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VO I C E Brittany Gregg
What’s your take on the animal testing lab on campus?
Animal testing at UA $1 million renovation to accredit Auburn Vivarium Kristina Aiad-Toss kla53@zips.uakron.edu
Cassidy Harrison Sophomore | Political Science “I’m against testing overall. Especially if it’s close to me, whether it’s on campus, by my work, or even [at] home.”
Jordon Fredrick Senior | Political Science “I don’t mind it, if the lab itself is following all regulations to the T. I don’t want to see rabbits hopping around campus with lipstick on.”
Jill Osco Junior | Biology “I think that there are other means of testing that doesn’t involve animals.”
Tarin McLaurin Freshman | Biology “Don’t do it, animals have feelings too.”
Joseph Klein Freshman | Psychology & Philosophy “It [depends] on how much the research benefits humans overall.”
Chelsea Weatherington Freshman | Biology “It’s sad, I don’t like the thought of animals being tortured.”
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Unknown to many students, there is a three-story, 14,600 square-foot animal research vivarium in UA’s Auburn Science and Engineering Center. It will soon undergo a $1 million renovation; bid information for the project was placed online two weeks ago. Multiple disciplines and colleges use vivariums for animal testing research. The UA Auburn Animal Research Lab Vivarium was built in the 1990s. The current facility is not accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation in Laboratory Animal Care. UA is doing the vivarium renovation in order to meet the current standards, addressing the design, engineering, and changes needed to achieve AAALAC accreditation. Ted Curtis, vice president of UA Capital Planning, is overseeing the project. The online bid proposes $288,000 for general trades, $88,000 for plumbing and fire protection, $490,000 for mechanical renovations, and $134,000 for electrical renovations. New information technology and energy conservation equipment will also be introduced. The renovations will not involve significant alterations to the spatial layout of
the current facility; however, accreditation standards might require small changes or new utility equipment. The vivarium will be ready for use in spring 2016. UA Capital Planning will receive the bid on April 20, 2015. According to the Office of Research Administration’s website, all research projects must be reviewed by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. UA is required by federal law and regulation to review all research involving animals. IACUC requires all animal researchers to prepare an application that describes the methods used in a new project. The researchers must describe all procedures involving breeding, genotyping, surgical and nonsurgical manipulations, anesthesia and sedation, post procedural care, euthanasia methods, and introduction of chemicals into the animal body. They must also classify procedures based on their level of pain and distress and justify the use of the animals. Basic living conditions must be described. Subsequent applications must be submitted if the project continues beyond one year. Each October, IACUC offers mandatory training in the proper handling and use of laboratory animals. All researchers who might handle animals must attend this train-
ing before the start of a research project. Information from a U.S. Department of Agriculture report shows that UA professors and students performed research on over 1,000 animals in 2013, ranging from teach-
mals through negligence the same year. The main function of UA’s vivarium is the housing of animals. Currently, researchers engaging in animal testing at UA are conducting mitochondrial and neural studies.
Zach Guzman Jesse Batko of Akron’s Rocket Design Team wants to fly to the moon and play among the stars in the team’s first year. “Beat M.I.T.” is the motto and lofty goal that co-founder and co-president Batko hopes will send the Akronauts into sub-orbit as they gear up for their first competition. “We have the brightest leaders that Akron has to offer,” Batko said. Just south of Green River, Utah is the site of the prestigious 10th Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition. It is the largest rocket design competition, according to Batko, with 37 universities competing from June 24 through 27. The Akronauts will look to make good on their motto as they compete against the likes of Ohio State, Case Western Reserve and M.I.T with Project: Erebus. Project: Erebus is the first rocket design project in the history of The University of Akron. The team has designed the 13-foot rocket to fly at Mach l.5, which is over 900 mph. The competition will require the rocket to reach an altitude of 25,000 feet with a payload of 10 pounds of items of scientific significance. The rocket and all of its components must be safely recovered. According to The University of Akron Rocket Design Team Brochure, a written report and an oral presentation of the rocket must also be completed. In recent years, the competition has gone international
ESRA is the non-profit organization that sponsors the competition every year in Utah. A veteran of design teams, Batko, having worked previously on the Robotics Team, knows how to turn a group into a well-oiled machine. He learned through his experience on the Robotics Team that he needed to try a different approach to get the largest
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Friday, April 10 Photo by Kristina Aiad-Toss Students in a Biology II lab inject hormones into a crayfish to manipulate stress levels in an experiment.
