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Toledo students heading to Haiti for spring break By Lindsay Mahaney
Eberly Center to begin its Success Series / 7 Don’t limit Black History to just a month /4
In brief University competes in RecycleMania The recycling competition RecycleMania has hit the University of Toledo campus. From Feb. 3 until March 30 UT will be competing with over 6,000 schools in the United States and Canada in an effort to bring attention to colleges’ recycling programs, as well as motivate students to improve their recycling habits and reduce overall waste generation. Each week schools record the amount of recycling and trash collected and are ranked in various categories based on factors such as who recycles most on a per capita basis, who has the best recycling rate and who generates the least amount of waste. There will also be an e-waste collection in conjunction with the Toledo women’s basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 16. The e-waste collection will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Parking Lot 28. Items that can be recycled include cell phones, portable media players, computers and the other electronics. In addition, the Sustainability, Energy Efficiency and Design Initiative is sponsoring office clutter cleanout days by providing special bins for those looking to tidy up their areas. The service is being offered to prevent discarded materials from landing exclusively in the trash. Those interested in RecycleMania, the ewaste collection or the office clutter cleanout days can contact Brooke Mason, interim sustainability specialist, at brooke.mason@ utoledo.edu.
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UT senior Scott Mozzola, left, who is the president of College Republicans, and Connor Cress, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, distribute information on concealed carry Monday at the Student Union.
Student Government rejects endorsing concealed carry on college campuses By Ben Jendrzejak and Lindsay Mahaney Staff Reporter and Assistant News Editor
After weeks of campuswide deliberation and a heated debate, Student Government voted down a resolution that endorsed changing state law to allow concealed carry on college campuses. After senators tallied the votes cast by secret ballot, the final count was 9-18 with a majority opposing the resolution. Senator Clayton Notestine, the legislation’s sponsor, said he wanted to give students the opportunity to voice their opinions. Despite that, he said SG should be focusing on other issues. “I think Student Government could better use its time helping the student body doing non-partisan things,” Notestine said. “I feel as though national politics should take a backseat to . . . campus politics.” At the meeting, Justice Eman Al-Hassan spoke on behalf of SG’s Student Judicial Council, advising Senate to vote against the resolution because it was “unconstitutional.” Patrick Richardson, a member of UT’s College Republicans, asked Al-Hassan to point out what section of SG’s constitution the resolution would violate.
When 16 University of Toledo students leave for spring break, they’ll each take a carry-on with their own belongings — and two giant suitcases of donations for others. A group of UT students participating in a class called “Learning through Service” will be leaving on a service trip to Haiti on March 2. During the trip, students will be aiding Haitian natives in various service projects. The class started up three years ago in a living learning community by Sammy Spann, the assistant provost for the Center for International Studies and Programs,
and Sara Clark, the center’s assistant director. “The class really provides the students with an opportunity to explore who they are as a servant leader,” Clark said. “We talk a lot about what’s your path of service, how do you want to impact the world and what are the big goals that you want to change, the big social justice issues that you want to impact.” “We worked with that group to try to empower them and see how much power we all have to change the world,” she said. Andrew Kurtz, a junior communications and See Haiti / 6
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Student Affairs surveys students for opinions By IC Staff Bob Taylor / IC
Student Senator Ali Eltatawy debates concealed carry legislation in Tuesday’s Senate meeting.
Al-Hassan said SJC decided ahead of time not to debate their reasoning in the meeting, but they would address inquiries from individuals. Tate Stricklin, chief justice of Student Judicial Council, was unable to attend the meeting because of work, but was available to speak over the phone after. He did not disclose the section of the constitution in question, and said SJC had only planned on discussing their findings if the resolution passed. “The reason we will not discuss that is because the vote had not taken place,
and had the vote taken place and had it passed, whatever we would have disclosed with our findings, provided that it was unconstitutional, would have very clearly been the basis of a case that would be presented by any senator who would have contacted us regarding the constitutionality of it,” Stricklin said. Stricklin said he thought the resolution impacted “a pretty small portion of the student body.” “Do I think it’s a good idea to arm students, See Guns / 6
The Office for the Student Experience is sending out an online survey to freshmen and senior students, asking them how the university can better engage students. The National Survey for Student Engagement (NSSE) is designed to measure the level of student participation at universities as it relates to learning. UT is one of 621 colleges and universities that are participating in NSSE this year. “The most important thing about NSSE, to me, is that it gives students an opportunity to tell us as a university what they like, don’t like, would like to see more of, less of, how we can improve,” said Kaye Patten Wallace, senior vice president for the student experience.
The survey will be sent out Feb. 5, 13, 21, 27 and March 12, and Patten Wallace said it takes about 15 minutes to complete. “It’s not too specific, it just tells us some of the things students are involved in and gives us a view of our type of students and their interests,” Patten Wallace said. Patten Wallace said UT sends out the NSSE survey every other year, but it’s challenging to get students to complete the survey. This year, her office is putting the names of those students into a drawing. Possible prizes include an iPad, as well as four $250 gift cards and 10 $100 gift cards to Barnes and Noble. “We want to get students’ attention and let them know their voice is really important to us,” she said.
Honors COllege
New Honors College dean takes the reins Angela Peluso Staff Reporter
Lakeesha Ransom started work Feb. 4 as the new dean of the University of Toledo Honors College. She was one of two finalists, narrowed down from a 40-person applicant pool. She replaced Tom Barden after he retired from his post as dean, though he continues to teach this semester. “I’m excited for the upcoming changes,” she said.
Ransom said she is excited to help meet the needs of students and use technology to enhance learning, like connecting digitally to classrooms Ransom around the world. She said this particular initiative is part of the Main Campus’s five-year plan.
“This program is an opportunity to place UT as the face of experiential learning, and will help reintroduce the Honors College and the University of Toledo so people outside the state and country know about us based on what we are creating,” Ransom said. The college will be renamed the Jesup Scott Honors College. See Dean / 6
Check out the IC’s Signing Day coverage online Head football coach Matt Campbell will welcome a new crop of Rockets today when members of the class of 2013 sign their National Letters of Intent. The Independent Collegian will have you covered throughout the day with tweets, an online story and an interactive recruiting map with player bios, pictures and highlight videos. IndependentCollegian.com
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A pair of pianos, a single night Helen Sim and Ning-Wu Du perform Feb. 3 at the Center for Performing Arts. The Julliard graduates played Chinese classical music and works by Grieg and Schumann.
Student group of the week
The Hyundai commercial where the kids band together against a bully. Ryan Krites
Senior Sales and Marketing
Charisma Dance Team Purpose: To help other dancers reach their full potential through the expression of dance. Charisma is focused on academics and the well-being of our community Leaders: Lakya Hunter, President; Maleka Hill, Vice President; Aisha Daniel, Secretary; Ashley Bogard, Treasurer. History: Charisma was founded by Lauren Williams in January 2004 and became an official UT student organization in April 2005. Originally consisting of five members, the group has expanded greatly over time. Upcoming events: Boys and Girls Club Dance Camp from Feb. 5-28. Charisma Showcase Concert, April 14. How to learn more: Call President Lakya Hunter at (440) 714-3714.
The Joe Montana stain Tide commercial. Showndise Smith
Freshman Early Childhood Education
Would your group like to be featured as The Independent Collegian’s Student Group of the Week? Email Nate Pentecost at npentecost@independentcollegian.com
This week in UT history 75 years ago: Plans were completed this week by L.M. Friedrich, instructor in civil engineering, for the paving of the student parking lot south of University Hall, and work has begun on similar plans for the lot east of the builing. Plans
will be sent to the Columbus office of the Works Progress Administration for preliminary approval and then to Washington. 25 years ago: Statistics obtained by the Collegian show that the amount of damage, dollar-wise, to University of Toledo residence halls is on the increase.
