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Carlson Library cuts the ribbon on renovations By Emily Schnipke Editor-in-Chief
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The University of Toledo’s Carlson Library has been in various states of construction since 2010, which is longer than a normal student’s typical time at the university. On Oct. 12, the construction officially came to a close with a ribboncutting ceremony hosted by Beau Case, dean of libraries, and Sharon Gaber, university president. The library construction cost around $3 million for these last stages of construction, which included the first, second and third floors. Major changes included the new glass wall on the east side of the building, a second floor that opens to the first and new study rooms and carrels. Gaber and Case, along with Jimmy Russell, Student Government president, and Jason Toth, associate vice president for facilities and construction, spoke during the official library opening. The ceremonial ribbon was cut on UT’s Founder Day, which this year is the university’s 145th birthday, and the first annual Day of Giving. Gaber spoke about the changes made in one of the university’s most important locations. “…where new ideas are conceived, where research takes flight and where diverse ideas are freely exchanged,” Gaber said. “Amenities like group study rooms, individual carrels, more places to use computers and modern furniture — modern, I like that, and modern furniture — and all of these new features will ensure that Carlson Library will continue attracting students through its doors. And, I have to say, my favorite addition to the building is this new glass wall, which lets in so much natural light and really brightens up the space.” Gaber said that over the summer she would walk into the library to see the changes as they would occur and was happy to see students studying and enjoying the sunlight. “It’s important that this is a place that students want to be because library services are fundamental to student success,” Gaber said. “To the students who are here today, despite Google and other search engines and mobile apps, when it comes
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(From left to right) Student Government President Jimmy Russell, UT President Sharon Gaber, Dean of Libraries Beau Case and Associate Vice President for Facilities and Construction Jason Toth cut the ribbon Oct. 12 in Carlson Library for the official opening.
to research and discovering new knowledge, UT’s librarians are unsurpassed in providing direct, personalized assistance. There’s still no app that will compete with that.” Both Gaber and Case thanked Barbara Floyd, former interim dean of libraries and university archivist, who recently retired after 35 years at the university. Floyd was one of the leaders who pushed for the library’s renovation and changes.
car seating” and “dining seating,” as Case affectionately calls them. The second floor has always been designated the noisy floor, where students are encouraged to collaborate. “I have boasted, and I will continue to boast, that no other university library in the world offers as much group study space as we do in Carlson,” Case said. Even though the final vision came from the university, the original
“...when it comes to research and discovering new knowledge, UT’s librarians are unsurpassed in providing direct, personalized assistance.” SHARON GABER UT President
“If you look around you, this space doesn’t really look like a traditional library,” Case said, “but it really is. University libraries still do everything we have always done. We have books, manuscripts, archives… we also have electronic books and journals and databases. We have faculty staff and experts that curate collections and connect people to resources. We will always be a place where people discover and learn.” Libraries are places of study, according to Case. The renovation has introduced over a dozen of different styles of seating. For example, the second floor holds “European train
idea came from students. Student opinions created the need for collaborative space and group study rooms. Case said they will always reach out to students for their opinions. “One of the chief complaints I heard back when I was a freshman was, ‘I wish our library was a little nicer,’ and ‘I wish we had some better study spaces here on campus,’” Russell said. “Well, after touring these facilities, I’m excited to say I think those students’ concerns have been met here at the university. Our library is now a beautiful place that anybody can go and study and has all the opportunity in the world for group study.”
