Zips Recruiting Club

The University of Akron actually has a club that recruits students. I find this club to be a bit odd, but its existence is justifiable. If your wondering what they do, take a look...

"The purpose of this organization shall be to promote The University of Akron to future students through sponsored events by the Office of Admissions."

Setting the club aside for a moment. I want to know if this is a club anyone would join? I've been crazy bitter about the university lately. One faculty member in particular has not been in his office during his time, and is setting my work-flow back. I've had other teachers in the past who have just been dumb. With that said, I've also had fantastic teachers that make the most tedious classes exciting. So here is my question to you the reader. Would you join a club to promote our university? Would you promote it without the club? I used to tell everyone I know how great I thought Akron was. Now I'm telling people how I can't wait to get out of here! Fortunately, all my teachers this semester have been fair, and they all know what they're talking about.

If anyone would like to know more about this club check them out at the Office of Admissions.

Geology Club

Today's club goes to the organization with the best club description, the Geology Club. There are some clubs, that really get into their statement. They give every possible description to make their club sound as smart, cool, fun, or whatever they want to portray. Others, not so much. This club is the latter, but lets face it, how much more do they really need to say?

"The purpose of this club is for educational enlightenment in all phases of geology."



Although I was unable to track down anyone from the Geology club, if you are interested in the club you can visit the Geology department in Zook Hall, or check out the departments website.

The Guitar Club of Akron

Today's club is an obscure organization that may no longer exists at the university. None the less, this club is still on the Organizations page. So to raise some awareness about this club, this is what they may, or may not still be doing:

"To provide nexus for aficionados of the guitar throughout the college community, to provide the wherewithal to bring prominent guest artists to campus for performances and master classes, to create an administrative body to coordinate campus and community appearances of the students, to foster and encourage appreciation of high quality guitar music throughout the community."


The reason I expect the Guitar Club is no longer a club is because it does not have a facebook page, but it has a Myspace page. Myspace being better venue for uploading music, so that makes sense for a Guitar club, but lets face it, the only people that still have a myspace are little girls and creepy men. Actually, myspace has recently been redesigned to focus on entertainment. So the little girls and creepy men might not be there anymore either.

Ping Pong Club

Last night I had a dream that Akron was hosting a Ping Pong Tournament. I probably mixed the thoughts of the Billiards Tournament I wrote about and wanting to play Ping Pong before I went to bed.

Unfortunately, the Ping Pong Club does not exist at Akron, but in my humble opinion, it should! I had a tennis buddy that started a club at my high school, and there are always people playing it in the rec.

Table tennis, also known as ping-pong, is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight, hollow ball back and forth using table tennis rackets. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net. Except for the initial serve, players must allow a ball played toward them only one bounce on their side of the table and must return it so that it bounces on the opposite side. Points are scored when a player fails to return the ball within the rules.

The Ping Pong Club could promote meeting new people while learning rules and techniques to the game. Hey! They could even do crazy ping pong tricks like these guys!

Honors Club

Universities tend to enjoy giving out personal accolades to individual students. From awards to scholarships, those who apply themselves are given the opportunity to separate themselves from the rest of the crowd.

As you have probably guessed already, today's club is about the Honors Club in the Honors College. The purpose of The Honors Club is to provide opportunities to form friendships, encourage a forum for group discussion of ideas and opinions, and discuss opportunities to serve both campus and community.

The Honors Club has regular activities every semester such as Akron Aeros game days, cookouts at local parks, participation in all-campus activities and much more. There are great opportunities to get involved, meet new people, see the area, or to take an active role and lead in the Honors Club.

For those interested in learning more about the Honors program applications are still being excepted until February 1st. Dues each year are $10. Forms to fill out to join the Honors Club are in the Honors Office.

College Billiard Tour Association

Have you ever just walked past the game room and taken a look at the trophies being displayed? There's a case full of them. I once took a Billiards class for half a P.E. credit. It was fun and I learned the proper techniques to the game, but I am still an awful player. Not sure why because I'm careful with my form and everything.

For anyone out there who doesn't completely suck at Billiards check out this club. The University Of Akron College Billiard Tour Association (C.B.T.A) was formed in 1996 with the intent of uniting billiards enthusiasts within the University of Akron. They meet every Wednesday night from 7-11 in the Barry Lefkowitz Billiards Parlor located in the University of Akron Student Union Gameroom. All skill levels are welcome to join. In addition to playing at the University of Akron they also compete in intercollegiate tournaments.

There is also a Barry Lefkowits Scholarship Billiards Tournament happening tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The winner will receive a $1000 scholarship.

Anyone interested in joining can request their Facebook page for more information or email the group at uacbta@yahoo.com.