I liked the Budweiser clydesdales. They were cute. Emily White
Senior Public Relations
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The Taco Bell commericial where the kid was strapped to his grandpa. Devin Stewart Junior Civil Engineering
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 | The Independent Collegian | Student Government
Awareness of student fees among topics on SG agenda By Nell Tirone Staff Reporter
The concealed carry resolution was not the only topic of discussion in last night’s Student Government meeting. The first topic of the night was brought forth by Paul Brandt, a junior majoring in construction engineering tech. He said students should be more aware of how UT is using student general fees. “I encourage you all to be interested in where you money goes,” he said. Brandt mentioned several surveys that other universities had conducted, as well as a survey from 2007 that UT conducted. The survey polled over 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and concluded that 90 percent of the students who participated were unaware that money from their general fees went to the athletic department. “I think it’s very useful for students to be knowledgeable about what money they spend, because it’s $1,100 you spend that goes to things on campus,” Brandt said.
In Brief UT recognized for graduate-level education Three University of Toledo colleges were recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as top performers in the nation for students enrolled in online graduate education. “UT has long been a leader in distance learning, and the recognition by U.S. News and World Report validates the efforts of our faculty and staff,” Scott Scarborough, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, said in a news release. “We are preparing to take the next steps in high-quality distance learning, and I am looking forward to what the future will bring.” The ranked degree-granting
In other news: n Senate passed a resolution to fix the Area 15 parking garage elevator. According to the American with Disabilities Act, a facility may not have a broken elevator because it creates inaccessibility for individuals with disabilities. The resolution passed without objection. n SG allocated money to RecycleMania to help create a documentary on the importance of environmental protection. n SG allocated an additional $500 to the $2,000 budget for Diversity Week. According to Senator Clayton Notestine, the money is needed due to a growth in success. n Students announced that UT’s Dance Marathon will be held on April 20 in the Student Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Students are invited to form a team and register online. For more information, contact Rami Barazi at mohamad.barazi@rockets.utoledo. edu or Kathleen Dubois at Kathleen.dubois@rockets. utoledo.edu. programs offer classes that are 100 percent online, the federal government standard for qualifying as distance learning programs. Online courses offer working students the opportunity to pursue their education without having to abandon their jobs. As UT continues to expand opportunities for current and potential students, Cam Cruickshank, interim vice provost for enrollment management, has be charged with leading the UTXNET World Campus initiative. “UTXnet World Campus is a temporary moniker we have assigned to online and blended learning at the University of Toledo,” Cruickshank said. “While some of the details are yet to be worked out, we know that we will be offering high-quality, media rich, interactive courses delivered online and facilitated by the best faculty the University
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Pipe under repair at Bowman-Oddy Laboratories By Angela Peluso Staff Reporter
“You can’t type with gloves on,” joked Michael Green, explaining why the construction outside Bowman-Oddy Laboratories is needed. Green, a facilities manager and engineer in charge of the construction, said workers are performing an emergency repair to a broken 40-yearold pipe that helps heat the Bowman-Oddy and Wolfe Hall complex. Green said the construction will be finished within two weeks, weather permitting. He said the construction is an “overall energy reduction students should care about because it benefits them directly.” The total cost for repairs to the pipe and construction is around $100,000, which Green said was “a really excellent price, considering the next lowest price offered was $120,000. The higher figure was $180,000.” Green said without the pipe, the university would have to borrow city water. He said the cost to borrow of Toledo has to offer.” The College of Business and Innovation, the only Ohio business program ranked in the top 50, was also recognized for the second year in a row. “This recognition reflects the hard work of the College of Business and Innovation faculty and staff as well as our commitment to be at the forefront of using the latest technology and techniques to deliver high-quality programs,” said Thomas Sharkey, interim dean of the college.
Students and United Way offer free tax help The dreaded tax season is here but a number of University of Toledo students are partnering with the United Way to make the tax season easier and help northwest Ohio residents save money. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program consists
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Construction to repair a broken 40-year-old pipe adjacent to Bowman-Oddy Laboratories will cost around $100,000.
the water, heat it to the correct temperature and buy extra gas and chemicals would exceed $100,000. When functioning correctly, the pipe carries condensate, a water that absorbs of students from the College of Business and Innovation working with the United Way’s Free Tax Preparation Program as a way to help community members avoid unnecessary spending and maximize federal and state tax returns. “Our Free Tax Preparation Program helps people keep more of what they earn, rather than spending their money on paid tax preparation services, taxesfor-cash advances or predatory lending services,” Jane Moore, executive vice president of the United Way of Greater Toledo, said in a news release. According to United Way, last year volunteers assisted nearly 2,700 individuals and families, resulting in approximately $3.2 million being returned to Lucas, Wood and Ottawa counties. The program, which will last through the tax season, will focus on individuals or
heat from the university’s steam plant and gets filtered through piping in each building on campus. Green added that a key component to the steam plant’s operations is hidden married couples filing jointly with incomes under $51,000. To set up an appointment or inquire about the service, call 800-650-HELP (4357).
Toledo baseball program to hold prospect and youth all-skills camps The University of Toledo baseball program will hold a prospect camp and youth all-skills camp Sunday, Feb. 10 in the Fetterman Training Center. The prospect camp will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for players in grades seven through 12. The all-skills camp will go from 4 to 6:30 p.m. for kids in grades one through six. In the prospect camp, players will be instructed and evaluated by the UT
inside the giant rocket behind Savage Arena. Inside the mock rocket are stacks that siphon off and release excess heat, which he said is why the rocket sometimes steams. baseball staff, players and several visiting colleges’ coaches. The cost of the day is $100. The camp is intended to provide instruction on specific aspects of the game, while also giving campers the opportunity to display their skills for the UT coaching staff at a given position. The all-skills camp is offered to players that want to reach the next level of their game and be ready for the spring season. For both sessions, campers should bring a glove, bat and helmet and should wear comfortable workout attire and cleats. Catchers should bring their own equipment. For more information or to sign up for one of the camps, visit toledobaseball camps.com. For questions, contact Assistant Baseball Coach Nick McIntyre at 419-5303097 or nmcinty@utnet. utoledo.edu.
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More than just a month UT to hold series of events to celebrate Black History Month
Last week marked the beginning of Black History Month. To celebrate, the University of Toledo announced a schedule of events hosted by different organizations occurring throughout the month. n The Black History Month Kickoff will be in the Student Union Building Room 2582-2584 today at noon. Johnnie L. Early, dean of the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, will be the keynote speaker. n Africana Studies Brown-Bag Lecture Series will take place in the Student Union Room 3016 on Thursday at noon. The topic is “Black Professionals: Insights on Expanding Your Career Opportunities.” Speakers include Lesley Berhan, associate professor of mechanical, industrial and manufacturing engineering; Ben Davis, associate professor of law; Monica Holiday-Goodman, UT professor of pharmacy practice; Morris Jenkins, professor and chair of criminal justice and social work and Darlene Miller, senior administrator of the Executive Master of Business Administration Program. n The Kappa Delta sorority will host a philanthropy dinner at the Kappa Delta house in McComas Village Thursday at 10 p.m. n There will be a soul food luncheon in the Trimble Lounge Monday where students can sample some traditional AfricanAmerican food. n There will be an urban dance and ballroom demonstrations and workshop in the Student Union Ingman Room Monday at 8 p.m. n A Night With the Legends, 7 p.m., Student Union Room 2591. Join Miniya as the group honors African-American women from the community in the Student Union Room 2591 Tuesday at 7 p.m. n Fatima Pervaiz, program coordinator in the Office of Multicultural Student Services, will lead a discussion in sex education at 7 p.m. in the Ingman Room. Sex Education, 7 p.m., Student Union Ingman Room. n There will be a heritage night in the Ingman Room Wednesday, Feb. 20 where students can celebrate AfricanAmerican heritage events from the 20th and 21st centuries. n An Africana Studies Brown-Bag lecture will take place in the Student Union Room 2579 on Thursday, Feb. 21 at noon. Charles Beatty Medina, associate professor of history, will speak about “African Maroons and Memory in Latin America.” n The Black Student Union will host its annual fashion show in the Student Union Auditorium Friday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12, $15 for runway seats and $120 for VIP table of eight. n The Public Relations Student Society of America will host its student organization gala in the Student Union Auditorium Monday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. n A poetry readings and jazz event will be in the Ingman Room on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. Poet Xplicit and flutist Galen Abdur-Razzaq will perform. While these events are great and should always be encouraged, especially on a college campus, we must remember not to limit or celebration of diversity and heritage of one particular group of people to just one month. A person who truly practices diversity is one who is able to keep its messages every month of the year. We should not allow it to marginalize the acknowledgement of this part of American history by relegating it to just a single month.
