By Jake Herron, Online Editor

November 10, 2018

One person was injured and one was arrested following an “accidental weapon discharge” inside Exchange Residence Hall during the early morning hours of Saturday, Nov. 10. At 12:30 a.m. Saturday, officers from the Akron Police Department and The University of Akron Police Department responded to reports of shots fired within the dormitory. At 12:54 a.m., University officials activated the Z-Alert emergency messenger system to warn students of a “danger” on campus and advised those in the residence hall to take shelter. According to a University press release, two individuals, who are not UA students, were let into the dormitory. Inside the room of an acquaintance, a firearm was accidentally discharged, striking one. University officials identified the gunshot victim as Tommy Michael Lavette, 19, of Bedford. Lavette was transported to Cleveland Clinic Akron General for injuries related to the gunshot to his abdomen. The suspect, a 17-year-old male also from Bedford, was taken...

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief

November 10, 2018

Nearing the end for the school semester, The Buchtelite asked several University of Akron students their opinions about Five-Star Fridays. Five-Star Fridays is an initiative implemented by former UA president, Matthew Wilson, that shortened the school week for most students to four days. The initiative was meant to allow students to use Fridays for extracurriculars and internship opportunities. Alizabeth Christian Post-Baccalaureate Geology Major President, Muslim Students Association When asked what she thinks about Five-Star Fridays, Christian said she appreciates that the initiative gives her time to catch up on her studies and allows her to schedule meetings with her professors. However, Christian also said she thinks that it places stress on teachers and students to learn more information within a compacted block of time. This makes learning difficult material more intense, she said and takes a toll on their attention “Realistically, from my experience, students’ attention...

By Benjamin Bast, Reporter

November 6, 2018

The University of Akron will be holding an Etiquette Lunch on Friday, Nov. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Taber Student Union Ballroom for students to meet with potential employers and learn more about professional careers. The event costs $5 and registration is required through Handshake. Business appropriate attire is recommended for those planning to attend the lunch. According to the UA events webpage, this event will give students the “opportunity to learn proper networking and dining etiquette while engaging with employers…” along with a three-course lunch. Also, students will be able to have their headshot photo taken for LinkedIn, a fashion show about various types of attire for careers and a presentation about different topics related to business and professional conduct. The meal will start with a salad, following a chicken entrée, and an optional dessert of chocolate lava cake or cheesecake. Any student with dietary restrictions should contact Career...

By Sala Wier, Copy Editor

October 31, 2018

In December, Zips for Akron Hope will be holding their fourth annual Adopt a Classroom Outreach event and will be adopting four elementary schools in Akron Public schools this year to help spread the Christmas spirit. These schools include Helen Arnold, Mason, Partage Path and Firestone Park. Kayla Wilson, Zips for Akron Hope president, said that there are a total of 61 classrooms between the four schools to adopt, which is done by gift giving or monetary donations. “Once a donor is given this classroom assignment, they will receive counts of boys and girls, the grade level, and the teacher name,” Wilson said. “This information allows the donor to get the most appropriate gifts for their group of students.” There are multiple ways people can donate towards this event. People can directly buy gifts to be donated, donate money with amounts as small as $10 or donate your time. According to the Akron Hope website, every child will receive a new, wrapped gift personally delivered...

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor

November 9, 2018

In association with Band of Barbers, the Hair Geek Studio and Distinguished Gents Tonsorial are holding their second annual Thanksgiving Food Drive until Nov. 18 to provide food to the homeless and others in need throughout Akron. The list of foods that are being asked for include: corn, macaroni and cheese, green beans, mashed potatoes, cornish hens, turkey, ham, rolls, various salad ingredients, desserts and more. Donations can be dropped off at the Hair Geek Studio & Distinguished Gents Tonsorial at 365 S. Main Street. Then, on Nov. 21, a meal will be provided to those in need, according to the Hair Geek Studio Facebook page. “Anything you’re willing to donate will help and be appreciated,” their Facebook page said.

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment

November 9, 2018

The Akron Zoo announced a $17 million expansion for a new exhibit, Wild Asia, featuring lions and tigers that will replace Tiger Valley and the Pride of Africa that will be on three acres of newly developed land. The Pride of Africa and Wild Asia will be the largest expansion so far for the Akron Zoo and is set to open in the summer of 2019 and summer of 2020 respectively, according to the zoo’s website. With these new exhibits, the main focus is to expand the habitats for the lions, tigers, gibbons, white storks and pygmy goats. There are also new animals being added, such as the Speke Gazelles. More information about any new animals can be found on the Akron Zoo website. The zoo also participates in forty-five Species Survival Plans, which are programs established by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to create assurance population of threatened and endangered species as a safeguard against their ultimate extinction in the wild. Presently the Akron Zoo is home...

By Brooklyn Dennison and Megan Parker

October 24, 2018

Summit County is holding their ninth annual Adopt-A-Thon on Saturday, Oct. 27, where all available animals from the Division of Animal Control can be adopted for $10. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Summit County Animal Control Facility, located at 250 Opportunity Parkway in downtown Akron. Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise are sponsoring this year’s event with the hopes of families giving the animals a safe place to call home. “I am proud to support the Summit County Adopt-A-Thon again this year,” Scalise said. “My office will be there to ensure every dog leaves with a County dog license, to keep them safe and legal.” According to a press release, animals will be fully vetted, meaning they have received flea-treatment, blood work, de-worming, vaccinations and have been spayed or neutered. Anyone who adopts a dog must purchase a 2018 Summit County Dog License for $18, according to the press release....

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor

October 15, 2018

Voting is the best way to exercise your basic human rights while making sure your voice is heard. Since the deadline to register for voting in Ohio was Oct. 9, 2018, voters are now responsible to find their polling place and vote for the candidate that best matches their own views. To find your polling place, you can visit the Ohio Secretary of State’s website. Required information includes: what county you live in, your address and the election you’re voting in. The information required is listed as house number, street direction and name, street type, street suffix and zip code. The website gives you information on the specific election you’re registered to vote in and the location of the polling place. It gives the option to map directions to the polling place as well. The website includes polling hours, which is important for anyone who works or goes to school. It also lists default polling place details in case the original polling place cannot be used. Towards the bottom,...