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Library renovations planned for summer

Library renovations planned for summer

Morgan Kovacs, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2016
Filed under News, Top Stories

  After discussions of renovations to the library for the past six years, Carlson Library will be undergoing a $3 million, multi-year renovation plan beginning this May. Phase one of the plan is to renovate the third and fourth floors of the library, which will be closed from May 9 until August... Read more »

Student Government debate for presidential roles

Student Government debate for presidential roles

Colleen Anderson, Managing Edior
April 13, 2016
Filed under News, Top Stories

  Student Government presidential and vice presidential candidates outlined their platforms and answered students’ questions during a debate hosted by The Independent Collegian on Wednesday, April 6. The two leadership tickets kicked things off by discussing the experience that qualifies... Read more »

Alumni continue green efforts

Emily Schnipke, Community Editor
April 13, 2016
Filed under News, Top Stories

  Going green for some people means something as simple as bringing reusable bags into Kroger for groceries or sorting their plastics and their metal cans into the right bins. For University of Toledo alumni and Green Fund founders Tony Bova and Jeff Beegle, working to help our planet keep on... Read more »

UTMC CEO resigns

UTMC CEO resigns

Morgan Kovacs, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2016
Filed under News, Top Stories

  The University of Toledo Medical Center needs a new CEO. Executive VP and UTMC CEO, Dave Morlock, announced his resignation on April 5 from his position after holding the job since fall 2013. Morlock’s resignation is effective as of June 1. “Dave has helped make sure that our hospital... Read more »

Gaber speaks on Diversity Month

Gaber speaks on Diversity Month

Sarah Hochadel, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2016
Filed under News, Top Stories

  At noon on Monday April 4, University of Toledo President Sharon Gaber gave a speech about diversity in the Student Union Ingman room to launch the start of what UT is calling Diversity Month. “It’s central to our mission to ensure that every student has an opportunity to thrive, regardless... Read more »

UT student indicted: Lucas County Grand jury charges former cross-country runner with aggravated arson

Jessica Harker, Editor-In-Chief
April 6, 2016
Filed under News

The Lucas County Grand Jury indicted University of Toledo student Christopher Housel on Wednesday March 30 with aggravated arson. According to the court journal for the case, Housel, a third-year individualized studies major, allegedly lit a “fireball” that severely burned student Janelle Noe... Read more »

Taking CHAARG

Emily Schnipke, Associate Community Editor
February 24, 2016
Filed under Community

  It’s not just a group, it’s a lifestyle. It’s not just working out, it’s taking CHAARG. Meet CHAARG, a motivated group of women maintaining fitness and friendships through pumped-up weekly exercise. CHAARG stands for Changing Health, Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls. The... Read more »

‘The Laramie Project’ will take the center stage with real life stories from Laramie, Wyoming

Emily Schnipke, Associate Community Editor
November 18, 2015
Filed under Community

An act of hate inspires a project of hope. When tragedy strikes, a town becomes split by their reactions. Most responded with compassion, but many turned to hate. The path to healing is not easy for the community of Laramie, Wyoming. The University of Toledo’s upcoming production of “The Larami... Read more »

Rockets rebound

Marcus Dodson, Sports Editor
November 11, 2015
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

The University of Toledo’s football team squeezed out a 28-23 win over Central Michigan just one week after their first loss of the season. The Rockets (8-1, 5-1 MAC) were led by junior running back Kareem Hunt who rushed for 113 yards on 20 carriers. “I felt that I could help my team win the... Read more »

Sharon Gaber is inaugurated as UT’s 17th president

Joe Heidenescher and Trevor Sterns, Features Editor
September 26, 2015
Filed under News, Top Stories

On Friday, Sept. 25, Sharon Gaber was officially inaugurated as the 17th president at the University of Toledo. She was presented a bound copy of UT’s articles of incorporation by Board of Trustees Chair Sharon Speyer. Speyer said by symbolically accepting the articles, Gaber signified her “intention... Read more »

UT Drumline gets ready to recruit

Amanda Pitrof, Editor-In-Chief
September 16, 2015
Filed under Community

  The sounds can be heard from halfway across campus — the sharp taps, shimmering crashes and gentle thunders. Walking closer, the beats can almost be physically felt as the sun catches the edges of golden cymbals and drumsticks rapidly rise and fall. This is a typical practice with the University... Read more »

[Updated] UT administrator Cam Cruickshank steps down

[Updated] UT administrator Cam Cruickshank steps down

Joe Heidenescher, Features Editor
September 4, 2015
Filed under News, Top Stories

This article was updated on 09/09/2015. Cam Cruickshank officially stepped down from his position at the University Toledo on Sept. 4, making him the fourth administrator to leave UT in the last four months. As the UT vice president for enrollment management and online education, he was responsi... Read more »