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The following is the final article of a three part series on religion in the recession Chaz Boes was 11 when he assembled his first congregation inside his grandparents’ garage in Defiance, Ohio, complete with chairs, carpet, an altar and a plastic toy microphone.

Today, the 19-year-old is double majoring in world religion and law and social thought at the University of Toledo as well as pastor of the World Healing Center, Church of the Living God located on the East Side of Toledo. “I don’t feel like I have accomplished enough. There is still a lot more to do and I thank God for allowing me to do what I love to do,” Boes said.

Boes was born in Austin, Texas. When he was three, his mother, Linda Alverado, moved the two of them back to Northwest Ohio. While Linda Alverado went to Toledo to find work and take care of Boes’ half-brothers and sisters, Boes lived with his grandparents Laura and Raul Alverado. Laura Alverado would read the Bible to her infant grandson and according to her,

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Chaz Boes organized his first congretation when he was 11 in Defiance, Ohio, preaching into a toy microphone in his grandparents’ garage.

State of the Union Address Oreanna Carthorn IC Staff Writer

America is home to the world’s best colleges and universities, “where more students come to study than any other place on Earth,” according to United StatesPresident Barack Obama. But America is slacking on educating its children, Obama said in his 2011 State of the Union Address Tuesday night. “America has fallen to ninth in the proportion of young

people with a college degree,” Obama said. Obama said he is working to make college education more affordable by ending unwarranted taxpayer subsidies to banks and making the tuition tax credit, which is worth $10,000 for four years of college, permanent. It is his goal that by the end of the decade, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates — Address, Page A4

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President Barack Obama gives his State of the Union address to Congress on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, January 25, 2011 in Washington, D.C.

Boes’ first word was “Jesus.” Although he doesn’t know exactly what sparked it, Boes said when he was five years old, he received a call from God to preach. Early days of school life for Boes were rough and uncertain. He showed great promise with music, but he learned music playing by ear and received criticism for his more unorthodox way of learning. Initially, Boes’ style of a more rockabilly approach to hymnals clashed with the more traditional congregation at his church. “It takes a village to raise a child, but the village did not always have my back,” Boes said. Yet his grandparents were there by his side every step of the way. “At first my grandma did not want me to be a preacher, but when she saw how serious it was to me, she had a change of heart,” he said. “She is my rock and the only one I could depend on when no one else believed in me.” Boes described his grandmother as a “storyteller,” relating everything to some kind of lesson he could use in life later on. “My grandmother taught me a lot of life lessons and

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my best memories are times spent with her even if we were just driving for two hours to go to a mall to go shopping,” Boes said. The church was the one thing there that gave him peace. He attended every day and when he was eight, Boes was already leading praise and worship. At age 14, Boes met Joseph White, founder and presiding bishop of the Church of the Living God International, which is the organization that Boes is associated with today. “When I met Bishop White, I met someone I felt I could relate with,” he said. “As a church leader it can be hard to find someone who understands what your vision is- he is everything that I wished my father could be.” Both serving as men of God and talented pianists, Boes sees much of White’s qualities in him. White overcame the racial stereotypes of the 1960s and 1970s and not giving up is one quality Boes admires. “He inspires me, he goes beyond what stereotypes have limited him to do,” Boes said. Boes found support in his grandmother and — Preacher, Page A4

Suspect in stabbing pleads guilty By IC Staff

The suspect in the fatal stabbing of University of Toledo student Casey Bucher plead guilty to one count of murder on Wednesday at a pre-trial hearing. Lawrence James, 24, will face up to life in prison when he is sentenced for the murder today in Lucas County Common Pleas Court. James, a Toledo resident, said he had dreams telling him to approach Bucher, so he followed him from Maxwell’s Brew and stabbed him once in the heart. If James is sentenced for murder and receives life in prison, he will be eligible for parole after 15 years. According to police, James asked Bucher for 35 cents and cigarettes on July 18. After being evaluated for mental disabilities three times, Judge Ruth Ann Franks ruled that James was capable enough to stand trial for murder. In exchange for the guilty plea, James will not have additional indictments against him for aggravated robbery. James had been released from a two-year prison sentence for a similar stabbing incident in 2008 just two months before he stabbed Bucher. Bucher was 22 years old at the time of the stabbing.

