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Hip-hop artist will.i.am briefly visited UT Monday, Oct. 8, as a representative for the Obama campaign. The musician encouraged a crowd of students in the Student Union Building to vote in order to improve education and opportunities for
lower class citizens. “I come from the projects, and [there are] people in my neighborhood that are not brought up to speed,” he said. The singer said he remembered touring in Toledo many years ago and that the community is “important,” especially its college students. “I care about the … youth in
college [and] the debt they’re going to have when they get out of college,” he said in press conference. “So them going out and [voting] is going to prepare for jobs in the future.” In an exclusive interview with the Independent Collegian, the musician said See Entertainer / 3
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Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas signs the voter registration form of Erica Domaleczny, a sophomore majoring in biology.
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In brief Hate crimes vigil to be Thursday A hate crimes candlelit vigil is slated for 8 p.m. on Thursday on the steps in front of the Student Union Building. The vigil is to remember those who were victims of hate crimes, hate speech, bullying and other behavior that led to suicide or murder. It is hosted by Spectrum and the Sexual Assault Education and Prevention Program Candles will be provided, but Spectrum is asking for attendees to bring a lighter if possible.
UT Professor of Jazz to be honored in New York UT Distinguished Professor of Jazz Jon Hendricks and three others were honored by the Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine last week in New York City. The organization awarded Hendricks the Wonderful World Award, an honor they bestowed upon in him for emulating Armstrong’s legacy as a musician and humanitarian.
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Butheina Hamdah, president of Students for Justice in Palestine, and Nathan Leroux, a sophomore majoring in music education, finish construction on their drywall barrier on Tuesday. The barrier, which symbolizes a wall in the West Bank, will be part of a demonstration today in front of the Student Union Building steps.
Daylong demonstration to protest wall in West Bank By Danielle Gamble News Editor
Students will build and literally break down barriers today in Centennial Mall in protest against the separation barrier in the West Bank of the Jordan River. Students for Justice in Palestine, a pro-Palestinian organization of students, faculty and community members, will place a physical wall on a sidewalk in front of the Student Union Building steps. The project was created as a representation of the barrier that separates Israel and Palestine in the Middle East, known as the Apartheid Wall by many Palestinians.
While UT’s wall consists of two drywall panels, four feet wide and eight feet tall, it represents a concrete barrier as high as 25 feet in places and expected to stretch about 470 miles in length. Butheina Hamdah, president of SJP and a graduate student studying political science, said while Israelis refer to it as a “security fence” in order to protect citizens from civil warfare and violent attacks, it disrupts Palestinians’ ability to live peacefully. “It completely surrounds the West Bank, which is one portion of the Palestinian territory, and divides
crossing check-points along the wall are a source of “human rights violations.” “You have Muslim women being stripped naked in the road, you have people with medical emergencies being detained and dying, you have pregnant woman in labor trying to get to a hospital across the border, and where do you think their baby is born? In a car at a border crossing,” he said. Hamdah lived in the West Bank when she was 13 and remembers seeing the barrier firsthand. See Demonstration / 3
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Student’s talent brings joy to Union By Jennifer Ison Staff Reporter
correction In last week’s special Homecoming edition, there was a factual error in the article “Getting to know the spirited fans behind the masks.” Blue Crew was reported as being founded in 2001 when actually they were founded in 2000. We apologize for the mistake.
that from Israel,” Hamdah said. “It’s justified for security measures, but it’s a disproportionate use of force by the Israeli government.” During the event, some SPJ members will dress as guards and roll play with other members dressed as Palestinians, and actors will simulate a barrier check point by asking students to show identification. “We don’t want to obstruct people’s way, but they will take notice,” said Nathan Leroux, a sophomore music education major and SJP member. Leroux said the border
A part-time University of Toledo Spanish instructor has been removed from the classroom after being arrested in connection with what Toledo police are calling the largest seizure of psychedelic Thierry mushrooms Charged with in Ohio’s possession of history. psychedelic Sara Thier- mushrooms with intent to ry, 38, was sell. arraigned Sept. 26 in Toledo Municipal Court. Thierry, her husband and three others have been charged after police found a psilocybin mushroom-growing operation spread over several locations in Toledo and one in Whitehouse. Sgt. Joe Heffernan, public information officer for the Toledo Police Department, said police discovered the operation after someone called from a pay phone around 4 a.m. Sept. 16 to report a burglary at 2454 Woodford St. Police responded to the call and found a “massive grow operation,” Heffernan said. A trail of evidence then led authorities to the other locations and a total of 137 pounds of drugs, he said, though he could not discuss further details about the ongoing investigation. In a warrant filed in Toledo Municipal Court, police said the quantity of
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Samm Keyys plays the piano in the Student Union Building.
In the Trimble Lounge of the Student Union, students can often hear the velvet sounds of a live piano as they study or pass by. More than likely, the music is courtesy of sophomore business major Samm Keyys. Keyys, whose real name is Samm Hogan, said he plays in the Union when he has a certain feeling and needs to wind down. He plays there several times a week, usually for hours at a time.
“Music is a manifestation of your dreams and experiences — the music you make is an extension of who you really are,” Keyys said. He plays some classical pieces, but Keyys said he plays pop and other contemporary genres just as often. He said he receives and appreciates requests from listening students. Butheina Hamdah, a firstyear political science graduate student, said she finds Keyys’ music “tranquil.” “I’ve heard him as I walked by before, but I’ve never had
the chance to sit and hear it,” Hamdah said. “I’m really glad to have caught him playing today — he’s really good.” Though Keyys insists on playing by ear most of the time, he can read music and has been playing the piano since he was 5 years old. He began his musical education at the Rainey Institute in his hometown of Cleveland. Keyys said as a child, he heard his future piano instructor playing and he curiously came into the room. See Talent / 3
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This week in UT history 50 years ago: An IBM 1620 Computer has been installed in the Engineering and Science building. It has a commercial value of $125,000 and can do more than the Univac of 10 years ago which would have completely filled the room in which the computer is now housed. 30 years ago: Team and individual records are falling by the wayside as the women’s field hockey team heads for its best season ever at UT. New team records include most season wins, longest win streak, and team goals in one season. 45 years ago: Due to an approximate $12,000 deficit in 1967, the prices for this year’s Blockhouse have been increased. The book is $6 per copy, double last year’s amount.
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Benefit held at the Omni for cancer-stricken UT student Local hip hop artists performed at the Omni Thursday, Oct. 4 to raise money for last year’s Greek Man of the Year Greg Smith, a UT student who was diagnosed with desmoid sarcoma this summer and is undergoing chemotherapy. 700 people attended the benefit, which raised $2,500 for the cause.
Purpose: To promote true friendship among the college girls of our country by inculcating into their hearts and lives those principles of truth, of honor, of duty, without which there can be no true friendship. Leader: President Angie Winkle History: Kappa Delta was founded on Oct. 23, 1897, by Lenora Ashmore Blackiston, Mary Sommerville Sparks Hendrick, Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson and Sara Turner White on the beliefs of friendship, fellowship and sisterly love. Upcoming events: Kappa Delta plans on hosting a bowling tournament in the coming months, alongside Yell and Tell: Prevent Child Abuse NOW, a local organizationed aimed at preventing child abuse in the Toledo. Last year Kappa Delta raised over $6,000 for the organization through the bowling tournament and a 5k in the Spring. How to learn more: Email Vice President of Public Relations Angelina Tomallo at atomall@rockets.utoledo.edu Would your group like to be featured as The Independent Collegian’s Student Group of the Week? Email Nate Pentecost at npentecost@independentcollegian.com.
