Aine McCarthy Back in the 80s, there was this innuendo-ridden movie with Rodney Dangerfield and Robert Downey Jr. called "Back to School." It centered around an older, uneducated man who decided to grab...

Nick Nussen A group of students and adults in Sullivan, Ind. are crusading for a “traditional” high school prom that would prohibit homosexuals from attending. (I assume there will be a sentry equipped...

Nick Nussen A group of students and adults in Sullivan, Ind. are crusading for a “traditional” high school prom that would prohibit homosexuals from attending. (I assume there will be a sentry equipped...

Kara Hemphill For those readers who have never worked in food service, consider yourselves lucky. It is, in a word, tough. However, it is also necessary. Students and staff at the The University of Akron...

Helen Dauka For the mildly introverted and slightly extroverted, here’s my suggestion for decreasing awkwardness at a bar: Wear your glasses. I know, typically you don’t associate four-eyes with...

Abigail Chaff Where have the powerful and independent gone? Ladies, do you not see the shame being brought upon the fairer sex by contemporary television? The examples of sexism in television programs...

Aine McCarthy When I was but a wee thing, I wanted to be a writer. I wanted to spin tales of fantasy that took readers on wild, thought-provoking rides. I wanted to write about average people, and propel...

Gabriel Glandorf “Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with.” Any true “Sex and the City” fan would recognize this line as being from one of the numerous...

Andrew Wehmann It’s late at night and a man and a woman pass by the orange glow of a lantern-lit bazaar. The winged bowman Cupid flies above unseen. He spots the man and woman as they wait in line at...

Kelsey Yaich The dating world is scary enough for the singles of today’s society, but when you add in online dating, it’s almost like playing Russian roulette. You have the rare lucky couples who...

Patrick Stallings Last summer one of my good friends was looking for a man’s perspective on why she had trouble meeting good guys. Her strategy mainly consisted of waiting at the bar to be approached...

Ranier Alexander “Love and Happiness. Yeah. Something that could make you do wrong, make you do right.” This was said brilliantly by Al Green, one of the greatest R&B, soul and gospel artists...

Aine McCarthy It took a while, but the last of the X-Generation’s children have finally taken the leap into adulthood. The delay in commemorating this is rather fitting, though. Of the X’s many...

Helen Dauka With Valentine’s Day swiftly approaching, it’s only natural for the cynics and romantics living inside us all to start waging a vicious war. Does the commercial saturation of jewelry...

Nick Nussen It is often thought that poetry is dead and that all the poets are likewise cold in the earth. This is nonsense. We have more poets than ever, and their voluminous works are found in the approximately...

As a scientist I don’t often find myself reading poetry, but I will say that there are upsides and downsides to poetry. Homer, for example, contributes significantly to Western literature. However,...

Helen Dauka The convenience of having a car on campus is undeniable, but I can’t always say the same for my class schedule. Sometimes I’ll be sprinting from class to class while other times I have...

Dante Rones A hoax, or a scandal? Is it a prank that went terribly wrong, or is it a player looking to boost up his draft stock? Could this be a player reaching out for sympathy after having a terrible...

Kara Hemphill [email protected] I remember when I was in high school and everyone loved to complain about the ratty, outdated books they would give us. In response, the teachers usually chided us...

Matthew Balsinger In light of the recent school shooting tragedy in Newtown, Conn., several students on campus are trying to put together a group to push for the legalization of concealed guns on campus....

Kara Hemphill The name Casey Anthony probably rings a bell for many people: especially in an age where most of us are connected to the Internet for the better part of the day. John Cloud, writing for...

Abigail Chaff The flu epidemic is spreading across Northeast Ohio and sparing no one. With classes back in session, UA’s campus has become a breeding ground for germs. Going back to school after winter...

Helen Dauka The first week of school is such a unique time in the span of my life. It means sitting in my class wondering if everyone else already knows each other; or if everyone knows way more than...

Written by: Abigail Chaff I never really cared enough to make New Year’s resolutions. What’s the point of pretending that I’m going to change, I figure, when I have that little voice in the back...

