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The 99 percent Occupy Toledo Around 200 people gather in Levis Square to protest corporate greed in America By Russell Axon For the IC

When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty, according to a protester’s sign at the Occupy Toledo event. The ongoing occupation began Monday at 11 a.m. with a

rally and two general assemblies at Levis Square at the intersection of Madison Avenue. and St. Clair Street in downtown. Approximately 200 people of various walks of life participated, holding signs protesting corporate greed that said ‘Tax

the rich!’, ‘Bail out people, not banks,’ and ‘Forced to choose between groceries and rent,’ among others. A small group of megaphonewielding women initiated chants, including “We are the 99 percent,” “Stop the greedy, feed the needy” and “It’s our

street, not Wall Street.” Protester Betty Almester has a son with a $100 thousand in debt. She held a sign which read “Private loan scams = student loan slaves.” “I’m attacking bankers,” she said “Everybody I know that has these private bank loans

are not digging out of them. There’s no light at the end of the tunnel.” A minor squad of police officers was present at the event and federal agents with rifles were reportedly perched on the

Student shaves head for cancer

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Nancy Ngo, a junior majoring in social work, shaved her head in McComas Village yesterday. She will be donating her hair to the Angel Hair Foundation. Emily Sweeney For the IC

Nancy Ngo sat before a gaping crowd in McComas Village yesterday and did what many girls would never dream of doing — she shaved her head. The junior majoring in social work will be donating her hair to the Angel Hair Foundation, a non-profit foundation created to help children and teens that have lost their hair due to a medical illness. Ngo did this to raise money for St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a children’s cancer research charity. She shaved her head as a crowd including cancer survivors looked on outside of the Pi Beta Phi house, a sorority Ngo belongs to. Nick Kneer/ IC

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Around 200 protesters gathered for the Occupy Toledo event last Monday. The Occupy movement started on Wallstreet and has grown to 222 cities in the nation. The Occupy movement consists of a nonviolent assembly of people from all professions and statuses who are against corporate greed.

Ritter Planetarium goes 3-D By IC Staff

After six months of renovations, UT’s Ritter Planetarium will re-open its doors to the public to feature a new 3D digital projection system, the only system of its kind in the world.

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But our ultimate goal is to be able to produce our own shows so we can then sell to other planetariums.

Michael Cushing Director, Ritter Planetarium

viewings of the film “Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity” will be shown. Cushing said the total price of renovations was $350,000 and the projection system itself cost the university roughly $300,000. Cushing credits the new projection system to UT President Lloyd Jacobs who “found pots of money here and there left over from other projects” and grouped them together to fund the

renovations. Public Relations Media Specialist Jon Strunk said the left over money came from capital funds, an amount of money that must be spent in the year it was granted. Cushing said by upgrading from the old analog system to a digital system, more can be done. He said it is a more integrated system where pictures can be shown with the click of a button “Previously, if we wanted

I think she looks so beautiful.

Lauren Fontana Sophomore, Communication

to show pictures, the windows located around the planetarium would rotate individual slides,” he said. Cushing said he would eventually like to see other departments to utilize the space. “But our ultimate goal is to be able to produce our own shows so we can then sell to other planetariums.” Other renovations to the planetarium include the installation of new carpet and seats, as well as a new coat of paint.

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The projection system, created by Spitz Incorporated, can project images of any location on Earth, other planets or stars at anytime, even stars that cannot be seen by the human eye, according to Planetarium Director Michael Cushing, assistant professor of astronomy and physics. The grand opening of the center is this Saturday where

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The Ritter Planetarium updated their projector to a 3-D digital system. The system can project images of any location on Earth, other planets or stars at anytime. The new projector cost $300,000. Other renovations include new seats, carpet and paint.

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Ngo was inspired to do this after seeing an ad for the charity on the Internet. She said at first she thought the people who shaved their heads for the charity were crazy, but she changed her mind after a few weeks. “The idea stuck in my head,” she said. “I went back to the website and read stories about little kids who had been diagnosed. One of the kids I came across, Luke, was so cute, I feel in love with his picture.” Ngo said after learning Luke had passed, she thought she was crazy not to help. Ngo went to over 35 organizations, telling them about her quest to raise money. She exceeded her goal of $1,500 and the exact amount is unknown as she continues to receive donations. “I want people to be curious and ask me why I’m bald. Some people will think I just shaved — Cancer, Page A6

