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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

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Serving the University of Toledo community since 1919 LEGISLATION

UT says no to guns

Change in Ohio law on concealed carry will not affect UT’s campus policy By Morgan Kovacs News Editor

The Ohio State Senate recently passed House Bill 48, authorizing “concealed carry in vulnerable areas.” According to the Ohio Legislature website, Bill 48 modifies the “prohibition against carrying a concealed handgun onto institutions of higher education, day-care facilities, aircraft, certain government facilities, public areas of airport terminals, and school safety zones.”

Due to the passing of this bill, there is no longer a state law requiring colleges to restrict guns on campus. However, the University of Toledo will remain a concealed carry-free school. An email sent out by President Sharon Gaber and Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety Jeff Newton stated that the school had no intention of changing their policy. According to the UT deadly weapons restrictions policy, fail-

“I am pretty double-sided about it. I’m a gun owner, so I feel that if a person went through the class to get a CCW, they should be able to conceal carry on campus.” JOHN HENINGER Third-year Engineering Student

ure to abide by UT’s prohibition of concealed carry could result in discharge from employment, expulsion from the university, criminal charges, and removal

from UT property. While nothing is necessarily changing on campus, some students feel conflicted by UT’s policy.

“I am pretty doublesided about it. I’m a gun owner, so I feel that if a person went through the class to get a CCW, they should be able to conceal carry on campus,” said John Heninger, third-year mechanical engineering student. “Also, it can potentially stop school shootings. See Policy / 4 »

EXHIBIT

CRIME

Back to the elements

University student found dead in car over break

By Jessica Harker Editor-in-Chief

Over winter break at the University of Toledo, a new interactive periodic table exhibit was added to Wolfe Hall after a grant from Women in Philanthropy supplied over $30,000 to fund the project. The display, entitled “Living Science: The Ever-Changing Periodic Table,” has been a vision of Kristin Kirschbaum, director of the UT Instrumentation Center for the past five years. Kirschbaum first proposed the exhibit as a real-life periodic table to the Women and Philanthropy group to be placed in the instrumentation center. The group originally denied it, wanting it to be more interactive and be placed in a more public spot, according to Kirschbaum. “I’ve been dreaming about it for five years,” Kirschbaum said. The wait was well worth it, according to Kirschbaum, since the exhibit is the only interactive exhibit of its kind in the area that combines science with current events in a way that engages the community.

“There are very few periodic tables in the world that are three dimensional, but they buy them as a ready set thing. With hours and hours of research, I think this is the only one like it in the world,” Kirschbaum said. The exhibit has empty glass boxes for each element, where community SAVANNAH JOSLIN / IC members are Cases such as this one for gold (Au) are part of the new interactive periodic able and encour- table inside of Wolfe Hall. aged to think — he’s using cobalt blue, chroover from the grant after buildoutside of just mium green, and lead white,” ing the exhibit, Kirschbaum said science and connect the elesaid Kirshbaum. “So there is one that they are even able to offer ments to every field. statement from an impressionist small stipends to help anyone “Claude Monet used to draw with an idea for the exhibit to dark colors but then he changed and an artist with three elements in it. It’s for everyone.” come in and bring it to life. to the lighter colors, that we Anyone is able to donate to “The whole idea is that the know today,. He made a statethe exhibit, according to Kirsch- community is going to build ment where he was asked how baum, and any and all ideas are did he change his colors and he encouraged. With money left said he’s using the brighter ones See Periodic / 4 »

DIVERSITY

Project aims to increase diversity in STEM

By Emily Lorton Staff Reporter

The University of Toledo is one of seven universities engaging in a project led by Case Western University, that enhances opportunities for minorities pursuing doctoral degrees in the STEM field. The National Science Foundation gave $3.1 million to support the Northern Ohio Alliance for Graduate Education and Professoriate. UT will receive $288,164 to support its role in the program. According to Susan Pocotte, associate dean for Academic Affairs and current principal investigator of the grant, the NOA-AGEP project was created to recognize and study the number of underrepresented minority student participation, preparation, and success in STEM

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“Since UT had successfully partnered with several of the Northern Ohio universities in previous NSF funded initiatives, we were excited to participate when CWRU approached us for the AGEP program.”

