The Buchtelite

Students Split Over Decision to End Five Star Fridays

UA leaders have announced the elimination of the short-lived four-day class schedule due to numerous factors.

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...

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

As a student with physical disabilities, a wheelchair, and more medical equipment, I am tired of my voice not being heard in the discussion of Five-Star Fridays.

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...

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...