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Let’s talk about sexting Texting has taken its purpose to a new level — sexting — and four out of five college students participate. Sexting, first attributed in an article in the Sunday Telegraph Magazine back in 2005, involves sending “nude or explicitly sexual images or text”. These messages have brought up legal questions, broken families apart and ruined many professional careers. As college students prepare for the working world, effects sexting can cause are particularly concerning. We are being trained to act in a professional and mature manner in the workplace in order to represent the university and our personal values. If a potential employer feels your values don’t match up with the company’s, they will move on to the next candidate. Currently, ethical behavior is one of the largest topics of dispute in the workplace. Unethical behavior can include a wide variety of immoral and inappropriate actions including financial fraud, accepting bribes -- and yes, even inappropriate office behavior such as sending sexual text messages. Hypothetically speaking, let’s say a recent graduate is hired at a prestigious consulting firm. They’ve done extremely well keeping up with the staff’s instructions and delivering reports by their deadlines. But one day, this person is caught by their supervisor sending a

text message that includes sexual innuendos and dirty propositions. Sexting is considered very unethical, especially in the workplace. If you enjoy sexting with your boyfriend or girlfriend on your own time, that’s between you and your significant other. Remember, though, there’s a time and place for those things to be considered acceptable. Can you imagine one text up to 160 characters could ruin four to six years of hard work? Sexting can be considered a serious felony, especially if the receiver isn’t expecting the text or if they’re a minor. Before one acts, they must ask, “Is this the right time and place to do this? Would I tell other people I’ve done this?” If the answers to these questions are no, then the act is probably unethical and not worth doing. Once students leave UT, they will be considered young professionals by their superiors. So, how does sexting during work properly reflect one’s personal preferences? Remember, as either a current student or a recent graduate, you are representing someone, whether it be the university you’ve attended, the company you’ll work for or the family you come from. Sexting brings up personal and legal issues not proper for the work environment. Don’t let something avoidable kick you out of what could be a great job opportunity — think before you sext.

going to be immune to the idea of this arcade. They are going to associate the word “arcade” with “games.” Curiosity could easily lead a child walking home from school astray into it; they’d instantly be exposed to images beyond their age. Parents aren’t only protesting this business because of its graphic sign, but also because it has a history of crime. The atmosphere the arcade introduces to the community could potentially put children at risk by attracting adults of every background into a residential area. Police records show there were three calls for public indecency and two for solicitation within a three-year period. The dark atmosphere inside the theater made it very easy for soliciting to occur without management knowing. Several posts on Craigslist describe the theater as a known location for hookups. Is this really the kind of advertising we want our children exposed too? What value does this arcade offer to a community, especially a suburban community? While the Independent Collegian does not condemn the legal use and distribution of pornography, we believe that type of material is suitable only for those of legal age. The business could still display the text, but reserve the photographs for advertising or magazines, keeping those images away from the eyes of children.

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If you Google the phrase, “What is the point of college,” you will find 473 million results. Many of them say college is about receiving training for a job, becoming socialized and partying all night. This is a Danielle q u e s t i o n Gamble that has plagued many minds, and I seem to be asking myself this question a lot lately. As I enter my third year at this university, I suppose it’s about time to understand what I really think about this issue. Staying here without assessing my progress or my feelings would be as mindless as copying pages from the dictionary and throwing each sheet away as it was finished. College is portrayed as a learning institution, so the most helpful assessment would be to think about what I’ve learned so far, and it’s a long list. Now I know “Neapolitan” not only refers to ice cream, but also a musical chord, and I know a dotted eighth-sixteenth note grouping should be played like the dot is a rest. I know analogies are a great way to get students to understand a complex subject and I have learned the hard way children become restless when a teacher leaves too much transition time between lessons. I have realized a micromanaging

leader breeds stupid followers, confidence is the key to success and taking criticism personally leads to minimal growth. So what do these discoveries mean? Am I any closer to definitively answering the “meaning of college” question?

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Our time in college is only a snapshot of our lives, a period in which opportunities are presented to explore passions and decide who we want to be.

