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EDUCATION

UT reviews future of 11 college degree programs By Benjamin Morse Staff Reporter

Baseball starts MAC play SPORTS / 6 »

Accepting the beauty of the perfectly imperfect

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COMMUNITY / 5 »

“My father is an alcoholic and has been my entire life. I have known about it ever since I can remember. His drinking wasn’t something he tried to hide from me, my mom or anyone else.”

DINING

Eleven programs at the University of Toledo now stand at risk of being cut entirely or being offered cooperatively at Bowling Green State University as a result of a mandated review. The UT board of trustees unanimously approved American studies, Asian studies, French, German, digital arts, global studies, art history, general business and commerce, athletic training, general geology and clinical laboratory science to be “considered for action” in this review. According to a press release, the decision came in response to instructions from the Ohio Department of Higher Education and a governor’s collegeaffordability task force to review programs offered by public universities located in

“I would only be able to continue if the classes were taught here at UT or if a shuttle was run between UT and BGSU.” ALEXANDER SIEFART

Second-year Polical Science Student

the same region. Second-year political science major Alexander Siefart is currently enrolled in one of the programs under consideration. “If UT cuts German or offers it cooperatively with BGSU, it would be unfortunate for me, as I am only in my second year of German study and I had planned to minor in it,”

Siefart said. “I would only be able to continue if the classes were taught here at UT or if a shuttle was run between UT and BGSU. Without a car, any plan involving attending class in another city would be devastating to my plans.” Course and program evaluations are based on enrollment and student performance. An email from UT Media Relations Specialist Christine Billau stated that there are three options for the considered programs: maintaining and enhancing the programs, eliminating a program or collaborating with BGSU. “Cutting the program in French and German would hurt the university’s standing academically,” said Ruth Hottell, chair of the French department. See Programs / 4 »

Slamming away for charity

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Zachary Closson, a fourth-year mechanical engineering student, takes a swing April 4 at a junker car. RockeTHON is hosting Miracle Week, an event-filled week. Students could pay $1 for one swing or $5 for 10 swings and all proceeds are donated to Mercy Children’s Hospital.

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Angie Campbell, marketing communication employee for Health and Human Services, orders her lunch April 4 at Phoenicia.

Phoenicia contract questions

By Jessica Harker Managing Editor

Yesterday evening, Student Government hosted a meeting with UT administrative officials to clear up rumors and answer questions regarding student concern over the future of Phoenicia Cuisine. Officials stated that the conversation with Phoenicia is ongoing and its contract is currently extended until June 30. However, no set deadline is in place as to when they plan to have a solution. Kaye Patten Wallace, senior vice president of Student Affairs, along with Mario Toussaint from University Operations, Bonnie Murphy, associate vice president of Auxiliary Administration and a representative from Aramark who attended the event and spoke about the future of the restaurant and the relationship that Aramark has with the University of Toledo. The main reason stated during the meeting for Phoenicia to potentially move from its current location is that the University would be able to expand its catering. This would bring a rise to the amount of money that catering brings into the university, according to Murphy, but the exact estimated amount is uncertain. The money was stated to be crucial to the university because of increased financial needs of UT, according to Murphy in the last few years. “Any options that are out there are being discussed,” said Murphy.

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“Alcohol makes for ‘unsteady’ lives” OPINION / 3 »

ACTIVISM

Staff Reporter

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SPORTS / 6 »

“This is strictly about avocados and guacamole. Remember that avocado-obsessed lady from the Subway commercials a few years back? Yeah, I’m her.”

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“Guac is life”

OPINION / 3 »

MEDICINE

The Yes Men affect UT UTMC opens Toledo’s first detox unit By Emily Lorton

Softball dominates Buffalo

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Political activism has a whole new meaning once the Yes Men get involved. The Yes Men shared their stories on how they use a satirical approach to expose the corruption of large governmental organizations in the Driscoll Auditorium March 30. Jacques Servin and Igor Vamos, better known by their aliases Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno, respectively, make fake websites that look similar to actual government websites. “It was all satirical. We thought people would read it and think it was funny and find ways to actually protest or make a difference,” said Vamos. Companies and news organizations began to reach out to them, mistaking the two for the companies they impersonated and would ask them to speak at numerous conferences. “The trick was to see how far we could go without them knowing,” Servin said. “Their reactions were so surprising, we decided to get a camera.” BBC News contacted them through their fake website impersonating Dow Chemical Company and asked them for a

representative to speak about the 20th anniversary of the Bhopal Disaster. Obviously, they were unable to send the requested representative, so they offered to send a substitute. Servin posed as the representative, went on live TV and announced Dow was going to take full responsibility for the disaster and compensate those affected. Clearly this was fake, but for 45 minutes the world thought this was true — until the statement was later retracted by the actual company.

