By Mckenzie Uhrig, Arts & Entertainment Editor

November 16, 2021 • 1 Comment

The Akron Fashion Council hosted this year’s Akron Fashion Week Awards Gala at the El Patrón Tequilería and Cuisine restaurant with an audience full of emerging designers and business owners being honored. Most of the honorees were either based locally in Akron or from the Akron-Cleveland area.   The event was hosted by Raphael Dixon and was the ‘ultimate celebration’ for Akron’s local fashion community, its members, and their successes. Dixon was an engaging and captivating host introducing those...

By Jaina Gedeon, Film Critic

October 25, 2021 • No Comments

Throughout the entire month of October, I will be reviewing highly anticipated horror, drama and science fiction films. To start the month off, I will be discussing the new A24 film, “Lamb” directed by Valdimar Jóhannsson.  The best way to watch “Lamb” is to know little to no plot information beforehand. The only thing I will say plot-wise is that it does feature a half-lamb, half-human (you read that right), and stars Noomi Rapace and Hilmir Snær Guðnason who give phenomenal performances.   Many...

By Emily Price , correspondent

November 22, 2021 • No Comments

The University of Akron Bierce Library announced the winners of their latest creative writing competition for students, faculty, and staff on Oct. 29, 2021. Their latest challenge was advertised as the “Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest.’ This contest involved writing a spooky story in 400 characters or less (two sentences). Submissions opened Oct. 13, 2021, and ended Oct. 22, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. Out of the 40 plus submissions made to the site, three micro-stories were awarded.   First place was awarded to...

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 Abigail Geiser, Correspondent

October 25, 2021 • No Comments

The University of Akron School of Music will present its annual “Hallowinds” concert at Guzzetta Recital Hall, 157 University Ave. on Oct. 31, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The concert will feature spooky music performed by Roo Reeds, Clarinet Choir, Trombone Choir, Saxophone Quartets, Flute Choir, and BassoonaRoo. The musicians will all be dressed in costume, keeping with the Halloween theme.  Professor Cynthia Cioffari from the University of Akron School of Music has been coordinating the event for seven years....

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 Jaina Gedeon, Film Critic

November 10, 2021 • No Comments

The month of October had a massive lineup of films and a great way to end it off is Edgar Wright’s new film, “Last Night in Soho.”  “Last Night in Soho” tells the story of an aspiring fashion designer Ellie (Thomasin Mackenzie) who can enter the 1960s era of London in her dreams and follows the life of the mysterious and beautiful showgirl Sandy (Anya Taylor-Joy). As time goes on, terror starts to ensue, and Ellie finds herself unable to escape her dreams even when she is awake.   The most defining...

By Jaina Gedeon, Film Critic

November 10, 2021 • No Comments

Disclaimer: I am writing this review as someone who has read the original novels “Dune,” “Dune Messiah” and “Children of Dune” by Frank Herbert.  “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) that is destined to be the next head of House Atreides while also being gifted with great powers. His family and future are threatened by House Harkonnen leader Baron Harkonnen (Stellan Starsgard) after moving to the sand planet of Arrakis. “Dune” also features the star-packed cast of Oscar...

By Mckenzie Uhrig, Arts & Entertainment Editor

November 10, 2021 • No Comments

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (RHPS) is a cult classic among its’ loyal fans, the comedy-horror musical is a tribute to B-horror movies and science fiction. Starring Barry Bostwick, Tim Curry, and Susan Sarandon, the movie focuses on a young couple, Janet Weiss, and Brad Majors (Sarandon and Bostwick), and their night in a strange castle after their car breaks down. They soon discover their strange hosts, Dr. Frank N. Furter (Curry), are aliens who flaunt society’s sexual inhibitions and are working on creating...

By LeKesha Parkman, Editor-in-Chief

October 25, 2021 • No Comments

On Nov. 11, the University of Akron Theatre Guild will present their production of “12 Incompetent Jurors,” a parody of “12 Angry Men.”   Typically, the theatre guild presents one production during each semester and differs from The University of Akron’s theatre program.  Secretary/Co-Director of “12 Incompetent Jurors”   Jacen Conlan describes the student-led organization as focusing less on academics and more on community and support.   According to Conlan, the main stage includes...

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 Mckenzie Uhrig, Arts & Entertainment Editor

September 27, 2021 • No Comments

The Zips are back on campus (mostly) for 2021’s fall semester and, for some, it’s their first semester of in-person instruction. With classes being back in-person students and faculty get to interact with each other face-to-face on campus once again. Through the pandemic, interactions have been limited to the virtual sphere, giving people no incentive to get dressed (or wear anything other than sweatpants). Many students and faculty at UA experienced this when classes went online. Being back in the classroom means...

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...