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....

Written by: Zaina Salem Among the hallways and gallery spaces of Folk Hall is a wide variety of works of art. In the home of the Myers School of Art, faculty and students display their creations for...

Written by: Diane Ferritto This past Thursday, I had the privilege of attending Goodwill's Taste of Vintage event. The annual event features a fashion show of all of the vintage attire that has been donated...

Written by: Beau Brown Downtown Canton was lit up on Friday night. There were no explosions or fires, but rather a sprightly young musician named Lights. Lights Poxleitner, a 25-year-old recording artist...

Written by: Donita Brown There once was a girl, so young and carefree. She longed to be amongst the butterflies and birds, soaring high, flying from place to place, and being engulfed in the crisp, clear...

Written by: Diane Ferritto When you think "Italian," there are a few things that come to mind. One of the first is likely to be food. I like to think that my heritage has significantly contributed to...

Written by: Beau Brown Comic-Con is essentially every nerd's paradise. Shelves lined with aged comic books wrapped in plastic, merchandise decorated with characters from various fandoms, and people dressed...

My new boyfriend has a lot of baggage, and it's too much for me to think about sometimes. I never thought I would be into someone like him, but I can't help myself. We talk, and things are good between...

Written by: Rachel Ake Witnessing a truly spectacular musical performance is a rare occasion; witnessing it at your very own college is a gift. The audience that attended Collage 2012! on Thursday evening...

Written by: Beau Brown "I noticed many talented dancers who were born here leaving Ohio to pursue their dance careers, and this upset me," said Kelli Sanford, artistic director of The RED Company. "I...

Written by: A.J. Nold "No matter how sweet and innocent your leading characters, make awful things happen to them — in order that the reader may see what they are made of." – Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. "I...

Written by: Heather Beyer Theatergoers will be taken on a thrilling journey at UA's theater department's production of "The Bacchae," set to open tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Guzzetta Hall's Sandefur Theatre. The...

Written by: Anonymous First off, let's be clear: As a barista at a rather well-known coffee shop, I have had the privilege of experiencing all of the joyous flaws of the human race. And let me tell...

Written by: Eric Warsinskey How many of you remember the days of spending hours scouring the CD section at Best Buy, Target or your local music store? Those days are long gone, thanks to the onset of...

Written by: Alexandra Long Last Thursday, at E.J. Thomas Hall, The University of Akron held its annual Boo at the Roo festival. Students dressed up in their favorite costumes and danced the night away,...

Written by: Channing Murrock Planning a wedding can be fun, but also stressful at times. Many people want their weddings to be enjoyable, memorable, budget-friendly and trendy. In order to hit all of...

Written by: Sarah Koester Walking around the littered outskirts of campus is not pleasant until you come across Don Drumm Studios & Gallery. Whether you want to relieve yourself of stress, have an appreciation...

Written by: Beau Brown Hundreds and hundreds of people lined the parking lot of an old, abandoned factory building last Saturday as they waited for the plunge into an hour's worth of haunts and scares...

Written by: Michael Crossland Sequined gowns, Motown, Ozzy Osbourne and giant rats are not things you often associate with physicians. If you had attended this year's Docs Who Rock event at E.J. Thomas...

Written by: Katelyn Freil Despite a little rain and wind, Sunday was a great day for riding roller coasters at Cedar Point. But for haunted house fans, October weekends at "America's roller coast" are...

Written by: Beau Brown Dozens of unusual, brilliantly-lit kiosks and gypsy wagons lined University Park during the annual Light-UP Lantern Festival: Caravan of Lights event, at the intersection of...

Written by: Marcus Nicholson The University of Akron's Confucius Institute gave UA students a chance to sample the cultural richness of China during China Week. China Week is a way for students to learn...

Written by: Zaina Salem On Oct. 12, during China Week at The University of Akron, a traditional Chinese dumpling party was held at The Chapel, where members of the Confucius Institute, the Chinese Students...

Written by: Sarah Koester College life is stressful, no matter whom you ask. Life happens to every student, whether they are part-time or full-time, and it can be a struggle to balance good grades with...

Written by: Beau Brown Night had fallen and it was chilly outside. The wind was howling and the trees that surrounded me shook. Leaves fell slowly toward the ground. The rustling around me produced...

Written by: Lois Elswick A new theater company has officially opened its doors here in Akron. They call themselves None Too Fragile, and have made their home next to Pub Bricco in the Valley. None...

Written by: Beau Brown Everyone has heard of the clichéd haunted house, where you stand in a long line and then enter a dark hallway and journey through several floors of nonstop jumps and scares. There's...

Written by: Nancy Stone Bags under the eyes, shuffling feet, bottomless coffee, and a draining stare. This can only mean one thing: it’s midterm time! Students all over campus are striving to get...

Written by: Alexandra Long Imagine walking into a spacious gallery filled with impressive and creative photographs from all over the world. These photographs can't be found at the Akron Art Museum; rather,...

Written by: Michael Wilson One day a Blue jay flew into our neighbors' house, the Clintons'. My grandmother said that a bird flying into a house was a sign of bad luck and death. Grandma Fannie explained...

