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The University of Akron experienced a campus wide blackout when a transformer blew. This caused several mishaps such as the soccer game being postponed and several campus facilities closing such as the library and the cafeteria. All resident assistants were ordered to automatic duty. After 2 hours of darkness, the electricity was finally restored. In the screenshot above is a student tweeting from a dark Folk Hall room, she was developing photographs for one of her projects. She thought initially the power went out only in Folk Hall then later found out it was campus wide.

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The regular season MAC champions, The University of Akron mens basketball team traveled to Puerto Rico this past week where they participated in the Puerto Rico Tip-off.

Zeke Marshall was named to the 2012 Puerto Rico Tip-Off All-Tournament team. He averaged 11.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 4.3 blocked shots per game, and set the tournament record for blocked shots with 13 in three games.

In the video above you can see Zeke Marshall showing off his salsa skills.

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The number one ranked Zips mens soccer team defeated Michigan 2-1 in the first round and advances to the round of 16.

Logging 90 minutes in net, goal keeper David Meves became the NCAA's all-time minutes leader with 8,498 over his four-year career. Brian Edwards, who logged 8,489 minutes for Wake Forest from 2004-07, was the previous record holder.

Tickets for next Sunday's match are on sale now at GoZips.com/tickets. Fans can also call 1-888-99-AKRON (25766) or stop by the C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field (located at the southwest corner of the venue, near Gate 1, at the corner of East Exchange and South Union streets) during business hours. Reserved tickets – both chair back and bleacher back seats – will be available for $15. General admission tickets are $10 while UA student tickets are $1. Zips Notebook: Akron is 6-0 versus Big Ten schools this season and is 19-2-1 versus the conference since 2009 ... The Zips improved to 113-3-4 when scoring first and 91-1-3 when scoring two or more goals since 2006 ... UA is 10-0-1 at home this season and has been defeated just once (55-1-6) on its home field in the last five years.

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Movie Nights in The Student Union Theater!

The University of Akron hosts movie nights in the theater many times throughout each semester! Don't miss out on these free(for all enrolled UA students with a zipcard and $1 for friends) and fun movie nights!

If you need to ease some stress before finals week, take a nice break from final projects and studying to go see one of the following movies

11/15 Th

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

11/17 Sat

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

11/28 Wed

The Bourne Legacy

11/29 Th

Expendables 2

11/30 Fri

The Bourne Legacy

12/1 Sat

Expendables 2

12/5 Wed

The Campaign

12/6 Th

Ted

12/7 Fri

The Campaign

12/8 Sat

Ted

12/10 Mon

Lawless

12/12 Wed

Lawless

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The 2012 Election is OVER

Can I just say I am so glad that the election is over? I was so tired of seeing yard signs, hearing debates in class, hearing radio commercials, seeing television commercials, and receiving mail from both candidates. I was over it after the first month of campaigning but I was definitely over it after I voted. I early voted 3 weeks before November 6. I was very happy and proud of myself that I went ahead and got it out of the way, BUT I wish that would have resulted in no more harrassment from the candidates. 

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The Men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Tau Chapter at The University of Akron held a Neophyte Presentation Monday, November 5, 2012 at 9:06 p.m. In this presentation, nine University of Akron men were introduced to the audience as new members of the fraternity. Golden Re9ssance is their line name. In the photograph are the new members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Fall 2012.

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Whoever knew the many different uses of a Zipcard?

Your zipcard can be used to:

1. Check out items from the circulation desk at Bierce and the Law Libraries

2. Gain access to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center & Ocasek Natatorium

3. Free admission to athletic event on campus, including but not limited to football and basketball games

4. If authorized, your zipcard can give you access to enter select buildings on campus

5. The zipcard may also be used as a debit card simply by adding money to your All Campus Account. You can then use it to purchase food from the restaurants on campus, snacks from Zee's, items from the vending machines, or purchase books and supplies from the campus bookstore.

Start using your zipcard today for everything it was made for!

There are also three zipcard locations on campus for your convenience:

-The Student Union, Room 106

-Simmons Hall, Room 103

-The Polsky Building, 3rd floor atrium

Also, you can visit the Zip Card office on the Web. Phone: 330-972-2687.

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Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others. Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October, millions of Americans are rallied into a single day of action to help change the world.

The University of Akron has participated in this national day of service for the last 7 years. 2012 marks the 8th year of our participation!

On Saturday, October 27, 2012 many University of Akron Students volunteered in the city of Akron with a variety of projects ranging from tearing down walls, taking leaves, and making blanket for babies. I participated this year and although it was rainy and cold I still enjoyed helping out at the Historical Society! Make A Difference Day was definitely a great experience!