“It was all satirical. We thought people would read it and think it was funny and find ways to actually protest or make a difference.” IGOR VAMOS Member of The Yes Men

Servin said the goal is to make people laugh; humor can change a person’s opinion. See Satire / 3 »

By Bryce Buyakie Associate News Editor

The University of Toledo Medical Center recently opened Toledo’s first 10-bed detoxification unit in response to the growing opiate addiction epidemic the city is facing. Dr. Tanvir Singh, the unit’s medical director and a physician at UTMC, said the unit will help patients addicted to opioids, benzodiazepines and alcohol make the first step toward an addiction-free life. “Detox is getting the patients to medically survive the withdrawal symptoms of the drug,” said Dan Barbee, CEO of UTMC. “We medically stabilize the drug coming off your system. This is the very first step in medical rehabilitation. We aren’t just going to dry you up and send you onto the streets.” Once discharged, the patient is required to enter an outpatient therapy program in the Toledo area to continue rehabilitation and sobriety. Dr. Singh said that UTMC will be working with outpatient programs including Harbor, Renewed Minds and Unison. According to Dr. Singh, the goal of the unit is to ensure patients survive withdrawal, teach patients and families about addiction and prevent the social and self-stigmatization of addiction. “Social stigma plays a role, but it’s not only other people’s perception, it’s your own perception as well,” Dr. Singh said. “That’s one reason

“We medically stabilize the drug coming off your system. This is the very first step in medical rehabilitation. We aren’t just going to dry you up and send you onto the streets.”

DAN BARBEE CEO of UTMC

why many functional people suffering from drug use are reluctant to seek treatment… A lot of effort has gone into reducing the stigma like education and trying to involve the families more so they can understand the nature of drug abuse.” Group therapy sessions and medical education are currently offered on the unit with plans to expand counseling and other services in the future to help combat this stigma, said Lea Preston, a nurse working on the detox unit. Dr. Singh did not give a timeframe, but he did say that the detox unit will include a psychiatry service, a medical service through the internal medicine family practice and a psychology service for patients. “The actual unit has the ability to expand up to 20 beds,” Barbee said. See Detox / 3 »

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“‘Pirates of the Carribean series;”’ I love mystical series and I have a deep love of Johnny Depp.”

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Big Event neglected our neighborhood

Dear Editor, March 25, 2017 was the Big Event which, as you know, is a major community service day at the university. It is my understanding that, in theory, this event aims to get students to assist in improving their personal living environments. Apparently, this year’s gathering boasted approximately 1,500 volunteers. When contacted, we requested a mere 16 volunteers. During a series of email correspondence with Mattie, an organizer from the Big Event, we asked that these volunteers meet at 1622 Roosevelt between 11 and 11:30 on Saturday morning. I was the neighborhood contact on site to give instructions and assign tasks. In addition to the Big Event volunteers, I organized a number of homeowners and had them meet there to help as well. In appreciation of the students’ contribution of time and energy, we put together a potluck luncheon at the meeting point. No students appeared at the scheduled time. Sometime later, we received a voicemail advising that the student volunteers would be there around noon. Not one student ever put in an appearance. The Big Event was initially formed to act as a social liaison between students and residents in their respective neighborhoods. Unfortunately, this original concept seems to have gone by the wayside. As a neighborhood, we host an annual cleanup, which is comprised primarily of homeowners and St. Francis high

In appreciation of the students’ contribution of time and energy, we put together a potluck luncheon at the meeting point. No students appeared at the scheduled time.

school students. Although flyers are hand-delivered doorto-door well in advance, no college students ever attend.

The Big Event was initially formed to act as a social liaison between students and residents in their respective neighborhoods. Unfortunately, this original concept seems to have gone by the wayside. Of course, we realize waking up early on Saturday morning to walk around picking up greasy fast food bags, red Solo Cups, used condoms and broken beer bottles isn’t everyone’s idea of a good time. And we are well aware that the college students in our neighborhood are there primarily to “enjoy the college experience.” However, littering and property damage seems to blur that line of enjoyment for ALL parties involved. The university wonders why residents might harbor a certain resentment toward students in general and the college in particular. We are, arguably, the most negatively affected by the students and the university — but the last to be considered for cleanup events or involvement in neighborhood civic planning. A little “give back” by the college students would go a long way in fostering a more harmonious environment for all involved. After all, those are not our used condoms, red Solo Cups and broken beer bottles littering the streets of our neighborhood. Sincerely, Dana Schreiner, Resident of the Bancroft Hills Neighborhood

OPINION

Alcohol makes for “unsteady” lives, families and much more Do you have a friend who always seems to have a drink in his or her hand? Or a flask in his or her bag? We all know someone who likes to drink, and we all know someone who likes to drink a little bit too much. But do you know how to tell the difference between casual drinking and when it can become a problem? Alcoholism is a disASSOC. DIR. OF PHOTOGRAPHY ease that affects 17.6 million people in the United States, according Growing up, I used to go to the National Council on fun little trips with him on Alcoholism and Drug every Saturday. We would Dependence. Alcoholism recycle bottles at the local describes the condition grocery store, buy several where a person becomes so two-liters of Mountain dependent on alcohol that Dew and a fifth of vodka. I he thinks he cannot funcwould always get a Lunchtion without it. able and a lime Bug Juice In some ways, we can while we were out. think of alcoholism as a A few years ago, my genetic disease. Numerous mom told me a story. scientific studies reveal When I was about three that alcohol-dependence years old, my mom and I runs in families. Anxiety were shopping in Walmart and stress are common for my dad’s birthday. She causes of alcoholism. asked me what I wanted Those who suffer feel as to get him as a gift, and though drinking alcohol I walked right up to the helps them live their lives, bottles of vodka and when, actually, it can only pointed to them. Children hinder them. are perceptive. I knew even then what my dad’s favorite pastime was: drinking. In some ways, In 2015, X Ambassadors released their hit song we can think of “Unsteady.” If you haven’t alcoholism as a seen the music video, take genetic disease. a break from reading and go watch it. As the song Numerous sciprogresses, we see the entific studies man’s alcoholism grow reveal that alcofrom it being fun to drink while young to something hol-dependence that is very not funny as runs in families. responsible adults. We watch as the parallels in their relationship drastiI know exactly how alco- cally change. The video hol can hurt families. My shows man and woman on father is an alcoholic and their first date compared has been my entire life. I to a morning breakfast in have known about it ever their home as husband and since I can remember. His wife. The man sneaks alcodrinking wasn’t something hol into his coffee while the he tried to hide from me, woman smiles and nods, my mom or anyone else. thinking it’s edgy and fun.

