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American Red Cross Offers Lifeguard Course and Certifications for UA Students
To provide opportunities for students to gain real-world skills pertaining to safety and aid in emergency situations.
By Emily Price , Contributor
• October 25, 2021

Women’s Swimming, Diving Wins Seventh Consecutive MAC Title
Many members of the team are looking forward to next season and working hard for an eighth win next year.
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• March 9, 2020

Akron Vulcans Futsal Offers Fast-Paced, Exciting Entertainment
This Akron-based team is part of FIFA’s governed version of indoor soccer.
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• March 9, 2020

Akron Running Club Unites Recreational, Competitive Runners
The club allows runners of various experience levels to compete in cross country and track events.
By Elizabeth Heckler, Social Media Editor
• February 27, 2020

Akron Rocket League Wins Second Consecutive National Championship
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• November 18, 2019

Zips Esports Club Hosts Weekly ‘Super Smash Brothers’ Tournament
Students are welcome every Sunday to play against other fellow Zips.
By Jack Tupta and Kaitee Horstmann
• October 22, 2019

Zips Women’s Volleyball Continues Winning Streak, Prepares for Homecoming Matches
With nine consecutive wins so far this season, the team is preparing for matches this weekend against Ohio University and Kent State University.
By Veronica Janosek, News & Sports Editor
• October 8, 2019

Zips LIVE Interview with Football Head Coach, Men’s Golf Coach
By Veronica Janosek, News & Sports Editor
• October 1, 2019

Zips Who Made It Big: UA Athletes Playing On Professional Teams
By Veronica Janosek, News & Sports Editor
• September 26, 2019

Men’s Soccer Continues Season with Zero Wins, Fans Keep High Hopes for Team
Although the team won all three of their scrimmage matches before the start of the season, UA still has yet to gain an official season win.
By Veronica Janosek, News & Sports Editor
• September 17, 2019

Intramural Sports: Is Soccer Getting Cut?
As The University of Akron has made updates and changes to its Intramural Sports program, some changes are not appreciated by students.
By Veronica Janosek, News & Sports Editor
• September 8, 2019

Women’s Varsity Swimming, Diving Team Bonds Through Campus Fun
The UA championship winning team took time to build a bond on campus, not only as a team, but also as friends.
By Jayla Green, News Contributor
• September 8, 2019

Cleveland Clinic Sports Health Official Medical Provider of UA Esports
New research opportunities, quicker medical care for varsity esports members and a new course were born from this partnership.
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• September 3, 2019

Akron Esports Varsity Rocket League Team Qualifies for Nationals
Zips Esports has become the first team in the history of Collegiate Rocket League to qualify for nationals twice in a row.
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
• April 8, 2019
Season Recap: Men’s Basketball Shows Signs of Life in Trying Times
By Tyler Gunter, ZTV Reporter | Sports Report
• April 3, 2019
Akron Comeback Falls Short to #25 Buffalo
Akron: 70 - Buffalo: 76
By Colin Brennan, ZTV Reporter | Sports Report
• March 5, 2019

Zips Soccer Makes Sixth Trip to College Cup
By Jake Herron, Online Editor
• December 6, 2018

Terry Bowden Fired, Search for New Football Coach Begins
By Jake Herron, Online Editor
• December 6, 2018

Men’s Soccer Advances Again
Akron: 3 - Syracuse: 1
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• November 21, 2018


Men’s Soccer Wins MAC Championship
Akron: 3 - Western Michigan: 0
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• November 14, 2018

Women’s Swimming & Diving Secures Steady Win
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• November 6, 2018

Akron Rifle Leads After First Weekend of Zippy Open
With one more weekend of competition left in the tournament, the Zips take the lead in air rifle and smallbore.
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• October 31, 2018

Chris Sabo Named Head Coach of Resurrected Baseball Team
Three years after President Scott Scarborough eliminated baseball, Akron names Chris Sabo as the new head coach of the returning sports program.
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• October 30, 2018

