A Thanks to the Student Body and Buchtelite Staff
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2018
The Buchtelite has grown substantially over the course of the school year and it could not have been done without the help of the student body. As the independent student newspaper, The Buchtelite takes pride in both writing news that students may not have known about and relaying their concerns and...
University Out of Touch With Graduating Students
By Robert Barrett, Jr. and Erika Newcome
May 11, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Showcase
The University of Akron will be holding several graduation ceremonies from May 11 to May 13. Each of these ceremonies will be held at E.J. Thomas Hall. This may be of concern to many students. The University splits graduation ceremonies by divisions of respective colleges and degree levels, such as graduat...
Zippy Celebrates Her Birthday with Cupcakes, Balloon Animals, Campus Cupboard Donations
By Megan Parker, News Contributor
May 6, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Campus News, Lifestyles, News, Showcase
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
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
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...
Five-Star Fridays: Choose Between Health, Homework, Happiness
By Megan Parker, News Contributor
May 4, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Showcase
With the end of my first year at The University of Akron almost in sight, I have been taking the time to look back at all the adventures I’ve been on, the friends I have made and the changes within myself as a full-time college student. As a college student who is physically disabled, I have been abl...
A Successful Year For Zips Athletics
By Erika Newcome, Sports, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 27, 2018
The past year for The University of Akron sports programs has been filled with excitement, change and heartbreak. In November, the Zips football team earned the MAC East Title after their 24-12 Wagon Wheel Victory over rival, Kent State. The Zips then began preparing to face off against MAC West...
Zips Hold Annual Spring Game
By Colin Brennan, Sports Contributor
April 27, 2018
The Akron Zips hosted their annual spring football game on Sat. April 21st. This ended with the Blue team beating the White team, 17-6. The defending eastern division Mid-American conference champs took to the turf at InfoCision Stadium for their first public action of the season. While no stat...
Women’s Tennis Season Wraps Up
By Colin Brennan, Sports Contributor
April 27, 2018
The women’s tennis team wrapped up their season with a 5-2 set loss to Ball State last Sunday. The team finished with an overall record of 14-12. The Akron Zips played a tough schedule but held their own this past season. Opening the year splitting a series of away games at Detroit Mercy and Pitt, r...
Make the Most of Your Summer: as Told by The Buchtelite Staff
By The Buchtelite Editorial Staff
April 27, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Showcase
Brooklyn Dennison Editor-in-Chief editor-in-chief@buchtelite.com A great way to have fun this summer while simultaneously gaining volunteer experience is to volunteer at your local animal shelter. If you are an animal lover like me, you may want to spend time with animals. You could go to zoos, ...
State of The University, Revisited
By Robert Barrett, Jr., Copy Editor
April 27, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
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...
Visit Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor
April 27, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyles, Showcase
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is the former estate of F.A. Seiberling, co-founder of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. The estate features a historic 65-room Tudor Revival Manor House, Gothic Revival Conservatory, Gate Lodge and approximately 70 acres of beautiful landscaped grounds and gardens....
Get Ready for SpringFest Part Two
By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor
April 27, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Campus News, Lifestyles, News, Showcase
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...
Athletic Spending in Higher Education
By Robert Barrett, Jr., Copy Editor
April 27, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Showcase
At the beginning of April, I attended a talk at The University of Akron by Dr. B. David Ridpath. Afterward, I wrote an article reporting the happenings of the event but I feel more needs to be said about athletic spending, particularly at UA. Walking throughout Akron’s campus, several newer-lo...
President Steps Down; Students Deserve Answers
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Showcase
Over the past two months, President Matthew Wilson has made a number of decisions that directly affect and concern students at The University of Akron. Although he says he cares about students, his claims are not consistent with his actions. On Feb. 15, students received a message from President Wilson th...
Campus Cupboard Gives Relief to Students in Need
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
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
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
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
Filed under Akron News, Campus News, News, Showcase
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 ...
Local Musician Releases First Album, Shows Life Challenges Through Lyrics
By Megan Parker, News Contributor
April 19, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music, Showcase
While playing one of her original songs, titled “Arrows,” Brenna Lynn stopped for a moment and thought about ways she could include her passion for music into her busy schedule as a college student. “I’m in school, kind of grumbling about it at all times, doing everything I’m supposed to...
Akron Symphony to Perform Score from “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” on April 21
By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor
April 19, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music, Showcase
On Saturday, April 21, E.J. Thomas Hall will be hosting the Akron Symphony Orchestra who will be performing award-winning composer and Oscar winner, John Williams’ score from “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” in concert at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Warner Bros. and CineConcerts announced t...
Dean John Green Named Interim President
By Robert Barrett, Jr., Copy Editor
April 19, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
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
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
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...
Esports Gathers For Their First Forum
By Erika Newcome and Colin Brennan
April 18, 2018
Those already or looking to be involved in The University of Akron’s esports team got together for their first forum to discuss the future of the team. The forum began with President Matthew Wilson talking about the impact that esports has and will have on the University itself. He also stressed o...