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When he does the same action as the husband, with their young child sitting at the table, his wife no longer smiles and nods. My mother had the same relationship with my father. When they first started dating, she thought that the alcohol he was consuming was a fun social pastime. As they aged, she stopped drinking as much and he started drinking more heavily. He transitioned from beer to hard liquor a few years after I was born. His parents died, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer and the drinking progressively worsened. I watched as the drinking tore our family up and thought about how it can affect someone’s entire life.

As the song progresses, we see the man’s alcoholism grow from it being fun to drink while young to something that is very not funny as responsible adults. Maybe this is the reason that I don’t drink alcohol. I’ve seen the worst parts of alcohol, and I don’t want to be a part of it. Maybe I don’t drink because I am a control freak or just because I hate the smell of alcohol. I’ve become so used to seeing it in a negative way that even drinking casually is something I can’t bring myself to do. Just remember that alcohol can have very serious effects on your health and your life. According to Alcohol Rehab Guide, a website that raises aware-

ness for alcohol abuse and alcoholism, there are often common warning signs you can look for in someone who might be abusing alcohol, including: —Being unable to control alcohol consumption —Craving alcohol when you’re not drinking —Putting alcohol above personal responsibilities —Feeling the need to keep drinking more —Spending a substantial amount of money on alcohol —Behaving differently after drinking. If you or anyone you know is at risk of alcohol addiction, there is help. You are not alone. The University of Toledo Counseling Center can be a great resource for students struggling with addiction. Stop by their office in Rocket Hall or call to set up an appointment with a counselor. In addition, Alcoholics Anonymous of Northwestern Ohio and Southeastern Michigan has meetings every day of the week in different area locations. Visit its website at http:// www.toledoaa.com/ to find out more. If you are a child of alcoholism or have a relative struggling with addiction, there are groups you can go to for support. Find out more about their meetings at http://www.al-anon. alateen.org/ There is no problem with going out with your friends, drinking and having a good time. You are allowed to be a young adult and to make mistakes. But you need to be aware of the dangerous problems that can come with it. You may not think that you are in trouble until it is too late. Rachel Nearhoof is a 5th year Individualized Studies major. She is the IC’s associate director of photography, webmaster and social media coordinator.

OPINION

Guac is life — an expert’s guide to guacamole When, exactly, is the point that a passion can be categorized as a ridiculous obsession? Is it when I make it my home screen on my iPhone? Or is it when I get it emblazoned on a sweatshirt? Surely that borderline has been crossed when I dedicate my only column of the semester to it. No, I’m not talking about some magical, life-changing relationship (that I’m not in) or about my undying love for a pet (that I don’t own); this is strictly about avocados and guacamole. Remember that avocado-obsessed lady from the Subway commercials a few years back? Yeah, I’m her.

When, exactly, is the point that a passion can be categorized as a ridiculous obsession? I don’t quite recall when this avocado affair began. All I know

is that, during high school, there was a period when I would come home in the afternoon, make myself a bowl of guac and watch “Ellen.” One night, when I was the only one awake in my house, I found myself in the kitchen at 11 p.m., mashing up chunks of avocado. You know, just teen things. Suffice to say, I’ve had a fair amount of practice with guac and have picked up a few techniques along the way. First, the key to good guacmaking is shopping right. When visiting Kroger or Meijer (or Whole Foods if you like your produce with a side of pretentiousness), make sure you go with a complete grocery list. In my guacamole, I usually go for avocados, tomatoes, onion, jalapeño pepper, salt, pepper, cumin and lemon juice. Be sure to select avocados that are firm but not rock-hard. If you do buy ones that are a little before their prime, ripen them on your counter or in a paper bag. When they’re ready to eat, put them in

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the refrigerator until you’re about to use them to keep them from getting overripe. The quantities are really up to interpretation—if you like breathing fire, go ahead and add a whole jalapeño; I won’t judge. You may have to make a few batches before

Be sure to select avocados that are firm but not rock-hard.

you figure out what you like, but that’s OK. There’s no such thing as too much guacamole. Once you get all your ingredients assembled, start with the avocado. Cut it open lengthwise along the pit and twist it to separate the two halves. Next, puncture the pit in the center and rotate around it with a knife to extract it. Score the flesh of the avocado and scoop it out with a spoon; this will make it easier to mash. Then, use the tines of a fork to make the guacamole as chunky or smooth as you’d like. Add in the rest of your ingredients and you’ve got magic in a bowl. Be careful, though: Avocados are pretty finicky. If you can’t inhale a bowl of guac like I can, it’ll probably start to turn a little brown, so if you’re one of those people who likes his/her food to be Instagram-ready, time is of the essence. Your guac doesn’t have all day. No one should need a reason to enjoy a bowl of guacamole, but I understand that some like to

reserve making certain foods for special occasions. That said, be sure to mark your calendars for National Guacamole Day, otherwise known to the unenlightened as Sept. 16. Let us all raise a tortilla chip in its honor.