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Following the UT Women’s basketball 66-65 win over Bowling Green, Student Government President Matt Rubin posted on his personal Facebook page a satirical letter directed toward the losing university. “Dear Bowling Green State University, It must suck to suck. Disrespectfully, The University of Toledo Student Government,” he wrote in the post, tagging both BGSU and SG’s Facebook pages. The post was made at 9:52 p.m. and by 10:43 p.m., and the post received 21 “likes” and nine comments, including some made by members of SG, according to Rubin. Rubin told the Independent Collegian his original intention was to tag the University of Toledo’s Facebook, not SG. Rubin said he was “swept up in the rivalry.”

“I think it was a little too much over the top especially out there in public on Facebook and putting Student Government’s name on there when I take a lot of pride in Student Government and again the rivalry got to me,” he said. “Maybe it wasn’t the right place to do that. I’m comfortable with that and my bad.” Rubin apologized and admitted his original post was over the top. “It was a mistake and I’m glad I can learn from it and some people are more sensitive to this kind of stuff,” Rubin said. “In the future I will be more mindful of that and try not to get my emotions for Bowling Green in front of my love for UT.” Rubin ended up replacing the original post with another that read, “Perhaps that was a bit much, let’s just keep it at Go Rockets!”

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Rockets edge Bowling Green The UT women’s basketball team beat Bowling Green 6665 last night at Anderson Arena. The win snapped the Falcons’ streak of 39 straight wins at home.

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Curb the condemnation In a predominantly Christian nation plagued by tremendous economic inequality and religiously-inspired violence, the words of popular megachurch pastor Joel Osteen lend valuable insight to the complicated task of understanding why these evils are such powerful forces. Though we claim to exist as a “free country” in which individuals are free to pursue their own happiness as long as it doesn’t inhibit anyone else’s, members of racial, religious and other minorities are often forced to compromise on their happiness or face violent words and actions. In a recent interview on Piers Morgan Live, Osteen confidently states that homosexuality is a sin but also that he “doesn’t judge.” This kind of statement allows him to verbally condemn those with whom he disagrees while positively identifying himself as someone who “doesn’t judge” and ignoring the consequences of his statements. While some respond that it doesn’t mean anything to label someone a sinner because all humans sin, they fail to realize that their religion is interpreted in many different ways by various people. While some view a sinner as being no less worthy of love and respect, many will refuse to even acknowledge those they consider sinners, or worse, actively strive to alienate, abuse or otherwise harm them, both psychologically and physically. So much of the violence tearing apart our world stems from these people who misunderstand or ignore the power they wield. A megachurch pastor or any other religious leader must realize that by labeling a group of people as deviants from God’s will, they are inspiring at least some of their followers to treat members of that group in a negative, persecutory fashion. The only way to avoid this is to supplement the condemnation of homosexuals with the caveat that everyone,

even the condemned sinners, deserves to be treated with love and respect. Often accused of preaching the “Prosperity Gospel,” a view of Christianity that justifies the wealth of the wealthy while ignoring or twisting the many portions of the text condemning wealth, Osteen smiles while claiming that it would be an “insult to God” to apologize for his wealth. I’m not sure if anyone seeks an apology from the wealthy simply for their wealth, but rather for the poverty and extreme social inequality that their wealthy lifestyle creates. Osteen justifies his unnecessary wealth with his charitable donations, ignoring all of Jesus’ many teachings regarding self-sacrifice and almsgiving. I am not saying that being wealthy is wrong, but that being wealthy while claiming to follow a path of pious poverty is deeply dishonest and not befitting of a respected public figure. If one chooses to interpret literally the Biblical condemnations of homosexuality, one must do the same for prohibitions against amassing wealth amidst the impoverished many. If Osteen can disregard scriptural teachings and still be viewed as a good Christian, why can’t homosexuals? Religious leaders must be held accountable for the negative influence they sometimes have over their followers, as well as the often hypocritical nature of their lifestyles. The Bible and other holy texts contain many important moral lessons that can benefit society, but have all too often been used to justify tremendous evils and institutionalized inequality. If one uses these texts to pick and choose which moral rules to follow, ignoring those that do not fit one’s lifestyle or political agenda, then all positive value of those teachings is lost.