Friday the 13th Opening Day Proves Unlucky for RubberDucks
By Emily Bower, Special Editions Editor
April 18, 2018
On Friday, April 13th the Akron RubberDucks held their home opener against the Trenton Thunder at Canal Park in downtown Akron. This year’s opening day marked the teams 22nd anniversary as Akron’s premier minor league baseball team, and with a sold-out game, the community certainly showed their s...
UA Sociology Club Enlightens Students with Open Discussions of Current Social Issues
By Ciara Davis, Student Voice
April 18, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
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...
#MeToo: Hearing From a Silence Breaker
By Megan Parker, News Contributor
April 12, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
Tarana Burke, the founder of the #MeToo movement, will be speaking in the Student Union Ballroom at 7 p.m. on April 17, as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the Women’s Studies program speaker series. The event is free to attend and open to the public. There will be a 20-minute question a...
President Wilson Talks about His Decision to Step Down
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
President Matthew Wilson said in a recent interview that students should not feel let down or discouraged by his decision to step down because they have the full and complete support of The University of Akron. On Friday, The Buchtelite published a survey which showed over 50 percent of UA students feel Pr...
Sophomore Celebration Week Includes Multiple Events, Activities
By Megan Parker, News Contributor
April 8, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
Hosted by ZipAssist, Sophomore Celebration Week will include multiple events and activities to remind students of on-campus resources, to celebrate the halfway point of college and allow students to connect with one another. Sophomore Hannah Crawford, a Political Science major, was excited to hear about ...
Students State their Opinion about President Wilson Stepping Down
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase, Top Stories
Approximately 53 percent of students disagree that President Wilson stepping down is a good decision, a recent anonymous survey of 76 participants done by The Buchtelite showed. On March 22, The University of Akron board of trustees chair, Roland Bauer, announced that President Wilson will rejoin the f...
Eleventh Black Male Summit Encourages, Celebrates Black Success
By Megan Parker, News Contributor
April 6, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
Hosted by UA’s Office of Inclusion and Equity, the Black Male Summit will not only celebrate the accomplishments and experiences within the African-American community but also discuss the challenges still faced by African-American males. Jolene Lane, Vice President for Inclusion and Equity, UA’s Chi...
A Look at Athletic Spending in Higher Education
By Robert Barrett, Jr., Copy Editor
April 6, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
On Monday, April 2, Dr. B. David Ridpath visited The University of Akron to present his lecture on university spending on intercollegiate athletics and alternate models for spending. Dr. Ridpath is an associate professor and Kahandas Nandola Professor of Sports Business at Ohio University. His lecture ...
Making the Most of Spring Break
By The Buchtelite Editorial Staff
March 23, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Showcase
Spring Break is a time of fun and relaxation for college students across the nation. Here are some ways our Editorial Staff likes to spend the week. Self Care Spring Break Brooklyn Dennison Editor-in-Chief editor-in-chief@buchtelite.com For some, Spring Break is a time for excitement and travel, for others, ...
President Wilson to Step Down
By Robert Barrett Jr., Copy Editor
March 22, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase, Top Stories
On Thursday, March 22, The University of Akron Board of Trustees Chair, Roland Bauer, announced that President Wilson will be stepping down as president of UA and will remain at as a faculty member of the School of Law. This will be effective July 31, 2018, the press release said. The news arrive...
Zips Softball Begins MAC Play with First Home Series of 2018
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
March 22, 2018
After posting a record of 29-28 while going 12-12 in the Mid-American Conference a year ago, this year’s Akron Zips softball team will need to adapt without their ace pitcher if they want to take home the MAC title. Their road to Firestone Stadium and the MAC Tournament begins this weekend right here ...
Esports Coming To Akron
By Erika Newcome and Colin Brennan
March 22, 2018
The University of Akron recently announced their plans to begin the first varsity esports team at a University in Northern Ohio. Esports, better know as organized high-level multiplayer gaming. Competitions take place among other collegiate teams, in front of large audiences. Most esports tournament...
Kanga Blue: The Barden Bellas of Akron
By Megan Parker, News Contributor
March 22, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music, Showcase
Originally founded in the fall of 2010 by Dr. Dale Mugler, a previous Dean of the Honors College, Kanga Blue is one of the three a cappella groups and the only all-female group at The University of Akron. Dr. Mugler started Kanga Blue after realizing there was “a lack of opportunities for female s...
Zips Look Forward to Next Year
By Colin Brennan and Robert Barrett, Jr.
March 15, 2018
The Akron Zips Men’s Basketball team fell to the Eastern Michigan Eagles in the quarterfinal of the MAC Tournament, 67 - 58. Akron dominated the first 31 minutes of the game, but could not secure the victory. The Zips jumped out to a 10-0 lead, surprising the third-seeded Eagles. The Zips conti...
