Students hopeful race relations will get better
Nicole Mosley, 22, of Cleveland, plays the piano at the University of Akron Student Center on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013 in Akron, Ohio. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal)
Joshua Austin, 22, of Akron (left) and Matt McClendon, 18, of Kirtland, talk about the progress of racial issues since President Obams has been in office. Both were at the University of Akron Student Center on Tuesday. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal)
Cassundra Gillison, 21, of Copley, (left) and Jason Ball, 26, of Stow, talk about the progress of racial issues since President Obama has taken office while at the University of Akron Student Center on Tuesday. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal)
Ronald Thompson, 18, of Akron, talks about the progress of racial issues since President Obama has been elected. Thompson is a freshman at the University of Akron. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal)
Stephanie Mulllins, 21, of Kent, talks about the progress of racial issues since President Obama has been elected. Mullins was at the University of Akron Student Center on Tuesday. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal)