Victoria Teresko Owning an animal is often a joy that cannot be explained, but rather is felt in the owner’s heart. Often, the bond between pet and owner is stronger than bonds between people. However,...

Katelyn Freil The University of Akron has taken becoming veteran-friendly one step further. UA recently became the newest chapter of Student Veterans of America (SVA), a program that connects veteran...

Matthew Balsinger The Zips continued their sweep through the Mid-American Conference Wednesday night in Athens, as they defeated The Ohio University Bobcats 88-81, advancing their winning streak to 19...

Chris Phillips Dr. Charles DeBose, a professor at The University of Akron, is bicultural, bilingual, historical, worldly and a musician. All of those adjectives are impressive, but DeBose was also the...

Katelyn Freil The Society of Akron Graduate English Scholars (SAGES) wanted to break down boundaries and make students think about how they exist within their discipline, but also how they influence the...

Heather Beyer A year ago Wednesday, shots rang through the cafeteria of Chardon High School, changing the lives of the students, teachers and family forever. Demetrius Hewlin, Daniel Parmertor and Russell...

D.J. Johnson In the Mid-American Conference, it doesn’t get any bigger than next Wednesday night. In a matchup of the MAC’s top two teams, with one conference loss between the two, the Akron Zips...

Victoria Teresko Imagine being a blind student at The University of Akron and needing accessibility to reach certain areas on campus. However, you have a problem: You can’t bring your dog on campus. Helping...

Ranier Alexander Many students have been taking the “leadership challenge” this semester with UA Leads, which hosts a series of events that aim to help elevate and amplify students’ leadership skills. “UA...

Clare McKee The Great Recession, which began in 2007, eliminated 7.9 million jobs in the United States, according to CNNMoney Online. This affected people of all ages and races nationwide, but it especially...

Victoria Teresko Having someone show all the resources available to students is often the key to success at The University of Akron, and the peer mentoring program is a vital part of implementing this...

Katelyn Freil When Victoria Barrientos came to The University of Akron from Fort Bragg, N.C., she had no previous experience with college life. “I only knew one person in the whole state, much less...

Kyle Steiner A group of concerned youths huddled around a television that hangs from the wall in the Student Union at The University of Akron on Feb. 14. They pensively observed the screen as news about...

Gabrielle Glandorf The University of Akron will hold their Spring Career Fair on Thursday, Feb. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union Ballrooms. According to Alex Toomey, Assistant Director...

Rosheeda Bryant People often express themselves through the shoes on their feet. A nice pair of shoes allows people to feel confident and at times, contributes towards the identification of their economic...

Heather Beyer [email protected] UA theatre instructor Aubrey Caldwell Davis wanted to ring in the New Year with a special celebration: her wedding. “I always hated New Year’s Eve...

Clare McKee “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind,” William Shakespeare wrote. Today, our society places great value on physical appearance, in addition to the clothes one wears and the...

Forrest Dukes This Saturday, under dim lights with “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” by Sir Elton John playing, couples gathered in the university’s game room for Couples Night Out. “The idea...

Justen McMahan Making living arrangements can be a daunting task for incoming freshmen. There is an uncertainty about being away from home for the first time, whether the student will be able to make...

Bridget Linton Perseverance, resilience, resourcefulness and hard work are a few of the key factors that have guided African American University of Akron student Bianca Gomez on her journey to success....

Chris Coon When students schedule their classes at The University of Akron, they have the option to do so under the guidance of their academic adviser or a course guide. Because of this option, students...

Katelyn Freil It is only the beginning of February and although the groundhog didn’t see his shadow, the cold weather may still be around for a while. University of Akron students can rest assured knowing...

Alicia Seitz The University of Akron’s Panhellenic Council (PHC) is active in fundraising and philanthropy, along with many donations and long, hard hours put into helping Greek Life and the community...

D.J. Johnson Twitter handles featured on the Zips’ new uniforms were the center of discussion leading up to the matchup between the top two teams in the Mid-American Conference. Once the game started,...

