Students at UA Determined to ‘Make a Difference’ Despite Transportation Issues
By Veronica Janosek, News & Sports Editor
November 6, 2019
On Oct. 25, students from The University of Akron filled the Jean Hower Taber Student Union at 9 a.m. ready to volunteer for Make A Difference Day. Two different shifts were available for students to complete service projects. One from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and another from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Students we...
School of Nutrition, Dietetics Offering New Minor in Nutrition
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2019
Interested in the field of nutrition but don’t want to major in it? The University of Akron School of Nutrition and Dietetics is now offering a minor in nutrition. According to the school’s website, UA students who are “majoring in a wide variety of disciplines can benefit from the minor f...
UA Student Team Wins Third Consecutive Insurance Collegiate Challenge
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2019
For the third straight year, students from The University of Akron Risk Management and Insurance degree program won the Insurance Collegiate Challenge. This challenge introduces students to different roles in the insurance industry and simulates obstacles found in the real-world of the industry. Ad...
President Gary L. Miller Announces Interim UA Executive Vice President, Provost
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2019
President Gary Miller recently announced Dr. Joe Urgo as Interim Executive Vice President and Provost, pending approval from the Board of Trustees (BOT). This announcement comes two weeks after President Miller proposed the plan to begin a national search to fill the position at The University of Akro...
Office of Accessibility Sponsors Disabilities Awareness Week with New Events, Activities
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2019
Sponsored by the Office of Accessibility, Disabilities Awareness Week is returning to The University of Akron with a variety of events from Oct. 30 to Nov. 7 to promote inclusiveness and education about disabilities. Disabilities Awareness Week originally began at UA in 2006. Since the first year, eleven o...
Taylor Institute for Direct Marketing Holds Career Fair for Marketing Students
By Veronica Janosek, News & Sports Editor
October 29, 2019
On Friday Oct. 18, The University of Akron Taylor Institute for Direct Marketing held a career fair specifically for marketing students. Within the Taylor Institute, 20 companies attended the career fair, including PR 20/20, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Union Home Mortgage and ESPN Clevelan...
Public Listening Sessions Set as Beginning of National Search for New UA Provost
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2019
During his first Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 9, President Gary Miller proposed a plan to begin a confidential national search for a new Executive Vice President and Provost at The University of Akron. This proposal, which was approved by the BOT, would combine the currently split structure wi...
Parsons Dance Visits UA to Teach Master Classes, New Techniques
By Fabiana Mosquera, Arts & Entertainment Contributor
October 22, 2019
In association with DANCECleveland, The University of Akron invited Parsons Dance to teach master classes ranging from modern and hip-hop to contemporary from Oct. 7 to 11. Each semester, UA’s dance, theatre and arts administrations bring a dance company to campus to give students a week full of n...
President Gary L. Miller Discusses Future of UA With Student Media Representatives
By Kaitee Horstmann, Copy Editor
October 15, 2019
On Oct. 11, The University of Akron’s new president, Gary L. Miller, sat down with representatives of the student media groups on campus for a press conference to answer questions from students and discuss his plans for the future of the university. President Miller was invited by ZTV, WZIP and The Buchte...
Akron Law Accepting GRE Scores From Applicants as Alternative to LSAT
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2019
After a unanimous vote by faculty, The University of Akron School of Law will immediately start to accept GRE scores as an alternative to the LSAT scores from applicants. Christopher J. Peters, dean of Akron Law, said law schools exclusively used the LSAT as the sole admission test in order to analyze the capabil...
UA Financial Planning Program Ranked 11th in Nation
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2019
In their 2019 rankings released last week, Wealth Management ranked The University of Akron’s Financial Planning Program as 11th in the United States. For this ranking, a total of 67 on-campus, full-time, four-year programs were compared based on several factors, such as degrees granted, number of facul...
Several Study Abroad Opportunities Available to UA Students
By Connor VanMaele, Guest Writer
October 14, 2019
Studying in another country doesn’t have to be just a dream at The University of Akron, with the Education Abroad Office. Education Abroad is a service that allows students to spend time in a foreign country of their choice while also earning credits for their degree. This gives students the ability to learn ...
UA School of Communication Hosting Fall 2019 Advising Fair
By Kaitee Horstmann and Megan Parker
October 8, 2019
To help students prepare for the spring semester, The University of Akron School of Communication is hosting a fall advising fair in room 110 of Kolbe Hall on Oct. 29 and 30. Only for students in a communication program, this walk-in style event just started this past spring semester from the idea that faculty are better suited to assist with making program specific plans and decisions. McKenna Vietm...