Winning the future by establishing priorities and reframing the debate President Obama’s State of the Union speech stressed the need for government to serve the people and highlighted the major issues facing the United States in coming years: deficit reduction and economic recovery through tax reform and investment in new industry, comprehensive educational reform and a shift from oil dependency to clean, more efficient modes of energy production. Aside from the expected rhetoric regarding the unique potential and position of the United States, Obama’s speech succeeded in redefining the political debate in a way that favors his progressive agenda. His focus on the government’s role in reforming the educational system and promoting research and innovation established the argument as a matter of proactive, efficient, ambitious government and ineffective, lackluster and backward-looking government. Obama is absolutely correct in saying that “governing will now be a shared responsibility between parties” and that “We will move forward together, or not at all.” With Congress and the White House divided as they are and

tremendous legislative work to be done, a call for increased cooperation is an understatement. Even as Obama called for civility and a reduction of bipartisanship, the offices of John Boehner and other Congressional Republicans busily emitted e-mails and Tweets refuting the main points of the speech. The President stressed two important considerations regarding the difficult budgetary decisions that must be made. Though spending must be cut and the massive deficit reduced, recovery cannot come at the cost of the most vulnerable citizens. Furthermore, we must make sure that we only cut programs we can safely do without. Members of the wealthier classes often fail to realize the different realities experienced by the working class. Cutting government subsidies to an individual making six figures or more may require them to sacrifice a second home or one of four yearly vacations, but the consequences for members of the working class can be far more life-threatening.

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Employment anxiety Many of us are looking forward to graduating this year, but we’re not looking forward to competing in this economy. With unemployment so high, I think it’s pretty safe to say the anxiety of unemployment and the pressures of student loan repayment have many of us questioning exactly what future lies ahead. As a student with a professional work history and military background, I wanted to share what I feel many should know to get the attention of potential employers because I don’t think we talk about it enough. First, your cover letter and resume should “pop.” It can’t be cluttered, should be no more than a page long unless your experience justifies an expansion and needs to be aesthetically appealing. Work experience is always an eye-catcher so if you have relevant work experience, list it first. Combining relevant coursework and academic accolades helps to gain the attention of potential employers, but nothing hooks them faster than a beautiful cover letter. Your cover letter needs to be short but engaging, so it is imperative to have multiple cover

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ing the attention of an HR generalist reviewing submissions prior to an interview. Some employers require other submissions like portfolios or writing samples, so as a student you have the upper hand. And you thought Epsilen was worthless! I had a grueling 90-minute interview last week with

one of the leading employers of Columbus, Ohio and while my previous experience in the professional work environment was an advantage, the process was significantly easier due to modifications I made to my resume after taking a Public Administration course this fall with Dr. Davis. Finally, for my fellow veterans: a detailed explanation of your military education and job description is significantly beneficial. Most civilians do not understand what the job of a 31B or 42A is. While you may understand what the missions of military police officers or human resource specialists are, civilian employers may need a little more information to make the correlation between your experience and their job description. Connect the dots for them to make your experience more marketable. As a student at this university you already have an edge in this extremely competitive environment, you just have to use all your resources to your advantage. —Nicole Doan is an IC columnist and a senior majoring in individualized studies.

