New unofficial student group at the University of Toledo stirs up debate
Yasmine Abdullah, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2015
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The creation of an unofficial White Student Union at the University of Toledo — through a Facebook page and posters on the free speech boards — has raised many controversial opinions and questions about tolerance against free speech on campus. The page was originally created by two people. According... Read more »
Annual University of Toledo aids gala educates community
Jenna Nance, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2015
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Every nine and a half minutes, another American is infected with HIV. This statistic was one of many brought up by guest speaker Danielle Van Fleet at the University of Toledo’s sixth-annual AIDS Awareness Gala. The African People’s Association and UT’s Student National Pharmaceutical Association... Read more »
Speaking up: The impact of student voices at the University of Toledo
Ashley King and Colleen Anderson
December 2, 2015
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Student voices have often been at the forefront of change, and some University of Toledo students are striving to do just that. In the past year, UT has seen a number of student-led movements, from a campaign to divest from companies involved in Israeli military actions to protests against the university’s... Read more »
The life of a University of Toledo commuter student
Riley Sproul, Staff Reporter
December 1, 2015
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One of the first decisions every college student makes is whether or not to live on campus. Both choices come with pros and cons, affecting everything from a student’s social life to their financial means. The University of Toledo Department of Commuter Student Services website stated that, “CSS... Read more »
New position among new initiatives to focus on the University of Toledo’s diversity
Colleen Anderson and Jessica Harker
November 18, 2015
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Diversity is front and center in Gaber’s plans for the University of Toledo, which she highlighted by appointing a new special assistant to the president for diversity and by announcing several changes in existing offices. The position, created specifically to focus on university-wide diversity... Read more »
Gaber engages community in an open dialog about University of Toledo
Trevor Stearns, News Editor
November 18, 2015
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University of Toledo President Sharon Gaber held an open forum on Nov. 12 to discuss the challenges UT is facing and the progress it is making to overcome them. After a brief opening monologue, Gaber opened the floor to questions from her audience members, ranging from budget numbers to CPR training... Read more »
The University of Toledo Honors Veterans at 11th-annual appreciation breakfast
Ashley King, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2015
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The University of Toledo hosted the 11th-annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast and Resource Fair at the Savage Arena to honor those who have served this country. Peggy Holewinski, major gifts officer at the American Red Cross, said the Red Cross has collaborated with UT for this event for the past... Read more »
The University of Toledo Communication Department worries about restructuring rumors
Jenna Nance, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2015
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After moving to the College of Visual and Performing Arts, the Department of Communication has found its success in CoCA, or the College of Communication and the Arts. Recently, rumors surfaced surrounding another move for the department, though nothing has been confirmed at this time. “I have... Read more »
Lecurer tackles business ethics as part of honors series
Yasmine Abdullah, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2015
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Travis T. Tygart discussed business ethics and his work on the Lance Armstrong case in Doermann Theater, Wednesday, Nov. 4 as the speaker for the latest honors lecture. Tygart, CEO of the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), began the lecture with a discussion of how ethics are essential when... Read more »
NASA gives the University of Toledo grant for new education programs
Riley Sproul, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2015
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After receiving funding from NASA, UT is leading several campuses in an initiative to change the teaching standard for sciences, On Tuesday October 27th, University of Toledo President Sharon Gaber announced the successful funding of a $10 million project by NASA. UT will receive roughly $2.5 million... Read more »
Hiring Suspended
Ashley Diel, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2015
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The University of Toledo announced an eight-month hiring freeze in an attempt to lessen the current $11.5 million shortfall in the budget. According to the 2016 fiscal year budget, which was approved this past summer, there was an anticipated 2 percent increase in undergraduate enrollment. However,... Read more »
Housing Changes
Colleen Anderson, Managing Editor
November 4, 2015
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The University of Toledo’s on-campus community may be growing next year in response to a change in housing policy that requires anyone living outside 25 miles of the university to live on campus for two years. The announcement was made Oct. 20 at a Student Government meeting, and will be put into... Read more »