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Don’t underestimate the athleticism of Quidditch When I first heard that there was going to be a Quidditch team at UT, I literally laughed. Not a chuckle, not even a derisive snort — I let out a full, hearty belly laugh. It’s not that I don’t like Harry Potter; actually, I read the first Harry Potter book so much that the spine split in half and I had to buy another copy. I still have the original halves, by the way. News Editor And it’s not that I don’t respect fantasy role-playing or games based on imagination. I am quite open about my love for the quintessential nerd game, Dungeons and Dragons. I even play in my mother’s basement. I think what I found so laughable was the insistence that Quidditch was a sport. I mean, really? Just the name “Quidditch” conjures up images of preteens with colored capes making whooshing noises as they run around someone’s empty backyard on their mothers’ kitchen broom. My thought process was, it’s fine with me if you want to pretend you can fly, but don’t ask me to buy tickets or anything. If I wanted to watch somebody pretend they have magic powers, I’d DVR Dr. Phil. However, “kids pretending to fly” is not an accurate description of Quidditch, and it’s not a very fair one. Quidditch is a mixture of dodge ball,
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soccer and rugby, with several layers of complex rules and intelligent game play. Strategy and athleticism are a necessary component of the game, and teams must dedicate real practice time to mastering it. Yeah, I didn’t buy it at first, either. Even after visiting the International Quidditch Association’s website and downloading a rule book that spans over 40 pages, I wasn’t sold; I wasn’t even impressed. Like I said, I come from a D&D background — I’m used to referencing between three and six rule books per gaming session, each holding a couple hundred pages. Nerds are generally obsessive people. I wasn’t even convinced by my friends’ accounts of their Quidditch experiences. I’m friends with a few members of the UT Firebolts, including the captain, so I’ve witnessed the teams dedication up close. I’ve seen these kids covered in sweat after hours of practice, and I’ve heard them talking about defensive strategies. They take the game seriously in a very admirable way. But again, it wasn’t enough. I’ve also seen fairly normal people spend 10, 12 even 14 hours obsessively trying to beat the newest Assassins Creed or Call of Duty. Dedication to a subject does not keep it from being trivial. What finally convinced me that Quidditch was a sport was seeing it in action. The first match I attended was the recent Bowling Green at Toledo game. It had rained for two days, and the afternoon was bitterly cold. I planned on staying 15 minutes; I stayed for two hours. For almost an hour during the first match, players fought in continuous game play. Without padding, they
slammed each other into the muddy ground as referees whistled from the sideline. Girls and guys sprinted back and forth across the pitch, hurtling from goalpost to goalpost in a way that I would only describe as flying. I was entertained and humbled. I couldn’t believe that I had ever doubted the legitimacy of Quidditch. I know it’s hard to believe, a broomstick-bearing athlete, but just think about some of the games we hold dear, like football. Originally known as a violent sport that led to in-game fatalities, American football wasn’t considered a legitimate sport until professional football leagues were established in the ’20s; we only just watched the 47th Super Bowl. Don’t even get me started on NASCAR — a group of people running around on brooms involves way more physical athleticism than a bunch of dudes in cars making left-hand turns. And comparisons aside, aren’t we a culture of innovation? Our technology grows by leaps and bounds; why should we exclude the sports world from development? To those who still scoff, who believe Quidditch is simply a bunch of nerds running around on broomsticks, I suggest you go watch a game. Yes, you might feel a little lost at first, or even a little bit embarrassed. But after watching just one match, I dare you to say Quidditch isn’t a sport. And hey, maybe it’s not the new football. But it sure gives NASCAR a run for its money. Danielle Gamble is the IC’s news editor and a senior double-majoring in communication and music.
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Ten ways to keep up with your New Year’s resolution Now, I don’t mean to get So, it’s February. If you you down. The last thing I are like 62 percent of the want you to do is stop what United States, then you you are trying to achieve made a New Year’s resoluand be added tion. Whether it to the failure was to save more column. Often money or lose times, people weight, many peojust lose motiple view the new vation or get year as a way to bored with change their lives what they are to a more positive doing. Hopeand better version fully, I can reof the previous motivate you year. and get you The concept bekicked back hind these resoluinto high gear! tions is great. You Firstly, I should always be IC Columnist want to point looking for ways to out 10 ways to improve your life. increase motivation. These It is the actual follow are agreed upon as some of through of these goals that the best ways to do it, but causes the problems. Only you may not be quite aware 64 percent of those that make resolutions keep with of some of them. First, you need to make them past the first month sure your goals and the of the year. That is not a plan to achieve them are very high success rate. In reasonable. For example, it fact, only about 8 percent is quite unreasonable to of the people that make think you can lose 100 resolutions are successful pounds just by altering in their endeavors.
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what you eat. While that is a great way to begin, there needs to be a more comprehensive plan. Second, create a list of reasons why it is important to reach your goal. Post it on a wall or a door, where you can see it every day. Third, make sure you give yourself credit when you do something that moves you closer to your goal. Reward yourself in a small way to keep encouraging positive behavior. Fourth, hold yourself accountable. A great way to do this is the buddy system. Having a friend tag along with you or having the same goals as you may increase the rate at which you reach your goal or just make reaching your goal a little more fun. Fifth, make sure you respond to sabotaging thinking. Whether it be internal or external, make rules for yourself that help to achieve your goals, and stick to those rules. One of my
personal rules is to have about half of my daily food intake be the color green (lettuce, beans, cucumbers, and the like). That way, I know that I am eating at least partially healthy, and I feel better about myself. I don’t have to scare myself aware from carbs, because as long as the proportion holds, it’s all good. Sixth, don’t be afraid to look to the future for problems or hurdles. If you can identify them early, you can handle them before they become a problem. Everyone has those problems, but it is how you handle them that can dictate success or failure. Seventh, you will feel discouragement and disappointment. It’s OK. There are ups and downs in every success story. Just keep a positive mental status. You will get through them, and you will be better for it. Eighth, make sure you reward yourself for milestones in your journey. If your goal
is to run a marathon, and you successfully run a half marathon, make sure you get yourself some positive reinforcement, whatever that may be. Each reward should be unique. Ninth, make sure the activities you are doing are “worth it” in your eyes. If you are trying to drop a pant size, and someone told you that drinking a kale smoothie is a sure way to success, make sure you enjoy that kale smoothie. If you don’t then don’t force yourself. That is not the way to succeed. The same applies for exercise. If you don’t like running, then don’t run. Focus on any activity you enjoy doing. Finally, go back to the basics if you hit a bump in the road and stumble off your track to success. It will help get you back up on the horse, and moving toward your goal. If you have this awesome, complicated abdominal exercise but get off track for
whatever reason, it is okay to start by just walking again. You don’t have to feel bad if you don’t pick up right where you left off. These reasons are just some ways to keep your motivation on track. Obviously it is personal preference on a lot of things, but it doesn’t hurt to have a structured plan. Even though it may feel too formal, you have a better chance at being a winner in whatever you are doing. I hope that I didn’t scare you with this information. I want all of the students to achieve their personal and professional goals. Don’t be afraid to go and grab a hold of life and demand what you want. Let’s increase that 8 percent and do what we set out to do. Only you can achieve your own success, so stay motivated and do your best work! Good luck! Michael Baker is a junior majoring in biology.