Facebook masks Human beings are social creatures. As we advance further into digital realms, so do our social relationships. The most universally recognizable social networking website is Faceb o o k , w h i c h claims to h a v e over 500 Stephen million Bartholomew active users and is a great way to keep in touch with friends both past and present. Critics of the website, however, complain that it is an advertising database mine, promotes procrastination, is a danger to adolescents who reveal too much information about themselves, that it may aggravate psychological disorders and that hackers can easily obtain personal information, increasing the potential for identity theft. Despite such criticism, Facebook seems to only be growing in popularity. Time Magazine named Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder of Facebook, person of the year. Goldman Sachs invested in the company in January 2011, setting the value of Facebook at $50 billion. Facebook is now a global presence and it is changing the way we communicate. So what is the motivation for Facebook users to share their lives with the world? Is it a narcissistic need for self-presentation or a desire to connect? Everyone is unique, but it is probably one or a mixture of these two common motivations that drive more and more people to sign up and login. I will be honest: I am on Facebook. What compelled me to sign up a few years ago was my genuine curiosity. Being able to find old friends and learn what they’ve been up to intrigued me. Of course, there is no guarantee that everything on a user’s profile is true. The intention of Zuckerberg, however, was to create a place on the Internet that eliminated anonymity and increased the accountability of social network users. There are plenty of false profiles including celebrities, dogs, deities and aliens, but for the most part people befriend on Facebook those that they already know. Psychological

studies indicate that people are more likely to be honest about their personal information when there are photos of themselves attached to their likes, interests, favorite films, etc. Yet Facebook is a virtual environment where users can consciously construct a self-identity, rather than organically forming one through authentic experiences. According to the sociologist Charles Horton Cooley, we see ourselves through the eyes of others. That is, we identify ourselves by the reactions we receive from other people. How do we measure people’s reactions on Facebook? There can be no truly authentic reactions through a forum with no immediate responses. A reaction is an instantaneous physical and mental response to an external stimulus. In a normal conversation,

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we don’t have to frame everything we say in light of the fact that all of our friends and the other person’s friends will read it and make commentary. On Facebook, communication occurs in the form of crafted and pre-meditated public statements, not genuine, gut reactions or heartfelt sharing. Okay, suppose the point of Facebook is not to have a conversation. Suppose it is just a way of keeping in touch and seeing what friends have been doing. Whichever way you want to define Facebook, it is a communication device at its core — a “social network.” Ever-greater numbers of people are using it with increasing frequency. Business advertisements now encourage consumers to “like” their product on Facebook. Like it or not, Facebook is now a serious influence on American culture, and it is

affecting our communications and the way we identify our self and others. Facebook gives everyone an audience of friends, whom they can update with pertinent personal information, news of the day, what they forgot to buy at the grocery store or pictures of their latest vacation to Michigan. It allows people to feel important and to broadcast trivialities, which could have the unfortunate side effect of making it seem pointless to think about anything that can’t be immediately shared with one’s friends for approval. With the advancement of smart-phones, Facebook’s latest feature allows people to check in to restaurants, coffee shops, concert venues, etc. Basically, it allows users to tell all their friends where they are and who they’re with. Even more recently, Facebook revealed on Tuesday, January 24, 2011 that a new feature called Sponsored Stories will allow advertisers to pull any mention of their products — either through news feeds, checkins, comments, posts or likes — and repurpose them in advertisements. The idea is that because the news feed is constantly regenerating, mention of certain products or businesses might get buried. The Sponsored Stories feature will allow businesses to make such mentions more noticeable. Facebook believes that people are more likely to trust a friend than an advertiser and that people want to know about what their friends like and where they go. The Sponsored Stories feature is apparently a manifestation of that belief. What is surprising, however, is that users will not be allowed to opt out of this feature, as they have been able to with other Social Ads in the past. I’m not trying to assert any moral or ethical evaluations here. I’m simply encouraging any Facebook users to think critically about how Facebook is changing and how it could be changing you. —Stephen Bartholomew is an IC columnist and an English education student at UT.