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Yes, I believe I am, but I need help from one of my favorite films, “Accepted,” starring Justin Long, Jonah Hill and Lewis Black. After Long’s character, Bartleby, creates a false college in order to convince his parents he’s doing something with his life, he is eventually caught lying and must get the school accredited or face the consequences. In the final scene, Bartleby delivers a speech to the accreditation board that, till this day, sends shivers up my spine because, like he says, “There are so few truths in this world that when you see one, you just know it.” In this speech, he explains America’s system of higher education has turned into a farce, stealing originality from students when it should be doing the opposite. In Bartleby’s speech, he also says, “Well, what about you parents? Did the system really work out for you? Did it teach

you to follow your heart, or to just play it safe, roll over?” Then pointing to the administrators of the panel, he asks, “What about you guys? Did you always want to be school administrators? …’Cause you don’t need teachers or classrooms or fancy highbrow traditions or money to really learn. You just need people with a desire to better themselves.” This statement provides my answer to the “meaning of college” question. Our time in college is only a snap shot of our lives, a period in which opportunities are presented to explore passions and decide who we want to be. I am not only deciding what I want to do with my career, but what kind of people I respect, what kind of values I cherish and what kind of life I want to lead. To me, college is about trying to find myself, and then realizing I was here all along. I now understand the reason so many students wonder about the purpose of college is because there isn’t just one answer – each person must discover his or her own answer themselves. It is an intense, emotional process that is never really finished. However, not attempting to answer that question begs another — why wait to live?

— Danielle Gamble is an IC copy editor and a junior majoring in music education.

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Children at Longfellow Elementary School seeking entertainment may just try to find it at a new nearby arcade — the problem is, it’s a not-so-child-friendly-arcade. The Adult Arcade is being ridiculed for its graphic display advertising adult DVDs and accessories, according to a recent article in The Blade. The arcade is located at what used to be Westwood Theater, a business notorious for showing pornographic films before closing in May. It is located off of Sylvania Avenue and is the newest addition to local residential area Library Village. The sign is more appropriate for the cover of an adult magazine than a local residential area. Children are going to come across this sign as they travel to and from school and it is inevitable they will ask questions about the provocative images. How would a parent feel explaining the ideas behind the women in their underwear spilling their cleavage right after asking about their child’s day at school? According to the article, laws have been passed restricting sexually-themed businesses from operating in areas unmarked for the industry, but because Westwood Theater predates the ordinance, it was excluded from the law. By present laws, this arcade can legally be there if it opens within a year of May. Is it right for such a business to exist within proximity to an elementary school? Children aren’t

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Though college increases the chance of landing a job, it does not guarantee success. The national unemployment rate for college graduates is below five percent, while the national average hovers around nine percent. Sadly, the number of college graduates who worked in jobs the Bureau of Labor Studies considBraeden ers relaGilchrist tively lowskilled increased by 60 percent between 1992 and 2008. I bet most of the five percent who are unemployed and underemployed are disproportionately made up of people with degrees in subjects like communication, psychology and philosophy. I’ve taken classes in all three departments because I find them interesting, but I see them more as a hobby than a career. I’m not going to be able to find work at a philosophy factory. Your marketability depends on your major. I am a supporter of arts and humanities, but we need to see more people graduating with science, technology, engineering and mathematics degrees. I often wonder how many

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necessary for the job market and the educational backgrounds of would-be workers. For example, law schools around the country accepted twice as many law students as there are positions expected to be available when those students graduate. It’s up to you to take time to understand the demand for your degree. I think we need more apprenticeships and associate degrees in lieu of four-year degrees in communication or philosophy. Working isn’t just about making money. A religious

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studies major may never be happy pursuing a career in engineering. Thousands have subsequently done well and are reaping the rewards spiritually and financially. There are other ways to make yourself marketable regardless of your major, like supplementing your degree with some type of internship. While UT engineering degrees require a year’s worth of real-world work experience before graduation, resourceful communication majors can write for the Independent Collegian or maintain a blog. Another idea to boost a common degree is to go to college longer. Between 2008 and 2018, the number of jobs requiring a master’s degree is projected to grow by an average of 21.2 percent, the highest rate of growth for all levels of required education and training. I firmly believe college is a good investment of my time because a degree sets a person apart. Though you may not end up using your degree the way it was intended, you now need one to get an interview in this economy. There are many jobs out there, but it may take a little extra effort to get your dream career.

— Braeden Gilchrist is an IC Columnist and a senior majoring in mechnical engineering.