Heather Beyer After 16 reported mass shootings in 2012 that resulted in over 88 casualties, the questions of enhancing security measures and reforming gun control are becoming hot-button topics. Many...

Theft On the second floor of Bierce Library on Friday, a student left his backpack on a table to use the restroom; when he came back, his bookbag was gone. According to the police report, the victim said...

Katelyn Freil [email protected] A stage in the Student Union Starbucks was covered in green goo right out of a ‘90s Nickelodeon game show on Wednesday night as three prominent members...

Katelyn Freil Thursday marked a big step for women in the military as the Pentagon lifted the ban on female service members in combat situations. The ban ended with the announcement from outgoing Defense...

Katelyn Freil Students were alerted via safety advisory early Saturday of an armed robbery south of campus. According to the report sent out over email to UA students, no one was physically harmed in the...

Kara Hemphill Unfortunately, January is a time when you can’t turn on a television without seeing a commercial for some ridiculous diet food. It goes without saying that the new year is one of the most...

Forrest Dukes The University of Akron recently received nearly $1 million for a campus-wide plan to help the students before and after graduating. “The commitment we are making to significantly expand...

Marcus Nicholson Monday marked the 27th observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and The University of Akron celebrated with an activities fair and concert in his honor. “We want a campus commitment...

Written by: Marissa Barrett There are over 300 organizations at The University of Akron that provide students with the resources and experiences necessary for post-graduation agendas. “Becoming involved...

Written by: Heather Beyer Imagine being a child on a train headed for a foreign country, and having to endure the journey completely alone. Nearly 10,000 Jewish children faced this reality at the start...

Written by: Marcus Nicholson This year, The University of Akron received its first Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, announced by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Events such as...

Written by: Forrest Dukes The University of Akron has a diverse group of students and the Recreation and Wellness Center works to support students emotionally,  socially, mentally and physically. “We...

Written by: Olivia Arnold The stigma that jobs are hard to come by has overshadowed those that do in fact exist. Every student looks for something different in a job, one primary concern being location....

Written by: Katelyn Freil In 1965, Millard and Linda Fuller visited Koinonia Farm, a small, interracial, Christian community outside of Americus, Ga. Here, along with biblical scholar Clarence Jordan,...

Written by: Alicia Seitz As T.K. O’Grady from WONE radio station counted down, the lights in downtown Akron turned on, followed by Lock 3’s lights, and finally the Christmas tree covered in ribbons,...

Written by: Heather Beyer The Akron Children’s Holiday Tree festival holds a special significance to everyone who makes it a part of their holiday traditions. Since its inception in 1982, volunteers...

Written by: Forrest Dukes Think blue in November for National Diabetes Awareness Month, and hope for an end to a disease that affects 25.8 million people in America. “I am constantly worried about...

Written by: Alicia Seitz Dr. L. Diane Barnes, an associate professor of history at Youngstown State University, spoke at The University of Akron’s Martin University Center on Wednesday at the history...

Written by: Katelyn Freil When Dr. Terry A. Gordon found out that his son had been in a car accident that left him paralyzed, he immediately got on a plane to Colorado to see him. While on the plane,...

Written by: Adam Nelson National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week kicked off at The University of Akron on Sunday at 6 p.m. with the Cardboard City event in the Student Union. The event, led by...

Written by: Marcus Nicholson Dr. Louis Proenza, president of The University of Akron, held his 13th annual State of the University Address on Thursday. He spoke about new ideas for the university, what...

Written by: Forrest Dukes The University of Akron hosted an a capella concert to benefit soldiers on Sunday. The concert, held by The University of Akron in Leigh Hall, was the second annual AcapaROOza...

Written by: Emily Barry The Voting Rights Act, signed into law by Lyndon B. Johnson on Aug. 6, 1965, states that “No voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, or standard, practice, or procedure...

Written by: Nicole Loepp There is no question that the recent presidential election stirred up controversy. The rivalry between President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney was not, however,  restricted...

Written by: Katelyn Freil President Barack Obama was reelected on Tuesday for a second term as the president of the United States. For every student at The University of Akron that is happy with the...

