Charity event to honor Zak Husein
By Zaina Salem, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2016
Students are taking the initiative to honor Zak Husein — the UA International Business student who was killed over a month ago in an armed robbery — by planning a charity event to commemorate his life and friendships. The idea came about during a conversation between student Justin Cohen and Asso...
UA students volunteer abroad; Zips for Haiti raises $4,000
By Kristina Aiad-Toss, Photo Editor
January 25, 2016
Rather than spending their winter breaks relaxing, a group of 25 University of Akron students ventured abroad on a service trip to Ouanaminthe, Haiti and visited a school called Institution Univers (IU) from Jan. 10-17. The study abroad program, part of a Leadership Experience Project, occurred for...
Raising awareness for homelessness
By Paul Clifford and Sofia Syed
November 18, 2015
Financially supporting oneself can be a challenge — people may turn to the government for help, but is it really enough? One in seven individuals in the Akron-Canton area is food insecure, meaning they lack regular access to safe and nutritious food, according to Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. ...
Students honor Earth Day
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
April 23, 2015
In honor of Earth Day, a tree was planted outside of the Union by the Honors Complex and Orr Hall Government from Residence Hall Council and Brian and Company from Tallmadge Landscaping Company. Travis Pero, president of Honors Complex and Orr Hall Government from RHC said, “Were hoping to do this...
‘Let’s Grow Akron’ receives $850 donation at Impact Luncheon
By Kristina Aiad-Toss, News Writer
April 15, 2015
As part of National Volunteer Week, UA’s Department of Student Life hosted the UA Impact Luncheon. Faculty and students gathered for the event on Tuesday, April 14 in the Union. Alison Doehring, assistant director of Student Life, organized the event to engage students, staff, and faculty in service...
‘Cuts for a Cause’
By Kelly Unger, Writer
April 15, 2015
Women take pride in how their hair looks; it is a statement of identity. But women who undergo treatment for cancer might lose their hair. On Tuesday, April 14, UA hosted "Cuts for a Cause,” an event that accepted donations for Pantene's Beautiful Lengths program. This is the second time UA has...
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