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Cancer From Page A1 my hair, others will think I have cancer, but for those who ask, I get to tell them about it and raise awareness for childhood cancer,” Ngo said. Ngo has recieved her fair share of criticism for this event — she said people have offered her money not to shave her head and some people only pledged to donate money until after the event was over because they didn’t believe she would go through with it. Ngo also said she applied to three off-campus jobs but was denied because she was going to be bald. This, however, didn’t stop her from going through with the head shaving. As an incentive for organizations to raise money, Ngo turned the donation process into a competition. The organization that raised the most money was chosen to nominate three people to

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From Page A1 roofs of a parking garage across the street from the rally. Officers said police were only there as a precautionary measure to ensure the event remained nonviolent and did not block traffic in the area. The participants stood along the sidewalk across from PNC Bank while some curious people simply observed the action. Protestors addressed global, national and local issues. The first assembly began with a reading of the group’s Safer Space Policy which stated each individual was to be respected and appropriate. People then came forth to state any issues they personally had with the state of the nation. At 1 p.m., the first general assembly convened, allowing individuals a chance to state their grievances and motivations. The second assembly met at 6 p.m. and focused on establishing committees and defining beliefs for the movement. Most of these beliefs centered on redefining the economy. “I see this as the end result of the economic system we have,” said Kyle Lentz, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering. “I want to see some

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Independent Collegian shave a portion of her head. After her head was shaved, Ngo was relieved and filled with joy. “I think she looks so beautiful.” said Lauren Fontana, a sophomore majoring in communication. Erin Gill, a junior majoring in engineering, called Ngo one of the strongest people she knows. “My hair is my security blanket and I don’t think I am a strong enough person to shave my head. I would donate my hair, but definitely not shave my head,” she said. Matt Cordy, a senior majoring in nursing and one of the speakers at the event, gushed about how proud he was of Ngo. “I think she looks wonderful,” Cordy said. “I’m so proud of her not only for herself, but for the cause. I think it serves as such a great example of what people are willing to do to help others.” After the event was over, three other UT students cut off eight inches of their hair.

accountability held by the banks. We only have so much finite resources and now we’re seeing that the money isn’t coming back down. The wealthy are holding on to it.”

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Tyler Smith, a senior majoring in civil engineering, pointed to corporate intervention muddling the political process as another issue the Occupy movement was trying to end. “You have politicians who aren’t representing their constituents, but rather the views and wants of the big-money people,” Smith said. “I’d like to see legislation created that makes the whole electoral process more transparent.” Grace Powers, an Occupy Toledo coordinator and recent UT graduate, said the group’s ideology and goals will become defined through upcoming

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Amanda Riebersal, a senior majoring in education and history (right), gets a portion of her hair cut by cosmetologist Jaclyn Aipon. Riebersal will be donating the eight inches of her hair to benefit cancer patients. Matt Cordy, a senior majoring in nursing, (left) is a survivor of an Osteosarcoma, which is a cancerous bone tumor.

daily assemblies once a 90 percent consensus is reached. “Right now, I think the slogan ‘We are the 99 percent,’ is ringing true for everybody,” Powers said. “We might have more specific details in the future.” According to Powers, the event was inspired by the ongoing Occupy Wall Street demonstration in New York City, which has inspired similar groups throughout the nation. “I was keeping up with what’s going on in New York and some friends and I said, ‘Why can’t we get this going in Toledo?’” Powers said. “It’s stressful, but it’s amazing.” The second assembly sought volunteers for several committees that will represent the group, including media, legal and logistics. Plans were also discussed for the indefinite occupation of the square, which included a small group spending the night at Levis Square. Powers said the Internet was a big factor in raising awareness for the event. She hopes the movement continues to grow and gain momentum, which she and others admit will be a difficult process. “[Occupy Toledo] will only be effective if Occupy as a whole is effective, and that is definitely in a lot of question,” Schafer said.

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Protesters sit on Levis Square at the Occupy Toledo event, Monday.

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Frankies Inner City — With Life In Mind is playing featuring the band Delusions. Show starts at 5 p.m. and tickets are $8 in advance. Valentine Theatre Studio A space — “Evil Dead: The Musical” is running for it’s second weekend. The show combines elements from the “Evil Dead” movies and begins at 7 p.m. Tickets for the splash zone and regular seating are available at www. valentinetheatre.com Downtown Toledo — Gallery Loop 2011 features more than 20 galleries, studios and other arts related businesses open to the public for persual with free bus rides transporting them from venue to venue. The loop begins on Washington and St. Clair and runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Collingwood Arts Center — Art Rock Music Festival 2011. Featuring The Antivillains, GoLab, Gold, Ind’Grass Jack and the Bear, Raq the Casbah and Matthew James with a few more acts to come. There is also an after party at the Ottawa Tavern on Adams Street. Festival runs from 4 p.m. to midnight and admission is $5 The Fillmore (Detroit) — Smashing Pumpkins is playing at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com. The Omni — Mac Miller is performing with Casey Veggies and The Come Up. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $20 in advance.

