s Myers School of Art of an eminent shut down because of the coronavirus(COVID-19). While a pandemic wasn’t unprecedented, it certainly wasn’t anything I thought I would actually live through or be affected by. This feeling was echoed by fellow graphic design major Kohl Spieker.   Spieker noted that he was naive to think he would never have to navigate through a pandemic.    “Seeing how easily...

By LeKesha Parkman, Editor-in-Chief

April 4, 2021 • No Comments

COVID-19 has created challenges for the 31 graduating graphic design students at The University of Akron (UA). Despite those challenges, the class of 2021 came together to create a showcase for their joint portfolio. Opening on April 5., the show is held in the Emily Davis Gallery and contains a collection of work that varies from each student and is a summation of four intense years of study.  "Unmuted” contains print-based, web and interface design, along with illustration, photography and videography.  Due...

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor

March 24, 2019 • No Comments

The Rape Crisis Center of Medina and Summit Counties is hosting a poetry night on April 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Taber Student Union atrium to give survivors of sexual assault a voice and people a chance to read their work.   “We are hoping for students to submit work that is empowering or uplifting in some way, but really anything that students wish to share,” Angelica Corrado, the Campus Education & Outreach Advocate at the Rape Crisis Center, said.   As one of the several events planned by...

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor

February 25, 2019 • No Comments

Women’s Studies is scheduled to hold two more Rethinking Gender talks before the end of the spring semester, according to their events page. With the emergence of Five-Star Fridays, students should find these talks more accessible, as the Rethinking Gender Series presents on Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. The Rethinking Gender series is sponsored by the Women's Studies Program, and generally hosts speakers with research, speeches or creative approaches to gender-related topics. “Rethinking Gender provides a forum...

By Stephanie Fairchild, Social Media Editor

November 16, 2020 • No Comments

Many industries across the globe have been struggling from the impact of COVID-19 but none have been hit quite like the music industry. From cancelled stadium shows across the world to Wednesday night open mics at a favorite local pub, both musicians and venues alike have seen a drastic change in their day to day lives. With state regulations limiting indoor dining and drinking, while also prohibiting indoor concerts and dancing areas, live music has been scarce. When the pandemic initially hit the U.S. in...

By LeKesha Parkman, Special Editions Editor

November 5, 2019 • 2 Comments

The Vindys proved themselves more than capable of providing guests with a spectacular experience on Nov. 1 during their performance at Music Box Supper Club in Cleveland. According to guitarist John Anthony, the band’s live performance rivals their recorded music.  The interplay between the members worked to keep the crowd engaged, while singer Jackie Popovic stunned the audience with her incredibly powerful and soulful voice.  At one point during their set, the other members of the band left the stage...

By Jaina Gedeon, Film Critic

April 4, 2021 • No Comments

The Oscars are approaching fast at the end of this month and The Buchtelite continues to review nominated movies. The next movie in this series is “Trial of the Chicago 7,” directed by Aaron Sorkin   “The Trial of the Chicago 7” is based off of the infamous 1969 trial of seven defendants that have been charged by the United States government under the new power of President Richard Nixon for inciting riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Protests were held at the convention...

By Jaina Gedeon, Film Critic

March 22, 2021 • 1 Comment

The Oscars have officially released their nominees and The Buchtelite is continuing to review films that are in the running. The next film in the series is “Nomadland,” directed by Chloé Zhao.  “Nomadland” tells the story of Fern, played by Frances McDormand (“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,”) who is recovering from both the recession of her mining town and the recent death of her husband. She decides to live her life in a nomadic style, in her car, roaming from place to place. She travels...

By Elizabeth Heckler, Social Media Editor

February 3, 2020 • No Comments

The University of Akron’s Women’s Studies program hosted a performance of “The Vagina Monologues” at E.J. Thomas Hall on Jan. 31.  The production was organized and directed by Dr. Mary Triece, director of the Women’s Studies program and professor within the School of Communication, with a cast of UA students, faculty, staff and Akron residents. “The Vagina Monologues,” written by Eve Ensler, is an episodic play made up of multiple spoken pieces featuring stories from women all over the world. Cast...

By Elizabeth Heckler, Social Media Editor

January 29, 2020 • 1 Comment

The University of Akron’s Women’s Studies program will be hosting a production of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” on Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. in the E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall.  This is the fourth year that UA’s production of the show will be directed by Dr. Mary Triece, the director of the Women’s Studies program and a professor within the School of Communication.  “‘The Vagina Monologues’ has received increased attention in the context of the #MeToo era,” Dr. Triece said. Dr. Triece...

By Mckenzie Uhrig, Arts & Entertainment Editor

November 17, 2020 • No Comments

Editor's Note: This article is the third in a mini-series on interactive and safe activities people can participate in during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Downtown Akron Partnership partnered with the JustUs Line Dance Crew for an hour-long line dancing class at Lock 3 every Thursday in October from 6 to 7 p.m. The dance class was open to the public and free for all participants, with no limit to the number of participants. Free parking was also available in the State Street Parking Garage for participants. Those...

By LeKesha Parkman, Special Editions Editor

February 6, 2020 • No Comments

The National Center for Choreography at The University of Akron (NCCAkron) and the University’s School of Dance Theatre and Arts Administration (DTAA) have announced a new joint initiative called “Ideas in Motion.” Supported by NCCAkron, UA, The University of Akron Foundation and the Mary Schiller Myers Lecture Series in the Arts, this initiative will start off with a survey series called “21st Century Dance Practices,” according to a UA press release. The series is representative of different genres,...

By Summer Torok, Correspondent

March 30, 2021 • No Comments

Everyone loves a good, comforting grilled cheese and a craft beer. The Lockview, a local Akron restaurant and craft beer bar kicks that up a notch with specialty gourmet grilled cheeses.   The Lockview is located directly across from Lock 3, hence the name The Lockview. The view of Lock 3 is amazing, and it's especially good from the rooftop patio.  Owner Danny Basone originally opened The Lockview's doors on June 15, 2006. Basone previously owned a live music venue called the Lime Spider. The Black Keys...

By Summer Torok, Correspondent  

February 24, 2021 • No Comments

Are you looking for a new restaurant with vegan options and locally sourced ingredients?   In 2018, Kassandra Morrison was self-employed with her first business which brought her to Northside Marketplace. While Morrison worked the front desk, she noticed a trend of people looking for somewhere to get lunch. After convincing her fiancé Sam Lavictoire, they opened Nomz and it has been a hit ever since.  The engaged couple have been dating for over a decade and Lavictoire has experience from working in...