SUSAN POCOTTE Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

doctoral programs and further help them prepare for entry into the professoriate. “The NSF approached Case Western Reserve University about an AGEP pro-

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gram in Northern Ohio. Since UT had successfully partnered with several of the Northern Ohio universities in previous NSF funded initiatives, we were excited to participate when CWRU approached us for the AGEP program,” Pocotte said. Pocotte said the NSF identified Northern Ohio as a geographical location that holds potential to improve its academic diversity in STEM disciplines based on the quality and number of Ohio’s higher education institutions with STEM doctoral programs. “We are studying a model that includes a variety of mentoring, networking, diversity, and professional development activities designed to optimize the academic success of our scholars and See STEM / 4 »

INSIDE

“All commuter students complain about parking. What else are they supposed to do? UT is a commuter school and the number of parking spaces available to students doesn’t add up.” EDITORIAL Parking survey provokes OPINION / 3 »

By Morgan Kovacs News Editor

Tragedy struck campus over break, when eighteen-yearold University of Toledo pre-finance student Logan Green was found dead in his car on West Alexis Road on Friday, Dec. 9. After an autopsy, it was determined that LOGAN GREEN Green died from multiple stab wounds. According to the police report, Green was last seen by his mother on Dec. 5 before he left to start his new job at UPS. Green’s mother reported him missing the following day after calling her brother, who also works at UPS, and discovering that Green had not shown up for work. The report continues that acquaintances close to Green said while interviewed that this was “uncharacteristic.” The police report states that those interviewed all stated Green “was a good, hardworking kid that was excited to be starting his new job at UPS.” Colton Ellenwood, one of Green’s closest friends, said in the police report, “Green is very goal-oriented and was always working. He would even stop hanging out with his friends to go work more.” The Toledo Police Department continues to investigate the murder, but at this time no charges have been filed.

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Green’s car was in the 3400 block of West Alexis Road, according various reports.

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EDITORIAL

Parking survey incites

As last semester wrapped up to a close and students were hastily preparing themselves for final exams, one last email slipped into their university inboxes: an email the students wouldn’t soon forget and one that the department where it came from would most likely regret sending. As University of Toledo students, we can easily recognize when there is a problem on campus. This is a problem we’ve talked about many times and even wrote an editorial about early last fall. UT has a serious problem, and its name is Parking. All commuter students complain about parking. What else are they supposed to do? UT is a commuter school and the number of parking spaces available to students doesn’t add up; there are just few too parking spaces on campus. When you have to arrive 30 minutes early in order to circle the parking lot 16 times before giving up, only to drive to a farther-away lot to park, the frustration begins to mount. The issue lies within a student’s desire to park somewhat near their classes. There are several different sections of commuter parking, but the number of spots compared to the demand is nowhere near equal. Student (and probably staff) frustrations continue to grow as the semester goes on, and the daily struggle to find a parking spot endures. This all came to a very angry end last semester when UT’s Parking Services sent out an email containing a survey for students, faculty and staff to fill out. The email contained only three sentences, but it was enough to provoke many students across campus. “As a student, faculty or staff member at The University of Toledo, we value your opinion as we work to implement a new approach to oncampus parking for the 201718 academic year. The new demand-based model aims to ease frustrations and congestion by redistributing parking around campus and provide students and employees with options for different levels of parking permits. Please help Parking Services by providing your input regarding parking on campus by completing this survey by 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16.” Instantly after starting the survey, our own personal anger at the situation began to grow. The survey

would pay the higher cost if they could, if it meant they would have a guaranteed spot on campus. UT’s current price of $125 per semester doesn’t even allow us to have parking near main campus during peak hours. The current parking situation turns us off from wanting to pay more for nothing more than a promise, espe-

UT shouldn’t be trying to profit off those students who can afford to pay for a reserved spot. cially when your seemingly only option is to continue circling another lot 16 times in pursuit of another ‘promised’ spot, if your previously sought-after lot is full. UT students took to Twitter to voice their disappointment and anger at UT’s parking. “UT Parking just released a survey and I don’t think they understand the savagery they just subjected themselves to,” said one student. Another stated, “Only survey I’ll ever fill out for UT is this parking survey, if we don’t have 5 new parking lots next fall I’m quitting.” Obviously, students feel as though UT does not or will not listen to their frustrations and simply fix the problem. Another part to the survey listed a possibility for a student hotline to call in tips about parking violations. Even though we could name eight vehicles in the parking lots right now that obviously don’t have a parking permit, this solution isn’t the way to fix the problem. Tattling on each other will just make more work for parking services and will pit students against each other, when they should be focusing most of their time and energy on classes and other important responsibilities. Students can be petty. We know that we’ve wanted to call in on that truck who takes up two spots, or that Michigan license plate that purposefully backed into a spot. But snitching on each other will not solve the issue at hand. And we all know that one kid who will take the power upon themselves, reporting each and every violation just so they can seem powerful and make a

