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Late Night Fire Damages Former UA Ballet Center

By Jake Herron and Megan Parker
April 23, 2018
Brenna Lynn created the cover of her album using white Christmas lights and a sheet hanging in her bedroom. (Photo Courtesy of Brenna Lynn)

Local Musician Releases First Album, Shows Life Challenges Through Lyrics

By Megan Parker, News Contributor
April 19, 2018
Tarana Burke is one of the people cited by Time magazine as part of the Silence Breakers. (Photo courtesy of The University of Akron)

#MeToo: Hearing From a Silence Breaker

By Megan Parker, News Contributor
April 12, 2018
Sophomore Celebration Week started in 2017 at the main campus. ZipAssist plans to implement week-long celebrations for Juniors next spring. (Courtesy of The University of Akron)

Sophomore Celebration Week Includes Multiple Events, Activities

By Megan Parker, News Contributor
April 8, 2018
The Black Male Summit was originally created for administrators and educators to come together and discuss ways to help African-American students reach success. (Courtesy of The University of Akron)

Eleventh Black Male Summit Encourages, Celebrates Black Success

By Megan Parker, News Contributor
April 6, 2018
Music Director Lauren Spape, center, teaches members of Kanga Blue the choreography for each song.

Kanga Blue: The Barden Bellas of Akron

By Megan Parker, News Contributor
March 22, 2018
University of Akron students Ben Roter and Lily Kuzmik create anti-gun violence posters in Bierce before the Walkout protest.

UA Students Protest for Change During Walkout

By Brooklyn Dennison and Megan Parker
March 15, 2018
Jade Swint, second to left, explains to other students at The University of Akron how her hair style changes the way she views herself and how others view her in the Student Union, Room 314

“I Am Not My Hair” Offers Space for Black Women to Discuss Struggles

By Megan Parker, News Contributor
March 12, 2018
The University of Akron Police Department offers a variety of services, both on and off campus, such as women’s self-defense courses, campus escorts and assistance with vehicle issues. (Photo courtesy of The University of Akron Police Department)

Women’s History Month Self-Defense Class Set for Friday

By Megan Parker, News Contributor
March 8, 2018
University students write “Get Well” cards for Akron Children’s Hospital patients and take a moment to relax with the therapy dogs.

Taking Care Week Offers Students, Faculty, Staff Ways to De-stress

By Megan Parker, News Contributor
March 5, 2018
David Tiller, Director of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, explains why stairwells are a safe place for people with disabilities to seek refuge.

Campus Safety for People with Disabilities

By Megan Parker, News Contributor
March 2, 2018
Instructor Cortney Benjamin (right), The University of Akron students Bryce Chekann, Rebecca Hohman, Kelsey Joyce, Gregory Holmes, and others (right to left) talking about the Olympics, food preferences and favorite activities during Mesa Hispana, Feb. 13, 2018.

Mesa Hispana Offers a Judgement Free Zone for Learning Spanish

By Megan Parker, News Contributor
February 14, 2018
Rethinking Race hopes to raise awareness to societal issues pertaining to race and provide safe areas for discussion. (Graphic courtesy of The University of Akron)

“How to Talk about Racism” Includes Topics of Difficulty Discussing Racism, New Narratives for Inequalities

By Megan Parker, News Contributor
February 10, 2018
Edwin J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall at The University of Akron.

“The Vagina Monologues” Returns to The University of Akron, Feb. 3, 2018

By Megan Parker, News Contributor
January 31, 2018
President Wilson speaks with GSG and students at Student Union Starbucks. (Photo courtesy of Ashlynn Rodgers)

Graduate Student Government, President Wilson Hold First Spring Town Hall Meeting

By Megan Parker, News Contributor
January 29, 2018
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