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She began teaching him to play immediately. “The Rainey Institute is more of an opportunity than a place to go,” Keyys said. “It’s a place for children to go to learn to appreciate all types of art.” After learning and playing at the Rainey Institute for 10 years, Keyys became a junior teacher to other piano players there. He has performed at the Ingenuity Festival, an event celebrating both technology and art in downtown Cleveland. Keyys has also taught several friends and fellow students to play piano, including Amiera Abu-Hajar, a sophomore majoring in education. Abu-Hajar said because of their common love for music, their relationship is more like a brother-sister bond. “The first night we met we
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cultural shifts have affected youth turnout and participation in this year’s election. “2008 was like the Super Bowl — it was bigger than the Super Bowl,” he said. “It started in January all the way to November, politics … everywhere you went, from magazines to television to 7-Elevens, it was everywhere. And now it’s not.” The singer said that families and communities need to push for more awareness about the election and “all the things that are at stake.” Will.i.am said focus and funding should go to science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields,
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mushrooms seized indicates they were intended for sale. Heffernan said police believe Thierry and her husband were the leaders of the group. Thierry is also charged with tampering with evidence. Police say she contacted another person by
sat down together at the piano and we played all night,” she said. “He’s an inspiration.” Abu-Hajar played violin before learning piano, making it easy for Keyys to teach her. “I didn’t know that she was like a prodigy, she’s probably better than me on the piano right now,” Keyys said. “She’s a triple threat, she plays violin and piano and sings.” Keyys also plays at open mic events around town and campus talent shows, as well as practicing in the Center for Performing Arts daily. “I’m that random kid nobody even knows playing in there, all the time,” Keyys said. Keyys is grateful for the presence of the Art Tatum piano in the Union, an instrument dedicated to the Toledo-born jazz pianist. Born in 1910 with cataracts in both eyes, Tatum was
famous for his aural skills and his ability as a soloist to cover pieces written for two pianists. “It’s a tribute to him when I play, it’s his piano,” Keyys said. “I hope one day I can be as talented.” Keyys said he plans to change his major to something pertaining to music soon and make his talent a career, but not yet. “I’m going through some things, I’ve got some stuff to straighten out before I can do that,” he said. He said his business education won’t be useless, though, because it taught him networking skills, something he feels are important in all walks of life. “It’s who you know that will get you there, but it’s what you know that keeps you there,” he said. “You never know who you know, they could be just a friend now but you never know who they will be.”
commonly referred to as STEM fields. “We need to bring STEM to the neighborhoods,” he said. “We need to bring STEM to the hood; we need to change the hood to good.” The musician said these were the reasons he supports President Obama “Obama is fighting for … equal opportunity in education [and] changing the inner cities,” he said. In addition to his music career, will.i.am also founded several charities which he said were motivated by Obama’s election last year. “[I was inspired] four years ago with the sentence ‘Yes we can.’ That sentence made me realize that I’m a part of ‘we,’ and what am I going to do?
Am I going to sit around and complain,” he said. “So I started my ‘i.am scholarship syndicate,’ sending kids to school debt free, I started my ‘i.am home’ where I save families from losing their home because there are no jobs in America.” The singer said he thinks Obama’s chances for re-election will be determined by awareness and participation. “We have a good shot if people realize how important it is, you know, without television, without it being plastered all the TV screens and magazines like it was in 2008, you have to remind yourself why it’s important,” he said. “We’re good if people realize how important and powerful their voice is.”
phone and asked them to dispose of a thumb drive that was inserted in her husband’s laptop computer. The UT communications office issued a statement saying that Thierry has been removed from the classroom “while UT waits for the judicial process to run its course.” Her class is being taught by other faculty in
the department, according to the statement. Thierry also teaches at Bedford High School in Michigan’s Monroe County. She was placed on leave from that position as well, according to the Monroe Evening News. A preliminary hearing is set for Oct. 31 and Thierry is free on bond.
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Fire damages Campus Village apartments
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Multiple apartment units in Campus Village Apartments were damaged because of a fire that Sunday evening. Ashley Lanagan, director of marketing and communication at Campus Village Communities, said in a statement that all the residents whose apartments were damaged were relocated to other units on the complex. The fire was caused by unattended food. She said Campus Village is grateful no one was seriously injured in the incident.
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“When I was on my way to school, we would always pass the wall,” she said. “There was this massive concrete wall restricting the movement of people, and it makes you wonder what Palestinians have done to receive this collective form of punishment.” Hamdah said her grandparents, great-grandparents and several cousins still live in Palestine. “It hits closer to home, knowing that my grandmother passes by [the wall] every day,” she said. “But just the sheer impact it has on everyone there, it should have just as big of an impact on anyone.” While Hamdah understands the divisiveness of the situation, her goal is not to incite violence. “We are a proactive, not a reactive group,” she said. “Violence is not what we’re focused on in any way. That’s not an objective of ours and we really discourage that from happening.” SJP will be joined by the African People’s Association and Student African American Brotherhood, who will
be educating people about “Ultimately the goal is althe history of apartheid in ways awareness-raising,” he South Africa. said. “People don’t know “We’re an expanding there’s a wall, they don’t world, and students need to know that there is murder. know that things that hapWalls are a great segregapen in other parts of the tion metaphor. We’re doing world affect what we can “This is happening to to give peothem,” said Adekemi a human being, and if ple a forum Ademuyeto voice you’re breathing or wo, presitheir have blood, this struggles.” dent of DecoraAPA and a matters to you.” tions in the junior maNathan Leroux form of joring in Sophomore, music education graffiti, public health. Adeposters and muyewo said she hopes stu- other props will be added dents become more inbetween 8 and 10 a.m., and formed and believes the a demolition will take place demonstration will affect at 4:30 p.m. Leroux said anyone is welcampus in a “positive way.” Hamdah said these organiza- come to help decorate, and “anyone with a hammer” can tions were asked to join the participate in the destruction. demonstration to “show the “When you see someone parallels” between the struggles. “You see parallels of this being harassed or murdered, wall with apartheid in South this isn’t an issue of it happening in another country,” Africa and even the fence being constructed along the U.S. he said. “This is happening and Mexico border,” Hamdah to a human being, and if said. “It’s all separating groups you’re breathing or have and marginalizing people blood, this matters to you.” based on generalizations in orRepresentatives of UT’s der to oppress them.” Hillel, a Jewish student orgaLeroux described the dem- nization, could not comment onstration as a “coalitionby deadline because of the building” event. holiday Simchat Torah.
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SG’s poor plan Homecoming events could have seen more attendance with better planning Between the beginning of the week before last and this past weekend, the University of Toledo celebrated its oldest tradition — Homecoming. Homecoming events weren’t well-advertised, resulting in poor attendance for some events which ought to have been well-attended. There was one poster listing the events which was easily glanced over, not necessarily placed in the best locations, and not properly brought to the attention of the student body. For busy students about campus, the posters weren’t the most visible thing. They were run of the mill and simply listed the events. They didn’t list that it’s the oldest tradition or advertise what might attract people to the events. They used the same poster format used every month for student activities. There was nothing about them to suggest anything special was happening if you stumbled upon them at all. The timing, stretching over a two-week period that included fall break, was not ideal to students’ social lives. The week before fall break, students are focused on finishing the week so they can enjoy the long weekend. After the break, students’ minds aren’t yet back into university life. Their minds are still on break. At the Homecoming events, there weren’t a lot of people attending when there should’ve been because people didn’t know about them. If they’d known about them, and the traditions that date back almost a century in university life, they’d have shown up. If they didn’t show up, it was either because they didn’t know or because student government didn’t plan interesting events. An example of the poor attendance that resulted from poor advertisement and timing is the Hellogoodbye concert. At the concert, there weren’t many students and the students who were in attendance weren’t what you’d expect at a concert featuring a major U.S. music group. An IC Staff member at the concert noticed that people looked bored. While Homecoming events may not have been poorly produced, they were poorly timed and not well advertised. If you’re going to do Homecoming, a beloved UT tradition, it has to be done right. In this case, certain aspects could have been better planned. commentary
Time to debate
After watching the negaand foreign policies in a tive TV ads all summer, listown-hall format; and Oct. tening to various politicians 22 (presidential) covering preach on why their particuforeign policy. lar party will put the country The presidential debates on the right track are the best way for and being apan undecided or unproached by poeducated voter to litically-inclined make a decision. citizens demandThe debates cover a IC Columnist ing you register wide range of topics to vote, it’s finally from jobs to Israel time to watch the televised to health care. The climate of presidential debates. the debates changes with inNow, many are tired of ternational events, domestic hearing about politics from events, poll ratings and comevery angle of their life. ments made on the campaign They just want it to be decitrail. The debates give citision time; however, now is zens time to ask questions the time we really get to that matter to them, especialhear what the candidates ly in the town-hall format. have to say. The debates are the true Presidential debates are a measure of a candidate’s prerelatively new addition to the paredness. It’s a time when election process. There no words can be negatively weren’t organized presidenspun out of context. There’s tial debates prior to the 1960 no delay in phrases and comdebate series between John F. ments made from the candiKennedy and Richard Nixon. dates to citizens’ ears. AlThey were televised and bethough the topics are angan to start the ball rolling nounced by a moderator sevon a set schedule of debates. eral weeks before the debate, There weren’t debates held there is still no way to prebetween 1960 and 1976. In pare for the actual questions 1976, the general election de- asked in the debate. bates began again with GerGiven that the debate itald Ford and Jimmy Carter. self is only 90 minutes, and Since 1976, the general they have only 15 minutes election debates have been per topic, it’s quite interestheld before every election. ing what comes to the surSince 1988, the debates have face in the heat of the mobeen sponsored by the nonment. While there are some partisan Commission on stumbles from the candiPresidential Debates (CPD). dates, it’s a good overall There are a total of three representation of what the presidential debates and one candidate truly believes. vice-presidential debate. The I encourage every AmeriCPD holds 90-minute decan to listen to the debates. bates with six different topics Without these precious faceat a time limit of 15 minutes to-screen viewings, the canper topic, or nine different didates are remote to all topics at 10 minutes. those that follow politics. It’s This first presidential dea great way to get informed bate on Oct. 3 was focused on broad issues and to conon domestic policy, with the nect with the leaders who six topics being: Economy I, run our country. II, III; health care; the role of Before voting, listen to government; and governing. what the leaders have to say. The rest of the debates are And then, only then, should as follows: Oct. 11 (vice-pres- you make a decision for idential) covering both dopresident. mestic and foreign policies; Oct. 16 (presidential) coverMichael Baker is a junior ing both domestic studying biology.