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Frankies Inner City — Murder Junkies are playing downtown for their 20th anniversary tour. They are a GG Allin tribute band, most known for being the fomer backing band of notorious punk rock performer GG Allin. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $10. Owens Community College — “Duelling Divas” is a performance of a campy opera claimed to be different than any opera ever performed. Show begins at 2 p.m. and tickets are $15 for students, $24 for general admission.

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Landscape and Reclamation Various artists display works in galleries throughout Glass City By Jeremy Pellington For the IC

Headliners — We Came As Romans with Miss May I, Of Mice & Men, Texas In July and Close To Home are playing. Show starts at 6 p.m. and tickets are $15 in advance. Stranahan Theatre — Monty Python’s “Spamalot,” the outrageous musical comedy based off of “Monty Python and The Holy Grail.” The one night only show begins at 8 p.m., visit www.stranahantheatre.com for tickets. BGSU Campus — Bowling Green 32nd New Music Festival is happening this weekend from the 12-15. This year’s festival features David Lang as special guest composer and guest ensemble Mantra Percussion, as well as performances from BGSU ensembles, faculty, students and guests. Start time is TBA.

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The UT Art Department has an extensive line-up of events and opportunities for students under this year’s theme of “Landscape and Reclamation.” Each year the department chooses a theme for their events. “Landscape & Reclamation” is a continuation from last year’s theme of “Light and Landscape.” “Recent years have seen the fall of these industries [glass and automobile] and the subsequent collapse of the infrastructure of Toledo,” said a statement from the exhibition’s flyer. “With a crumbling landscape, efforts for reclamation have been made but the city has not been successfully resuscitated… yet.” Three exhibits are running until Oct. 22, presenting art in correspondence to this theme. Students are encouraged

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Deborah Bright’s exhibit “Destruction Layer” is on display in the Center for Visual Art’s Gallery.

to produce classwork dealing with the theme and are given the opportunity to meet several visiting artists whose work often provides a wide definition. An opportunity for students to show work is also in the process, as UT students will judge submissions for a show to be held in the Secor Building downtown this winter. Titled “Reclaiming Toledo,” the show will explore landscape and reclamation as it applies to Toledo. The jury is looking for works of art that question how the environment is, was and what will become of it. One of this year’s visiting artists was John Ganis. His show “Ruptures & Reclamations” is featured in the Center for Visual Art’s Clement Gallery. His exhibit is a series of documentary photographs on the aftermath of the — Landscape, Page B2

Death has never been this funny There isn’t a feeling in the you do not sit near the stage world of theatre that beats unless you want to be covthe energy of a ered with stage full audience. blood. Whether you’re The story is a an actor or part recognizable one of the crowd, — five teenagers you relish the in an abandoned sight of a room cabin in the woods, filled with peowhat could possiple, waiting bly go wrong? anxiously to see The acting style, the show. though unusual, This was the By Ashley Stephens was refreshing; It scene inside the IC Staff Writer was more about enclosed Studio A space at mimicking reality than acthe Valentine last Saturday tual character acting. evening before the opening There is no fourth wall, performance of “Evil Dead: and not just because of the The Musical.” theatre’s layout — it’s kind The first noticeable ele- of challenging to produce a ment of the room was the fourth wall when stage amount of diversity. Some blood is being splattered on were dressed in all white the audience. and sitting in the splatter This musical has taken zone, and if there’s one as- the best aspects of sumption most people make — Evil Dead, Page B2 about “Evil Dead,” it’s that

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“Evil Dead: The Musical” is a bloody, fun time. The show is running every weekend for the remainder of the month.

Occupying everywhere I walked four blocks from The indiscriminate crowd the car to Levis Square down- was truly inspirational; teentown carrying a agers, students sign that said, “I and their elders pursue happihad come togethness” with my er for the same head held high, purpose – to ocfeeling taller than cupy Toledo. ever before. Near the sideThroughout walk, the media downtown, there and press were were banners filming and taking covering billpictures. The boards saying, most interesting Megan Aherne “Revolution is the By detail was the oldIC Arts and Life Editor solution” and I er generation could feel the energy of the standing unabashed on the movement in the streets. front line with drums and Patrolling policemen signs, right in front of the slowed and gave me second press and police. glances as I walked, and I The diversity of the crowd hoped my sign would awaken helped me realize how everythose on the other side of the one is affected by our counfence to the corruption and try’s economic tribulations greed present in the Ameri- and how much the Occupy can government. movement has inspired peoWhen I approached Levis ple from all walks of life to Square, there were police sur- unite and speak their minds. rounding the perimeter of the Firefighters also drove by area. en route to an emergency, Inside the area, I saw po- waving and honking with licemen, on a roof with bin- their thumbs up in support. oculars keeping a bird’s eye The morning of the occupaview of the crowd. Behind tion, the city of Toledo placed the line of signs, drums, a sign in Levis Square stating noisemakers and cameras, that no one was permitted in there was a mass of people the space from dusk till dawn. chanting, “We are the 99 This caused controversy percent.” for those who intended to