Akron Wins Fourth Consecutive ‘Wagon Wheel’
Akron: 24 - Kent State: 23
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• October 24, 2018

What Does a Wagon Wheel Have to do With Football?
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• October 24, 2018

West Virginia Further Sinks Men’s Soccer
Akron: 1 - West Virginia: 2
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• October 17, 2018

Football Falls Short During Homecoming
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• October 7, 2018

Women’s Soccer Take Loss Against Central Michigan
Akron: 0 - Central Michigan: 1
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• October 3, 2018

UA to Host Grand Opening for Esports
The inaugural event will include gaming, prizes and information on joining the Esports program.
By Benjamin Bast, Correspondent
• September 26, 2018

Underdogs No More: Zips Secure First Big Ten Victory Since 1894
Akron: 39 - Northwestern: 34
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• September 18, 2018
Hurricane Florence Changes Zips Cross Country’s Plans
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• September 18, 2018

Canceled Football Game’s Payment in Limbo
Akron: 0 - Nebraska: 0
By Jordyn Etling, Sports Editor
• September 12, 2018

A Successful Year For Zips Athletics
By Erika Newcome, Sports, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• April 27, 2018
Zips Hold Annual Spring Game
By Colin Brennan, Sports Contributor
• April 27, 2018
Women’s Tennis Season Wraps Up
By Colin Brennan, Sports Contributor
• April 27, 2018

Esports Gathers For Their First Forum
By Erika Newcome and Colin Brennan
• April 18, 2018

Friday the 13th Opening Day Proves Unlucky for RubberDucks
By Emily Bower, Special Editions Editor
• April 18, 2018
RubberDucks Begin 2018 in Akron
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• April 18, 2018

Zips Softball Begins MAC Play with First Home Series of 2018
Akron will host Toledo for one game on Friday and a doubleheader on Saturday to kick off conference play.
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• March 22, 2018

Esports Coming To Akron
By Erika Newcome and Colin Brennan
• March 22, 2018

Zips Look Forward to Next Year
By Colin Brennan and Robert Barrett, Jr.
• March 15, 2018

Zips Advance to Next Round of MAC Tournament
After beating Western Michigan, the Zips will play Eastern Michigan Thursday, March 7
By Colin Brennan, Sports Contributor
• March 8, 2018

The Diverse Roots of Women’s Lacrosse
By Erika Newcome, Sports, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• March 2, 2018

Men’s Basketball Regular Season Comes to a Close
Perseverance and home-court advantage characterize the challenging 2018 season for the Akron basketball team.
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• March 2, 2018

Women’s Swimming and Diving Wins Fifth Championship
The Zips win an astonishing fifth consecutive MAC Swimming and Diving Championship
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• March 2, 2018

Zips Drop Final Road Game to MAC Leaders
By Colin Brennan, Sports Contributor
• March 1, 2018

Zips Take Down Falcons
By Colin Brennan, Sports Contributor
• February 22, 2018

Kent State Takes Round One
By Colin Brennan, Sports Contributor
• February 21, 2018

Zips Snap Losing Streak
By Colin Brennan, Sports Contributor
• February 12, 2018

Rockets Dominate Zips During Weekend Match-Up
By Colin Brennan, Sports Contributor
• February 7, 2018

Five Zips Prepare to Begin MLS Careers
2018 MLS SuperDraft number one pick, Joao Moutinho, heads class of five Akron soccer players heading to the MLS.
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• February 6, 2018
Men’s Basketball Prepares for Ball State Showdown
By Erika Newcome, ports, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• January 26, 2018

Broncos Outlast Zips in Wednesday’s Home Loss
Akron Zips, 51 - Western Michigan Broncos, 59
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• January 25, 2018

Zips Top App State in High-Scoring Affair to Earn Fifth Consecutive Home Victory
Akron Zips, 94 - Appalachian State Mountaineers, 89
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• December 10, 2017

Zips Fall in Final Four of College Cup
Akron Zips 0 - Stanford Cardinals 2
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• December 9, 2017

