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The Editorially Independent Voice of The University of Akron

The Buchtelite
The Editorially Independent Voice of The University of Akron

The Buchtelite
All content by Brooklyn Dennison
UA student Valerie Rado petitions outside the Taber Student Union, offering fresh fruits and lollipops to passersby.

University of Akron Student Petitions for Campus Community Garden

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2019
Megan Parker (left) and Brooklyn Dennison (right) pose for a photograph after an interview for a special edition story.

The Buchtelite Prepares for Transition in Leadership

By Brooklyn Dennison and Megan Parker
April 24, 2019
Interim President John Green wears a University of Akron tie to show his campus pride.

Interim President Green Discusses Plans for ‘Brighter’ UA Future

By Brooklyn Dennison and Megan Parker
April 24, 2019
“Daring to Take up Space, by Daniell Koepke” by Book Catalog

Why Everyone Should Take a Poetry Class

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2019
Simmons Hall, where the Office of Accessibility is Located.

Multiple UA Departments Respond to Disabled Student Evacuation Incident

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2019
Susannah Chamberlain Cole.

Meet UA’s First Graduate: Susannah Chamberlain Cole

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2019
Rob's Café.

Dining Services Needs Healthier, Vegetarian-Friendly Options

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2019
Women of Color to Celebrate During Women’s History Month

Women of Color to Celebrate During Women’s History Month

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2019
Terry Vance and Sophie Kus, advisers at the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences

Graduation Can Be Confusing; Academic Advisers Are Here to Help

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2019
With a microphone in hand, Kaitlin Bennett engages in discourse with UA student.

A Closer Look At UA’s Free Speech Policy

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2019
Valentines Day: Celebrating Love and Heteronormativity

Valentines Day: Celebrating Love and Heteronormativity

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2019
Movie Poster for a film shown for Black History Month.

University of Akron, Students Celebrate Black History Month

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2019
Snow still covered much of campus on Friday, Feb. 2.

[Photo] Students React to Severe Weather Response

By Megan Parker and
February 4, 2019
OrgSync to Change Name

OrgSync to Change Name

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2019
Josh Lloyd, an Akron Early College High School student sits in his 8:45 a.m. Humanities class.

Community Outlook Positive During First Week

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2019
Buchtelite Holiday Recipes

Buchtelite Holiday Recipes

By Brooklyn Dennison, Jake Herron, Sala Wier, Megan Parker, Jordyn Etling, and Kristen Lauck
December 12, 2018
Sarah Hamilton helping a student at ZipAssist.

SEFA Grant Helps UA Students with Non-Academic Financial Needs

By Brooklyn Dennison and Sala Wier
December 4, 2018
(Image via Pixabay)

MakerStudio at UA Offers Free 3D Printing for Students

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
November 28, 2018
Image via Creative Commons.

Bohemian Rhapsody: Another Flop for LGBTQ Representation

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2018
Image via Ted Eytan.

Remembering Trans Lives

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2018
A few students spend time in the Taber Student Union.

Five-Star Friday Opinions From Fellow UA Students

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2018
“The Haunting of Hill House” (Image via Netflix)

The Haunting of Hill House: A Family Drama Disguised as Horror

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2018
LGBT Solidarity Rally in front of the Stonewall Inn in solidarity with every immigrant, asylum seeker, refugee and every person impacted by Donald Trump's illegal, immoral, unconstitutional and un-American executive orders. (Image via Flickr)

LGBTQ-Friendly Statewide Candidates to Vote for

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2018
This is Dez, a 1-year-old brown and white beagle at the Summit County Animal Control Facility, who is available to be adopted.

‘Adopt-A-Thon’ Gives Families Opportunities to Adopt for Less

By Brooklyn Dennison and Megan Parker
October 24, 2018
Heather Walter. (Buchtelite file photo)

Clarifying Miscommunication Among Part-time Faculty Members

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2018
Photo courtesy of creative commons.

The Courage It Takes: National Coming Out Day

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2018
Taylor Bennington, President of the UA student body and Undergraduate Student Government. (Photo courtesy of The University of Akron)

USG President Discusses Support for APR, Student Reactions to Results

By Brooklyn Dennison and Megan Parker
October 9, 2018
Students fill out “I stand up to suicide because” signs.

‘Stand Up to Suicide’ Gives Students Suicide Awareness, Empowerment

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2018
123 chairs sit on Coleman Common. Each empty chair represents a life lost to suicide each day. (Photo courtesy of Ruthie Hawks)

UA Student Hosts Event for Suicide Awareness, Prevention

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2018
Various books written by UA History professors on display on the second floor of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences.

UA History Department Shows Disapproval of Academic Eliminations

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2018
(Photo courtesy of Creative Commons)

LGBTQ+ Terms to Know for Diversity Week

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2018
Signs from Created Equal.