Written by: Victoria Barrientos Many students looked to presidential debates to cast an informed vote in the first election in which they were eligible to vote. Whether the debates actually swayed their...

Written by: Julie Kline Many student voters are still undecided going into Tuesday’s presidential election. “Both men have good ideas, but neither candidate fits my specific needs,” said senior...

Written by: Joe Zazo Some University of Akron students feel that education plays an important role in the upcoming presidential election, while others are not so sure what either candidate has to offer. According...

Written by: Rosheeda Bryant With just hours left before the close 2012 presidential election, first-time voters at The University of Akron are feeling stressed, overwhelmed and excited. “I am feeling...

Written by: Alicia Seitz As the polls begin to open and voting starts, student voters are looking for more actual information than just campaign ads. Student voters hear campaign ads every time they...

Written by: Forrest Dukes The College Democrats at The University of Akron (CDUA) have been working hard this semester to get local college students to reelect President Obama. “We need to win this...

Written by: Katelyn Freil and Heather Beyer When President Barack Obama announced his plans to hold a campaign rally at the James A. Rhodes Arena last week, English professor Dr. Bob Pope was reminded...

Written by: Katelyn Freil The storm weather around campus for the past few days has caused wind-swept hair, wet clothes and a disgruntled attitude for many students who had to walk to class in the rain...

Written by: Emily Beckwith Last Sunday, the Eddie Elias Scholarship Bowling Tournament took place, in which $7,000 in scholarships were awarded to students. The tournament, which took place in the Student...

Written by: Katelyn Freil President Barack Obama will visit The University of Akron this Wednesday as part of his presidential campaign. The president will speak in the James A. Rhodes Arena. Doors open...

Written by: Alexandra Didato “The goal of this program was simple: Put an end to bullying.” Eric “Cheeto” Zito, a sophomore at The University of Akron, held a Cyberbullying Awareness program...

Written by: Sarah Koester The University of Akron will host the second official TEDxEvent in Akron this Friday. TEDxAkron is an expansion of the annual TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) conference...

Written by: Katelyn Freil It may seem warm out now, but many people are already getting out their scarves, heavy coats and warm blankets. Young students who are not fortunate enough to have warm blankets,...

Written by: Ranier Alexander The University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall is hosting a Halloween celebration for all students to enjoy. Boo at the Roo, a night of dancing, costumes and food, will be...

Written by: Alexandra Didato The Dating Doctor visited The University of Akron Wednesday evening to shed light on the realities of dating. Dave Coleman, better known as The Dating Doctor, shared the...

Written by: Gabrielle Glandorf In October of 1981, the first Day of Unity was observed by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, according to their website, with the purpose of connecting battered...

Written by: Alexandra Didato “Human trafficking” is a phrase that has long been associated with foreign nations. But it is an issue that continues to be a problem in the United States, and it is an...

Written by: Gabrielle Glandorf On Oct. 18, University of Akron students will have a chance to meet with 126 potential employers in the Student Union Grand Ballroom. “There is an opportunity for everyone...

Written by: Marcus Nicholson This year, The University of Akron has added the College of Health Professions to its list of available health care programs. The College of Health Professions is designed...

Written by: Katelyn Freil September 29 marked the eighth anniversary of the nation’s Network of enlightened Women (NeW), an organization for conservative university women. “NeW stands for the empowerment...

Written by: Maggie Duff The Seattle Space Needle is getting a makeover this October — and the artist giving it a makeover may be a University of Akron student. The Space Needle was built for the 1962...

Written by: Heather Beyer As vice president for strategic engagement, Jim Tressel wanted his motivational messages to reach not only students at The University of Akron but beyond. Tressel has joined...

Written by: Heather Beyer and Beau Brown In response to a protest held in the Student Union by the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Union (LGBTU), Undergraduate Student Govenment (USG) president Mary...

Written by: Katelyn Freil C-SPAN’s Campaign 2012 Digital Bus came to campus on Tuesday to offer an educational experience for students and an opportunity for them to look inside the campaign bus. The...