UT students took to Twitter to voice their disappointment and anger at UT’s parking...students feel as though UT does not or will not listen to their frustrations and simply fix the problem. stated that parking services were considering providing parking permits at a higher price for specific lots during peak times. To us and many others, this solution is insane. UT shouldn’t be trying to profit off those students who can afford to pay for a reserved spot. UT’s parking, while the amount of it is lacking, is based on a first come, first serve basis. This model is how the world works. By allowing those who can afford to pay for a $200-$400 parking pass per semester to do so, UT is putting all other students at a disadvantage. All commuter students

point about horrible parking jobs. Creating a hotline to call in and tell on each other for parking violations is not a feasible option for the university. It makes us students happy to see that UT has tried to find a solution for what we believe is one of their largest faults. At the same time, we can’t believe that this is what they believe is the best fix. UT’s students deserve better. They deserve to spend more of their time focusing on classes and not getting discouraged by the daily battle of parking.

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A tribute to a visionary leader— giving praise where it’s due

Mark Twain’s inspiring counsel is this: Focus on doing right because that both gratifies and surprises people. We all need this, but one person that is living this goal, in my opinion, is President Sharon Gaber, University of Toledo’s 17th and first female president. My four-year studentship at this university gives me a good idea of what UT expects of its “president of the people.” This is not a socialist cliché but a recognition of how Gaber’s actions embody the aspirations of this community. Let’s be fast to criticize, but even faster to praise. Flashback. My excitement about Gaber’s appointment in July 2015 was mainly because she was going to be the first female president of the university. Then I attended a public seminar at University Hall where her mentor and a colleague, I believe from Boston and UCLA, respectively, spoke about her work and character. Then I read her resume—a city and regional planning expert, an accomplished well-published academic and the provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Arkansas. At that point I knew UT had the real deal; I came to appreciate these qualifications better than her being the first female president. Then came the time to work. Some say you can judge the outcome of a person by the goals she sets and I agree. Among her goals, Gaber wants to enhance the national reputation of the university, increase student enrollment and graduation rates, hire high-quality faculty, administrators and staff, increase the share of externally-funded research and to increase the University’s philanthropic support. It’s one thing to set goals and another to implement. So, like others, I was particularly interested in

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how Gaber could increase student enrollment and enhance the university’s national reputation. Intelligently and quickly, she figured out the role of social media, especially among a growing millennial population. It’s no secret that in this age when universities are fighting over dwindling student populations, he who can play the social media game better stands to win greater. One of her admirable strategies, therefore, is to directly reach out to prospective students on social media. She is quick to extend congratulations

The ability to have programs to keep students involved and satisfied is important for improving graduation rates. This is also the strength of our president. When a student, Joshua Hill, for example, wanted to know when Steak ’n Shake would finally start operating on campus, she responded, “I hear they think it will be March! Can’t wait.” Gaber also takes so much joy in interacting with and helping students move into their residences, hanging out with students during pep rallies and taking part in events like Zeta Phi Eta’s #PikeFiremansChallenge to raise awareness and funds for the Toledo Fire & Rescue Foundation. It’s always a proud moment to read her emails updating the campus community on developments and to what her administration is doing about these issues. Whether it is asking inputs for a strategic development plan or just reassuring the community about safety measures and the university’s commitment to a diverse campus, she does it

At that point I knew UT had the real deal; I came to appreciate these qualifications better than her being the first female president. and warmly welcome students to campus. Among that long list are Lindsay Haynes, Cara Asanbekova, Taylor Coronado and Kiertin Tutt. She personally told Taylor that, “We look forward to having you join the Rockets. You are going to love UT. Happy 2017!” Then to Cara she said, “We can’t wait to see you at UToledo!” These genuine interactions will go a long way to assure these people of a vibrantly welcoming environment here on campus, and make that decision process easier for UT’s benefit.

so well. It doesn’t matter what the incidence is or whether it has potential of impugning the image of the school and her administration, she still reaches out to us. Consider when she had to deal with the raciallycharged assault on Rayshawn Watkins at the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, she was very open and measured in her actions. That reaction effectively minimized any adverse implications the event may pose to the university’s reputation. She also made clear that sexual assault will not

be tolerated on campus and her commitment to ending sex trafficking in our region is also exemplary. In one of our darkest moments, when UT third-year Logan Green went missing and was later