Be careful, though: Avocados are pretty finicky. If you can’t inhale a bowl of guac like I can, it’ll probably start to turn a little brown... Whether you’ve never tried guacamole or you’re a seasoned veteran, get yourself some avocados as soon as possible and start mashing; you won’t regret it. As my favorite sweatshirt says, “Guac is life.” Kristen is a first-year English student and the IC’s Copy Editor.

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Student Government Debate

A debate will take place between SG candidates Jared Enoch, James Russell and Cameron Forsythe on April 5 from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. in SU 2591. IC staff will live tweet this event.

Implicit bias lecture MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber will discuss bias in a post truth era on April 6 from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. in University Hall Doermann Theater.

State of the University Address President Sharon Gaber will address students, faculty and staff on the current state of the University April 5 from 3 p.m.-4 p.m. in SU Auditorium.

Careers day The third annual Careers in Science Day will include a guest speaker and career fair for graduate and undergraduate students April 6 from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in SU Auditorium.

“I don’t know of any four-year universities without French and German programs.” Provost and executive vice president for academic affairs Andrew Hsu will work with members of each of the 11 courses. “We will ask the Faculty Senate to review this initial report and work with the faculty of the various programs to determine the best course of action,” Hsu said. “The state wants to make sure we take a care-

“We will ask the Faculty Senate to review this initial report and work with the faculty...”

PUZZLES

Satire

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“Humor is a powerful way to get across important ideas because it catches you off guard,” Servin said. “You end up thinking about it in a way you aren’t used to thinking about it.” Barry Whittaker, a UT professor of art, said see-

“Humor is a powerful way to get across important ideas because it catches you off guard. JACQUES SERVIN Member of the Yes Men

Detox

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“We are starting with 10 beds, but have the space to expand if necessary. If we have 30 patients, we’ll figure it out.” Barbee said this unit is about rehabilitating patients and having less opiate use and fewer opiate deaths in Toledo.

Restaurant ing the Yes Men’s passion for their work could show students how to be passionate about something they care deeply about and how to implement that passion in their work. “I was really inspired by how they were merging this this idea of art, activism and performance all into this weird, hybrid world,” Whittaker said. “Also, I felt it was important to have students find other people who are doing new things but having strong opinions about them.” Alex Seifert, a second-year political science major, said it was interesting for him to see how individuals or even small groups of people can influence governmental systems and different interest groups and try to affect policy on their own.

“This is not a singular disease. This disease affects everyone the patient comes in contact with,” Preston said, “so I believe it is very important to work with patients to help them get their lives back on track. Not only for the patient, but for the patient’s spouse and children.”

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Concerns over the future of the restaurant began to reach students in March 2017 when owner of Phoenicia Cuisine Ed Barakat met with UT officials over the possibility of Aramark using the space the restaurant currently resides in for catering in Fall 2017, according to Barakat. Barakat said that he had been meeting with UT administration regarding these issues since the beginning of the Fall 2016 semester, when they were informed by the auxiliary director that they would be losing their privileges to use Dining Dollars at Phoenicia. Phoenicia is the only independent restaurant on campus other than Magic Wok, according to Murphy, though Magic Wok was able to work out a deal with Aramark that allowed them to continue to use Dining Dollars during the fall semester, unlike Phoenicia. Murphy also stated that they used surveys to gauge student interest in the new restaurants coming to UT and that overwhelming students were interested in bringing a burger restaurant to campus, said Murphy. Having met twice with administration in September 2016, Barakat said the restaurant received “partial

compensation” for the loss of their ability to use Dining Dollars, as well as a renewed contract until June of this year. However, Barakat also explained that while in these meetings with university officials he was informed of the possibility of Aramark using his space next year. Barakat was told that the Office of Finance would work with him though and that there were other possibilities for the catering space, including Rocky’s Attic. During the meeting, the possibility of using Horton’s International House as a catering center was also brought up. After these two meeting with officials in September, Barakat said that nothing else was brought up until when he met with officials again in March. After this meeting, and still with no clear answer as to the future of Phoenicia Cuisine, Barakat said that he then met with officials from Student Government and went to one of their steering committee according to Vice President of Student Government Cameron Forsythe. “I didn’t ask them to do anything on my behalf, but I told them this is what’s going on is this something you guys are interested in, just telling that that this is what’s going,” said Barakat, adding that his main goal

was to gauge student interest in the restaurant. In response, Student Government began to work with Barakat to create awareness for the issue and organize a customer appreciation day. This event, which was hosted on Thursday and Friday of last week, was a huge success according to Alcy Barakat, the oldest daughter of Ed and a UT graduate in May 2015. “Attendance-wise there was a lot of people there… they actually ran out of seats in the dining room,” Forsythe said. Additionally to the event, Student Government reached out to students to tweet at administrative officials regarding the future of Phoenicia. This prompted a quick response from President Sharon Gaber who tweeted: “UT has enjoyed a long relationship with Ed and Sam Barakat of Phoenicia. We have no plans for Phoenicia to leave UT or to end our relationship.” Phoenicia Cuisine has been in business on campus for 23 years, according to Barakat, whom, along with his two daughters and brother, are all University of Toledo alumni. “We care about the atmosphere, we care about the university, we enjoy working here. We have been a dedicated Rocket family for a long time,” Barakat said.