UA Students Protest for Change During Walkout
By Brooklyn Dennison and Megan Parker
March 15, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
The University of Akron students, faculty and staff participated in a walkout on Wednesday in front of Bierce Library in remembrance of the 17 lives lost during the Parkland school shooting and to protest for anti-gun violence legislation. The UA walkout coincided with the national walkout sponsored by ...
Rock Mill Hosts Ladies’ Night to Invite Women to Climbing Community
By Emily Bower, Special Editions Editor
March 13, 2018
Filed under Akron News, Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyles, Showcase
On Saturday, March 10, the Rock Mill, located on Carroll Street, hosted their second Ladies’ Night. The goal of this event was to introduce women to the world of rock climbing and to get them excited about the sport. The event was held after the Rock Mill’s normal closing time on Saturday, and ...
“I Am Not My Hair” Offers Space for Black Women to Discuss Struggles
By Megan Parker, News Contributor
March 12, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
The discussion event “I Am Not My Hair” gave black women a chance to share experiences and beliefs on how their hairstyle, skin tone, body image and more impact their lives and black culture. “Our purpose in this discussion was creating a space, particularly for black women on this campus, whe...
Fire Reported at Knight Chemical Laboratory
By Jake Herron, Online Editor
March 9, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
While many students were leaving campus for the day on Wednesday, a convoy of fire trucks was heading the opposite direction towards the Knight Chemical Laboratory where a small fire was reported in a chemical waste room located on the first floor adjacent to the building’s loading dock. There were...
Delta Zeta Gives Gift of Hearing to All
By Jake Herron, Online Editor
March 7, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
The University of Akron sorority, Delta Zeta, hosted a Saint Patrick’s Day themed philanthropy event on Sunday to benefit people suffering from hearing disabilities. The event, held in the Ballroom at the Jean Hower Taber Student Union, was organized to raise money for the Starkey Hearing Foundation, a glob...
Taking Care Week Offers Students, Faculty, Staff Ways to De-stress
By Megan Parker, News Contributor
March 5, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
Hosted by the Counseling and Testing Center, this year’s Taking Care Week included several activities; such as informational workshops where students, faculty and staff learned ways to de-stress and relax during midterms. Dr. Matthew Altiere, Senior Associate Director of the Counseling and Testing Cent...
A Smoke-Free Campus Follow-Up
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
March 2, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
On July 1, 2017, The University of Akron became a smoke and tobacco-free campus. This ban goes beyond just prohibiting cigarettes. It also means that all forms of tobacco and nicotine, including vapes, are not allowed to be used on campus, including campus parking lots. The University of Akron was one of the many ...
The Vagaina Monologues: Benefitting Women, Providing LGBTQ Inclusion
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Showcase
On Feb. 3, the Women’s Studies Program and Multicultural Center at The University of Akron sponsored this year’s performance of “The Vagina Monologues,” a compelling play by Eve Ensler that provided an emotional rollercoaster for many of its viewers. “The Vagina Monologues” was written in 1...
Rape Crisis Center Upcoming Events
By Meenakshi Kodati, Correspondent
March 2, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
Operating from an office located in Suite 246 of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, the Rape Crisis Center offers support to students who are victims of sexual violence. As a part of the Rape Crisis Center of Medina and Summit Counties, whose mission is “to end sexual violence through ed...
Campus Safety for People with Disabilities
By Megan Parker, News Contributor
March 2, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Showcase
During a false fire alarm instance in Leigh Hall, I was on the third floor wondering how to get out of the building. As a student with physical disabilities, I started thinking about what other people with disabilities should do in emergency events. Mark Beers, Emergency Management Coordinator, said safety ...
The Diverse Roots of Women’s Lacrosse
By Erika Newcome, Sports, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 2, 2018
The earliest record of lacrosse dates back to early 1600s and played by Native American at the time of European contact. Early data found on lacrosse provided in-depth information about team size, equipment used, the duration of games and the length of the playing field, but tell us almost nothing ...
Diversity: A Commitment or a Buzzword?
By Robert Barrett, Jr., Copy Editor
March 2, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Showcase
Is diversity just a buzzword for universities or is it a true mission? Throughout the 2000s, diversity on college campuses has received extra emphasis throughout university administrations across the United States. Universities have made strides to show that their campuses are diverse places of le...
Men’s Basketball Regular Season Comes to a Close
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
March 2, 2018
Expectations were certainly not at an all-time high for the Akron Zips coming into this 2018 basketball season. After the departure of legendary head coach Keith Dambrot and many key players from recent years, Akron was expected to have somewhat of an off year for a program that has been successful for so...
Women’s Swimming and Diving Wins Fifth Championship
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
March 2, 2018
At the end of the 2018 swimming and diving season, the Zips’ ladies have taken yet another step in establishing themselves as the queens of the pool in the Mid-American Conference by their winning fifth consecutive conference title. Since current Head Coach Brian Peresie took over the program in ...