Written by: Beau Brown October is notoriously known for its last day, Halloween. The weeks leading up to that holiday favorite are filled with purchasing candy, trying on costumes, decorating homes and...

Call for Entries! Show your Halloween spirit by submitting photos of your holiday adventures. Send in your pictures of Halloween themed Jack-o’-lanterns, costumes, pet costumes, and recipes for...

Written by: Katelyn Freil The Akron Peace Week is making an appearance for the third time next week. Peace Week, which will run from Sept. 29 to Oct. 8, will bring a variety of events to Akron, including...

Written by: Marcus Nicholson The average student spends $1,000 on textbooks per year, which is a daunting amount for students who also pay for tuition, housing and other expenses. Campus Shift hopes...

Written by: Zaina Salem Sharing a personal message with the world became reality to many students at the University of Akron. In the midst of Diversity Week, students of different races, religions, and...

"I've been in a long-term relationship, and I've recently noticed that I've been changing myself to make my partner happy. I'm not sure how I feel about that. Do you have any advice for me?" When we find...

Written by: Beau Brown "It feels weird to listen to tape recordings of people who have passed away. When years have passed since you've talked with someone, you can't help but to wonder what happened...

Written by: Heather Beyer and Beau Brown There is a new show premiering at the UA theatre department that is sure to touch audiences members' hearts. The play, "Josephine Baker: The Black Pearl," written...

Written by: Blazine Howard You finally made it to college! Now what? You've just moved onto campus for your first semester of college, after spending $5,000 for room and board, about $450 on textbooks,...

Written by: Lois Elswick The annual Ingenuity Festival hit Cleveland last weekend and featured some very exciting art and technology. The festival took place behind the Cleveland Browns Stadium in two large...

Written by: Alexandra Long This past Thursday, Sept. 13, the Akron Art Museum held Akron Film+Pixel Night, where numerous directors showed their hard work on the big screen for the community to enjoy. Four...

Written by: Beau Brown If you enjoy a relaxing, social atmosphere while sitting back and enjoying live acoustic music and sipping on an ice-cold drink, then say hello, ladies and gentlemen, to The AcoustiX...

Written by: Miranda Roth Being shy has its perks. You have that mysterious aura about you that makes others interested, intimidated or nervous. When paired with confidence, however, shyness can be an...

Written by: Beau Brown With 52 acres and over 700 different animal species, the Akron Zoo is a global experience available to us right in our backyard. From lemurs to leopards, lions to lionfish,...

Written by: Beau Brown In the heart of the hustle and bustle of downtown Akron, located right on the University of Akron's main campus, is the quaint Hower House. The 28-room, Victorian-style mansion,...

Written by: Alexandra Long Akron's got the perfect place to grab a quick cup of coffee or tea, or to just relax and enjoy the soothing atmosphere and tasty drinks. Aroma Coffee and Tea, located on...

Written by: Channing Murrock Fall is approaching quickly. Instead of dressing down in sweatpants every day, read these tips on transitioning your wardrobe into cozy chic fashion. Fall is that strange...

Written by: Abigail Chaff I have become astounded by the rampant apathy of the vast majority of students on this campus. You know apathy, right? Or haven’t you ever cared enough to look it up? Well,...

Written by: Heather Beyer Billboard chart-topping country singer Bo Bice jammed out for UA students Wednesday at the Rock the Roo lunchtime concert series at E.J. Thomas Hall. Bice was runner-up to Carrie...

Written by: Zaina Salem On August 16, eighteen musicians from around the area gathered at the Akron Art Museum to watch their creations come to life. Each musician had two weeks to score a three-to-five-minute...

Written by: Beau Brown Few people are aware of the world-renowned Palliative Care Center located right around the corner at Akron Children's Hospital. The Haslinger Family Pediatric Palliative Care...

To start the school year off, I wanted to write on a subject that I had been dealing with this past summer: the dreaded, unspoken issue of insecurities. I realized that I had been hiding behind a mask...

Written by: Crystal Kouns Virgo (August 24-September 22): Happy Birthday, Virgo! This is your month to rest, retreat and revise your plans. This month will ask that you relax and review everything that...

Written by: Miranda Santos Wandering freshmen students won’t be the only new addition to the downtown Akron scene. After one month, Insomnia Cookies has introduced themselves to the Main Street block...

Written by: Beau Brown Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens is 70 acres of lavish beauty located right here in Akron. Composed of several buildings built a century ago, several gardens and orchards, and recognized...

Written by: Crystal Kouns Todd Brown, a junior at Barberton High School and winner of the Honors College Poetry Slam hosted by Dr. Hal Foster and the Barberton Project on April 11,, is no stranger to...

Written by: Channing Murrock Spring is in the air, and that means updating your wardrobe from drab, bulky items to fun, colorful ones. This is a good season to have fun by changing up your style because...

Written by: Tessa L. Adams While the tag line “May the odds be ever in your favor” certainly applies to the fight-to-the-death film, it may be better suited as a wish of good luck to all of the other...

Written by: Maggie Duff A more unique type of artist than the usual lecturer visited EJ Thomas’ Stage Door last Wednesday. Although her name may not be familiar due to the behind-the-scenes nature...