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Always be fiscally responsible Seldom does a day go by when I don’t nance their college education. hear or read about student loans. In this My purpose is to urge all students to important election year, student loans be extremely prudent in signing on the have become one of the major campaign dotted line to get the easy money. Never topics and rightly so. borrow unless it’s absolutely necessary. Students, parents and If you borrow, always borrow university administrators the least amount needed to pay know that such loans can essential bills. It’s never a wise debe a mixed blessing. cision to borrow money to mainTrue, many students tain a certain lifestyle or to cover IC Columnist wouldn’t be able to attend the cost of a spring break trip or college or university to make car payments. without borrowing. High and ever inVery few students I’ve known over the creasing tuition rates have forced an evyears lived extravagant lifestyles. Most er larger number of students to turn to have been very cost-conscious and one or more of the nation’s many stuworked hard at living within their limitdent loan programs. ed means. But, as you plan for that next The “blessing” is that such loan probig tuition bill or the payment of those grams are there ready and all too willever-present fees for this-and-that, stop ing to provide the funding needed to for a moment and think about the impay tuition and fees, buy those hugely plications of borrowing and then conexpensive textbooks and even cover sider other options that might help you living expenses. One needs only to go with planning and financing. online to grasp the wide array of poTo help you with your financial plantential loan programs waiting for your ning, I’d like to offer a few suggestions application. That’s the “blessing.” The that might give you a broader range of money is there if you need it. options. None of these are new but I It’s also true that this blessing is hope they’re helpful. “mixed.” Every loan comes due; those 1. Consider ways to reduce your “dismaking the loans require that you — or cretionary” spending. This might inyour co-signer — repay the loan with clude eliminating those costly designer interest. Of course, everyone knows coffees or late-night runs to the corner that. The problem is that getting the for mid-night snacks or drinks. If you loan is quite easy; repaying the loan have a car, eliminate all non-essential with interest is seldom easy. The stories driving to save on expensive, $3.85 gas. we are now hearing reinforce our unDevelop a frugal budget and commit to derstanding of just how difficult it can sticking to it. be to repay these loans. 2. Consider a part-time job or, if posMy purpose in calling attention to sible, even extending your current job these stories isn’t to dissuade students by a few hours a week. Today, the mafrom seeking essential loans that make jority of students work summers, partit possible to attend college or univertime or even full-time to help finance sity. Nationally, approximately twotheir education. Any way you can rethirds of students go into debt to fiduce the amount of your student loan
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today will be money you won’t have to repay with interest after you graduate. 3. Explore every possible scholarship, paid internship, or other forms of financial aid before opting for a student loan. Many scholarships go un-awarded every year. There are numerous sources of information about scholarships but you’ll need to inquire online or seek the expertise in the financial aid office to identify those for which you might qualify. There are other options that may fit your situation such as extending your college education by a year or two to allow you to work rather than borrow. This may not be appropriate for some but it may be for others. It will depend on your particular situation. Finally, as a new or young voter, you have the right — even the obligation — to let your voice be heard in Columbus and Washington D.C. on matters of tuition policies, student loan policies and the cost of higher education. You, and possibly your parents or family, can register your concerns with our state and national representatives. Remember, unless members of our state legislature and congress hear from you, they’ll continue to pursue those policies that serve the interests of those they do hear from. Plan your finances carefully, develop a tight but reasonable budget, explore all other funding possibilities such as scholarships and paid internships and keep your student loans as small as possible. You will always be glad you did. Daniel Johnson is president emeritus, director of global initiatives and distinguished professor of public policy and economic development at UT.
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UT leads way as a relevant university The foundational roles of the universi- Through the support of entities such as ty — discovery, preservation and relaying Innovation Enterprises and the Center of knowledge — were defined during for Entrepreneurship and Technology the establishment of the early higher edCommercialization, directed by Rick ucation system led by the Christian Stansley and Sonny Ariss, respectively, church in the 6th century. UT senior sdministration is These roles were further taking the necessary steps defined by the establishment toward allowing UT to beof the modern university syscome a leader in this regard. tems we recognize today, In addition to supporting IC Columnist which occurred sometime the aforementioned proaround the 10th century. grams, UT has consistently Throughout the past millennium, unisupported subsidiary programs like the versities have utilized advancements in yearly U.T.I.E. Business Plan Competiresearch and teaching methodology to tion and the newly developed “Start up evolve into finely tuned systems capaWeekend,” two events aimed at helping ble of generating and spreading knowl- to facilitate commercialization of ideas edge at an astonishing rate. born out of UT and the Toledo area. Society greatly values the functions It’s worth noting that the UT presicurrently upheld by the university as dent’s office was the largest financial people understand the university’s con- supporter of Start up Weekend. UT adtribution towards facilitating the imministration and many of the faculty provement of the human condition. and staff are committed to commercialHowever, society needs the university izing the great ideas coming out of this to take on an additional role. institution. As a result of this commitWhat society needs now more than ment, UT is ahead of its peers when it ever is for the university to commercomes to commercializing its ideas. cialize its ideas, allowing its newly disWith respect to patenting, in 2011, UT covered products to generate jobs and was well above the national average with revenue for the local, state and national a rate of 10 patents for every $10 million economy. We owe it to society to fulfill spent on research with the national averthis expectation. age at 4.3 for every $10 million. In 2011, the University of Toledo With respect to spin-off companies spent $74.1 million on research across created, UT, with two spin-off compaall disciplines. By converting the prod- nies per $100 million in research exucts generated at UT, funded in large penditures, is ahead of the national avpart by taxpayer dollars, into patents erage of 1 for every $100 million. The and start up companies capable of rate at which ideas born out of UT are commercializing these newly develpatented and commercialized is indeed oped products, the university can ina statistic the UT community should be crease the return on the tax payer inproud of. However, I think we need to vestment in the form of job creation push ourselves to be better. and economic growth. One way we could increase the rate UT is no stranger to the concept of at which ideas born out of UT are patcommercializing its great ideas. ented or commercialized is to modify
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the structure by which faculty are incentivized. Developing a product or idea that is patentable should carry incentives greater than those associated with publishing, and depending on revenue projections, greater even than those associated with obtaining a grant. During my training as a Ph.D. student in the sciences, it quickly became evident to me that in order to make it in the academic research world you must publish and publish often. The huge emphasis on publishing has even given rise to the popular phrase, “Publish or Perish.” Statements like this suggest the current mindset of many academic researchers, and rightfully so. By publishing, researchers are more likely to generate grant revenue for the university, and by generating grant revenue, faculty are more likely to receive tenure and other incentives. What if, however, the university implemented a system that put greater emphasis and incentives on patenting than it did on publishing? This system would encourage more researchers to patent and commercialize their discoveries and would allow UT to be a larger contributor of product development and economic growth. UT’s environment is like no other, it’s one where exceptional individuals from all backgrounds, interests and skill sets come together and solve some of the world’s most pressing issues. It’s time that universities focus on the issue of economic growth and job creation. By committing to the commercialization of its ideas and products, universities can likely serve as leaders of economic growth and job creation. Joshua P. Waldman is a doctoral student studying medical sciences.
