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The Editorially Independent Voice of The University of Akron

The Buchtelite

Ashley Trunik, a nursing major, raps "Welcome to Miami" during Alpha Phi's Florida-themed Songfest performance.

Songfest raises $6,845 for kids with cancer

By Kristina Aiad-Toss, Photo Editor April 13, 2016

Twelve University of Akron sororities and fraternities sang and danced to raise money for children with cancer by competing at the 83rd annual Songfest competition last Sunday at E.J. Thomas Hall. Hosted...

Tau Kappa Epsilon gives a fun performance to summer songs of the 90's.

Song Fest raises record breaking numbers

By Jaclyn Scarborough, Arts & Life Writer April 13, 2015

UA’s Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life presented the 83rd annual Songfest. This year, Songfest raised a record breaking $8,059.75 for the children of Camp Quality and their families. It was an...

Competing comedians perform improvisational sketches in Union ballroom

‘Wild’n Out Comedy Jam’

By Jennifer Ramolt, Arts & Life Writer February 24, 2015

Akron’s National Panhellenic Council presented the Wild’n Out Comedy Jam at the Student Union on Feb 19. Students packed into the ballroom to laugh and participate in games with improv comedians in...

Insider's perspective: Greek life

Insider’s perspective: Greek life

By Corinne Bittner January 31, 2015

Greek life has a different connotation to everyone. To some, it may be the parties so often emphasized in movies, to others, an outlet for volunteering, and to the rest, a family. College years are full...

UA Students named man and woman of the year

March 22, 2012

Written by: Amy Nelson The Greek community at The University of Akron has been working for the past year to achieve high standards, increase community service hours and donation dollars and improve leadership...

Greek Myth

August 10, 2011

By Russ Friend Sitting in the back of a lecture hall gives me a great view of other students. Down in front of me a few rows sit some fraternity fellows. These poor schmucks are sure geek for the Greek. I...

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