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University of Toledo kicks off diversity plan with open forum conversations

Jessica Harker, News Editor
February 3, 2016
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Diversity is a hot topic at the University of Toledo, and the administration brought the conversation to the community in the first of several forums centered on the issue. The conversations are part of UT’s larger diversity plan, which was announced with the appointment of Dr. Willie McKether on... Read more »

University of Toledo Democrats want to know “What’s on your mind?”

Joe Heidenescher, Community Editor
February 3, 2016
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The University of Toledo College Democrats hosted their first of three “What’s on your mind?” forums last Wednesday. According to UT College Democrats President Ronald Tallon, the event was created to get students engaged in current issues that affect campus life. The forum focused on campus... Read more »

Wozniak talks tech

Emily Schnipke, Associate Community Editor
February 3, 2016
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Steve Wozniak, Apple co-founder and philanthropist, spoke on Monday, Feb. 1 to a crowd of over 3,200 people in Savage Arena as part of the Jesup Scott Honors College Distinguished Lecture Series. During the lecture, Wozniak talked about success, the pursuit of passions, advancements in technology,... Read more »

Toledo gets back on track

Marcus Dodson, Sports Editor
February 3, 2016
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The University of Toledo men’s basketball team rolled to an 89-62 home victory over Western Michigan to snap a three-game losing streak in a game where the Rockets never trailed. Toledo (13-9, 4-5 MAC) now moves into third place in the Mid-American Conference West division and are just two games... Read more »

University of Toledo student assaulted

Colleen Anderson, Managing Editor
January 27, 2016
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Editor’s note: This story contains language that some of our readers may find offensive, including racial slurs and cursing. Reader discretion is advised. Campus officials suspended Pi Kappa Phi fraternity’s local chapter while they investigate allegations of an off-campus, racially motivated assault ... Read more »

Sexual Assault Education Prevention Program hosts online harassment workshop

Jessica Harker and Amanda Pitrof, News Editor and Editor and Chief
January 27, 2016
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What can you do to help prevent harmless online flirting from turning into harassment? What does sexting have to do with domestic violence? How is social media involved in it all? These questions and more were the focus of the Sexual Assault Education and Prevention Program’s online harassment workshop... Read more »

UT falls short in comeback

Marcus Dodson, Sports Editor
January 27, 2016
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The University of Toledo men’s basketball came up short against Ohio in an 81-79 thriller in Savage Arena. “I think we got what we deserved,” said head coach Todd Kowalczyk. “We didn’t deserve to win this game.” The Rockets (12-8, 3-4 MAC) trailed the Bobcats (12-7, 3-4 MAC) by as many... Read more »

Artwork from University of Toledo students featured on local billboards throughout city

Emily Schnipke, Associate Community Editor
January 20, 2016
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How often can you say your artwork is displayed on 14-foot high billboards for thousands to see? A group of 13 University of Toledo art students get that very chance, thanks to a partnership between the UT Department of Art and Lamar Outdoor Advertising. For the past four years, the College of Communication... Read more »

Annual Martin Luther King Jr. unity event speaker promotes activism

IC Staff
January 20, 2016
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This year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Celebration was all about turning the dream of justice into a reality through activism and standing against intolerance. The annual celebration of King’s life and work took place at 9 a.m. in Savage Arena. Cori Bush, pastor of Kingdom Embassy International... Read more »

UT student in recovery

Jessica Harker, News Editor
January 20, 2016
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After an assault that left her severely burned at an off-campus party Friday night, University of Toledo student Janelle Noe, 20, was in critical condition as of Jan. 19. One of the people attending the party sprayed 180-proof alcohol onto a candle, which ignited and caused the flame to spread onto... Read more »

Rockets survive

Marcus Dodson, Sports Editor
January 20, 2016
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BOWLING GREEN — The University of Toledo men’s basketball team survived Bowling Green 81-74 on the road to win the Battle of I-75. The win marks the fifth-straight victory against the Falcons since 2013. The game saw three ties and eight second-half lead changes, as well as a loud, enthusiastic... Read more »

The University of Toledo receives funding to assist sexual assault survivors

IC staff
January 13, 2016
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The University of Toledo received a $214,000 grant from the Ohio Attorney General’s office to help individuals on campus who have experienced sexual assault. Kasey Tucker-Gail, associate professor of Criminal Justice, Social Work and Legal Specialties, said the money is being used to hire a new... Read more »

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