Akron has an abundance of unique small businesses and one of those that I just discovered is Akron Honey Company. Owner and beekeeper Brent Wesley calls his company “The Sweet Spot of Akron, Ohio.”...
I found your retail therapy fix for finals week. NOTO North and NOTO South – two unique boutiques in Akron – are sure to give your mind a short break with some relaxing shopping.
NOTO North features...
Time Traveler Records is by far my favorite record store in Akron and it’s just about 10 minutes away from campus. You should shop at local businesses in order to give back to the community members that...
Want to taste some quality wines while viewing quality art exhibits? This wine bar, art gallery and music venue needs to be your next location for date night and girl’s night. This elegant wine bar is...
While many are unhappy with the outcome of the election, some may be truly considering what they said about moving to our happy neighbour up north, Canada. Once a harmless joke, it’s now something you...
I know you’ll be binge eating yourself to oblivion on Thanksgiving, so why not stop by Sweet Mary’s Bakery for a festive pie and add just a few more calories.
Baker Mary Hospodarsky has...
Are you a self-proclaimed comic book nerd? Stop by Rubber City Comics (RCC) in downtown Akron to expand your collection. You deserve to treat yourself because it’s almost finals week.
The comic book...
Imagine you’re studying at the Akron Public Library downtown and your stomach lets out a deep rumble. You have so much work to get done that your growling stomach is an inconvenience. You need something...
Congratulations, you’ve made it through college. It’s a huge accomplishment for anyone. It’s the initial step in the pursuit of a career that will bring you closer to your life’s goals.
This...
Think of BLU Jazz + as a fancier version of your usual club hangout with your crew. This club is located in downtown Akron, so it is quite accessible for UA students.
BLU Jazz + is known for its quality...
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...
It’s no secret that Donald Trump is concerned with the possibility of voter fraud in a system he thinks is rigged against him. To keep the Democrats from underhandedly winning the election, Trump is...
On Monday evening, Oct. 24, Joe Benes of UA’s photography department passed away unexpectedly due to complications from surgery.
Benes was a well-known staff member of Photography Instructional &...
I’m pro-choice and I’m in control of my body.
I first went to Planned Parenthood over two years ago for medical reasons. After prolonged pelvic pain, which at the time I thought was being caused...
Imagine the crunching of dead leaves under your feet and breathing in the smells of the woods surrounding you. Fall hiking is a great way to relax and, in Akron, there is so much beautiful scenery. If...
As I’m sure you gathered from my first Hidden Gem of the semester, Chill Artisan Ice Cream, I consume too much ice cream. I worked at an ice cream parlor for about five-and-a-half years, which has...
With midterms and exams in full swing, students can be found cramming in every campus building. I’m sharing one of my favorite spots with you. For the past few semesters, all of my classes have been...
If an omelette with gooey cheese and a Bloody Mary for breakfast is your thing, The Eye Opener is your spot.
It has a variety of breakfast classics: omelettes, pancakes, waffles, sausage, bacon, gourmet...
While it may be more well known than some of my previous Hidden Gems, Rubber City Clothing should be a go-to for any Akronite, native or new, who needs some Akron-proud gear in their wardrobe. For those...
Film: Magnificent Seven
There are different types of people when it comes to seeing a movie: people who strictly pirate, those who go just for date night, the occasional goers, or even those who get...
I encourage everyone to adopt from this shelter. It’s a non-profit organization that is funded by donations. From its website, oneofakindpets.com, this is its mission statement: “One of a Kind Pet...
I was driving down the road behind Swensons Drive-In the other day and I saw this shop, The Bookseller, out of the corner of my eye. I quickly pulled into the parking lot because I knew it would be perfect...
I sincerely love Akron. I was born here and as much as I like living here, I have noticed some things that have struck me as a little weird.
We still get nerdily excited when we see the Goodyear blimp,...
I’m a self-proclaimed master at thrifting. I step out of the house in an outfit made entirely of thrift store finds and still feel like a billion bucks. I love when someone compliments me on something...
Akron Glass Works has been providing Akronites with a hands-on glassblowing experience for 10 years and is currently the only glassblowing studio and gallery in Akron. It was previously located across...
Do your homework & assignments. Hey guys, mom here. Not really, but one big thing a lot of freshmen don’t seem to understand is how important homework and assignments really are. Trust me:...
Today’s Hidden Gem of Akron, Don Drumm Studios & Gallery, is within walking distance of campus - so there’s no excuse for not checking it out. Why not absorb some art during a break between classes?...
During the last few weeks of the summer I was on a date night with my boyfriend. As we were walking down High Street near Nightlight Cinema, I noticed a quirky ice cream sign on the side of a brick building....
A Medal of Honor recipient came to The University of Akron on Friday, Feb. 19 to speak about his time spent on duty overseas.
Army Sgt. Kyle White received a Medal of Honor, the U.S.’s highest military...
“In the four years I’ve been here, I’ve never seen the room this full,” said USG President Taylor Swift while addressing the audience at last week's student government senate meeting.
Sixteen...
UA’s email system is changing; however, those affected might not even notice.
The current “on-premise” system, Microsoft Exchange 2007, will change to a new “cloud-based” system, Exchange...
UA recently released a survey that aims to assess the state of sexual misconduct on campus.
“I believe the survey is a powerful first step in understanding sexual misconduct at The University...