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Protest is going too far “The UT College Republicans will be holding an Empty Holster Protest beginning today, February 4 through February 7. The protest is aimed at the current Ohio law that prohibits students from carrying a concealed weapon on college campuses across the state. This Protest
also comes on the heels of this week’s student vote on whether or not you would like to see concealed carry allowed on UT’s campus." — Kaye Patten Wallace, vice president of the Student Experience. This protest is the modern equivalent of shouting fire in a theater. Gun holsters are indicators that you are carrying a gun; there is no other reason to wear them. Considering
college school shootings are a reality, and not everyone will know what you are doing/read your announcements, this can and is frankly quite likely to cause panic on Campus. Wear t-shirts. Carry signs. Don't wear something that is widely interpreted as a symbol/message that you are carrying a currently illegal firearm. Cheyenne Connors Perrysburg, Ohio
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The difference between animal rights and welfare We’ve all seen the comsame as that of a human. different today’s society mercials with Sarah However, along with the would be without animal McLachlan advocating anigreat benefits of protecuse in laboratories, at farms mal rights and pushing to tion for Fido and Mittens and even at home. While end the abuse of animals. comes the issue of using some may be willing to give But what exactly do animal animals for medical admore rights to domestic rights entail? vancement, clothing, food pets, many activist groups Commercials like these and even as service aniargue that it’s not enough would have you believe that mals. Welfare laws today and will never be satisfied animal rights look out for ensure the humane treatwith more rights for only the well-being and quality of ment of animals used in certain species. And they life for an animal. However, laboratories, for food, and make an interesting point — animal rights as service do we as humans have the and animal welanimals. right to decide which spefare are far from Corporations cies “deserve” more rights being the same. are punished and protections than others? IC Columnist Currently, the for the inhuThat’s a question that I law protects the mane slaugh- don’t have an answer for. welfare of animals — enter of cattle, poultry and What I do know is that suring that they are huother foodstuff animals, without the sacrifice of animanely treated and that though we’re still using mals, we wouldn’t know those who abuse them are these animals for meat. nearly as much about dispunished by the law. From Giving all animals rights eases such as cancer and your sweet little puppy to would take these laws a step Parkinson’s, and we wouldn’t the herds of cattle which further, preventing any sort of be able to treat people with will one day become dinhuman use of animals. Exten- new and advanced medicaner, all animals are proper- sive animal rights could put tions. Without the use of ty, devoid of the same up walls, blocking medical animals, even more missing moral rights and protecadvancements which could persons would go unfound tions humans are afforded. save lives, prevent the killing and the disabled wouldn’t Some advocacy groups, of food animals for meat and have the same mobility and however, are fighting to even stop companionchange the system. the use of ship. Groups like People for animals I love aniExtensive animal the Ethical Treatment of which promals and aprights could put Animals (PETA) have been vide great preciate all up walls, blocking that is possiworking for years to give services to animals the right to their the dismedical advances ble because of own lives. Ideally, increasabled, as them, and alwhich could save ing the protections that an- well as law though they lives. imals receive under the law enforceought to be would create an extremely ment offiafforded beneficial situation. Dogs, cials who more proteccats, horses and other anisearch for drugs and missing tions, I am reluctant to mals could receive protecpersons and help protect the limit our ability to work tion from pain and suffercommunity. No longer would with and benefit from ing, allowing for increased humans be permitted to use them. Deciding where to penalties, fines and jail or “exploit” animals in any ca- draw the line, or if a line time for their abusers, popacity, whether it be to their should be drawn, may be tentially deterring more ultimate detriment as a laboan insurmountable task. humans from hurting aniratory or food animal, or a Until the degree of our obmals. And when you see mutually beneficial relationligation to protect the those sweet little faces on ship between a service animal rights of animals is deterthe television screen, how and its owner. mined, all we can do is can you even begin to say So the question becomes, continue to look out for “no” to animal rights? how can we increase the lev- and protect the welfare of They’re living beings — el of protection and rights animals, and maybe pitch they have personalities, the afforded to animals while at in the next time those little ability to feel both happithe same time continuing to ones show their faces on ness and pain and the inbenefit from them? Many the television screen. ability to speak for or help people opposing animal themselves. The needs of rights want to be able to use Veronica Lommler is a an animal would no longer animals for our benefit and graduate student studying be second to but rather the understand how drastically biology.
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Guns on campus? No thank you I was shocked when I saw own a gun. Some people still live in very remote areas the survey by the Student Government about granting and need to defend themselves. But I don’t think that permission of carrying concealed weapons on universi- bringing a gun to the university will increase our ty premises under the presecurity. text of our Second AmendToday, in a ment and for civilized Westthe purpose of ern society, we self-defense. have access to In all the fire fighters, years that I IC Columnist policemen and have been a 911 services that provide student — which is many us with good amount of years — I have not once felt the need to defend my- security. We all have self on campus. In fact, due phones and cell phones to the hard work of UT po- and computers and we don’t live in the Wild West lice, night escort services to have to settle our differand mainly the fact that ences with guns, but rather there are no guns on the we use discussion panels premises, I actually felt and words. So, I am really quite secure. “But it is our right under not clear as of why we need to have guns with us the Second Amendment,” they say. Yes, the Founding on campus to defend ourselves. Defend against Fathers have given us this what? I have seen more privilege in our constituthan my fair share of stution. At the time that they dents under extreme preswere writing the constitusure that I thanked God tion we lived miles away from each other, we had no they did not have guns, but not once did I feel that a police force, we had to concealed weapon will fight thieves and bears, we provide me with better had no phones and cell self-defense. phones and certainly not a Is it a good idea to have 911 service. guns in highly populated I am not saying that we areas with many people should not have the right to
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under huge amounts of pressure? Can we guarantee that none of them will snap? Of all the shootings that are being reported almost every day, none are reported as acts of self-defense, rather all are reported as acts of violence, mass murder and revenge. Most gun owners never get a chance to defend themselves, but many do fall victim of their own guns, by accident or otherwise. Under our Second Amendment, we are allowed to own guns, and having that right is exhilarating, as we know that we are free to do so. However, let’s lock our guns somewhere really safe and take them to shooting ranges and hunting. Guns don’t belong in schools, hospitals, churches or grocery stores. Until now, thanks to UT police and security force, I have always felt safe. But once guns are allowed on campus, maybe then we all need to think about strategies for self-defense. Shirin Malekan is a graduate student working on her master’s of business administration.
