With the Oct. 5 deadline to register to vote in Ohio approaching, there has been a large increase in efforts to get people registered.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, only 46.1 percent of eligible...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• February 27, 2020
Editor's Note: The Buchtelite previously provided coverage of the College Republicans organization at The University of Akron.
Students have the opportunity to get involved with politics on a local...
UA’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is now holding elections for next year’s president, vice president, and senate members. If you are an undergraduate, you should have received an email this...
For many freshmen in college, this is the first time they are able to vote in a big election; being knowledgeable about candidates, issues, and politics in general is key. Though it is apparent through...
Many people, especially younger generations, are discouraged by politics and voting due to negative publicity and information from news and peers. Many students show an expression of discontent about politicians...
Having moved to Akron, Ohio from Australia, I have always wondered why voting, by many, is considered unimportant in the United States. Being born and raised in a country that enforces mandatory voting,...
“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...
Election season is easily one of the most turbulent occasions that America experiences. Rarely are people as divisive, and adults as petty as when their favored candidate squares off against the opposing...
By Grant Morgan, Managing Editor
• February 3, 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...
News Outlet Interns
As the country moves quickly from this month’s focus on local elections to next year’s presidential election, there looms ahead a change in campaigns and elections that could...
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...
It’s about that time again. Politicians are announcing their candidacy for president, each one trying to convince the greatest number of Americans why they are worthy to lead this great nation. In the...
Forrest Dukes
Andrew P. White and Turner Anderson battled one another on topics of budget, safety, demand and more at The University Student Government (USG) Presidential Debate.
“These two candidates...
