By Veronica Janosek, News & Sports Editor

September 8, 2019 • No Comments

Have you heard of the changes being made to the Intramural Sports offered on campus at UA? Intramural Sports is a program on campus organized as a way for the campus community to play sports separate from the intercollegiate level. Currently, there are several sports offered in the intramural program at UA; including volleyball, dodgeball, futsal, wiffle ball Home Run Derby, wiffle ball, team bowling, basketball skill, NCAA Pick ‘em, basketball, flag football, wallyball, racquetball and softball. Each year the staff at the Recreation and Wellness Center reviews the programs and make adjustments to best meet the requirements...

By Jayla Green, Online & Special Editions Editor

September 8, 2019 • No Comments

The University of Akron Women’s Varsity Swimming and Diving team had a bonding experience, running and splashing through the fountains near Coleman Common after a game of ultimate frisbee on Sept. 6.   Sophomore McKenzie Rice, a biology major and member of the UA varsity team, said while the activity could have been seen as odd by those walking through campus, the experience was something special the team will never forget.   "My teammates inspire me every day to be the best that I can be and I have learned so much and made so many memories that I will always remember, including this day today when we ran through...

By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief

September 3, 2019 • No Comments

Although video gaming may not have the same physical toll as professional football or basketball, the medical industry still wants to keep collegiate esports gamers healthy.   In a partnership with The University of Akron, Cleveland Clinic Sports Health is now the exclusive medical provider for Akron Esports.   Varsity student-players will not only receive quicker health care, but will also take part in a research effort between Cleveland Clinic Sports Health and UA to learn more about the care of esports participants. According to a UA press release, this will also give UA esports varsity members access to...