News
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SOPA /PIPA legislation coming to light: staff editorial analyzes recent censorship proposals
Last Wednesday, some popular websites made some very noticeable changes. Google featured a black censor -
“Rubbertop Review” Student submissions due Feb. 1
The University of Akron offers an outlet for writers who wish to publish their work. -
UA organization Campus Focus changes meeting day: New Sunday time appeals to both graduates and current students
The beginning of a new semester is always a great time to start looking around - More from this category
Opinion
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President Stephen Colbert
Nation, South Carolinians are speaking loud and clear. Granted, it’s in a slow southern drawl, a -
Party like a college student
It’s 1 a.m.; life is a whirlwind of colors. You are laughing about something that -
Our View: Students find new ways to make winter even worse
By: Matthew Balsinger Every year there is little to look forward to in the winter months. - More from this category
Arts and Life
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Winter Fashion
Traditionally during the spring semester, students are usually just trying to stay warm and get -
Dating Doctor diagnoses students’ love problems
Despite the single-digit temperatures, The University of Akron was turning up the heat Wednesday night -
Diamond Delicatessen: A cut above the rest
As college students, good food and good food ideas are always a top priority. Luckily - More from this category
Sports
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King, Ruper, Hanna step up for Lady Zips
When a team sees its star rolling on the floor grasping her knee, it usually -
Men’s basketball improves to 13-7 with win over Ball State
Just as Keith Dambrot’s squad saw three days earlier, an overwhelming second half brought the -
Zips sophomore forward Darren Mattocks drafted No.2 into MLS
Sophomore forward Darren Mattocks was the No. 2 overall selection in the 2012 Major League - More from this category
Other Recent Articles
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Women’s basketball splits week series: Lady Zips place third in the MAC
The University of Akron women’s basketball team split their two games this week, placing them third in the Mid-American Conference East division.
UA fell to Ohio University Thursday night in Athens, Ohio, 71-72 in overtime, but rebounded by beating Ball State in Muncie, Ind., 76-70 Sunday.
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Zips men’s basketball defeats Kent State 84-75
A sold out James A. Rhodes Arena was silenced after the first half of Saturday night’s men’s basketball matchup with Kent State, as the hometown Zips fell back 42-34 after the first 20 minutes of action.
The next 20 minutes of game time proved to be everything but silent, with the crowd of 5,252 erupting alongside the Zips as a 50-point second half led to an 84-75 win.
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Salsa Magic heats up UA’s cold winter nights at EJ
The Stage Door at EJ Thomas was heating up Tuesday when the RHPB and RHC hosted Salsa Magic.
Rhythm and music were all around as students were taught how to salsa dance by the hosts for this event, Salsa and Bachata instructors Lee El Gringuito Smith and Kat Aguilar.
Bachata is a dance that originated in the Dominican Republic. It can be either a choreographed routine or one that is improvised. Salsa dancing is a form of Bachata dancing. It is often associated with romance and heartbreak.
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Goals for spring success
Recovering from fall semester is a tough transition. I like to think it like going to war: Most made it, but we still lost a few in battle.
Now here we are, stronger and ready to face another semester of college. A new year means new goals and accomplishments. The best part about making academic goals for spring semester is having the time and the motivation to meet them.
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