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Wrapping Up Toledo Jaimee Hilton IC Staff Writer

Mortar Board National Honor Society is organizing its first Wrap Up Toledo event at the University of Toledo on Feb. 5. Wrap Up Toledo is an event that brings organizations from around the area together with the blankets they have donated for a fort building contest. “This being our first year on campus, we do not know how many blankets we expect to be donated, but we set a goal of 5,000 blankets to be collected between the University of Toledo and the local community support,” said Treasurer of Mortar Board and Wrap Up Toledo Campus Coordinator Lesley Vogelsong. On a national level, there have been more than 75,000 blankets donated since the movement began in 1993. This includes, for example, the University of Louisville, who held their event and collected over 3,700 blankets in December. Before the event, various teams collect blankets by holding blanket drives at their church, family events or neighborhoods. From there, the teams bring all of their donated blankets to this event and participate in fort building. The forts are then judged by the community and university leaders. The organization was inspired by Harlan Joelson, following an experience in 1993 with a man living in a box on

Address From Page A1 in the world. In building education, Obama also wants to rebuild America’s infrastructure. “To attract new businesses to our shores, we need the fastest, most reliable ways to move people, goods and information, from high-speed rail to highspeed internet,” Obama said. Obama believes education has to be reformed at the elementary public school level. He hopes to do this with the Race to the Top Fund. Race to the Top is a competition aimed at all 50 states to reform the public schools, in which money will be given to those with the most innovative plans to improve teacher quality and student achievement. For less than one percent of yearly education spending, over 40 states have raised their standards for teaching and learning, according to Obama, who hopes to replace the No Child Left Behind Act. Jon Sander, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering and chair of the UT College Republicans, said Obama seems to put too much focus on spending more money on schools. “Just spending more money does not create a better education for students,” Sander said. Sander said he would like to see increased testing that ensures students’ success. During the address, Obama highlighted the unity of America and urged the Democratic and Republican parties to continue to come together for the people they govern in the address. “With their votes, they’ve determined that governing will now be a shared responsibility between parties,” Obama said. “New laws will only pass with support from Democrats and Republicans. We will move forward together, or not at all – for the challenges we face are bigger than party, and bigger than politics.” Obama commended the parties for working together to pass tax cuts that allow every

the streets of downtown Toledo. Joelson bought the man a blanket and “The Box” became the story of how Wrap Up America was formed. “The Wrap Up Toledo community is the rock on which Wrap Up America was built,” said Ryan Clark, community visionary of the Toledo branch of Wrap Up America. “Because Wrap Up America started on the streets of Toledo, our efforts here serve as a model for the rest of the nation.” With so many homeless people throughout Lucas County, it is difficult for some to find space in local homeless shelters. These people are then left to find their own shelter under overpasses, in alleyways and sometimes cardboard boxes. “The power of a blanket can help those make it to another day,” Vogelsong said. “With the economic hardships that are facing our country, those who have fallen to hard times can see that there are still people out there who care for them.” Vogelsong and Mortar Board decided this event would be a noble cause to take on their philanthropy. Mortar Board is a senior honor society. Members are chosen for exemplifying leadership, scholarship and service. There are 32 active student members, one faculty advisor, and two alumni advisors. “Having a stable organization full of established campus leaders is a vital element to success here. Mortar Board

has gone above and beyond in ensuring this event will be the hallmark event anywhere Wrap Up America is present,” Clark said. “When you pair that organizational strength with the warm hearts of the student body, you have the recipe for a truly unique experience. Hopefully after this event, we will be able to provide warmth for countless numbers of people right here in the Toledo community.” Wrap Up America is participating at the University of Louisville, University of Kentucky, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, University of Dayton, University of Pittsburgh and the University of Toledo. “It’s always nice to be able to give back to the local community and to show that college students are making a difference and are the future of the community,” Vogelsong said. “I would hope that if I am ever suffering from tough times, I can count on someone to care and help lift me up, just as we are doing for these people in need.” Blanket donations can be made to any participating student organization online at WrapUpAmerica.org or at any Toledo Family Video. Students can also witness the annual fort building event at the Student Recreation Center from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5.