It doesn’t matter what the incidence is or whether it has potential of impugning the image of the school and her administration, she still reaches out to us. found dead, Gaber provided both comfort and emphasized the university community’s commitment to the principle of “One for all, all for one.” Somehow, we expect all these to produce results and yes, we’re experiencing them. For instance, for the first time in six years, last fall the university recorded an increased enrollment. There’s very little limit to what we can do when everyone feels involved in the process. So President Gaber, this is just a tribute from a student who admires what you’re doing to enhance the reputation and value of his college. You’ve taken Kenneth W. Thomas’ encouragement to heart when he said to make sure we’re not just waiting for someone else to fix things, or hoping that things will improve, but to figure out what’s going on and make a plan to improve them. Whatever is left to be done I’m confident you’ll continue to rely on the valuable contributions of everyone. Good job so far. Philemon Abayateye is a Ph.D student in the Department of Geography and Planning and the IC’s Opinion Editor.

OPINION

‘Likes’ can’t buy happiness We all know that person that is living the perfect life on social media — toned body at the gym, mirror selfies, colorful, healthy arrays of breakfast food, perfectly timed “candids”, flawless skin and a glowing white smile, and the couple photos that everyone comments “goals” on. But do we really know that person? Behind the glitz and glamour that the camera lens seems to portray their life as, they have a different story to tell. Behind that flawless gym selfie is a guy who was bullied for years for being chubby and having small muscles. He was called derogatory names and made fun of by the other guys for not being “man enough.” Now he works out excessively, and posts his progress on the internet to make sure everyone knows how great

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he looks because he is still so insecure from his past. Behind the photos of the colorful cornucopias of beautiful food is a girl who struggles to pick up a fork. Plagued by an eating disorder, she posts beautiful food arrays to convince her concerned family and friends that she is, in fact, eating. Behind that perfect

Behind the glitz and glamour that the camera lens seems to portray their life as, they have a different story to tell. Behind that flawless gym selfie is a guy who was bullied for years for being chubby and having small muscles.

candid is a girl who bossed her mom around to take a million photos of her “candidly” until she approved of the perfect one that could get her the most social media attention. She yells at her mom for being “so technologically stupid” and for “wasting her time.” In front of the lens, she’s the happiest girl, but behind it is a girl with a broken family. Behind the flawless facial features are numerous credit card receipts from the tanning salon, dentist, hairdresser and makeup boutique. Although she can barely afford it, she feels like she has to do all these things because someone in the past told her that her natural self was not pretty enough. Behind the pictures of the perfect couple that makes everyone jealous of their love are times of fighting, lies and loneliness. She posts the photos of them to avoid facing the reality of the broken relationship in front of her. This New Year, I urge you to strive to live genuinely. Live life for yourself, not for the photo opportunity or the potential ‘likes’ a situation could present. Be

comfortable with your selfie and find beauty in your natural state. Learn to not make your happiness dependent on anyone else but yourself. You can be proud of yourself, but be modest in how you tout yourself online. Remember that no matter the number of likes

Although she can barely afford it, she feels like she has to do all these things because someone in the past told her that her natural self was not pretty enough. or followers, everyone has a different story to tell beyond the photos. Don’t be so quick to judge someone’s life by their ‘likes’. Alexis Nieszczur is a PharmD student in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

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this,” said Kirshbaum. “So people should be inspired to not see chemistry as two dimensional.” The exhibit was created by local carpenter Matt Hafner, who, after creating the case, became interested in getting involved and donating to the exhibit simply because there is an element similar to his name: hafnium (Hf). “While researching hafnium, I discovered it is used in tips of plasma torches,” said Hafner to UT News. “I have one of those torches, so I’m considering making a video of how they are used on construction projects.” Other elements have already received donations for the exhibit, including radium, americium and more. Many of the cases tell a story. The case for radium tells the story of the Radium Girls, who were forced to use paint with radioactive radium in it while they were painting the numbers on watches, Kirschbaum explained. The case holds an

