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The Buchtelite
The Editorially Independent Voice of The University of Akron

The Buchtelite
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Buchtelite to suspend publishing

Buchtelite to suspend publishing

By Grant Morgan, Editor
December 8, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump spoke during a rally on the campaign trail at the James A. Rhode Arena at UA this summer.

UA to offer course on Trump win

By Grant Morgan, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2016
The Undergraduate Student Government office is located on the third floor of the Union.

Appy now to be in USG spring 2017

By Grant Morgan, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2016
(Buchtelite file photo)

Financial report released

By Grant Morgan, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2016
The woman's portion of a performance from the Beijing Opera.

International Day in the CBA

By Grant Morgan, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2016

Z-TV to host special election night broadcast

By Grant Morgan, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2016

The choice is clear

By Grant Morgan, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2016

University seeks to fill head diversity position

By Grant Morgan, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2016
The dance floor at last year's Diwali Night celebration at UA.

Diwali Night 2016

By Grant Morgan, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2016

Major gift to be announced

By Grant Morgan, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2016
Learn your manners at the etiquette dinner

Learn your manners at the etiquette dinner

By Grant Morgan, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2016

Faculty respond with survey

By Grant Morgan, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2016
UA English professor David Giffels (right) signs a copy of "The Akron Anthology," for which he wrote an introduction. Fellow contributor Joanna Wilson signs another copy (left).

‘The Akron Anthology’ released

By Grant Morgan, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2016
HAkron members pose for a picture at the recent Kent State hackathon.

HAkron dominates hackathon

By Grant Morgan, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2016
Nei Sinhababu spoke to a crowd of about 80 students Tuesday night.

How clear-cut are right and wrong?

By Grant Morgan, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2016

A reply to a response

By Grant Morgan, Editor-In-Chief
October 5, 2016
Ratanjit Sondhe, UA polymer science grad, was the keynote speaker at the Global Oneness event yesterday.

What is ‘oneness’?

By Grant Morgan, Editor-In-Chief
October 4, 2016
Play the president

Play the president

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
September 28, 2016

A bad showing for students

By Grant Morgan, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2016
The dig on campus construction

The dig on campus construction

By Grant Morgan, Editor in Chief
September 19, 2016
A new Starbucks is located in Bierce Library.

The scoop on dining services

By Naquan James and Grant Morgan
September 14, 2016
Interim President Wilson talks to students during the Town Hall meeting at Starbucks on Sept. 7.

Coffee and chat with the president

By Grant Morgan, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2016

President names new chief of staff

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
May 4, 2016

Less confidence than before

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
May 2, 2016
In 2011, the total number of faculty at UA was 2,001. Each year since, that number has declined to its 2015 total of 1,680. This trend, broken up into the four types of faculty at UA, is illustrated above. There is no projected figure for part-time faculty in 2016 because that statistic is dependent on enrollment, which is not yet known.

Fewer visiting, more full-time faculty

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
April 27, 2016

Exceptional people honored with LIFE awards

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
April 25, 2016
This 384-year-old book, UA archives' original copy of Shakespeare's second folio, was displayed at last Friday's event celebrating the playwright's life and work.

The Sweet Swan of Avon; alive on the day of his death

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
April 25, 2016
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Exercise science student Cindy Hampton was recognized for excellence at yesterday's meeting. During her speech, she fittingly asked Board members and the audience to stand up and stretch their arms for a break. President Scott Scarborough and Board Chair Pavloff are on the left.

Quiet meeting, quiet protest

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
April 13, 2016
Left to right: John and Sarah Adams, 'Because I said I would' founder Alex Sheen, Williams Honors College Dean Lakeesha Ransom.

Keep promises, because you said you would

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
April 13, 2016
Right after the Board meeting, Board Chair Jonathan Pavloff patiently listens to a student reading a letter describing her concerns at the University. Read what we have to say about this in our Staff Editorial.

[Photo] Grateful for Pavloff's consideration

April 14, 2016
The Board of Trustees held its last meeting on Feb. 10 on the third floor of the Student Union, pictured here.

Away from the main

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
April 11, 2016
From right to left on yesterday's panel: Michael Strong, dean of students; sociology professor Kathryn Feltey; trustee Olivia Demas; student trustee Darnell Davis; and trustee Warren Woolford.

Concerned students speak up

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
April 6, 2016
From left to right: Jash Smith, Thomas Hoster, Matt Berger, Scott Michaud, Jackson St. Clair.

Paintball team headed to nationals

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
April 4, 2016
Choose your leadership

Choose your leadership

By Logan Lane and Grant Morgan
March 31, 2016
What you missed over spring break

What you missed over spring break

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
March 28, 2016
Survey captures student opinion of UA leadership

Survey captures student opinion of UA leadership

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
March 14, 2016
John Zogby, renowned political pollster, spoke at an event last week as part of EXL's Launch Week.

Schedule an ‘un-class’ with EXL

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
March 9, 2016
John Zogby, David Cohen, James Holland, and Cyndra Miller participate in the panel "The Transformative Power of the Millennial Vote in the 2016 Presidential Election."

EXL Launch Week day one: introductions, millennials

By Zaina Salem, Grant Morgan, and Dylan Reynolds
March 2, 2016
Distinguished professors rebuke UA leadership

Distinguished professors rebuke UA leadership

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
February 29, 2016
Career/EXL in the Student Union, along with Create/EXL in Bierce Library, start operations later this week, after more than nine months of preparation and construction.