ing, research, surgical, and testing purposes. According to an article on cleveland.com, the USDA cited UA in November 2013 after discovering two voles, a type of rodent, died in cages with empty water bottles. This was following a complaint from the organization “Stop Animal Exploitation Now.” Nationally, 46 research laboratories at 27 universities and 19 private facilities killed over 230 ani-
The UA Office of Research Administration and the UA vivarium supervisor, Kelly Stevanov, declined to provide information about the renovations and the general research that is conducted in the animal testing laboratory, because animal activists “are always looking for an opportunity to disrupt research,” Stevanov said.
design team on campus off the ground. “You see what was successful and what wasn’t successful when you make a team,” Batko said. The design team consists of 50 active members split into seven teams under the new approach. Each team works on one of the seven different systems in the construction of the rocket. The sub-teams are known as guidance, recovery, electronics and software, payload, launch pad, propulsion and structure. All seven systems are equally important as Batko explained that if one system fails then all of the systems would fail. Each team has a member base and can get guidance from their captains or system leads. According to The University of Akron Rocket Design Team Brochure, thirteen captains act as system leads for each team with a few teams having multiple system leads. The lead physicist and lead scientist also act as system leads. There are seven team officers such as treasurer, technical advisor and co-presidents to conduct team affairs. Members of each team are allowed to meet at their own times and go into the Design Center to work on their systems. There is no specific day or time that each team must come in to work. Members of one team can even switch to work on another team. Only students are allowed to be members on the design team, and it is not exclusive to undergraduates. According to Batko, PhD students and a few high school
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Akronauts prepare for takeoff with teams entering from schools in countries such as Egypt, Turkey and Brazil, according to the Experimental Sounding Rocket’s Association website.
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students from Saint Vincent Saint Mary high school also work as Akronauts. Batko said that he sometimes sees students working on the rocket design team more than their schoolwork. This is because the design team is a unique opportunity. Normally, only a level-3 rocketeer would be able to build a rocket, but the university allows students to bypass that qualification for educational purposes, according to The University of Akron Rocket Team Brochure. There are also no rocket-building classes offered at Akron, so each member has to teach himself about how to build a rocket. The Experimental Sounding Rocket’s Association website mandates that all teams must host an educational workshop. The Akronauts have created their own K-12 outreach program to teach children about rocketry and to encourage them to join a STEM area. The design team has partnered with Saint Vincent Saint Mary High School to allow high school students to participate in workshops and develop their engineering skills. Batko said that the idea to help put together a Rocket Design Team came to him when he looked at other schools, such as Ohio State and Toledo, who had teams. He decided it was time that Akron had one. Although Batko is now a senior, he hopes that the Akronauts’ first year will be a successful one that launches them to many championships for years to come. Graphic by Ted Boyer
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Zips Pantry provides students with essentials Sofia Syed arts-editor@buchtelite.com The Zips Assistance Pantry returned this semester to help UA students by supplying them with basic essentials. The pantry was held in Polsky room 483 on April 8. The pantry is sponsored by the University Safety Consortium and Student Assistance Group, in partnership with the School of Social Work. The pantry was originally
called the Social Workers Appreciating Peers, or SWAP, pantry. It was started in December of 2011 in the School of Social Work, according to Jenni Sette, the pantry coordinator. In 2012, it went campus-wide. “For this pantry, we had over 700 items donated. The most we’ve ever had is like 1,400 items donated,” Sette said. Donations included various hygiene products, toiletries,
and simple kitchen supplies such as trash bags and paper towels. According to Keno Jackson, student intern in the graduate program, the most donated items were shampoos and conditioners. Food, razors and medicine were not acceptable donations. “At this time, we’re not doing food. There’s different phases we’re hoping to go into, but right now there’s an abundance of hot meal sites and churches around here that
have food pantries,” Sette said. “We were trying to address things that weren’t covered in the area like hygiene products—those sorts of things— but hopefully we’re growing to move into food and clothing one day, maybe.” The donations came from a collaboration of different departments on campus. Although the pantry was available for one day this semester, Sette said, “We’re going to try and set up a better
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timeline and have one or two pantries each semester; which is the goal.” The pantry is available for all UA students who have a valid zip card. For more information about this service, visit www.uakron.edu/pantry. The website also includes links to local food pantries, hot meal sites and various community resources.