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Consider Iran with caution Vanity distorts understandings Over the last few years, Many have said Americans there’s been a lot of talk within don’t have an “appetite” for foreign policy circles about a another conflict in the Middle possible war with Iran over its East;thus, the logic follows, alleged plans to develop nucle- the U.S. wouldn’t take a lead ar weapons. in such a conflict. This converRather it would be sation has gone Israel, whose diminusomewhat untive size and frequent noticed in the appearance in the IC Columnist United States, rants of the Islamic with Americans distracted by Republic’s leaders has it cona weak economy and a presi- cerned over the possibility of dential election where this Iran’s development of powerful particular issue is little more weapons. However, many bethan a footnote, or perhaps lieve that the U.S. would almost the latest episode of “Here certainly get drawn into the Comes Honey Boo Boo.” conflict anyway since, as a close That may be because it’s beally of Israel, it would be seen as come easy, or perhaps even having explicitly or tacitly suppreferred, for the specter of an ported Israel’s move. armed conflict to become a So any military action distant concern. Americans against Iran not only holds are tired of war. We’ve been in the possibility of dangerous at least one since before curescalation, but it could even rent fourth-graders were born. strengthen Iranian leaders’ Yet at the same time, citiresolve to build a nuclear zens of the U.S. haven’t expeweapon or trigger other unrienced the worst horrors of foreseen consequences. war — combat on its own soil Economic sanctions are also — since the Civil War. Even proving to be a peaceful, albeit the most recent wars in Iraq painful, way to put pressure on and Afghanistan have only the Iranian regime. In short, been experienced firsthand by there are plenty of great reaa tiny slice of the population. sons not to start this war. Thus although we are As for myself, an outsider vaguely aware of the costs of a who has paid quite a bit of atforeign war in terms of lives tention to this issue, I too have and treasure, the national found it becomes far too easy psyche of the U.S. isn’t propto talk or think about it in erly equipped to understand amoral, mathematical terms — the true horrors of war. So discussions about “objectives,” when talk of yet another con“strategy,” or whether or not it flict pops up, we respond with would be “successful” from annoyance or even applause, various viewpoints. instead of fear and solemnity. But this approach leaves out
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the most important fact and the most important reason not to go to war: human lives are at stake — people with families, careers, dreams and aspirations. So alongside all of the talk of weapons capability, red lines, and enrichment facilities, should be a simultaneous awareness of how it all affects the Iranian people, many of whom hold generally positive feelings towards the U.S. Many Iranians — in contrast to the distance Americans possess from armed conflict — have fresh memories of the brutal Iraq-Iran War of the 1980s, which resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths, and simply wish to live peaceful, free lives. Any military strike on Iran would deny that wish, greatly hurt a population that is by all accounts highly pro-U.S. and end innocent lives. Once the dust settles from this year’s presidential election, we are sure to hear more and more talk about a war in Iran regardless of the victor. History warns of the dangers of a public blasé about the effects of foreign wars justified with dubious information. But regardless of what happens in the months and years to come, I encourage you to always heed the enormous power of perspective when discussing and thinking about these matters. Lives are at stake. Adam Dellinger is a graduate student studying mechanical engineering.
Singer-songwriter Carly Simon had a hit in the ’70s with a memorable chorus: “You’re so vain; you probably think this song is about you.” It’s a clever premise that uses a play on words to point out how excessive self-love can distort our thinking processes. In my column here last month, I wrote about some of the influences that interfere with our ability to form intelligent, well-reasoned opinions — an important skill in this election season. In that column I discussed the problem of unconscious processes, which can affect our judgment without our knowing it. Self-love is another negative influence on our ability to think well and exercise good judgment. Self-love can take many forms — selfishness, conceit, arrogance, insensitivity. In the form of pride, it is considered one of the Seven Deadly Sins. Virtually all world religions recognize the problem of self-love and caution against it. In the New Testament, Jesus emphasized the need to balance concern with self and concern with others, saying, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Other religions focus on the importance of detaching from your ego, caring for those who are poor and helpless, and putting others before yourself. In the field of psychotherapy, excessive self-love has a formal diagnosis, narcissism. But some argue that self-love isn’t all bad. For example, shame or self-hatred is also the mark of a dysfunctional personality; good mental health requires a certain degree of self-interest, or self-esteem. Evolutionary psychologists argue that human intelligence developed over eons in the crucible of self-interest. In the early setting of survival of the fittest, the selfish were more likely to survive to reproduce and pass on their genes. But as human population grew and social interaction
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Go vote! Reminder to college voters: you have a major exam coming up on Nov. 6. You can ace this exam using the knowledge resources and diverse thought that are a part of your university experience. And, after all, you have much at stake in this election. The process of determining votes should reflect the complex roles of our elected leaders, who must balance the needs of many constituents, consider the long-term impact and fairness of decisions and have a broad vision about how limited resources can best be used. Your vote should be a judgment of which policies, which contrasting proposals and ultimately which candidates best further these broad governing principles. But there’s a lot of campaign money being spent to ensure that campaigns will be won by isolating narrow voting blocs and pandering to their self-interests. This is about divide and conquer. Don’t fall for it! Governing is about uniting! Instead, help tip the balance toward the thoughtful voting our democratic needs. You have unequalled access to the information needed to objectively evaluate voting options. Beyond libraries and classrooms, you engage with faculty and students with diverse personal experience and academic and career interests — a microcosm of our nation. Foreign students help you to understand America’s role abroad. All these resources and engagements have prepared you to make sound voting decisions. So think through your positions on the issues and candidates, be properly and accurately registered to vote by Oct. 9 and vote without fail on Nov. 6. —Larry Nevin, Los Altos, Calif.
Kidney needed coverage I am disappointed in your paper’s coverage of the UTMC kidney transplant issue. You reported once about the issue in your Aug. 29 article “Kidney program in limbo following botched transplant.” However, after that article, you have failed to inform the campus and the public about the consequences of the kidney mess. What does this mean to the campus? How will this affect funding for the university? What will happen to the ranking of the medical center and medical school? In July it was reported that Consumer Reports ranked UTMC dead last in safety standards out of 107 Ohio hospitals. Why was this not reported? Why did the editors not draw the connection and probe deeper into the safety concerns surrounding the university’s prized institution? Perhaps if the IC had given this issue its necessary coverage, future accidents at UTMC could have been averted. Instead the IC followed administrators’ example and simply ignored this serious problem. The Associated Press, CNN, MSNBC, among many other large media outlets, including the UK-based Daily Mail, have all reported on the issue. Where was the IC in this coverage? One article in late August without any original reporting. That’s where the IC was. Then, gone. You should be ashamed of your coverage. The IC should have broken this story or done a more in-depth investigation of UTMC, but it seems they’ve lost their mettle. It sounds like the IC has become a mouthpiece of the administration. The paper has had a redesign not just of its front page, but of its editorial content as well. Shame on the IC. —Stephen C. Turner, ’87
What if the president wanted college to be free? Here is a very brief quiz for college students, recent graduates, high school seniors and all their parents: Name the presidential candidate who argues that, because economic survival now requires education beyond high school, public universities should be tuition free, and student debt must be forgiven, or else students are “indentured servants.” It’s not a trick question, but the answer is neither Obama nor Romney. It is Green Party candidate Jill Stein. If you feel weighed down by student debt, or fear you soon will be, take the opportunity to Google not only Stein, but also an organization called Free and Equal. They plan to sponsor a debate Oct. 23, featuring the top six candidates: Obama, Romney, Stein and the Libertarian, Constitution and Reform candidates. The event will take place in Chicago but should be broadcast online. All invitees except Obama and Romney have accepted. The Democrat and Republican candidates always agree to only participate in the debates sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates, and the CPD requires candidates to poll 15 percent to be included. Does this suggest that the Democrats and Republicans fear they couldn’t compete if voters got an equal look at all choices? — Jessica Weinberg, Toledo
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became both necessary and inevitable, cooperation increasingly became a survival trait. And so, such psychologists argue, altruism, compassion and empathy also grew in importance. Caring for others as much or more than yourself oiled the wheels of social intercourse. Unfortunately, the growth of concern for others didn’t eliminate self-love in the human heart — or in the human genome, as evolutionary psychologists might assert. Self-love survives as an intrinsic part of what we often call human nature, setting up a struggle between good and evil in ourselves and in the world. Despite the existence of human kindness and generosity, many forces in today’s society continue to fuel the fires of self-love — reality TV, social media and nonstop ads that focus on possessing superficial qualities and material possessions. How does self-love interfere with thinking well? First, and most obvious, it distorts our ability to be objective when viewing ourselves and others. A multitude of studies show the majority of people, when asked, report they are above average in driving ability, intelligence, attractiveness and so on. A little knowledge of math and statistics shows such a distribution is impossible. But this over-inflated sense of ourselves supports our further tendency to believe our opinions are better than the next person’s – whether they are based on good critical thinking or on strong feelings about a given subject. This explains why so many
of us have extremely strong political opinions with absolutely no facts to back us up — and we can make sure we won’t hear any facts challenging our thinking by watching the news channel or listening to the radio talk-show host that thinks exactly the way we do. After all, we don’t need facts when we already know we’re right, do we? We’re on dangerous ground when we slide into such thinking. Self-love also distorts our thinking by causing us to overvalue our own importance and undervalue the importance of others. It convinces us that we’re better than other people and deserve more than they do. It also convinces us that our grievances are more legitimate and our suffering is more important. One of the more insidious effects of self-love is that it makes us want to believe we are good and virtuous. The more we need to believe in our goodness, the more likely we are to lie to ourselves and others to maintain that belief. Our unconscious mind steps in to help us maintain the charade, employing denial, rationalization and other psychological defense mechanisms. Not only are we sure we’re right and the other person is wrong, but we’re outraged and indignant by their position. This situation is likely to get worse before it gets better. Our society may be in a pendulum swing toward excessive self-love. Researchers report that narcissistic attitudes among college students have increased dramatically over the last 15 years, with one-third now showing high scores on the Narcissistic Personality Inventory. If that research is right, you’re so vain — to paraphrase Carly Simon — you probably think this column isn’t about you. Linda Smith is associate dean of the Honors College.