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BGSU grad student Anjelica Armendariz, 23 on left and Owens Community College psychology major Lynzee Ward, 20, occupying Levis Square. camp in the space, but the sign was removed, allowing people to remain in Levis Square. At 1 p.m., there was a general assembly where the Occupy organizers listed rules and hand signals to use for effective communication amongst the group. Food and beverages

were provided for everyone from various restaurants and participants. Every day the organizers of the movement hold two general assemblies, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. — Occupy, Page B2

Landscape From Page B1 2010 BP oil spill. His photos expose the spill’s effects on Gulf Coast communities and the environment. Artist Marc Leone of Northern Kentucky University recently visited Toledo, giving both a detailed artist talk as well as a live work– in-progress demonstration at the Center for Visual Art’s Sculpture Building. His show, “Carbon & Crust,” is currently running in the first floor of the Secor Building downtown. Geological landscapes

Evil Dead From Page B1 the classic horror flick and portrayed them the best they could. The cast was impressive in their performances, and a quick rifle through the program showed notable experience in the actors’ biographies. The lead character, Ash, played by Ryan Zarecki, leads the audience through a hilarious spoof of every gory, mistake-ridden horror movie you’ve seen. If any actor or actress stood out, it was the “dumb blonde” of the group, Shelly, played by Lindsey Denham. You know the character that stays on the phone with a serial killer and when she finally runs outside, she trips over a giant log? That’s her. It wasn’t that the acting was astonishing — it was her voice. She was the only one that wasn’t overshadowed

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Deborah Bright, dean of the Rhode Island School of Design. Her show, “Destruction Layer,” is on display at the Center for Visual Arts Gallery on the Toledo Museum of Art campus. Her work consists of large-scale photographic prints that present subtle views of Israel in an attempt to document a disappearing landscape. There is a “Landscape and Reclamation Symposium” from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Union Building Room 2592 with Bright delivering the keynote address. “This interdisciplinary symposium will bring

together a range of artists and others to discuss the ethical, environmental and political implications of contemporary attitudes toward and uses of land,” said Angela Riddell, promotion specialist at UT. The deadline for submissions for the student exhibit is Oct. 16. All submissions must be emailed to cvagallery@gmail.com with no more than three .jpeg images (72dpi) of work, along with brief descriptions and a short artist statement. The show will have its opening reception on Dec. 3 and will run until Jan. 1, 2012.

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Deborah Bright attemps to “document a disappearing landscape” through photographs of Israel in her exhibit at the CVA.

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Ash with his boomstick from last year’s performance of “Evil Dead: The Musical” at the Valentine Studio A space.

The occupation is still going strong and plans to continue. I never thought I would see such solidarity and peaceful rebellion in my time. For the first time in my life, I feel like an American citizen, proud and patriotic of my country. We still value and desire our right to pursue happiness, an ideal on which our country was founded. I am a senior due to graduate in spring and head out into the world. Last semester, I picked up another major and am doing everything I can to be successful and have a comfortable future. I don’t think security is too much to ask for. However, I am buried in a mound of student loan debt and am financially making ends meet by the skin of my teeth – I have no real security to ensure my future, although I thought that is what a college degree would do.

I am not the only person in this boat – in one of the Wall Street photographs, there was a sign stating, “Dear College, the world you prepared me for is dead.” I feel like I know where the person who made that sign is coming from. I believe it is important to remain aware of the injustices crippling our nation and take a stand. We must stand strong by the fundamental ethics from which the United States Constitution was built — for the people and by the people. If not, we become vulnerable, and considering the state our country is in, we cannot afford it — no pun intended. Now is the time, and here is the opportunity to stand against the pain we students, our parents and grandparents are suffering from. Join the movement and be the change you wish to see in the world. Megan Aherne is a senior majoring in Theatre and Film/ Video.