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Health Services warns of flu New positions posted Tyler Coventry tdc39@zips.uakron.edu Student Health Services has registered an increase in reports of flu cases this semester and has posted a list of advisements for students looking to protect themselves. The Center for Disease Control has also noticed an increase in cases on a national level. While flu related deaths have not significantly increased, instances of the H3N2 virus have been plentiful and the influenza B virus has had an uncharacteristic increase in parts of the country. The prevalence of these viruses, particularly the H3N2 virus, poses a concentrated threat to the young and the elderly. The CDC has reported that “The flu-associated hospitalization rate among people
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65 and older is the highest rate recorded since the CDC began tracking that data in 2005.” As of late February, the hospitalization rate has reached up to 266.1 per 100,000 among the elderly demographic. Upon noticing the increase, SHS has posted several tips to prevent any further escalation of the outbreak. Students are advised to implement several simple habits such as washing hands after contact, covering mouth when sneezing or coughing, drinking plenty of fluids and dressing with the weather in mind. An unusual symptom for students to look out for is parotitis, the uncomfortable swelling of salivary glands. The CDC reports that multiple states have notified the CDC of laboratory-confirmed cases of parotitis.
This is not a common symptom of influenza and is more commonly associated with pathogens such as the mumps virus. However, the parotitis occurs in the presence of typical flu symptoms such as fever, mouth and throat dryness and soreness, body aches and fatigue. Students who experience these symptoms are encouraged to stay home and to seek medical attention if their condition worsens. Fever reducers like Tylenol and Ibuprofen are also prescribed for short-term relief. Students interested in the SHS’s post can find it on their page on the UA website and anyone looking for more information can find it on the CDC website at http://www. cdc.gov/flu/about/season/fluseason-2014-2015.htm.
Kelly Unger kmu10@zips.uakron.edu Are you about to graduate in the spring, but unsure of how to find jobs? Career Link, a website advocated by the Career Center, recently posted 115 new co-op, internship, and full-time job positions during the week of March 30. This useful job e-board is free for students and faculty. Creating a profile on Career Link is simple and convenient. In short time, students and alumni can begin searching for various positions ranging from broadcasting opportunities to summer internships. Mike Kulick, a Career Center employee, said “Career Link is a unique website because employers are looking for UA students to fill positions,” and that students should begin looking at intern-
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ships during their first year of college. Although students probably won’t enter an internship until their junior or senior year, and internships or part-time opportunities may not lead to a fulltime job, Career Link is a tool for anyone looking to get their “foot in the door” in a variety of companies and organizations. Career Link also allows anyone to upload a copy of their résumé and maintain it on the site. The website also has a “Career Advice Media library” available, which is filled with résumé and cover letter guidelines. Students can also receive interviewing tips and tricks. To create a profile, visit <www.collegecentral.com/ uakron>, stop by the Career Center in Student Union room 211, or contact 330-972-7747.
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Running for a chance to win the battle Kaitlin Erdman kme48@zips.uakron.edu Whether directly or indirectly, cancer affects the lives of everyone. From Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m. to Sunday, April 12 at 3 a.m., UA is hosting Relay for Life to celebrate those who have won their battle, remember those who have lost their battle, and fight with those
who are currently battling with cancer. Relay for Life is an eight hour fundraising event for the American Cancer Society with games, challenges, and team fundraising activities that serve to raise cancer awareness. It will be held in the UA field house. This carnival-style event is orchestrated by the on-campus organization Akron Against
Cancer, and money raised will go toward the American Cancer Society. This year’s event includes a cappella performances from three campus groups, themed laps, a dunk tank, carnival games, group yoga, zumba, and more. A raffle will be held with prizes from the Cleveland Indians, the Akron Rubber Ducks, the Cleveland Browns, as well as many local busi-
nesses. Last year, the fundraising goal for Relay for Life was $44,000; this goal was exceeded, however, and around 1,000 people attended. This year, Relay for Life’s goal has been raised to $45,000. Anyone can participate in Relay for Life. Student organizations on UA’s campus can even create Relay for Life teams. Those wishing to make
or join a team can visit <www. relayforlife.org/uakron>. Donations can be made as well. Cancer survivors and caretakers are welcome to register online and are invited to a survivor dinner at 5:30 p.m. in Infocision Stadium on the day of the event. The Luminaria Ceremony of remembrance and hope will be held at 10 p.m.