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Reedy collects weekly MAC award Junior wide out and return man Bernard Reedy picked up MAC West Player of the Week honors Monday for his stellar performance against Central Michigan. Reedy returned a punt 66 yards for a touchdown and racked up 201 total return yards in to help lead his team to a 50-35 victory. This marks the fifth time in six weeks a Rocket has brought home West Player of the Week honors.
Men’s basketball makes new hire Michael Bennett has been named Director of Men’s Basketball Operations, head coach Tod Kowalczyk announced last week. Bennett was the video coordinator for the Ball State Cardinals last season, where he played from 2001-05. “I’m very happy to join the Toledo basketball program and want to thank Coach Kowalczyk for providing me this opportunity,” Bennett said. “I believe the program has a very promising future and look forward to helping the players and staff reach all of their goals.” Bennett has experience with the position, serving as Director of Basketball Operations at BSU throughout the 2005-06 season. He has also been a head coach at the junior varsity and varsity high school level. Bennett takes over for Brad Konerman, who resigned in August.
Women’s XC team ranked No. 15 UT checked in at No. #15 in the latest top 30 USTFCCCA rankings. The Rockets were off this past weekend, but had a strong showing in their last event Sept. 29, finishing second at the Kansas Rim Rock Farm Classic. Toledo had a lead with about 200 meters to go, but were tracked down by No. 8 Michigan. Of the 143 runners competing, Toledo claimed two spots in the top five. Sophomore Mackenzie Chojnacky finished third with a time of 20:45.10 and received MAC Runner of the Week honors for the second time this year. Senior Kaylin Belair finished right behind her with a 20:50.00. Three other Rockets finished in the top 15. The Rockets have a busy weekend scheduled with The Wisconsin Adidas Classic Friday and Pre-Nationals in Louisville, Ky. Saturday.
Volleyball squad drops two over weekend The UT volleyball team fell to 7-10 (1-4 MAC) with a pair of home losses last last weekend. The Rockets were bounced 3-2 (31-33, 2125, 30-28, 25-23, 15-9) by Eastern Michigan Friday and lost 3-1 (21-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-10) to Central Michigan Saturday. The Eagles used a 9-3 rally to aid their comeback to take the third set and eventually the match. Junior middle blocker Dakota Harkins had a careerbest 13 blocks, Junior outside hitter Lauren Rafdal’s 25 kills tied a career-high. UT squandered another early lead Saturday, taking the first set from the Chippewas before dropping three straight. Rafdal led the Rockets with 14 kills and Harkins added 11. She also tallied a game-high .421 attack percentage.
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Senior safety Jermaine Robinson picks off Central Michigan quarterback Ryan Radcliff for a touchdown Saturday in a 50-35 victory at the Glass Bowl. Toledo won for the fifth consecutive week and can become bowl eligible with a win against Eastern Michigan.
Rockets shoot for their sixth-straight victory this Saturday against EMU Eagles By Nate Pentecost Managing Editor
The Rockets head into this weekend’s game at Eastern Michigan fresh off their first conference scare of the season, a 50-35 Homecoming victory over Central Michigan last Saturday.
What happened Saturday UT defeated MAC West foe Central Michigan 50-35, outscoring the Chippewas 33-14 in the second half.
In the first half, junior wide receiver/returner Bernard Reedy turned the ball over twice and quarterback Terrance Owens threw his first interception since Nov. 8, 2011, snapping a streak of 276 passes without a pick. The turnovers resulted in a pair of touchdowns and helped put the Rockets in a 21-17 hole at the half. “We left a lot of plays out there,” said junior
quarterback Terrance Owens. “We weren’t executing and managing the game well. In the second half we came back and executed much better.” After Central’s opening drive of the second half stalled, Reedy bounced back with a 66-yard punt return for a touchdown, giving Toledo a 24-21 advantage. Reedy finished with 107 yards in punt returns, 94 yards in kickoff returns and tied a career-high with 10 catches for 92 yards. His 293all purpose yards were a collegiate best for Saturday and tied him for fourth most in a game in program history. Reedy’s output earned him Mid-American Conference Player of the Week honors. In total UT piled on 33 points in the second half, including two pick-sixes in the fourth quarter to pull away from the Chippewas, who upset Iowa two weeks earlier. “We have to be more
consistent,” said UT head coach Matt Campbell. I challenge the guys on the team to hone their craft, excel at what you do and be the best you can possibly be.” Consistency is becoming increasingly important as the target on Toledo’s back grows larger, and the stakes grow higher, with each win. A victory against Eastern (0-5, 0-2 Mid-American Conference) Saturday would tie UT with its longest win streak since 2005 (6) and earn them bowl eligibility with a clash against No. 21 Cincinnati a week away. As usual, head coach Matt Campbell is preaching an eye-on-the-prize approach. “We haven’t even talked about bowl eligibility and I don’t know if I care about that,” Campbell said. “What means something to me is we’re playing really well in our conference right now. We set out at the beginning of
If you go... What: Toledo Rockets @ Eastern Michigan Eagles Where: Rynearson Stadium - Ypsilanti, Mich. When: Saturday, 1 p.m. TV: None Radio: AM 1230/1370 Records: UT (5-1, 3-0) EMU (0-5, 0-2) Series Record: UT leads, 28-11 Point Spread: UT by 13.5 Weather: Partly sunny with a high of 61. Chance of showers.
the season to be the best we can in the Mid-American Conference and give ourselves a chance to win a MAC Championship. Getting to a bowl game is our number two goal. “To me, you need the precision of worrying about the next weekend and that’s where we are right now. It would be a great honor [to be bowl eligible] but we’re playing another great MAC
opponent and if we’re not ready to play we’ll get beat.” The statistics suggest that Campbell is giving the Eagles a bit too much credit. As poorly as UT has performed defensively at times this season (99th out of 120 in total defense at 451.83 yards allowed per game), Eastern has been worse. EMU ranks 110th in points allowed (37.2 per game) and 114th in total defense (487.6 yards per game). Owens, who completed 22-of-33 for 229 yards last week, could find a more difficult challenge in Eastern’s secondary than some expect, though. While Eastern Michigan’s rush defense is dead least in nation at 305.40 yards allowed, the pass defense has been outstanding, surrendering 182.20 yards a game, good for 21st in the country.
