By Isabella Anderson, Correspondent

February 23, 2021 • No Comments

As college students there are multiple ways to learn responsibility. Setting your alarms to not miss an 8 a.m., living in dorms, moving into first apartments, and of course, attending classes and putting in the work for the assignments. Add Zoom and asynchronous courses, now there is a new level of responsibility that most of us are still getting used to.   Now, throw in the responsibility of working 15 to 30 or more hours a week and you are in the shoes of many students attending college.  Working while in school allows students to gain a sense of independence, responsibility, and income. Having a job while taking...

By Mckenzie Uhrig, Arts & Entertainment Editor

February 16, 2021 • No Comments

With so many businesses shut down due to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) many people lost their outlets for entertainment. Everyone had to discover new ways to enjoy their favorite activities or discover new activities to enjoy. Movies had to be watched from our homes, home gyms had to be set up, and dinners had to be cooked at home. Everything had to be adapted to ensure the safety of everyone involved and to slow the spread of COVID-19.   During stay-at-home orders nothing except essential businesses were open, this left little options for entertainment or ways to be active. Nature walks, hiking, and neighborhood...

By LeKesha Parkman, Editor-in-Chief

February 16, 2021 • No Comments

Prior to coming to the Myers School of Art, I was not comfortable enough to show my art. As artists we leave a piece of ourselves in our creations and the idea of someone seeing pieces of myself on a wall, with no possibility of explaining it, terrified me.   Thankfully, the faculty at Myers encourages students to compete in Myers’ Studio Scholarship Competition.  Annually occurring in the spring, students interested in competing need at least a 3.2 GPA in Myers Art courses and a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students can be awarded scholarships that range from $250 to $4,500.   There is an additional $5,000 Gillette...

By Alyssa Alexsonshk, News Contributor

December 10, 2020 • No Comments

The University of Akron PRSSA chapter hosted the first event of the year virtually on Sep. 28. where guest speaker, Jan Almasy, a local entrepreneur and co-founder of Apex Communications Network, spoke to students on his approach to Human-Centric Media Design. Megan Parker, President of PRSSA and first year UA ;aw student said, “I could not have been happier with the way things went. I felt Jan talked about several engaging topics, such as the importance of a person’s personal brand and connecting with people in a meaningful way through multimedia content.” Almsay first became involved in media advocacy when in...

By Summer Torok, Correspondent  

February 23, 2021 • No Comments

Are you looking for a new restaurant with vegan options and locally sourced ingredients?   In 2018, Kassandra Morrison was self-employed with her first business which brought her to Northside Marketplace. While Morrison worked the front desk, she noticed a trend of people looking for somewhere to get lunch. After convincing her fiancé Sam Lavictoire, they opened Nomz and it has been a hit ever since.  The engaged couple have been dating for over a decade and Lavictoire has experience from working in kitchens.  Nomz has a bar and a Treatery and is located inside of the Northside Marketplace at 21 Furnace...

By Mckenzie Uhrig, Arts & Entertainment Editor

February 16, 2021 • No Comments

With so many businesses shut down due to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) many people lost their outlets for entertainment. Everyone had to discover new ways to enjoy their favorite activities or discover new activities to enjoy. Movies had to be watched from our homes, home gyms had to be set up, and dinners had to be cooked at home. Everything had to be adapted to ensure the safety of everyone involved and to slow the spread of COVID-19.   During stay-at-home orders nothing except essential businesses were open, this left little options for entertainment or ways to be active. Nature walks, hiking, and neighborhood...

By Kaitlyn Guynn, Guest Writer

December 12, 2020 • No Comments

The middle of the Spring 2020 semester like every other: students at The University of Akron preparing for spring break and downtown Akron businesses prepared for the anticipated rush of business that accompanies springtime. Then, COVID-19 hit the U.S. UA shut down for weeks before moving to complete online learning. A state-wide stay at home order from Governor Mike DeWine mandated businesses across Ohio to shut their doors for three long months. “That closure hurt business a lot. One of my locations was never able to re-open after that first closure in March,” Jim King, owner of Angel Falls Coffee Company, said. King...

By Alyssa Alexsonshk, News Contributor

December 8, 2020 • No Comments

Despite the ongoing pandemic, Eddies Famous Cheesesteaks & Grille, originally opened 28 years ago, opened a new location at 147 S Main St. When the name Ed Sutter wanted for his pizzaria was taken, he decided to use the name of his favorite uncle. “Everyone likes Uncle Eddie,” Sutter said. “So I thought wow, that is a great name. So yes it is my name, but I would have to say I attribute that to my Uncle that I was named after.” Sutter has traveled the US. with his fan favorite foods at fairs, festivals, and several years in Panama City. After meeting a cat named “Eddie” in Panama City, Sutter decided...