By Megan Parker, Copy Editor

May 1, 2019 • No Comments

Since September 2016, 4-year-old Nathan Ramey has attended occupational, physical and speech therapy at Akron Children’s Hospital.   Nathan has Down syndrome and is currently in remission from leukemia, after taking his last dosage of chemotherapy on Jan. 18, according to a University press release.   “Like any kid his age, Nathan finds a Power Wheels car to be quite the appealing toy,” the press release said. “But because of his illnesses, Nathan has stunted growth and low muscle tone.”   This is where a team of biomedical engineering students in The University of Akron’s College of Engineering...

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief

April 29, 2019 • No Comments

Inspired by a project in her English composition class, University of Akron student Valerie Rado sought out to start a community garden on campus.   On a sunny Spring morning, Rado, along with several other UA students, handed out goodies such as fresh fruits while promoting the project.   Rado said there is a need for a campus garden because students who live in dormitories or off-campus apartments don’t have a chance to garden or immediate access to fresh produce. She said it is also beneficial because it will encourage community building, healthy eating habits and exercise.   Advocating for a small...

By Brooklyn Dennison and Megan Parker

April 24, 2019 • 1 Comment

With the spring semester ending soon and growing questions about the plans moving forward, Interim President John Green spoke with The Buchtelite about the future budget and faculty buyouts at The University of Akron.   Shortly after he began his position as interim president, Green said he learned that the University was planned to end fiscal year 2019 with a $16 million deficit, meaning UA was scheduled to spend $16 million more than it was going to bring in.   At the time, Green said, to reduce the 2019 deficit, UA planned to save as much money as possible. There were several ways in which the University intended...

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor

April 23, 2019 • 1 Comment

As The University of Akron currently searches for its fourth leader since 2014, a former UA president has been chosen as the fifth president for Missouri Western State University.   Through a 5-0 vote by MWSU’s Board of Governors on March 12, Matthew Wilson will begin his new journey as president in St. Joseph, Missouri on July 1, 2019, according to an MWSU press release.   Wilson and his wife, Noriko, visited the campus through a formal announcement press conference held on March 18. Wilson said the MWSU community is excited for “some new energy” after hearing of his UA contributions.   Even though...

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor

April 16, 2019 • No Comments

The Akron Zoo is celebrating Earth Day on April 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with 25 vendors throughout the park sharing information on conservation, green energy and sustainable living efforts in the Akron community.   Doug Piekarz, President and CEO of the Akron Zoo, said that “Party for the Planet” is the zoo’s unique way to celebrate Earth Day as a day to strengthen connections to wildlife and inspire learning about conservation.   The Akron Zoo has been involved in of conservation efforts in both the greater Akron community and worldwide through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).   Rubber...

By Sala Wier, Copy Editor

April 1, 2019 • No Comments

“Lasting Impressions” aims to celebrate Gertrude Seiberling's passion for painting through having her paintings on display in the Manor House of Stan Hywet during the 2019 season starting on April 2.   Gertrude Seiberling (1866-1946) was married to F.A. Seiberling (1859-1855), who would later become the founder of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Together, they raised their six surviving children while living in the mansion now known as Stan Hywet Hall in Akron.   At Stan Hywet, people can explore their former estate, which includes a “historic 65-room Tudor Revival Manor House, Gothic Revival Conservatory,...

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor

March 18, 2019 • No Comments

An armed robbery took place off campus on March 5, around 10:30 p.m. The three victims were students at The University of Akron, two 20-year-old men and one 21-year-old man. The robbery took place in the 300 block of Sumner Street at the University Edge apartment complex.   Three men allegedly knocked on the door and pushed their way inside when one of the residents opened the door. One man was armed with a handgun. The robbers raided the apartment and took items of value including gaming devices, cell phones, wallets and a sum of cash according to an Akron Police Department report.   With University Edge being...

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor

February 25, 2019 • No Comments

With the success of the Ohio Marijuana Expo in Cleveland on Jan. 26, Ohio Marijuana is expanding its cannabis event series to the John S. Knight Center in Akron on March 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. In June of 2016, a law allowing the use of medical marijuana, House Bill 523, was passed by Gov. John Kasich, according to the Dayton Daily News. The law allows patients with one of the 21 medical conditions to use medical marijuana in the forms of edibles, oils, patches, vapes and more, as well as have up to a 90-day supply. A total of 56 dispensary licenses in the state of Ohio were announced by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy,...