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FEATURE

Accepting the beauty of the perfectly imperfect By Areeba Shah

Associate Community Editor

After being told she had only six weeks left to live, Madison Humphrey didn’t think that she would make it tomorrow. But today, she is the spokesperson for the National Eating Disorders Association and has won titles with National American Miss and Miss Ohio Teen. Humphrey, a second-year media communication and women and gender studies major, said her life changed when she received mail from the National American Miss program.

“At first I was like, pageantry is not my thing and then I looked into it a little more and how it suddenly transformed people’s lives.” MADISON HUMPHREY Second-year Media Communication and Women and Gender Studies Major

When she got the letter, Humphrey shared that she was in a very dark place in her life. Due to her struggles with an eating disorder and depression, she was a little skeptical about the pageantry world.

“At first I was like, pageantry is not my thing, and then I looked into it a little more and how it suddenly transformed people’s lives,” Humphrey said. Learning about how the program helps girls to build their self-esteem and confidence encouraged her to go to the free open call. “I just kind of fell in love with the way it made me feel,” Humphrey said. “I stepped on the stage one time and have been addicted ever since.” She said it was a relief to step on stage for the first time. She felt like she didn’t have that burden anymore and could raise her voice. “The thing that really helped me build my confidence was realizing that I could share my story of my recovery and inspire other people,” Humphrey said. “That’s really empowering to me and, from there, I’ve just my built confidence and felt comfortable with myself.” She shared that, at first, people were very doubtful of her. She wanted to prove that she could do it. “I was determined to go out there and give everything I had,” Humphrey said. Although she didn’t win anything the first year, the next year she won Miss Ohio Teen Spokesmodel. She said that pageantry has changed her life into something completely different. She didn’t have confidence before, but pageantry has opened her up and changed her life.

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Humphrey said pageantry didn’t click for her at first; rather, she fell in love with it over time. “I guess just being in such a dark area of my life, it just gets so exhausting being so down on yourself and not believing in yourself,” Humphrey said. Her biggest struggle was just accepting the problem since, for the longest time, she didn’t want to recover. She realized that her eating disorder didn’t have to define her. Now, she is the spokesperson for the National Eating Disorders Association, through which she has traveled to different events. This year she will be visiting Indiana. She has also spoken for the River Centre Clinic and attends its event every year to speak on its behalf. In her second year of National American Miss, Humphrey has won first runner-up talent, first runner-up academic achievement, third runner-up top model, fourth runner-up actress, most recommendations, Miss Spirit of America and placed sixth overall in Miss Ohio Teen out of 100 girls. Humphrey has also competed in the Ohio pageant for three years and won second runner-up overall in 2016. She has won Miss Ohio Teen photogenic, academic achievement, Miss Spirit, Miss Spirit of America, most recommendations, portfolio, first runner-up spokesmodel, first runner-up, most promising model, second runnerup casual wear model and third runner-up actress. At the StarJewel Showcase in 2016, she won the Regional Teen title and won the national overall title in May. Lauren Valigosky, a third-year speech language pathology major, has set her personal goal at $1,000. Students who raise over $1,000 join the Comma Club and receive a free T-shirt. “I am hoping to be a part of the Comma Club again this year and crush my total from last year,” Valigosky said. Valigosky will be participating in RockeTHON for her third year. This year, she is serving as the administrative director. Last year, RockeTHON had 1,400 registered participants, and this year’s goal is to match that number. “We are pushing for retention this year,” Valigosky said. “We would love for students to stay the whole 13 hours because it is such a fun-filled event.” Every year, several of the families from Mercy Children’s Hospital participate in RockeTHON and dance along with the students during the event. Katie Elco, a fifth-year bioengineering major, also expressed her excitement at being able to enjoy this event with some of the families she has worked so hard to raise financial support for. “We invite the children and their families that have been impacted by the Children’s Miracle Network to tell their story and just have a fun time all day,” Elco said. “I love being able to spend time with those children and their families to give them a few normal hours to run around and play like kids should.” Elco first got involved with RockeTHON

Rock your body for charity By Mariah Williams Staff Reporter

Grab your lime green tights and tutus: It’s time to dance for the kids. The University of Toledo is celebrating RockeTHON’s 16th anniversary this year. RockeTHON is a 13-hour dance marathon full of activities, such as Zumba, inflatables and a variety of games. The event will take place in UT’s Savage Arena on April 8 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. All proceeds from RockeTHON go to Mercy Children’s Hospital, located in downtown Toledo. The hospital is associated with Children’s Miracle Network, which raises funds and awareness for local children’s hospitals and sponsors dance marathons around the country. RockeTHON is UT’s largest student-

“I love being able to spend time with those children and their families to give them a few normal hours to run around and play like kids should.” KATIE ELCO Fifth-year Bioengineering Major

run philanthropy. Last year, RockeTHON raised $147,530.82, and this year’s fundraising goal is $200,000. Students can raise funds as a group or individually.

