Happy holidays from The Buchtelite

By Buchtelite Editorial Board

December 9, 2015

Tomorrow marks the last day of fall classes. After the weekend, finals will try to claim our sanity. But once finals are over, the much-anticipated winter break begins. Before we know it, spring semester will be upon us, and the college cycle will continue. And we’ll be here. We promise to do ou...

Students jazz things up at Guzzetta

By Jaclyn Scarborough, writer

December 9, 2015

The “Large Jazz Ensembles” concert showcased the many talents of UA’s music students, and included many solo performances, allowing many of the students to have their moment in the spotlight. UA’s School of Music presented this end-of-the-semester jazz concert on Dec. 7 in Guzzetta Hall. The ...

UAPD teams up with athletic department for local food bank

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 games until Dec. 21 to have the opportunity to “Cram the cROOzer.” A University Police cruiser...

Help Akron Hope deliver holiday cheer

By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor

December 9, 2015

This time of year is considered to be the most giving season of all. UA students, faculty, and staff have the chance to brighten the day of students who attend Helen Arnold Community Learning Center by participating in “Wrapping Night.” Hosted by Akron Hope, Wrapping Night will be held on Dec. 11 in ...

“The Spirit of Christmas” concert

By Paige Purtz, Writer

December 7, 2015

The Christmas story is one that the average person is very familiar with. Many people have grown up seeing it in nativity scenes, reading about it in books, or hearing about it in church. The Chapel in Akron is gathering for their  44th annual Christmas concert, “The Spirit of Christmas,” to...

Celebrate the season without the stressors

By Natalyia Calhoun, Student Writer

December 2, 2015

During the holiday season, many students are more prone to stress than any other time of the year. Stress could be the result of frantically getting the perfect gifts together for loved ones, friends, and even roommates. Even the thought of what to eat, how to prepare, and where it will all take plac...

Donation drive to give back to Akron community

By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor

November 23, 2015

The winter holiday season is considered to be the most giving season of all. One way to help out this season is by participating in ServeAkron’s Winter Wishes Donation Drive. This annual donation drive offers two ways for students, faculty and staff to give back and help those who are less fortu...

Girl About Campus: How to survive the holidays

December 4, 2012

Written by: Helen Dauka In a city away from your hometown, things seem to be going smoothly. You feel confident, happy and independent. So why, during every holiday season, does it seem like my portfolio, which I’ve spent the last four years beefing up, gets thrown out the window in exchange for ...