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Undergraduate, graduate research symposium Every year, The University of Akron Student Innovation Symposium is held as a showcase event for undergraduate and graduate students to present their research to the UA community and industry leaders. This year, UASIS is on Thursday, April 9, on the third floor of the Union. Students will present work from numerous academic
areas including: “arts, mathematics, business, social sciences, education, humanities, physical and life sciences, nursing, and engineering,” according to UA’s website. Over 300 participants will be involved in UASIS this year. UASIS aims to provide an opportunity for students of any discipline to demonstrate creativity, scholarly excellence, initiative, communication skills, academic and professional development, and more,
according to UA’s website. Heather Burton, director of Graduate Student Development and chair of the 2015 symposium, said UASIS is a “leverage builder” for students once they leave UA. “We try to incorporate students in all aspects; from volunteering, moderating, to being showcased at the award luncheons,” Burton said. Demonstrations will be judged and presenters will gain feedback on their work
and research. An awards luncheon will be held to present select students with the Outstanding Student Research Award. There is also an award to recognize a special faculty member as the Faculty Mentor of the Year. “The Symposium is an opportunity for students to showcase their research and, in regard to student success, it allows [them] to be competitive not only in the job market but also [with] graduate school
programs,” Burton said. The 2015 UASIS Committee includes Mark Tausig, associate dean of the Graduate School, and Symphonie Smith, Amy Moore, and Megan Flinta, graduate assistants of Graduate Student Development. For more information about the 2015 UASIS, such as the presentation schedule and presenter information, visit <http://www.uakron.edu/ gradsch/uasis/>.
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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD ACROSS 1. What a bridge does 6. Indian restaurant staple 9. Done to some pets 13. Gold unit 14. *Aladdin, for short 15. Biotic community 16. Bring upon oneself 17. Pine juice 18. Scandinavian fjord, e.g. 19. To beat seeds from grain 21. *Don’t let it drive the bus! 23. Exclamation of disgust 24. Update an iPod 25. Eastern title 28. Adjutant 30. Often found on the lap 35. Sea eagles 37. As opposed to an opinion 39. It’s firma 40. The Destroyer in Hinduism 41. Springtime flower 43. *Told to go away in nursery rhyme
THEME: EARTH DAY 44. Subject of wars of 1839-42 and 1856-60 46. *Ferdinand, e.g. 47. Catchall abbr. 48. Small sphere 50. Sealed with a handshake 52. Archaic “your” 53. Kind of bag 55. To nuke 57. *Friend of the man in yellow 60. *Crayon artist 63. Russian crepes 64. *”One fish ___ fish...” 66. Sag
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42. *The _____, Eloise’s residence
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Top 10 Pop Singles This Week Last Week 1. Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars ...........................No. 1 “Uptown Funk!” 2. Maroon 5............................No. 2 “Sugar” 3. Ed Sheeran ........................No. 3 “Thinking Out Loud” 4. Ellie Goulding....................No. 4 “Love Me Like You Do” 5. Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney ....................No. 5 “FourFiveSeconds” 6. The Weeknd .......................No. 6 “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)” 7. Taylor Swift .......................No. 7 “Style” 8. Fetty Wap.........................No. 10 “Trap Queen” 9. Pitbull & Ne-Yo .................No. 9 “Time of Our Lives” 10. Flo Rida feat. Sage The Gemini & Lookas ................No. 13 “G.D.F.R.”
Top 10 Albums 1. Kendrick Lamar ........new entry “To Pimp a Butterfly” 2. Soundtrack ........................No. 1 “Empire: Original Soundtrack” 3. Modest Mouse ............new entry “Strangers to Ourselves” 4. Soundtrack ........................No. 4 “50 Shades of Grey” 5. Taylor Swift .......................No. 5 “1989” 6. Drake ..................................No. 7 “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” 7. Ed Sheeran ........................No. 8 “X” 8. Marina and the Diamonds ........................new entry “FROOT”
9. Sam Smith..........................No. 6 “In the Lonely Hour” 10. Maroon 5..........................No. 9 “V”
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Top 10 Hot Country Singles 1. Sam Hunt ...........................No. 1 “Take Your Time” 2. Zac Brown Band ...............No. 2 “Homegrown” 3. Cole Swindell .....................No. 3 “Ain’t Worth the Whiskey” 4. Chris Young .......................No. 7 “Lonely Eyes” 5. Lee Brice ............................No. 8 “Drinking Class” 6. Darius Rucker ...................No. 9 “Homegrown Honey” 7. Dierks Bentley ................. No. 11 “Say You Do” 8. Brett Eldredge ...................No. 4 “Mean to Me” 9. Jason Aldean......................No. 6 “Just Gettin’ Started” 10. Miranda Lambert ...........No. 5 “Little Red Wagon” Source: Billboard © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
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