Bodenschatz, Galehouse win USG presidential election

By Logan Lane, Copy Editor

April 11, 2016

Megan Bodenschatz has won the the 2016-2017 Undergraduate Student Government presidential election, USG announced at its weekly senate meeting last Thursday, April 7. Bodenschatz and her vice president Sterling Galehouse received 57.6 percent of the vote, beating out Isaac Lampner and running-mate C...

Megan Bodenschatz for president, Sterling Galehouse for vice president

March 31, 2016

Why do you want to be president?  P: I want to be a part of the process that helps make the changes students want and deserve by listening to my peers’ needs and accurately advocating for them. VP: I believe that Megan offers the most experience and knowledge when it comes to USG and the lea...

UA Alternative Spring Break

By Samantha Hickey, Assistant Editor

March 30, 2016

A group of University of Akron students ditched the beach and traded in their swimsuits for shovels and work gloves last week. Over spring break, nearly 100 students spent a combined 3,056 hours volunteering in UA’s Alternative Spring Break (ASB) in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. The Flor...

Remembering Donald McIntyre

By Megan Hanft, Writer

February 22, 2016

On Feb. 14, Donald McIntyre of the Department of Polymer Science passed away at the age of 87. He attributed 30 years of service to The University of Akron in his field. McIntyre grew up in Detroit and found his passion for chemistry in high school. He encountered several teachers that influenced hi...

Faculty pianist delights crowd

By William Singer, News Editor

September 9, 2014

Faculty pianist Megan Denman performed Saturday evening at The University of Akron. The performance took place at Guzzetta Recital Hall on Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. as Denman showcased her playing ability. Denman interacted with the crowd at various points in the show. She addressed the crowd at an...