By Zaina Salem, Editor-in-Chief
• September 21, 2015
Over 30 UA students have their artwork displayed in venues around downtown Akron for the fourth annual Akron Art Prize competition.
Many categories will be displayed, including painting, photography,...
Artist Amos Paul Kennedy visited Folk Hall on September 15 to give a lecture and display his work for his one man exhibition, “Puttin’ Ink on Paper.”
In his lecture, Kennedy gave insight into...
In spite of a lukewarm audience, PigPen Theatre Co. instantly brought life to E.J. Thomas’s Stage Door when they stepped on stage on Wednesday, Sept. 16.
The band’s unique sound, humor, and smooth...
Four musicians in identical suit coats, plaid button-downs, jeans, and black Converse took the stage on Sep. 14 in the Guzzetta Recital Hall.
The quartet, ATLAS, consists of two tuba performers, Matt...
Inevitable and taboo—two words that encapsulate the marijuana reform movement across the United States. Inevitable because there is already a great deal of positive traction towards reform but taboo...
By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
• September 14, 2015
A crowd gathered at the Akron Art Museum on Sunday, Sept. 13 for UA printmaking professor Charles Beneke’s art talk, during which he explained his work “Specter” and the inspiration behind it.
“I...
More than 60 students attended UA student organization Wanderlust’s Dive into Diversity Night on Sept. 9, in the Student Union Ballroom.
The intention of the event was to provide students with...
By Israa Eddeb, Online Editor
• September 14, 2015
A handful of lucky students left the Student Union theatre a little bit richer last Friday, Sept. 11 during the Zips Programming Network’s Cash Attack event.
Cash Attack is similar to the game show...
UA to Z, a radio show self-described as “all about Akron, our community, our university,” brings in commentators each week from all walks of Akron, highlighting events going on at The University of...
As if taking an exam that your grade is dependent on isn’t anxiety provoking enough, imagine doing it in front of an audience full of people. The UA music students performed their end of semester pieces...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• April 30, 2015
It’s that stressful time of the semester again where students are pulling all-nighters and cramming for finals.
The Union and the University Libraries are helping students alleviate their stress by...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• April 27, 2015
The School of Nutrition and Dietetics hosted a Garden Party to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Dietetic Program in the Schrank Hall South Culinary Garden on Friday, April 24.
The Didactic Program...
Myers School of Art is currently hosting a senior portfolio exhibition for graphic design students to present their best work before graduating.
The exhibit opened on April 24 to professionals and employers...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• April 27, 2015
Rapper Hoodie Allen has been announced as UA’s 2015 SpringFest performer.
On April 17, Hoodie Allen confirmed the performance by tweeting:
According to Billboard.com, Hoodie Allen puts a little...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• April 23, 2015
In honor of Earth Day, a tree was planted outside of the Union by the Honors Complex and Orr Hall Government from Residence Hall Council and Brian and Company from Tallmadge Landscaping Company.
Travis...
A panel on Careers in History met in the Union on April 22 and featured several UA alumni who spoke about the benefits of declaring history as a major.
The panel discussion was presented in partnership...
Classical meets contemporary at UA’s School of Music’s Woodwind Night.
Woodwind Night is a vast series of ensemble performances from students ranging from freshmen to seniors across the evening’s...
People who attended UA faculty guitarist James Marron’s performance got to escape the stress of school and work by listening to classical music from other countries.
Marron, the professor of UA School...
The University of Akron Dance Company presented its spring performances at E.J. on April 16 and 17. The show was a mix of different styles of dance, from traditional romantic ballet to contemporary and...
When their clothes are taken for evidence, sexual assault victims could use a new outfit.
A clothing drive for victims of sexual assault, a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Volunteer...
Among the many surveys given to students at the end of the school year, one stands out.
It is a national survey that aims to assess students’ undergraduate experience. Lee Gill, associate vice president...
UA’s Kevin J. Karas has been named a 2015 Newman Civic Fellow by the Campus Compact, a “coalition of college and university presidents, committed to fulfilling the public purposes of higher education”...
Women take pride in how their hair looks; it is a statement of identity. But women who undergo treatment for cancer might lose their hair.
On Tuesday, April 14, UA hosted "Cuts for a Cause,” an event...
The Hower House Museum presented the Artisan Fair, which featured numerous vendors, many of whom are native to the Akron and Northeast Ohio area.
The fair sold a wide range of artisan products including...
UA’s Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life presented the 83rd annual Songfest. This year, Songfest raised a record breaking $8,059.75 for the children of Camp Quality and their families.