Akron Army ROTC Celebrates 101st Year with New Alumni Lecture Series
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2019
To mark its 101st year on The University of Akron Campus, the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps is launching a new alumni lecture series. This new series titled the “Army ROTC Legacy of Leadership Lecture Series” was created in cooperation with several alumni from the program as a way to ackno...
Counseling, Testing Center Sponsoring National Depression Screening Day on Campus
By Veronica Janosek, News & Sports Editor
October 2, 2019
The Counseling & Testing Center will be providing free screenings for depression and other mood disorders in the Jean Hower Taber Student Union and the Polsky Building on Oct. 3. In honor of National Depression Screening Day, which isn’t until Oct. 10 this year, the free mental health tests will...
Akron Early College Recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School
By Kaitee Horstmann, Copy Editor
October 1, 2019
The Akron Early College High School (AECHS), a program located in the Polsky Building at The University of Akron, was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education on Sept. 26. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and non-public schools for t...
West Campus Parking Deck Construction Set to Complete in Early November
By Katie Shuber, News Contributor
September 30, 2019
As construction on the West Campus Parking Deck continues into the sixth week of the semester, Capital Planning at The University of Akron may have a completion date set. With 1,493 spaces in the deck, including 30 handicap accessible spaces and 12 metered spaces, the parking deck is located on 27...
Several Resources Available on Campus, in Community For Those in Need of Support
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2019
All members of The Buchtelite would like to offer their condolences to the friends and family of the student and fellow Zip we all lost too soon. In light of this tragedy, The Buchtelite would like to remind members of the community that they do not have to face struggles in life alone. If you or...
Students Share Hopes, Wishes for Campus in Response to New President
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2019
In response to the Board of Trustees selecting Gary L. Miller as the 18th President of The University of Akron on Aug. 14, several students share their hopes and visions for the future of UA. Prior to assuming his duties on Oct. 1, President Miller was the Chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay fr...
Roo Express Riders at UA Adjust to Fall 2019 Changes
By Kaitee Horstmann, Copy Editor
September 26, 2019
Students at The University of Akron are adjusting to the recent changes made to the Roo Express, a free shuttle around campus, and the route in which it operates. Since the Spring 2019 semester, Parking and Transportation Services at UA has combined the old three-route system around campus into the no...
Student Accessibility Group at Akron Acts as Social Networking, Advocacy Organization
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2019
Editor’s Note: Megan Parker was elected President of the Student Accessibility Group at Akron. This article was written strictly based on information from other group members. The Office of Accessibility created the Student Accessibility Group at Akron (S.A.G.A.) in response to a previous campus i...
‘Make Campus Great Again’ Initiative Launched at UA
By Jennifer Hockman, Social Media Editor
September 26, 2019
Focused on increasing voter registration and supporting the re-election of President Donald Trump, the Republican National Committee and the Trump Victory Committee launched the Make Campus Great Again (MCGA) program. The first MCGA program launched at The University of Akron on Sept. 16 in the Jea...
New Anthony J. Alexander Professional Development Center Opens on Campus
By Veronica Janosek, News & Sports
September 17, 2019
Built to help students in the College of Business Administration develop their skills through a one-stop training spot, The University of Akron opened the new Anthony J. Alexander Professional Development Center on Sept. 9 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Named after Anthony J. Alexander, a UA gradua...
USG President, Vice President Working Toward Campus Sustainability, Student Wellness
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2019
Undergraduate Student Government President Mark Okocha and Vice President Morgan Booker have been working hard on campus toward several goals of sustainability, student wellness and improved campus relations. Currently, Okocha and Booker are seniors. Okocha is majoring in supply chain management and ...
Interim President Green Announces Continued Academic Investments
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2019
Interim President John Green announced The University of Akron is looking to hire 17 new faculty members and begin national searches for five administrative positions in order to continue its focus on superior academic programs. All of the searches are planned to start this academic year in hopes o...
Faculty Senate, Akron-AAUP Leaders Share Response to New President, Search Process
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2019
Editors Note: The Buchtelite will provide an additional article on students’ response to these topics. Leaders from two key constituency groups on campus, Faculty Senate and the Akron-AAUP, share their responses to the recent changes at The University of Akron. According to the online Merriam-Webster dic...
Changes Made to Roo Express Shuttle Routes for Fall Semester
By Kaitee Horstmann, Copy Editor
September 8, 2019
Parking and Transportation Services at The University of Akron has changed the route of the Roo Express, a free shuttle for students on campus, from several routes to one circulatory route for the Fall 2019 semester. In past semesters, the Roo Express had three routes: the Polsky Express, East Route...
