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The Editorially Independent Voice of The University of Akron

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The Editorially Independent Voice of The University of Akron

The Buchtelite
All content by Zaina Salem
SpringFest 2016

SpringFest 2016

By Zaina Salem, Editor in Chief
May 4, 2016
Family, friends, and community members work to package 40,000 meals that will be distributed to hungry people around the world in Zak Husein's name.

Honoring Zak Husein by giving back

By Zaina Salem, Editor in chief
April 20, 2016
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The race to break down barriers of education

By Zaina Salem, Editor in Chief
April 18, 2016
Dream Akron

P.J. O'Rourke (left), John Greene (middle), and Carl Bernstein (right) talk politics, news and candidates at E.J. Thomas Hall last Thursday.

Renowned journalists talk presidential election

By Zaina Salem, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2016
The 90s cover band Nine Deez Nite performed hit music throughout the night.

[Photo] Flashback to the 90s

April 4, 2016
Over 30 people attended "Veiled Conversations," an event hosted by senior Israa Eddeb.

[Photo] Behind the hijab

March 14, 2016
The power of Yoga

The power of Yoga

By Zaina Salem, Editor in Chief
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
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From left to right, Professor Pam Schulze, Associate Professor Michelle Byrne, Associate Professor Kevin Kern, Professor Constance Bouchard, and Professor Steve Harp.

Faculty gather to reassure prospective students

By Zaina Salem, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2016

Charity event to honor Zak Husein

By Zaina Salem, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2016
Rethinking Race preview

Rethinking Race preview

By Zaina Salem, Editor in Chief
January 27, 2016
Elizabeth Connolly, a junior speech pathology major, carves a cantaloupe.

[Photo] Ice Fest 2016

By Kristina Aiad-Toss, Photo Editor
January 27, 2016
Joe Minocchi, an academic advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences, speaks with a student about scheduling classes.

Class conundrums

By Zaina Salem, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2016
Husein was shot and killed Monday night, Dec. 7.

Remembering Zakareia Husein

By Zaina Salem, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2015
Akron-area millennials could transform the electorate — if they vote

Akron-area millennials could transform the electorate — if they vote

By Zaina Salem, Israa Eddeb, Sofia Syed, Samantha Hickey, and Julie Yockey
November 11, 2015
Megan Grund and Alvaro Rodriguez, H.O.L.A. members, dress in traditional costumes to celebrate Day of the Dead.

[Photo] Day of the Dead livens up the Union

By Israa Eddeb, Online Editor
November 2, 2015

Oddmall craft show and Geek Exposition to present free show in Akron

By Zaina Salem, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2015

Zips to make a difference

By Zaina Salem, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2015
Students gathered in Olin hall for the “Up for Debate Ohio!” last Saturday.

[Photo] Millennials’ voice on voting

By Israa Eddeb, Online and Social Media Editor
October 19, 2015
Photo courtesy of UA Digest

Remembering first Zippy

By Zaina Salem, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2015
Kyle Edmonds shakes hands with an employer after speaking with her about career opportunities.

Putting your best foot forward

By Sofia Syed and Zaina Salem
October 7, 2015

Scarborough responds

By Logan Lane, Grant Morgan, and Zaina Salem
October 5, 2015
Bordner Mural by William Sommer, displayed at Boss Park as part of the trolley tour.

Calling all ‘art nerds’

By Zaina Salem, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2015
EJ links with Playhouse Square, Civic Theater

EJ links with Playhouse Square, Civic Theater

By Zaina Salem, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2015
Uehlein's artwork titled "Pizza Party!"

Students share artwork for Akron competition

By Zaina Salem, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2015

Editor’s note and correction

By Zaina Salem, Editor-in-chief
September 21, 2015
Students gather to voice their opinion on the university president.

Protesting the President

By Zaina Salem, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2015
The Tunnel of Oppression was hosted by ZPN on the third floor of the Student Union on Wednesday, March 18.

Tunnel of Oppression shatters stigma

By Zaina Salem, Managing Editor
March 18, 2015
Frank Warren reads secrets

[Photo] Frank Warren, his chamber of secrets

March 18, 2015
Yusuf Estes spoke to an audience of over 800 people at Quaker Square.

[Photo] Muslim speaker visits UA

March 16, 2015
Name change? President Scarborough considers dropping 'The University of Akron'

Name change? President Scarborough considers dropping ‘The University of Akron’

By Zaina Salem, Managing Editor
March 11, 2015

Social media: another window to climb into

By Zaina Salem, Managing Editor
March 5, 2015
Rich Fields, the show's announcer, welcomes the audience on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Classic game show sells out

By Zaina Salem, Managing Editor
March 2, 2015
Steven Johnson spoke at the Akron Roundtable luncheon.

PBS host speaks on innovation

By Zaina Salem, Managing Editor
January 29, 2015
Students participate in the Power Plant Fiasco activity at the "True Colors" event.

Students discover their “True Colors”

By Zaina Salem, Managing Editor
November 17, 2014
Singer Dan Smith leads Bastille in their performance at E.J. Thomas Hall.

Bastille gives lively performance at E.J. Thomas Hall

By Zaina Salem, Managing Editor
October 27, 2014
The band urges the crowd to clap and sing along.

Rising band Grizfolk performs at Akron

By Zaina Salem, Managing Editor
October 27, 2014
Author Piper Kerman signs books for fans in the lobby of EJ Thomas Hall.

Author of ‘Orange is the New Black’ visits Akron

By Zaina Salem, Managing Editor
October 15, 2014
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[Photo] NBC Producer Dave Berg discusses Jay Leno

By Alicia Finch, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2014
Performers show off their dance to the audience.

Around the World party creates unity

By Zaina Salem, Managing Editor
September 23, 2014

Resources for students to think about

By Zaina Salem, Managing Editor
September 3, 2014
James greets some kids involved in his Wheels for Education program.

[Photo] Akron welcomes back James with celebration

By Tyler Jordan, Writer
August 15, 2014
University of Akron President Scott Scarborough attends an event at Infocision Stadium welcoming Lebron James back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The event also served as James' Family Reunion Barbecue for his Wheels for Education program.

UA honors alumnus John Puglia with the exhibit titled Never Not Working: The Art and Influence of John Puglia."

UA honors Akron artist John Puglia

By Zaina Salem, Managing Editor
July 29, 2014
Verses from the holy Quran, the sacred book of Muslims.

No food for the soul

By Zaina Salem, Managing Editor
July 23, 2014

[Video] Scarborough tours UA

By Dakota Phillips, Copy Editor
July 21, 2014
President Scott Scarborough greets a campus worker while touring the campus on Scarborough's first day on campus.

President Scott Scarborough talks with students at the Rec Center on Scarborough's first day on campus.

[Photo] President's first day on campus

July 2, 2014
The College of Engineering Celebrates a 100 year centennial.

[Photo] College of Engineering celebrates centennial

By Dakota Phillips, Copy Editor
June 26, 2014
President Proenza stands before loved ones to give his last speech to law graduates.

Proenza’s last commencement speech

By Zaina Salem, Managing Editor
June 23, 2014

[Video] Proenza gives final advice

By Alicia Finch, Editor-in-Chief
June 16, 2014
Incoming President Scott Scarborough addresses a public forum on campus May 12, 2014.

UA plans next chapter with new president

By Zaina Salem, Managing Editor
June 16, 2014

“MythBusters” comes to EJ Thomas Hall

By Zaina Salem
December 5, 2013

Survival tips for finals week

By Zaina Salem
November 19, 2013

Play takes a new perspective on the lives of Americans

By Zaina Salem
April 18, 2013
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