The Hunt for School Spirit at The University of Akron
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
If you have spent some time at The University of Akron, you may have noticed that sporting events may not have the highest attendance rates. For instance, in 2016, The Zips, who play at the 30,000-seat InfoCision Stadium had an average of 10,337 attendees according to NCAA’s national college footb...
The University of Akron Takes Stance on Student Protests
By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor
March 1, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
On February 27, 2018, The University of Akron's official Twitter account shared a graphic stating, “If high school students participate in peaceful protests and/or civil action and receive a disciplinary action at their high school, it will not impact their consideration for admission or scholarship at The Un...
Zips Drop Final Road Game to MAC Leaders
By Colin Brennan, Sports Contributor
March 1, 2018
The Akron Zips dropped their final road game of the season to the recently crowned MAC champions, Buffalo Bulls. The final score was 80-68. Leading the way for the Zips was Daniel Utomi, the sophomore forward gave the team 19 points on 50% shooting. Jimond Ivey also had a very complete game. He finishe...
Rebecca Traister to Talk About History of Single Women, Social Change
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
Rebecca Traister, a New York Times best-selling author, will speak at The University of Akron about the history of single women in America and how their history has shaped people’s experiences today. The talk is titled “All the Single Ladies: A History of Women and Social Change in America.”...
Calling All Local Poets
By Emily Bower, Special Editions Editor
March 1, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
This April will mark the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In honor of this month, the Coalition Against Sexual Assault, CASA, will be hosting a poetry reading to raise awareness about sexual assault. According to the Sexual Assault Awareness Month website, SAAM has its roots in England ...
Zips Take Down Falcons
By Colin Brennan, Sports Contributor
February 22, 2018
The Akron Zips traveled to the Stroh Center to take on the Bowling Green Falcons Tuesday evening. The Zips managed to win their first road game of the year, winning 81-79. A game doesn’t get much closer than the contest these two teams partook in. The game experienced 27 lead changes and 12 ties...
Calling All Professors
By Erika Newcome, Sports, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 22, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Dance, Showcase
Forget Dancing with the Stars, The University of Akron’s Ballroom Dance team is hosting Dancing with the Professor’s on Monday, Apr. 9. Eight professors with the most amount of nominations will be given a lesson by UA’s Ballroom Dance Club at the University! “Our club has been talking about...
NOBS to Host 35th Antiquarian Book & Paper Show at John S. Knight Center
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2018
Filed under Akron News, News, Showcase
The Antiquarian Book & Paper Show by the Northern Ohio Bibliophilic Society, the biggest Antiquarian book show in Ohio and the second largest in the Midwest, will take place at the John S. Knight Center in Downtown Akron. The book and paper show will take place on Friday, March 30 from 3-8:30 p....
Kent State Takes Round One
By Colin Brennan, Sports Contributor
February 21, 2018
The Zips and the Golden Flashes faced off this past Saturday in Kent, Ohio; the Flashes came out victorious. The Zips came out looking as good as they have all season, pushing their lead to 13 early in the first few minutes. This lead did not last, as the remainder of the game was a closely bat...
UA’s Speech and Debate Team are State Champs for Third Consecutive Year
By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor
February 20, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
The Speech and Debate team was led by Director and Coach, Mark Rittenour, and ended the tournament with an impressive score of 412, 300+ points above the teams who won second and third place. Cedarville University earned second place with 89 points, and Bowling Green State University won third with 86 po...
Student Union Renamed, Donations Increase, More During Board Meeting
By Robert Barrett, Jr., Copy Editor
February 16, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
The University of Akron Board of Trustees met this week and decided to name the Student Union in honor of Jean Hower Taber. The estate of Jean Hower Taber has gifted UA $20 million. Taber passed away in 2017 and hails from the same family who founded the Quaker Oats Company and donated the Hower ...
RHPB Hosts Another Successful Stuff-a-Roo
By Emily Bower, Correspondent
February 15, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
On February 12, Residence Hall Program Board (RHPB) held their annual Stuff-a-Roo event in Rob’s café. At the event, students were invited to make stuffed kangaroos resembling the beloved Zips mascot, Zippy. “We have about 400 pounds of stuffing and about 400 roos to be stuffed here today,”...
Mesa Hispana Offers a Judgement Free Zone for Learning Spanish
By Megan Parker, News Contributor
February 15, 2018
Filed under Akron News, Campus News, News, Showcase
Want more opportunities to practice using the Spanish language with fellow students, community members and others? Sponsored by the Department of Modern Languages, Mesa Hispana allows people to practice Spanish and more through an informal gathering. Freshman Gregory Holmes, a mechanical engineering major, s...
Zips Snap Losing Streak
By Colin Brennan, Sports Contributor
February 12, 2018
The Akron Zips ended their losing streak upon defeating Central Michigan Saturday afternoon,69-63. Akron is now 11-13 on the season, and 4-8 in the MAC East conference. The Zips provided Coach Groce with the full team effort he has been searching for. Daniel Utomi and Jimond Ivey did what they ...
