By Amore Hill, Correspondent

March 12, 2024 • No Comments

Inside our very own Crouse Hall lurks one of the most feared apex predators of all time. The creature is a bear that is eight feet long and can weigh up to 1,300 pounds (according to wikipedia), though our specimen is more likely in the 500lb range. Luckily, the bear is not living but merely bones on for display within Crouse Hall. The bear is the skeleton simply referred to as the “cave bear.” The bones you see in Crouse are real, except for some small parts.  “You can tell that the bones are real because they have the texture of bone," UA Professor Joseph Hannibal, paleontologist, said. "The little bits that...

By Sarah Burneson, Editor-in-Chief

February 27, 2024 • No Comments

The Spring 2024 Series on Reproductive Justice, part of the 2023-2024 Rethinking Gender Series at The University of Akron, comes to campus this week, with events on Wednesday, Feb. 28, and Feb. 29. Presented by The University of Akron Women’s Studies Program, Department of Sociology, and EX[L] Center, along with Elizabeth's Bookshop and Writing Center, the series seeks to offer insight into reproductive rights and resources in Northeast Ohio. Series events are free and open to the public, and include: Book Circle: Reproductive Rights as Human Rights, by Zakiya Luna. Wednesday, Feb.  28, from 5 to 7 p.m. Elizabeth’s...

By Sarah Burneson, editor-in-chief

February 17, 2024 • No Comments

Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences Dean, Mitchell McKinney, presented Olivia Kurylo, a sophomore majoring in English, with the College's inaugural Student of the Month award at a meeting of The Buchtelite staff on Wednesday, Jan. 31.  This newly created award is to recognize exceptional Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences (BCAS) students who demonstrate dedication and go beyond in their academic studies. The award nominating criteria seek students who work to serve others on and off campus, have committed to being a leader, and are inclusive and diversity minded.  Nominated by Julie Cajigas, professor of practice...

By Nate Young, Contributor

December 20, 2023 • No Comments

As we reach the middle of December, submissions for the AshBelt Literary Journal will close soon. For those unaware, the AshBelt Literary Journal is a publication at the University of Akron that showcases the creative literary works of undergraduate students. These works include poetry, fiction, flash fiction, scripts and creative non-fiction As it relies entirely on submissions, the Journal is still seeking creative pieces, making this the perfect time for students to submit any creative works they may have finished over the semester, or to finish any pieces in preparation for submission. The submission process itself...

By Anthony Nichols, Contributor

March 1, 2024 • No Comments

Editors note: ZipsGuide.com is a community engaged collaboration between the Public Relations Writing course at The University of Akron and Downtown Akron Partnership. The stories on ZipsGuide.com are written by University of Akon students and permission is granted for other outlets to syndicate them and/or utilize them as a media kit. Click here to see the original story. During the month of February, The Akronite app offered a 15% reward on their “Blimp” rewards system if the customer shopped at a black-owned business in Akron.  The Akronite mobile app, launched by The City of Akron in summer 2020 at the height...

By Taylor Lorence, Correspondent

November 27, 2023 • No Comments

After the "Pretty Woman” and "Mean Girls" shows started off Broadway in Akron’s 2023-24 musical run, the four-show series at UA’s E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall is set to end after musical performances of "The Cher Show" and "Clue" in April 2024.  The third and upcoming performance will be "The Cher Show,” which will debut at E.J. Thomas Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m., and Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m.   “The Cher Show” is a Tony-Award-winning musical that delves into the complex life of global popstar Cher, an American singer, television personality and actress who rose to prominence in...

By Olivia Kurylo, Editor-in-Chief

November 24, 2023 • No Comments

Downtown Akron will celebrate local small businesses as a part of Small Business Saturday and the national Artists Sunday campaign On Saturday Nov. 25, and Sunday Nov. 26, 2023, Downtown Akron Partnership is working with Summit Artspace to present more than 25 local artist small shops and art studios as part of the Small Business Saturday and Artists Sunday event, created to recognize residential artists and businesses. Shoppers can pick up a Small Business Saturday & Artists Sunday Passport at one of nine participating locations and enter a raffle with the chance to win handcrafted items from local artists...

By Olivia Kurylo, Editor-in-Chief

November 3, 2023 • No Comments

After taking the top spot in the Greater Ohio Rugby League, Akron Women’s Rugby is headed to take on South Buffalo, Nov. 4. The team took the number-one spot in the Greater Ohio Rugby League after dominating against Uticuse in the first round of playoffs. The team left the field with a 32-12 victory and a new title for the first time in over two decades. The team, which originated on The University of Akron campus, has nearly a dozen players who are current or former UA students. Dana Bullock, head coach for the Akron Women’s Rugby Team, is impressed by the success of the team. Bullock has been a part of Akron Rugby...