The University of Toledo raised $453,837 through 1,604 gifts Oct. 12 for the UT Foundation’s Rocket Forward Day of Giving. The UT Foundation had meetings with various UT organizations and colleges that participated in the daylong event that lasted 36 hours with 16 participating entities. “It was really nice to be able to pick what the money is donated to so that we could tailor our priorities to meet the needs of the students,” said Benjamin Barros, dean of the college of law. According to the Rocket Forward website, many of the colleges picked scholarships, progress funds or unrestricted funds. “The unrestricted fund allows the deans to use the money as they see fit for the students or staff,” Barros said. Dean of the College of Business and Innovation Gary Insch said, “This was a way to get the students involved and to think about philanthropy before they leave the University.” There were challenges that happened during the Day of Giving such as the Birthday Bash, where the first $10,000 in gifts raised from noon to 1 p.m. received a matching donation on Oct. 12, which was Toledo’s 145th birthday. According to the Rocket Forward website, Rocket Nation Early Bird Challenge matched the first $10,000 that came before noon. The colleges participated
in a separate competition called Battle of the Colleges to see which college received the most gifts. The College of Nursing was first winning $5,000 with 99 gifts. College of Arts and Letters was second with 95 gifts. Third was the College of Health and Human Services with 84 gifts, according to the Day of Giving website. Student groups also participated in a competition called the Happy Hour Challenge to see which group raised the most money between 5 and 7 p.m. According to the Day of Giving website, The Independent Collegian came in first place, raising $785 to win an additional $3,500 prize. The Sailing club was second with $325 and third was the Rocket Marching Band with $208.01. Many of the colleges and groups had donor matches, so that they received more money. Some of the deans provided donor matches as well. “I believe in our students, faculty and staff. And I commit to making sure everyone has what they need to succeed,” said Charlene Gilbert, dean of the college of arts and letters. Gilbert said “Our college did very well with the Day of Giving and I am very proud of the commitment demonstrated by our students, faculty and staff.” According to a UT Rocket Marching Band Facebook post, the Rocket Marching band held a performance to thank the people donating to them.
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UT brings awareness to domestic violence
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the University of Toledo is holding many events that shed light on the issue. According to a UT press release, the first event, Bystander Training, held Oct. 11, was a public event to train people on the safest ways to intervene in instances of stalking, sexual violence and relationship violence. The Purple Ribbon Campaign allows people to pledge to never commit, accept or stay silent about domestic violence. Students and staff wore purple ribbons Thursday in Finish reading this piece online at www.IndependentCollegian.com
DIVERSITY
UT administration reacts to student response By Salma Abuyasein Staff Reporter
A student diversity and inclusion study conducted in April 2017 was met with controversy over findings earlier this semester, when an article by The Independent Collegian found that students didn’t feel the survey was accurate. Students cited the small sample size, diversity of those who took it and lack of collaboration as their reasons.
“We want to do the very best we can to make sure that students know we are listening. My door is always open.” WILLIE MCKETHER Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion
Member of Black Student Union and third-year communication major Isis Walker said she feels that UT is very segregated, with the many ethnic and cultural groups staying to themselves. Other students, like Jamal Shaheen, a third-year professional sales and marketing major and president of the Muslim Student Association, said he doesn’t feel like the survey had enough participation to accurately represent the student body. According to the survey, of the 18,683 students enrolled at UT, only 1,135 students participated, and 82.2 percent of those students said they have a high feeling of inclusion. Only 4.49 percent of students said they did not. “Of course, we wish every faculty, staff and student at UT would have participated in the survey; however, for a population our size, the response rate is considered statistically significant, allowing [Willie] McKether’s team to glean important
information from the survey results,” wrote Meghan Cunningham, director of communications, in an email responding to the previous article. The idea of the diversity and inclusion survey is to get all students’ thoughts and to hear what they’re saying concerning diversity at the university, said McKether, vice president of diversity and inclusion. “I always say to students, if there’s anything that they may feel like we missed, come have lunch, on me; let’s talk about it because I need to make sure that I maintain the pulse of what’s happening on campus with our students in particular,” McKether said. “The only way to make changes on campus is to hear your voices.” The Office of Diversity and Inclusion took the student response and used that to create programs that help address the feelings of students who don’t feel included, he said. To help students feel more includ-
ed, McKether suggested a possible solution to get different students to work together to blend different backgrounds together. All students need to voice their thoughts to help improve the issues of diversity so that the university can better help students in whatever possible, he said. “We want to do the very best we can to make sure that students know we are listening. My door is always open,” McKether said. It is also important that all students, faculty and staff feel included. “Diversity should be everyone’s concern,” McKether said. The Diversity and Inclusion survey will be conducted biannually, with the next being issued in the spring of 2019, with the hopes of seeing an increase in student participation in the survey and the feeling of inclusion amongst students on the university campus.