Written by: Matthew Balsinger You probably have little knowledge of, or care for, the political policies of the electric company FirstEnergy. Assuming that’s true, you probably also don’t know about...

My favorite Christmas goes back to 1999, when I woke up to find that I had gotten a new sled and Pikachu slippers. I was eight years old at the time, and anything pertaining to Pokemon was like God’s...

Written by: Helen Dauka In a city away from your hometown, things seem to be going smoothly. You feel confident, happy and independent. So why, during every holiday season, does it seem like my portfolio,...

Written by: Marissa L. Barrett Artistic roller skating has been a part of my life ever since I can remember. Therefore, I do not find this sport to be out of the ordinary, nor uncommon. I find it interesting...

Written by: Nicholas Nussen I do not know why, when I wish to be alone with my books and thoughts, I continue to head to the third floor of Bierce Library: The refuge of cell phone yammerers, online gamers,...

Written by: Brandon Winter What is the one thought that every person has as their life comes to a close? “Did I love?” “Did I love enough?” “Did the people around me know that I loved them?”...

Written by: Abigail Chaff With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it is easy to bypass the holiday altogether and simply say “It’s almost Christmas!” I am saddened to see Christmas lights already...

Written by: Abigail Chaff Have you heard the news? According to whitehouse.gov, thousands of people from 36 states want to secede from the United States and form their own governments. Since the reelection...

Written by: Abigail Chaff With Hurricane Sandy drenching us to the bone and winter fast approaching, it is easy to get a case of the blues that you just can’t shake. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD),...

Written by: Helen Dauka Young women face a lot of challenges when they decide to partake in a night out. Before you even show your ID to the bouncer, you’re faced with a copious amount of decisions. Should...

Written by: Andrew Golden I find elevator rides fascinating. In the marketing world, an “elevator pitch” is a carefully crafted attempt to make a connection with, and to inform, a decision-maker during...

Written by: Kara Hemphill Picture this: You’ve just arrived on campus and are patrolling your favorite parking lot for a spot, as usual. As you round a corner, you spot someone unlocking their car....

Written by: Matthew Balsinger As this election cycle comes to a close (finally), there are three unprecedented problems with politics and public discourse that I see coming to a head. These problems are...

Written by: Helen Dauka Three roommates. Three best friends. Three non-confrontational people. I am talking about the same three people here, FYI. My roommates and I are pretty tight. Minus the fact that...

Written by: Abigail Chaff I always felt like I was too cool to vote. I was above the discussions and the arguments that come along with a presidential campaign. How is anyone supposed to choose a leader...

Written by: Jessica Johnson As I look at my absentee ballot for this election, I wonder, “Which presidential candidate really is going to send this country forward and make the progress that I want...

Written by: Helen Dauka I hope that this article makes sense to you, no matter your class standing. I remember a time when it was like an initiation into The University of Akron to see the Rapping Guy...

Written by: Abigail Chaff When Kent State, Tri-C and all of the Akron Public Schools closed on Tuesday, and when many of the public schools preemptively canceled Wednesday classes as well, you have to...

Written by: Alan Agnew I ask the reader to please cut the soft drinks, candy, desserts and bread out of their diet if he or she desires to avoid storing too much fat. Mayor Bloomberg proposed a ban on...

Written by: Kara Hemphill   With Halloween just around the corner, there’s no doubt that we’ll be seeing a lot more strange outfits in the next few days — be it at parties, trick-or-treating, or...

Written by: Matthew Balsinger One of the biggest changes for students this year is the completely new Zipline — or, rather, what was formerly known as Zipline. This new setup is called “My Akron...

Written by: Kara Hemphill With the next presidential election just a couple of weeks away, it’s no surprise that politics have been getting more attention from the media and the public alike. This is...

Written by: Helen Dauka Breakups are hard, no matter what type of relationship you’re in. When your roommate breaks things off with you, it’s no different. In fact, it might be more awkward. Depending...

