Conquering crutches

By Megan Hanft, Student Writer

May 4, 2016

Over the course of two semesters at The University of Akron, I have encountered numerous friends and students that are unable to fully participate in or efficiently get to class. The realization that some people struggle with these various tasks came to me when I had to help a friend on crutches make ...

Run off the end of semester stresses

By Keirsten Heckel, Student Writer

April 20, 2015

A common misconception among critics of running is that in order for you to be a runner one must be tall, lean, and able to run a 6-minute mile, when that is not at all the case. Anyone can be a runner if they want to. I run four days a week at 6 miles per run. I am not tall, nor am I a hundred pounds,...

Greek Life is good and fun

April 25, 2012

Written by: Zackary Betscher Greek is good: Being a part of Greek Life in college makes one’s college experience far better than not participating in Greek life. As I began college, I did not find friendships as close as I once had when I was in high school; I seriously considered leaving Akron un...