business to write off the full cost of new investments they make this year and allow American paychecks to be a little bigger. Sander said he is still looking for Obama to keep his campaign promise of being open to compromise and working with the Republican Party. “The steps we’ve taken over the last two years may have broken the back of this recession – but to win the future, we’ll need to take on challenges that have been decades in the making,” Obama said. Obama encouraged the American people to “out-innovate, out-educate and out-build the rest of the world.” America’s free enterprise system is what drives innovation, according to Obama, who is pushing for government investments in biomedical research, information technology, and clean energy technology. “An investment that will strengthen our security, protect our planet, and create countless new jobs for out people,” Obama said. Obama hopes America can break its dependence on oil using biofuels and become the first country to have 1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2015. He is asking Congress to eliminate the billions of taxpayer dollars currently going to oil companies and redirect the money to biofuel investments. The goal is that by 2035, 80 percent of America’s electricity will come from clean energy sources. Obama said he also hopes to create jobs by doubling exports by 2014 and has recently signed agreements with India and China to support more the 250,000 jobs in the United States. A trade agreement with South Korea has also been finalized that will support at least 70,000 American jobs. The large amount of debt America has accumulated was another thing Obama addressed and he proposed a freeze of annual domestic spending for the next five years to end the legacy of deficit-spending and reduce

the deficit by more than $400 billion over the next decade. “Already, we’ve frozen the salaries of hardworking federal employees for the next two years,” Obama said. “I’ve proposed cuts to things I care deeply about, like community action programs.” Obama said he is willing to eliminate whatever America can honestly afford to do without. “But let’s make sure that we’re not doing it on the backs of our most vulnerable citizens,” Obama said. “And let’s make sure that what we’re cutting is really excess weight.” Obama talked about Medicare and Medicaid being the biggest contributor to the long term deficit and the need to find a bipartisan solution to strengthen the Social Security system. He also spoke about simplifying the individual tax code. “Now is the time for both sides and both houses of Congress, Democrats and Republicans, to forge a principled compromise that gets the job done,” Obama said. “If we make the hard choices now to rein in our deficits, we can make the investments we need to win the future.” In the coming year, Obama’s administration will develop a proposal to merge, consolidate and reorganize the federal government in a way that best serves the goal of a more competitive America. “Recent events have shown us that what sets us apart must not just be our power, it must also be the purpose behind it,” Obama said. Rory Lassalle, a sophomore majoring in political science, said he is still a big supporter of Obama and the way he is moving the country though some have become critical of him. “I think the second half of his term is going to be more successful,” Lassalle said. Lassalle said he is motivated by Obama’s idea that the American government is up to the people of the country and not just the officials in Washington.

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President Barack Obama arrives to deliver his State of the Union address on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, January 25, 2011 in Washington, D.C.

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Chaz Boes spent part of his childhood living with his grandparents Laura and Raul Alverao. Laura Alverado read the bible to Boes as an infant and claims his first word was “Jesus.”

Preacher From Page A1 mentorship in White, who helped shaped the pastor he is today. He also thanks God for surrounding him with people who understand him. “Jesus was always there for me,” he said. “He called me to what I do today and church is my life without, the Lord I am nothing. I hope the Lord continues to use me.” With three churches up and running in Cincinnati, Findlay and here in Toledo, Boes said he plans to establish more in Michigan and Toronto, Canada within the next 10 years. Boes has commuted back and forth between Northwest Ohio and Cincinnati since