Written by: Katelyn Freil Technology has become such an integral part of so many people’s lives through the forms of computers, tablets, music devices and especially iPhones or other Android phones. For...

Written by: Nicholas Nussen Something very disheartening happened the other day. In place of a routine quiz, my English professor handed out a very difficult essay question. Ordinarily, we students would...

Written by: Abigail Chaff The face of someone who has just found a hair in their food may be the most priceless face to behold. It is inevitably going to happen to you. No one is immune to the horror...

Written by: Sharon Jones This semester, I have had to deal with a very sarcastic and snide professor in a fine arts class. Frankly, I am highly unsatisfied with this professor’s conduct and low level...

Written by: Alexandra Didato The other day I was listening to the radio in my car and was appalled by a song that came on one of Akron’s “hit” radio stations: “Whistle” by Flo Rida. Have you...

Written by: Abigail Chaff Who doesn’t have an opinion about the Buchtelite? I’ve heard things like “It’s so boring” and “I never read the paper.” When I first told people I got the opinion...

Written by: Ethan Robinson Featuring the global fried chicken king, weighing in at ten-piece bucket! Skinned, battered, deep-fried! They call him the colonel — you know his real name, folks: it’s...

Written by: Heather Beyer As college students, it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily college life. Finding a way to juggle working, class, homework and studying while still trying...

Our View: Its not even about guns anymore In regards to your comments towards my article, I never stated my opinion about whether or not Chick-fil-A sandwiches should be sold on campus. My article was...

Written by: Ernest Tretow Letter to the editor in response to a previous letter printed on Thusday, Sept 27. While none of the staff at The Buchtelite are elected to represent the student body, you do...

Written by: Gabrielle Glandorf There has been a significant change to a few of the meal plans this year. The traditional dining plans of 19, 15 or ten meals are no longer offering the 100 dining dollars...

Written by: Helen Dauka We love fall because it only lasts for about a month. It’s like our really cool, exclusive friend. We don’t get to hang out that often. We don’t have time to be spoiled by...

Written by: Beau Brown Every day I find myself looking at other people and judging. I judge their looks, their habits, their ideas, their beliefs. I judge almost everything. Sometimes it’s almost like...

Written by: Abigail Chaff Fall is quickly approaching and is bringing with it some favorite things. Everyone seems to have forgotten about the long wait through winter for the heat of summer. Summer is...

Written by: Helen Dauka I was in love with Roo Commons. It was the first time I’d ever lived off campus. I was five minutes away from campus, two minutes away from McDonald’s, and oh-so close to the...

Written by: DJ Johnson This is not an article preaching at you to attend a football game this fall. It is not an attempt to claim that a program that has struggled for the past two seasons is now worth...

Written by: Matthew Balsinger I always welcome civil discussions about very complex issues such as gun control. In response to an article I originally wrote, James Carter refutes my argument for gun regulations....

Written by: Beau Brown With the upcoming election, we are up to our knees in U.S. politics, but now many university students are in neck-deep as on-campus politics are poured into the vat. This past...

Written by: James Carter In the opinion section of the Aug. 24 issue of this newspaper, we ran an opinion on gun control 
by writer Matthew Balsinger. This letter is a direct response. Guns are an...

Written by: Zaina Salem “Mommy, what’s wrong with her head?” Pointing directly at my best friend, who wears a headscarf, was a confused and curious little boy. As the boy’s mother tried unsuccessfully...

Written by: Abigail Chaff Oh, the woes of growing up left-handed. I can still remember having to use those special left-handed scissors. The plastic blades you squeezed together couldn’t cut anything,...

Written by: Helen Duaka I take the Roo from the Student Union to Polsky every Tuesday and Thursday. I have for a couple of years. I know that you take the Southwest Roo down to Polsky and the Northwest...

Written by: Nicholas Nussen Smokers have been banned from the indoors and are in the process of being booted from the outdoors — to what underground refuge, I cannot imagine. (Perhaps they must sneak...

Written by: Kara Hemphill Early voting in Ohio, which has been a major topic of discussion recently, was restored when a judge ruled in favor of it last Friday. In August, Ohioans were unsure whether...