It was an...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• April 13, 2015
With graduation approaching soon for many UA students, the question of what to do after college has been becoming more apparent.
The Akron chapter of the American Advertising Federation hosted an event...
Frequent users of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center have been asked to complete a survey on their experiences there.
“This survey is part of a national survey that is conducted by Campus...
Students are still able to receive online tutoring for free through the Ohio eTutoring Collaborative until the last day of classes on May 1.
Started in 2010, the Ohio eTutoring Collaborative worked...
Students are invited to enter The Ben Auburn Award in Cultural Criticism, an annual competition that recognizes students’ work and reviews of cultural criticism.
The Honors College is hosting this...
The Terpsichore Dance club presented “Spring into Dance” in the Paul A. Daum Theater in Kolbe Hall from April 2 through 4 at 7:30 p.m.
“Spring into Dance” showcased a wide range of dance styles,...
Are you interested in becoming more involved at sporting events? The University of Akron’s athletic department is looking for energetic students to become members of the Z-Team.
Eric Stoller, the...
UA’s School of Music hosted guest clarinetist Nathan Williams and pianist Colette Valentine on April 1 at Guzzetta Hall.
Williams and Valentine gave a free concert to the public, and performed various...
UA’s art department is introducing a new course called “The Boston Mills Experience.” This education crash course teaches students how to succeed in the artistic field.
The course began with Associate...
A new club on campus, Men of Strength, is looking to address mens roles in sexual violence.
The group is a collegiate extension of the national non-profit organization, Men Can Stop Rape, and is looking...
A university professor has been granted $100,000 to continue his critical research on Alzheimer’s and other nerve diseases.
Jie Zheng, an associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering...
In the past few months, there have been numerous reports of students falling victim to dishonest schemes that could possibly leave students in thousands of dollars in debt.
These dishonest schemes,...
The University of Akron’s assistant professor of Graphic Design and Interactive Media, Markus Vogl, presented his most recent work during a lunchtime lecture in Folk Hall on Friday, March 20.
Vogl...
The Counseling and Testing Center hosted a guest lecture by Matt Altiere, which focused on the benefits of healthy sleeping habits. Good Sleep and Academic Performance was presented on Tuesday, March 17...
Serve Akron is giving students the opportunity to go out for spring break and enjoy some warm weather destinations while doing good for the communities they visit. It's a program called “Alternative...
On Wednesday, March 18, Doctor Kara Kvaran presented “Super Daddy Issues, Masculinity, Fatherhood, and Superhero Films” on the 4th floor of Leigh Hall. The roughly 40 minute lecture was part of a series...
For the past two days, UA students have been writing their secrets on postcards near the Union Market; last night, a man came to campus to read those secrets aloud.
Frank Warren created the largest...
Music filled the air on Sunday, March 15 at E.J. Thomas as 39 pianists showcased their incredible talents at MonsterPianos! It was billed as a piano recital, but it was presented on a much larger scale.
Eight...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• March 16, 2015
The University of Akron’s Muslim Students Association presented a lecture by renowned preacher, Yusuf Estes. This event was held on Thursday, March 12 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Almost 800 people from...
Dance Day was presented on Friday, March 13 by The University of Akron to attract people to join this new program.
“Dance Day was started as a recruitment event and to expose members of the dance...
Students and employers came to the Union Ballrooms last Thursday, March 12, to learn and practice the essentials of dining and social etiquette.
With 301 students and 19 employers—triple the students...
The University of Akron Brass Choir performed their concert for this semester on Tuesday, March 10 at the Guzzetta Recital Hall.
The ensemble of 21 students performed six pieces over the span of an...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• March 12, 2015
Midterms can be a nerve-wracking time for students and over worrying can only make matters worse. There are simple things one can do to relieve stress and focus on doing well for their exams.
Getting...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• March 12, 2015
With over 90 students in attendance, The University of Akron held a drag show on Tuesday, March 10 in the Student Union Theatre from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The show was a way to engage and for UA to promote...
The northeast Ohio dance company GroundWorks performed their annual spring show on Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6. Now, in it’s 16th season, the inaugural show was performed in E.J. Thomas Hall’s...
By Marissa Gross, Arts & Life Writer
• March 9, 2015
On Friday, March 6 ZPN’s Adult and Family division held its annual Family Night at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. This is one of its most popular events, put together by current Adult and...
Students got a taste of a classy past for two hours last Friday, March 6, as UA Campus Programs held a swing-dancing event in the Union Market.
Experience wasn’t needed; officers of UA’s Ballroom...
Social media use is growing every day, and with it comes a new tool for potential burglars.
