Male birth control study
By Michelle DeShon, Opinion Editor
November 7, 2016
A new form of male birth control was being studied, but trials ceased due to the side effects men were experiencing. A hormone shot that lowered sperm count was given to the male trialists every eight weeks. The study found that it would be about 96 percent effective in preventing pregnancy. A tota...
Scarborough looks to round out his team
By Kristina Aiad-Toss, Photo Editor
April 25, 2016
“There’s still a few more pieces of the puzzle that I have left to place,” said University of Akron President Scott Scarborough regarding the seven vacant positions on his management team for next fall semester. Mentioned by Scarborough at the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting o...
Black Male Summit empowers young men
By Dylan Reynolds
April 11, 2016
Empowerment, enrichment, engagement, and encouragement. Those were four goals of the ninth annual Black Male Summit, which was held this past weekend at the John S. Knight Convention Center and the Student Union. Over the course of two days – Friday and Saturday – participants attended a series...
Black Male Summit scheduled for this weekend
By Logan Lane, Copy Editor
April 6, 2016
The University of Akron will host its 9th annual Black Male Summit this Friday and Saturday, focusing on how media affects black male identity. The two-day event features more than 60 panel discussions, breakout sessions, and workshops. Russ Mitchell, managing editor at WKYC-TV, will moderate. ...
Black Male Summit
By Kristina Aiad-Toss, News Writer
April 13, 2015
UA hosted the eighth annual Black Male Summit last weekend, which sought to “improve and increase retention and graduation of African-American males in higher education,” according to the Summit’s webpage. This year’s event focused on the influences of media, culture and sports on black males’...
Eighth Black Male Summit to address inequities
By Ian Vanek, News Writer
March 30, 2015
The eighth annual Black Male Summit will be returning Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11 to The University of Akron’s campus. The Black Male Summit was started in 2008 and brings together national leaders, educators, policy makers, civic organizations, and myriad other disciplines to addre...
Evolution of the male sexual icon
By Abigail Chaff
April 4, 2013
Abigail Chaff When you think about it, would Frank Sinatra be considered handsome today? Not in the slightest. Our 21st century idea of good looking is within the parameters of chiseled abs and a nice tan. I suppose Old Blue Eyes wouldn’t equate to the modern day “Guidos,” but doesn’t that ju...
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