Written by: Nicholas Nussen Anyone who has ever been thunderously reproved for using “who” instead of “whom,” or (more unforgivably) “there” instead of “their,” has felt the chastising...

Written by: Helen Dauka Have you ever come across a building or a part of campus and thought, “I had no idea that this even existed”? Or said, about the building that houses your major, “I basically...

Written by: Abigail Chaff Each fall semester brings with it a new herd of freshmen. The telltale signs of “fresh meat” are apparent all over campus. It is sentimental to think back to your first day...

Written by: Nicholas Nussen The freshest of freshmen are scarcely aware of what course enrollment really means. Enrolling holds the possibility that behind each seemingly innocuous course description...

Written by: Russ Friend The lofty presidential re-election dreams of the Democratic Party are quickly becoming nightmares as President Obama tries to turn his failures into successes. With President Obama’s...

Written by: Abigail Chaff I have become astounded by the rampant apathy of the vast majority of students on this campus. You know apathy, right? Or haven’t you ever cared enough to look it up? Well,...

Written by: Morgan LaValle Across the country, college students are struggling to afford another semester of education. With a dismal job market and a slowly recovering economy, receiving a higher education...

When I truly believe in something, I eat at Chick-fil-A.  When I’m sorta lukewarm on an issue but very hung over, I go to Denny’s and get a Moons Over My Hammy. When I’m overwhelmed with self-loathing, ...

Written by: Matthew Balsinger Over the summer we saw a tragedy take place in Colorado that reignited a deep-seated debate in our public discourse over legislation concerning guns. The tragedy of this...

Written by: Gabrielle Glandorf According to UA Dining Services, “Residence hall students are required to participate in the University dining plan options.” For most people, this just means selecting...

Written by: Ranier Alexander “A college education… Do I need one?” “College will be the best years of your life.” “Without a proper education, you will not succeed!” “College would just...

Ed. Note: Dan Cathy was reported as saying the following: “We are very much supportive of the family — the biblical definition of the family unit. We are a family-owned business, a family-led business,...

Written by: Molly Gase “Fear the Roo!” After four years at The University of Akron, I can honestly say that I have no fear of kangaroos. For me, it is more like “fear the stairs.” Anyone who...

Written by: Pamella Kellman This has been a profound year for me. My transition from junior to senior was anything but flawless. When I look back on the last year of my life, I can see I’ve changed...

Written by: Zackary Betscher Greek is good: Being a part of Greek Life in college makes one’s college experience far better than not participating in Greek life. As I began college, I did not find...

Written by: David Sickels  The city of Akron is a city with a reputation. Akron will always be known in a broad sense for certain things, for better or for worse – rubber, Devo, polymer science, the...

Written by: Katharine Powell Dear Dr. Elizabeth Graham, I would like to extend my congratulations in completing The University of Akron’s first in-house School of Communication Speech Competition....

Written by: Matthew Balsinger This is the final article in a series that has focused on science education and its importance in a democratic society. To view the previous articles or to submit comments,...

Written by: Richard M. Thompson In Bradley Brincka’s article “A call for all of the facts” on April 12, he states that there is no evidence that the shooting of Trayvon Martin was racially motivated...

Written by:  Matthew Balsinger This is the third part in a series focused on the issue of science in education. To view the two previous articles, visit the opinion section of our website at www.buchtelite.com....

Written by: Miranda Burbridge So you have some spare change or a large sum of money and you want to do some good.  What can you do? You could walk into the Student Union during lunchtime and throw it...

Written by: Matthew Balsinger This is the second article in a series on science and education. To view previous articles, visit www.buchtelite.com. This article explores why denying the evolution theory...

Written by: Matthew Balsinger I know many students on campus have heard of Relay For life, but many have never attended the event before. If those students were anything like me, they’ve never looked...

Written by: Matthew Balsinger   The state of Tennessee has joined an increasing trend in largely Republican-controlled southern states in declaring war on science education. On Tuesday, Tennessee...