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ACROSS 1. *Good night kiss spot 6. Old age, archaic 9. De Valera’s land 13. “My Own Private _____” 14. Big Island flower necklace 15. Kind of sentence 16. Things that are unacceptable 17. Some watch the Super Bowl just for these 18. Irregular 19. *Isolde’s tragic lover 21. *The man behind the massacre 23. Unagi on sushi menu 24. *Stag 25. Grease holder 28. Elders’ teachings 30. *St. Valentine’s occupation 35. 7th letter of Greek alphabet, pl. 37. ____ Lofgren, musician 39. Banal or commonplace 40. Astronaut’s insignia 41. To impede or bara 43. America’s favorite 44. Extremist 46. Old Russian autocrat 47. Bone-dry 48. A one-horse open ride 50. “Iliad,” e.g. 52. Name fit for a king? 53. Getting warm 55. Bovine sound 57. *Bella’s choice 60. *”Shall I _______ thee to a summer’s day?” 64. Style of abstractionism popular in 1960s 65. Word of possibility 67. Under deck 68. Eagle’s home 69. Part of T.G.I.F. 70. Eat away 71. End of a leg 72. Surf turf 73. Motion Picture Association of America, e.g. DOWN 1. Bar order 2. Sensory input 3. Indian princess 4. Selected 5. Inexpensive inn, especially for youths 6. Distinctive flair 7. ___ Zeppelin 8. Tony Manero’s music 9. Introduced in Europe in 1999
10. One who is “__ __ it” 11. *Most popular Valentine’s Day gift? 12. Compass reading 15. Student’s piece 20. *Dateless 22. Matterhorn, e.g. 24. Bartender’s soda choice 25. *Cupid’s mom 26. “__ ___ costs” 27. Certain buds do this 29. Reduced Instruction Set Computer 31. Fleur-de-lis 32. Type of duck 33. Mall stop 34. Teletype machine, for short 36. Delhi wrap 38. “All My Children,” e.g. 42. Movie trailer, e.g. 45. Related on the father’s side 49. Of a female 51. Like a funereal procession 54. Administrative
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6 | The Independent Collegian | Wednesday, February 6, 2013 In Brief Psychology student wins research award Stephanie Fowler, a doctoral candidate in the experimental psychology program, recently won a “Junior Researcher Award” at the International Conference Progress in our understanding of psychobiological and neurobiological mechanisms of the placebo and nocebo responses. The conference, held in Tübingen, Germany, was organized by leading
researchers in the areas of placebo effects, neuropsychology and public health. Fowler was selected among more than 60 international candidates and was given the opportunity to present her research on the psychosocial factors influencing placebo analgesia Jan. 24.
Ph.D. student’s paper published Heather Rasinski, an experimental psychology doctoral student, recently had a firstauthored research paper accepted in the journal
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. In her research, Rasinski found that while most people believe they would confront someone who made a prejudicial comment, when put in such a situation, the majority of people do not speak out. Rasinski also found that failing to confront someone who made a prejudicial comment can actually lead individuals to be less concerned about challenging prejudices in the future. This is Rasinski’s second first-authored publication. She has a total of seven publications during her time at UT.
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Ken Harbin and Patrick Richardson, members of the UT College Republicans, listen as the vote on proposed concealed carry legislation is struck down.
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especially around the age where they are legally allowed to consume alcohol? I think it’s not a good idea.” After the meeting, College Republican President Scott Mazzola said he thinks SJC was “trying to scare people away from the resolution.” A survey was available to students last week through their MyUT portal, and drew just over 5,100 opinions. Of the students that voted, about 49 percent supported the resolution, about 45 percent opposed and about 6 percent were neutral.
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business marketing major, made the decision to join the class when Spann contacted the communications department about filming a video of the Haiti experience to present to President Lloyd Jacobs. “It’s a good opportunity for every student to learn more about yourself,” Kurt said. “I don’t think there’s enough classes at UT where you learn more about yourself. You learn more about topics and you find out if you’re interested in those topics.” Jonavon Farris, a sophomore business marketing major, said this is the experience he’s been waiting for in college. “It’s the experience to go internationally for the first time and to help other people besides yourself,” Farris said. “It sounded great. I couldn’t think of a reason not to.” In Haiti, the service projects the class will take part in are entirely up to the students. The program is working with an organization called Hut Outreach, which has already started two schools and a youth center. “We’ll be working there
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The offices will be moved to a renovated MacKinnon Hall and single rooms will be added for honors student housing. Ransom also said she would like to take a group of honors students to this year’s Nobel Peace Prize Forum held in Minneapolis in March. Linda Smith, associate dean of the Honors College, said she thinks Ransom was chosen for the job because “she is a great communicator, has taught internationally, and has broad experience in the academic as well as the business world.”
A large number of people, including two faculty members, spoke at the meeting. Paul Brandt, a junior majoring in construction engineering technology, said SG should focus on issues that are more relevant to UT students. “It’s a state issue; we’re a state university. You can’t change it, period,” he said. “You’re wasting your time here at the university with students who have more important things to do.” SG President Paulette Bongratz said she supported the resolution and felt the vote was important. “I don’t think it was a waste of time at all,” Bongratz said.
“Five thousand students did answer the poll, which is a sign that this is something on the mind of students, at least a quarter of the students at the University of Toledo. That’s more than how many came out to the polls for Student Government elections.” Mazzola said regardless of the resolution’s outcome, College Republicans will use the survey results to advance the issue to the state level. “The survey compared to the senate vote, there’s a discrepancy,” Mazzola said. “We’re not stopping; this won’t be the last you hear from us.”
with the children,” Clark said. “What’s nice is they haven’t said ‘this is what you have to do’ when you get there.” Kurt said one idea the class came up with was to build a soccer field for the children. “We have a lot of soccer players in the class,” Kurt said. “Soccer is very popular in Haiti. So we’re trying to get soccer equipment like nets and balls, used cleats or used shin pads donated to be used.” Education will also be a part of the service on the trip. Clark said there is a need to teach children about basic hygiene and burn care that the class will be taking part in. “A lot of individuals cook over open flames so we need to talk to the kids about how to stay safe, what to do if they would get burned, those sort of things,” Clark said. Farris said he was looking forward to the opportunity to serve others and experience the Haitian culture. “My mom always told me ‘It’s nice to be nice,’” he said. “So whenever you can help somebody, you help somebody, whether you want to or not.” Students are in charge of their own fundraising for
the trip. “This is totally studentlead fundraising,” Clark said. “They have been fantastic in coming up with their ideas.” The next Haiti fundraiser, an all-you-can-eat taco bar, takes place Feb. 7 at El Camino Real from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner costs $10 per person, $7 for children under 10, and $2 for unlimited fountain drinks. An open bar will be available for people 21 and over. In addition to fundraising, donations are also being accepted in the Center for International Studies and Programs office, Snyder Memorial Room 1000, and at the communications office in University Hall. All donations are welcome, including money, new or used clothing, medical supplies, school supplies, arts and crafts items and sports equipment. “[The donations] would be the biggest gift that we could give some of the children we’re going to serve,” Clark said. For more information on what to donate, contact the Center for International Studies and Programs office: 419-530-5268.
“She is a great listener, is student and people oriented and has a knack for finding out what is best for students,” Smith said. Ransom said working in Toledo will let her spend more time with her parents. “It is the first time in a long time I’ve been able to live in the same state, let alone the same country as them,” she said. Ransom has a bachelor’s degree in international business from Southwest Minnesota State University and L’Université des Sciences Sociales in Toulouse, France; a master’s degree in comparative and international development education from the University of Minnesota; and
a doctorate in human resource development and strategic management from the University of Minnesota. She was a research associate at the University of Minnesota from 1997 to 2006 and served on the Minnesota Board of Regents from 2001 to 2007. She was a senior manager for Best Buy Corp in Richfield, Minn., from 2006 to 2009 and served as principal of Mariposa Global, a consulting company, starting in 2000. Most recently she was a visiting professor at Assumption University of Thailand, teaching entrepreneurship and customer relationship courses in Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
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calendar Wednesday Noon: First meeting, Criminal Justice Society, room 1010, Law Center 5:30 p.m.: Class, Entrepreneurship U, part two in five-part series, Catherine S. Eberly Center for Women. Cost: $10, community members; free, UT students 8 p.m.: CAP Meeting, Rocky’s Attic Thursday 6 p.m.: Class, Off to Work We Go, part two in three-part series, Catherine S. Eberly Center for Women. Cost: $10, general admission; free, UT students FRIDAY 1 p.m.: Class, Self Defense for Women, with UT Police Officer Jill Goldberg, Catherine S. Eberly Center for Women 2:30 p.m.: Percussion Master Class with Gifford Howarth, Recital Hall, Center for Performing Arts 7:30 p.m.: Screening, Packages and Trust, by Assistant Professor Tammy Kinsey, part of the Theatre and Film Department’s Faculty Film Screenings series, PA 1039, Center for Performing Arts
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Eberly Center ‘Success Series’ to begin next week By Jessica Liner Staff Reporter
Whether a woman’s trying to get back to school, change her career, re-enter the work force or is simply new to town, the Success Series has something in it for everyone. The Catharine S. Eberly Center’s Success Series, an extended educational program, will begin Monday, Feb. 11, and run until Monday, April 15. The classes focus on personal and professional development, and aim to help attendees explore career paths, plan their educations and succeed in today’s economy, according to the Eberly Center’s website. “The Success Series is the signature program of the
Eberly Center,” said Emily Hardcastle, outreach manager at the Eberly Center. “It’s one of the many classes that we offer. We’re here to help anyone, empower and engage with women. So we serve ev-
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Pre-registration is required to attend classes offered by the Eberly Center and some fees may be required. To pre-register or get more information, call 419-530-8570. erybody – men are welcome, but we’re primarily focused on women. And so the Women’s Success Series helps to continue that mission.”
