By Elsa Veizis , Correspondant

October 18, 2021 • No Comments

Seven University of Akron departments, schools and offices participated in a decorating contest centered around a ‘90s block party theme.  As a part of this year’s homecoming, The School of Communication, Career Services & Student Employment, New Student Orientation, The Office of Accessibility, The EX(L) Center, The Department of Student Life and Williams Honors College festooned their workspaces with a variety of ‘90s-inspired decorations.  "I had fun re-imagining Zippy as an 8-bit character," assistant professor of instruction, McKenna Vietmeier, said. "It was cool to revisit my childhood and embrace the...

By Summer Torok, Managing Editor

October 6, 2021 • No Comments

Students at the University of Akron can meet and network with employers from around the region and beyond at five targeted career fairs hosted by Career Services & Employment, both in person and online this October.  At each career fair, there will opportunities for students looking for internships, co-ops, and full-time jobs requiring degrees. At previous career fairs, students have also been able to learn more about their field and find direction.  “To prepare for the fairs, students should practice how to introduce themselves to the employers, this is called an elevator pitch, Career Services Coordinator, Mary...

By Abigail Geiser, Correspondant

October 4, 2021 • No Comments

A multi-disciplinary panel presentation titled “Vaccines, Public Health and Mandates: A multi-disciplinary approach” will be held by the Center for Conflict Management (CCM), Department of Sociology and EX[L] Center on Thursday, October 7, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Microsoft Teams.  Log-in information is available for the upcoming panel presentation with an RSVP to [email protected]  The panel presentation will focus on Covid-19 vaccinations, with topics such as vaccine efficiency and protection, vaccine ethics, Summa Health’s perspective, and how vaccines could end the pandemic.   The presentation will...

By Summer Torok, Managing Editor

September 28, 2021 • No Comments

Local photographers Aisley Herndon and Allie Sayre came together to create a space where both of their passions in photography could be explored. The two dreamed of a place where a community could be built.  On May 1, 2021, they opened Studio 31, which is located at 752 Canton Rd. in Akron, Ohio.   While the two were putting in extensive hours of work to get the studio together to open, Herndon was becoming TikTok famous. Herndon and her best friend did a 32-day photo challenge, where each day they had a different theme and posted it to TikTok. . Her videos began blowing up and she currently has 130.1k followers.   Aisley...

By Stephanie Fairchild, Social Media Editor

October 18, 2021 • No Comments

Disclosure: I am currently a social media management intern at Black Amethyst Tattoo Company.  Black Amethyst Tattoo Company is an Akron- based, appointment- only tattoo studio, founded by Akron native Erica Rose, 31, in 2016.  Not only is the owner and founder of Black Amethyst a woman, but the staff is entirely female. This is a studio that prides itself on inclusivity and curating a safe space for all.  When approaching the studio, you’ll read, “All bodies welcome. No racism. No sexism. No homophobia. No transphobia,” on the front door. You will be greeted with a masked smile by Haylee at the front desk...

By Elsa Veizis , Correspondant

October 18, 2021 • No Comments

Seven University of Akron departments, schools and offices participated in a decorating contest centered around a ‘90s block party theme.  As a part of this year’s homecoming, The School of Communication, Career Services & Student Employment, New Student Orientation, The Office of Accessibility, The EX(L) Center, The Department of Student Life and Williams Honors College festooned their workspaces with a variety of ‘90s-inspired decorations.  "I had fun re-imagining Zippy as an 8-bit character," assistant professor of instruction, McKenna Vietmeier, said. "It was cool to revisit my childhood and embrace the...

By Summer Torok, Managing Editor

October 6, 2021 • No Comments

Students at the University of Akron can meet and network with employers from around the region and beyond at five targeted career fairs hosted by Career Services & Employment, both in person and online this October.  At each career fair, there will opportunities for students looking for internships, co-ops, and full-time jobs requiring degrees. At previous career fairs, students have also been able to learn more about their field and find direction.  “To prepare for the fairs, students should practice how to introduce themselves to the employers, this is called an elevator pitch, Career Services Coordinator, Mary...

By Abigail Geiser, Correspondant

October 4, 2021 • No Comments

A multi-disciplinary panel presentation titled “Vaccines, Public Health and Mandates: A multi-disciplinary approach” will be held by the Center for Conflict Management (CCM), Department of Sociology and EX[L] Center on Thursday, October 7, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Microsoft Teams.  Log-in information is available for the upcoming panel presentation with an RSVP to [email protected]  The panel presentation will focus on Covid-19 vaccinations, with topics such as vaccine efficiency and protection, vaccine ethics, Summa Health’s perspective, and how vaccines could end the pandemic.   The presentation will...