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Republican tax plan impacts higher education By Benjamin Morse Staff Reporter

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“This plan puts an unfair disadvantage on those in the lower class while majorly cutting taxes for the top one percent.”

EDITORIAL How the Republican tax bill will affect higher ed

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The recently passed GOP tax plan has some universities worried about the bill’s consequences for higher education. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a bill passed by the House of Representatives with a 227-205 vote on Nov. 16, would tax students on tuition waivers, repeal provisions that protect graduate students from a tax increase and eliminate charitable deductions for donations. The Washington Post reported 13 Republicans voted against the bill, while no Democrats voted for it. The senate is working on its own version, which is expected to be voted on this week. “Both the House and Senate tax plans eliminate deductions for interest on student loans,” according to CNBC. But, “the senate tax

plan differs in that it does not include the imposition of income taxes on tuition waivers or tuition credits.” After a vote in the Senate, members from both houses will reconvene to iron out any further issues with the legislation. Public servants in Washington D.C. addressed their concerns with the house bill in its current form. Democratic Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, who represents Ohio’s 9th District, posed a question in a phone interview in regards to the rollback of affordability in higher education. “Does this mean then that only the children of the super rich will be able to go to college?” asked Kaptur. President Donald Trump has been pushing the tax overhaul since his time began in office; if the bill passes, it would be the administration’s first major legislative victory.

Kaptur doubts Trump’s ability to factor in the struggles of the middle class while pushing his agenda. “I don’t expect the president of the United States to understand this; everything was given to him. He inherited everything. That isn’t the case for 99 percent of the American people,” said Kaptur. University of Toledo President Sharon Gaber expressed her worry in a letter directly addressed to Kaptur’s Washington D.C. office. “I am very concerned

that the adoption of these provisions could have the unintended consequence of hindering our efforts to develop the highly skilled workforce needed to advance economies in Northwest Ohio,” wrote Gaber. Ohio State University President Michael Drake sent a similar letter. “As you continue to work on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, I wanted to express concern over provisions that will have negative consequences for students, families and Ohioans who rely

“I wanted to express concern over provisions that will have negative consequences for students, families and Ohioans who rely on research universities for undergraduate and graduate education.”

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on research universities for undergraduate and graduate education,” wrote Drake. But it wasn’t just highpowered decision makers voicing their grievances over the decisions being made on Capitol Hill. “We stand against this GOP tax plan,” said thirdyear education major Charlie Moore, head of the UT College Democrats. “It’s unfair. It’s by the rich for the rich. It’s more of the same from the GOP.” One university official, although concerned with the provisions of the bill, found a silver lining in the array of messy tax policy. Paul Hood, director of giving at the UT Foundation, said, although the legislation would eliminate tax deductions for these donations, he’s not worried. “I think that most people are not motivated See Bill / 4 »

ACCREDITATION

Company creates college connection By Gabrielle Huff Staff Reporter

Students will soon be able to travel by bus between 11 Ohio colleges, including the University of Toledo. The Inter-College Bus Company will start running four bus routes that connect each campus Jan. 18, according to Chanse Gvist, co-owner of the company. Co-owners Sam Sheronovich and Gvist founded the company in 2016 because as college freshmen they had friends at universities across the state and found it difficult to visit them. “We wanted to create the easiest, safest and most studentoriented transportation company in the state,” Gvist said. Students can travel to Cleveland State University, Kent State University, the University of Akron, Ohio State University, Bowling Green State University, Marietta College, Ohio University, the University of Dayton, Miami University of Ohio and the University of Cincinnati. The company was founded in Columbus with the mission statement, “We specialize in providing students with a fast and efficient way to move between colleges in the state of Ohio. Whether you’re looking to travel for a day or a weekend away, we’re committed to service and excellence, and we’ll take care of all the details so you can start relaxing long before your next trip.” Second-year pre-dental student Hannah Sabecki said she looks forward to the new bus routes. “I plan to use the inter-college buses because it seems like it will be affordable, have a flexible schedule and will allow me to kick back and relax during trips to destinations likes OSU and the University of Cincinnati,” Sabecki said. The bus route from UT will go directly to Bowling Green State University and to Ohio State University. OSU will then act as home base for Ohio by connecting all the bus routes together, according to the website. Buses will run Thursday to Sunday every week. Each route will run three times per day with different times for each cam-