Zips Remain Undefeated at Home with 83-79 Victory Over Fort Wayne
Akron utilized a career night from Olojakpoke to defeat the Mastodons for their fourth consecutive home win to begin the season.
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• December 7, 2017

Coach Kest Earns 400th Career Win
Akron Zips 75 - Youngstown State Penguins 58
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• December 6, 2017

Zips Clinch Ticket to Final Four in Philly
Akron defeats Louisville Cardinals in Penalty Kicks to see them advance to Final Four of the NCAA College Cup
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• December 5, 2017

Rockets Blast Off Against Zips in MAC Championship
Akron Zips, 28 - Toledo Rockets, 45
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• December 3, 2017

Zips Claim Wagon Wheel, First MAC East Title Since 2005
Akron Zips 24 – Kent State Golden Flashes 14
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• November 22, 2017

10 Miles Away, Worlds Apart
The Zips look to defeat the Golden Flashes in their upcoming rival game, in order to secure the wagon wheel once again.
By Robert Barrett, Jr., Copy Editor
• November 20, 2017

Zips Look to Keep Wagon Wheel in Akron
Akron Zips look to bring the wagon wheel home, again
By Robert Barrett, Jr. and Robert Corts
• November 20, 2017
Women Zips Ready to Bounce Back
Senior Forward Greta Burry and Company Hope to Bounce Back from Last Season's Growing Pains
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• November 20, 2017

Young Zips Basketball Team Prep for Season
Zips look to defeat Dayton under leadership of new Head Coach, John Groce
By Erika Newcome, Sports, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• November 20, 2017

Zips Become Bowl Eligible, Take Control of Division
Tuesday night, the Zips beat OU to secure bowl eligibility and to take control of the MAC East Division.
By Robert Barrett, Jr., Copy Editor
• November 16, 2017

Quest For the Second Star
Quest For the Second Star
Akron Earns 5th Seed for the NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship Tournament
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• November 14, 2017

Zips Volleyball Ends Season in Battles Against Two Top Teams in MAC
Akron continued to show their fight and resilience, but ultimately fell to Bowling Green and Miami in their final weekend of play for 2017.
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• November 14, 2017

Zips Claim 14th MAC Tournament Title in Victory over Western Michigan
Akron defeated SIU Edwardsville and host Western Michigan during this weekend’s MAC Tournament to capture the championship.
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• November 13, 2017

Northeast Ohio Coaches vs. Cancer Doubleheader Sees an Akron Comeback, Dominant Kent State
Akron’s Freshman Eric Parrish leads Zips to victory; Kent State’s Jaylin Walker and Adonis De La Rosa share 20 points against Youngstown State.
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• November 13, 2017

Men’s Soccer to Compete in MAC Tournament this Weekend
Akron Men’s Soccer will begin tournament play against SIU Edwardsville on Friday in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• November 9, 2017

Zips Fall to RedHawks After Woodson Suspension
After falling to the RedHawks, the Zips look onto their next game against Ohio as they compete for the MAC East title.
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• November 9, 2017

Akron Volleyball Drops Two Hard-Fought Weekend Matches
Zips fall to Buffalo and Ball State in their penultimate weekend of regular season play at James A. Rhodes Arena.
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• November 7, 2017

Men’s Soccer Wins Last Non-Conference Game of Season
Akron Zips (13-3-1) 2 vs. Marshall (7-8-1) 0
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• November 5, 2017

Akron Gets Fifth Mid-American Conference Win Over Buffalo
Akron Zips (5-4) 21 vs. Buffalo Bulls (3-6) 20
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• October 30, 2017

Zips Hold Off Panthers
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• October 27, 2017

Zips Fall to Rockets
Akron (4-4) 21 - Toledo (6-1) 48
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• October 23, 2017

Clean Sheet for Akron Against No. 12 Fighting Irish
Akron (9-3-1) 2 vs. Notre Dame (9-4-1) 0
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• October 19, 2017

Zips Football Lead the Mid-American Conference After Sunday’s Win Against WMU
Akron Zips (4-3) 14 vs. Western Michigan (4-3) 13
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• October 16, 2017