Molls brings talent, leadership to UT’s front seven Jay Skebba Sports Editor
Matt Campbell has referred to senior linebacker Dan Molls as one of the best players to ever wear the Midnight and Gold on multiple occasions this season. Considering the program has produced two quarterbacks who finished in the top 10 in Heisman Trophy balloting (Chuck Ealey and Gene Swick in the 1970’s), an 11th overall NFL draft selection (Dan Williams in 1993) along with more recent stars such as Chester Taylor and Lance Moore, Molls is in prime company. “I was definitely touched when I caught wind of that,” the nation’s leader in total tackles said. “It’s definitely very good to hear from coach that he thinks so highly of me. Me and coach have an unbelievable relationship and I’m extremely grateful to have him as my head coach for this last season.” Their relationship started to formulate back when Molls was still making plays at the prep level. The native of North Royalton, Ohio — about 20 miles south of Cleveland — had several options coming out of Padua Franciscan High School to play Mid-American Conference football. After receiving first team All-State honors in his junior and senior seasons, he fielded
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Senior linebacker Dan Molls wraps up a Western Michigan Bronco Sept. 29 at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Mich. Molls, a native of North Royalton, Ohio, leads the country with 71 total tackles.
offers from many other schools in the league, including Ohio, Central Michigan and Bowling Green. But the bond he shared with then assistant coach Campbell helped lead Molls to UT. “Coach Campbell was my recruiting coordinator and really helped sell this place to me,” he said. “He was probably the biggest influence here and just the tradition of this
program was a huge part for me. From that day forward, it’s been an amazing experience being here.” Molls has always been a tackling machine, something that can be traced back to his rich pedigree. His father Andrew played defensive back for the University of Kentucky in the 1980’s and was a first team All-Southeastern Conference member in 1981. He said he owes a lot of his
success to his father, who was his coach from the first day he put on a pair of shoulder pads. “He coached me from the moment I started playing, all the way up until I graduated high school,” the 2010 AllMAC selection said. “He’s probably helped me more than anyone. Just the experiences that he went through as a player, as a coach, it definitely made me the player that I am today and has
helped me a lot as I go through this whole process.” Molls made an impact as soon as he stepped onto campus, playing in all 12 games as a freshman and recording 43 tackles and an interception. Grabbing the starting spot at middle linebacker the following year, he played in all 13 games and had a MAC-best 143 tackles, good for 10th in the country. See Molls / 8
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Lady Rockets split pair over weekend By Nick Delwiche Sports Reporter
Toledo picked up one win and one loss over the weekend as they battled MidAmerican Conference foes Central Michigan and Bowling Green. UT now stands at 5-8-1 overall and 3-2-1 in league play. The Rockets fell to Central Michigan 2-0 on Friday. CMU (8-4-1, 4-1-0 MAC) scored both goals in the first half, grabbing their first victory in Toledo since 2001. Central Michigan took a lead on Danielle Rotheram’s goal in the 11th minute. Bailey Brandon doubled the lead with her first goal of the year at 23:21, bending a 20-plus yard shot into the top right corner of the net. The Chippewas held their lead for the rest of the match, dominating in shots (15-4). UT held a slight advantage in corner kicks (43) and saves (4-1). The Rockets defense came out in the second half much more prepared, matching CMU’s shots at three. However, Toledo failed to produce any goals offensively.
Molls from page 7
He also picked off three passes. He was poised for a huge season in 2011 before a leg injury sustained during practice in early September forced him to miss six games. Despite the setback, he still managed to post 70 tackles, third-best on the team. “It was real tough,” Molls said. “I’ve never had to go through anything like that before. The good thing about this team is we’re so close and the brotherhood of this team is unbelievable and those guys really got me together and helped me push through it.” Not only has he pushed through that injury, he has destroyed virtually everything in his path this year. Through UT’s first six games, Molls has racked up 71 total tackles to lead the nation and has been around the football on seemingly every defensive play. He also has 3.5 tackles for loss. Molls, who isas humble as they come said his success wouldn’t be possible without his teammates. “Guys like Elijah Jones, Phil Lewis, Hank Keighley, Ben Pike, all those guys are really
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Senior defensive back Donald Coleman leads the team and is 10th in the nation with almost 11 tackles a contest while sophomore strong safety Sean “Pudge” Cotton is third on the team with 8.4 tackles per game and first on the team with a pair of interceptions. The Eagles smothering secondary could spell an abundance of early touches for junior running back David Fluellen, who will be looking for his fourth 100-yard game of the season. A solid start by the league’s fourth-leading rusher should loosen up the secondary for Toledo’s spread offense. Owens was benched for a series in favor of senior Austin Dantin last week after his interception. Dantin completed 3-of-7 passes for 17 yards, however, after a couple of first downs the drive sputtered and AllMAC hopeful Vince Penza came on to punt. T.O.’s pick was just his second turnover of the year but both mistakes have resulted in him riding the pine. Conventional wisdom suggests yanking a signal caller after every mistake could make him secondguess himself. The focal point of the MAC’s thirdbest scoring offense (33.8 points per contest) sees things differently. “It’s a learning experience,” Owens said. “I know what I have to do af-
“The players did a good job of what we asked them to do in the second half,” said UT head coach Brad Evans. “We adjusted from first half to second half and did a much better job.” “I think the game plan was probably flawed from the beginning,” Evans said. “I don’t think I put the kids in a very good position at the beginning of the game and that’s a coaching issue.” Toledo sophomore Kelsey Borowitz and freshman Sam Tiongson split time between the posts. Borowitz was credited with three saves in the first half, while Tiongson made one stop in the final 45 minutes. The Rockets turned it around on Sunday, shutting out rival Bowling Green 3-0. UT extended its unbeaten streak against the Falcons (1-12-1, 0-5-1 MAC) to seven consecutive matches. “I talked with the captains and we decided to go with some of the changes that we implemented on Friday,” Evans said. “That seemed to play in pretty well in the first half and
we did a better job finishing the game off in the second half.” Toledo started fast with freshman Angelica Hernandez opening the scoring at the 7:35 mark with her first collegiate goal. Morsillo was credited with her second assist in 2012, tying her for the most on the team. “I think [Hernandez] is getting a little bit more comfortable,” Evans said. “I think having Rachael out there for more minutes helped open things up too.” Toledo finished the first half with a 9-2 edge in shots and a 2-1 advantage in corner kicks. UT then blew the match open, scoring two more goals in under three minutes. Gaitan registered the first goal in the secondhalf at 46:31. Borowitz went the distance between the posts this time, making four saves to collect her third shutout of the season. The Rockets will host MAC West Division rival Ball State on Friday, Oct. 12 at 4:00 p.m.
opening up the holes [along possibly can, and it’s the same the defensive line] for me to guy that you see practicing fill in,” Molls said. I always say Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursit but as a linebacker, that’s day. That same guy shows up our job. We’re supposed to be on Saturday.” making all the tackles.” Those qualities as well as As dynamic as Molls has how Molls carries himself been on the field on Saturare reasons he’s a member of days, his work ethic, leaderToledo’s leadership council, ship qualities a group made and practice NCAA football up of a few habits earlier leading tacklers players from in the week each class who 1. Dan Molls (TOL) 71 and during meet periodithe offseason 2. Dominick LeGrande cally through(MARSH) 69 seem to imout the week. press his They discuss a T3. Travis Freeman coach the variety of top(BALL ST.) 68 most. ics, including T3. Nick Clancy (BC) 68 player morale “For the 5. Mike Taylor (WIS) 67 and possible four years I’ve been in-game adhere, every winter workjustments from a scheme out, he’s the first guy on standpoint. the [stretch] line, he wins Campbell will go to the every stretch race even council to ask about certain though he’s not the fastest issues before he addresses linebacker, he finishes his coaching staff, a good through the line and he indicator of how much he does things right every relies on the leadership of single time out there,” his student-athletes. Campbell said. “One thing “For me, it’s an honor to that’s really important in coach a guy like that beleadership is who you are cause you try to get that and what you portray in out of every one of your practice every day. guys and you’re never go“One of the things that ing to get that,” Campbell make those special, elite said. “I think when you players are the guys who have a guy like that and have the ability to come your kids see that, then every day with a great focus, you have a chance to be to practice as well as they pretty successful.”
