The Buchtelite

CBA advances rank in Businessweek

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The University of Akron's College of Business Administration ranked in the top 100 undergraduate programs in the country by BusinessWeek magazine for the second consecutive year.

CBA moved up 17 spots in the ranking from 93 in 2009 to 76 this year. The college also scored seventh in the nation for recruiter satisfaction.

Eat chicken, help Campus Habitat for Humanity

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Everyone has to eat-why not help a worthwhile cause in the process?

The University of Akron's Campus Habitat for Humanity will be having a fundraiser at the Chick-Fil-A on Howe Avenue March 25 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

"Please come out and support us," Campus Habitat Secretary Kelly Brown said.

Ledbetter leads the way as a trailblazer

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Lilly Ledbetter's southern accent and blonde bob make it easy to forget that she is an equal rights activist and not just an enchanting conversationalist.Introduce the topic of fair pay and gender discrimination, and her knowledge of labor law and politics is impressive.

Senator Drake advocates women in politics

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

First lady of Ohio Frances Strickland was at the University of Akron on Wednesday afternoon for the Women in Politics luncheon, but she was not the keynote speaker.

Former Senator Grace Drake was the speaker; she received the Bliss Institute Public Leadership Award.

UA names Sherman new provost

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Dr. William M. Sherman has been named the new senior vice president, provost and chief operating officer at the University of Akron.

"I am delighted that Dr. Sherman will be joining us," said President Luis M. Proenza. "Dr. Sherman brings stellar credentials to Akron, and he is well prepared to help us further strengthen our academic programs and implement our emerging strategic plan.

Our View

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Procrastination is probably the second or first leading cause of GPA mortality on college campuses, with Facebook and other social networking sites as main contributors.

It comes out of nowhere and is a silent killer like carbon monoxide only a lot less deadly.

Pants on the ground, cleavage everywhere

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

People's clothes are like a mirror that reflects their character. If you saw someone wearing matching colors, you would probably guess that they're an organized person who cares about details.

If you saw them wearing elegant clothes, you would probably guess that they care about their looks and might be wealthy (even though you can afford elegant clothes at reasonable prices).

The importance of "Writing women"

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By now you've all seen the Women's History Month calendars with the tagline, "writing women back into history." You've noticed how many programs are happening campus-wide that are directed to, organized by and centered around women.

History helps us to know and understand who we are.

Outlook good for Zips in MAC Tourney

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The University of Akron men's basketball team had a chance to win the regular-season MAC championship against rival Kent State.

The Zips failed at doing so, depriving them of an automatic bid into the three-letter tournament.

However, Akron will have a chance to redeem themselves in the MAC tournament.

Zips take last road trip before conference play begins

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The University of Akron baseball team is embarking on its final road trip over spring break. The Zips (5-6) managed to place themselves in a good heading into Mid-American Conference play.

The team won its first series of the season last weekend against University of North Carolina Wilmington and split a two game with Stony Brook.

Softball drops four of five at Buzz Classic

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Zips softball team went 1-4 in the Geordia Tech Buzz Classic tournament last weekend in Woodstock, Ga. dropping it's overall record to 4-6.

Their only win came on Friday when they beat the University of North Carolina Greensboro 4-0.

Sophomore pitcher Andrea Arney improved her record to 3-3, pitching a shutout and only giving up one hit in the contest.