Jackson Browne, folk singer turned activist, drew a crowd to a sell-out show at EJ Thomas Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Browne solidified his fame in the ‘70s with his hit singles Take it Easy, co-written...
By Kamara Turner, Arts & Life Writer
• October 23, 2014
A new candy store opened on Monday, Oct. 20 on the 3rd floor of the Polsky building. The Candy Bar is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Whether students want chocolate, sour, sweet or...
By Ellep Papp, Arts & Life Writer
• October 23, 2014
Thanksgiving is coming up and brings a great reminder for all to be thankful for the blessings in life. Sometimes the simplest things are taken for granted and it’s the simplest things not missed until...
By Ellen Papp, Arts & Life Writer
• October 23, 2014
Noell Wolfgram Evans, a graduate of The University of Akron, portrays the concept of making the best out of your given situation very appropriately in his new novel, “We Are Not All Winners.” The novel...
Remember that bad dream about running from Zombies in fear of being bitten? UA has brought the dream to a reality. Humans vs. Zombies a campus-wide game started on Monday, Oct. 20.
Humans have to avoid...
On Monday, Oct. 20 ZPN held an “Around the World Mocktails” in the Student Union Ballrooms that allowed student organizations to create a non-alcoholic drink for students to taste.
The 25 student...
Late night cravings and couch lock can now go hand in hand thanks to an up and coming business to be known as Snakron.
Snakron is a developing company that hopes to deliver all of your local and chain...
By Zaina Salem, Managing Editor
• October 15, 2014
The excitement was palpable as Piper Kerman, author of the memoir Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Woman’s Prison, walked onto the stage of EJ Thomas Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 14.
Kerman’s lecture...
By Kamara Turner, Arts & Life Writer
• October 1, 2014
One of the events China Week has to offer is morning Tai' Chi. On the mornings of Monday, Sept. 30 through Thursday, Oct. 2. Tai' Chi takes place at Buchtel Commons by Instructor Shifu Gary Harris.
"It's...
The 2380 Film Club at The University of Akron isn’t very well known among students, but Logan Metcalf, president of the club, has been working diligently to change that.
The club has been available...
By Kamara Turner, Arts & Life Writer
• October 1, 2014
Pentatonix rocked UA's EJ Thomas stage on Sunday, Sept. 28. Pentatonix is a group of five talented singers who take acappella singing to a new level.
All of the members of Pentatonix have special talents...
After their performance on Sunday, Sept. 28 at Guzzetta’s Recital Hall, the Orchid Ensemble gave a music workshop as a part of China Week.
The workshop was held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and had an...
By Judy Nelson, Arts & Life Writer
• October 1, 2014
Family, friends and community members gathered Thursday, Sept. 25 for the first 2014-2015 performance of The University of Akron Symphony Orchestra.
Valerie Thorson, Director of Music for the First...
Wal-Mart gathered students in Coleman Commons to feed students and notify them of all of the career opportunities through their corporation.
Wal-Mart sent a team of more than 20 staff members to give...
ServeAkron held its semesterly volunteer fair on Wednesday, Sept. 24 exhibiting the volunteer options available to students. The second floor of the Student Union was filled with 11 different agencies...
Downtown Akron was flooded with people on Sept. 26 and 27 as the 12th annual Akron Marathon and Runners Expo went underway.
Friday, the John S. Knight Center held the Runners Expo from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m....
Trombonist Mark Kellogg performed a set of beautifully composed works that dated across two centuries.
Kellogg was accompanied by Joseph Werner on piano and James Albrecht on assistant trombone.
Kellogg...
The Nightlight Cinema in downtown Akron is bringing true cinema back to life. Ran by the Akron Film and Pixel organization, the cinema shows independent and other movies that might not be available to...
The Akron Civic Theater has hosted many top names in entertainment, and now Nick Wilkinson and the Featured Players (NWFP) are one of them, and gave a taste of the local talent that comes out of Akron.
NWFP...
Highland Square was filled with music and vendors on Saturday, Sept. 20 as the third Porch Rokr Festival went underway. The Porch Rokr Festival is a neighborhood event that uses the collective efforts...
The University of Akron now has dining options for when you're on the go and on your way to class. Food Trucks are now available on Buchtel Mall, across the street from the Buckingham Building and by the...
To kick off Diversity Week, the Multicultural Center organized Caribbean Day at the Student Union Starbucks. The event started on Monday Sept. 15, at 11:30 a.m and continued until 1 p.m., letting students...