Zips Volleyball Battle Hard, Return Home Winless
Akron falls to Western Michigan and Northern Illinois in two hard-fought matches this weekend at James A. Rhodes Arena.
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• October 16, 2017

Zips Dominate Ball State in Homecoming Victory
Akron Zips (3-3) 31 - Ball State (2-4) 3
By A.J. Fagerlin and Robert Corts
• October 8, 2017

Zips Football Looks to Bounce Back After Losing Key Players
Akron Zips (2-3) vs. Ball State (2-3)
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• October 6, 2017

Zips Golf Holds on to Third Place Finish, Grayson Runner-Up at Firestone Invitational
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• October 4, 2017

Zips Volleyball Defeats Buffalo, Drops Heartbreaker to Toledo in Road Split
Akron handed Buffalo their first conference loss on Thursday, and fell to Toledo in a tight, five-set match on Saturday during the team’s first road trip during MAC play.
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• October 2, 2017

Akron Football Scores Second Win of the Season, First MAC Win
Akron Zips (2-3) 34 - Bowling Green Falcons (0-5) 23
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• October 1, 2017

Zips Hand Top-Ranked Michigan State First Loss of Season
No. 24 Akron (4-2-1) 4 - No .1 Michigan State (7-1-1) 1
By Robert Corts, Correspondent
• September 28, 2017

Big Time, Big Ten Champs Square off Against Zips
Akron Zips (3-2-1) vs Michigan State Spartans (7-0-1)
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• September 27, 2017

Zips Put on Show, Defeat #21 UMass Lowell
Akron (3-2-1) 5 - UMass Lowell (4-3-1) 0
By Robert Corts , Sports Contributor
• September 25, 2017

Zips Volleyball Defeats Rival Kent State In Weekend Split to Open MAC Play
Akron defeated Kent State on Friday, but fell to Ohio University on Saturday at James A. Rhodes Arena to begin conference play.
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• September 24, 2017

Zips Fall Late in Tight Battle Against Troy
Troy defeats Akron 22-17.
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• September 24, 2017

Akron Men’s Soccer Put to the Test
Akron Zips (2-2-1) take on the UMass Lowell River Hawks (4-1-1) at FirstEnergy Stadium - Cub Cadet Field on Sunday.
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• September 23, 2017

Zips Volleyball Opens MAC Play Against Kent State, Ohio
The Akron Zips Volleyball team will host Kent State and Ohio on Friday and Saturday at James A. Rhodes Arena, beginning their MAC schedule of play.
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• September 22, 2017

Cyclones End Zips Momentum
Iowa State defeats Akron 41-14
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• September 18, 2017

AK-Rowdies to Host Football Tailgating Event
By Celeste Houmard, Arts and Entertainment Contributor
• September 15, 2017
Zips Football Look to Continue Momentum Entering Upcoming Game
Akron Zips (1-1) take on Iowa State Cyclones (1-1)
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• September 15, 2017

Zips Softball Kicks Off Season at Firestone Stadium
Akron takes on Kent State and Ashland in doubleheader on Friday at the historic Firestone Stadium to kick off their fall season.
By A.J. Fagerlin, Sports Contributor
• September 14, 2017

Akron Women’s Soccer to Face Dayton for First Time at Home
Akron (1-4-1) vs. Dayton (2-3-0)
By Robert Corts, Sports Contributor
• September 8, 2017

Zips’ Guard Ready to Lead
By Joshua Glaze, Sports Contributor
• September 7, 2017

Men’s Basketball Welcomes New Coach
Coach Groce Returns to the MAC
By Joshua Glaze, Sports Contributor
• September 7, 2017

Akron RubberDucks Round Out Regular Season This Weekend
Hot dogs, home runs, and fireworks, four nights in a row.
By Erika Newcome, Sports, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• September 1, 2017

Could This be The Comeback Season for Zips Football?
By Erika Newcome, Sports, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• August 30, 2017
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