Akron has an abundance of unique small businesses and one of those that I just discovered is Akron Honey Company. Owner and beekeeper Brent Wesley calls his company “The Sweet Spot of Akron, Ohio.”...
Imagine you’re studying at the Akron Public Library downtown and your stomach lets out a deep rumble. You have so much work to get done that your growling stomach is an inconvenience. You need something...
Concerned about the library being packed for finals week? Join The University of Akron’s Interfraternity and Panhellenic Council for Cram Jam, which is a 45-minute study session with 15-minute breaks...
Some University of Akron students decided to end their semester with tiki torches, hula skirts, and a giant beach ball.
These students attended the Zips Programming Network’s (ZPN) Hawaiian Festival...
Under the tender remembrance and hopeful charity of yesterday’s food-packaging event held in memory of Zak Husein, the UA student arbitrarily shot and killed last December, lies the quiet disclosure...
To learn more about different cultures, the College of Business Administration (CBA) held its annual International Day on April 13.
Hosted by the CBA Graduate Cross Cultural Committee, International...
In its third year, the Big Love Fest of Akron filled Summit Artspace with a family-friendly celebration of the community’s art, music, dance, food, spirituality, and connection.
Big Love was held...
Over 90 students voted to decide The University of Akron’s Next Top Pizza at a fundraiser event on Feb. 18. The $1,000 raised will be donated to the Akron Canton Food Bank.
UA’s Interfraternity...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• December 9, 2015
The University of Akron Police Department teamed up with the athletic department to help the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend home football and basketball...
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...
By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
• August 22, 2015
Students can expect a different dining experience this fall, as UA recently hired the Aramark Corporation to take over its Dining Services.
Aramark is a big company—207th of the list of Fortune 500s—that...
Numerous students were asked about their opinions on UA Dining Services. Though their meal plans differ, their opinions often coincide. After each question and its student responses is the response from...
Campus libraries offer an alternative to paying cash for late fines that also benefits the Akron-Canton Food Bank, with food as an accepted form of payment.
Through Sunday, April 5, the university accepts...
The University of Akron now has dining options for when you're on the go and on your way to class. Food Trucks are now available on Buchtel Mall, across the street from the Buckingham Building and by the...
It’s 3:43 a.m. and I’m piling as much food into my stomach as I possibly can. I guzzle down a bottle of water as I try almost unsuccessfully to keep my heavy eyelids open. I contemplate making a peanut...
Heather Beyer
Local entrepreneur John Cavileer, opened a second Pita Pit location in Akron on Wednesday.
Calvileer’s first location can be found at 325 S. Main St. in downtown Akron.
“The first...
Written by: Diane Ferritto
Two weeks ago I shared a little bit about my heritage and how my appreciation of food began. I’m sure you know that just because your parents raise you a certain way, that...
Written by: Diane Ferritto
This past Thursday, I had the privilege of attending Goodwill's Taste of Vintage event. The annual event features a fashion show of all of the vintage attire that has been donated...
Written by: Diane Ferritto
When you think "Italian," there are a few things that come to mind. One of the first is likely to be food. I like to think that my heritage has significantly contributed to...
Written by: Abigail Chaff
The face of someone who has just found a hair in their food may be the most priceless face to behold. It is inevitably going to happen to you. No one is immune to the horror...
Written by: Ethan Robinson
Featuring the global fried chicken king, weighing in at ten-piece bucket! Skinned, battered, deep-fried! They call him the colonel — you know his real name, folks: it’s...
Written by: Helen Dauka
I was in love with Roo Commons. It was the first time I’d ever lived off campus. I was five minutes away from campus, two minutes away from McDonald’s, and oh-so close to the...
Written by: Lois Elswick
Luigi’s has been serving home-cooked Italian cuisine since 1949, making it one of the longest-running Italian restaurants in Akron.
Such a legacy doesn't come easily to most...
Written by: Gabrielle Glandorf
According to UA Dining Services, “Residence hall students are required to participate in the University dining plan options.” For most people, this just means selecting...
Written by: Miranda Santos
Wandering freshmen students won’t be the only new addition to the downtown Akron scene. After one month, Insomnia Cookies has introduced themselves to the Main Street block...
Written by: Lois Elswick
Golden Dragon Restaurant, located on State Rd., truly offers their guests a unique dining experience.
Serving both Chinese and Japanese cuisine, the restaurant not only offers...
As college students, good food and good food ideas are always a top priority. Luckily for us, downtown Akron houses a variety of restaurants for all tastes.
Recently, I stopped in for lunch at the Diamond Delicatessen on South Main. I was met by an old-school atmosphere where the employees greet their customers by their first names and inquire about their business and family life.
The Deli, which has been under its current ownership for nearly 15 years, strives to make their customer service personal across its vast clientele. Serving anywhere from 200-400 sandwiches a day, the Deli houses a fast-paced atmosphere without being dismissive of its customers.
Students who visit the Ohio Burger in the Student Union may have noticed some changes to the establishment made last week.
The changes, which include a repositioning of the line and register, additional menu offers and a new 99-cent promotion, were prompted in response to congestion in the Union and Catering Operation’s desire to compete with other on-campus eateries.