Around 78 percent of former burglars use Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare to find empty houses, according...
Most people who attend college end up living with one or many roommates. Sometimes you don’t have the luxury of picking a roommate; however, if a choice is available, there are qualities you can look...
For college students, saving money, or at least having money in your pocket, is vital. Whether one needs money for an emergency, to pay tickets, bills, or day-to-day meals, money is a must have.
But...
Sit down, relax, slow deep breaths in, slow deep breaths out, find that inner peace—and find that little jewelry bead that disappeared in the carpet.
ZPN hosted a jewelry making class on Thursday,...
“Blood Wedding’s” Spanish drama provides a theatrical experience for UA students to attend. The play premiered at the Sandefur Theater in Guzzetta Hall on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Originally written...
Saturday, Feb. 28, more than 2,000 people gathered at Musica in downtown Akron to celebrate the 2nd annual Big Love Festival.
Big Love Festival is a wintertime festival that Akron’s League of Creative...
The Akron Chapter of the American Advertising Federation held its 70th annual American Advertising Awards at the Akron Civic Theater on Friday, Feb. 20.
The ADDY Awards is a three-tiered national competition...
It’s may be tough to brave the cold winter of Ohio without getting a little discouraged every once in a while. People may sometimes feel like staying inside, but according to Dr. Sarah Adams, a little...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• February 25, 2015
UA’s Speech and Debate (forensics) Team took second place at the Ohio Forensics Association State Championship on Feb. 21 and 22.
The tournament was held in Kolbe Hall, beginning Saturday and ending...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• February 24, 2015
Tau Kappa Epsilon is currently rebuilding their fraternity house on 465 Carroll St. They are planning for it to be completed by June.
Their former house, located at 116 Fir Hill, was demolished last...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• February 24, 2015
Phi Sigma Kappa is currently revamping their fraternity after their chapter was removed from UA’s campus. Starting with all new members, they are trying to gain new recruits and show they have improved.
Phi...
Akron’s National Panhellenic Council presented the Wild’n Out Comedy Jam at the Student Union on Feb 19. Students packed into the ballroom to laugh and participate in games with improv comedians in...
UA’s library faculty are hard at work making sure that students are learning the best way that they can. On Tuesday, Feb. 17 the Institute for Teaching and Learning hosted one of many seminars to educate...
The Life Awards are held annually to honor faculty, students, and student organizations that embody the LIFE values: legacy, integrity, fellowship, and excellence.
There are 28 individual awards that...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• February 18, 2015
In honor of Black History month, “...Or Does it Explode?” premiered at UA’s Daum Theater on Thursday, Feb. 12 for the Rethinking Race series.
This play is based off of the Langston Hughes poem...
As a part of Black History month and the 2015 Film Festival sponsored by University Libraries and in part by the Department of Student Life, the documentary “Prom Night in Mississippi” was featured...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• February 12, 2015
UA’s Trombone Association wants to bring the spontaneity back into Valentine’s Day by offering a different kind of valentine. For only $25, a tuxedo- clad trombone trio will serenade your sweetheart.
Trombone...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• February 12, 2015
The four-time Tony award winning musical, “Camelot,” was held at EJ Thomas Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 10 and Feb. 11.
This famous Broadway musical first premiered in the 1960s and the production continues...
Spoken Word Poet Rudy Francisco demonstrated his oratorical prowess for UA students in the Student Union piano lounge on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
UA’s Residence Hall Program Board collaborated with...
By Marissa Gross, Arts & Life Writer
• February 9, 2015
Since the fall of 2013, UA has been participating in the National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps Program (I-Corps), designed to aid young, aspiring inventors and entrepreneurs in bringing their...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Writer
• February 9, 2015
Some people may not be aware of the famous speech delivered by Sojourner Truth at Akron’s Women’s Rights Convention Center in 1851.
“If women want any rights more than they‘s got, why don’t’...
Valentines Day is just around the corner, and the Clinic of Individual and Family Counseling is putting on a couples retreat.
“Lack of communication is the number one reason that couples cannot...
By Jenna Ramolt, Arts & Life Writer
• February 9, 2015
UA’s Dance Institute presented an original production titled “The Snow Maiden” at EJ Thomas Hall last weekend.
More than 90 performers took the stage, all varying in age from first-graders to...
By Jenna Ramolt, Arts & Life Writer
• February 4, 2015
Sexual harassment is a rising epidemic on college campuses across the country, and brings with it an important discussion.
As defined by The University of Akron’s student handbook, sexual harassment...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Writer
• February 4, 2015
On Feb. 4, UA Counselors Sara Rieder Bennett and Barry Brady offered solutions to relationship problems with their seminar, “Supersize your Relationships.”