The nine-class series is held every Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., with a graduation ceremony as part of the final class. All of the Eberly Center classes are free for university students. Community members can receive scholarships to participate in different programs. By the end of the program, graduates will have updated professional resumes and cover letters, and they will also be eligible for $250 gift card to UT’s bookstore. One Success Series graduate has been coming to the Eberly Center 10 years in a row. A few years ago, she began looking for work. After See ‘Success’ / 8
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The Catharine S. Eberly Center will begin its trademark “Success Series,” a nine-class educational program, this month.
Dancing to a different beat Quynn Smith, left, a freshman pharmacy major, and Laura Derza, a sophmore majoring in nursing, dance the “tinikling,” a traditional Filipino folk dance where dancers move rhythmically between two large bamboo poles. The dance was part of the UT Filipino-American Association’s second annual Filipino Culture Night, which celebrated Filipino culture with dance, music, food and other performances.
MONDAy 3 p.m.: Piano Recital by Dr. Michael Boyd, Great Gallery, Toledo Museum of Art 7:30 p.m.: Performance, UT Jazz Ensemble, part of UT Jazz Night, Crystal’s Lounge, 3536 Secor Rd. Cost: $5, general admission; $3, senior citizens and students Tuesday 8 p.m.: Performance, UT Jazz Ensemble, Recital Hall, Center for Performing Arts. Cost: $5, general admission; $3, senior citizens and students
releases Comics Doctor Who Omnibus Vol. 1, by Gary Russell, Nick Roche and Ben Templesmith. Published by IDW. Available Wednesday. Dias De Las Muertas #1 of 3, by Alex Link and Riley Rossmo. Published by Image. Available Wednesday. The Fearless Defenders #1, by Cullen Bunn and Will Sliney. Published by Marvel. Available Wednesday. New Deadwardians, by Dan Abnett and I.N.J. Culbard. Published by Vertigo. Available Wednesday. MOVIES Identity Thief, starring Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy. Opens Friday. Side Effects, starring Rooney Mara, Channing Tatum and Jude Law. Opens Friday. BOOKS Coolidge, by Amith Shales. Available Tuesday. The Dinner, by Herman Koch. Available Tuesday. The House Girl, by Tara Conklin. Available Tuesday. CDs Authentic Hip Hop, by LL Cool J. Available Tuesday. The Jazz Age, by The Bryan Ferry Orchestra. Available Tuesday. Songs For Imaginative People, by Darwin Deez. Available Tuesday. Temper Temper, by Bullet For My Valentine. Available Tuesday. Waiting for Something to Happen, by Veronica Falls. Available Tuesday.
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Toledo hosts, competes in first broadcast Quidditch tournament By IC Staff
Despite the snowy weather, the University of Toledo’s Quidditch team took their brooms to the air last weekend. The UT Firebolts hosted the first annual Glass City Classic Quidditch tournament Saturday, Feb. 2, advancing to the second round of play. BCSN aired and streamed the tournament, making it the first televised Quidditch tournament in U.S. history. This followed a broadcast of the first televised Quidditch match on Jan. 13 when the Firebolts hosted the Bowling Green Marauders. The tournament included 14 teams from surrounding areas. In the first round, UT beat
Loyola (Ill.) 40-20. According to team captain Alex Scheer, the victory was a “great win” for the Firebolts. During regular season play, UT lost to Loyola 140-80. “In every aspect of the sport, UT beating Loyola was indeed an upset,” Scheer said. “They are ranked 63rd in the nation, had a 15-person roster this weekend, and they have been a program for a long time.” UT’s charge towards the championship was halted when they lost to Purdue 100-30. Scheer said he is proud of his team and the hard work they put forth. Michigan State came out on top, beating the University of Michigan in the final round with a score of 80-50.
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The UT Firebolts wait for the start whistle during a Quidditch match.
Graham Giles runs the quaffle up the field.
Becca Haidet weaves past defenders during a match.
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going through the Success Series, and taking computer classes at the Eberly Center, she ended up with a job. “She’s in a really good spot now,” Hardcastle said. Another woman, who’s on the advisor board at the Eberly Center now, became a doctor. “The center helped her become a doctor,” Hardcastle said. “It helped her go back to school and become a doctor in the early ’90s.” The Success Series doesn’t just help women find work. Hardcastle said the program helps them realize personality characteristics, dreams and educational goals. She said attendees are in an environment that encourages them to think about themselves and what they want from life, and that they
discover new things about themselves, something she finds “very encouraging.” She cited a specific attendee who, halfway through the program last semester, said she had never learned so much about herself. “She never had the time to just sit down and think about herself because she’s always taking care of everyone else,” Hardcastle said. “The small things are just as important as the big victories.” Since its inception in 2009, Hardcastle said the series has had over 250 graduates, many of whom also enroll in the Eberly Center’s other programs. Staying connected to graduates is one of the Eberly Center’s priorities. “That’s always a goal,” Hardcastle said. “To try to stay connected with the women who have graduated.” At home in the Eberly Center, some return to seek quiet in
its library or utilize the computer lab. Women can also display their art or breastfeed there in peace if needed. The Eberly Center came around in 1977. Originally called The University of Toledo Center for Women, it was renamed in 1980 after the death of Catharine Eberly, Chairwoman of the Advisory Committee. The Eberly Center began helping displaced homemakers — women trying to re-enter the workforce. They provided refresher classes in math, English and science. Since then, they expanded to reach other community members and university students through their programs. Mastering skills such as self-presentation, creative writing, job searching, dieting and exercise are viable through classes at the Eberly Center. Those wishing to familiarize themselves with Chinese culture will enjoy their “A Chinese Bridge” class Feb. 14. A self defense for women class will be offered Friday, Feb. 8 from 1-2:30 p.m. and again Friday, April 5 the same time. From the beginning, the Eberly Center’s been empowering women by engaging them in programs such as the Success Series. Women of all backgrounds find themselves a home there, especially women in transition. “We are geared towards women in transition. That could be anybody,” Hardcastle said. That could be women who are going back to school. That could be women who are looking to change careers, women who have been out of the work force for a while and are looking to get back to work. We have women that are referred from divorce attorneys.
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Clifford Murphy plays during a 2007 concert at the University of Toledo. Murphy will celebrate his 81st birthday at the “Jazz on the Maumee” show today.