Valentine’s Date Ideas
By The Buchtelite Editorial Staff
February 12, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Lifestyles, Opinion, Showcase
Shop N’ Date Brooklyn Dennison Editor-in-Chief editor-in-chief@buchtelite.com Do you have trouble picking out an outfit for date night on Valentine's Day? I know I sure do.Why don’t you go shopping with your significant other and pick out each other's outfits! It’s a great way to bond and have a good...
Rockets Dominate Zips During Weekend Match-Up
By Colin Brennan, Sports Contributor
February 7, 2018
Akron welcomed the current MAC West leader, Toledo, to the James A. Rhodes Arena on Feb. 3rd. Unfortunately, the Zips losing streak continued as they lost to the Rockets, 77-56 on Saturday. The Toledo Rockets were a familiar foe for John Groce and company, as they dispatched the Zips in Toledo, win...
Five Zips Prepare to Begin MLS Careers
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
February 6, 2018
After yet another appearance in the final four of the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Championship Tournament, Akron soccer continued to display its impressiveness as five Zips players have either been drafted or signed to play in Major League Soccer. For just the second time in the history of the program, a Zip wa...
“The Vagina Monologues” Returns to The University of Akron, Feb. 3, 2018
By Megan Parker, News Contributor
January 31, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Campus News, News, Showcase, Theater
“The Vagina Monologues” is returning to the E.J. Thomas Performance Arts Hall Saturday, Feb. 3, to raise awareness towards violence against women and girls. Mary Triece, director of the Women’s Studies program, said this is her second year sponsoring “The Vagina Monologues” with the Wom...
Northside Marketplace Offers UA Students a Sampling of Akron’s Small Businesses
By Emily Bower, Correspondent
January 31, 2018
Filed under Akron News, Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyles, Showcase
A newcomer has appeared in the ever-changing facade of downtown Akron, and it is certainly not one to be missed. Located near Luigi’s Restaurant on Furnace Street in downtown Akron, Northside Marketplace is a relatively new installment for the city. According to the Downtown Akron Partnership...
Students to Expect 4-Day School Week in Fall
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
“Five-Star Fridays,” an initiative that will shorten the school week for most students, is The University of Akron’s new approach to enhance students’ college experience. Starting in the fall semester, the majority of classes will be held Monday through Thursday. The University’s president, Mat...
Graduate Student Government, President Wilson Hold First Spring Town Hall Meeting
By Megan Parker, News Contributor
January 29, 2018
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
New innovations and program changes were discussed during the Graduate Student Government town hall meeting with President Matthew Wilson, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 in the Student Union Starbucks. “This is the first official GSG spring town hall for the semester,” Marca Kaplar, GSG treasurer, ...
Broncos Outlast Zips in Wednesday’s Home Loss
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
January 25, 2018
Despite holding a 26-24 lead at the half, the Akron Zips women’s basketball squad was unable to hold off Western Michigan, with 11 second-half turnovers leading to a 59-51 defeat at James A. Rhodes Arena on Wednesday. After struggling early and beginning the game in a 16-9 hole, the Zips began...
First Night Akron Celebrates 22 Years of New Year’s Fun
By Julian Curet, News Contributor
December 30, 2017
Filed under Akron News, Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyles, News, Showcase
On Dec. 31, from 6 p.m. to midnight, Akron will usher in the new year with First Night Akron 2018. This will be the 22nd year for Akron’s New Year’s Eve celebration which spans several blocks of the downtown area. The festivities include live music and dance performances, interactive activities for adul...
Memories of Akron Christmases Past
By The Buchtelite Editorial Staff
December 20, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Showcase
Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief Ice Skating at Lock 3 I had never explored the holiday events at Akron until I went ice skating at Lock 3 a few years ago when my significant other took me ice skating for our first date. I had no idea how to ice skate, and it was probably a hazardous choice for th...
Saving your Wallet: Tips to Save Money on Textbooks
By Ben Sewell, Guest Writer
December 16, 2017
Filed under Guest Viewpoints, Opinion, Showcase
For many college students, one experience that is shared is the price of textbooks. The University of Akron senior Grant Holtzapple, recalling a particularly expensive semester, said every single textbook he was required to get for the courses were the newest edition and after totaling them th...
De-stress During Finals at Bierce
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Showcase
As finals week arrives, students seem to have similar feelings: anxiety over their exams and relief that the semester is over. For instance, Makayla Enriques, an Anthropology senior said she just can’t wait to be finished with classes. Her birthday is during finals week, she said, which she is lo...
Zips Top App State in High-Scoring Affair to Earn Fifth Consecutive Home Victory
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
December 10, 2017
For the second game in a row, the Zips outlasted their opponent after falling behind early. Akron remains undefeated at James A. Rhodes Arena this season with the tightly-contested 94-89 win over Appalachian State. With the winter storm that hit North Carolina over the weekend, the Mountaineers ...