ter to make it work.” It’s hardly conceivable, but Eastern’s offense is fairing worse than its defense, mustering 263 yards a game. Their abysmal average places them second-worst in the country in front of winless Tulane’s 195. After throwing for over 1,500 yards the past two seasons, Alex Gillett has backslid this year. The senior quarterback connected on 44 percent (26-of-59) of his passes the first two games, averaging 166 yards through the air and throwing for four touchdowns against the three interceptions (all v. Illinois State). Gillett (9-of-15 for 66 yards) then split time with sophomore Tyler Benz (5-of-9 for 78 yards) against Purdue on Sept. 15. Though neither quarterback completed 50 percent of his passes in the 54-16 loss to the Boilermakers, Gillett did not throw a pass during losses to Michigan State and Kent, prompting some to speculate that he is injured. “I don’t know if it’s an injury, I’m not 100 percent sure why he hasn’t played the past few weeks,” Campbell said. “I do know the guy who has come in and started has played with some consistency to give them a chance to be successful.” The Rockets have suffered a number of injuries of their own, particularly along the defensive line. Starting defensive tackle Danny Farr injured his knee the second game of the season at Wyoming and has not played since, though he is
expected back this week or next, according to Campbell. All Mid-American Conference senior defensive end T.J. Fatinikun tore his Achilles to weeks ago against Western Michigan, effectively ending his collegiate career, while UT’s other starting end Christian Smith’s availability remains uncertain with a leg injury. A myriad of Rockets have filled in on the defensive line, including backup defensive end Jayrone Elliott, who compiled four sacks the past three games. “We lost some great players but we have just as many good players hungry to go make a play,” Molls said. Molls, the nation’s leader in total tackles (71), has provided stability — along with his partner in crime Robert Bell —in the run defense behind the decimated line. Regardless of the injuries, whoever takes the snaps for the Eagle will have little room for error against a Rockets defense which has thrived on forcing turnovers. Toledo is tied for sixth in the nation with 16 turnovers forced, including the pick-sixes by seniors Jermaine Robinson and Mark Singer,his second in as many weeks. On paper UT outmatches the Eagles in virtually every statistical category. So long as Toledo adheres to Campbell’s day-by-day philosophy there is little reason to expect the Rockets to leave Ypsilanti, MI with anything but a win.
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Spanish professor first to receive new UT award By Deena Mitchell Staff Reporter
Thursday Noon: Success Forums: Test Taking Strategies, Office of Multicultural Student Success Student Lounge, Student Union Building, room 2500. 3 p.m.: Recital ft. pianist Mary Towse Beck, Recital Hall, Center for Performing Arts. 4 p.m.: BashBQ, Student Union Auditorium.
SATURDAY Noon: Xbox 360 Madden Tourney, the Rec Center, $15 entrance fee, bring your own controller. SUNDAY 11 a.m.: Pi Beta Phi, Pi Phi Angels in the Outfield, Scott Park Fields. MONDAY 8 p.m.: Hispanic Month Closing Ceremony, Student Union Building. TUESDAY 2 p.m.: Study Abroad Information Session, Snyder Memorial, room 1100.
releases Comics “Evil Ernie #1,” by Jesse Blaze Snider and Jason Craig. Published by Dynamite. Available Wednesday. “Nightwing, Vol. 1: Traps and Trapezes,” by Kyle Higgins and Eddy Barrows. Published by DC. Available Wednesday. “Smoke and Mirrors,” by Mike Costa and Ryan Browne. Published by IDW. Available Wednesday. “Uncanny Avengers #1,” by Rick Remender and John Cassaday. Published by Marvel. Available Wednesday. MOVIES “Argo,” starring Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston and John Goodman. Out Friday. “Here Comes the Boom,” starring Kevin James, Salma Hayek and Henry Winkler. Out Friday. “Seven Psychopaths,” starring Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell. Out Friday. “Sinister,” starring Ethan Hawke and Juliet Rylance. Out Friday. BOOKS “Casino Royale,” by Ian Fleming. Available Tuesday. “The Panther,” Nelson DeMille. Available Tuesday. “Princess Elizabeth’s Spy,” by Susan Elia MacNeal. Available Tuesday. “Essays in Biography,” by Joseph Epstein. Available Tuesday.
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FRIDAY 7:30 p.m.: Tales of the Maya Skies, Ritter Planetarium.
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UT faculty and Toledo community members performing a dramatization of California’s Proposition 8 case Sunday, Oct. 7. The reading of the play “8” took place at Doermann Theatre.
Gay marriage court case focus of ‘8’ By Russell Axon Rocket Life Editor
A court case discussing the constitutional rights of gay marriage took place over the weekend. However, this was no regular courtroom. UT faculty and Toledo community members performed a staged reading of “8,” a dramatization of California’s Proposition 8 case, Sunday, Oct. 7. The performance began at 7:30 p.m. in Doermann Theatre and was followed by talkback session with the cast and members of Spectrum, Equality Toledo and the university’s office of women and gender studies. The cast included over 22 veteran and inexperienced actors consisting of students, theatre, law and chemistry professors, professional actors from Toledo and out-ofstate, and local media figures. “[The idea] is put lots of different kinds of people [on stage] that will bring in lots of different kinds of people,” said Jennifer Rockwood, the play’s director. Rockwood, who is also director of first-year experience at UT, also acted in the production. She said despite the different levels of experience, the cast only had two rehearsals since the production was a staged reading. “Everyone had the [script] in their hands so they could read it,” the former theatre professor said. “Many of them were so familiar with it they didn’t have to read it all.” The play was adapted by Oscar winner Dustin Lance Black, whose credits include
“Milk” and “J. Edgar.” Dialogue is directly from the court transcripts and firsthand interviews from the Perry v. Brown (formerly Perry v. Schwarzenegger) trial, where the American Foundation for Equal Rights contested the constitutionality of Proposition 8, a California ballot initiative that limited marriage to opposite-sex couples. Rockwood said the play’s story isn’t “strictly the courtroom dialogue.” “It’s been thatricalized a little bit,” she said. “It’s courtroom drama like ... ‘Perry Mason’ or ‘L.A. Law.’” Rockwood also said the play is a great way to start discussions about the topic of gay marriage because it presents all the arguments. “You hear the plaintiff ’s side and you hear the opponent’s side and you hear what the judge has to say and you get to listen to the witnesses,” she said. The initial trial ended with a Californian district court judge ruling the initiative unconstitutional. The decision was appealed this year to the U.S. Supreme Court. Readings of the play are promoted by the American Foundation for Equal Rights and Broadway Impact, two groups who advocate gay marriage. Over 100 readings have been performed throughout the country, many of which featured big name actors like George Clooney and Brad Pitt. Rockwood said she worked for eight months to get the play to Toledo, and recieved
funds from the President’s Lecture Series on Diversity, several university colleges and community members, and a handful of friends. The play ultimately take a marriage equality stance, something which Rockwood said was very important to her. “I think most gay people understand the issues, but I’m not so sure straight people understand the issues,” she said. “I like to think that the kind of conversations that go on at the University of Toledo ... are catalytic ... they make you look at different things from different angles.” The talkback after the show expanded on the arguments in the play and the history of gay marriage. Rockwood said the onenight-only performance brought in an estimated 400 people, and she plans to put a video recording of the reading on YouTube. “Everyone has been very complimentary,” she said. “[The play] came together beautifully.” Rockwood seems to be drawn to works based on controversial topics — her next directorial project is a production of “God of Carnage,” a French play about bullying. She said her project choices are no coincidence. “I think if you’re an artist, you like to address social issues,” she said. “I’m always involved in something, and hopefully they’re things that help us change the world.”