“Over the years, working with the women in philanthropy group we have tried to make it flexible, letting everyone get involved and as many people as we can.” KRISTIN KIRSHBAUM Director of the UT Instrumentation Center

old watch with the original paint, as well as a picture of the factory. For the element americium, a smoke detector was donated by a student, since all smoke detectors contain the radioactive material. “Over the years, working with the women in philanthropy group, we have tried to make it flexible,” said Kirschbaum. “Letting everyone get involved and as many people as we can.” Not only can community members interact with the exhibit by donating to it, but the display offers two iPads that students and community members can use to access more information about the elements they see on display. The iPads offer a variety

of tools for the public to use, including an interactive periodic table app that goes into more detail about the elements and tells you where you can find each element in everyday life, as well as an app that allows you to see what happens when certain elements mix. There is also a webpage that corresponds with the exhibit, explaining each of the displays and how those items relate to the element they represent. This page is accessible on the iPads on display, as well as at icenter. utoledo.edu. To donate to the exhibit, you can contact Kirschbaum at kristin.kirschbaum@utoledo.edu or at 419.530.7847.

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An interactive periodic table is displayed at the entrance of Wolfe Hall. The exhibit is one of a kind in the Toledo area.

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However, I feel based on how society acts today, it would raise conflicts.” Heninger also pointed out that he has been at UT for three-and-a-half years and never once felt like there was a need to conceal carry on campus, though the potential “what if ” is always present. UT’s policy also explains in depth that “possession of valid concealed weapon permit authorized by the state of Ohio is not an exemption under this policy. An individual who has a valid CCW permit when on university property must legally secure their firearm in a locked vehicle.” Jack Nachtrab, third-year finance major, agreed students with CCW should be able to bring a gun on campus. “I feel that, as a state institution, they should follow the lead of the state of

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explore pathways into the professoriate,” Pocotte wrote in the press release. Funding for this project began in Oct. 2015; Pocotte collaborated with the alliance partners to develop programs and recruit the six UT participating scholars for the start of Fall 2016. “The scholars achieved academic excellence in their undergraduate programs, have a passion for research and a keen desire to be the next generation of academic leaders in STEM,” Pocotte said. Lastly, she said the students must meet the NSF requirement of being a US citizen and self-identify as an underrepresented minority. AGEP scholars received tuition scholarships and will receive stipends for completing activities and attending mentoring workshops. Each student has a mentor in their field of study they work closely with on projects and research. “I think the mentoring relationship is going to be the most valuable part of the program for me,” said Ethel Tackie-Yarboi, a second-year doctoral student in medicinal chemistry in the press release. “I’m still fine-tuning my educational pathway and now I don’t feel like I have to go through it alone. I have a dedicated faculty member to guide me through the process and help me explore my options.” According to Federal and State agencies, there is statistical underrepresentation of USA minority citizens as graduate students, post-doctoral trainees and academic faculty in the STEM fields. “In order for the USA to achieve and sustain academic and work-place excellence and leadership in STEM, it is important to improve the climate and culture of inclusivity in our academic institutions of higher learning,” said Pocotte. “Diversity and inclusivity is integral to the core values, missions and strategic plans of the University of Toledo and the NOA-AGEP

“I feel that, as a state institution, they should follow the lead of the state of Ohio and reverse the ban.” JACK NACHTRAB Third-year Finance Major

Ohio and reverse the ban,” Nachtrab said. However, the email sent by Gaber and Newton insisted that the university has no intentions of changing the current policy and will remain a concealed carryfree campus. The email also lamented that safety will continue to be a top priority at UT.

alliance partners.” Pocotte added that the NOA-AGEP program is one of many approaches to achieve the diversity goal. “Selection to participate in the NSF-sponsored NOA-AGEP program was based, in part, on the reputation of UT as having quality doctoral programs in many STEM disciplines,” Pocotte said. “The anticipated outcomes of this program will add to other UT initiatives that enhance our image as an institution of quality education

“In order for the USA to achieve and sustain academic and work-place excellence and leadership in STEM, it is important to improve the climate and culture of inclusivity in our academic institutions.” SUSAN L. POCOTTE Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

and research committed to diversity and inclusion.” UT selected scholars stay on campus to work with their selected mentors to complete the project require-

ments. Periodically, students will network with fellow AGEP scholars to provide input to the CWRU research team evaluating the model activities.