Students Share Experiences, Advice after Start of New Semester
By Katie Shuber, News Contributor
September 8, 2019
With two weeks of the Fall 2019 semester complete, students at UA are sharing their advice for new students based on a variety of different experiences during these first weeks of classes. Jaquie McAninch, a junior business administration major, said while her first week did not go as planned, the sec...
Goodyear CEO Set as 2019 Goodyear Executive Leadership Forum Keynote Speaker
By Kaitee Horstmann, Copy Editor
August 30, 2019
Richard J. Kramer, chairman, CEO and president of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will be speaking at The University of Akron’s annual Goodyear Executive Leadership Forum on Sept. 17. Kramer’s portion of the leadership forum will take place at 1:15 p.m. in the Jean Hower Taber Student Unio...
President-Elect Names Wayne Hill as New UA Chief of Staff
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2019
On Aug. 21, President-elect Gary Miller and Interim President John Green named Wayne Hill as chief of staff and vice president of The University of Akron. With a bachelor’s degree in sociology, Hill first joined the Department of University Communications and Marketing in 2011 as associate vice president for marketing. Curre...
UA Dining Services Makes Several Changes to Different Campus Locations
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2019
The University of Akron’s Dining Services, which is controlled by Aramark, has announced changes were made to the dining locations across campus. According to a UA press release, the Steak ‘n Shake and Starbucks in the Exchange Residence Hall will not be reopening this fall semester. Tom George, th...
UA Board of Trustees Select Gary L. Miller as New President
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
August 14, 2019
After a unanimous decision at the Aug. 14 Board of Trustees meeting, Gary L. Miller, Ph.D., has been named the 18th President of The University of Akron. President-elect Miller, 65, is currently Chancellor at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay and will assume his duties at UA on Oct. 1, 2019. Along ...
UA Students Increase Child’s Mobility with Modified Toy Truck
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
May 1, 2019
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 rele...
University of Akron Student Petitions for Campus Community Garden
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2019
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. ...
Interim President Green Discusses Plans for ‘Brighter’ UA Future
By Brooklyn Dennison and Megan Parker
April 24, 2019
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 learn...
Former UA President Recounts Contributions Before Transition to New University
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
April 23, 2019
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 pres...
Changes Coming to 2019 SpringFest
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 23, 2019
The University of Akron is hosting a newly-imagined SpringFest on May 3, 2019, with several changes announced, including making it a student-based festival. The changes to SpringFest were announced around the same time as the news of more budget cuts at UA surfaced. However, there is no definite co...
Akron Against Cancer to Host Annual Relay For Life
By Abigail Schreiner, Guest Writer
April 22, 2019
As a crowd holding glow sticks sits and listens to an Akron Against Cancer representative speak on stage, relationships between immediate family, extended family and friends are read. Each time the representative reads a different title, such as mother, father or friend, another glow stick crack...
NASA Selects UA Engineers to Test Technology for Astronauts
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
April 19, 2019
For the second year in a row, NASA has invited a team of students from the College of Engineering and Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences to travel to the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, from April 15 to 19. The University of Akron’s “Virtual Environments for Space Travel” (VEST...
UA Hosts First Annual Student-Led Research Symposium
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
April 16, 2019
The first-ever University of Akron Interdisciplinary Symposium (UA-IS), an event for students to showcase their research, took place in the ballroom of the Taber Student Union on April 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two doctoral students at UA, Scott Swiatek and Matt Williamson, created the sympo...
University of Akron Employee, Alum to Appear on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
April 10, 2019
An employee and alumnus from The University of Akron will appear as a contestant on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” hosted by Chris Harrison Thursday, April 11, 2019. Derek Daily is currently one of the UA Career Services coordinators and also serves as a liaison for the LeBron James Family Foundat...
Multiple UA Departments Respond to Disabled Student Evacuation Incident
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2019
This article is part two of a two-part series. Part two covers the response from different departments at The University of Akron. Part one covers the incident from the perspective of the student. After an incident where a University of Akron student with disabilities, Hannah Laudo, was left in her dorm...
Rape Crisis Center to Host Annual Walk of Heroes
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 8, 2019
The Rape Crisis Center of Medina and Summit Counties is hosting their annual Walk of Heroes this year on April 26, from 6-8 p.m. In the past, there have been delays due to the weather, so this year the Rape Crisis Center decided to have an indoor event, utilizing the Stile Athletics Field H...
Akron Law Students Competing for Cash Prize at Intramural Trial Competition
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
April 3, 2019
Eight teams from The University of Akron School of Law will be competing for a cash prize in the school’s 10th annual intramural trial competition on Saturday, April 6. This competition is sponsored by Tzangas Plakas Mannos Ltd., an award-winning law firm originally founded in 1957 with offices in Ca...
