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Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Jessica Ricks is an Accounting major with minors in Child and Family Development at The University of Akron.

With a passion for both business and the arts, Jessica plans to cover local entertainment events and increase visibility of small businesses in the Akron area to UA students. Upon her graduation in December 2019, Jessica will begin a career in public accounting and the process of sitting for the CPA exam.

An Interesting Fact about Jessica:
Jessica is notorious for her endless love of The Muppets, Rugrats and cheese; despite her intense lactose intolerance.

All content by Jessica Ricks
The Akron Zoo’s annual lighting event will feature walls of animated lights set to holiday music.

Annual Wild Lights Open at Akron Zoo

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 11, 2019
In 2016, two of my former roommates, other students and myself helped clean up the facilities at the Akron BMX Track.

All UA Students Encouraged to Participate in Volunteering

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 18, 2019
Families and children participating in hands-on activities during a previous the Trick or Treat event at the Akron Art Museum.

Akron Art Museum Hosting Annual Trick or Treat for Families

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 22, 2019
Judy Schwager (right) looked to collaborate with The University of Akron as one of her first tasks as Trinity United Church of Christ’s director of music.

Original Song by UA Student to be Performed in Local Church

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 15, 2019
Upcoming dates for the Akron Artwalk this year include Oct. 5, Nov. 7 and Dec. 2.

Monthly ‘Akron Artwalk’ Event Shows Off Local Art, Culture

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 30, 2019
One of the Akron Symphony Orchestra’s performances in early 2018.

Akron Symphony Orchestra to Explore Art of Russian Music

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 16, 2019
People gather around in the cemetery to watch movies on the projector screen.

Glendale Cemetery Hosting Free Outdoor Movie Screening

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 8, 2019
Eager customers explore the park on the first night of Pizza Fest at Lock 3.

City of Akron Sponsors First Pizza Fest at Lock 3

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 3, 2019
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