UT’s Main Campus is using a new award to recognize star members of the community. Kathleen ThompsonTHOMPSONCasado, CASADO: assistant “Watching my Spanish students grow professor, intellectually and watching them is the learn is the first greatest reward.” Main Campus honoree of the Shining Star Award, which focuses on “people who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to student-centeredness,” said Ioan Duca, service excellence officer. Thompson-Casado, a 20year veteran employee of UT, has traveled to both France and Spain to improve her speaking skills. During her time there she made a trip to Spain where she met her husband, and came back to the U.S. to teach. Linda Rouillard, associate professor of French, said she nominated ThompsonCasado for the Shining Star Award because of her dedication to teaching. “Kathleen is one of those people that doesn’t call attention to herself, and it was time that she got recognized,” said Rouillard, who has known ThompsonCasado for 11 years. “She is dedicated to the department and to the students 100 percent of the time.” Rouillard first heard about this award through Scott Scarborough, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. “When I first heard about the award the first person I thought of was Kathleen,” said Rouillard said. Thompson-Casado had no idea that she had won the award until Rouillard surprised her with a video shoot for the Provost Corner, a new UT YoutubeYouTube video series. “She knows that I am really shy and would not have gone on camera if she had told me,” Thompson-said Casado said., “I was really shocked.” Eric Garn, graduate student studying Spanish, first met Thompson-Casado in
his sophomore year at UT. He said Casado’s classes have been his favorite ones. “They definitely solidified my desire to continue studying modern Spanish culture,” Garn said. “I’m actually extremely happy that she won this award because she definitely deserves it.” When asked what her greatest accomplishment as a professor has been, Thompson-Casado said she is proud of the progress her students have made. “Watching my students grow intellectually and watching them learn is the greatest reward,” she said. Duca, the Student Experience Steering Body leader, said recipients of the award are chosen based on the “I CARE” values, which include compassion, access, respect and excellence. (what is I?) The Student Experience Steering Body reviews the nominations and the committee decides on the winners. Duca said since there are four different values, up to four winners can be selected per a month under each category. The Shining Star Award was first initiated at the Health Science Campus two years ago, according to Duca. He said on HSC, the award is given to staff members who were patientcentered, but the Main Campus award focuses on faculty, administrators and staff who are student-centered. The honor is given once a month and winners receive a trophy, gift card and premier parking for a month. Duca said details are still being worked out, like where the best parking spot for main campus award winners. Duca said anyone Aadmissions can be submitted by email, phone or in person to Tony Urbina, Office for the Student Experience director. Duca added that students, faculty, and community members are welcome to submit nominations. “We want students to nominate their professors or anyone else they think deserves this award,” said Duca. “Anyone can be a shining star.” Nominations for the Shining Star Award can be sent to Tony Urbina at tony. urbina@utoledo.edu.
UT Theatre stages Greek tale ‘Orpheus’ offers bright colors, dark humor
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Orpheus (Jeffrey Burden, II) mourning his dead lover, Eurydice (Keely-Rain Battle) ultimately makes an impossible deal with Death to bring her back to life.
What: Jean Cocteau’s darkly comic reworking of the classic myth. Director Jessica Bonenfant and costume designer Erica Frank add a unique element to the mix with a “Day of the Dead” aesthetic. Where: Center Theatre, the Center for Performing Arts. When: 7:30 p.m. showings on Oct. 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20; 2 p.m. showings on Oct. 14 and 21. Cost: $12 for the general public; $10 for faculty, staff, alumni and seniors; $7 for students.
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Activities planned for Filipino American Heritage Month
LGBTQA History Month celebrated at UT
The following activities are planned at the University of Toledo for Filipino American Heritage Month: Batang Isip
Where: SU 2561 When: 5 to 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 What: Learn about and create different toys and creations that children in the Philippines make for fun. Dance Workshop
Where: SU Ingman Room When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 What: Learn a hip-hop routine taught by the Filipino Amerian Association’s Michael Miranda No experience is needed in this judgefree dance environment. There will be fun for all no matter if you are an experienced dancer or can hardly stay on beat. Cooking Workshop
Where: I-House MPR When: 5-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15 What: Learn how to cook some traditional Filipino foods. FAA Banquet
Where: SU Ingman Room When: 6-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 What: The second annual FAA Banquet will celebrate the end of FAHM and give recognition to FAA members. We will be awarding scholarships and prizes based on the members’ involvement during FAHM. There will be food and entertainment. Professional Development Seminar
Where: SU Ingman Room When: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31 What: A panel of professionals from many fields of expertise will take part in a resume building workshop and mock interviews.
Sunday, Oct. 28 n Black Gay Pride and Mini Ball, 6 to 9 p.m., Infiniti Lounge, 5050 Jackman Road, Toledo. UT Medical Center, Toledo-Lucas County Health Department and Bristol Meyers Squibb will be at this celebration to provide free, confidential HIV testing and prevention education.
Wednesday, Oct. 10
“Where LGBT and Latino Identities Overlap,” panel discussion, 5 to 7 p.m., Libbey Hall. n
Thursday, Oct. 11
n “How to Create a HarassmentFree Workplace and Community,” brown-bag luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women Conference Room, Tucker Hall Room 0180. n National Coming Out Day Celebration, noon to 2 p.m., Student Union Room 2500. Stop by to sign the banner of love and equality. n Spectrum Hate Crimes Vigil, 8 to 10 p.m., Student Union steps. Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to come together to honor the lives of those lost through acts of hate.
Monday, Oct. 15
n LGBTQA History Training, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Student Union Room 2591. Learn some of the events that led to the celebration of LGBTQA History Month.
Monday, Oct. 29 n “The Triple Minority Report,” live show by comedian, writer and actor Robin Cloud, 7 to 9 p.m., Student Union Ingman Room. Wednesday, Oct. 17
n Queer Marriage Reception, noon to 2 p.m., Student Union Room 2500. Punch and cake will be served during a presentation of the more than 1,000 rights associated with legalized heterosexual marriages.
Thursday, Oct. 18 n “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” 8 to 10 p.m., Student Recreation Center Oak Room. Costumes
and props are encouraged during the free screening presented by Spectrum. Monday, Oct. 22 n “All Love Photo Shoot,” 7 to 9 p.m., Student Union Room 2500. Free professional shoot that will provide prints to all participants. Thursday, Oct. 25 n Spectrum Halloween Ball, 8 to 11 p.m., Student Union Ingman Room.
Tuesday, Oct. 30 n Poetry Reading, noon to 2 p.m., Student Union Room 2592. Celebrate the end of LGBTQA History Month with an afternoon of poetry readings, free food and free “Gay? Fine by me” T-shirts. For more information on these events, call the UT Office of Multicultural Student Success at 419.530.2261 or visit utoledo.edu/ studentaffairs/omss.
MUSIC
Smoking Popes to light it up at Mickey Finn’s The band’s “Born to Quit” will be reissued Oct. 23
By Vicki L. Kroll Toledo Free Press
Those love songs with cool crooning over punk power guitar chords by The Smoking Popes rage on. The band’s 1995 classic “Born to Quit” will be reissued Oct. 23 with two bonus tracks. “I am just overjoyed that people are still responding to the music,” said singer and guitarist Josh Caterer. “When we go out and play the songs from this album, we can see that there are people in the audience who have a relationship to the songs. This is the benefit of having been around for a while. People
have had a chance to interact with the songs and develop kind of a place in their heart for this music, so you can see when you start playing a certain song, people just smile.” The Smoking Popes will perform the disc in its entirety Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. at Mickey Finn’s Pub. Roll the Tanks and Capaul will open. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Caterer said not everyone loved the album when it first came out on a small punk label. “We played several of the songs from ‘Born to Quit,’ which most of the songs on the album are kind of mid-tempo, romantic pop songs, not as punk as our earlier stuff, and the [Chicago club] audience frankly hated it,” he recalled. “People were actually throwing things at us by the end of the set. So we felt like we
had kind of alienated ourselves from the punk crowd that we had been playing to up to that point. “Then once the album got picked up by Capitol [Records], that’s when the critical acclaim started rolling in and kind of validating the album, which was nice.” “Need You Around,” the first single from the disc, was featured on the soundtrack for the movie “Clueless.” “‘Need You Around’ is a direct homage to Frank Sinatra,” Caterer said during a call from Barrington, Ill. He and his brothers, guitarist Eli Caterer and bassist Matt Caterer, started the band in 1991. Seven years later, Josh left. But 2005 brought them together for a concert. “It wasn’t until after we played the reunion show that we realized how
special this music had been to our fans,” Josh said. “We weren’t sure before that if people were going to care that we were getting back together or if anybody was going to come to the show. But when the show was announced, it sold out really quickly and there was a lot of excitement about it.” The front man for the Popes was excited to mention his solo EP, “The Light of Christ,” which came out Oct. 4. “It’s kind of a gospel-type collection of songs. These are songs that I’ve written for the [Village Church of Barrington] over the years. I’ve been serving as a band leader in church, I’ve written several songs that we use during our worship time, and I finally recorded these into an album,” he said. “If people want info about that, they can go to joshcaterer.com.”