University of Akron Seeking Book Donations for Local Youth
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
April 1, 2019
Through April 5, ZipAssist and serveAkron are hosting a book drive asking for new and gently used children’s books in support of Bright Star Books, a local nonprofit working to increase the access to and ownership of books in Akron and surrounding areas. Bright Star Books was founded in 20...
UA Student Rocket Design Team Heading to NASA Competition
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
April 1, 2019
The University of Akron’s student rocket-design team, the Akronauts, will be competing in NASA’s 2019 Student Launch Competition in Huntsville, Alabama from April 4-6. Founded in 2014, the Akronauts are comprised of students from the College of Engineering. Through hands-on experience, the students ...
Designing Independence: UA Students Modify Power Wheels for Children with Disabilities
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
March 24, 2019
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once asked, “Life’s most urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” Students from the Biomedical Engineering Design and NASA Robotics teams at The University of Akron answered this question through customizing electric toy cars for local children ...
Fifth Annual Zippython Raising Money for Akron Children’s Hospital
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 24, 2019
The fifth annual Zippython, a dance marathon held to raise money for Akron Children’s Hospital, will take place in Central-Hower High School's gymnasium on April 13 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Zippython is a small chapter of a student-run organization called Miracle Network Dance Marathon (MNDM) that spa...
A Q&A With the USG Presidential, Vice Presidential Candidates
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
March 18, 2019
Voting for the Spring 2019 Undergraduate Student Government Elections is currently underway. According to USG Election Rules, the general elections are held within the first 11 weeks of the spring semester and the first-year elections are held within the first six weeks of the fall semester. “The President, V...
UA Chemistry Professor Receives $1.9 Million Grant for Asthma Research
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
March 18, 2019
As a respiratory condition that impacts several people on a daily basis, asthma is an important topic within research. One professor at The University of Akron understands its importance through her research. Dr. Sailaja Paruchuri received a $1.9 million Research Project Grant (R01) from the National Ins...
Great Lakes Science Center Exhibits Cars from Zips Racing
By José Suárez, Reporter
March 13, 2019
Three open-wheel race cars designed and built by members of Zips Racing will be featured in an exhibit focusing on Formula One racing at the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland starting on March 15 through Labor Day weekend. This exhibit titled, Vroom! A Car Adventure is also set to include more inf...
Akron Ph.D. Student Receives Research Grant, Fellowship Award for Eye Research
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
March 13, 2019
As one of the most important organs in the human body, the eye helps people navigate the environment around them through seeing objects color, form and shape. Katelyn Sondereker is a fourth-year integrated bioscience Ph.D. candidate at The University of Akron whose research revolves around ...
2nd Annual Dodgeball Charity Tournament Sign-Ups Open
By José Suárez, Reporter
March 13, 2019
The University of Akron Residence Hall Council is hosting Zippy’s Let’s Dodge Cancer Classic on Sunday, April 7 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, courts four and five. In its second year, the tournament will raise money for Relay For Life, a community-based fundra...
Disabled UA Student Left in Dorm Room During Fire Alarm
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
March 11, 2019
This article is part one of a two-part series. Part one covers the incident from the perspective of the student. Part two covers the response from different departments at The University of Akron. A University of Akron student with disabilities was left in her dorm room despite yelling for he...
ZipCon 2019 Brings More Than 2000 Attendees
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
March 4, 2019
The Akron Anime Club recently hosted its sixth annual ZipCon at The University of Akron on Feb. 23 and are already starting preparations for next year’s event. ZipCon is a one-day convention primarily for fans and cosplayers of the popular Japanese media forms anime and manga but does not exclude fan...
Rethinking Race Conversation Tackles Heroes, Race
By José Suárez, Reporter
March 4, 2019
As the events of Rethinking Race seek to inspire discussion about the roles given to a race in society, various subjects about how the different races are viewed also come up. On March 4 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., a law professor from The University of Akron will address the topic of “non-traditional c...
UA Speech & Debate Team Secures Fourth Consecutive State Championship
By Megan Parker and José Suárez
February 25, 2019
Editor’s Note: The Buchtelite would like to apologize to The University of Akron’s Speech and Debate team for the original story “Speech, Debate Renaissance Sweeps Across UA, Rivals.” The story was unbalanced and did not appropriately capture the hard work that UA’s Speech and Debate students ...
Graduation Can Be Confusing; Academic Advisers Are Here to Help
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2019
Graduating can be a difficult task as it is a transition from the academic world to the professional world. However, advisers from the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Akron have some advice on how to graduate smoothly and avoid barriers. For students beginning to prepare...