By Kamara Turner, Arts & Life Writer
• September 17, 2014
Looking for a casual but fashionable fall outfit on a guy can be difficult, but Brian Fernandez had the perfect look for a chilly day. Brian was wearing a white tee print tee with ”Hey Arnold!” characters...
By Judy Nelson, Arts & Life Writer
• September 17, 2014
Having registered for the ServeAkron’s Super Service Saturday event through OrgSync, nineteen UA student volunteers boarded the Roo Express shortly before 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Student Union....
By Lauren Ferrito, Arts & Life Writer
• September 17, 2014
The University of Akron’s five Panhellenic sororities gathered in Coleman Common early on Sunday, Sept. 14 to welcome home the newest members of their sororities. Bid Day is the day potential new members...
In the second part of the Rock the Roo Lunchtime series, the up-and-coming band Radio Romance gave students a new spin on country music.
The Nashville band performed on Sept. 10 outside of E.J....
“Focus on the center of my hand” was the command that placed 30 UA students into a hypnotic trance from Michael C. Anthony. This event every year has students at the edge of their seats ready for one...
The University of Akron’s nine sororities held a two-part event to answer any questions or curiosities of the new women at UA who are interested in joining a sorority. The first day of Sorority 101 was...
This year’s fifth annual ZPN Fest was held at the Coleman Common outside of Buchtel Hall on Friday, Aug. 29. The event started at 11 a.m. and lasted until 2 p.m. with plenty of activities to keep...
By Mary Menzemer, Opinions Editor
• September 8, 2014
The University of Akron’s Center for the History of Psychology, now officially renamed the Drs. Nicholas A. and Dorothy M. Cummings Center for the History of Psychology, will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary...
On Aug. 28 the Student Union was full of school pride in honor of UA Pride Day. A day for the students to get a chance to look at what amenities UA has to offer.
The event focused on getting students...
By Alicia Finch, Editor-in-Chief
• August 28, 2014
ServeAkron has kicked off the school year with their third annual school supply drive to help the local schools in Akron.
Assistant Director of Student Life Alison Doehring said, “As with every...
It has been some time, but at last Penn Station has finally returned to the campus. Students can finally return to getting their deliciously toasted subs just a few steps away from class.
The even bigger...
The University of Akron’s Shrank Hall was put to great use this summer, as it has become home to Akron’s own Rubber City Shakespeare Company.
In its second season, Rubber City Shakespeare Company...
John Puglia created works of art from the beauty of everything around him. Inspired by the sights of everyday life, Puglia shaped a successful career for himself and motivated others to do the same along...
The 1870 Victorian-era home, known as the Stitzlein Alumni Center, no longer stands at the corner of Fir Hill and East Buchtel Avenue.
Demolition for the building began July 11. The university took...
This year marks the 200th anniversary of our nation’s national anthem, along with the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. The University of Akron threw a celebration of America’s history...
Featured at the Hower House was an exhibit named Monumental Ideas in Miniature Books, a traveling exhibition of handmade books and printmaking. The exhibit was a collection of books, paper and small watercolor...
On Monday, June 11 the doors of The Coffee Pot Cafe opened to serve as a haven for University of Akron college students. Scott Malensek, the owner of The Stew Pot Kitchen, opened up his new coffee shop...
Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman of Discovery Channel’s long-running series “MythBusters” intrigued the audience of EJ Thomas Hall Thursday evening when they brought their “Behind the Myths” tour...
EJ Thomas Hall is proud to present a show that is sure to knock your socks off —or bust the myth of it anyway. The hosts of “MythBusters,” Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, will be performing a live...
Despite the recent drama in the UA Theatre Program, an entirely student-run program will be taking the stage for one last production of the semester on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. at Sandefur Theatre in...
The holidays are right around the corner and alongside the festivities are the memorable moments shared by friends and family. UA students, enthusiastic for the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks,...
To many, Black Friday is more than just a consumer trap to rope hungry shoppers into above average deals. To many, Black Friday is a holiday in itself.
“I go Black Friday shopping every year with...
This past weekend, The University of Akron Dance Program hosted their Choreographer’s Workshop at Daum Theater.
The performance, which happens twice a year (once in the fall semester and again in...
EJ Thomas Hall transformed for a night of Halloween fun at The University of Akron’s Boo at the Roo Thursday night. Students got into the Halloween spirit and brought out their creativity while participating...