pus and all pickup and drop-off locations will be located at the student union or student center. Buses leaving UT will leave at 6 a.m., 1 p.m., and 8 p.m. Official prices are not yet listed on the website, but the company’s Facebook page states that there will be a $20 charge for each oneway trip. Gvist also said the bus system will run over the summer on a modified schedule. These schedules might include special routes to take students to sporting events. The company’s website says students are required to check in an hour before the bus’s scheduled departure time. If a passenger doesn’t, the company holds the right to give away that seat to another passenger with no refunds. According to the website, each bus is equipped with reclining seats, Wi-Fi, outlets and and restrooms. “I think that the bus system sounds like a good, cheap method of transportation, as long as it’s reliable and not at all shady,” said Nathan St. Clair, a first-year chemical and environmental engineering student. Each student will be able to check one bag and take one carry-on bag. If someone wants to stay for a longer duration or needs to take extra luggage for any reason, an extra luggage allowance will be added to the initial ticket cost. “This seems like a good idea, especially for games or events, and I could see myself using them for that,” said Hunter Brown, a second-year pharmacy student. The ability to purchase tickets for any length of a stay will be advantageous for students, Brown said.

“We wanted to create the easiest, safest and most student-oriented transportation company in the state.” CHANSE GVIST Inter-College Bus Company Co-owner

PA program’s faculty under investigation By Samantha Gerlach Staff Reporter

The physician assistant accrediting body is in the process of examining an appeal filed by the University of Toledo after it withdrew the physician assistant program’s accreditation Oct. 6, said Dr. Christopher Cooper, executive vice president for clinical affairs and dean of the College of Medicine and Life Sciences. In a report from the Accreditation Review Commission for Physician Assistants, ARC-PA stated that the decision to withdraw the program’s accreditation was based on the lack of full-time employees, students who felt they were not educated properly, and complaints regarding the former department chair. In a complaint filed on Mar. 29, Meenakshi Kaw, former faculty clinical coordinator, said that Patricia Hogue, associate dean of diversity and inclusion and the department’s then-chair, was “verbally abusive and mistreated staff and faculty.” Kaw said she filed her complaint because Hogue often demeaned her in front of colleagues, with phrases such as, “Get it through your Ph.D. head.” The allegation sparked an investigation by the Faculty Labor Relations and Academic Inclusion Office regarding Hogue’s leadership within the department, said a July 20 memo written by Senior Director Kevin West to Cooper. The investigation brought more concerns to the attention of the Academic Inclusion Office. According to the memo, the office interviewed six current and former employees of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. Four of the six individuals identified instances in which Hogue’s behavior was unprofessional, unnecessarily harsh and

“extreme” under the circumstances. They also said they feared retaliation from Hogue for the information they shared in their interviews. The program’s accreditation status was placed on probation shortly after while the Office of Inclusion prepared the internal investigation. That same day Kaw filed her complaint, she was told that her contract would not be renewed the following year, Kaw said. The memo also states that a student also filed a complaint against Hogue for her behavior, which included yelling at the student in her office. The memo also states that there was a high turnover rate of employees within the department, reflecting Hogue’s mismanagement. Hogue was accused of having a poor attitude and heard saying on several occasions, “I am a 60-year-old African American woman, and no one can touch me,” the memo said. The memo also reported that numerous individuals said it was common for Hogue to bring up performance issues during staff meetings, rather than meeting with those individuals one-on-one, making the staff feel uncomfortable. Hogue also failed to share accreditation information with the program director at the time, April Gardner. According to the memo, Hogue was emailed the accreditation documents from the accrediting body eight months prior to the deadline. The email had explained the documentation required and the steps for submission because the process had been updated from the previous years. Hogue directed Gardner and another employee to get the accrediting documents together using the old process. They worked for approximately a See Staff / 3 »

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EDITORIAL

How the Republican tax bill will affect higher ed

With the holiday season in full swing there’s one thing that’s on everybody’s mind: taxes. OK, so not everyone is thinking about the tax bill with Christmas right around the corner, but they should be, especially if they currently attend or are planning to attend college within the next eight years. The new Republican tax bill, which worked its way through the House of Representatives and is now in the Senate, poses serious problems for those seeking higher education. In the version of the plan that went through the House, there were two main causes for concern among those in higher education. First, the tax bill would classify graduate students’ tuition waivers — which are waivers received for teaching or research — as taxable income. This is estimated to cut a graduate student income in half, according to Politico. Secondly, the bill would increase taxes on higher education institutions, likely resulting in raised tuition and other fees. According to USA Today, colleges are already increasing their tuition rates by double the inflation rate — a trend that has been consistent for the past decade. These effects will only increase the divide in who can and cannot afford higher education. This plan puts an unfair disadvantage on those in the lower class while majorly cutting taxes for the top one percent. A research study done by the American Association of University Women found since 1976 the cost of college tuition has risen by 135 percent, while the median household income has only risen by 12 percent. This has led to a large increase

in student loan debt for the average American. This tax plan would continue to grow that divide, putting average Americans seeking higher education further and further into debt.