A Closer Look At UA’s Free Speech Policy
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2019
In recent months, Kaitlin Bennett, a figure known for her strong and sometimes controversial stance on Second Amendment rights, has twice visited The University of Akron. During both of her visits, Bennett was greeted by supporters and opponents alike. This is not the first time an individual or group has...
Counseling & Testing Center Announces ‘Taking Care Week’ Events
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
February 21, 2019
Have you started to feel those mid-semester blues? With midterms right around the corner, students' wellness and mental health may not be in the best state. Luckily, the Counseling and Testing Center at The University of Akron dedicates a whole week of events to taking care of yourself. Starting Fe...
New STEM Center at UA Supports Urban Education
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
February 21, 2019
In support of growth in STEM education, the LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education is collaborating with organizations and schools in the region to establish the Urban STEM Education Center. According to a press release from The University of Akron, the total workforce in the fields of ...
Akron School Superintendent Joins Board of Trustees
By Jake Herron, Online Editor
February 21, 2019
The University of Akron Board of Trustees has appointed Akron Public Schools Superintendent David James as an advisory trustee, the Board announced last Wednesday. The board unanimously voted to appoint the longtime Akron school leader during their regular meeting on Feb. 13. As an advisory me...
Students Audition to Be Next Zippy
By Bri Hayes, ZTV Reporter | Lights, Camera, Akron!
February 19, 2019
On Wednesday, Feb. 13 The University of Akron held Zippy tryouts where students lined the halls of InfoCision Stadium to see if they would make a perfect fit as our honorable, Zippy. ZTV’s Lights, Camera, Akron! had the opportunity to speak with Kristi Reese, Associate Director of Alumni Rela...
Teaching the Polymer Science of Cooking
By José Suárez, Reporter
February 19, 2019
Developed by assistant professor of polymer science, Dr. Hunter King, and fifth-year graduate student Michael Wilson, “Polymer Science of Cooking” is a natural sciences colloquium in The University of Akron’s Williams Honors College. Working in the lab of the interim dean of the College of Polymer Science a...
Central Stores Offers Surplus Property at Bargain Prices
By José Suárez, Reporter
February 19, 2019
Located in the Administrative Services Building on Mill St. near Quaker Square, Central Stores is the place to go for bargain-priced items that the University looks to get rid of. Staffed Monday through Friday by a handful of individuals under the management of storekeeper J.P. Colo, Central Stor...
UA, KSU Faculty Hold Solidarity Picket Line to Support WSU Strike
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
February 6, 2019
Members of the American Association of University Professors from The University of Akron and Kent State University held a solidarity picket on the UA campus in support of the faculty at Wright State University on Feb. 5. The picket took place across from Bierce Library on Buchtel Mall, where UA and KSU faculty mem...
Student Recreation and Wellness Center to Hold Blood Drive
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
February 4, 2019
The University of Akron Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be hosting a blood drive Feb. 5-8 from 12-8 p.m. The blood drive will be held in room 245, which is the classroom in the rec center, student assistant of Campus Programs Claire DeBruin said. This is one of the many events being held...
Students React to Severe Weather Response
By Megan Parker
February 4, 2019
With the recent days of temperatures below zero and the winter storm that left several Akron streets covered in snow, students at The University of Akron reacted differently to the campus’ snow and cold closing policies. According to UA’s website, the decision to close the University or not ...
UA Touring Ensemble Brings Arts to Elementary Schools
By Payton Burkhammer, ZTV Producer | Lowdown
February 4, 2019
The University of Akron's Touring Dance Ensemble debuted their marine-themed performances for elementary school students Sunday, Jan. 29. Touring Ensemble is a required class for all dance majors, where over the course of a year, dancers refine their show and prepare for the final performance...
OrgSync to Change Name
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2019
The University of Akron’s student organization database, OrgSync, will soon bear a new name this semester, according to a ZipMail released on Jan. 8. Students were able to vote on the proposed name changes, which included “The Pouch,” “RooSync,” “RooConnect” and “Engage!” Vot...
Community Outlook Positive During First Week
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2019
The first week of the spring semester began and ended with quite a bit of snow, but that didn't stop The University of Akron campus community from having a positive outlook. In fact, some welcomed the snow. Dr. Mary Biddinger, a professor in the English Department and poet, said seeing a little sno...
UAPD Offers ‘Away from Home’ Service for Traveling Students
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 per...
UA Revises Presidential Search, Students Share Divided Opinions
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...
UAkron App Now Available
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 t...
Kaitlin Bennett Visits UA, Vows Open Carry Return
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 in...