Buchtelite News Writer
Today’s Bride Magazine & Shows is a publication and wedding expo that represents the bridal industry in Northeast Ohio.
This year’s October shows kicked off earlier...
Rubber City Shakespeare Company is bringing classical theater alive around the UA campus this fall, led by UA alumnus and Producing Artistic Director Dane Leasure.
Shakespeare’s classic shipwrecked...
2013 is a big year for the 20-year-old Miley Cyrus, whose drastic change in appearance and frivolous behavior has astonished fans all over the U.S.
Truly, Cyrus wants to make a point to her audience...
By Heather Beyer, Editor-in-Chief
• October 10, 2013
Fall is officially here. The leaves are changing while spectators revel in the beauty of the fall colors. The mixture of red, purple, orange and yellow captures spectators into the wonder of the autumn...
The feelings of a first date are unmistakable — nerves are at an all-time high and the butterflies in a person’s stomach are hard at work, searching for a way to escape. Getting to spend time with...
Plenty of time was spent in the dark last Thursday at the annual Akron Film+Pixel Night, where New Media students from The University of Akron had a chance to display their work at Summit Artspace.
The...
Sponsored by the New Media program at Myers School of Art and the Department of English, the annual Akron Film+Pixel Night will be held at the Akron Art Museum at 7 p.m. tonight.
The New Media show,...
On a campus of 30,000 students, only about 3,000 at The University of Akron live in campus housing. There are many pros and cons to living on campus; the biggest con being the cost. For those living on...
Under the direction of Christopher Wilkins, the Akron Symphony Orchestra had their opening night on Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at EJ Thomas Hall.
Before the performance, every instrument section was tuned...
RHPB Events
The Residence Hall Programming Board’s main goal is to bring superb and free entertainment to The University of Akron’s students. From comedians to illusionists, the entertainers RHPB...
For most freshmen at Akron, seeing the great hypnotist Michael C. Anthony is a must for your first year. Being a freshman myself, I came to the show without the slightest idea what was going to happen....
Since the age of nine months, junior Daniel Slattery has been involved in Civil War reenactments alongside his family.
In their 25 years of reenacting, the Slatterys have been in over 100 reenactments....
By Heather Beyer, Editor-in-Chief
• September 5, 2013
The music of southern country rock band Parmalee resonated throughout the campus at The University of Akron on Wednesday afternoon for the first Rock the Roo Lunchtime Concert at the EJ Plaza.
UA...
“How lucky are we?” is a question often heard by Nancy Holland Myers’ students as they practice yoga outdoors in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) Ledges shelter.
Myers connected with the...
Composer/lyricist Larry Kass, a doctor who specializes in hematopathology and a professor at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, had a dream to compose a musical and see it come to...
Beau Brown
Talented high school students from around the Akron area once again amalgamate for the second Akron All-City Musical, which will be performed at the Akron Civic Theatre in June.
Last year,...
Beau Brown
Senior graphic design majors are saying sayonara and waving their hands goodbye to the university, while waving their professional portfolios in the faces of potential employers. The Pinpoint...
Bianca Tan
The sound of horns and woodwinds filled the Student Union Ballroom this past Sunday as UA’s Symphonic Band tuned up for their Spring Concert.
The atmosphere seemed extra sentimental, as...
Sydney Laubscher
When thinking of a college band, the images of football games and show tunes can come to mind. However, one group of musicians broke boundaries with their accomplishments this past year.
The...
Zaina Salem
Akron gave a warm welcome to award-winning actor John Lithgow on April 18.
Raised in Akron, this was Lithgow’s first time visiting in 52 years. He addressed his audience at E.J. Thomas...
Zaina Salem
How do white Americans deal with the struggles they are faced with? What happens when the unthinkable happens? “White People,” a play that was held at the None Too Fragile Theater, answered...
Beau Brown
Every person has the desire to make an impact; whether it be on a small scale, like helping a little old lady cross the street, or on a larger scale, like becoming a doctor and saving hundreds...
Lauren Simmers
The hauntingly beautiful melody and dimming lights set the stage for the thriller and drama “The Medium” last Thursday evening. Anticipation coursed through me, as I didn’t know...
Johnathan Quinones
Although we are in the second month of spring, we have only experienced a glimpse of the type of weather this season can offer.
The early months of the spring season remind me...
Patrick Stallings
If you were ever going to grow eyes in the back of your head, now is the time. Phi Delta Epsilon has brought back the Humans vs. Zombies competition
to campus.