EXL Launch Week

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
February 29, 2016
Board of Trustees Chairman Jonathan Pavloff.

Q&A with Board Chair Jonathan Pavloff: rebranding, President Scarborough, faculty, more

By Grant Morgan and Kristina Aiad-Toss
February 17, 2016
Ashley Bair silently protests by holding up the Akron Beacon Journal "Scarborough must go" ad at a Board meeting.

Board responds to calls for change

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
February 10, 2016
Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 14, 2015.

Key issues on the table

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
February 8, 2016
UA President Scott Scarborough speaks to the Faculty Senate on Thursday, Feb. 4, shortly before it voted 50-2 for a resolution of 'no confidence' in him.

Faculty senate votes ‘no confidence’ in Scarborough

By Grant Morgan, Logan Lane, and Nick Peterman
February 5, 2016
UA alumni Pamela and Gary Williams give introductory remarks at yesterday's Honors College ceremony.

Big gift, new name

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
February 3, 2016
UA graduate student Tom Guarino approaches asking questions to Vice President for Advancement Larry Burns, who turns back inside to return to the banquet.

[Photo] Missed opportunity for reconciliation

February 3, 2016
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Applications – Prospective students who have filled out an application to attend UA. Admittance – Prospective students who have the proper requirements, and have been offered admittance to UA. Confirmations – Prospective students who have paid the $145 online admissions fee, and confirmed their intent to enroll at UA.

Fewer headed to UA?

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
February 1, 2016
Mr. Cow celebrates the opening of Chick-fil-A in the Student Union on Tuesday.

Chick-fil-A, Panda Express now serving

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
January 25, 2016

What you might have missed

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
January 25, 2016
Ad campaign seeking reform in UA governance

Ad campaign seeking reform in UA governance

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
December 15, 2015

In June, a ‘literal political campaign’ to change UA’s name by January 2016

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
December 7, 2015
Prominent Akron business leaders signed a full-page Akron Beacon Journal ad urging readers to give the University's changes some time.

Business council formed to advise Scarborough and Board of Trustees

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
November 30, 2015
The Black Students United rally was held on Monday, Nov. 16, outside of the Union.

Campuses confront race issues

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
November 23, 2015
President Scott Scarborough at the Nov. 18 Akron Press Club luncheon. Emcee M.L. Schultze of WKSU-FM is in the background.

Many questions, few answers

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
November 18, 2015

‘F*ck racism,’ they chanted

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
November 16, 2015
Anonymous protesters gather at the Coleman Commons.

Anonymous Akron doesn’t hold back

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
November 9, 2015

Faculty Senate committee formed to consider lack of confidence vote on Scarborough

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
November 9, 2015

Sexual assault survey responses released

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
November 4, 2015
At his State of the University address, President Scott Scarborough read from retired UA professor George Knepper's book, 'Summit's Glory,' to illustrate how UA's financial troubles are nothing new.

Whose ‘State of the University’ is correct?

By Grant Morgan and Kristina Aiad-Toss
October 21, 2015
Anti-abortion activists stationed outside of Bierce Library.

Pro-life demonstration creates discord

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
October 14, 2015

Messina addresses USG senate

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
October 12, 2015

Scarborough responds

By Logan Lane, Grant Morgan, and Zaina Salem
October 5, 2015
Lauren Walter, a student success coach, works in her office in Simmons Hall.

Freshmen weigh in on success coaches

By Spencer Skolnick and Grant Morgan
October 5, 2015
New faculty, recalled staff

New faculty, recalled staff

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
September 30, 2015

Faculty in disaccord with University leadership

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
September 28, 2015
UA was the second stop on the group's month-long college circuit.

Religious provokers return

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
September 16, 2015
Seal of The University of Akron in front of Buchtel Hall.

President says name won’t change

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
September 16, 2015
Visitors could take a piece of art in exchange for promising to reduce their footprint on the environment.

Beneke’s spectacular “Specter” at Akron Art Museum

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
September 14, 2015
ASEC library could close

ASEC library could close

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
September 14, 2015
Dining Services, students' opinions two weeks in

Dining Services, students’ opinions two weeks in

By Grant Morgan and Spencer Skolnick
September 9, 2015
Heads up, phones down

Heads up, phones down

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
September 9, 2015
Current view of what was previously Ohio Burger in the Student Union. Other venue construction going on around campus.

What’s happening with Dining Services?

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
August 22, 2015
Love Markel speaks to a group in Olin Hall Room 124 on Friday, May 1, to organize the details of next week's protest.

Upcoming campus protest against UA name-change

By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
May 1, 2015
Free education in public domain

Free education in public domain

By Grant Morgan, News Editor
April 29, 2015
Seventeen Aero Team members traveled to California.

Aero Team beats all US competition

By Grant Morgan, News Editor
April 27, 2015
The advocates stopped for photos three times: The UA circle outside the Honors Complex, the Union, and Lock 3 Park in downtown Akron.

Gun-rights advocates parade through campus

By Grant Morgan, News Editor
April 27, 2015
Open carry walk on Saturday

Open carry walk on Saturday

By Grant Morgan, News Editor
April 22, 2015
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