‘Jazz on the Maumee’ hosts Clifford Murphy’s 81st birthday By Matt Liasse
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Clifford Murphy is inviting all of Toledo to his 81st birthday party. The jazz musician and former owner of local club Murphy’s Place said he couldn’t think of a better way to spend his birthday than playing music with friends. The event, taking place at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 6, is part of the “Jazz on the Maumee” weekly show at the Grand Plaza Hotel, 444 N. Summit St. Murphy chose the house band that will play with him on his birthday, including Glenda Biddlestone, Scott Kretzer and Josh Silver. He said he is excited about playing with friends and fans, but not really about getting older. “He’s Mr. Talent,” said Kay Elliott, executive director of the Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Society. “We believe you have to honor the heritage of jazz and everybody that has made Toledo’s DNA jazz, and he certainly has.” The birthday celebration will also stand as a tribute to Claude Black, the Toledo pianist who died Jan. 17. Murphy and the band will play a collection of Black’s songs during the event. “Playing a lot of his music will bring back memories,” Murphy said. Biddlestone, who used to play on the road with Murphy and Black, will sing at the event. Because of her teaching schedule and choir meets on Wednesdays, this will be the first time she makes it to “Jazz
on the Maumee.” She said she wouldn’t miss Murphy’s birthday. “He’s like my brother,” Biddlestone said. “He’s one of the greatest musicians I’ve ever met. He’s just one of the sweetest souls I’ve ever met in my life.” Throughout the years, Biddlestone said her daughter, Sarah Williams, and Murphy often celebrated their birthdays together because they were only a day apart. Williams will be in attendance to celebrate with Murphy for another year. Biddlestone also said it is important for the community to celebrate the vibrant music scene in Toledo.
If you go What: 81st birthday party for jazz musician Clifford Murphy Where: “Jazz on the Maumee,” Grand Plaza Hotel, 444 N. Summit St. When: Today, 5:30 p.m. Cost : $15, general admission; $10, Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Society members; $5, students with I.D.
“When musicians of [Murphy’s] caliber have played all over the United States and have been asked to perform with some of the greatest musicians, and they come home … it says a lot about the musical community [of Toledo],” Biddlestone said. “It’s good for Toledo to have someone like Cliff here. He really has been on the scene for so long and can teach people a lot.” Murphy was last in the news in 2011 when he
decided to close Murphy’s Place after the death of his partner, Joan Russell. Murphy said it is more enjoyable to play music without the hassle of running a business. “She had done everything,” Murphy said. “After she passed, it was just too tough for me to handle [business] and play. I’m playing now as much as I want to. It makes a big difference.” Murphy still plays locally “two or three times a week.” He said age is not slowing him down and he never wants to stop. “The music thing is such a learning game; the more you play, the more you learn and it gets more interesting,” Murphy said. “That’s the most enjoyable thing about it.” Murphy said he is still learning plenty at 81. “You never stop learning,” Murphy said. Biddlestone said anyone can come to the event and enjoy themselves, even those who don’t listen to much jazz. “I think that people recognize a great musician,” Biddlestone said. “Just like when you see great art. Even though you don’t look at a lot of art, when you go to the museum and you see great art, you know it’s great. I think that’s the way Cliff is. He’s such a good person and has given his whole life to music. And now he’s 81 and is still playing. How many people can say that?” There will be a cash bar featured at the event, valet parking and a buffet. The cover charge is $15, $10 for Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Society members and $5 for students with an I.D.
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2013 football recruits ready to sign today Today marks one of the most important days on the college football calendar as recruits in the 2013 class can finally make their college choices official and sign their National Letters of Intent. The Rockets are expected to sign the best class in the Mid-American Conference according to Rivals and Scout for the fourth straight year. For more information throughout the day, visit our website and follow us on Twitter @IC_Sports.
By Jay Skebba Sports Editor
Man pleads guilty in UT point-shaving case Detroit-area businessman Mitchell “Ed” Karam pled guilty Monday to conspiracy in the point-shaving scandal that involved players from Toledo’s football and basketball programs from 2004-06. He also pled guilty to conspiring to fix horse races in Tampa Bay, Fla. as well as fraud in a separate investigation involving real estate. Karam was indicted on the point-shaving charge almost four years ago, as was fellow Detroit businessman Ghazi “Gary” Manni. The two men paid players and supplied them with gifts in exchange for inside information as well poor performances to affect the outcome of games as they placed bets on the Rockets. Prosecutors say they wagered more than $300,000 on basketball and football games. Former UT basketball players Anton Currie, Kashif Payne and Keith Triplett will go on trial March 12 along with Manni. Former running backs Adam Cuomo, Harvey “Scooter” McDougle Jr. and Quinton Broussard pled guilty in 2011.
Rockets earn ‘BracketBuster’ game The UT men’s basketball team was awarded a “BracketBuster” game against McNeese State Monday night that will be played Saturday, Feb. 23. The game will be a rematch of last year’s first round College Invitation Tournament game between the two. The game will be televised on ESPNU.
Men’s tennis picks up pair of weekend wins The UT men’s tennis team went 2-1 last weekend, with wins over Youngstown State and Gerogetown before falling to Duquesne Sunday. After a power outage delayed the match for about two hours, the Rockets made quick work out of YSU. Sophomore Nicholas Wong went 2-0 on the day, winning his doubles match with redshirt freshman Ryan Jorgensen 8-7 (3). He followed that up with a 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 singles victory. UT squeaked out a 4-3 victory over Georgetown Saturday. Sophomore Grant Adams paired up with senior Francisco Stuardo for a doubles victory before picking up a 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 singles win. Toledo couldn’t quite sweep the weekend however, as they dropped a 5-2 decision to Duquesne Sunday afternoon. Adams and senior Terence Weigand picked up singles wins for the Rockets. UT returns home for two matches Friday. They will take on Ferris State at 2:30 p.m. and Wayne State at 7:30.
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Senior forward Dominique Buckley drives past a Central Michigan defender during their Jan. 12 contest at Savage Arena. Buckley is the only senior on UT’s roster who began the season with the team. He is averaging 9.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.
Despite NCAA sanctions, UT’s Buckley finishing career as a Rocket By Nick Delwiche Sports Reporter
When the NCAA placed a postseason ban on the Toledo Rockets men’s basketball team, Dominique Buckley and Curtis Dennis were given a choice. The NCAA would allow both players to freely transfer while retaining their final year of eligibility. In May of 2012, neither player showed any sign that they would jump ship. However, by the time the season rolled around, Dennis had transferred to Iona and Buckley remained to be the only senior on a Rockets team banned from the postseason. “I think over time it’s healed some of my hurt feelings,” said UT head coach Todd Kowalczyk. “I don’t blame Curtis for leaving. I blame the NCAA for allowing him to leave. I think what the NCAA has allowed is an open free agency when you have programs in our situation and we’re trying to correct our problem and the NCAA is almost encouraging them to leave.”
If you go... What: Toledo (9-10, 5-3 MAC) vs Miami (OH) (8-12, 3-5) Where: Savage Arena When: Tonight at 7 p.m. TV: BCSN Radio: AM 1370 Line: UT by 7 What to watch for: UT guards Rian Peason and Juice Brown are the highest scoring backcourt in the MAC, scoring a combined 31.9 points per game.