Zips Fall in Final Four of College Cup
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
December 9, 2017
The University of Akron men’s soccer team had another chance to deny Stanford an opportunity to become the second soccer program in NCAA history to win three consecutive national titles. However, the Zips suffered their same fate as last year, losing to Stanford in the Final Four of the College Cup t...
Zips Remain Undefeated at Home with 83-79 Victory Over Fort Wayne
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
December 7, 2017
After trailing early and fending off multiple challenges from Fort Wayne, Emmanuel Olojakpoke and the Akron Zips held on for an 83-79 victory on Wednesday at James A. Rhodes Arena. The sophomore forward posted a career-high 24 points, as well as seven rebounds and four blocks to help lead the Zips. ...
Coach Kest Earns 400th Career Win
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
December 6, 2017
Cold winds were blustering outside of James A. Rhodes Arena, but the Zips’ shooters were smoking hot in the building on Tuesday. Akron road a season-best shooting performance both from the floor and beyond the arc to earn head coach, Jodi Kest, her 400th victory of her career, as the Zips defeated Yo...
Idea: Monetary Incentive for Students
By Elena DellaValle, Guest Writer
December 5, 2017
Filed under Guest Viewpoints, Opinion, Showcase
How exciting would it be if universities paid students for their good grades? Think about it; college can be a challenging experience, so receiving money for hard-earned A’s would be a tangible incentive in addition to the feeling of accomplishment from getting a good grade. The University of Akr...
Zips Clinch Ticket to Final Four in Philly
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
December 5, 2017
The Elite Eight match between the University of Akron and the Louisville Cardinals featured a rematch of the 2010 NCAA National Championship game. The Zips won this time as well, but on penalty kicks, advancing them to the Final Four of this year’s College Cup. The match marked the sixth time that Akron w...
Period Project Provides Akron Shelters with Menstrual Products
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2017
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
The Period Project, a student organization at The University of Akron, aims to provide local shelters in Akron with menstrual products. Just last month, members of The Period Project collected nearly 900 menstrual products that went to the Battered Women’s Shelter in an event called the Tampon D...
Rockets Blast Off Against Zips in MAC Championship
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
December 3, 2017
The Mid-American Conference Championship game played on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Ford Field was a season rematch between The University of Akron and the University of Toledo. Unfortunately for the Zips, they were unable to beat Toledo during their second encounter this season, causing them to lose the champi...
Zips Claim Wagon Wheel, First MAC East Title Since 2005
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
November 22, 2017
The University of Akron football team walked out of InfoCision Stadium on Tuesday night as the Mid-American Conference East Champions following their 24-14 triumph over school rivals Kent State. Freshman quarterback, Kato Nelson, lead the Zips through the air, completing 6-of-20 passes for 69 yards ...
10 Miles Away, Worlds Apart
By Robert Barrett, Jr., Copy Editor
November 20, 2017
A rivalry 94 years in the making, on Nov. 21, The University of Akron and Kent State University will renew their football rivalry in the 60th meeting between the two schools. The first contest between Kent and Akron was in 1923, the Zips won 32-0. Since then. there have been a total of 59 games played...
Zips Look to Keep Wagon Wheel in Akron
By Robert Barrett, Jr. and Robert Corts
November 20, 2017
The University of Akron football team will welcome their rival, the Kent State Golden Flashes, to InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field on Nov. 21 for their annual Wagon Wheel game. Tuesday night will be Akron's last game of the regular season and will determine the Zip's fate in the Mid-American Conference...
UA Students Celebrate Year-Round
By Meenakshi Kodati, Correspondent
November 20, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyles, Showcase
Many cultures are present in the United States. These cultures have been defining parts of American society. They have become a major part of our society, enriching the cultural diversity of this country. As the holiday season is just a few weeks away, The Buchtelite thought it’d be interesting to learn ...
Women Zips Ready to Bounce Back
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
November 20, 2017
The University of Akron Women’s Basketball team, a program that has won the most games in the Mid-American Conference within the last four years, finished last season with an overall record of 9-21 and a Mid-American Conference record of 2-16. In October, the Zips were predicted in the preseason polls to fi...
Young Zips Basketball Team Prep for Season
By Erika Newcome, Sports, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 20, 2017
Under the leadership of Head Coach John Groce, The University of Akron Men’s Basketball team is set to return to the court on Saturday, Nov. 25 as they travel to Dayton to compete against the Flyers at 7 p.m. Coach Groce is a new addition to the team coming in with 85 wins in the MAC conference,...
Entertainment Spotlight Shines on Zips Programming Network
By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor
November 20, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyles, Showcase
Have you ever wondered who was planning and executing all of the fun events on campus? Members of The Zips Programming Network is responsible for the regularly scheduled events happening around campus to involve and entertain students, faculty and staff at The University of Akron. UA students can b...
CASA: Spreading Awareness, Giving Support
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2017
Filed under Campus News, Showcase
The Coalition Against Sexual Assault is a student organization at The University of Akron that spreads awareness and gives support on topics like sexual assault and domestic violence. CASA is a relatively new organization that started after the president of the organization, Felicia Rosin, was in...
