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Heidenescher: When religious expression turns into oppression

Joe Heidenescher, Features editor
September 16, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion

It takes every ounce of self-restraint I have to stop myself from opening this column with an extensive list of insults, swear words and petty shots at the character of Kim Davis. I’m not sure if I have ever been more infuriated at one person’s misguided mission to promote religious values in... Read more »

Novak: Is money more important to UT than student education?

Novak: Is money more important to UT than student education?

Kyle Novak, IC Columnist
September 16, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion

All of the members of the University of Toledo community received an email Monday from the new president, Sharon Gaber. In the email, the former University of Arkansas provost praised the Rockets’ recent victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks. The importance of the win, according to Gaber, was that it... Read more »

Moss: The divided states of America?

Mark Moss, IC Columnist
September 16, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion

This past Friday marked the 14th anniversary of 9/11. On the anniversary date I thought back to what I remember from that day and time period. I was only six years old at the time and I knew nothing of the attacks until I arrived home from school and saw the news coverage on the television. The attacks... Read more »

Budrevich: ‘Free the Nipple’ campaign brings attention to the disparity in censorship

Budrevich: ‘Free the Nipple’ campaign brings attention to the disparity in censorship

Jordan Budrevich, IC Columnist
September 9, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion

“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” This quote, credited to Mahatma Gandhi, makes an appearance in the movie “Free the Nipple,” which is based on the true story of a woman in New York who was wrongly arrested for public indecency. The movie, with... Read more »

Rashid: Research is more than the journal it’s published in

Rashid: Research is more than the journal it’s published in

Maisha Rashid, IC Columnist
September 2, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion

The value of a piece of scientific research or discovery lies in its potential for technological, medical and environmental advancement. Thus, the impact of the research lies in the extent of its progressive potential. Unfortunately, the significance of research articles is assessed by the impact... Read more »

Rinckey: The problems with Coca-Cola on campus

Morgan Rinckey, Opinion Editor
September 2, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion

Staying up until 3 a.m. can be hard to do on my own. Usually it takes some extra help to keep me awake and functioning Tuesday nights when The Independent Collegian staff is putting the newspaper together. As bad as it is for me, it is part of my Tuesday routine to get a caffeinated pop from the vending... Read more »

Snyder: How a small, green piece of paper changed my life

Snyder: How a small, green piece of paper changed my life

Faith Snyder, IC Columnist
August 26, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion

I am an English major here at the University of Toledo, and I love whenever authors come to visit Toledo. It gives me an opportunity to learn from someone who has made it, and also get a feel of what I could possibly become in the future. So you can guess when I found out John Green was coming to Columbus... Read more »

Sami: Making the most of my major

Shagufta Sami, IC Columnist
August 26, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion

A few years ago, I wanted to be a storyteller, a writer. I had a story, a plot and characters. If you had time, believe me, I could flesh out all those story ideas, explain their origins to you, describe in fine detail my vision of all the characters and plots and show you how I would apply some magic... Read more »

Pitrof: New year, new IC

Amanda Pitrof, Editor-in-Chief
August 19, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion

I have been so very excited to start printing issues of the IC again! I know how that sounds, but I mean it. I’m super excited. I have been working at three jobs — The Independent Collegian, The Toledo Journal and Jimmy John’s — to save up money for school and what comes after these last... Read more »

Gearheart: Be careful what you post; employers are watching

Ashley Gearheart, IC Columnist
August 19, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion

An astounding 50 percent of recent college grads have been unable to find a job, according to recent radio commercials I’ve heard. That’s a terrifying statistic. It means I have a one-in-two chance of not finding a job, so I need to take the necessary steps now, even as a college sophomore, to avoid... Read more »

Jarrett: How being an RA has changed my life

Dustin Jarrett, IC Columnist
August 19, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion

Living the RA life is one of the most inspirational and successful decisions I've ever made. It inspired me to be more courageous in my choices, actions and beliefs. In my time as a resident adviser, I've learned more than I ever thought I would. I learned how to be more confident when working with people,... Read more »

Rinckey: Students should volunteer

Morgan Rinckey, Opinion Editor
May 7, 2015
Filed under Columns, Opinion

How many times have you been online and seen someone ask for donations? You’ve probably seen it more than once. But how many times have you actually donated? I see a lot of people using Facebook and Tumblr to raise money for organizations. While this is great because it raises money for important... Read more »

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