For Buckley, no encouragement was necessary. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound guard knew right away that he would remain at UT for his final season. Postseason ban or not, the
loyalty he felt to his coach and his teammates was the deciding factor. “For me it was a no-brainer,” Buckley said. “My reason for staying was to be loyal to the people that were loyal to me. After talking to coach K. I felt that this was the place to be. He’s never lied to me about anything, he’s always been upfront with me and that’s all you can ask for, especially in the business that is college basketball. I felt that the whole coaching staff has been straight up with me and I felt obligated to stay.” Kowalczyk recognizes Buckley’s commitment and is thankful for his decision, not only because of what he can bring to the court, but because of what it means to be a loyal teammate. “I couldn’t be more indebted to a player than I am to Dominique Buckley,” Kowalczyk said. “He had a lot of good reasons to leave and very few to stay besides what really matters and that’s loyalty and love for this institution and community. I respect him so much for that.” If actions speak louder than words then Buckley has shouted his commitment to his teammates and his coaches, as well as the Rocket fan base and community at the top of his lungs. “I’ve never thought about leaving at all,” Buckley said. “People brought things up to me about leaving but in my mind I knew I was staying. The players are like brothers to me and I didn’t have that feeling when I was at Iowa State. I came here and became part of a family and that’s what I want; to be a part of this family forever.” As damaging as it can be to a team for the NCAA to allow players to freely transfer,
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Buckley goes up for a layup against Akron Jan. 23 at Savage Arena. He leads the team with 37 made three-pointers.
the flip side can also be encouraging. A postseason ban can show a team who their true leaders are. In this case, it’s Dominique Buckley. “He is our leader,” Kowalczyk said. “He does it in a very quiet and maybe unconventional way. He’s very positive with his teammates and over time I’ve learned to appreciate that. He’s somebody that is well liked in our locker room and people respect what he has to say.” For Buckley, being a leader came just as easy as his decision to stay with the Rockets. He’s averaging 9.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. He also leads the team with 37 three-pointers as well as the highest free throw percentage (90.3). Leading on the court and in the locker room has become as easy as draining a three. “It’s a bigger leadership role for me but it’s not hard,” Buckley said. “I have a bunch of great guys around
me. All of us lead in different kinds of ways. We all respect each other so we’re all going to listen to each other and we all understand where everyone is coming from.” While his senior season is winding down, Buckley is only focused on winning games and finishing the season strong. A postseason ban is not going to slow him or the Rockets down. “I feel great,” Buckley said. “We’ve had our ups and downs but we’re rolling now, the ball is in our court right now and we just have to come out every day and keep playing. We have 32 days left and we just have to work hard every day. I feel confident that at the end of the year, everything will be OK. We’ll be fine.” Buckley and the Rockets are into the final stretch of the regular season and will host Miami (OH) tonight at 7 p.m. at Savage Arena.
Missing easy looks, poor shot selection and turnovers plagued the University of Toledo women’s basketball team Sunday afternoon. However, the Rockets’ wake-up call eventually arrived and when it did, they cemented their seventh straight victory and knocked off Western Michigan 65-54 at Savage Arena. “I think we missed probably 10 or 12 layups or shots within five feet of the basket,” said head coach Tricia Cullop. “Some were unexplainable; passing to no one on the wing, letting it go out of bounds, frustrating opportunities. A lot of that is maybe not being zeroed in on what’s most important in the game and playing too lackadaisical.” Toledo played a subpar six- or-seven minutes to begin the game, but backto-back plays from guards Naama Shafir and Andola Dortch sparked the offense and began a 19-0 run to open up a big lead. “I was really pleased with the response that we got from our team to go on that kind of run,” Cullop said. The Rockets’ (19-2, 7-1) sluggish start consisted of misfiring on their first five shots and turning it over three times before making their first basket. Sophomore forward Inma Zanoguera intercepted a long pass near the halfcourt line and eventually threaded the needle to junior center Brianna Jones for a layup at the 15:41 mark for their first field goal, making it 5-4 Broncos. Jones was forced to play 20 minutes — quite a bit more than her usual 13.5 — as senior Yolanda Richardson battled foul trouble all game. Jones responded with a 10-point performance and added three steals to make the most of her increased minutes. “You never know when your number is going to be called,” she said. “I was just really confident and ready to go.” It was the third time this season Jones scored at least 10. “I was pleased with Brianna Jones coming off the bench to give us some offensive production,” Cullop stated. “She took full advantage of the opportunity. When your time comes, you better be able to embrace it and she did.” Western Michigan forward Miracle Woods muscled up a layup and drew a foul with 11:45 to play in the opening half. She hit the free throw and gave the Broncos a 10-8 lead. UT took a 17-16 lead with 8:18 remaining after a pair of free throws from Shafir and a three-point play from Dortch that opened up the flood gates. About three minutes later, Dortch drove baseline and got around her defender for an up-and-under layup, giving UT a 23-16 advantage. Dortch’s free throw with a minute to play capped a 19-0 UT run and helped give them a 31-20 lead at the break. “Our kids picked up their intensity, picked up their communication and their hustle,” Cullop said. “They started to work together. When [Andola] turned on the intensity, the rest of the team followed. “I also reminded them that this team beat us last year up [in Kalamazoo]. This team cost you some opportunities, don’t forget that.” See Slow Start / 10
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Slow Start
Kertesz leaves UT to turn professional
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All-American Emma Kertesz left the UT track and field team last week to begin her pro career. By Jay Skebba Sports Editor
It was only a matter of time before Kevin Hadsell’s resignation reared its ugly head and now UT’s women’s track and field team has lost its best athlete. All-American Emma Kertesz decided to forego her final season of track eligibility and begin her professional career last week when she joined Hansons-Brooks Running in Rochester, Mich. Hadsell’s departure played a big role in her decision. “[He] was a major part of why I became so good,” Kertesz said. “For him to not be there anymore was definitely a factor.” Kertesz arrived at Toledo barely breaking the 19-minute mark on the 5K. Her personal best now stands at 16:35 in that event and 33:28 in the 10K. She graduated in May of 2012 with a history degree and used up her cross country eligibility, but was still able to compete one more year on the track circuit. The Toledo native dominated the Mid-American
Conference during her career and competed in some Team USA events. At her Team USA debut, Kertesz placed 12th at the USA 5K Championships in Providence, R.I. She then finished fourth at the USA 10K Championships in Boston, which earned her a spot on the U.S National Team at the Chiba Ekiden in Japan. Kertesz said the decision to leave was difficult, but had been planning on running for HansonsBrooks after her college days were over. “This is definitely something that I’ve wanted to do before he even resigned,” she said. “It was hard, but it was kind of like, ‘OK, I’m just doing it a little bit sooner than I planned originally.’” Kertesz said she is still recovering from a bout with plantar fasciitis, but has officially joined the squad. She lives with two teammates and will focus on the 5K all the way up to half-marathons. The team is funded by Kevin and Keith Hanson who own four running shops in the area. They also sponsor the U.S. Olympic Development Team.
Western Michigan made just 7-of-25 from the field (28 percent) and turned the ball over nine times in the first. The reenergized Broncos started the second half on an 8-4 run, forcing Cullop to call a timeout just three minutes in. The Rockets responded with back-to-back layups from Dortch and Shafir to push the lead back to 11 with 16 and a half minutes to go. UT extended their lead to 12 after Shafir nailed a 15-footer from the right side to make it 53-41 with 8:37 left. Western would not go quietly as guard Corie Buchanan hit a fadeaway in the lane to make it a 57-48 game at the 4:45 mark. With 2:40 to play, Dortch put the final nail in the coffin, burying a threepointer from the left side put UT up 64-48. Cullop said the mindset she wants her team to play with contributed to the turnaround. “Great teams show up every day, they don’t take nights off,” she said. “I wanted them to respond with that kind of an outlook. We have a mentality of taking care of business every night.” Dortch scored a game-high 18 points and pulled down seven rebounds. Shafir scored 14 and dished out nine assists to add to her career school record. Toledo returns to action tonight when they take on Miami (OH) on the road at 7 p.m. “That’s not an easy place to play,” Cullop said. “We have to make sure we come out with a lot of energy because Miami is a team that’s going to rise to the occasion and we can’t wait five, six, seven minutes into the game to match that.” The Rockets can win their 20th game for the fourth straight season, but Cullop was quick brush off any talk of the milestone. “We’re not really talking about numbers right now,” she said. “We’re just focusing on what’s right in front of us.”