Check out pictures from Make A Difference Day on Instagram under the hash tag #UAMDD

Also visit the University of Akron page for more information http://www.uakron.edu/mdd/

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Here's a Zip Tip about Do Downtown. Watch this video to find out about how to sign up for your "Do Downtown Card" that will get you discounts across the city of Akron.

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"I don't know how I lived before I got my iPhone," I say it almost daily.  It is crazy how much people rely on their cellular devices nowadays. People are on them 24/7 especially smartphones. Smartphones are like a miniature computer that can fit in the palm of your hand or pocket. I've noticed that a lot of people are starting to seem a little less intelligent than they were before they got their smartphones.

Multiple times a day I see students walking around with their eyes glued to their cellphone screens and crossing the street in front on oncoming traffic because they are too focused on their smartphones that they forgot to look up.

Lookout Mobile Security did a study and found that 58 percent of smartphone users do not go more than an hour without checking their phones. The age range that scored highest in this area was 18 to 34, at 68 percent.

The study went even further to see when people pulled their phones out. Of the people that Lookout talked to, 30 percent had checked their phones at the dinner table, 24 percent while driving, and 10 percent at religious services.

Do you own a smartphone? Do you think you rely on it too much? How often are you on your phone?

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Students and faculty showcase their art in Folk Hall

  Folk Hall, the Myers School of Art home will be decorated with art by faculty and students from now until December in two "overlapping" exhibitions.

The Faculty Exhibition runs now through Dec. 7 in the Emily Davis Gallery. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays.

The “Spectrum” exhibition will be showcased Nov. 12-23 in the Project Gallery as well as in the upper and lower atriums of Folk Hall. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

A dual reception for both exhibitions will be Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m.

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University of Akron 4th year student, Elise Burnett is a Professional Makeup Artist. In the above photograph you can see a few different looks she has done. She is available for all occasions and events. For booking/other inquiries contact her via email MUA.eliseb@gmail.com

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Grand opening of Twisted Head2 Smoke Shop2. Any students who need tobacco pipes, Egyptian hookahs, vaporizers, incense, smoking accessories and more should visit this new location that claims "We Smoke the Competition!" It is located right near campus at 446 E. Exchange St. Akron, Ohio 44304. I bought some shisha for my hookah and it was great! How do you feel about these kinds of stores opening up near campus?

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Three University of Akron hospitality management students carved their way to the top at the National Collegiate Fruit and Vegetable Carving Competition in Holland, Michigan, October 5-6. The carving team was made up of students Mary King, Jennifer Bogart, and Tori Cunningham. The team was lead by Chef Richard Alford, associate professor emeritus of hospitality management. 

They took first place in the “overall” category of the competition with a sculpture titled “Day in the Forest”. The elaborate piece contains carvings of animals, a jungle, sea, sky and sunburst from melons, zucchini, radishes, turnips, beets and several other vegetables. The team took another first in the “compulsory” category with its University of Akron-engraved melon.

 University’s student vegetable carvers will take their show on the road in coming weeks with appearances and demonstrations at:

IX Center’s Trick-or-Treat event, Oct. 20-21 and Oct. 26-28

Graduate Chef Dinner, UA’s Crystal Room Bistro, Nov.

How do you feel about the carvings? 

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People are afraid to accept the reality of things, and that is the prevention of growth and evolution of yourself.

University of Akron student Rodrick Allen speaks his mind via tweet about people and their personal growth. How do you feel about this quote?

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Has anyone seen "the rapping guy" this semester? Did he graduate? If you are a University of Akron student and have been here for years you have probably seen or at least HEARD "the rapping guy" on campus. If you haven't, you are missing out. He walks to class with his headphones on just like a lot of students do, but instead of just walking and listening, he raps along with his music VERY LOUDLY. I haven't seen him this semester and I'm pretty bummed about it. He is pure entertainment. I heard he was an aspiring rapper. I hope things worked out for him.

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The Ak-rowdies are a the group of students that can make any University of Akron game 10x better. Even if we don't win or if it rains. The Ak-rowdies are always there with their good spirits, face paint, and chants!

'The AK-ROWDIES, one of the largest student organizations at UA with almost 2000 members, have a simple goal: To cheer UA student-athletes to victory.

The group is known as the one of the best organized traveling student sections in the Mid-American Conference. And, of course, the Rowdies make their presence known at home games.

When you join, you’ll receive an official shirt, free food and priority seating at games, entry to the official “AK-ROWDIES Tailgate tent,” free road trips and so many great memories and more!'

The Ak-rowdies describe themselves as

ROOthless

Obnoxious

Wild

Dedicated

Insane

Egotistical

Students…

Do you have what it takes to be an Ak-rowdy? Have you ever seen the AK-rowdies at a game?