Written by: Margaret Duff Three years ago, Janine Benyus of Biomimicry 3.8 came to Northeast Ohio to give a lecture about biomimicry, the study of mimicking nature in technology in order to create a greener...

Written by: Heather Beyer and Katelyn Freil The Lesbian Gay Bi-sexual Transgender Union student organization at Akron stood their ground on Monday as they protested the Undergraduate Student Government...

Written by: Lois Elswick Luigi’s has been serving home-cooked Italian cuisine since 1949, making it one of the longest-running Italian restaurants in Akron. Such a legacy doesn't come easily to most...

Written by: Alex Didato The Dear World last week brought together students and faculty in sharing what message they would like the world to know. Students of all majors and backgrounds gathered in front...

Written by: Katelyn Freil While students and teachers may have gone on trips to the beach, an island, or even Europe this summer, UA history professor Walter Hixson went to the Middle East. In Leigh...

Written by: Katelyn Freil A communications class was intrigued when an Olympic athlete stopped by to talk to their class last Tuesday. Nick Symmonds, a professional track athlete and participant in...

Written by: Gabrielle Glandorf No matter how tough life is, if people remind themselves how blessed they are, they can handle anything. That was the central message of Jim Tressel’s lecture on Monday...

Written by: Gabrielle Glandorf The fall 2012 enrollment at The University of Akron includes students of Native American, Hispanic, Asian and other ethnic groups. There are also many religious groups...

Written by: Katelyn Freil Despite the fact that the American population is steadily getting older, U.S. society remains focused on youth. This was the central focus of Ken Dychtwald’s Forum Series...

Written by: Maggie Duff This Thursday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m., the Rubber City will get a taste of a greener type of industry. Janine Benyus will be lecturing at E.J. Thomas Hall. Benyus is a biologist,...

Written by: Marcus Nicholson Three weeks later, many in the University of Akron community are still wondering about the odd timing of the August 30th power outage. Many saw it as a coincidence that the...

Written by: Morgan LaVallee In case you’ve forgotten, it’s election season. And with the elections comes a poisonous amount of propaganda and lies from both parties. But political rhetoric aside,...

Written by: Katelyn Freil and Heather Beyer Jim Tressel will present “The Journey of Success” on Monday night at E.J. Thomas Hall. He will be speaking as part of the Forum Series, one of the many...

Written by: Alex Didato The Rock the Roo Lunchtime Series continued this week with a performance featuring Latin pop singer Diego Val. Residents and commuters alike gathered outside on the E.J. Thomas...

Written by: Katelyn Freil Some students may have gotten a surprise this semester when they saw
the new $15 nominal visit fee in Student Health Services. The new fee will offset rising health care costs,...

Written by: Katelyn Freil A new program at The University of Akron called Zip Tix will allow students to attend many E.J. Thomas Hall events for free. According to Beth Lynch, E.J. Thomas Hall press/promotions...

Written by: Gabrielle Glandorf In early June, the University of Akron Board of Trustees approved a $400 million master guide plan for campus development, created by Sasaki Associates, which focuses on...

Written by: Nick Nussen Settling into the new semester without first settling into a parking spot is like buying a house without a driveway or finding someone else camped in your garage. Until their vehicles...

Written by: Heather Beyer Billboard chart-topping country singer Bo Bice jammed out for UA students Wednesday at the Rock the Roo lunchtime concert series at E.J. Thomas Hall. Bice was runner-up to Carrie...

Written by: Ranier Alexander The University of Akron has a new partner in the areas of media, news coverage and communications. WJW, a Fox-affiliated television station headquartered in Cleveland, has...

Written by: Nicholas Nussen A decision by the Board of Trustees has ensured that the debut of football head coach Terry Bowden will not be the only kind of buzz surrounding this year’s kickoff. According...

Written by: Katelyn Freil Another fall semester is starting, which means new classes and, of course, paying for those classes. As UA students know, paying for those classes is becoming more expensive. At...

