Akron students to take first ride on record-breaking coaster at Cedar Point
By Samantha Hickey, Assistant Online Editor
May 2, 2016
A lucky group of students from The University of Akron will get to experience the very first ride on Cedar Point’s new record-breaking roller coaster thanks to the LeBron James Family Foundation. On Thursday, May 5, the I PROMISE mentors and mentees will buckle up at a private event and speed off at...
The Sweet Swan of Avon; alive on the day of his death
By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
April 25, 2016
William Shakespeare was quite alive last week when The University of Akron celebrated the 400th anniversary of his death. Last Friday, April 22, UA’s English and Archival Services departments teamed up to host an afternoon of all things Shakespeare and his works, which included two presentations...
Slacklining pro to appear on campus
April 6, 2016
Famed for flipping, twisting, and tricking in the air—all on a two inch thick rope—Red Bull sponsored slackliner Alex Mason will visit UA’s campus this Monday, April 11, at 12 p.m. If weather permits, Mason will perform his stunts on or near Coleman Common. Slacklining, similar to tight...
EXL Launch Week day one: introductions, millennials
By Zaina Salem, Grant Morgan, and Dylan Reynolds
March 2, 2016
“The notion that you have to pick between what you love and paying the bills is absurd,” said Jeff Hoffman, co-founder of Priceline and founding director of The University of Akron’s new EXL Center. A series of events to launch the EXL Center — short for Experiential Learning Center for E...
Key issues on the table
By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
February 8, 2016
According to University spokesman Wayne Hill, the "proposed course fees" mentioned in this article are for law students in the UA School of Law's international program in Asia, and for Fire and Hazardous Materials students for the purchasing of protective clothing. After an eventful week in which...
Big gift, new name
By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
February 4, 2016
Yesterday, UA announced plans to change the name of its Honors College after receiving a $3 million gift from alumni Gary and Pamela Williams. The gift expands the Williamses’ $7 million bequest given to the University in 2008, which turns their total commitment to more than $10 million. But even ...
Chick-fil-A, Panda Express now serving
By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
January 25, 2016
Last week on the first day of spring classes, Jan. 19, a few new and what are likely to be popular dining venues opened on campus. What was Ohio Burger in the Student Union is now a Chick-fil-A and a Panda Express, while in the Polsky Building, Summit Bistro and the Candy Bar are now a Chick-fil-A...
Graduate assistantships on chopping block
By Kristina Aiad-Toss, Photo Editor
November 16, 2015
The headline of the print version of this article incorrectly implied that graduate assistantships will be cut; however, the elimination of some, not all, graduate assistantships is not assured, but is being discussed at this time. In response to persisting budget problems at The Uni...
Faculty Senate committee formed to consider lack of confidence vote on Scarborough
By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
November 9, 2015
University President Scott Scarborough might soon receive a formal “lack of confidence” expression from the UA Faculty Senate. A resolution “to create an ad hoc committee to consider proposing a resolution expressing the Senate’s lack of confidence in President Scarborough” was passed...
Open carry walk on Saturday
By Grant Morgan, News Editor
April 22, 2015
Don’t be surprised to see a group of people openly wielding firearms on UA’s campus this weekend. Jeffry Smith, a National Rifle Association Certified Firearms Instructor and Life Member, organized an “Open Carry/Firearm Education Walk” for Saturday, April 25 on UA’s campus. Smith has do...
Atheists discuss questions on God
By Michelle DeShon, News Writer
April 21, 2015
Sipping Einstein Bros coffee and holding handmade “Ask an Atheist” signs, a group of students stood in the rain last Thursday, April 16, to discuss the existence of a god. It was “Ask an Atheist” day, put on by members of UA’s Secular Student Alliance. Members gathered outside Bierce from...
Starbucks: to renew or not to renew
By Spencer Skolnick, News Writer
April 1, 2015
The end of The University of Akron’s contract with Starbucks is stirring debate on campus; students are concerned with whether it will stay or get replaced. The contract between UA and Starbucks ends in August. Though Starbucks might leave, UA is taking its time deciding whether to continue its ...
Student opinions on Dining Services, administrative response
By Grant Morgan, News Writer
March 18, 2015
Numerous students were asked about their opinions on UA Dining Services. Though their meal plans differ, their opinions often coincide. After each question and its student responses is the response from Gary Goldberg, director of UA Dining Services and Administration. These responses contrast and serve...
Fair helps students get involved on campus
By Paula Ramsey, News Writer
March 9, 2015
The spring involvement fair transformed the Student Union into a hub of extracurricular opportunity last Thursday, March 5. UA holds four involvement fairs a year to promote organizations’ upcoming activities that are occurring on campus within the semester. “This allows student members of organizations, as well as organizations a...
