Abigail Bottar

Abigail Bottar is a junior at Kent State University. She is pursuing a major in political science with a concentration in American politics and minors in history and women's studies. Additionally, Abigail is starting her second semester copy editing for The Burr.
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Massillon will celebrate the 100 th anniversary of the ratification of the 19 th Amendment Wednesday night by illuminating downtown in purple lights....
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Author David Giffels spent a year traveling around Ohio with the idea that by getting a better understanding of Ohio, he might get a better...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a lot of uncertainty about how to restart normal activities, including school. Administrators, teachers, parents and...
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A local athletic director is relieved with Governor DeWine’s directive that allows fall sports to move forward. St. Vincent-St. Mary Athletic Director...
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Akron Public Schools Superintendent David James has announced he will retire from the position next June. James has been with the Akron Public Schools...
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The University of Akron ’s Board of Trustees passed a budget Wednesday that includes 178 layoffs; 96 of the layoffs are union faculty. However, the...
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Cleveland City Council passed a resolution Wednesday allowing its finance committee to investigate the actions of entities involved in the recent House...
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An Akron business owner is optimistic about the potential impact of a new app being launched by the city to support local businesses. Called the...
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The University of Akron ’s faculty union rejected a contract that included concessions and layoffs. Out of 343 votes cast, those against outnumbered...
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An Ohio Senator says the chamber’s failure to pass a new stimulus bill to help Americans adversely impacted by the coronavirus is disappointing. Senator...