The interactive PowerPoint presentation...
UA’s Speech and Debate (Forensics) Team may not be said to compete in a physical sport; but its lengthy season, combined with the workload and work ethic of its members, is the same as any other sport.
The...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Writer
• February 2, 2015
For many people, the term “frat” brings images of drunken, reckless parties and dangerous hazing to mind. The UA chapter of Theta Chi is dedicated to changing that image.
“The term ‘frat’...
By Grant Morgan, Arts & Life Editor
• February 2, 2015
There is a mental health crisis among UA students and students attending universities across the US.
UA’s newsletter for faculty and staff, The Digest, recently ran a story promoting the discussion...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Writer
• February 2, 2015
UA students now have an opportunity to learn one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, without paying a cent.
The Confucius Institute is offering free Chinese classes every Wednesday...
Presented by UA’s Multicultural Center and the Women’s and Gender Resource Center, E.J. Thomas Hall hosted a production of “The Vagina Monologues” on Saturday, Jan. 31.
“The Vagina Monologues”...
Ryan Sandy is a Junior in The Myers School of Art who is working on a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts with a major in Painting and Drawing.
Sandy has been working with the theme of “information overload.”
“I...
UA Student Health Services is partnering with The Community AIDS Network (CANAPI) to bring free HIV testing to all current students.
On Feb. 4, 2015, Health Services will be giving free and confidential...
Walter L. Hixson, a history professor at UA, was recently recognized for his book “American Settler Colonialism: A History.”
The book, a historical analysis of the impact of the growth of young...
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) hosts a plethora of events aimed at helping students maintain their health and wellness. This semester, they are offering nutrition services and...
By Grant Morgan, Arts & Life Editor
• January 28, 2015
With an 8-by-4-foot brushstroke of its own, UA joined the international venture to paint a “Mural of the World.”
“Mural of the World” will become one massive public piece of art—built piece-by-piece...
As students work towards graduating at the end of May, many will be figuring out how to pay back student loans shortly after.
Students’ major federal loans are both subsidized and unsubsidized.
Unsubsidized...
Strongsville High School, Hilliard Bradley High School and Gahanna Lincoln High School were invited to UA to participate in the annual Vocal-Choral Festival on Friday, Jan. 23.
Students of these schools’...
By Grant Morgan, Arts & Life Editor
• January 26, 2015
With the start of a new semester, UA’s tutoring services are here to ensure that students achieve and maintain success in their studies.
Tutoring is free for all current UA students; this contrasts...
Dance Marathon is a new student organization that has found life on UA’s campus. This organization holds a 24-hour dance marathon once a year to help raise money and awareness for local hospitals.
There...
Senior Kit Palencar has become a successful student artist while studying at The Myers School of Art.
Palencar’s work mostly consists of portraits. He has begun using architecture as a backdrop for...
An enthusiastic crowd filled the seats at E.J. Thomas Hall on Jan. 17 and 18 to see the Tony award winning musical, “Guys and Dolls.”
This well-known musical originated on Broadway in 1950, and...
Lock 3 Park Ice Skating Rink is Akron’s home for winter fun. Lock 3, located next to the Akron Civic Theatre on Main Street, is known for being Ohio’s largest seasonal outdoor ice skating rink and...
By Ellen Papp, Arts & Life Writer
• December 3, 2014
Laughter Yoga to help bring joy during a time when it is easy to feel down due to finals. This is a type of yoga that is supposed to rekindle one’s child-like spirit to laugh hysterically for no reason...
The University Singers conducted by Bryan E. Nichols with Eleanor Kear on the piano performed at the Guzzetta Recital Hall.
On Tuesday, Dec. 2, the group performed a mixture of folk and classical arrangements...
By Ellen Papp, Arts & Life Writer
• December 3, 2014
Visitors to the Emily Davis Gallery will be able to view “From the Vault,” a showcase of selected artworks from the 40-year-old collection in Folk Hall.
The gallery has presented free exhibitions...
By Kamara Turner, Arts & Life Writer
• December 3, 2014
Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS) will be hosting a Holiday Lights Competition for students living south of Exchange Street. The competition is available to all students living in the areas bounded by...
By Dianna Lu, Arts & Life Writer
• December 3, 2014
The University of Akron is searching for cast members for their upcoming play, “Blood Wedding.”
“Blood Wedding” is a tragedy by Federico Garcia Lorca, a Spanish poet, playwright, and theatre...