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In April 2017, the University of Toledo conducted a survey to understand diversity and inclusion on campus. The survey was modified from its 2016 version “to gain a deeper understanding of the university’s inclusive environment, and in efforts toward continuous improvement”, according to the survey report. However, a previous article printed by The Independent Collegian titled, “Inclusion survey isn’t accurate, students say,” found that students did not agree with the findings. Many student leaders, including those representing the Black Student Union and Latino Student Union, said they felt that this survey did not accurately represent their experiences. However, a university spokesperson stated that the number surveyed was an accurate sample size to depict the general student experience. The survey report stated that out of a population size of 24,642 (based on the count of email invitations to the campus community), a sample of 1,023 was necessary for accurate results. With 8 percent of the student body responding to the survey, we found that the survey report’s claim is accurate, as that is a statistically significant representation of the UT student population. However, this is not what the students are asking for. We have found that the actual contact between student leaders and the general student body, who experience issues with inclusion, is not always there.
Right now, a student who is facing racism by a professor in his/her economics class does not have a route to address this problem, other than filing a complaint against that professor and he/ she often won’t for a variety of reasons. Right now, a student who is facing racism by a professor in his/her economics class does not have a route to address this problem, other than filing a complaint against that professor and he/she often won’t for a variety of reasons. These students are not the people that took the inclusion survey, but they are the people who need to be addressed, and student leaders are the best way. While leaders of student organizations representing marginalized groups do not and should not be considered representative of the entire group, these student leaders are more aware of the specific issues experienced by their community. If, once a month, these student groups were encouraged to bring lists of issues, cases of discrimination or suggestions to changes at UT, to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, we may see a change.
If, once a month, these student groups were encouraged to bring lists of issues, cases of discrimination or suggestions to changes at UT, to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, we may see a change. On top of that, students who may be experiencing inclusion issues, such as racism, sexism, homophobia or any religious discrimination, do not have a clear avenue to address these problems or to influence wider university policy change. That’s what needs to change.
...Students who may be experiencing inclusion issues, such as racism, sexism, homophobia or any religious discrimination, do not have a clear avenue to address these problems or to influence wider university policy change.
Willie McKether, the vice president of Diversity and Inclusion, has stated that his door is always open to those who wish to talk and, from our experience, it really is. McKether has done a wide range of things to help influence diversity and inclusion at UT, including the creation of the Diversity Dialogues, which are discussions run by student leaders about various divisive issues. However, leaders of marginalized groups are leading these events, not sitting in on them and expressing their opinions. There needs to be a clear chain of communication for student leaders and the general student body to safely express issues of inclusion and to influence university policy to address them. The inclusion survey may be statistically significant, but statistics mean little to those facing discrimination every day. To make real change, we need to listen to student experiences and act on them.
OPINION
If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all Everyone has the right to an opinion, but what if that opinion is harmful to others? As we all have probably noticed, since this year’s presidential election our country has been strikingly divided. Many people are now feeling more comfortable expressing their racist, sexist and homophobic opinions because the leader of our nation does. The First Amendment allows everyone the right to freedom of speech, but what about that oldschool rule that our mothers always taught us: If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. Sure, it sounds like such an elementary rule. Yet if everyone lived by this guideline I guarantee that our society will not only be happier, but everyone would feel like they belong.
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couraging racism and hatred, enforcing a false ideal of racial hierarchy and discrimination against all minorities. These verbal attacks make all other races feel less-thanaccepted in a nation that proclaims its citizens as being equal and free.
The First Amendment allows everyone the right to freedom of speech, but what about that old-school rule that our mothers always taught us: If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. What happened in Charlottesville is a prime example of this kind of hate being publicly expressed. White nationalists gathered in this southern city chanting racial slurs and saying, “The South will rise again.” Although there were incidents of physical violence at this protest, even resulting in one death, the physical isn’t always what hurts the most. These verbal attacks are en-
Another resurfacing idea that has been talked about since Donald Trump’s victory is women’s rights or lack of rights. Although the idea of women not being equal to men seems almost prehistoric, this injustice is still very much relevant today. When the leader of our country says offensive things about women in the past and present, it gives others the justification to express this outrageous opinion as well.
As we all have probably noticed, since this year’s presidential election our country has been strikingly divided. Many people are now feeling more comfortable expressing their racist, sexist and homophobic opinions because the leader of our nation does. The most recent harmful opinion was expressed through tweets from our president stating that the United States government will not allow or accept transgender individuals to serve in the U.S. military. Trump said that our military cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and the disruption that transgender people in the military would entail. Restricting a group of people from fighting for our country because of the way they identify themselves is incredibly malicious and should not be permitted. We need to stop discriminating against things that people cannot change. Whether it’s race, sex or your all-around identity, these factors cannot be modified. People should never be put at a disadvantage because of things they can’t control. If, after all of this, you still have these destructive opinions, please follow the long-lived idea to say nothing at all. Just because you have the right to speak your mind doesn’t mean that those words won’t hurt any less.
