A total of 252 LED streetlights are being installed by Ohio Edison, a subsidiary for FirstEnergy Corp., in the South Exchange Street Corridor neighborhood thanks to a partnership between the City of Akron...
On Nov. 1, clocks were turned backward one hour for daylight savings. This resulted in brighter mornings and, sadly, darker evenings with the sun setting an hour earlier. This said, from five to six o’clock...
Students can expect a different dining experience this fall, as UA recently hired the Aramark Corporation to take over its Dining Services.
Aramark is a big company—207th of the list of Fortune 500s—that...
The University of Akron Police Department launched a new public safety system that rewards those who report crimes.
“See it. Report it. Get rewarded!” gives those who see illegal activity a chance...
UAPD is an acronym for University of Akron Police Department. The University of Akron Police Department is active 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year. They provide services to both...
By: Carley Ballow
“I’ve had random people come to my house, shake the door knob, see if it’s unlocked, then leave,” said sophomore Brittany Funk. “I wouldn’t say I don’t feel safe living...
I find myself disturbed about my safety on campus. I’m not questioning the security of the campus; my fear lies solely in elevator safety.
It sounds odd. I mean, how many times does one ride an elevator in a week?Regardless of how improbable, I found myself trapped in Elevator No. 4 in the Student Union for almost two hours on Sunday with two of my peers.
