Hypnotist dazzles audience at EJ
By Hamzah Syed, hms91@zips.uakron.edu
September 19, 2016
Last Wednesday, Sept. 14, hypnotist Michael C. Anthony gave an exceptional 9:09 p.m. performance at The University of Akron’s EJ Thomas Hall, which was organized by the Residence Hall Programming Board (RHPB). This was his 17th time performing at UA. Anthony is a single act who entertains the c...
Coffee and chat with the president
By Grant Morgan, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2016
Around lunchtime yesterday, University of Akron interim President Matthew Wilson came to the Student Union Starbucks Lounge to introduce himself to students and answer their questions in an informal, town-hall-type event put on by UA’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG). It was yet another in...
Bridging STEM fields
By Kaitlin Erdman
April 6, 2016
Over the weekend, The National Inventor’s Hall of Fame STEM Middle School hosted its sixth BEST (Bridging Engineering, Science, and Technology) Medicine Engineering Fair. This event, orchestrated by the Biomedical Engineering Department of The University of Akron, is designed to promote interest...
What you might have missed
By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
January 25, 2016
Finals week is demanding, and it’s often difficult for students to keep up with anything other than studying, finishing final projects, and taking tests. Then, when winter break comes, many take full advantage of the respite from classes by directing all their focus to other aspects of their lives...
Burns, Williams featured in third Town Hall meeting
By Logan Lane, Copy Editor
November 16, 2015
At the third meeting in the Undergraduate Student Government’s Town Hall series, students picked up the microphone to hurl questions — directly, this time — at UA Vice President of Advancement Larry Burns and new Director of Athletics Lawrence Williams. “It makes it hard for [administrato...
Town Hall meeting leaves something to be desired
By Buchtelite Editorial Board
October 7, 2015
Monday’s USG Town Hall meeting with Scott Scarborough held great promises, but left something to be desired. The idea of a town hall meeting carries a strong connotation of intimacy: guests openly presenting ideas, voicing opinions, asking questions; panelists giving candid, thoughtful responses—all ...
EJ links with Playhouse Square, Civic Theater
By Zaina Salem, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2015
The University of Akron is partnering with Playhouse Square and the Akron Civic Theatre to present the “Broadway in Akron” series at EJ Thomas Hall. With the new two-year agreement, the series will continue as scheduled on the UA Events website. The future of “Broadway in Akron” was...
USG seeks transparency with ‘Town Hall’ series
By Logan Lane, Copy Editor
September 14, 2015
Last Thursday, Sept. 10, UA’s Undergraduate Student Government gathered at the Student Union Starbucks lounge to discuss a summer of radical changes, questionable cuts, and concerns over a lack of administrative transparency. USG’s Facebook page described the event as “an open forum where st...
What’s happening with Dining Services?
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 provides professional services to communities and institutions worldwide. It operates on many ...
Rescue operations training
By Nicholas Summers, Copy Editor
February 18, 2015
Students might have seen a dozen firetrucks and EMS vehicles between James A. Rhodes Arena and Kolbe Hall on Feb. 11 and 12. These drills were run by the Summit County Technical Rescue Operations whose abilities go beyond just firefighting and EMS. The drills took place inside of a small tunn...
Knight Foundation funds free tickets
By Grant Morgan, Arts & Life Editor
February 9, 2015
There is an old venue using new means to promote art and culture near downtown Akron. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation recently awarded EJ Thomas Hall with $120,000. This money will be used for this season and next to give free tickets to young adults ages 25 to 40. ZipTix, the program...
Bon Appétit, étudiants! Rob's Cafe
March 12, 2013
Bianca Tan From good old American comfort food to healthy wraps and vegetable dishes, one can find almost anything at Rob’s. From french fries to spicy food that reminds you of Indian cuisine, one can find selections at Rob’s to satisfy any craving. “The variety at Rob’s is a lot better this semester,” said UA st...
Bon Appétit, étudiants! Rob’s Cafe
March 12, 2013
Bianca Tan From good old American comfort food to healthy wraps and vegetable dishes, one can find almost anything at Rob’s. From french fries to spicy food that reminds you of Indian cuisine, one can find selections at Rob’s to satisfy any craving. “The variety at Rob’s is a lot better this semester,” said UA st...