OPINION
Nothing changes if nothing changes Here we are, halfway through the fall 2017 semester. If you’re like me, you just reread that sentence and asked yourself, “How the heck is it already halfway done? Where has the time gone? Why do I feel like I have done so much yet so little at the same time?” Believe it or not, we truly are on the decline of this school term. It is often at this point in the semester that we begin to feel the weight of deadlines and the crunch of stress eating away at us. The second half of the semester is often the time when I feel that my wheels keep spinning, yet I am still stuck in a rut. I think that now is as good of a
Here we are, halfway through the fall 2017 semester. If you’re like me, you just reread that sentence and asked yourself, “How the heck is it already halfway done?”
can be no reaction. How can we expect a changed outcome if our initial action stays stagnant? Although the answers to these questions may seem quite simple, they often take an “a-ha” moment to realize.
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time as ever to come to terms with our tribulations and face them squarely: Nothing changes if nothing changes. I remember seeing that quote for the first time on one of the many fitness handles that I follow. For some reason, those few simple words really resonated with me. We all talk about what we “have” to change: our GPA, our eating habits, our lack of communication, our bad habits, etc. We continually complain about the things “wrong” in our life or the “broken” things that need to be repaired. But how often do we act on it? Nothing will change if we don’t first make the steps toward change. If there is no action, there
study time or utilize a tutor. If you want to eat better, clear your apartment of all the things weighing you down and make your selections only healthy ones. If you want to communicate better, set aside an
Nothing will change if we don’t first make the steps toward change. If there is no action, there can be no reaction. How can we expect a changed outcome if our initial action stays stagnant? We often become bogged down by the weight of our “problems.” We aren’t sleeping enough, eating the right things or exercising enough and feel that we are always studying and letting our social lives and relationships decline. We become caught in a loop of self-pity. We wallow in our sorrows and accept the fate that our lives are terrible. Stop right there. Nothing changes if nothing changes. We are the masters of our own destinies, the captains of our own ships. If we want change, we must initiate the change! If you want to raise your GPA, find a study group, block out forced library
hour block each night to call a best friend, family member or significant other. It is easy to find time for important things when we align and assign our priorities. If we want to kick a bad habit, we can seek help in many resources or confide in a trusted companion. The solutions to our “problems” aren’t always easy or clear-cut, but the only way to start reaching a solution is to advance away from the problem. Every action has a reaction, and we have the power to set the change in motion. So what are you waiting for?
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Pi Beta Phi will be hosting their philanthropy dinner to raise money and awareness for children literacy. Tickets are $4 presale and $5 at the door. Thursday, Oct. 19 7 - 10 p.m. Drag and Talent Have you ever been to drag and talent? As part of LGBTQ month, Prism will be showcasing a drag and talent show in the Rec Center. Prism wants students to come out and support local talent. Friday, Oct. 20 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Fuzzie Funnel Cakes Are you a fan of funnel cakes? If so, join Alpha Xi Delta for their biannual philanthropy dinner in the Alpha Xi Delta house. All proceeds from the dinner will go to Autism Speaks. Monday - Friday, Oct. 23 - Oct. 27 Stuffed Animal Collection Drive The Student Nurses’ Association will be collecting stuffed animals for children in the Children Protective Services. A box will be set up near the entrance of Collier building. Help them help the children.
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October is recognized as LGBTQ month, and the University of Toledo celebrated its pride for the community by hosting a week full of events. Dedicated to providing a safe and inviting environment for LGBTQ students, Prism UT works to advocate, represent and provide safety for the university’s LGBTQ community. They will continue to host events throughout the rest of this month. “It’s a monthlong observance and celebration of our history, specifically the gay rights and related movements,” said Ashe Sneed,
fourth-year psychology major and administrative secretary of Prism UT. “It gives us a chance to educate everyone on all that we’ve been through to get this far. It also allows us to talk about current topics within the community and how we can move past those.” Sneed helps coordinate events. He said his favorite event during LGBTQ month was Prism UT’s Coming Out meeting. “It’s a very intimate setting where we can all share our experiences with coming out,” Sneed said. “It’s a really good way to offer support and to bond with peers in the community.” Last week’s events includ-
ed Rayne Arroyo’s Read-in and the Prism UT Coming Out meeting.