Written by: Susan Welks Seriously and earnestly consider if chivalry actually exists anymore, especially around The University of Akron. Just by walking around campus you can see men everywhere, but how...

Written by: Michael V Loftus WrestleMania 28 hit Miami last Sunday like a Lightning Storm.  I was lucky enough to be one of the 78,363 fans in attendance, setting an all-time record at Sunlife Stadium....

Written by: Richard M. Thompson Imagine you are walking home from the local convenience store, talking on the phone to your significant other after purchasing a bag of potato chips and some soda for the...

Written by: Jennifer Craig Trayvon Martin’s shooting is a national news event that many are talking about, but there seems little being done in response. To fully understand the case at hand, we must...

Written by: David Sickels It seems to me that this super social networking world where everyone is everyone else’s friend (whether they’ve met or not) can be a really great thing. After all, as any...

Written by: Jaclyn Wlosec Four more weeks. One month. Approximately 20 some days of class. Not bad, right? But this is the time when the mind wanders into the beautiful outside world where your concerns...

Written by: Starr Davis I am Trayvon Martin, are you? A 17-year-old African-American high school student named Trayvon Martin was shot and killed Feb. 26 by gunman George Zimmerman. Students at The...

Written by: Nathan Maggelet This is a response to a piece written by Russ Friend Thursday, March 22.  To read this article or other past articles, please visit our website at www.buchtelite.com. I was...

Written by: Matthew Balsinger A significant event is currently underway in our nation’s Supreme Court. The highest court in the land is being asked to render a verdict on one of President Barack Obama’s...

Written by: Misty Loop The past couple of weeks we’ve been having abnormally warm weather.  I’m not exactly sure what the causes of this could be, perhaps it is just an exceptionally warm year or...

Written by: Russ Friend Speaker of the House John Boehner is manipulating the markets and public sentiment for his own profit under the guise of job creation and lower gas prices. Washington lawmakers...

Written by: Russ Friend In this day of conservative fervor, we need to take a hard look at the effects that illegitimate pregnancies have on our families, our cities, our nation and our planet. Health...

Written by: Matthew Belsinger This March Madness season certainly has been living up to its name.  I bet it’s safe to say that the vast majority of everyone’s brackets has been completely busted...

Written by: Matthew Balsinger In this past Sunday’s issue of The Plain Dealer, there was an article on a new policy that The University of Akron will be implementing that will place incoming freshman...

Written by: Anonymous Spring Break on campus is usually a time when most students are not on campus.  However, a few, like me, are on campus working various jobs. Most things on campus go unnoticed...

Written by: Amber Good Have you ever walked to your car after class and as you’re walking, this awkward feeling comes over you, the feeling which equates the point in the movie when the villain is approaching...

By: Amber Good Are you the type of person who sits around waiting for positive academic-related opportunities to happen to you? If so, then those days for you are now over. As a college student, applying...

By: Matt Balsinger The campus is in a buzz because next week is Spring Break. Everyone loves the chance to take a break from crazy schoolwork to relax.  Some of us will be heading to the beach, while...

By: Russ Friend There was a time when large families were necessary. One thousand years ago, religion brought communities together (when they weren’t inciting wars). Reproduction was essential for...

By: Heather Beyer   According to Barry, educators are taught to put the safety of the students first. “They are our students, they are our future. We need to put them before ourselves,” Barry...

By: Matt Balsinger As an orientation leader for the Office of New Student Orientation, I often get asked a lot of questions.  One of the most frequently asked is how to get a job on campus, and is a...

My name is Dominic Donofrio and I am running for USG President along with my running mate Tony Stratis Vice President. We’re running because we believe in you, The University of Akron students. We believe...

By: Matthew Balsinger Aretha Franklin sang a very famous song about it.  Its presence has the power to build our reputations to uncharted heights, while the lack of it has the power to demolish every...

By: Matthew Balsinger Mitt Romney’s campaign has taken on a desperate tactic: distance and defame. In Michigan, Romney’s Super PAC, Restore Our Future, is flooding the airwaves with negative campaign...