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Amanda Piekarz

Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Amanda Piekarz is an English Major with a Creative Writing minor at The University of Akron.

A Best of SNO award winner, Amanda is an avid creative writer and loves to read. Although she loves Ohio, Amanda was born in New Jersey; and hopes to one day return home and attend graduate school on the east coast.

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Out of Silence Coming to UA

“Out of Silence” Coming to UA

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 29, 2019
Changes Coming to 2019 SpringFest

Changes Coming to 2019 SpringFest

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 23, 2019
A young boy enjoys last years Party for the Planet.

Akron Zoo to Celebrate Earth Day

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 16, 2019
Zippy looks at a table with items from the Rape Crisis Center.

Rape Crisis Center to Host Annual Walk of Heroes

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 8, 2019
A flyer promoting the event on campus.

Rape Crisis Center Hosting Poetry Reading for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 24, 2019
In 2018, Zippython raised over $11,000 in funds to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital.

Fifth Annual Zippython Raising Money for Akron Children’s Hospital

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 24, 2019
The University Edge apartment complex adjacent from The University of Akron.

Police Search for Suspects, Offer Solutions Following Off-campus Robbery

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 18, 2019
The Rethinking Gender Series tackles hard to talk about subjects like domestic violence, sexism, and crime on college campuses.

Rethinking Gender Series: Gender, Crime, Poetry

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 25, 2019
‘Finding Neverland’ Makes Way To Broadway in Akron

‘Finding Neverland’ Makes Way To Broadway in Akron

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 19, 2019
Scared Scriptless Coming to Akron

Scared Scriptless Coming to Akron

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 19, 2019
‘The Snow Maiden’ Dances into EJ Thomas Hall

‘The Snow Maiden’ Dances into EJ Thomas Hall

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 13, 2019
Heart to HeART: Celebrating Family, Art

Heart to HeART: Celebrating Family, Art

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 12, 2019
Arts and Entertainment Editor Amanda Piekarz’s car got stuck while attempting to get to class on Tuesday, Jan. 19, since the University remained open.

[Photo] Students React to Severe Weather Response

February 4, 2019
The University of Akron raised money for The Rape Crisis Center of Summit and Medina Counties with a production of The Vagina Monologues.

“The Vagina Monologues” Showcases Empowerment, Benefits Rape Crisis Center

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 4, 2019
Edwin J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall at The University of Akron.

E.J. Thomas Hall Presents: Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
January 27, 2019
The Welcome Center decorated for Wild Lights at the Akron Zoo.

Third Annual ‘Wild Lights’ at Akron Zoo

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 5, 2018
It’s the time for giving, drop by Hair Geek Studio to donate to their second annual Thanksgiving food drive. (Image via Pexels)

Hair Geek Studio Holds Thanksgiving Food Drive

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 9, 2018
This graphic shows a plan of the Akron Zoo’s Pride of Africa exhibit, set to debut in May 2020. (Image via Akron Zoo)

Akron Zoo Announces Pride of Africa, Exhibit Expansion

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment
November 9, 2018
Broadways The Rocky Horror Show is being presented at the Civic. (Image via Akron Civic Theatre)

‘Rocky Horror Show’ Playing at Akron Civic Theatre

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 30, 2018
The cover of the 2018 edition of the AshBelt. (Photo courtesy of the AshBelt).

Submissions for The AshBelt Open in November

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 24, 2018
Republicans and Democrats will face off again during this midterm election, everyone is encouraged to vote. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)

Midterm Elections: Voting Information

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 15, 2018
With Midterms coming up, students know its about that time to start hitting the books. (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Midterm Study Tips: Personal Study Techniques From One College Student to Another

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 15, 2018
Headphone Zones are loud areas where people with sensory problems are encouraged to wear their noise-canceling headphones provided by the zoo. (Photo courtesy of Akron Zoo)

Akron Zoo Nationally Recognized as Sensory Inclusive

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 10, 2018
A North American River Otter poses with a pumpkin in celebration of Boo at the Zoo. (Photo courtesy of Akron Zoo)

Akron Zoo Hosts Halloween Fun for All Ages

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 7, 2018
Lock 3 Park in Downtown Akron.

Akron to Celebrate Oktoberfest at Lock 3

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 2, 2018
Common elements of horror films include skulls, potions or poisons, bats and night. (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Female Sexuality in 21st Century Horror Movies: Info Film Enthusiasts Should Know

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 19, 2018
The Downtown Akron skyline.

Downtown Akron Partnership Hosts ‘3rd Thursday’: Celebration of Arts, Culture

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 18, 2018
Professor to Speak on Sexual Identity in Horror Movies

Professor to Speak on Sexual Identity in Horror Movies

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 13, 2018
An audience gathers to watch Zoso, The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience, at Lock 3 in Akron, Ohio.

Lock 3 Charity Concert Features Zoso, Outside Voices

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 11, 2018
Lizzi Aronhalt stands in her studio in front of several original art pieces. Aronhalt is an Ohio licensed art teacher and offers art lessons individually, as well as in a small group setting.

Local Artists Display Work at Akron Artwalk

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 5, 2018
Doug Piekarz, President and CEO of the Akron Zoo (left), Senior Wildlife Keeper Vicky Croisant (center) and Grace Wakulchik, President of Akron Children’s Hospital (right), present Rico, the Humboldt Penguin and Alina, the Siberian Musk Deer, to the public.

Akron Zoo Welcomes Two Baby Animals

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 5, 2018
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