First, the tax bill would classify graduate students’ tuition waivers — which are waivers received for teaching or research — as taxable income. This is estimated to cut a graduate student income in half, according to Politico. Since Nov. 20, the Senate plan does not include taxing graduate student income as part of the plan, though it does increase taxes on higher-ed institutions. In the end, the two plans will be merged and the final version will be what’s made into law, which could still include any portion of either plan. To ensure that the final version of the plan does not contain this major tax on graduate student education, please contact your senators and local representatives and express your position. The only way to protect students is to stand up and denounce these changes before it’s too late.

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A response to recent events at OSU

Dear Editor, What would it be like if Greek Life was removed from our campus? As the current President of Alpha Xi Delta, this thought makes me cringe. Greek Life at the University of Toledo adds so much to our campus culture. We are a group of students who continually work together, fundraise together, compete with each other, support one another, lead together and, above all, strive to make each other better every day. Greek Life contributes so much to not only the campus, but for the surrounding

local communities as well. We spend hours every single semester raising money for not only our personal philanthropies, but also events such as RockeTHON, Relay For Life and Songfest. We donate countless hours of our time into local neighborhood service projects such as BIG Event, the Boys and Girls Club and the Sunshine community. Collectively, Greek students’ GPAs are higher than that of the average college student. We contribute immeasurable attributes to this campus’ culture and it would be devastating for not only

us as Greeks to lose that, but for the campus as well. Roughly 10 percent of the student body is in Greek Life, and that 10 percent would be impacted immensely. As president, I cannot even fathom the thought of one of my members being the cause for Greek Life at UT to be shut down. To be thrown into a high stress situation like that and to be the face of the disaster would affect every aspect of my life personally and professionally. This sort of event would affect students for years to come. It is up to us as presidents and general chapter members to

hold one another accountable of our actions and educate ourselves on topics pertaining to the prevention of arising situations that could lead to a shut down. We must all realize that all it takes is one person to make a mistake to cause a disaster. We must be conscious that we are wearing our letters at all times, and that others are always watching. We must do this to safeguard our Greek community and the campus culture of the University of Toledo. Losing Greek Life would impact everyone.

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OPINION

It’s not our fault we’re self-centered We often hear many negative characteristics prescribed to millennials, and self-centered is usually one. But this narcissistic behavior isn’t really our fault. Millennials are the first generation to be engulfed in this new and advanced technology. What we need to blame is the internet. Once the World Wide Web took off, blogging began, which then led to social media. Social media gave people a platform to voice any opinion, which is something that previous generations didn’t have. A huge aspect of social media is simply talking about ourselves. Facebook asks you, “What’s on your mind?” and Twitter normalizes the concept of sharing every minor detail in our lives. Instagram allows us to post endless selfies, which was of course invented by millennials. Who else could we count on to devise the idea of a site dedicated solely to taking pictures of ourselves?

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It’s no coincidence that this generation acts the way we do when we spend most of our days talking about ourselves on the internet. This generation was also raised a lot differently than past generations. Millennials often had helicopter parents, or a parent who takes an overprotective or excessive interest in the life of their child.

Millennials are the first generation to be engulfed in this new and advanced technology. What we need to blame is the internet. Snapchat’s fundamental building blocks came from the selfie, another application based entirely on the idea of talking via pictures of ourselves. And the list goes on, but the general pattern is that these websites encourage us to share information about ourselves.

Of course, children have always been a main concern, but in past generations kids were never babied like they are now. In this generation kids are taught that everyone is a winner and sometimes in competition everyone is given a trophy so that no child feels left out.

This generation was also raised a lot differently than past generations. Millennials often had helicopter parents, or a parent who takes an overprotective or excessive interest in the life of their child. Of course, children have always been a main concern, but in past generations kids were never babied like they are now. It’s great that parents make sure their children feel loved and special, but this behavior could feed into this self-absorbed mindset when they get older. Moreover, the media emphasizes narcissistic celebrity role models. Celebrities are often looked at as the people we aspire to be. As many know, Kanye West has the reputation that he believes he is basically God in the flesh. He talks so highly about himself and followers look up to this egotistical mind set and would like to carry themselves the same. Of course, not every millennial displays this characteristic and not all of these factors are the reason for this mindset, but they may contribute to millennials’ narcissistic behavior. It’s not our fault we’re self-centered: It’s what we were taught. Riley Clifton is a second-year communication major with a minor in marketing

