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The Editorially Independent Voice of The University of Akron

The Buchtelite

The Editorially Independent Voice of The University of Akron

The Buchtelite

Survivors sign pink tire in honor of breast cancer awareness month.

Making Strides toward a cure

By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor October 19, 2015

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the American Cancer Society hosted its 16th annual Making Strides against Breast Cancer walk on Sunday, Oct. 18. Making Strides is a noncompetitive 5k walk...

Cancer Survivor Directs "I Need More Time. Thanks!"

October 27, 2011
“I Need More Time! Thanks!” written by Yulia Gray and directed by Caorl Eustey, begins with a woman who finds a lump in her breast. From that point on, the audience is taken on a journey with her from the time she discovers the abnormality to the decision that so many woman face. Will I call the doctor? Should I call the doctor? What is the next step? Do I really want to know what this is or is it easier to ignore it? “A lot of people are afraid of knowing,” Eustey said. “But knowing is the first step to survival.”

Barnes and Noble College picturing a cure through social media

October 4, 2011
Social media is being used for social advancement at The University of Akron’s Barnes and Noble bookstore. A recent email was sent out to all UA students asking them to utilize Facebook for a good cause. For every student who changes his or her profile picture to a pink ribbon and becomes a fan of the Barnes & Noble College page, Barnes & Noble College will donate a dollar, with a maximum donation of $10,000, to the Youth Survival Coalition.
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