Rocky through the ages
Anna Glore and Emily Schnipke
October 9, 2015
Filed under Community, Homecoming
College mascots play a pivotal role in defining their universities, from being symbols of school pride to representing the school at every athletic event. The UT mascot was chosen for us after we earned the name ‘Rockets’ at a football game 92 years ago. According to the UT Athletics website,... Read more »
Rockets make the rank
Marcus Dodson, Sports Editor
October 9, 2015
Filed under Homecoming, Special, Sports
Toledo’s football team has jumped inside the Associated Press Top 25 this week for the first time since 2012 as the No. 24 team in the country. The Rockets improved to 4-0 and 1-0 in the Mid-American Conference after their 24-10 road victory at Ball State on Saturday. Toledo is 4-0 for the first... Read more »
Back from Ball State
Marcus Dodson, Sports Editor
October 9, 2015
Filed under Homecoming, Special, Sports
The University of Toledo’s football team opened up Mid-American Conference play with a 24-10 road win Saturday against Ball State. With this victory, the Rockets (4-0, 1-0 MAC) move into the AP Top 25 at No. 24. “Our goals and aspirations are better than how we played at times,” said... Read more »
The five differences between college and high school homecomings
Colleen Anderson, Managing Editor
October 9, 2015
Filed under Community, Homecoming, Special
It’s impossible to deny that homecoming is one of the bigger events at the University of Toledo, filled with floats, free food and a cornucopia of school-themed events. While students may be familiar with homecoming festivities in high school, they aren’t quite the same. From attire to activities,... Read more »
Marching through time
Trevor Stearns, News Editor
October 9, 2015
Filed under Community, Homecoming, Special
Helmets crash, a whistle blows, a cannon is fired and the crowd goes wild — but this crescendo of school spirit might not echo across campus without a pregame show that catapults the fans into a Rocket fever from the start. Before the game begins, the University of Toledo Rocket Marching Band... Read more »