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The University of Toledo women’s basketball team has been hard at work over winter break, racking up a stellar 11-3 record and beginning MAC play for the year. After a win over Madonna University at home, the Rockets hit the road for a matchup against Dayton, where they won 76-72 in a tight matchup against the Flyers. Third-year guard Jay-Ann Bravo-Harriott and second-year guard Mikaela Boyd led the Rockets to victory with 16 points each. The Rockets returned home after their victory over Dayton to play St. Bonaventure, where UT secured another victory by a score of 74-50. The key to victory for the Rockets was their defense: they forced 29 turnovers, which were converted into 33 points by Toledo. From there, the Rockets suffered their first loss in four games when they fell to the very tough Notre Dame Fighting Irish by a score of 68-85. Despite the loss, the UT women bounced back in their next game and defeated Detroit Mercy 72-66 at home. First-year guard Mariella Santucci led the team with 15 points in the victory. With this win, the Rockets would head into their first league match with a 9-2 record. The Rockets opened MAC play with an unfortunate loss to Ball State at home by a score of 45-51. UT was held to a season low 24.6 percent shooting from the floor, including a poor 16.7 shooting percentage from three point range. Bravo-Harriott led the rockets in scoring, despite only having eight points. Toledo continued their MAC play

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our players had today, to come on the road and to really come out of the gate with some confidence,” Cullop said. “To see Mikaela Boyd and Kaayla McIntyre step up offensively and do some really nice things for us really took some pressure of the other players, especially since we didn’t have Janice Monakana tonight.” The Rockets returned home for their next MAC matchup, where they defeated Miami University by a score of 64-50. The Rockets had an impressive fourth quarter in the game, outscoring the Redhawks 28-10 in the final quarter to take their 11th straight victory over Miami and improve to 11-3 overall and 2-1 in MAC play. The Rockets will continue their conference play when they travel to Buffalo, NY to take on the Buffalo Bulls on Jan. 11.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Men’s Basketball heats up over break Sam Williams Sports Editor

While the majority of students left campus this winter for a much-needed holiday break, the Rocket men’s basketball team hasn’t let up. The Rockets improved to an overall record of 9-6 and haven’t dropped a game since their overtime loss to Marshall on Dec. 10. The Rockets will continue their red-hot streak of wins when they take on division rival Western Michigan in Kalamazoo. Seeking to continue their impressive win streak, the Rockets will also look to continue their best start to league play since the 2012-2013 season, and if they secure a win over Western Michigan, it will be their best start since the 2006-2007 season. The Rockets began this streak after a tough loss to Marshall University on Dec. 10. This game was the Rockets’ fifth overtime match of the season, which is tied for RACHEL NEARHOOF / IC Second-year guard Jaelan Sanford goes for a layup in the national high. Toledos 91-76 victory over Miami University on Saturday Fourth-year guard Jonathan Williams led the team Toledo won their next game over Ohio with 28 points and nine Christian by a score of 98-58, with Wilrebounds in that game, followed closely behind by fourth-year forward Steve Taylor liams recording his sixth straight game with 20 or more points. Jr., who had a career-high 27 points and 10 On a three-game streak, the Rockets rebounds. headed into their first MAC game of the UT trailed by seven points with a little season against Buffalo. The Rockets won over six minutes left in the half when they the game with a score of 86-54, their largest scored nine straight points in less than two margin of victory ever in a league opener. minutes to take an 83-81 lead. After that the Three Rockets scored in the double digits, two teams went back and forth before headwith Jonathan Williams scoring 26 points, ing into overtime with the game tied at 93. second-year guard Jaelan Sanford with 22 Once into overtime, Marshall was able to points and redshirt freshman center Luke take advantage of Williams fouling out and Knapke dropping 13 points. secured the win 105-111. Four days later, the Toledo men faced off “That was one heck of a game,” comagainst the Miami Redhawks in their second mented Head Coach Tod Kowalczyk after MAC game of the season. The Rockets the loss. “I thought that was two teams continued their success and defeated the that played their hearts out, two teams that Redhawks 91-76. This win came on the back played the game the right way.” of Jonathan Williams’s eighth straight game After this loss the Rocket men have been with 20 or more points and gave Toledo a on an incredible hot streak of victories. The lot of momentum heading into their game Rockets returned home to defeat Southeastern Louisiana University by a score of 78-56, against Western Michigan. With a win against Western Michigan, with Jonathan Williams leading the team The Rockets will be able to improve to 3-0 with 24 points. After that the Rockets deand hold their first place spot in the MAC feated Loyola (IL) by a close score of 74-70, west. aided by another 24 points from Williams.