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Humphrey said it’s more than just winning the pageants. “If you’re just going to wear the banner and the crown, that doesn’t matter,” Humphrey said. “With me, it’s all about going out there and using the pageantry as a platform to talk about eating disorders and raising awareness about these issues.” Humphrey said it’s a lot of pressure to be involved all the time with school and work, but she wouldn’t want it any other way. When she’s not preparing for her next pageant, she enjoys experimenting with makeup, playing the violin and tap dancing. “I got so close to losing myself, and I’ve spent so much of my time at hospitals and treatment centers trying to get better [that] I have time to make up for,” Humphrey said. “I need to make the biggest difference in this world, so why not start now?”

“With me, it’s all about going out there and using the pageantry as a platform to talk about eating disorders and raising awareness about these issues.” MADISON HUMPHREY Second-year Media Communication and Women and Gender Studies Major

Humphrey wants to become involved with the social media campaign “Operation Beautiful.” This campaign encourages women to celebrate their bodies. “We think that body image is

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how we feel about ourselves on the outside, but it’s also about how you feel about yourself on the inside,” Humphrey said. “You need to identify the things that make you special.” She said the pageantry world has changed the way she sees herself. Before competing, she didn’t talk to her therapist and felt worthless. “I didn’t think I could raise my voice, but when you step on that stage, stand there for thirty seconds and talk about yourself in a positive way in a room full of people, a little switch goes off,” Humphrey said. Her future goals involve living in New York to fulfill her dream of becoming an anchor for Good Morning America and becoming an ambassador for NEDA to travel around the country raising awareness on eating disorders. She also wants to be Miss America one day. Humphrey, whose life was so different four years ago, never takes a day off. “There is so much more to life,” she said. “We all have voices; we all have words. To be able to keep that in the world, keep something so precious in the world, is worth it.”

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BASEBALL

Baseball starts MAC play

By Kenny Kruse Staff Reporter

The University of Toledo baseball team had a busy schedule this past week. UT struggled at the University of Michigan on Tuesday, losing 12-0, and came back home the following day to defeat Oakland University, 8-5. The Rockets hosted MAC West foe Western Michigan University this past weekend at Mercy Field with a 1-0 win on Friday, a 4-1 loss on Saturday, and 9-8 win on Sunday afternoon. U of M The Rockets collected seven hits and a walk against the Wolverines. UT had the chance to score in the third inning with two singles from third-year outfielder Brad Boss and second-year infielder Riley Campbell. Runners were on first and third with one out, but Michigan created a ground ball double play to stop the Toledo threat. Michigan quickly scored four runs in the second inning and added another five runs in the fifth before scoring the last three runs scored in the sixth. The Rockets failed to score and the game ended 12-0. Oakland The Grizzlies took a 1-0 lead in the top of the second inning, but Toledo responded in the bottom of the inning with three runs. The Rockets loaded the bases on third-year infielder Dalton Bollinger’s single, a one-out double along the right field line from first-year infielder Malave Bettinger and second-year outfielder Ross Adolph’s hit-by-pitch. Fourth-year catcher Corey Tipton hit a threerun double to left-center field and scored the base runners, 3-1, with two outs. Oakland took a 5-3 lead by the

sixth inning and kept Toledo from scoring until later in that same inning. The Rockets then tied the game, 5-5. Bollinger singled, stole second and reached third base on a wild pitch. Fourth-year right-handed pitcher Josh Cales pinch hit for Bettinger and hit an RBI double to the left field corner. Tipton scored Cales and collected his second twoRBI game. UT took the lead in the seventh inning with two runs. Boss reached base from an Oakland error and advanced from Campbell’s sacrifice bunt. Third-year shortstop Matt Hansen drove Boss home with an RBI triple to deep left-center field. Bollinger hit an RBI single to left field to make the score 7-5. The Rocket team tacked on its final run of the game in the eighth inning. Adolph was walked, stole second base and scored on the RBI single from first-year infielder Antonio Bennett. First-year right-handed pitcher Nate Haugh, now 1-2, was credited with the win and his first career win. Game 1 vs WMU Friday’s game seemed to be a pitcher’s duel, as both teams earned only four hits each. UT scored the only run of the game in the bottom of the fourth inning with a home run from Hansen. The Rocket team had another opportunity to add to its lead in the sixth, but Hansen and third-year outfielder AJ Montoya were left stranded on the bases. Fourth-year left-handed pitcher Steven Calhoun, now 2-1, had a total of 105 pitches in eight scoreless innings. Second-year left-handed pitcher Michael Jacob earned his fifth save of the season and only had to throw nine pitches for three outs. The game ended by a score of 1-0.

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Fourth-year University of Toledo pitcher Steven Calhoun winds up to throw a pitch in the team’s game against Western Michigan University.

