University of Toledo helps students through new competitive awards initiative
Amanda Pitrof, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2016
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For college students looking for ways to make ends meet in a creative way, the Competitive Awards Initiative run by the university may be the answer. The initiative began last fall to help assist the campus community with various scholarships and awards. According to Assistant Director of the Center... Read more »
Artwork from University of Toledo students featured on local billboards throughout city
Emily Schnipke, Associate Community Editor
January 20, 2016
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How often can you say your artwork is displayed on 14-foot high billboards for thousands to see? A group of 13 University of Toledo art students get that very chance, thanks to a partnership between the UT Department of Art and Lamar Outdoor Advertising. For the past four years, the College of Communication... Read more »
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. unity event speaker promotes activism
IC Staff
January 20, 2016
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This year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Celebration was all about turning the dream of justice into a reality through activism and standing against intolerance. The annual celebration of King’s life and work took place at 9 a.m. in Savage Arena. Cori Bush, pastor of Kingdom Embassy International... Read more »
UT student in recovery
Jessica Harker, News Editor
January 20, 2016
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After an assault that left her severely burned at an off-campus party Friday night, University of Toledo student Janelle Noe, 20, was in critical condition as of Jan. 19. One of the people attending the party sprayed 180-proof alcohol onto a candle, which ignited and caused the flame to spread onto... Read more »
Outstanding Adviser Award Nominations Begin
Amanda Pitrof, Editor In Chief
January 20, 2016
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The time is near — the annual Outstanding Adviser Awards is accepting nominations now until Feb. 19 at 5 p.m. Developed in 1986, the award is meant to recognize advisers who have well-developed interpersonal skills, ensure students get the information and encouragement they need to make informed... Read more »
University of Toledo receives grant money to help combat sexual assault
Colleen Anderson, Managing Editor
January 20, 2016
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The University of Toledo is continuing its effort to combat sexual assault with the aid of a $214,000 grant from the Ohio Attorney General’s office. UT was one of 13 recipients to receive part of a grant totaling roughly $1.2 million. The grant came from a statewide Victims of Crime Act fund set... Read more »
The University of Toledo receives funding to assist sexual assault survivors
IC staff
January 13, 2016
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The University of Toledo received a $214,000 grant from the Ohio Attorney General’s office to help individuals on campus who have experienced sexual assault. Kasey Tucker-Gail, associate professor of Criminal Justice, Social Work and Legal Specialties, said the money is being used to hire a new... Read more »
The Association for the Advancment of African American Women hosts multicultural general body meeting
Jessica Harker, News Editor
January 13, 2016
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The Association for the Advancement of African American Women hosted a general body meeting Jan. 12 for all multicultural organizations at the University of Toledo. The event began at 7:30 p.m. and lasted till about 9 p.m. in the Student Union. Many multicultural organizations — including Spectrum,... Read more »
University of Toledo reduces overload fees for students
IC Staff
December 9, 2015
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Students who take more than a full course-load of 16 credit hours could save up to $636.78 during the spring semester. The University of Toledo has a set tuition price for full-time undergraduate students. However, the set price — as of this semester — only applies to students taking 12-16 credit... Read more »
The Black Student Union hosts new charity event
Hannah Dearth, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2015
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The University of Toledo Black Student Union held a charity lock-in event benefitting Toys for Tots and the Student Food Pantry on Wednesday, Dec. 2, in the Student Union Ingman Room. Over fifty students dressed in pajamas attended the first-ever lock-in, bringing either a canned food item or a new... Read more »
University of Toledo hosts regional competition between local businesses
Joe Heidenescher and Trevor Stearns
December 9, 2015
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The University of Toledo hosted a regional round of the InnovateHER competition, in which ten local businesses competed to win a $1,000 prize and a chance to move onto the national round. The U.S. Small Business Administration launched this competition in March 2015. The goal of the competition is... Read more »
Isis vs Islam: The group is not the religion
Ashley Diel, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2015
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After the recent terrorist attacks in Paris by ISIS, international leaders responded with varying messages, from support for the Muslim community in America to condemnations of the religion and its followers. However, many followers of Islam say ISIS does not represent Islam or what it truly stands... Read more »