SEFA Grant Helps UA Students with Non-Academic Financial Needs
By Brooklyn Dennison and Sala Wier
December 4, 2018
Sarah Hamilton, assistant director of ZipAssist, describes a student from The University of Akron who was suddenly kicked out of her home in October when she began having trouble academically since she was focused on finding a new place to live for her and her son. When ZipAssist received the refer...
MakerStudio at UA Offers Free 3D Printing for Students
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
November 28, 2018
The University of Akron offers free 3D printing for students through MakerStudio, found on the ground floor of Bierce Library. Students are limited to 10 personal prints or 30 print hours, the University Libraries website said. However, students have access to unlimited academic prints, which include...
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Coming to Bierce Library
By Benjamin Bast, Reporter
November 21, 2018
Dungeons & Dragons Friday will be coming to Bierce Library on Nov. 30. From 1-3 p.m., complete with the chance to work with a Dungeon Master, a short adventure and provided characters. This event does not require students to make reservations. Melanie McGurr, head of Electronic Services in Bierc...
World AIDS Day at UA: Increase Awareness, Offer Free HIV Testing
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
November 21, 2018
In honor of the 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day and to increase awareness towards AIDS/HIV, the Zips Programming Network, serveAkron and Campus Programs will be tabling in the Taber Student Union Trapezoid Lounge on Nov. 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. HIV is an acronym for human immunodeficiency v...
One Injured, One Arrested in UA Residence Hall Shooting
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...
Five-Star Friday Opinions From Fellow UA Students
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 initi...
Etiquette Lunch Offers Networking Opportunities
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. Busines...
Zips for Akron Hope: Get Involved in Wrapping Night, Delivery Days
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 ...
International Center to Feature Study Abroad Fair
By Benjamin Bast, Reporter
October 30, 2018
The University of Akron is hosting a 'Study Abroad Fair' on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Piano Lounge, near Starbucks in the Taber Student Union. There are four types of programs; the Exchange Program, the UA Faculty-Led Short-Term Program, Third-Party Programs and Direct Enrol...
‘Family Game Room Night’ Offers Fun, Free Halloween Party
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
October 30, 2018
The Zips Programming Network is hosting “Family Game Room Night” on Friday, Nov. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Roo Lounge at the Taber Student Union. According to The University of Akron events webpage, the event will include “free bowling along with other free games, food, prizes an...
Bierce Library to Host Board Game Fridays for Students
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
October 25, 2018
Starting this semester, Bierce Library will be holding Board Game Fridays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the lobby area next to Starbucks on the last Friday of every month. The first event will be on Oct. 26 and will continue each month until the end of the semester. Some games will be provided by the l...
Submissions for The AshBelt Open in November
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 24, 2018
The AshBelt, the Literary Journal at The University of Akron, will begin accepting creative writing submissions from any and all UA undergraduates in November until Feb. 1, 2019. A student does not need to have a major in English to submit a piece as submissions from all majors are welcome. The only...
Disabilities Awareness Week at UA Seeks Increased Awareness
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
October 23, 2018
The Office of Accessibility is hosting Disabilities Awareness Week from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2 at The University of Akron to increase awareness of disabilities and related services on campus. Tess Miller, a disability specialist and service coordinator for the Office of Accessibility, said the events t...
Fall Visit Day Offers Future Students Insight on Campus Life
By Benjamin Bast, Reporter
October 23, 2018
The University of Akron is hosting “Fall Visit Day” on Nov. 3 for high school students and transfer students planning to continue their education at UA. Check-in for attendees will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the last activity will end at 1:30 p.m. This event will begin in the Student Union with a...
University of Akron, Stark State Announce Dual Enrollment Initiative
By Jake Herron, Online Editor
October 17, 2018
Administrators from The University of Akron and Stark State College jointly announced a new dual enrollment initiative designed to integrate students into each institution. The announcement of the new initiative was made by both institutions during a ceremony held at Stark State Akron on Oct. 12. ...
The Complete List of Programs Cut at The University of Akron
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
October 17, 2018
This list was made using a list of eliminated programs released at the Aug. 15 Board of Trustees meeting and is organized by degree type and the college in which program was offered. The programs are listed with their college and degree type. The UA colleges that saw program cuts are as follows: Bu...
Clarifying Miscommunication Among Part-time Faculty Members
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2018
Heather Walter, Director of the School of Communication and associate professor, cleared up miscommunication among some part-time faculty members regarding hybrid courses at The University of Akron. Several weeks ago, an anonymous email was sent to The Buchtelite and the whole Communication Departmen...
Alcohol Awareness Week at UA
By Sala Wier and Megan Parker
October 15, 2018
Sponsored by Campus Programs, Alcohol Awareness Week runs from Oct. 15-19 at The University of Akron with various events to increase students’ awareness of the impact alcohol can have. According to Zipmail, the third week of October recognizes National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. While a majority of college students know about alcohol, they may not und...