COMMENTARY

‘Democracy dies in darkness’ “Democracy Dies in Darkness”: a motto that today is still on the front page of the Washington Post’s newspapers. The phrase immediately trended back in February when the Washington Post placed the phrase under its masthead. From several accounts all over the United States to a newspaper from China, Twitter flooded with opinions of the Washington Post’s new motto. The motto received mixed feedback using adjectives like “ominous,” “dark” and “heavy-handed.” Because the expression appeared around the same time Trump took office and the president’s claims of fake news, people thought this new motto was an indirect reply to him. However, that was not the case. The Washington Post, for the past year, determined they needed a maxim, before Trump was even a Republican nominee. The executive editor of the Washington Post, Martin Baron, interviewed the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who used the phrase in the interview speaking of his reason for buying the paper. “I think a lot of us believe this, that democracy dies in

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darkness, that certain institutions have a very important role in making sure that there is light,” Bezos said.

investigation of Watergate. A document from the Washington Post commented on the motto and its meaning. “The goal of the paper’s slogan would be to communicate that the post has a long-standing reputation for providing news and information with unparalleled analysis and insight…. Our position must be conveyed ‘disruptively’ so we can shake consumers out of their news-as-commodity mindset,” it said. The document also says the slogan needs to be striking and leave a minor amount of discomfort for the Post’s readers.

I was perplexed by this motto over Thanksgiving break when I saw a caption below the Washington Post masthead. The quote gave off a sinister vibe when I first read it. However, I understood the message it was sending. Bezos claims no credit for coining the phrase and points to Robert Woodward, a reporter for the Washington Post back in 1971. Woodard used “Democracy Dies in Darkness” for years in relation to Richard Nixon in his

viewers and subscribers. It’s a clear statement saying that everything the government does in secret in an attempt to hide from

the public, someone or something must be there to bring it to light. The Post wants to be that leading institution to shed light

on what the government wants to leave in the dark. Will Sanders is a third-year communication major.

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Toledo Jazz Icon Passes Away

Famous jazz musician and University of Toledo professor Jon Hendricks died Nov. 22 at age 96 in New York City. He is considered to be the father of vocalese - lyrics set to music. Hendricks was born in Newark, Ohio, in 1921 and moved to Toledo when he was four years old. He received an honorary doctorate from UT and was named Distinguished Professor of Jazz a year later. He retired from UT in 2016.

by taxes in their charitable giving,” said Hood. “UT has enough concerned and passionate alumni and friends that contribute to us because they love the missions and the university.” Students concerned over how the terms of the bill will affect them on the ground

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UT researchers study cell movement Research conducted at the University of Toledo could lead to enhanced medical therapies. This discovery can help create therapies to slow, stop or accelerate a cell’s movement. Scientists have been trying to understand how cells move through the body. Their research targeted G-protein-coupled receptors in the cells that help direct the cells around the body. Instead of using drugs such as beta-blockers to move cells, researchers used light to stimulate these receptors to make the cells move.

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month and half gathering the information that was required in the old process before they realized there was a new format. Gardner and the other employee had to redo the paperwork. There was some data that couldn’t be compiled because the new process required that data be compiled from the start of the fiscal year. Hogue claimed that the PA program is on probation because Gardner knowingly submitted the wrong forms, according to the memo. Hogue also failed to take into consideration accreditation requirements in the hiring process. Gardner left the program without notice after Christmas break last year, blaming Hogue for her decision, the memo said. Hogue named Assistant Professor Linda Dill as the replacement program director, ignoring that Dill did

not want the position. Cooper wrote a letter to Hogue on Aug. 18, stating in the letter that he and West agreed that Hogue was to transition into her diversity role full-time when they recruited a new department chair. However, on Oct. 6, the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant determined that UT’s program “is no longer capable of providing an acceptable education experience for its students.” Hogue was asked to resign as chairman shortly after and was replaced by Professor Linda Speer as Department Chair.

“She is an experienced leader with accreditation experience as well,” said Cooper. “She’s a great candidate, and she was very willing to take on her new role.” Students graduating in December will graduate from an accredited PA program on probation, Cooper said. They expect to hear word on the appeal within the next month, and, if unsuccessful, UT will go into the next round of appeals, according to Cooper. “The single thing that matters to me the most is that we look out for our students who are currently enrolled,” Cooper said.

“She is an experienced leader with accreditation experience as well. She’s a great candidate, and she was willing to take on her new role.” Christopher Cooper Dean of the College of Medicine and Life Sciences.