Written by: Kate Powell Cupcakes. These petite, sweet treats have taken the world by storm ever since Sprinkles Cupcakery was founded in 2005. Now, it seems, there are cupcakes to be everywhere you look....

Written by: Lois Elswick Eugene O’Neill’s classic play “The Emperor Jones” will make its debut at Sandefur Theatre in Guzzetta Hall tonight. The production is directed by UA student Carol Eutsey,...

Written by: Starr Davis University of Akron student Sara Mahri, 21, is a model for Purple Plane Clothing Incorporated. Mahri started modeling for Purple Plane last year and has been a loyal model and...

Written by: Lois Elswick An innovative community of theater artists located in Highland Square is bringing national recognition to Akron. New World Performance Laboratory (NWPL) hosts a variety of performances...

Written by: Carli Molinelli The University of Akron Dance Company (UADC) entertained and mesmerized audiences at E.J. Thomas Hall Saturday during the 2012 Spring Concert. Loud cheers, claps, standing...

Written by: Lois Elswick Golden Dragon Restaurant, located on State Rd., truly offers their guests a unique dining experience. Serving both Chinese and Japanese cuisine, the restaurant not only offers...

Written by: Starr Davis The Beta Pi Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. showcased their seventh annual fashion show Thursday in the Student Union Ballroom. “It was different; it wasn’t anything...

Written by: Matthew Balsinger The Black Keys returned to their home state of Ohio last Tuesday to perform at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Being a moderate fan of The Black Keys, I did not know...

Written by: Amy Nelson The Greek community at The University of Akron has been working for the past year to achieve high standards, increase community service hours and donation dollars and improve leadership...

Written by: Katharine Powell Move over, Facebook. There is a new kind of social network taking over computers all over the globe: Pinterest. Every day, millions of Internet users stumble upon creative...

Written by: Maggie Duff Over 45 art majors and faculty from the Myers School of Art were scrambling into a charter bus in the parking lot of Folk Hall last Saturday. They headed to New York City for...

By: Kate Powell Technical difficulties were strewn throughout the evening’s program, which caused bumpy transitions from one act to the next, leading to a disconnected of the audience. Of the 17...

By: Molly Gase Dance students, myself included, boarded the bus that would carry them away from the worries of school and toward the city that never sleeps. Then we all exited the bus as quickly as...

By: Diana Perez University of Akron student Benjamin Beals created the Akron Regional Chamber Orchestra (ARCO). The idea of starting an orchestra was not pushed upon him. “It was a complete joke,”...

By: Margaret Duff   This challenge can create very interesting, unique displays, and this year, with a staggering number of entries, many students had to think beyond the traditional, salon-style...

By: Tessa L. Adams Billy Crystal, hosting the show for the ninth time, opened the evening with an entertaining dance and singing medley that introduced all of the Best Picture nominees. The evening...

By: Channing Murrock Winter brings chapped lips, wind-burned cheeks and damaged hair. We can slick on Chap Stick and slather on moisturizer, but what can we do for our hair? Moisturizing is the base...

By: Katharine  Powell With cold and flu season at its peak, it is important to apply a healthy life style to avoid falling behind. We are in classrooms with up to 200 other people at a time, living in...

By: Heather Beyer The Shakespearean tragic comedy tells the tale of the merchant Antonio who funds the quest of his friend Bassanio to win the heart of Portia by taking a loan from his longtime enemy,...

By:  Mahala Bloom  Excited whispers vibrated through the Myers School of Art last week, revealing that two very special guests would be visiting Folk Hall to lecture. Nate and Kirk Mueller, also known...

By: Tessa L. Adams “You is kind, you is smart, you is important.” These are encouraging words from the Academy Award nominated film “The Help,” directed by Tate Taylor. “The Help” has opened...

By: Jessica Hicks “May the odds be ever in your favor,” is just one of the many lines that made me shudder while reading Suzanne Collins’s well-crafted tale “The Hunger Games.” Reading the...

By: Kayleigh Bracht “My little brother locked me in the closet last night. My parents didn’t realize until they got home from work the next day because I fell asleep,” one freshman engineering student...

By: Margaret Duff Printmaking students of the Myers School of Art volunteered their time to join the assembly line of students and faculty working with visiting artist Nicole Hand last week. Hand came...

By: Kate Powell Some love it, others dread it, but one cannot help that Valentine’s Day is a multibillion dollar holiday to honor romance and relationships. Although the origin of the holiday is clouded...

By: Diana Perez In light of Valentine’s day, The Univeristy of Akron recognizes one of it’s own couples who have stood the test of time. Who they are: Randy Pope is professor of arts administration...

By: Margaret Duff It isn’t often that you walk into a gallery space and find the walls covered in blank paper, and even more rarely paper paired with ink and brushes. Nevertheless, this is what visitors...

By: Kayleigh Bracht Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and with your wallet still empty from Christmas, you’re probably wondering how you can still make Valentine’s Day special without breaking...

By: Kayleigh Bracht The Akron Art Museum and The University of Akron have formed a partnership which now provides membership benefits to all students, faculty and staff of the university with a valid...