This year’s bowl game for the University of Toledo would prove to be a tough one for the Rockets. Appalachian State University won the coin toss and chose to defer, giving Toledo a chance to set the tone for the rest of the game. A holding penalty stopped this opportunity, forcing Toledo to punt the ball away to the Mountaineers. The Toledo defense had no trouble stopping the Appalachian State offense, but a pass interference penalty against the Rockets kept the drive alive. The Mountaineers continued to charge down the field, resulting in a 16-yard touchdown from second-year Appalachian State wide receiver Deltron Hopkins. After a successful extra-point attempt, the score stood 7-0, Appalachian State lead. The Rockets then took the field at their own 25-yard line and opened up the drive with an explosive 58-yard pass from fourth-year quarterback Logan Woodside to fellow fourth-year wide receiver Corey Jones. Just two plays later, the Rockets evened the score to 7-7 after a 15-yard pass from Woodside to fourth-year tight end Michael Roberts. The Mountaineers retook the field at their own 23 yard-line with 6:47 left in the quarter, but were stopped by the Toledo defense after 6 plays and only 18 yards gained. Toledo took the ball at their own 10 yard line after the punt, and looked to score again with just 3:15 left in the quarter. But after a run for a loss of 2 yards by fourth-year running back Kareem Hunt, a dropped pass and a false start penalty, the Rockets found themselves punting again. Appalachian State took the field and started an explosive drive down the field, gaining 32 yards on just five plays before the end of the first quarter. The Rockets managed to stop this momentum in the second quarter, forcing the Mountaineers to punt and give the ball back to Woodside and the Rocket offense. The Mountaineer defense played just as well and the ball was punted away after just three plays and three yards. The defensive stalemate continued into the next Mountaineer drive, after a first down catch was reversed and changed to an incompletion after official review. The Rockets continued to be plagued by penalties and took the ball at their own 35-yard line after a 25-yard punt return from Corey Jones was called back for holding. The Rockets continued the second-quarter tradition of punting after three plays, but this time a nicely placed punt by fourth-year punter Nick Ellis that put AppalaCatch up with our football coverage at www.IndependentCollegian.com

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UT Ballroom Dance Class Sunday, Jan. 15 2-6 p.m.

Do you have two left feet and want to reclaim your rhythm? The Ballroom Dance Society opens up the floor to teach anyone how to ballroom dance. These lessons will take place every Sunday in the Student Union Ingman Room. Tuesday, Jan. 17 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 3-9 p.m. Glass City Singers Audition The Glass City Singers is a new choral ensemble that will be made up of young singers between the ages of 16-30. Members will be selected from the highest quality high school, collegiate and young professional singers in the Toledo area.Auditions will be held in the Center for Performing Arts. Rocket Ex Classes New Year, new you! If your New Year’s resolution is to get fit, Rocket Ex classes are the perfect opportunity! With classes at both the Rec Center and the Health Science Campus and a wide range of fitness classes from yoga to kickboxing to cycling, there’s something out there for you. So get up and try something new.

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SCHOLARSHIP

Breakfast of Champions Anna Glore

their professional lives,” Thomas said. According to Thomas, earning this On Jan. 14, several students attending the scholarship required a lot of hard work and University of Toledo will be awarding deservdedication on her part. ing students with scholarships — and breakfast “I believe that I was chosen because I met — to reward them for their hard work. the criteria for the scholarship but also because This year, the 25th Annual MLK Jr. Scholar- I am passionate about my people and the ship Breakfast, presented by the Alpha Phi struggles that we face in this country,” Thomas Alpha Fraternity Inc, Alpha Xi Lambda Chap- said. “I believe that those on the committee ter, will be held at The Pinnacle in Maumee. were able to identify that through my commuThe event is an awards ceremony and break- nity service and commitment to working with fast and is held in honor of Martin Luther and uplifting the youth.” King Jr., appropriately just a few days The chapter has been awarding up to before his birthday. $10,000 at the MLK Breakfast each “The event is imporyear to deserving students. tant for several reasons, “Scholarships such as these are mainly because the palliative in an educational instituproceeds go towards tion in which students like myself the scholarships that are swimming, or in some cases, are being awarded. drowning in debt,” Thomas said. For the past three “I am extremely grateful for this years, I have served as scholarship because, in a sense, it the event chairman,” will act as my personal life raft.” said Jose Rosales, the Thomas also said that she is Alpha Phi Alpha presiextremely grateful for this scholdent of the chapter. “As arship, and mentioned a quote the chair, I look forward from Martin Luther King Jr. that to the community with the event. PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR coincides engagement and being “True compassion is more than able to highlight the flinging a coin to a beggar; it comes academic achievements to see that an edifice which produces of local students.” beggars needs restructuring.” Rosales said at the breakfast each year, Scholarships such as these are a very much updates are provided on past recipients, as welcomed relief for those students, who can’t well as recognizes a community member afford a college education without them. for servant leadership and the 2017 Drum “My ability to pursue my degree is Major Instinct winner. The 2017 winner dependent on my ability to apply for for the Instinct award is Dennis Hopson. and receive scholarships. This scholarOne of the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship is reassurance that I can continue ship winners this year in 2017, Dana Thomas, to take the necessary steps I that I need said that she was thrilled when she received to pursue my goals,” Thomas said. the news that her hard work had paid off. The event is open to the public with “The scholarship is for African American the purchase of a ticket. Said scholarstudents at the University of Toledo who are ship winners are welcome to invite close in great academic standing, are involved in friends or family. Doors to the event will extracurricular activities, community service, open at 8:30 a.m., with the ceremony and and who plan to go on and do great things in breakfast beginning at 9 a.m. Staff Reporter