[Photo] A Conversation About Abortion

By The Buchtelite Staff
September 12, 2018
“Brain Exercising,” by Tumisu. (Graphic courtesy of Creative Commons)

Engaging in Self Care is More Important than Education: Advice from Personal Experiences

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2018
Dr. Martino with her book, "Women at War in the Borderlands of the Early American Northeast," in her office in the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences.

UA History Professor Publishes Book on Early American Women

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2018
Students from the School of Business and Entrepreneurship. (Photo courtesy SOBE)

Shya Designs: Helping Rwandan Women, Giving High Schoolers Experiential Learning

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2018
The University of Akron Board of Trustees reviews a chart presented by Interim President John Green during Wednesday’s meeting at the Taber Student Union.

University of Akron to Eliminate 80 Degree Programs, Expand Efforts in Others

By Brooklyn Dennison and Jake Herron
August 16, 2018
The Buchtelite Editorial Staff. (From left to right: Brooklyn Dennison, Robert Barrett, Jr., Erika Newcome, Sala Wier, Brianna Cramer and Jake Herron)

A Thanks to the Student Body and Buchtelite Staff

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2018
Buchtelite file photo

President Steps Down; Students Deserve Answers

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2018
The food pantry found in the Student Union.

Campus Cupboard Gives Relief to Students in Need

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2018
Five-Star Fridays Benefits Some, Troubles Others

Five-Star Fridays Benefits Some, Troubles Others

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2018
President Matthew Wilson. Photo courtesy of The University of Akron.

President Wilson Talks about His Decision to Step Down

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2018

Students State their Opinion about President Wilson Stepping Down

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2018
Students, faculty and staff stand outside of Bierce Library for the walkout at The University of Akron.

UA Students Protest for Change During Walkout

By Brooklyn Dennison and Megan Parker
March 15, 2018
The audience waits in E.J. Thomas Hall for the start of The Vagina Monologues.

The Vagaina Monologues: Benefitting Women, Providing LGBTQ Inclusion

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2018
InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field. (Buchtelite file photo)

The Hunt for School Spirit at The University of Akron

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2018
(Photo courtesy of The University of Akron Department of Women's Studies)

Rebecca Traister to Talk About History of Single Women, Social Change

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2018
Committee members Tess Kindig and Jim Best. Best is one of the founding members of the paper show. (Photo courtesy of Patti Russell)

NOBS to Host 35th Antiquarian Book & Paper Show at John S. Knight Center

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2018
Student Union.

Students to Expect 4-Day School Week in Fall

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2018

The University of Akron’s USG Connects Students Near, Far

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2017
(Buchtelite file photo)

De-stress During Finals at Bierce

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2017
(Photo courtesy of The Period Project)

Period Project Provides Akron Shelters with Menstrual Products

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2017
A display in the Student Union near Starbucks that shows the importance of consent and spreads awareness about victim blaming.

CASA: Spreading Awareness, Giving Support

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2017
President Wilson next to Dr. Green during the press conference for The Global Classroom in Leigh Hall.

Students Worldwide Engage in Political Discussion in Global Classroom Course

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2017

UA Receives Largest Gift in School History

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2017

The 2380 Film Club’s Showing of “Night of the Living Dead”

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2017

The Showing of Paragraph 175 for National Coming Out Day

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2017
(Flyer courtesy of the Humane Society of Summit County)

Yappy Hour: Getting into Halloween Spirit while Learning about Humane Society

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2017
A group of right-handed desks in a Kolbe lecture hall.

[Photo] UA Should Have More Left-Handed Desks to Become More of an Equal Opportunity Campus

By Adam Long and Amelia Dyck
October 2, 2017
Her Campus logo

Her Campus Akron: A Student Organization that Gives Women an Outlet to Write

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2017
The creators of HungerPerks: (From left) Sam Borick, Kyle Flynn, and Julia Mallinak in the EXL Center.

HungerPerks: When Students with Strong Entrepreneurial Spirit Collaborate to Make Something Great

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2017

Uniting UA is the Present and Future Movement of The University of Akron’s Undergraduate Student Government

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2017
Suk lectures to a room full of students and staff in the Brennan Courtroom in the School of Law.

Cardozo’s Julie Suk Speaks About Image of Equal Rights Amendment to Celebrate Constitution Day

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2017
President Wilson rides a bike.

UA’s Bike Share Program Officially Launches

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2017
Bikes.

UA Bike Share Program to Hold Kick Off Event

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2017

Travel Fast for Free

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2017
Student Union.

Welcome Back to Fall

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2017
President Wilson receives the first copy of The Buchtelite.

The Buchtelite Returns

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
August 25, 2017
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