By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
December 13, 2018
With Winter Break approaching, many students may be planning to leave their homes or rental properties for extended periods of time, something that can be alluring to burglars. Fortunately for them, The University of Akron Police Department offers a free service to students who would like to have periodic, outside checks of their vacant homes. “The Away from Home check program is one of several steps that students can take to help reduce the likelihood of having their house broken into while they are away,” UAPD Captain Jim Gilbride said. Officers will check up on homes in the residential areas south of Exchange...
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
December 12, 2018
The University of Akron Board of Trustees approved a proposal to revise the presidential search process that will expand the search committee, but also keep the process out of public view. This revision was originally announced as being considered on Nov. 28 before being accepted one week later on Dec. 5 during the regular BOT meeting. According to Zipmail, the search committee will now include elected leaders from the University Council, Faculty Senate, Contract Professional Advisory Committee, Staff Employee Advisory Committee, Undergraduate Student Government and the Akron Chapter of the American Association of University...
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
December 12, 2018
In November, The University of Akron launched its new app with capabilities beyond just Brightspace. Through the app, students can view their class schedules, check their UA Gmail account, see a campus map and keep track of events happening on campus. The app, UA Mobile, is free for download through Google Play and the App Store. “Undergraduate Student Government got the process started last year when they noted that the prior app was limited in function and increasingly dated in its look and feel. They asked us to refresh the app,” Robert Kropff, Senior Director of Integrated Communication, said in an email. Also...
By Jake Herron, Online Editor
December 6, 2018
A visit to The University of Akron by Kaitlin Bennett, better known as the Kent State “gun girl,” drew reactions from a small crowd that formed around her at the center of the UA campus on Thursday, Nov. 29. Initially armed with a microphone and video camera, Bennett said she originally intended to interview UA students about immigration, but soon found herself defending her stance on the Second Amendment instead. “I came to do a man-on-the-street interview video on immigration and the Trump Administration using tear gas,” Bennett explained. “That’s what I was doing until people realized I was on campus. Then,...
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
November 21, 2018
Starting on Nov. 23, Stan Hywet will be hosting their “Deck the Halls” event where on select nights, guests will be able to visit the grounds and view inside the manor house that will be decorated for the holiday season. According to Stan Hywet's website, ticket prices for non-members on Sunday through Thursday are $18 for adults (ages 18+) and $7 for children (ages 6-17). Friday and Saturday ticket prices for non-members will be $22 for adults and $9 for children. College students with a valid student ID qualify for the youth rate. The tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. For information on member ticket...
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...
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...
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...
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