The University of Akron speech and debate team hosted the Ohio Forensics Association (OFA) Tournament, which is the state championship tournament for speech and debate, at the University of Akron on Feb. 14 and 15. Schools from all over the state come and compete at this tournament, such as Ohio University, Cedarville University, and several others. The tournament consists of international public...
Students, faculty, and staff at the University of Akron will gather outside the Student Union on Monday, March 4, at noon as part of a statewide Day of Action to support academic freedom in higher education. The demonstration, organized by Akron-AAUP, aligns with similar efforts at universities across Ohio in response to Senate Bill 1, which participants say threatens faculty rights and academic integrity. "Senate...
On Wednesday, March 5 at 5:30 p.m., RooCatholic is hosting an Ash Wednesday Mass in the Gradner Theater inside of the Jean Hower Taber Student Union. According to its President, Charlie Rizk, RooCatholic, a registered student organization at The University of Akron, wants to ensure that individuals from all faiths and backgrounds know that they are invited and welcome to the Ash Wednesday service. Ash...
The National Museum of Psychology’s “Psychology Takes Flight” exhibit opened on Feb. 5. The exhibit highlights the work of psychologists in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II with various displays and interactive activities. “If you were in World War II and you had applied to be in the Army or Army Air Forces, what were the first steps that you would have to go through?” asked...
The University of Akron Recreation Center invites students, members and non-members over the age of 18 to attend an affordable weekend climbing trip to the world-renowned Red River Gorge. The trip takes place April 10-13 and several spaces are still left for anyone interested in attending. Located in Kentucky, The Red River Gorge is known for its geological, biological, and cultural significance....
Students, faculty, and staff at the University of Akron will gather outside the Student Union on Monday, March 4, at noon as part of a statewide...
Simply having a wonderful Christmas time in the Cleveland Zoo this year! The “Wild Winter Lights” in the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo made a...
Recently, Akron’s men’s and women’s basketball teams each took on the Kent State Golden Flashes, one winning and the other facing defeat. The...
Downtown Akron’s game and hobby store, Full Grip Games, has recently expanded, moving to a space that is five times its original size. With...