Local alternative bands play Artrock By IC Staff

The Collingwood Arts Center in the Old West End will come alive with music at the first Artrock music festival Saturday in the Lois M. Nelson Theatre. Artrock is an alternative music festival sponsored by the Collingwood Arts Center, the Toledo City Paper and Ottawa Tavern. Local groups Raq the Casbah, Miracle Vitamins, Gold, Ind’ Grass, Matthew James, Jack and the Bear, GoLab and The Antivillains will play at the festival. These bands have frequented local venues and play various forms of alter-

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native music. The Antivillains recently released a new album titled “So Much For Romance.” Their music draws from many influences such as Velvet Underground, Beth Orton and Yo La Tengo. GoLab is an electronica band that contains pop influences. Joel Roberts is the creator of all of the albums to date, but during live shows, Jeff Loose assists on drums and vocals. The historic Collingwood Arts Center specializes in providing housing for artists and venues to showcase various artistic mediums. John Dorsey, program director for the Collingwood

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Arts Center, said the Collingwood is a non-profit organization that receives most of its minimal funding from subsidized residential grants. He was approached by the Toledo City Paper with an offer to hold a fundraising event and they came up with Artrock. Half of the ticket sales will go towards the bands, while the other half will go to the Collingwood for dayto-day upkeep regarding maintenance, utilities and staff payroll. The theatre is well known for its amazing acoustics. “Because it’s built with a dome ceiling, our acoustics are incredible. Depending

on what performance you’re doing, you don’t even need a microphone,” Dorsey said. Food will be provided and there will be a cash bar as well. Audience members are encouraged to roam throughout the building during the festival to experience the artwork on display from the resident art show, which is Friday. Following the festival, the music and fun will continue at an afterparty hosted by the Ottawa Tavern, located on Adams Street downtown. The Collingwood Arts Center is located at 2413 Collingwood Boulevard and admission is $5.

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From left, Denise Gary, 54 with daughter Holly Gogol, 34, mother of two, proudly supporting the Occupy Toledo movement.

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Heated From Page B4 UT’s MAC opener at Temple, Williams had 19 carries for 71 yards while sophomore tailback David Fluellen rushed eight times for 74 yards to lead the ground game. Defensively, Toledo racked up seven tackles for loss against Eastern Michigan, including three sacks. Flexing the depth of the Rockets roster, sophomore defensive lineman Ben Pike was credited with two sacks, taking down Eagles junior quarterback Alex Gillett twice in the first half after entering the game for the injured Fatinikun. The Falcons, on the other hand, suffered a blistering loss at Western Michigan last weekend. BG hung close early, but with the score tied at 14,

the Broncos ripped off 31 unanswered points to come away with a 45-21 win. Toledo, like Western Michigan, boasts one of the most potent offenses in the conference. As a result, they too should have little trouble moving the ball against a Falcons defensive unit which ranks 11th in the MAC in total defense, surrendering nearly 400 yards per game. A shorthanded Rockets defense, however, will be responsible for keeping Bowling Green’s talented young playmakers at bay. Sophomore quarterback Matt Schilz has already thrown for 1,477 yards and 16 touchdowns on 116 -of1843 (63 percent) passing this season. Averaging 246.2 passing yards per game, he ranks third in the MAC, and first in the conference among underclassmen. Schilz will be joined in

the backfield by standout running back Anthon Samuels who has 487 yards rushing on nearly 6.5 yards per carry. Only a freshman, Samuels ranks third in the MAC with 97.4 rushing yards per game. The Falcons offensive duo were able to make enough plays to beat defending MAC champion Miami 37-23 earlier this season, but so long as Toledo’s offense performs to its capabilities, and the defense is able to put pressure on the BG offense line, the Rockets should come home with the newly unveiled Battle for I-75 Trophy. “We came in here and talked about a new era and building the program back up to worthiness of championships,” Beckman said. “They have an opportunity to be the first name on that trophy.”

Each week our Sports Section at the Independent Collegian will pick the areas most anticipated games. We also feature one random student to chose the game along with us. This week the Rockets and Bowling Green take the field at the Doyt on Saturday but after the way UT pounded Eastern last week our staff doesn’t think BG will give Toledo much of a challenge. Our games of the week feature battles in the Big 12 and the SEC. If you would like to pick next weeks game please send us a tweet at IC_Sports on Twitter.