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UT alumna donates work to alma mater University of Toledo alumna Nathine Smith’s arwork is on display on the first floor of Sullivan Hall from Nov. 17 through Jan. 5. The UT College of Arts and Letters’ School of Visual and Performing Arts is hosting the event to raise money to benefit the UT Department of Art and its students. The art on display includes media on paper, collages, watercolor, pastel, colored pencil and graphite.

UT assistant professor to give lecture University of Toledo Assistant Professor of Japanese Kasumi Yamazaki will present a lecture titled “Developing an Intelligent Smartphone Applicaion for Language Learning: Progress and Challenges.” She will talk about a new smartphone application called KAI that helps promote fluency by collecting real-time information and providing feedback. The lecture is Nov. 29 at 1 p.m. in Field House Room 2420.

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FOOTBALL

UT heading to MAC Championship By Jackson Rogers Associate Sports Editor

On Friday, the University of Toledo defeated the Western Michigan Broncos 37-10 to clinch their first MidAmerican Conference West Division title since 2004. The win boosts the Rockets’ record to 10-2 overall and 7-1 in MAC play. “For us to send our seniors out here and their last memory of the Glass Bowl is that they went undefeated here this year,” head coach Jason Candle said. “And they beat Western Michigan, who has taken this from us the last two years, and now they get a chance to go play in Detroit. If that is the last memory they will have after we had a pretty good locker room celebration, then that is pretty good.” With their clinched division title, UT has earned a berth in the 2017 MAC Championship Game at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The Rockets will face off against East Division winner Akron. Fourth year quarterback Logan Woodside threw for 300 yards and two touchdowns in the contest. Woodside and fourth year running back Terry Swanson both reached personal career milestones. Swanson, who ran for

94 yards and scored two touchdowns, moved into fifth place on UT’s career rushing list with 3,377 yards, passing David Fluellen (3,336 from 2010-13). Woodside became the first Rocket quarterback ever to throw for more than 10,000 yards. He now has 10,083 yards in his four years at UT. It’s not just me, it’s the whole offense,” Woodside said. “Our offensive line has stepped up tremendously throughout this whole year. Our running game has been really, really good. That has just made it a lot easier on me, and I just try to get the ball to the playmakers and limit the mistakes out there.” Toledo started off the scoring on its third drive of the game with a 33-yard field goal by third year kicker Jameson Vest with 2:12 left in the first quar-

ter.In the second quarter, Swanson boosted the lead to 10-0 with a 13-yard TD run. Western capitalized off of a Woodside interception to set up its first score of the game, a 24-yard field goal by Josh Grant to cut into the score at 10-3 with 7:02 to play in the first half. Toledo answered right back with a nine-play, 61-yard drive that culminated with a one-yard run by first year running back Shakif Seymour, giving Toledo a 17-3 lead with 3:20 left in the half. Woodside kept it rolling in the second half, hitting first year receiver Danzel McKinley-Lewis with a 20-yard TD connection on UT’s first drive of the third quarter. Western cut the lead to 24-10 on a 26yard touchdown pass from Reece Goddard to Tyron Arnett with 4:02 left in the

“Our offensive line has stepped up tremendously throughout this whole year. Our running game has been really, really good. That has just made it a lot easier on me, and I just try to get the ball to the playmakers and limit the mistakes out there.” LOGAN WOODSIDE Fourth-year Quarterback

third quarter. Woodside threw for another TD pass, a 13-yarder to second year receiver Diontae Johnson with 17 seconds left in the third quarter to give Toledo a 31-10 lead. Vest converted on six more points with a pair of fourth-quarter field goals. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime feeling,” Woodside said. “Since 2004 we haven’t been there, but we aren’t satisfied. It was a great win today, and we are going to cherish it today, and then get right back to work tomorrow. I think [the MAC title game] will be everything we dreamed of and imagined, especially since I’ve been here. We expect a huge crowd from Toledo to come up and support us. It’s going to be a really great atmosphere, and we are excited to get up there and play.” The Mid American Conference Championship game will be Saturday, December 2 at noon. Tickets for the games may be ordered online now at UTRockets.com. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.