Game 2 vs WMU The first two innings were quiet until WMU scored three runs in the third inning. Toledo cut WMU’s lead in the following inning with a run. Montoya hit an RBI single into left field, scoring Hansen, and Bollinger advanced to second base. This would be Toledo’s lone run of the game with six hits and one error. Again, the game went quiet until the Bronco team scored its final run in the eighth inning. WMU scored its four runs on ten hits with no errors. The end score was 4 WMU, 1 UT. Game 3 vs WMU Sunday’s afternoon game went into 13 innings and took more than four hours to complete. Toledo got on the board early

with a run from an RBI sacrifice fly by Montoya to score Boss and kept the WMU bats quiet for the first two innings. The Broncos responded with two runs in the third inning and added another run in the seventh, leading the Rockets 3-1. Tipton hit a home run for the Rockets to left-center field in the seventh inning to cut WMU’s lead to one, 3-2. Montoya copied that, only in the ninth inning, to tie the game 3-3 before extra innings. WMU responded with three runs in the 10th inning and two more in the 13th and was feeling confident about winning in extra innings. The Rockets had some fight left in them. Hansen was the key player coming into the 10th inning when he hit a three-run home run, bringing home Campbell and fourth-year outfielder/designated hitter Jake

Krupar. Tipton hit a two-run double to left-center, scoring Adolph and Montoya. Fourth-year right-handed pitcher Sam Shutes was the starting pitcher for UT and pitched seven innings with four strikeouts on 103 pitches, giving up three runs on four hits and one walk. Jacob came in and pitched the next three innings before Cales pitched two-and-a-third innings. Luke Schaefer pitched the final two thirds of the 13th and was credited with the win. The midnight blue and gold will host the University of Dayton Flyers April 5 at 3:05 p.m. This weekend, the Rockets will head south to take on rival Bowling Green State University in a three-game series with first pitches at 3:05 p.m. on Friday and 1:05 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

SOFTBALL

Softball dominates Buffalo

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Second-year University of Toledo pitcher Heather Webb winds up to throw a pitch in the team’s April 4 game against Eastern Michigan University. By Jackson Rogers Staff Reporter

The University of Toledo softball team (14-23, 2-3 MAC) dominated the University at Buffalo (6-27, 2-3 MAC) to collect its first two victories in Mid-American Conference play in its home opener at Scott Park. First-year Alissa Noble (3-6) collected the win in Game 1 after throwing four innings of relief work. Noble did not permit any runs or hits, while retiring three and walking one in the contest. Second-year Heather Webb allowed three runs on eight hits and struck out three in three frames. Toledo 6, Buffalo 3 In the first game of the doubleheader, the Rocket offense was led by fourth-year second baseman Chandler Rice, who went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI. Rice also tallied two doubles, which makes her the sole record holder at Toledo with 44 career doubles. UB jumped on the board first with a tworun double in the top of the second inning. Toledo’s offense got to work in the bottom of the second, thanks to a hit batter and an infield single by fourth-year catcher Ashley Maynard. Second-year shortstop Megan Choate drove an RBI single to left-center to score first-year infielder Samantha Golden from second and put UT on the board, 2-1. Buffalo put two runners aboard in the third thanks to consecutive singles to center

field. The Bulls team added one to its scoreboard total after an RBI single. The Rockets answered back with a run of their own when fourth-year right fielder Celeste Fidge executed a sacrifice fly that allowed Rice to cross the plate. Toledo loaded the bases in the bottom of the fourth off a hit batter, fielder’s choice and Buffalo fielding error. Rice’s RBI double to right scored Maynard and Choate to give UT its first lead of the game, 4-3. Third-year center fielder Ashley Rausch knocked in the last two runs on her single to center. Toledo 7, Buffalo 0 Seven Rockets contributed at least one hit in the nightcap. Fidge (2-for-4), Maynard (2-for-2), third-year left-fielder Kylie Gross (2-for-4) and third-year first baseman Samantha Showalter (2-for-3) each recorded a pair of hits and a run scored. UT managed the game’s initial scoring threat during the bottom of the second after Maynard and Choate both got on with twoout singles. Gross drove a single down the left field line off the first pitch that allowed Choate and Maynard to score a pair of runs. Rice’s RBI single to right brought home Gross and closed out the inning’s scoring. Toledo added more to its total in the third after third-year utility player Courtney Heinritz grounded out to second, which See Softball / 7 »

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CHARITY

By Emily Jackson Community Editor

More than $18,000 was raised this year during the University of Toledo’s second-longest standing tradition. Songfest, hosted by Blue Key National Honor Fraternity and Mortar Board National Honor Society, was held April 1 at 5 p.m. in Savage Arena. The night of competition and cause included dance and vocal performances from multiple UT organizations, fraternities and sororities. The amount of funds raised was the largest in Songfest history and will be donated to Hut Outreach, a ministry that helps build schools and provide free education to children in Haiti. Samuel Duling, a fourth-year majoring in political science and economics and the president of Mortar Board, said his favorite part of Songfest was the presentation of the check to Hut Outreach. “My personal relationship with the founders of Hut Outreach, in concert with the unparalleled efforts of our Rocket community