Peace From Page B4 Pipe Trophy, then we should honor their wishes. They’ve been around a lot longer than the Peace Pipe.” “I’m big on respect, so if Native Americans feel disrespected by the Peace Pipe trophy, then I feel changing it is the right thing to do,” said

senior cornerback Desmond Marrow. Toledo and Bowling Green took into consideration the spiritual symbolism of the peace pipe to the Native American community, as well as the NCAA’s initiative to remove inappropriate Native American nicknames and symbols associated with member’s athletic teams.

Jeff Artz was tasked with designing the Battle of I-75 Trophy. Artz also designed the Biletnikoff Award Trophy, given annually to the top collegiate wide receiver in the country. The Battle of I-75 Trophy will be up for grabs Saturday, Oct. 15 when the Rockets head to Doyt L. Perry Stadium to take on Bowling Green.

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Sophomore running back David Fluellen will be called on once again to step in this week for the injured senior Adonis Thomas.

The trophy at stake has changed, but as always, pride and bragging rights will be on the line when the Rockets head to Bowling Green this Saturday to renew one of the premiere rivalries of the MidAmerican Conference. “You wanna win,” Beckman said. “It’s a rivalry. I’ve been blessed to be a part of Auburn-Alabama and Ohio State-Michigan and this [rivalry], Toledo against the team down south. This is a very important game for both programs and we’d like to be on the victorious side.” The Rockets will be looking for their first win at Doyt Perry Stadium since 2005 but Toledo has managed to come out victorious in both of their MAC contests this season, persevering in spite of an unthinkable number of injuries. Last week against Eastern Michigan was no exception, as the Rockets suffered three key injuries against the Eagles. UT (3-3, 2-0 MAC) lost senior tight end Danny Noble for the season as a result of a broken fibula and strong safety Jermaine Robinson and defensive end T.J. Fatinikun each left the game with an arm injury. Both are expected to be unavailable this weekend. The Rockets controlled all facets of the game, regardless, passing for 302 yards and rushing for 240 while the defense held the Eagles (3-3, 1-1) to 227 yards of total offense in a convincing 54-16 victory.

“I’ve never been involved with this many injuries,” Beckman said. “But that’s why we recruit players who can play and we’ve got the capabilities on this football team for a lot of players to play.” Junior quarterback Austin Dantin and sophomore quarterback Terrance Owens combined to complete 90 percent of their passes with two touchdowns each against EMU. Starting under center, Dantin was 14 of 16 for 156 yards, while Owens went 13for-14 for 146 yards. Dantin and Owens spread the wealth, as four Rockets ended the day with a receiving touchdown, including Bernard Reedy, Kenny Stafford, Morgan Williams, and Eric Page. Page had 233 all-purpose yards, including 189 yards in the first half. The junior wide receiver/kick returner caught 11 passes for 109 yards and touchdown, in addition to breaking free for an 85-yard punt return for a score. During the contest, Page made his 230th career catch to surpass Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Stephen Williams for the most receptions in program history. “[Williams] was a mentor for me when I first came in as a freshman,” Page said. “I wasn’t really expecting to play but he said just be ready to shine.” Filling in for 1,000-yard rusher Adonis Thomas who is out four-to-six weeks with a broken arm he sustained in — Heated, Page B3

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The Rockets and Bowling Green will now play for the Battle of I-75 Trophy instead of the Peace Pipe. By Nate Pentecost Assistant IC Sports Editor

The University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University jointly announced the introduction of a new Battle of I-75 Trophy to be presented annually to the winner of the football game between the Mid-American Conference archrivals. “After discussing the issue with Native American leaders, as well as with BGSU athletic director Greg Christopher, we felt it was best to discontinue awarding the Peace Pipe to the winner of our annual football contest,” said UT Athletic Director Mike O’Brien. “We also felt this decision was

consistent with the NCAA’s position regarding the use of Native American nicknames and symbolism. We look forward to a new chapter in our great football rivalry with the Falcons. We think the Battle of I-75 Trophy will serve as a great symbol for this rivalry for years to come.” The trophy will replace the Peace Pipe Trophy which had been used since 1980. The Peace Pipe Trophy will be permanently housed in the UT football trophy case as the Rockets won the most recent battle for the Peace Pipe, with a 33-14 victory in 2010. “I think the new Battle of I-75 Trophy looks great and is

a excellent representation of the rivalry between our schools,” said UT head coach Tim Beckman. “I’m excited for a new era in one of the top rivalries in the country.” The schools agreed to change the trophy after conversations with members of the Native American community who voiced concerns about the appropriateness of the prize. “I feel having a new trophy is the right thing to do,” said junior running back Adonis Thomas. “If Native Americans felt disrespected by the Peace — Peace, Page B3

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