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Catch up with UT athletics over the Holidays By Kenny Kruse Staff Reporter

Football at BGSU 11/15

The Rockets (10-2, 7-1 MAC) won their eighth consecutive game over Bowling Green State University in the Battle of I-75 in BG, 66-37. Fourth-year running back Terry Swanson collected 192 rushing yards of the team’s 389. Shakif Seymour, redshirt first-year running back, tied the UT single-game rushing touchdown record with five touchdowns. The Falcons fought tooth and nail during the first half, as the team trailed by three at halftime, 24-21. However, the second half belonged the Rockets, as they scored 42 points compared to the Falcons’ 16. Toledo outgained BG

in total offensive yards, 637-389, and in first downs, 32-20. The Rocket defense held the Falcons to 80 yards of rushing. There were 17 penalties throughout the game; UT had eight penalties for 76 yards, and BG had 9-102 yards. UT’s 66 points against BG are the highest amount against the Falcons since Toledo’s 63-0 victory in 1935. The series between the two schools is now tied 39-39-4. WBB vs Louisiana 11/18

Olivia Cunningham, third-year guard, led the Rockets to victory over the Louisiana Rajin’ Cajuns, 79-55, with a career-high of 27 points. This was the consolation round of the Preseason WNIT held in

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First-year running back Shakif Seymour evades defenders in a game against Eastern Michigan University Saturday, Oct. 7.

Savage Arena. Jay-Ann Bravo-Harriott, fourth-year guard, followed Cunningham with 15 points and happened to be only Rocket in each of the first three games of this season to score at least 10 points. UT’s defense forced 19 turnovers — eight steals — for the Ragin’ Cajuns and collected 24 points off of those turnovers. Kaayla McIntyre, third-year guard, collected a career-high 13 rebounds. The rest of the Rockets collected 22 rebounds. The midnight blue and gold shot 42 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the foul line. MBB vs Oakland 11/18

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Rockets fall short against Cornell University By Justice Sunderland Staff Reporter

The Toledo men’s basketball team fell just short of an amazing comeback victory as it was defeated by Cornell University 80-77. The Rockets are 3-2 early in the season. Third-year forward Nate Navigato led the way for UT, scoring 22 points, and fourth-year guard Tre’Shaun Fletcher added 20 points, a career-high 12 rebounds and five assists. Matt Morgan and Stone Gettings led the Big Red in scoring with 24 and 21 points respectively. Both teams enjoyed success from behind the three-point line. The Rockets knocked down 11 and Cornell shot 12 for 28 on

three-pointers. “Our intensity to start the game wasn’t good enough, and Cornell took advantage of that,” said head coach Tod Kowalczyk. During the first five minutes, the teams were even, with Cornell holding a slight 10-9 lead. But Morgan knocked down a three-pointer to give CU a two-point lead. That move started a run that saw the lead grow as big as six. The teams battled back and forth for the better part of the first 20 minutes of the game. The Rockets regained the lead with nine minutes left in the first half on a triple by Navigato. However, Cornell took control near the end of the half and, after

being tied at 30, the team rattled off nine straight points. A layup by Wil Bathurst with 22 seconds remaining in the half gave Cornell a 46-35 advantage. Both Navigato and third-year guard Jaelen Sanford missed three-pointers to end the half. Cornell came out of the locker room on fire as Morgan knocked down a three, Steve Julian blocked a shot and Stone hit a three of his own to push the lead to 52-35 just two minutes into the second half. Another triple by Morgan stretched the margin to 21, Cornell’s largest lead of the game. Toledo responded immediately with a 13-0 run capped off by two la-

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UT student recognized for philanthropy work By Areeba Shah

UT’s newest organization is offering students the chance to make life-long friendship with students from all over the world. The event will take place in Field House Room 2420. The meeting will discuss the organization’s goals and will also offer free food.

While popular trends come and go, University of Toledo student Afreen Alvi’s trend of empowering young women is here to stay. The fourth-year psychology major received this year’s Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award at the 30th Annual National Philanthropy luncheon for her mentorship program for young women.

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. SG Freshman Leadership Experience This leadership program is designed for furture leaders. It will prepare students for the fundamentals of Student Government. Thursday , Nov. 30 7 - 8 p.m. Student Leadership Panel Levis Leadership UT will host its First Annual Leadership Panel in the Student Union. All students are invited to attend the panel and gain insights from their peer leaders. Topics to be discussed include leadership traits, personality styles, organizational and time management tips, and how to become a leader yourself. Friday, Dec. 1 12 - 3 p.m. Get Psyched about Psychology The Department of Psychology Diversity Committee is holding an event for students from minority and underrepresented groups to come hang out with faculty and graduate students. The event will take place in the Student Union room 2584 and free food will also be provided. If you would like to attend the event, contact mojisola. tiamiyu@utoledo.edu. Friday, Dec. 1 12 - 3 p.m. Pet Therapy Spend down time with some doggos this Friday! APO will be hosting this event as a stress-free break from classes. The therapy will take place in President’s Hall in the MPR room and only costs $1. Sunday, Dec. 3 4 - 6 p.m. Ballroom Dance Lessons The Ballroom Dance Society is holding dance lessons for students to come and learn how to dance in the Student Union Ingman Room! Wednesday, Dec. 6 Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Panel 12 - 1 p.m. Surgery Club will be hosting a physician panel featuring UT’s chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dr. Thomas Schwann, as well as resident physicians. They will be sharing information about Cardiothoracic Surgery and students will be able to ask questions and learn from professionals. This event will take place in the Health Education building in room 110. Friday, Dec. 8 AIDS Gala 5 - 10 p.m. The African People’s Association and SNPHA will be hosting its 8th annual gala in the Student Union Auditorium to support people with AIDS. The show will begin at 6 p.m. Students can buy presale tickets for $10 at Ask Rocky or at the door for $15. The event will also offer free HIV testing.

