AKRON, Ohio - University of Akron students may complain there's nothing to do in Akron, but senior Mario Micale disagrees. So he made a short video: "7 things to do in Akron during winter."

"That's really the dead time, after the holidays, but I think the area has so much great social stuff to do if you know where to look for it," Micale said.

The video, set to Frank Sinatra's "Let it Snow," showcases some of Akron residents' favorite cold weather activities, from sledding at Goodyear Heights Metro Park to visiting the local breweries to hiking the Cuyahoga Valley National Park trails.

The video also features TubaChristmas at E.J. Thomas Hall and a breathtaking view, including drone footage, of the light show at Stan Hywet's Deck the Hall.

And, if you listen closely during the Lock 3 footage, you can hear a sports announcer shouting LeBron James' name during a crucial moment in the NBA championship game.

To find out what Akron enjoys most in winter, Micale first put the question out to his Facebook followers. Once he'd gathered about 200 ideas, he handed them over to Chris Horne, publisher of the Devil Strip, who built a survey to allow Akronites to vote. The final seven activities made the cut.

Micale also had help from his mentor Kevin Smith, the university's director of the Institute for Leadership Advancement.

Micale, 21, who carries an average of 19 credit hours per semester, didn't create the video for a class or to make money. He refers to the work as an example of area pride.

"I've wanted to do this for a long time," Micale said. "I just like the area so much. There's great potential here."

Micale will graduate in December with a bachelor's degree in integrated marketing communication, a minor in media production and a certificate in professional selling.

He also has his own company, Narrative Digital Media. Upon graduation, he wants to work with local schools and organizations to help them create visual marketing tools that capture their unique stories.

"Video marketing is huge," Micale said. "I want to tell the stories of individuals and organizations to help them break through all the noise online.