Singin’ in Savage

to raise a record-breaking amount of money so they can build a high school in Haiti, warms my heart more than I can say,” Duling said. “I am beyond confident that the Hut Outreach team will use every single dollar to help the Haitian people and represent UT in the best light possible.” Stephanie Elkins, a fourthyear majoring in professional sales and vice president of Blue Key, said that surpassing their fundraising goal was one of her favorite parts of the night as well. “I also loved seeing everything come together into a beautiful night of raising almost double our original goal of $10,000 for Hut Outreach,” Elkins said. Elkins, one of the Songfest emcees, was in charge of the event and said she had been planning the event with coemcee Brandon Rosolowski since October 2016 to help in coordinating all contracts,

group performances, director meetings and securing funding. “It was my first and last time planning it,” Elkins said. “It was incredible to see the other side of

things and how many pieces of the puzzle there are to make the event happen each year.” Performances were split into three divisions — co-ed, men and women — and were judged based on vocals, creativity, choreography and several other categories. Pi Kappa Phi was the winner of this year’s men’s division and the ladies of Kappa Delta took home the trophy in the women’s division. The Catholic Student Association also won first place in the co-ed division. Joseph Leech, a fifth-year civil engineering major and one of CSA’s Songfest directors, said that seeing all their hard work pay off was an amazing thing. “My favorite part of Songfest has been the friendships that have been made and grown throughout our time preparing for the performance,” Leech said. “Sometimes practices

were stressful and resulted in some late nights, but I believe I walked away with a closer group of friends and some of my favorite college memories.” Mary Bishop, a first-year pre-nursing major, said winning Songfest’s co-ed division was “freaking amazing.” “I literally cried,” Bishop said. “It was my first time doing Songfest, but I did musicals, so it was nice to be on stage again.” Kylie Koesters, a fourth-year pharmacy major and vice president of Mortar Board, said that while Songfest is a time to see each performer put their heart into something they love, it is, more importantly, a time to recognize what they as a campus are able to do to give back. “In just a few short months we changed the lives of those in Haiti forever,” Koesters said. “They’re getting a high school. Looking back, we’re all there for a common reason—to take the opportunity as students to give back just a little of what this great university has to offer.”

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(Left) Kappa Delta and Pi Kappa Phi celebrate their victories at the 80th anniversary of Songfest. (Above) Students from the Catholic Student Association perform at Songfest. CSA won first place in the co-ed division. (Right) A student from Kappa Delta Rho performs a solo as his fraternity brothers dance behind him.

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Third-year outfielder, Kylie Gross, prepares her swing in the team’s game against Eastern Michigan April 4.

permitted Showalter to score. Maynard followed with a two-out single through the left side to bring home Fidge and bring UT’s lead to 5-0. The midnight blue and gold added valuable insurance on the board in the fourth frame. With Rausch and Showalter on base following an infield single and a fielder’s choice, respectively, a double down the right field line by Fidge brought home UT’s sixth and seventh tallies. Second-year righthanded pitcher Kailey Minarchick’s no-hitter was spoiled with one down in the top of the sixth as the Bulls connected on two singles. Toledo finished off the two-hit shutout by getting Scott out on a fielder’s choice and by Minarchick getting her third strikeout. Rice climbed into first place all-time at Toledo with 317 total bases in her career. Toledo 5, Buffalo 1 In Sunday’s series finale, the Rockets never trailed and defeated Buf-

falo, 5-1, at Scott Park to complete a weekend sweep. Rausch led the UT offense by going 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored. Choate (2-for-3) also tallied a pair of hits and a run scored. Rice and Showalter each knocked in a tally, while also scoring a run. Rice improved her career-high hitting streak to 15 games. In the circle, Minarchick (5-8) earned the victory by allowing one run on six hits and zero walks in four innings of work. Noble notched her first save of the season after allowing just one baserunner on a hitby-pitch in three innings of relief work. “If we show up and compete in every game, then we can put ourselves in position to win,” said head coach Kristen Butler. “We

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through the choreography committee. This is Elco’s fourth year participating, and this year she will be serving as a morale captain. “I really hope people realize how RockeTHON gives back to the Toledo community,” Elco said. RockeTHON is also hosting various events for “Miracle Week” on campus leading up to the dance marathon, including a cupcake war, petting puppies and games.

“If we show up and compete in every game, then we can put ourselves in position to win.” KRISTEN BUTLER Softball Head Coach

did a great job of executing our game plan this weekend. We have to keep our focus because we turn around and play EMU on Tuesday.” Toledo took a quick 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Rice led off the game with a double to left-center and was soon followed by Rausch, who reached on a single up the middle. Fidge knocked in the first run on an RBI single to left. A fielding Registration for RockeTHON is open until April 8 at 6 a.m. However, donations are accepted up until midnight April 30. Students can register for this event by signing up on the RockeTHON Facebook page. Although an event that long might deter some students from participating, Elco says it is well worth it. “Those 13 hours at RockeTHON are nothing compared to what those children and their families have had to go through and continue to

error by the Bulls’ left fielder advanced Fidge to second and allowed Rausch to cross the plate. Another two-run inning in the UT third extended the lead to 4-0. Rausch drove a leadoff double to left-center to get the Rockets into business. Showalter immediately followed with an identical double to bring home Rausch. Buffalo loaded the bases on consecutive singles and a fielder’s choice in the fourth and finally crossed the plate with the help of a Toledo fielding error. Choate gave UT a 5-1 advantage by plating a run in the fifth on a fielding error by Buffalo’s shortstop. The Rockets will return to Scott Park on April 4 when they host Eastern Michigan University in a doubleheader at 1 p.m.

push through every day,” Elco said.

“I really hope people realize how RockeTHON gives back to the Toledo community.” KATIE ELCO Fith-year Bioengineering Major

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Students dance together to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network at the 2016 RockeTHON. They raised $147,530.82 through the event.

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