Heidenescher: Marching down to freedom land
Joe Heidenescher, Associate Community editor
April 29, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion
If anybody ever said college students can’t make a difference, tell them they are damn wrong. I’m on my way to Washington DC for a conference while I’m told this. During the eight-hour ride there this message resonates with me. Could I — a meager English major with a passion for justice —... Read more »
Nieszczur: The year from a freshman’s perspective
Alexis Nieszczur, IC Columnist
April 29, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion
It’s the moment I thought would never come: the end of spring semester has arrived. With outlooks of sunny summer days, seeing old friends and a break from schoolwork on the horizon, it’s hard to keep a focus on anything else. It’s hard to believe that 12 months ago I was a scared and overwhelmed... Read more »
Mandel: Students and leaders should be applauded for supporting U.S. Israel relationship
Josh Mandel
April 29, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion
Editor’s note: This column was submitted independently by Treasurer of Ohio, Josh Mandel. As Treasurer of the State of Ohio, I was proud to learn about the numerous individuals on campus who recently stood up against the Israel divestment effort by the University of Toledo Student Government. These individu... Read more »
Oreoluwa: Exam angst
Lasisi Oreoluwa, IC Columnist
April 29, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion
If there is one thing that I have always wished was eliminated from my student life, it is exams. I have always dreaded exam periods, not just because it makes me lose quality sleep, spend less time with family and friends, and miss out on favorite television programs and favorite social media updates,... Read more »
Rinckey: My mid-college crisis
Morgan Rinckey, Opinion Editor
April 22, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion
I’m halfway done with college, but I am completely done with homework. It is 11 p.m. on a Monday, and I look at the stack of books I still have to read and I cry on the inside. But English is the major I chose, and now I have to pay the price for it. Most of the time I love reading and doing my... Read more »
Lutz: The dos and don’ts of breaking up
Devan Lutz, IC Columnist
April 22, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion
As we all know, breaking up is hard to do. But that doesn’t mean we can’t do it in a tactful, respectful way that doesn’t make an upsetting situation even worse. If you’re a decent person, there are just certain social rules regarding break-ups that I believe everyone should adhere to. How you... Read more »
Latz: Neo-Nazis revisit Toledo
Olivia Latz, IC Columnist
April 22, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion
The neo-Nazis rallied on April 18 in downtown Toledo outside of One Government Center to support and promote their beliefs of hatred and their ideology of Hitler, which is extremely racist and unacceptable in our society today. People should spread love, not hatred. But because of the freedom of speech... Read more »
Jadlocki: Tips on long-term relationships
Torrie Jadlocki, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion
We sat in his bedroom giggling over cartoons and comedy specials on Netflix. The two of us already devoured the box of chocolates I bought, the mushroom, feta and garlic pizza and a six-pack of hard cider. I’m sitting next to the one I love, curled up in my sweatshirt. It was Valentine’s Day number... Read more »
Budrevich: Make the most of your summer
Jordan Budrevich, IC Columnist
April 15, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion
Spring has finally sprung, which means summer is just around the corner. Unfortunately for we college students, summer has stopped being a four-month vacation and has become the time to build up our résumés and try to get ahead in our various fields. Summer has become a “vacation” filled with exhausting... Read more »
Lutz: 10 steps for getting over a past relationship
Devan Lutz, IC Columnist
April 8, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion
Getting over a breakup can be difficult. OK, let’s face it, getting over a breakup is hard. It’s hard for anyone; however, there are ways to make getting over a breakup easier. Here is a list of 10 things that have helped me get over an ex in the past. 1. Cut off contact You know you’re no... Read more »
Nieszczur: Change your outlook on the day
Alexis Nieszczur, IC Columnist
April 8, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion
It’s all too easy to get caught up in the winter blues. If you’re like me, winter is the season where my motivation gets as low as the temperatures: I want nothing more than to lay in bed all day and put off my obligations a little bit longer. It’s hard to push yourself to do something when the... Read more »
Rinckey: Recycle this paper
Morgan Rinckey, Opinion Editor
April 8, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion
Sometimes it is truly disheartening to look in garbage cans around the University of Toledo. Honestly, I have stopped looking because oftentimes I see copies of The Independent Collegian in the trash. But I’m not sad because the newspaper that I had spent hours on the week before was thrown away. No,... Read more »