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“Be confident in yourself and you’ll set the trend, and I feel like I’ve done that.” AFREEN ALVI Fourth-Year Psychology Major

Alvi said that as a kid she hoped to create a safe place for younger women to connect and talk about issues relevant to their age group. Her organization, Young Women of Toledo, does just that. “When younger women struggle, and they know I’m struggling and other people are too, they feel more comfortable and open to share their feelings,” Alvi said. YWOT is a branch of the nonprofit organization, Women of Toledo, established in 2014. The group engages, educates and empowers women. While their main goal is to unite young women to learn from each other, the group also advocates for diversity and economic empowerment. By offering female-focused educational events like leadership development, dialogue and

coaching sessions, mentoring and peer-networking services, WOT encourages women to keep moving forward in all aspects of their lives. Alvi said she initially heard about the group after meeting the founder of WOT, Nina Corder, at a festival where she was doing henna. Alvi joined the group after learning about the group’s mission of creating a safe environment for women to freely express themselves and learn from each other. “Young women of Toledo is like a small little branch I’ve created; it’s growing now,” Alvi said. “We have up to 30 young girls that come every month.” Taryn Knighten, a junior at Toledo School for the Arts, serves on the YWOT’s board. After watching everyone’s involvement within the organization, Knighten said joining YWOT taught her leadership. “This organization really exposes you to a huge amount of leadership and helps you talk and listen to other people in more effective ways,” Knighten said. “It opens up your mind to so many viewpoints of so many people and I think that is especially a skill that everyone should learn.” Knighten said she is excited about participating in leadership opportunities with other young women next year. Alvi also enjoys meeting young women in the community and creating friendships with them. She said it makes her happy to see young women looking up to her for advice. Sharing advice isn’t the only thing the group focuses on. They also offer opportunities for young

women to educate each other on cultural differences. “We pick topics anywhere from fun [topics] about holidays, educating them about holidays in other countries and even topics like self-esteem,” Alvi said. To encourage the girls to mingle freely, Alvi created a small program called Chat and Chew for two groups, including the Next Generation for girls ages 12 to 17 and the Young Women of Toledo for young women ages 18 to 26. In this program, the two groups of women meet once every month to enjoy a meal and talk about topics important within their age group. “By the end, our goal is to make them feel comfortable and help them guide themselves, but if they need help, they can also ask for help,” Alvi said.

“This organization really exposes you to a huge amount of leadership and helps you talk and listen to other people in more effective ways.” TARYN KNIGHTEN Junior at the Toledo School of Arts

Due to Alvi’s involvement in mentoring young women, Corder nominated her for the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award. Corder said Alvi has transformed into a great role model for younger women and is a tremendous

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AFREEN ALVI Fourth-year Psychology Major

asset to the organization. Alvi said she never thought she would get recognized for her work due to her being a young woman of color. She said receiving this award should encourage all young women to continue doing what they love since everything falls into place eventually. Through her work, Alvi was successful in raising $4,250 to support YWOT programs. She said WOT’s mission drives her to be passionate in educating, engaging and empowering younger women. “I never thought I would ever get recognized for something that I am passionate about,” Alvi said. “I honestly didn’t know what philanthropy was until I got recognized as an honoree for the award.” Alvi added when she was younger, she wished something like this existed. Today, Women of Toledo fulfills that dream, encouraging women of all age groups to learn from each other. “Be confident in yourself and you’ll set the trend, and I feel like I’ve done that,” Alvi said.