This epic game of...
Emily Bing
Thursday night at E.J. Thomas Hall, the student dancers of The University of Akron Dance Company took the stage as the annual spring concert began.
The concert consisted of four different...
Miranda Roth
I try so hard to make things go perfectly but there are some things that I just can’t control and I need to know how I can better get ahold of things in my life. I’ve currently moved...
Rachel Brown
During these final winter months, it is easy to feel dazed and tired, not just with our classes, but our winter wardrobes. While it is quick and simple to put on the yoga/sweat pants followed...
Kelsey Yanders
As we get into the middle or end of our college career, the time comes to start searching for an internship. I am currently going through this process, and it can definitely be a stressful...
Rachel Brown
Living in a predominantly Christian nation, we sometimes forget that not everyone associates the fall of snow with Christmas, or the coming of spring with fish on Fridays.
As young adults,...
Sydney Laubscher
Whether you like the big band sound or smooth undertones, the premiere of the four-day JazzFest, held in the Guzzetta Recital Hall, was the place to be on Tuesday. Students, directors...
Beau Brown
The winds around campus have been picking up as the students let out sighs of relief in honor of the upcoming Spring Break next week.
Ah, Spring Break: A long-held tradition of universities...
Zaina Salem
What better way to celebrate Women’s History Month than to gather inside a historic house and sip delicious tea?
The Hower House held a performance in the center hall dealing with the onset...
Lauren Simmers
You could hear a pin drop in E.J. Thomas Hall last Tuesday night, as John Walsh told the audience about how he came to be known as the host of the television show “America’s Most Wanted.”
“When...
Patrick Stallings
Musicians and composers presented unique styles of sounds this week as the School of Music held the 13th annual Akron New Music Festival over three nights at Guzzetta Recital Hall.
The...
Tylor Bennetts
A troupe of step dancers might seem like a once-a-year spectacle for most St. Patrick’s Day revelers; but for Kevin O’Bryan’s, 1761 S. Main St., it’s just another day as an Irish...
Dear Miranda,
I met this great guy recently and now we’re dating. My friends are telling me that they are angry because I’m spending a lot of time with him, even though I’ve only known him for a...
Bianca Tan
From good old American comfort food to healthy wraps and vegetable dishes, one can find almost anything at Rob’s. From french fries to spicy food that reminds you of Indian cuisine, one can...
Bianca Tan
From good old American comfort food to healthy wraps and vegetable dishes, one can find almost anything at Rob’s. From french fries to spicy food that reminds you of Indian cuisine, one can...
Lauren Simmers
Galluci Hall, the former hotel that is now used as a student residence hall, is the last place anyone ever would’ve suspected to find the hidden gem of The University of Akron’s campus.
Don’t...
Heather Beyer
The University of Akron Theatre Program pulls all the stops with the French farce “A Flea in Her Ear” and provides theatergoers with an evening full of fun, excitement and laughter....
Syndey Laubscher
The atmosphere of the class reunion was great. Everyone was excited to see each other after so many years had passed, and gossiped lightheartedly about who had become fat, bald or unemployed…until...
Heather Beyer
The University of Akron Theatre Program will premiere the French farce “A Flea in Her Ear” tonight at Sandefur Theatre in Guzzetta Hall.
The production, directed by UA Adjunct Professor...
Patrick Stallings
The second annual Taking Care Week started Monday, Feb. 25 as students approach midterms and begin losing sleep during those long nights of studying and paper writing.
To better prepare...
Channing Murrock
Every year, the Oscars are the show-stopping event in the award show season. From the tuxedos to the ball gowns, celebrities go all out in their glamor and glitz to start trends and get...
Beau Brown
Unshackle the chains binding you to your living room couch, lace up your shoes, and plan to go see “Django Unchained” in theaters before time runs out. You won’t regret it.
Well, folks,...
Bianca Tan
“Silver Linings Playbook” is all-around entertaining, being comprised of two parts drama and one part romantic comedy. Going into the movie, don’t expect to laugh like you would when...
Lauren Simmers
How do you describe something that is almost indescribable?
When I saw the motion picture version of “Les Misérables,” it was the first time I had ever seen the production and was...
Zaina Salem
A mix of University of Akron alumni and current students performed a historic play in celebration of Black History Month, hosted by the Summit Artspace.
“The Emperor Jones,” originally...