Zips Become Bowl Eligible, Take Control of Division
By Robert Barrett, Jr., Copy Editor
November 16, 2017
Tuesday, Nov. 14, The University of Akron Zips defeated the Ohio University Bobcats 37-34. The Zips became bowl-eligible for the second time in three years and now control their path to the Mid-American Conference championship game. Tuesday’s game had all the elements of a great #MACtion game. The...
Quest For the Second Star
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
November 14, 2017
The 2017 NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship Selection took place Nov. 13 and it featured the Mid-American Conference champions, The University of Akron Men’s Soccer team. The Zips earned the No. 5 national seed and will host the winner of the Washington and Seattle match in the second-round on Sunday, ...
Zips Volleyball Ends Season in Battles Against Two Top Teams in MAC
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
November 14, 2017
As they have all season long, the Akron Volleyball team exhibited their incredible heart and fight, competing closely with the best teams that the Mid-American Conference has to offer. The Zips were unable to take a set in their two matches on the weekend against Bowling Green and Miami (OH) but gave t...
Zips Claim 14th MAC Tournament Title in Victory over Western Michigan
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
November 13, 2017
Akron Men’s Soccer entered the MAC Tournament as the second-seed after ending the regular season on an eight-game winning streak. The Zips seem to be peaking at the right time, as they continued to ride the winning wave all the way to the 2017 MAC Tournament title. The Zips opened tournament play on Friday ag...
Northeast Ohio Coaches vs. Cancer Doubleheader Sees an Akron Comeback, Dominant Kent State
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
November 13, 2017
The University of Akron had the honor of hosting this year’s third annual Northeast Ohio Coaches vs. Cancer Doubleheader on Saturday. Four teams competed in the tournament at the James A. Rhodes Arena; Akron and Cleveland State at 7 p.m. and Kent State and Youngstown State following at 9:30 p.m. A...
Akron Women’s Basketball Tip-Off Season on Sunday
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Correspondent
November 11, 2017
Filed under Showcase
Under the guidance of 12-year head coach Jodi Kest, the Zips women’s basketball team will begin their 2017-18 season of play Sunday, Nov. 12 against Bucknell. Kest, the longest-tenured head coach in the MAC and the winningest coach in program history, is happy with what she has seen from her you...
Akron Symphony Orchestra to Perform Score from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”
By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor
November 9, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase, Theater
On Nov. 11, E.J. Thomas Hall will be hosting The Akron Symphony who will be performing award-winning composer and Oscar winner, John Williams’ score from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. This performance will have two different showtimes, one at 1:00 p.m. and the other at 7:30 p.m. Warn...
Men’s Soccer to Compete in MAC Tournament this Weekend
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
November 9, 2017
The Zips men’s soccer team enters this weekend’s Mid-American Conference Tournament as the second-seed and will face off against third-seeded SIU Edwardsville on Friday to begin play. The game is scheduled to kick off at 11 a.m. at the WMU Soccer Complex in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The other semifina...
Akron Volleyball Drops Two Hard-Fought Weekend Matches
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
November 7, 2017
The Akron Zips volleyball team continued to battle hard this weekend against Buffalo and Ball State but were unable to break through with a victory. The Zips record now sits at 6-20 overall and 2-12 in the conference. The Zips struggles continued, as Akron dropped their 10th and 11th consecutive ...
Men’s Soccer Wins Last Non-Conference Game of Season
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
November 5, 2017
The University of Akron men’s soccer team won its final non-conference match of the regular season against Marshall University Wednesday night at FirstEnergy Stadium-Cub Cadet Field. Akron dominated possession of the ball on the rainy Akron evening attempting six shots in the first half, but th...
EX[L] Center, Environmental Conservation Club Recycle Shirts
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By Robert Barrett, Jr., Copy Editor
November 3, 2017
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
On Wednesday, Nov. 1, the EX[L] Center and the Environmental Conservation Club held an event where students from The University of Akron made reusable grocery bags out of shirts they no longer wear. The event was organized by EbaNee Bond, a mechanical engineering major at UA. Bond said she felt ...
Myers School of Art Celebrates Alumni Artists
By Julian Curet, News Contributor
November 1, 2017
Filed under Art, Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
Two alumni from The University of Akron Myers School of Art are showing their work at the Emily Davis Gallery in Folk Hall from Oct. 26 to Nov. 22. Mike Gable’s exhibit, “special interest," is displayed on the gallery’s upper level. The lower level houses Joe Bertram’s exhibit, “BASSACABEZA...
Akron Gets Fifth Mid-American Conference Win Over Buffalo
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
October 30, 2017
The Zips bounced back from their defeat in Toledo last weekend with a big Mid-American Conference win over the University of Buffalo on a rainy Saturday Afternoon at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field, 21-20. Once again, Akron’s QB Thomas Woodson, led the Zips with 21 of 29 completed passes for 286...
