Students attend largest marketing competition
By Kaitlin Erdman
April 11, 2016
This past weekend, The University of Akron’s Fisher Institute for Professional Selling sent four students to the largest sales competition in existence. The National Collegiate Sales competition (NCSC), held at Kennesaw State University in Georgia, is an 18-year-old competition for sales student...
Why cultural diversity matters in college
By Brittany Gregg, Opinion Editor
February 3, 2016
Throughout the month of February, students here at The University of Akron are encouraged to join in and celebrate Black History Month. It is a time of the year where the student body and surrounding communities are educated on the knowledge, pride, understanding, and empowerment of the African-Amer...
Connections to the career world
By Christopher Seifert, Writer
September 24, 2015
UA will host its annual fall Career Fair Week in the Student Union from October 6 to 8. All students and alumni are invited to attend the fair for free and no pre-registration is necessary. The Career Fair Week is a great opportunity for students to showcase their talents and strengths to potential empl...
Experience is essential
By Brittany Gregg, Opinion Editor
November 10, 2014
In high school, one may have worked to afford nights out with friends at the movies, weekends at the mall, or even saving for college. As a student, working means saving for necessities and being more responsible with one’s funds. In order to pay for rent, bills, car maintenance, or simply tuition,...
Breaking NFL records
January 29, 2013
Matthew Balsinger Every football season in the NFL, there is a player poised to set a new record. This past season Calvin Johnson was that man, setting a new record for total reception yards per season. With the increasing focus on quarterback and wide receiver performance in the league, it’s no surpri...