Beau Brown
Auditions for the original musical “Tuning In” will be held on Saturday, March 9. Singers, actors and dancers are all sought for the show, which will have its world premiere at E.J. Thomas...
Beau Brown
Another day, another dollar, or in the case of Valentine’s Day, another $30 spent on a cliché bouquet of roses, some type of delectably fattening chocolates and a romantic comedy featuring...
Alexandra Didato
The Theatre Guild presented “Cabaret Company 4: A Circus of Homo Sapiens” in Daum Theatre Feb. 6-10 last week.
The show, directed by Rosilyn Jentner, consisted of a group of dysfunctional...
Rachel Brown
This past Thursday, the members of Step Afrika visited The University of Akron for an upbeat and lively performance at EJ Thomas Hall. Aside from entertainment, the company provided the audience...
Miranda Roth
This guy and I have been hanging out and talking for about a month now. He’s never been in a relationship before, but I know we like each other. I keep expressing my feelings in small ways...
Heather Beyer
This is a recipe modeled from allrecipies.com that is sure to delight any peanut butter lover. For students wishing to escape from schoolwork or make a treat for that special someone,...
Heather Beyer
This is a recipe modeled from allrecipies.com that is sure to delight any peanut butter lover. For students wishing to escape from schoolwork or make a treat for that special someone,...
Derek Daily
For many students, working out provides a respite from an otherwise full schedule. Students drag themselves out of bed or away from their homework for hours of running, cycling or lifting...
Beau Brown
“Our director would always say, ‘Life is a disease with a 100 percent mortality rate; you’re either six feet under or six feet above,’” said Kristen Weibel, student choreographer...
Diane Ferritto
After a rough holiday season of overeating and general sloth-like behavior, I want to get back on track with a healthier lifestyle. For some people, it’s easy to shift gears and refocus...
Heather Beyer
Local entrepreneur John Cavileer, opened a second Pita Pit location in Akron on Wednesday.
Calvileer’s first location can be found at 325 S. Main St. in downtown Akron.
“The first...
Beau Brown
Many local musicians have tried to make it big in the music industry; few have succeeded.
But for the new, budding band, Bethesda, this dream is well within reach.
Composed of several talented...
Miranda Roth
What is true love?
This is the question that drives everyone to either hide or go on the hunt. Honestly, true love doesn’t happen in a day and it isn’t something that you feel either....
Diane Ferritto
Welcome back! As you’ve been getting back into the routine of classes and school work, I’ve had some extra time off. I was fortunate enough to take a two-week vacation to the Caribbean...
Rachel Brown
As a new semester begins, most students are overcome with a few common emotions: anxiety, nervousness, and overall dread for the classes they are now beginning.
Winter break is officially...
Bianca Tan
The audience at Nuance’s Holiday Concert in December could do nothing but laugh when the group’s members ran onstage dressed as their favorite cartoon characters from their childhood. While...
Written by: Beau Brown
Food, family, friends and the spirit of religious traditions make up the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. The traditions stretch back thousands of years and serve as a time of reminiscence...
Written by: Juliana Amir
The Hower House was built in 1871, during the Victorian era. In those times, Christmas wasn't a simple holiday, but rather a grand event where warm gestures and elaborate decorations...
Written by: Brenda Costarella
With a cold snap in the air and the snowflakes making their debut this past weekend, the feeling of the holidays is certainly at hand. What could heighten those feelings...
Written by: Zaina Salem
Many creative and innovative artisans brought the holiday spirit to life at E.J. Thomas Hall this past weekend. From Friday through Sunday, local and international crafters showcased hundreds...
Written by: Channing Murrock
This winter, make a lasting impression as the fall semester ends and a great first impression when the spring semester begins by dressing in winter's hottest styles. Things...
Written by: Helen Dauka
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’d like to preface this article with a brief disclaimer: I am unbelievably lucky to have the privilege to write an article about losing my smartphone,...
Written by: Branden Szabo
This is what ABC White House reporter Jake Tapper said in August, as published in the Weekly Standard. I know the notion of liberal bias in the media is often met with laughter,...
Written by: Diane Ferritto
Two weeks ago I shared a little bit about my heritage and how my appreciation of food began. I’m sure you know that just because your parents raise you a certain way, that...
Written by: Boh Brown
Imagine walking through the land of Canaan in Biblical times and finding yourself surrounded by energetic, singing and dancing men and women who were narrating their adventures....
