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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

Five-Star Fridays was first implemented by former UA
President Matthew Wilson.

Students Split Over Decision to End Five Star Fridays

By Kaitee Horstmann, Copy Editor November 19, 2019

Students at The University of Akron are left with mixed opinions as several campus leaders announced that Five Star Fridays will be gradually coming to an end in the coming semesters. Five Star Fridays...

Using my spare time between classes this semester, I (left) helped table for the Buchtelite in the Student Union. This might not be possible during the fall semester.

Five-Star Fridays: Choose Between Health, Homework, Happiness

By Megan Parker, News Contributor May 4, 2018

With the end of my first year at The University of Akron almost in sight, I have been taking the time to look back at all the adventures I’ve been on, the friends I have made and the changes within myself...

Student Union.

Students to Expect 4-Day School Week in Fall

By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2018

“Five-Star Fridays,” an initiative that will shorten the school week for most students, is The University of Akron’s new approach to enhance students’ college experience. Starting in the fall...

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