The Counseling & Testing Center will be providing free screenings for depression and other mood disorders in the Jean Hower Taber Student Union and the Polsky Building on Oct. 3.
In honor of National...
The University of Akron Board of Trustees met this week and decided to name the Student Union in honor of Jean Hower Taber.
The estate of Jean Hower Taber has gifted UA $20 million. Taber passed away...
Concerned about the library being packed for finals week? Join The University of Akron’s Interfraternity and Panhellenic Council for Cram Jam, which is a 45-minute study session with 15-minute breaks...
Some University of Akron students decided to end their semester with tiki torches, hula skirts, and a giant beach ball.
These students attended the Zips Programming Network’s (ZPN) Hawaiian Festival...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• April 27, 2016
University of Akron student organizations had the opportunity to compete in Cupcake Wars, hosted by the Zips Programming Network, on April 25 in the Student Union.
Teams decorated their cupcakes with...
To celebrate Earth Day, the Zips Programming Network (ZPN) hosted Rock and Recycle on April 21 with featured bands Scenic Route and Spirit of the Bear.
At the event, which ran from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.,...
The Zips Programming Network (ZPN) collaborated with the American Sign Language Association and Office of Accessibility at The University of Akron to host an event honoring Deaf History Month on March...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• March 16, 2016
Balancing a full load of classes and a full-time job can be challenging and exhausting. To allow students to explore their options, The University of Akron’s Career Center hosted a Part-time and Seasonal...
By Sofia Syed , Arts & Life Editor
• March 7, 2016
Students were given the chance to perform songs, skits, dances, poetry, and stand-up comedy for Open Mic Night in the Student Union Starbucks Lounge last Wednesday, March 2.
This event was hosted by...
The University of Akron will return $4.1 million to its students after the Ohio Department of Education discovered UA’s facilities fee was improperly raised during the summer.
In its 2015 - 2016 budget,...
More than 1,800 people filled the The University of Akron’s Student Union on Feb. 20 to attend Zipcon, a convention on Japanese animation, otherwise known as anime. The event, organized by UA's Akron...
Although political science major Wyatt Nolker isn’t pursuing an art degree, he understands the importance of art and wants to share that with the rest of UA’s campus.
On Nov. 19, students gathered...
We all have done it. You’re out shopping with your friends, or you’ve had a really bad day and need a little retail therapy, when suddenly, you see the dress of your dreams. You look at the price tag...
The Zips Programming Network hosts events throughout the academic year to enhance student life on campus.
ZPN plans a wide variety of activities for UA students to participate in, such as Friday Nights...
On Sept. 25, ZPN Late Night hosted the Ballroom Dance Club to teach students how to swing dance.
At 10 p.m., a large number of students gathered in the Student Union, eager to learn.
To start, the...
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...
More than 60 students attended UA student organization Wanderlust’s Dive into Diversity Night on Sept. 9, in the Student Union Ballroom.
The intention of the event was to provide students with...
By Sofia Syed , Arts & Life Editor
• April 30, 2015
It’s that stressful time of the semester again where students are pulling all-nighters and cramming for finals.
The Union and the University Libraries are helping students alleviate their stress by...
The University of Akron’s Student Union is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
As part of campus’ “New Landscape for Learning” project, which started in 2000, 22 new buildings were...
President Scarborough has taken no time in making changes around campus in his first couple months of taking office. He has taken the liberty of rearranging the people who answer directly to him, reducing...
The theatre in the Student Union was packed on June 12th as the Iranian and Nigerian national teams faced off in the World Cup.
The University of Akron is a melting pot of students with different nationalities...
The Buchtelite followed President Scott Scarborough on his first day on campus, July 1. The tour included the new president walking with students to get a look at the campus he will be working on. This...
The Buchtelite spoke with students from around The University of Akron's campus about their hopes and wishes for the university. Students express their views as the shift from President Luis Proenza and...
Written by: Gabrielle Glandorf
On Oct. 18, University of Akron students will have a chance to meet with 126 potential employers in the Student Union Grand Ballroom.
“There is an opportunity for everyone...
Written by: Marcus Nicholson
This year, The University of Akron has added the College of Health Professions to its list of available health care programs.
The College of Health Professions is designed...
Written by: Gabrielle Glandorf
There has been a significant change to a few of the meal plans this year.
The traditional dining plans of 19, 15 or ten meals are no longer offering the 100 dining dollars...
Written by: Katelyn Freil
C-SPAN’s Campaign 2012 Digital Bus came to campus on Tuesday to offer an educational experience for students and an opportunity for them to look inside the campaign bus.
The...
Written by: Zaina Salem
Sharing a personal message with the world became reality to many students at the University of Akron. In the midst of Diversity Week, students of different races, religions, and...
Written by: Alex Didato
The Dear World last week brought together students and faculty in sharing what message they would like the world to know. Students of all majors and backgrounds gathered in front...
Written by: Beau Brown
"It feels weird to listen to tape recordings of people who have passed away. When years have passed since you've talked with someone, you can't help but to wonder what happened...
Written by: Morgan LaVallee
In case you’ve forgotten, it’s election season. And with the elections comes a poisonous amount of propaganda and lies from both parties.
But political rhetoric aside,...
Written by: Gabrielle Glandorf
In early June, the University of Akron Board of Trustees approved a $400 million master guide plan for campus development, created by Sasaki Associates, which focuses on...
Written by: Molly Gase
The third SpringFest will be on Friday from 3 to 10 p.m. on UA’s campus at Coleman Common, located between the Student Union and the Rec Center.
SpringFest is a festival meant...
Written by: Molly Gase
Phi Delta Epsilon is currently hosting Humans vs. Zombies on The University of Akron’s main campus to raise money for charity.
The sign-up table for the event, where participants...
By: Alexandra Didato
The Student Union was bustling as usual on Wednesday.
Students were crowded around the Market, conversing with friends at Starbucks and swinging by Zee’s for a quick snack in between...
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.
