By Mitchell Kobie, Correspondent

February 24, 2025 • No Comments

Recently, Akron’s men’s and women’s basketball teams each took on the Kent State Golden Flashes, one winning and the other facing defeat.  The men’s team won their match up 85-71 facing the Flashes, while the women fell 73-51.  Wins and losses against Kent State always hit different for the Zips. That’s because they are UA’s biggest rival.  So, how did these two schools with similar colors become sworn enemies? To get the full history, an interested fan would have to go back all the way to 1946. Or maybe even a bit earlier.  The first meeting for the Zips and the Golden Flashes was in 1923 for a...

By Jaelyn Clinkscales, Contributor

September 13, 2024 • No Comments

The University of Akron's Greek Alumni and Student Tailgate offers current students and alumni a chance to come together, network, and celebrate the Greek life experience on Saturday, September 14, before the Akron Football home opener, Students interested in getting involved in Greek life or other student organizations are also encouraged to attend for an opportunity to learn more and meet fraternity and sorority members. The event, featuring food trucks and classic tailgate games, kicks off at 3:30 p.m. in Lot 13 on the corner of Carroll and Spicer near the fraternity and sorority houses. It is free and open to the public. Organized...

By Olivia Kurylo, Editor-in-Chief

November 3, 2023 • No Comments

After taking the top spot in the Greater Ohio Rugby League, Akron Women’s Rugby is headed to take on South Buffalo, Nov. 4. The team took the number-one spot in the Greater Ohio Rugby League after dominating against Uticuse in the first round of playoffs. The team left the field with a 32-12 victory and a new title for the first time in over two decades. The team, which originated on The University of Akron campus, has nearly a dozen players who are current or former UA students. Dana Bullock, head coach for the Akron Women’s Rugby Team, is impressed by the success of the team. Bullock has been a part of Akron Rugby...