The Buchtelite

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. One of the most enjoyable annual activities, however, is the Akron Ice-Fest, where current and former students of the University showcase their ice carving skills.

Though these statues were made to represent pride in Akron, a few immature and deplorable students decided that it would be a good idea to destroy these works of art.

Diamond Delicatessen: A cut above the rest

As college students, good food and good food ideas are always a top priority. Luckily for us, downtown Akron houses a variety of restaurants for all tastes.

Recently, I stopped in for lunch at the Diamond Delicatessen on South Main. I was met by an old-school atmosphere where the employees greet their customers by their first names and inquire about their business and family life.

The Deli, which has been under its current ownership for nearly 15 years, strives to make their customer service personal across its vast clientele. Serving anywhere from 200-400 sandwiches a day, the Deli houses a fast-paced atmosphere without being dismissive of its customers.

Financial aid goes for a green future

Beginning mid-June 2012, continuing students will no longer receive their financial aid award packet in the mail as they have in previous years.

Instead, awards for the 2012-2013 aid year will be available exclusively through the Student Center on student Zipline accounts, with the supplementary documents available in the department’s new Online Brochure.

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.

Quarterback Tim Tebow: the NFL Christian splash bash

As the spring semester gets into full swing, the weather is getting bitter and tank tops, shorts and flip-flops are replaced by hoodies, sweatpants and Ugg boots.

And just like the nice weather, the NFL football season is coming to a drastic close. In a season full of record-breaking quarterback play, none has made more of a splash than Tim Tebow.

As a loyal ESPN watcher, no quarterback in the NFL has made more news since week six than Tebow. After putting up an 8-5 record as a starting quarterback for a team that was 1-4 before his first start, winning the AFC West and winning a playoff game, many could say that he has proved himself worthy of being able to play the position. That issue is still up for debate.