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The Buchtelite
The Editorially Independent Voice of The University of Akron

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All content by Megan Parker
A display of all candidates for various positions in USG stands near the east entrance of Taber Student Union.

A Q&A With the USG Presidential, Vice Presidential Candidates

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
March 18, 2019

Akron Ph.D. Student Receives Research Grant, Fellowship Award for Eye Research

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
March 13, 2019
Hannah Laudo (left) tells copy editor Megan Parker (right) about her experiences with accessibility at The University of Akron.

Disabled UA Student Left in Dorm Room During Fire Alarm

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
March 11, 2019
Throughout the duration of the day at ZipCon, the vendors area remained full with people hanging out or viewing the various items available in each booth.

ZipCon 2019 Brings More Than 2000 Attendees

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
March 4, 2019
Team members in the front row, from left, are Karris McCollum, Anna Kruse and Ryan Longoria. In the middle row, from left, are Graham Hess, Emily Glovas, Nathan Hill and Nick Golina. In the back row, from left, are Mark Rittenour, Adi Rajiv and Parker Codding. Not pictured is Taylor Mills.

UA Speech & Debate Team Secures Fourth Consecutive State Championship

By Megan Parker and José Suárez
February 25, 2019
Flyers promoting the event can be found in various areas of campus, such as the Taber Student Union.

Time to Audition for Akron’s Got Talent

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
February 25, 2019
Guests speaking with vendors at the Ohio Marijuana Expo in Cleveland this past January.

Medical Marijuana Expo Heading to Akron

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
February 25, 2019
Interim President Dr. John Green welcomes guests at an open house for the Urban STEM Education Center on Tuesday.

New STEM Center at UA Supports Urban Education

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
February 21, 2019
Gifts on Valentine’s Day come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but usually are wrapped in a red-themed color scheme.

A Hallmark Holiday With a Dark History: The Day of Love

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
February 11, 2019
Throughout his performance, Nelly’s Echo encouraged the audience to sing along if they knew the lyrics.

Nelly’s Echo Performs to Inspire Positivity, Originality in Audience

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
February 11, 2019
One student from WSU shared their experiences due to the WSU faculty strike and administration opposition on Twitter.

UA, KSU Faculty Hold Solidarity Picket Line to Support WSU Strike

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
February 6, 2019
Snow still covered much of campus on Friday, Feb. 2.

Students React to Severe Weather Response

By Megan Parker and
February 4, 2019
Women of all ages are able to register for the program.

Pink Gloves Boxing at UA Offers Community, Fitness to Empower Women

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
January 24, 2019
Buchtelite Holiday Recipes

Buchtelite Holiday Recipes

By Brooklyn Dennison, Jake Herron, Sala Wier, Megan Parker, Jordyn Etling, and Kristen Lauck
December 12, 2018
The University of Akron is currently looking for a candidate to fill the permanent position as President.

UA Revises Presidential Search, Students Share Divided Opinions

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
December 12, 2018
Unnoticed

Unnoticed

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
December 5, 2018
The illusionists include Fernando Velasco (left), Richard Young (left center), Alex McAleer (front center), Kayla Drescher (right center) and Sam Strange (right).

Champions of Magic Set to Perform at E.J. Thomas Hall

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
December 3, 2018
(Image via Pexels)

Music Defined

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
November 28, 2018
Made by the MakerStudio 3D printers, the left wand is designed based off a Pottermore wand and the right wand is designed based on the one that belongs to Harry Potter character, Voldemort.

[Photo] MakerStudio at UA Offers Free 3D Printing for Students

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
November 28, 2018
According to worldaidsday.org, the red awareness ribbon was created in 1991 by twelve artists in New York. (Image via NIAID on Flickr)

World AIDS Day at UA: Increase Awareness, Offer Free HIV Testing

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
November 21, 2018
A banner promotes the performance across campus. (Image via UADC)

UADC Fall Dance Concert: A Mixture of Individual Styles

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
November 13, 2018
The Starbucks in the Bierce Library is filled with various red decorations and holiday themed merchandise.