Written by: Katelyn Freil As a new school year starts, students look for ways to get involved around campus. Some students take up sports, others get involved with sororities or fraternities, and some...

Written by: Heather Beyer In 1977, Jim Tressel walked the campus of The University of Akron as a master’s student pursuing a degree in education. Thirty-five years later, Tressel has returned to The...

Written by: Molly Gase History, humor and book sales collided within the silos of the Quaker Square Ballroom on Tuesday evening as author Sarah Vowell spoke. Brought to one of UA’s more interesting...

Written by: Molly Gase The third SpringFest will be on Friday from 3 to 10 p.m. on UA’s campus at Coleman Common, located between the Student Union and the Rec Center. SpringFest is a festival meant...

Written by: Molly Gase Friday evening, students gathered in The University of Akron’s Field House for the 2012 Relay For Life all night event. According to Event Co-Chair Andrea Mazzocco, approximately...

Written by: Molly Gase The Martin Center will host the final portion of the School of Communication Speech Contest today. The first-prize winner of this contest will walk away with $1,000 for the best...

Written by: Jackie Lallo A team of four Management Information Systems majors from the College of Business’s Department of Management at The University of Akron took a trip to Ball State University...

Written by: Maggie Duff When the typical Akronite embarks on a quest for culture in the city, he or she generally visits EJ Thomas Hall, the Akron Art Museum, local galleries or maybe even a jazz club...

Written by: Tricia Cooke & Ashley Rastetter This year marked the 79th annual Songfest for the Greek community. This year’s Songfest theme was Billboard Hits by the Zips. The goal behind this event...

Written by: Molly Gase Drew Williams of the Department of Institutional Marketing was announced as the Student Employee of the Year on Friday.  The Student employee Supervisor of the Year is Karen Uber...

Written by: Monica Higgins The University of Akron Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team was first runner up at this year’s regional competition in Cincinnati, held April 10. SIFE is an international...

Written by: Molly Gase Phi Delta Epsilon is currently hosting Humans vs. Zombies on The University of Akron’s main campus to raise money for charity. The sign-up table for the event, where participants...

This article was first printed on April 9 in International Student Voice Magazine.  You can also view the article here http://www.isvmag.com/international-students-she-is-an-angel-grandmother-friend/.   Francis...

Written by: David Sickels The University of Akron student employee of the year and student supervisor of the year will be announced Friday as a part of National Student Employment Week. The event, now...

Written by: Jackie Lallo The University of Akron’s Office of Multicultural Development will host Black Male Summit Friday and Saturday, featuring nationally renowned speakers, educational leaders and...

Written by: Heather Beyer Students from Barberton High School had a small glimpse of college life today at The University of Akron when they visited the campus with their mentors from The Barberton Project. “It...

Written by: Kate Powell A select group of University of Akron students is going back to high school as students of a different kind. The Barberton Project, developed and nurtured by Dr. Hal Foster over...

Written by: Pamela Kellman Where traditional methods of marketing research are subjective, The University of Akron is merging two fields and many different disciplines to give a more objective understanding...

Written by: Molly Gase The University of Akron’s Department of English hosted the 14th annual “Shakespeare in the Spring” celebration last Thursday at the Martin Center. Those in attendance at...

Written by: Jackie Lallo Seniors in The University of Akron’s Army ROTC took their yearly weekend getaway to Gettysburg, Pa., this past weekend. As it is every year, the trip was a requirement for...

Written by: Christian Turner UA veterans and students are building hope for homeless veterans in Summit County with the Valor Home. According to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, there are...

Written by: Pamela Kellman Many University of Akron students, as well as college students outside of UA’s campus, may have recently received personalized mailers promoting the University’s summer...

Written by: Kayleigh Bracht Many students come to The University of Akron each semester, but quite a few of them fail to discover its hidden treasures right away. These treasures can be quiet places to...

Written by: Jackie Lallo Students were feeling the heat as temperatures rose last week. Many students were sporting shorts and t-shirts as they walked on campus, enjoying the sunny and warm weather. ...