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Seeing the ‘Stars’’ at Savage Arena

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(ABOVE) Brothers Scotty Sheehy (oldest) Eli Sheehy (middle), and Zeke Sheehy (youngest), students at Triumph Academy in Monroe, MI, pose with Rey, BB-8 and Kylo (Not Pictured), actors portraying Kylo Ren and Rey from Star Wars: The Force Awakens at the Men’s Basketball game on Jan. 7.

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(LEFT) The siblings get ready with their mother to meet the actors.

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UT student makes the American dream a reality Areeba Shah Staff Reporter

From the time Bleak House was first created to now, it has evolved drastically. They have gained a whole new social media presence on Instagram and Facebook and they even have their very own website that has contributed to their popularity within Toledo. Their events such as Open Mic and Waffle Breakfast, which takes place every Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., have only invited in more guests. Their unique menu and all-natural recipes have also drawn coffee lovers to their shop. “We make a really delicious brown sugar cinnamon vanilla latte,” Iannone said. “The syrup is completely handmade and we use grass-fed dairy.” Bleak House’s unique atmosphere and menu have not only won them loyal customers, but awards as well. Toledo City Paper’s annual Dining Guide Awards awarded them ‘Best Coffee Shop in the City of Toledo.’ Iannone also won ‘Best Barista in the City of Toledo,’ and Cousino was runner-up in the same competition. Being an incredibly busy college student and managing a coffee shop all at the same time can be a little overwhelming for Iannone sometimes. However, she still seems to have it together all the time. She accredits her success to having an “incredible Type A personality.” “Have everything organized all the time, stay productive and drink a lot of coffee,” Iannone said.

Owning your own business is the real American dream. Thousands immigrate to the United States to try and achieve this goal. But for one fourth-year UT student, she has already accomplished the dream. Eileen Iannone is the owner and manager of Bleak House Coffee in downtown Toledo. Iannone, who is majoring in geography and planning, became the manager of Bleak House at just eighteen years old. The position was offered to her by the manager at the time, Stephanie Wandtke. After gladly taking over the project, Iannone, with her business partner Dakota Cousino at her side, made many bold changes. From relocating the coffee shop to downtown, to getting approval from the health department, to completely revamping the whole place, Bleak House has gained attention in the Toledo community. Bleak House has garnered a large social media following throughout the course of its journey. The exotic name, Bleak House, was inspired by a Charles Dickens novel about a longrunning legal case, Jarndyce and Jarndyce. The theme also perfectly fits the atmosphere of downtown and invites in a mix of business people, creative minds and college students. “It perfectly matches the vibe,” Iannone said. Bleak House’s costumers love the overall aesthetic of the shop. “The vivid walls, great art collection and comfortable seating all make this coffee shop one of the most popular ones in Toledo,” said Ryan Hieber, one of their recent customers. Due to Iannone and Cousino’s lack of prior business experience, the two struggled in the beginning process of taking over the coffee shop. One of the major pitfalls they encountered was having to work alone without the help of any employees. However, Iannone’s keenness for leadership positions was what encouraged her to stick through the hard times. She credited her growth in business to learning as she went along. When it first opened, Bleak House struggled to bring in customers. But, instead of being discouraged, Iannone remained hopeful. COURTESY OF BLEAKHOUSE “A bunch of stuff went wrong but Clair Lephart, Eileen Iannone, and Dakota Cousino stand in front of Bleak House Coffee during the then a bunch of stuff went right,” Toledo Pride Parade on Aug. 27, 2016. Iannone said.