Missing the mark
Editorial
April 6, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
After the announcement made by University of Toledo President Sharon Gaber regarding the results of the investigation into an off-campus incident that occurred Jan. 24, The Blade published an editorial criticizing her choice of sanctions for the students who violated the Student Code of Conduct. They... Read more »
What is UT doing to help you graduate on time?
Editorial Board
March 23, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Uncategorized
Not only are we the editorial staff of the University of Toledo newspaper, we are also students here. And when we discovered how awful our on-time graduation rate is, we felt a little disappointed, but we weren’t totally surprised. A quick poll around our office showed the same trend. We could all... Read more »
Election fever
Editorial board
March 16, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
Election fever has struck the country. The 2016 presidential primaries and caucuses beat on as the candidates frantically and sometimes humorously race to gain their party’s nomination. Every factor will influence how the election shapes up, including the broad and significant influence of social... Read more »
Higher housing costs unwanted but unavoidable
Editorial Board
February 24, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
Students will have to pay 2 percent more for housing if they want to stay in UT’s on-campus housing for the 2016-17 academic year. We did the math, and the 2 percent increase in room rates means students can expect an additional $108.24 – $185.08 to be added to their bill. UT reported that the raised... Read more »
An increase in enrollment will benefit students
Editorial Board
February 17, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
The University of Toledo can finally boast an increase in enrollment numbers, as the number increased from 18,783 from last spring to 18,849 total undergraduate and graduate students this spring semester. Enrollment numbers have declined for five years, so this increase is much to be celebrated. As student... Read more »
Administration on track: President Gaber initiates community and transparency at UT
IC Editorial Board
February 10, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
A recent student assault has made it in the spotlight after an explosion of tweets pushed it into everyone’s attention, including the UT administration’s. Rather than choosing to turn a blind eye or sweeping the incident under the rug, President Gaber’s initial response was to reply directly, and... Read more »
The impact of social media
Editorial Board
February 3, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
We live in a world that is dependent on, and sometimes helpless without, social media. Social networks and social media deliver us our daily news, our research, our references and our entertainment — all integral components of our lives. As such, it’s crucial to be careful when posting information... Read more »
Lower gas prices come at a cost
Editorial Board
January 27, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
On your way to campus, you see it out of the corner of your eye: three bright-red numbers that tell you gas is only $1.39. ONLY ONE DOLLAR AND THIRTY-NINE CENTS! You veer over across two lanes, and rush to pump that cheap, sweet liquid into your tank. You think the petroleum gods must have blessed your... Read more »
Consistent progress in Sexual Assault Policy
Editorial Board
January 20, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
The University of Toledo announced recently that a sexual assault counselor and a domestic violence counselor are going to be hired, and a Center for Student Advocacy and Wellness will be developed. The changes are being funded by a grant UT received from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. UT has... Read more »
Our ideas for the University of Toledo’s New Year’s resolutions
Editorial Board
January 13, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
With New Year’s over a week behind us, most people have already begun working on their New Year’s resolution (or breaking them). While personal resolutions are helpful in their own way, we think that the University of Toledo should set a few New Year’s resolutions of their own. Some of these resolutions... Read more »
Editorial: Misguided intent or masked racism?
IC Editorial Board
December 9, 2015
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
Terrorism, racism, hate crimes and other forms of similar violence define the era we live in. The news is ablaze with increasing death tolls from terrorist attacks, courthouses are still occupied with discussions over LGBTQ rights and racist slurs and behaviors that are still prevalent in our society.... Read more »
Editorial: Overcoming fear
The IC Editorial Board
December 2, 2015
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
The world has been in shock and fear since the Nov. 13 terrorist attacks in Paris. This fear is deeply justified — nobody should have to worry about being a victim of a terror attack when shopping at the grocery store. But the simple answer is not to blame refugees, because nobody should have to... Read more »