By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2019
Being a vegetarian at The University of Akron has never been a problem until this semester when I found myself being on campus for over 12 hours at a time due to my class and work schedule. Over the course of the semester, I have found that the non-meat options provided by Aramark, UA’s food service provider is lacking in variety and nutrition and is pricey compared to some of the meat options on campus. Dining Services recognizes vegetarian options and they even have a handy dining guide for it....
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2019
During Women’s History Month, people like the suffragettes usually come to mind: just think about how many children will be taught about Susan B. Anthony this month. While the suffragettes and other white activists have made important contributions to women’s history, women of color are usually overlooked. If you find yourself scratching your head trying to think of women of color to celebrate, here is a list of just some of many who have fought for women’s rights. Angela Davis 1944 - Present Davis...
By Réyna Pérez, Guest Writer
October 3, 2018
“I wouldn’t have been able to keep driving without the necessary repairs made to my car that ZipAssist helped me with,” one student said about ZipAssist, preferring not to be named. “My axle was bad, I had a busted tie rod in the front and a broken window in the back and more. It was hard enough to get to work, let alone school. I didn’t know that I was able to get help for that until I remembered having heard about their services in class. So, when things got really bad, I finally went to see if they could...
By Isaiah Houde, Guest Writer
October 2, 2018
“I would not be where I am right now if I never joined WZIP, it changed my life for the better,” former WZIP member, Dahmere Epperson, said. The college-run radio station, WZIP, is the ultimate experience for students at The University of Akron who are interested in media because it provides unlimited experiences that can last a lifetime. Epperson is just one example of someone who has gained a plethora of knowledge and experience that can lead him to the next step in life. The radio station is centered...
February 25, 2019
It is about time that the American people were educated and informed about what true "Socialism" is and is not. The fact is that in true socialism, "the means of production" are owned and controlled by all of the people. In other words, in true socialism all of the workplaces and businesses are owned, controlled, and run by all of the people for the good and well-being of all of the people. They are not privately-owned by individuals and groups. In true socialism, we would not be totally equal in terms of how...
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