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“It’s a very intimate setting where we can all share our experiences with coming out.”
ASHE SNEED Administrative Secretary of Prism
This week’s events include Dialogue on Diversity Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. in Student Union room 2582, and Drag and Talent Thursday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. in Student Union room 2591. This month’s events are open to all students. Prism UT encourages all students to attend, so that they can become more knowledgeable about the LGBTQ community. “We’ve been through a lot to get to where we are today. We still have a lot of work to do to help the community,” Sneed said. “If everyone, including those who aren’t in the community, is aware of all the unjust actions taken against LGBTQ people in the past, we IC FILE PHOTO might be able to preIn June 2016, Toledo community members gathered to show vent adverse situations their support for individuals who lost their lives as a result of the Orlando nightclub shooting. in the future.”
Toledo community members write “Why I walk” cards at the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s Oct. 14 outside Centennial Mall.
Toledo community members raise flowers representing their different experiences with Alzheimer’s disease Oct. 14 on the steps of the Student Union.
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Toledo splits MAC wins at home
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Last Saturday, the University of Toledo Rockets beat the Central Michigan University Chippewas 30-10 in a battle of two Mid-American conference powerhouses. The Rockets’ high-powered offense put up 399 total yards during the game. The rain limited fourth-year quarterback Logan Woodside’s robust passing game, but fourth-year running back Terry Swanson picked up the slack on the ground, putting up an impressive 145 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Swanson put together this season-high rushing performance while missing three starters on the offensive line. “I have to give props to the offensive line,” Swanson said in a postgame interview. “They did their thing. We have some guys missing in that group. They stepped up big.” The Rocket defense made sure the rain wasn’t the only thing holding back the Chippewa offense as they limited CMU to only 49 yards in the first half and 244 yards of total offense overall.
Fourth-year Central Michigan quarterback Shane Morris also suffered at the hand of the Toledo defense, throwing two interceptions and completing only 17 of 37 passes. The running game was even less impressive, gaining only 62 yards in 21 attempts during the game. Woodside was only able to complete 10 of his 18 passes in the game for 89 yards, so the driving force of the Rocket offense was in the rushing for a change. First-year running back Shakif Seymour stepped up big for Toledo, putting up 119 yards in just the fourth quarter. Toledo set the pace early with a risky call to go for it on fourth-and-one midway through the first quarter. The resulting play was an explosive 48-yard run from Swanson, putting Toledo on
the board with seven points. The teams went back and forth with the ball until third-year Toledo kicker Jameson Vest added three to the score, making it a 10-0 Toledo lead. Late in the first half, Swanson struck on fourth down again, this time with a 22-yard run on fourth-and-two to make the score 17-0 before halftime. Central Michigan came online late in the game, with its first score being a 23-yard field goal toward the end of the third quarter. The Rockets’ next drive solidified their win as Woodside finished off the eightplay, 87-yard drive with a five-yard run for a touchdown. The Rockets will return to the Glass Bowl this Saturday as they host Akron at noon.
“I have to give props to the offensive line. They did their thing. We have some guys missing in that group. They stepped up big.” TERRY SWANSON Fourth-year Running Back
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Last weekend the University of Toledo Rockets Women’s Soccer team played two important Mid-American Conference opponents at home. The first game was played at home on Friday, Oct.13 against Akron University. The Rocket’s beat the Zips in this matchup 4-2. In the team’s next game on Oct. 15 against the University at Buffalo, UT fell to the Bulls by a score of 1-0. In the Akron game, UT was led by first-year forward Sophia Lewis, who put up a pair of goals in the match to give Toledo the edge over Akron, 4-2.
The Rockets dominated, outshooting Akron 16-7 and taking four corner kicks compared to zero corner kicks from the Zips. Toledo first scored when third-year midfielder Alena Sidwell found the back of the net during the 18th minute of the match, putting the Rockets ahead 1-0. Akron tied it up on a breakaway goal shortly after, bringing the score to 1-1. Toledo were able to regain the lead in the 41st minute of the match on the first career goal from Lewis. This gave the Rockets a 2-1 lead going into halftime. Fourth-year captain Isa Echeverri raised the Rocket
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