Halloween Tricks and Treats
By The Buchtelite Editorial Staff
October 28, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Showcase
Halloween can be a fun time, especially for college students. However, the holiday can also be unsafe if precautions aren't taken. Because of this, The editors of The Buchtelite have given you some tips and advice to stay safe during the holiday. The tips range from drinking alcohol safely to pumpkin carvi...
Students Worldwide Engage in Political Discussion in Global Classroom Course
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2017
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
The Global Classroom, a political science course that will be taught simultaneously in four universities across four different continents in real time was announced Thursday morning by The University of Akron president, Matthew Wilson, Dr. John Green and several international partners. The class will pol...
Akron Symphony Performing “Video Games Live”
By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor
October 27, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase, Theater
At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, music from the most popular video games will be performed by the Akron Symphony at “Video Games Live.” E.J. Thomas Hall will be hosting the event and their website describes the event as, “picture the energy and excitement of a rock concert mixed with the ...
Zips Hold Off Panthers
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
October 27, 2017
Akron Zips (11-3-1) 3 vs. Pittsburgh Panthers (8-8-0) 0
Police Give ‘All Clear’ Following Polsky Bomb Threat
By Jake Herron, Online Editor
October 23, 2017
Filed under Campus News, News, Showcase
The University of Akron Police Department issued an ‘all clear’ after a bomb threat was called into the Polsky Building on Friday morning, confirming that there was no real threat to students or faculty. According to UAPD, the threat was called into the Physical Facilities and Operations Center around 7:...
Zips Fall to Rockets
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
October 23, 2017
The University of Akron football team had the chance to take a commanding lead in the Mid-American Conference East Division this weekend with their game against the Toledo Rockets but came up short, suffering a 48-21 loss in Toledo’s Glass Bowl. Marking Akron's first MAC loss of the season. "The...
Enjoy the Fall Season in Akron
By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor
October 20, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyles, Showcase
The Akron area has a lot of activities for the community to enjoy that are specific to fall and Halloween. Whether you want to go through a corn maze or go to a haunted house, there’s something for everyone and it’s just around the corner. There are a number of farms in or near Akron that will give anyb...
Clean Sheet for Akron Against No. 12 Fighting Irish
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
October 19, 2017
The University of Akron men’s soccer team continues the season with a top ten national poll ranking following their 2-0 win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Tuesday night at Cub Cadet Field. The Zips scored in the 35th and 88th minute of the game to secure Akron’s ninth win of this year’s camp...
Zips Football Lead the Mid-American Conference After Sunday’s Win Against WMU
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
October 16, 2017
The University of Akron football team solidified their place as the Mid-American Conference leaders after a close win against the Western Michigan Broncos this weekend. The Broncos homecoming game was postponed to Sunday after heavy rainfall flooded the field at Waldo Stadium, causing unsatisfact...
Zips Volleyball Battle Hard, Return Home Winless
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
October 16, 2017
After spending two consecutive weekends on the road, the Akron Zips Volleyball team returned home to James A. Rhodes Arena to continue their MAC play against Western Michigan and Northern Illinois on Friday and Saturday for their annual “Dig for a Cure Weekend”. During the first match of the weekend, the Z...
Akron Musician Finds Inspiration in Hometown Influence
October 16, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music, Showcase
LuvAbstract, is a pop/rap artist who explores all types of genres including electro and R&B. He is an up and coming musician from Akron, Ohio. Not only is LuvAbstract from Akron himself, but the friend who pushed him into starting this career, his producers, and his videographers are all from Akro...
Yappy Hour: Getting into Halloween Spirit while Learning about Humane Society
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2017
Filed under Akron News, News, Showcase
The Humane Society of Summit County will be hosting their annual Yappy Hour fundraiser on Oct. 26, where visitors will be able to tour and learn about the Humane Society’s facility while meeting adoptable animals. Tickets for the fundraiser are $20, and includes two beers from the Thirsty Dog Br...
Shield Yourself Against the Flu
By Meenakshi Kodati, Correspondent
October 12, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Showcase
The month of October means that flu season is just around the corner. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. We at The Buchtelite care about your health and well...
Matt Kenyon Exhibit Stands on the Corner of Science, Art
By Julian Curet, News Contributor
October 10, 2017
Filed under Art, Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
On Wednesday, Oct. 4, students, faculty, and members of the general public gathered inside Folk Hall at The University of Akron to hear a lecture by artist Matt Kenyon on many of his creations. Afterwards, attendees moved to the Emily Davis Gallery to view Kenyon’s exhibit. “Heatsink”, is on the upper...
Zips Dominate Ball State in Homecoming Victory
By A.J. Fagerlin and Robert Corts
October 8, 2017
After winning their first Mid-American Conference game last week against Bowling Green, the Akron Zips were able to overcome season-ending injuries to two of their key players to defeat the Ball State Cardinals 31-3 on Saturday. After losing leading rusher, senior Warren Ball along with defens...
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