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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

Retired NBA player Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna “GiGi” Bryant were killed in a helicopter crash along with seven other victims on Sunday, Jan. 26.

Basketball Fans Left in Shock After Kobe Bryant, 13-Year-Old Daughter Die in Helicopter Crash

By Kaitee Horstmann, Copy Editor February 4, 2020

Basketball fans around the world were left in shock after NBA legend Kobe Bryant, 41, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna “GiGi” Bryant and seven others died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California...

Students enrolled in the UA course will have the opportunity to mentor students in the Akron Public Schools.

LeBron’s Foundation offers mentorship course

By Samantha Hickey, News Editor November 9, 2015

Starting this upcoming spring semester, The University of Akron students will have an opportunity to register for a three-credit “I Promise Urban Youth Mentorship Course.” “University students...

FIrst Lady Michelle Obama and LeBron James share the stage.

First Lady, King James: Better make room for higher education

By Tyeal Howell, [email protected] October 21, 2015

  The First Lady and The King teamed up to discuss the importance of higher education at The University of Akron yesterday in the James A. Rhodes Arena. “LeBron might be your hero,...

The LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education under construction.

How about LeBron’s name on the College of Education?

By Stephanie Halle, Writer October 19, 2015

In the print version of this article, The Buchtelite incorrectly wrote that the "LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education" would be showing up on graduating students' degrees; the phrase...

Poet Lemon Andersen debuts new LeBron poem (with video)

By Terry Rabbitts, [email protected] September 28, 2015

Sunday night at E.J. Thomas Hall, poet Lemon Andersen introduced a follow up to "Rubber City Soul", a poem he wrote for Nike for LeBron James. Andersen's work as a poet has been featured many times...

In his conversation with Kristen Ledlow, LeBron revealed each shoe will have the word 'Akronite' printed on it.

King James stops home

By Terry Rabbitts, [email protected] September 27, 2015

LeBron James and Nike unveiled the new LeBron 13 shoe in a private event tonight at The University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall. The shoe was revealed just a day before the Cavaliers hold media day in...

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