By Alicia Finch, Editor-in-chief
• December 3, 2014
The University of Akron’s student organization, Holistic Leaders and Mindful Meditation, is hosting a week-long event that offers a different type of meditation, yoga, relaxation and healing opportunity...
Students voted until Wednesday, Nov. 19 on whether they would adopt the revised version of the Constitution of Undergraduate Student Government.
The new constitutional clause now allows students to...
The Nightlight Cinema in downtown Akron hosted the 2380 Film Club’s second short film festival on Monday, Dec. 1 starting at 7 p.m.
The 2380 Film Club is The University of Akron’s student film organization....
By Dianna Lu, Arts & Life Writer
• November 26, 2014
The Hower House on Fir Hill is a piece of preserved history just off the grounds of
The University of Akron.
It is one of the city’s hidden gems with more than 3,500 pieces of decorative art objects....
The Myers School of Art had its Advanced Graphic Design students present their video works in the Projects Gallery located in Folk Hall as a part of the Facade exhibit.
The Facade exhibit allowed students...
The Association for Computer Machinery held it’s 5th annual Child’s Play gaming tournament on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. in the Student Union ballrooms. The event had numerous games...
By Kamara Turner, Arts & Life Writer
• November 17, 2014
On Nov. 17 at the Student Union Theater, a panel of public health professionals came to The University of Akron to discuss the facts, myths and implications of Ebola.
The panelists included Terry O'Sullivan,...
By Ellen Papp, Arts & Life Writer
• November 17, 2014
The University of Akron School of Music hosted Solaris, The University of Akron faculty Woodwind quintet, on Sunday, Nov. 16th at 3 p.m. in the Guzzetta Recital Hall.
Solaris was formed in 1976 and...
By Ellen Papp, Arts & Life Writer
• November 17, 2014
On Thursday, Nov. 13 at 4:30 p.m., visitors to the Myers School of Art Projects Gallery were able to attend the opening reception of the Disclosures: The Best of Reality exhibition.
In the high point...
Electro-pop band Frigid Touch released their new album, Swell on Saturday, Nov. 15 at The Empire Concert Club & Bar in Akron. This is their first full album, having only released singles in the past...
By Ellen Papp, Arts & Life Writer
• November 12, 2014
The Collegiate Readership program provides students with a diverse selection of newspapers for The University of Akron community.
The program was brought to UA at the beginning of October through the...
The Committee for Research on Women and Gender held a short ceremony for the Outstanding Feminist Awards in The Institute for Teaching and Learning in Leigh Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
This event was...
In honor of Veterans Day, the documentary Korengal highlighting the life of soldiers stationed in the Korengal Valley in Afghanistan, was shown in the Student Union Theater on Monday, Nov. 10.
Master...
By Ellen Papp, Arts & Life Writer
• November 11, 2014
Starting college is a fun and exciting time for majority of students, but once it comes time for graduating and the thoughts of all your student loan debt begin to surface, college may start to appear...
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, Zippy’s second annual Great Chili Cook-Off was underway from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. before The University of Akron’s football game against Bowling Green.
Dining services in partner...
Miss Iowa 2013, Nicole Kelly, gave an interactive speech on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 3:20 p.m. until 5 p.m. in the Student Union Theater.
Kelly was born missing her left hand, but didn’t let that affect...
By Adeline Roeper, Arts & Life Writer
• November 11, 2014
The University of Akron’s Barker Center for Economic Education and the Department of Education hosted the screening of Davis Guggenheim’s film “Teach” on Nov. 6 in Olin Hall from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30...
Poetry resonated throughout the Student Union on Nov. 5, 2014 as the Male Excellence Network hosted their annual “Battle for the Soul: The Redemption.”
MEN’s poetry jams have been gaining popularity....
By Ellen Papp, Arts & Life Writer
• November 11, 2014
On Nov. 8th and 9th, Zippy Multisport (ZMS) hosted Tri-for-a-Cure in hopes of raising funds to help children and their families suffering from cancer.
Tri-for-a-Cure is a charity triathlon for Akron...
The Midtown Men, made of 4 original cast members from Jersey Boys: Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer visit Akron for the first time to put on...
On Monday, Nov. 3, Myers School of Art hosted an Art History Colloquium that featured theses by Kelly Hartleib and Katherine Nikitin.
Hartleib’s thesis looks at the model of French painter Edouard...
By Ellen Papp, Arts & Life Writer
• November 3, 2014
In a student’s busy schedule, it can be hard to find a fast food restaurant that serves good quality food. Luckily, the brand new PizzaFire fits the bill.
PizzaFire, running since Wednesday, Oct.15...
