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...were recognized at the end of the season when he was named the first runner-up for the Hermann Trophy, a prestigious award that identifies the United States’ top male and female collegiate soccer players. The winner of the trophy was a sophomore from the University of Akron, so in essence, the award proclaimed Akpan as the best senior in the country...
...fact, one might argue that by staying in Cleveland, James is supporting his family—the one that made him the basketball player he is today. James is a product of Akron, Ohio, just 36 miles from Cleveland. As his book “Shooting Stars,” which he coauthored with Buzz Bissinger, makes clear, despite James’s talent, much of his success wouldn’t have been possible if not for the support of those around him, especially his coach Dru Joyce...
James is also an influential community presence, through his LeBron James Family Foundation, which he and his mother Gloria founded in 2007, but this is largely dependent on the fact that he plays in the community. The Foundation runs an annual bikeathon in Akron and has installed play areas across the country. The Foundation says its mission is to empower children and single-parent families. How could James expect to accomplish these missions and have his good intentions ring true if he abandons Cleveland for a bigger market...
While a Faculty of Arts and Sciences spokesperson Jeff Neal said that the University has determined how much the damage would cost, he noted that the flames only damaged an electrical panel. The fire took place at 10 Akron St., at a property that contains 151 apartments that are rented out to Harvard affiliates...
...electrical panel in the basement that controls the air conditioning system at 10 Akron Street malfunctioned and melted, emitting fumes that set off the smoke alarms. The problem was quickly resolved and the building cleared for re-occupancy. The only damage was to the electrical panel. No injuries were reported. The building is used as affiliate housing and is operated by Harvard Real Estate Services," Neal wrote in an e-mail to The Crimson...