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‘Tis the season of giving Heroes for a cause By Emily Jackson Managing Editor

In the midst of frenzied shoppers and holiday wish lists, it’s easy to forget that Christmastime is the “season of giving.” Students at the University of Toledo, however, haven’t lost the spirit of giving. The Association for the Advancement of African Women (4AW) is planning to give back to the community and help families in need this Christmas. 4AW invited 11 African UT organizations and fraternities to participate in an event Dec. 5 called “This Christmas” from 7:30 to 11 p.m. in the Student Union Ingman Room. The event serves as a holiday party for families of Pathway’s Brothers United, a Toledo-based organization that works to “help men tackle the challenges of fatherhood so they, and their families, can reap its rewards,” according to their website. Dai’Ja Banks, special events chair for 4AW and a secondyear majoring in social work, said she randomly assigned each participating organization a family. All the families are a part of Pathway’s Brothers United because their fathers are a part of the program. “We chose this organization because we felt that it was a different nonprofit organization just for the fact that they were teaching fathers how to be fathers to their children,” Banks said. “And we feel that is important.” Each organization will gather items for their “adopted family,” wrap the gifts and present them to the family at the event. Keith Boggs, a fourth-year communication major and president of the Black Student Union, will be participating in This Christmas with his organization and said they have already begun gathering items for the family. “So far, we’ve just been trying to

address the needs the family presently has, so gathering some of the things they may need, like children’s clothing and food and any other necessities they listed for us,” Boggs said. He also said they will meet their family for the first time at the event. “I’m certainly looking forward to it, as are many members of our organization,” Boggs said. Randolph Thomas, a third-year biomedical ecology major and president of Omega Psi Phi, said he has also led his fraternity in collecting items for their family. “We decided to participate as soon as we knew about the opportunity,” Thomas said. “The fraternity, members young and old, far and wide, has contributed in some facet, allowing us here at Omega Epsilon chapter at the University of Toledo to bless this family.” Natural HAIRitage was also invited to participate in This Christmas. Gabrielle Hall, a fourth-year environmental science major and president of the organization, said her group came together to decide what gifts they will be providing for their adopted family. “The father of our adopted family requested toy cars and clothes for his infant. We are going to get those items, along with other toys and a gift card for the father,” Hall said. “As an organization, we love giving back, which is why everyone was on board to participate.” This Christmas is free and open to the public. Banks said she is very excited for the turnout.

“The father of our adopted family requested toy cars and clothes for his infant.” GABRIELLE HALL Fourth-Year Environmental Science Major

By Anna Glore Staff Reporter

For one night each year, University of Toledo’s Recreation Center is filled with a different crowd than usual. For 12 hours, students and community members come together to raise money for cancer research. “This event is all about remembering those who lost their lives to cancer, honoring the cancer survivors, and supporting those who are still battling the fight,” said Olivia Cross, vice president of Relay for Life. “All of the money fundraised for Relay for Life is donated to the American Cancer Society.” The event is on Dec. 1 from 6 p.m. until 6 a.m. on Dec. 2. Currently, there are over 14.7 million people in the United States living with cancer. According to Cross, Relay for Life has been at UT since 2001 and continues to grow every year. “It was awesome experiencing my first Relay here at The University of Toledo,” said Wendy How, advisor for Colleges Against Cancer and Relay for Life. “I was amazed with the energy, excitement, hard work and motivation from all of the students who were involved and all of the community support.” The event starts out with a celebration of cancer survivors and transitions into a ceremony honoring loved ones halfway through the night. Relay for Life, not only gives back to those in need, but it also provides a fun-filled night for all those involved. Along with competitions like lip sync battles and a pageant, other fun events include a silent disco, inflatables, food and games. “We also hold a luminaria ceremony where survivors walk a lap around the track and the luminaria bags are all lit up,” Cross

said. “At the ceremony, people in the audience are able to come on stage and talk about their personal experiences to everyone. It is a very sentimental and intimate time that is indescribable.” Not only does this event take place in Toledo, but also happens across the nation. “Relay for Life is held in over 5,000 communities and 26 countries,” said Allison Boesel, the community development manager for the American Cancer Society in the North Central region. “The events celebrate the cancer survivors in our lives, remember the loved ones we’ve lost and fight back against this disease that we’ve all been affected by.” Although all participants involved in Relay for Life haven’t been affected by cancer, Cross’s aunt struggled with cancer, and Howe is a cancer survivor herself. “My aunt Judy died from cancer and my grandpa has just been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer,” Cross said. “This event is so important because cancer touches the lives of everyone. I am lucky enough to wake up every morning healthy and not have to go to the hospital for an 8-hour chemo treatment.” Boesel shared that the American Cancer Society has been successful in helping families fight their battles. “The American Cancer Society has been a part of so many great breakthroughs that have helped my friends and family that have been affected. So I want to keep supporting that mission to hopefully save more lives,” Boesel said. All those involved with Relay for Life encourage students to attend and help support a great cause. “We can all relay for those individuals who can’t,” Cross said.