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Administration on track: President Gaber initiates community and transparency at UT

IC Editorial Board
February 10, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Opinion

A recent student assault has made it in the spotlight after an explosion of tweets pushed it into everyone’s attention, including the UT administration’s. Rather than choosing to turn a blind eye or sweeping the incident under the rug, President Gaber’s initial response was to reply directly, and... Read more »

The impact of social media

Editorial Board
February 3, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Opinion

We live in a world that is dependent on, and sometimes helpless without, social media. Social networks and social media deliver us our daily news, our research, our references and our entertainment — all integral components of our lives. As such, it’s crucial to be careful when posting information... Read more »

Lower gas prices come at a cost

Editorial Board
January 27, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Opinion

On your way to campus, you see it out of the corner of your eye: three bright-red numbers that tell you gas is only $1.39. ONLY ONE DOLLAR AND THIRTY-NINE CENTS! You veer over across two lanes, and rush to pump that cheap, sweet liquid into your tank. You think the petroleum gods must have blessed your... Read more »

Consistent progress in Sexual Assault Policy

Editorial Board
January 20, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Opinion

The University of Toledo announced recently that a sexual assault counselor and a domestic violence counselor are going to be hired, and a Center for Student Advocacy and Wellness will be developed. The changes are being funded by a grant UT received from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. UT has... Read more »

Our ideas for the University of Toledo’s New Year’s resolutions

Editorial Board
January 13, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Opinion

With New Year’s over a week behind us, most people have already begun working on their New Year’s resolution (or breaking them). While personal resolutions are helpful in their own way, we think that the University of Toledo should set a few New Year’s resolutions of their own. Some of these resolutions... Read more »

Editorial: Misguided intent or masked racism?

IC Editorial Board
December 9, 2015
Filed under Editorials, Opinion

Terrorism, racism, hate crimes and other forms of similar violence define the era we live in. The news is ablaze with increasing death tolls from terrorist attacks, courthouses are still occupied with discussions over LGBTQ rights and racist slurs and behaviors that are still prevalent in our society.... Read more »

Editorial: Overcoming fear

The IC Editorial Board
December 2, 2015
Filed under Editorials, Opinion

The world has been in shock and fear since the Nov. 13 terrorist attacks in Paris. This fear is deeply justified — nobody should have to worry about being a victim of a terror attack when shopping at the grocery store. But the simple answer is not to blame refugees, because nobody should have to... Read more »

Editorial: Don’t be quick to place blame

IC Editorial Board
November 18, 2015
Filed under Editorials, Opinion

Finger pointing always seems to happen in the wake of a tragedy. After the Paris terror attacks on Friday, accusations have been flying thick and fast from all sides, assigning blame to one party or another. The horror and sorrow of tragedy has always been a catalyst for discussion, for better or... Read more »

Editorial: Short-term hardship, long-term reward

IC Editorial Board
November 11, 2015
Filed under Editorials, Opinion

In times of deficit, the natural and most logical thing to do is stop spending more money — a concept much easier said than done. Still, that’s exactly what the University of Toledo is aiming to do. UT announced on Oct. 30 that it is going to put a freeze on hiring new faculty, staff and administrators... Read more »

Editorial: Don’t defund Planned Parenthood

IC Editorial Board
October 28, 2015
Filed under Editorials, Opinion

For years now, Planned Parenthood has battled to keep its federal funding amid the nationwide abortion and reproductive rights debate. Last week the Ohio State Senate passed Senate Bill 214, which would effectively defund Planned Parenthood. The bill’s legal phrasing would actually defund not only... Read more »

Editorial: Back to the basics

IC Editorial Board
October 21, 2015
Filed under Editorials, Opinion

Last week, the University of Toledo held four sparsely attended Campus Facilities Master Planning forums. The goal of the forums was to gather input on how to best utilize UT’s various buildings. In at least one of the meetings, they discussed the use of certain spaces like Carter Hall and Scott Park... Read more »

Editorial: Weed can wait

IC Editorial Board
October 14, 2015
Filed under Editorials, Opinion

Take a break from the bong before you vote on Issue 3. Issue 3, formed by ResponsibleOhio, is a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would reform and legalize the use of recreational and medical marijuana for people 21 and over. ResponsibleOhio claims legalization will create jobs,... Read more »

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