Hypnotist puts crowd to sleep
By Julie Mullet, Writer
September 29, 2015
UA students volunteered to perform hilarious and embarrassing acts in front of the EJ Thomas Hall auditorium on Sept. 23. Renowned hypnotist and UA favorite Michael C. Anthony instructed all those who braved the stage to focus on his hand as he began to hypnotize them. Once they had been put unde...
PigPen comes to E.J. Thomas Hall
By Samantha Hickey, News Editor
September 21, 2015
In spite of a lukewarm audience, PigPen Theatre Co. instantly brought life to E.J. Thomas’s Stage Door when they stepped on stage on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The band’s unique sound, humor, and smooth transitions from instrument to instrument, often mid-song, captured the audience’s attention alm...
Knight Foundation announces $250,000 grant
By Spencer DeVeau, News Writer
April 13, 2015
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is at it again. Last Wednesday, April 8, the Knight Foundation announced a $250,000 grant to The University of Akron. UA can use the grant for whatever it needs; but, according to an emailed statement by UA President Scott Scarborough, the funding could...
Pianists strike UA chords
By Jaclyn Scarborough, Writer
March 16, 2015
Music filled the air on Sunday, March 15 at E.J. Thomas as 39 pianists showcased their incredible talents at MonsterPianos! It was billed as a piano recital, but it was presented on a much larger scale. Eight grand pianos were arranged in a semicircle onstage with multiple pianists playing simultaneously,...
