‘Cabaret’ to take stage
Alexandria Saba, Community Editor
April 2, 2014
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The stage is set, the curtain is open and the lights are on for the musical “Cabaret,” presented by the University of Toledo’s Department of Theatre and Film. Performances will be on Friday and Saturday, April 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, April 6 and 13 at 4 p.m. in the... Read more »
Faculty Senate seeks changes in curriculum
Torrie Jadlocki
March 26, 2014
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Faculty Senate unanimously passed a resolution March 25 asking the administration to change core curriculum courses. Senators said the proposed changes would streamline the process of choosing the right classes, and would also bring UT more in line with state standards, making it easier for students ... Read more »
Jacobs to step down in 2015
Samuel Derkin and Samantha Rhodes
March 26, 2014
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University of Toledo President Lloyd Jacobs announced March 21 that he will step down on June 30, 2015. "My time in Toledo has been among the most personally rewarding years of my life, and Ola and I are looking forward to many more at UT and in the community," Jacobs, 72, said in a press release. ... Read more »
UT’s Pershing Rifles troop aims high
Samantha Rhodes
March 26, 2014
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Crossed legs, collared shirts and shoes polished to the kind of shine that would make a new car jealous - it was evident in their interview that members of the University of Toledo's Pershing Rifles troop L-1 take great pride in their organization. Why wouldn't they? They're two-time national drill com... Read more »
Danielle Gamble: Former editor questions life and the future
Danielle Gamble
March 26, 2014
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I've spent this year as editor-in-chief solving problems, answering questions and offering solutions. But now I've got a lot of questions that I don't know how to answer. Like, how do you summarize the best years of your life in one column? Short answer: you can't. Unless you want a column much long... Read more »
UT reports $90,521 in alcohol sales
Joshuah Hampton
March 26, 2014
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The University of Toledo has earned about $90,521 this year in alcohol sales at football games, basketball games and Rocky's Pub and Grill. UT spokesperson Meghan Cunningham said that during the Fall 2013 football season, about $63,084 was earned in home-game alcohol sales, and about $26,562 has been ... Read more »
Student Gov’t debate set for March 31
Amanda Pitrof
March 26, 2014
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A debate between the presidential tickets for Student Government will be held March 31 at 6 p.m. in the Student Union's Trimble Lounge. The Independent Collegian and election board will co-sponsor the debate, where presidential candidates Clayton Notestine and Austin Serna, and their running mates Ali Eltatawy and Derek Ma... Read more »
Legislation passed to strengthen UT student organization collaboration
Samuel Derkin
March 26, 2014
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Student Government expressed a need to strengthen student organization collaboration by passing several pieces of legislation on March 25 that included the support of a system-wide website consolidation and a student organization leader retreat. OrgSync is an online system that, according to SG Senators Ali Eltatawy a... Read more »
Kaitlyn Filzer: Addressing accusations about Election Board
Kaitlyn Filzer
March 26, 2014
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In a democratic system, elections are run according to rules. And at the University of Toledo, Student Government elections are run by the Election Board, of which I am the chair. Recently, the board and I were criticized by one petition gatherer for the way in which we are enforcing election rules. Therefore, I would l... Read more »
Blake Bacho: There’s always next season
Blake Bacho
March 25, 2014
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There's always next year. For most, this saying is simply wishful thinking. For Detroit Lions fans such as myself, it sometimes sounds like flying pig talk with a dash of pixie dust mixed in. The saying is a way to ignore the mediocrity that a program has fallen into in favor of simply fantasizing abou... Read more »
Former Toledo running back David Fluellen hoping to become first Rocket drafted since 2008
Blake Bacho
March 25, 2014
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Former University of Toledo running back David Fluellen is currently facing what might be the most difficult challenge of his football career. No, it is not another regular season finale matchup with Northern Illinois, or another rivalry faceoff for the Battle of I-75 trophy either. The battle Fluellen ... Read more »
Everything you need to know about scholarships
Samantha Rhodes
March 24, 2014
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It's that time of year again - time to apply for scholarships. In 2013, the University of Toledo awarded approximately $48 million in scholarships alone, according to Angie Roach, assistant director of scholarships in the Office of Student Financial Aid. According to Roach, UT awards 85 percent of in... Read more »