The past year at UT has been nothing less than memorable. We’ve seen everything from protests and political activism to the squabbling of Student Government. Students made their voices heard through discourse, panel discussion and public outcry in resp...

As some of you may have read or remembered, the world celebrated Yom HaShoah last Thursday. The translation for Yom HaShoah from Hebrew mean...

Diversity Week is here, bringing with it all the various faces of UT. Diversity Week provides a specific time to recognize the assortment of people at the university including those with varying nationalities, philosophies, languages, abilities and d...

As Earth Day rolls around again this year, rather than passing it off as a meaningless holiday, take it for what it actually is, a time to be more conscientious of how actions impact the environment. Pause and consider if enough is being done to prot...

“The movie is 126 minutes long and I would guess that at least 100 of those minutes, maybe more, are concerned specifically and graphically with the details of the torture and death of Jesus. This is the most violent film I have ever seen,” said film c...

As student loan rates increase and tuition escalates, how is survival let alone success, even possible? The majority of lower management positions in professional work places absolutely require some amount of college education but with the costs ever i...

If this year’s Student Government campaign period had a moralistic teaching to impart, it would be one of accountability. From alleged bribery to a myriad of other violations, one wonders where a sense of decency and fair play has gone. While there is ...

Remember the golden rule: render unto the 'pay for play', politicians as they would render unto the majority of the people, in this political culture of corruption. All pensions for state and federal workers not to exceed $75,000 in total payments....

Currently, we are more than halfway through Ramadan. As a Muslim, I never want such a time to end, for there is no greater opportunity during which one can grow closer to Allah and gain good deeds. This is done through more frequent prayer, Qur'an ...

If there is one piece of advice I could give someone to succeed in college, it would be to get involved on campus. Reasons to get involved range from altruistic to self- promoting. UT offers so many organizations to get involved with, including clu...

It's official and - the University of Toledo is building its own strip. Our campus is being modernized by Barnes and ' Noble, Napa Auto Parts, Papa John's Pizza, Kwick Clean Car Wash and more, thanks ...

So it's August again, and a new school year has begun. The slates have been wiped clean and new challenges await you. This year, you can step out of your comfort zone by trying a new group, class, or activity you never thought you'd be part of. Emp...

The leaves are changing color as fall semester arrives, bringing with it thousands of long-term goals that students from every field envision to accomplish. They could be improving grades, starting and finishing a fitness program or learning that m...

In addition to commencement this past May came a decision to reorganize the Dean of Students Office which resulted in the elimination of my position, directing the support and services offered by the Student Union to students, student organizations, de...

Rahul Prasad The “self-liberation” of a nation is often seen in two ways: the toppling of its government or the secession of one region from the state. In the first month of the new year, the world has witnessed both these forms in action. ...

Jason Copsey This week, President Barack Obama will give his second State of the Union address. After a year that included a long string of accomplishments from the passage of health care reform to the repeal of the “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy,...

Nicole Doan A few days ago I checked my bank account to find about 11 dollars of charges that originated back in September but were only charged to my account just recently. I was a little confused and thought someone had found a way to rip me of...

Dear Readers, This is my last issue as editor-in-chief of the Independent Collegian. As much as I love this organization, I have accepted a 12-week position as a legislative reporter with the Associated Press in Indianapolis. The position is a full...

The workings of the United States legal system have sometimes been so twisted and illogical that the term “frivolous lawsuit” almost can’t be applied to a legal proceeding taking place anymore. In legal terms, “frivolous” refers to a case that is known...

The recent debacle involving University of Toledo campus locations’ credit card charges has left many students suddenly penniless — or worse, buried under multiple overdraft fees. Besides the financial crisis caused by the sudden and unexpected emptyin...