Starbucks Changes Seasons: Barista, Customer Thoughts on Transition

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
November 10, 2018
The Akron rifle team in action during the first weekend of the Zippy Open Rifle Tournament. (Image via Akron Zips)

Akron Rifle Leads After First Weekend of Zippy Open

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
October 31, 2018
The Roo Lounge changed their sign to “The Boo Lounge” in the spirit of Halloween.

‘Family Game Room Night’ Offers Fun, Free Halloween Party

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
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
The Office of Accessibility hosts Disabilities Awareness Week every year in October. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Accessibility)

Disabilities Awareness Week at UA Seeks Increased Awareness

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
October 23, 2018

The Complete List of Programs Cut at The University of Akron

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
October 17, 2018
From occasional drinking to binge drinking, UA attempts to educate students on the impacts of alcohol consumption. (Photo courtesy of Senior Airman Gino Reyes, Seymour Johnson AFB)

Alcohol Awareness Week at UA

By Sala Wier and Megan Parker
October 15, 2018
A sign on the third floor of Bierce showing the area is reserved for students to study in a quiet environment.

Bierce Library Hosts ‘Super Quiet Study Hall’ on Five-Star Fridays

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
October 10, 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
Interim President Dr. John Green said only five percent of students were impacted by the programs cut at UA.

Concerns, Responses to Cut Programs Impact on Students

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
October 8, 2018
LGBTUA now meets virtually on Tuesdays due to the pandemic.

Diversity Week Shows Importance of Pronouns, Respecting Them

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
September 24, 2018
Professor Laura Little discusses her new book, “Guilty Pleasures: Comedy and Law in America.”

Humor, Law Interact in Several Ways: Parodies, Funny Laws, Unnecessary Censorship

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
September 18, 2018
This graph shows that more Master’s and Bachelor’s programs were cut than any other degree type. For the purpose of this graph, all 80 programs cut were categorized.

Analysis: Digging Deeper into the Report Behind the Cuts

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
September 17, 2018
A flyer advertises the event in Kolbe Hall.

[Photo] Professor to Speak on Sexual Identity in Horror Movies

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 13, 2018
Professor Laura Little is the senior advisor to the Dean of Temple University’s Beasley School of Law and has previously served as a clerk for the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. (Courtesy of Temple University)

Professor of Law to Speak on Relationship Between Humor, the Law

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
September 11, 2018
Organizers and volunteers couldn’t be more proud of how the 2018 Akron LGBTQ Pride Festival turned out, as more people attended and shared the experience together. (Graphic courtesy of the Akron Pride Festival)

Akron’s Second Pride Festival: Bigger, Better than Before

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
August 29, 2018
InfoCision Stadium, with a seating capacity of around 30,000

[Photo] University Out of Touch With Graduating Students

By Robert Barrett, Jr. and Erika Newcome
May 11, 2018
Zippy is one of the few female college mascots in the United States and was named the winner of the national Capital One Mascot of the Year Challenge in 2007.

Zippy Celebrates Her Birthday with Cupcakes, Balloon Animals, Campus Cupboard Donations

By Megan Parker, News Contributor
May 6, 2018
Using my spare time between classes this semester, I (left) helped table for the Buchtelite in the Student Union. This might not be possible during the fall semester.

Five-Star Fridays: Choose Between Health, Homework, Happiness

By Megan Parker, News Contributor
May 4, 2018
The Buchtelite Editorial Staff. (From left to right: Brooklyn Dennison, Robert Barrett, Jr., Erika Newcome, Sala Wier, Brianna Cramer and Jake Herron)

[Photo] Make the Most of Your Summer: as Told by The Buchtelite Staff

By The Buchtelite Editorial Staff
April 27, 2018
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