Bierce Library Hosts ‘Super Quiet Study Hall’ on Five-Star Fridays
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
October 10, 2018
Students can attend “Super Quiet Study Hall” every Friday until Dec. 14, 2018, on the third floor of the Bierce Library from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. According to The University of Akron Events site, Super Quiet Study Hall consists of tables specially reserved for students to study and catch up on schoolwork...
USG President Discusses Support for APR, Student Reactions to Results
By Brooklyn Dennison and Megan Parker
October 9, 2018
During an exclusive interview with The Buchtelite, Taylor Bennington, President of Undergraduate Student Government at The University of Akron, explained why USG supported the Academic Program Review and his understanding of students’ opinion toward the results. As representatives of USG and the student bo...
Concerns, Responses to Cut Programs Impact on Students
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
October 8, 2018
Students and faculty members at The University of Akron have raised questions regarding how the phased out programs will impact current and future students’ education, degree quality and ability to complete their degree. Interim President Dr. John Green and Wayne Hill, Vice President and Chief Communication...
‘Come One, Come All’ to Homecoming
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
October 6, 2018
When you say the word 'Fall,' everyone thinks of something different; such as the season, Halloween, sweaters, a warm blanket, pumpkin spice and best of all: Homecoming. Every year, schools all over the country prepare for this wondrous event and The University of Akron is no exception. This year, H...
‘Stand Up to Suicide’ Gives Students Suicide Awareness, Empowerment
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2018
Rainy days did not stop Katie Hickman from pursuing her honors project, Stand Up to Suicide, which was dedicated to raising awareness about suicide and empowering those who may have been impacted by it. For her project, Hickman displayed 123 chairs in Coleman Commons to symbolize 123 lives lost to s...
Jerry Springer Visits UA, Discusses Political Climate
By Jake Herron, Online Editor
October 2, 2018
Television star and former Cincinnati mayor Jerry Springer was the guest of honor at a meeting of the College Democrats of The University of Akron on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at the Taber Student Union. Dozens of students, community members and fans attended the event to hear Springer discuss the curre...
Esports at UA Receives Mixed Reactions from Community
By Tyler Gunter, Guest Writer
October 2, 2018
Getting part of your college tuition paid for by smashing buttons on a controller and winning online video game competitions is not something that most college students would have ever thought could be possible. Now, at The University of Akron, it is possible. “The idea of Akron saying ‘hey, here’s...
UA Student Hosts Event for Suicide Awareness, Prevention
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2018
Katie Hickman, a public relations and honors student at The University of Akron, hosted an event called “Stand Up to Suicide” outside Coleman Common on Sept. 26, from 11-1 p.m. The event had a display of 123 empty chairs to symbolize the 123 lives lost to suicide every day, Hickman said. The e...
Diversity Week Shows Importance of Pronouns, Respecting Them
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
September 24, 2018
The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Union of Akron and Campus Programs sponsored “Hello! My Pronouns are…” on Wednesday, Sept. 19, to help students understand different gender identities and the importance of respecting pronouns. This event was one of several planned during Diversity Week ...
Humor, Law Interact in Several Ways: Parodies, Funny Laws, Unnecessary Censorship
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
September 18, 2018
Professor Laura Little explained various ways humor and the law interact with one another based on the three main sections of her new book, “Guilty Pleasures: Comedy and Law in America.” The lecture “Humor and the Law” took place on Thursday, Sept. 13, from 12:15-1:15 p.m. in the McDo...
Analysis: Digging Deeper into the Report Behind the Cuts
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
September 17, 2018
Since The University of Akron stated plans to phase out 80 programs based on the results of a year-long Academic Program Review, several questions have been raised regarding the results of the APR and their correlation with the programs cut. In attempts to answer those questions and bring attention to the true nature of how the APR R...
John Green Talks Program Review, Interim Presidency
By Jake Herron, Online Editor
September 17, 2018
Amid mixed reactions regarding a recent restructuring of UA’s academic programs from the University community and beyond, Interim President Dr. John Green spoke out. Reflecting on the “painful” decisions leading to the loss of 19 percent of degree programs at The University of Akron and sharing hope for new areas ...
UA History Department Shows Disapproval of Academic Eliminations
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2018
Students and faculty members from The University of Akron’s History department, which was subject to recent program cuts, show disapproval of the Board of Trustees’ decision. Using recommendations from an academic program review, UA plans to phase out 80 underperforming degrees after the board of tr...
Professor of Law to Speak on Relationship Between Humor, the Law
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
September 11, 2018
Professor of Law Laura Little from Temple University will be holding a lecture called “Humor and the Law” on Thursday, Sept. 13, from 12:15-1:15 p.m. in the McDowell Law Center Brennan Courtroom 180. The subject of how humor should influence and interact with the law has been a challenge in Uni...
UA History Professor Publishes Book on Early American Women
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2018
An assistant professor of history at The University of Akron published her first book, “Women at War in the Borderlands of the Early American Northeast,” which demonstrates how women participating in warfare was integral to gender ideologies in colonial America. Gina Martino, the author of the book, sai...
University of Akron to Eliminate 80 Degree Programs, Expand Efforts in Others
By Brooklyn Dennison and Jake Herron
August 16, 2018
The University of Akron Board of Trustees adopted recommendations after a year-long “Academic Program Review” to phase out 80 underperforming academic programs and to expand 13 others during their regular meeting on Aug. 15, 2018. The APR is a faculty-led exercise launched in fall 2017 which ex...
Zippy Celebrates Her Birthday with Cupcakes, Balloon Animals, Campus Cupboard Donations
By Megan Parker, News Contributor
May 6, 2018
Zippy, The University of Akron’s kangaroo mascot, celebrated turning 65 with students, faculty, staff and fellow mascots Webster from the Akron RubberDucks and Pozzie from Canton Charge. During the celebration, students, faculty and staff could take pictures with Zippy and her friends, eat cupcakes and dona...
Relay For Life Raises Funds, Celebrates Survivors
By Meenakshi Kodati, Correspondent
May 4, 2018
Relay For Life is a fundraiser event of American Cancer Society. It is staffed and coordinated by volunteers in more than 5,200 communities across 20 countries in the world. It is a team fundraiser event where people get together to organize themed campsites at the venue. They organize games, activities...
State of The University, Revisited
By Robert Barrett, Jr., Copy Editor
April 27, 2018
The Buchtelite’s first special edition of the 2017-2018 featured an interview with President Matthew Wilson titled “State of the University: Incredibly Optimistic.” In the brief time since that article, The University of Akron has experienced several major changes such as the position of president a...
Get Ready for SpringFest Part Two
By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor
April 27, 2018
On Friday, May 4, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., The University of Akron tradition of closing out another academic year with SpringFest will continue on the Coleman Common. There will be music, food trucks, different attractions, and the Ultimate SpringFest Challenge. Music will be provided by DJ Smo...
Campus Cupboard Gives Relief to Students in Need
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2018
The Campus Cupboard provides a temporary solution to the ongoing problem of food insecurity among students at The University of Akron. Campus Cupboard is a pop-up food pantry located on the first floor of the Student Union. Students in need of food can pick up goods from the station at any time during ...
Five-Star Fridays Benefits Some, Troubles Others
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2018
About 56 percent of students feel positive about Five-Star Fridays, a recent anonymous survey of 52 participants conducted by The Buchtelite showed. Five-Star Fridays is one of the recent initiatives implemented by The University of Akron earlier this year. The initiative will eliminate Friday class...
Late Night Fire Damages Former UA Ballet Center
By Jake Herron and Megan Parker
April 23, 2018
One of The University of Akron’s historic buildings went up into flames late Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in a fire that caused a building nearby to close due to poor air quality and took hours for emergency responders to put out. Around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, the University of Akron Police and ...
Dean John Green Named Interim President
By Robert Barrett, Jr., Copy Editor
April 19, 2018
On Tuesday, April 18, The University of Akron Board of Trustees named Dr. John C. Green as the interim president of the University. This decision will take effect on May 1, 2018. The decision came as the Board voted unanimously on Dr. Green, who was the dean of the Buchtel College of Arts and Scie...
A Survivor’s Movement
By Emily Bower, Special Editions Editor
April 18, 2018
On Tuesday, April 17th Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement spoke at The University of Akron. Burke began the lecture by dispelling some of the rumors she had heard and seen about herself on the internet by stating in a joking manner that she was indeed from the Bronx, New York and not Que...
Senior Week Activities Filling Up
By Robert Barrett, Jr., Copy Editor
April 18, 2018
About a week after an announcement from the Department of Student Life, many senior week activities are filling up quickly. Students who intend on partaking in these events should ensure they have signed up ahead of time. Senior week kicks off on Saturday, April 28 and concludes with SpringFest on ...
UA Sociology Club Enlightens Students with Open Discussions of Current Social Issues
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April 18, 2018
The way we see our world can seem irrefutable. Like a puzzle of only black and white pieces, all put in their place. How could they fit any other way? Until someone comes along and pulls it apart, arguing just the opposite of what you thought was nearly fact. Suddenly, they introduce shades of gray t...
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