starting in the fall of 2009 at UT. His studies have given him the opportunity to be closer to his mother. “She is a great role model for education; that encourages me,” he said. Boes said he plans to attend graduate school and eventually teach at the university level. For most students, college is a time to discover oneself; however, Boes sees it differently. A majority of college students are said to take a four-year break from religion, but Boes believes there is no break from God and those who do take that break “probably never were too serious about Him in the first place.” “We should not change

church services or central church doctrine to make someone simply feel accepted,” he said. “This generation wants to throw out older teachings and beliefs that have been proven; I don’t divide the older and younger generations, because when someone converts to any religion they take on that religion’s practices. Rules shouldn’t just change because people can’t accept them or find them to be too difficult.” Boes believes that because God helped him, he plans to continue his work in God because he believes he can use the word of God to up-lift those who have fallen and need a hand to get back up.

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Chad Boes currently has three churches running in Cincinnati, Findlay and Toledo. Over the next 10 years, Boes plans to branch out into Michigan and Toronto, Canada.

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Students were challenged to lobby for “real food” in the dining halls at the University of Toledo when the Real Food Challenge visited the campus on Tuesday. According to their website, the Real Food Challenge is a national student-led campaign aiming to “increase the procurement of real food on college and university campuses.” It seeks to “offer a chance for students and their allies to make connections, learn from one another, and grow the movement.” “The goal is to shift 20 percent of all food on campuses in the United States to real foods by 2020,” said Katelyn Hale, an organizer for the RFC. “We’re represented on over 300 college campuses across the nation.” The Real Food Challenge was brought to UT by the Urban Affairs Center, the Department of Health and Recreation Professions, Eta Sigma Gamma and the Society for Environmental Education. Only about four students attended the event. RFC’s self-described mission is to get the word out about both food justice on campuses and social justice in the food industry. According to their website, real food is food which “truly nourishes producers, consumers, communities and the earth. It is a good system from seed to plate

that fundamentally respects human dignity and health, animal welfare, social justice and environmental sustainability.” The RFC visited UT not only to encourage students to fight for “real food” in the dining halls, but to get students involved with the Midwest Food Summit in February. “It is really important to get students involved because they have so much unique power,” said Katie Blanchard, an organizer for RFC. “Changes in the food service could mean many economic changes, too.” Blanchard said getting “real food” on campus is important at UT since all freshmen are required to have a meal plan. Blanchard and Hale also stressed the upcoming contract re-evaluation between Aramark and UT which brings the opportunity for students to lobby for “real food” in the dining hall. “Now is a good time to speak up about what changes students want,” Hale said. “I’m really excited, there is so much potential for students to make their voice be heard.” Blanchard said the real food movement is part of a long legacy of students that goes back to the civil rights movement. “It is a group of students who want change,” she said. Blanchard also touched on issues of social justice, the environmental impact of food distribution and stressed the need for UT students to consider buying local produce

even if locally grown foods are not used in dining halls on-campus. The further foods are transported, the more fossil fuels are being used, she said. “Students should get involved because the current food system is unjust,” Blanchard said. “They should get involved in trying to change the system because it is the exact opposite of what we want.” Blanchard and Hale shared what the ideal food system would look like. “In a perfect world, maybe the produce sold in an area would be local or grown within a 150 mile radius,” Hale said. “It would show better economic stewardship.” Ideally, Blanchard said, food distribution workers would be paid a fair wage and have safe working conditions. “Students would be more engaged and have more conversations about it, such as if they knew the farmers who grew [the food],” she said. According to Hale, 20 percent of college foods being “real food” by 2020 is a steep but realistic goal and will be implemented slowly over time. “We just want to be humane,” Hale said. “Animals should be treated with respect. If animals are ever slaughtered, it should always be done in a humane way. We are striving for social justice in the food system.”

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Frankie’s Innercity — Kris Roe of the Ataris will be headlining at Frankie’s tonight with Mark Truna, Zenadare and My Fighting Chance. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door the night of the show.

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Maumee Indoor Theater — Perrysburg Ballet will be performing at the theater at 4 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. Valentine Theatre — “The Music Man” will be performed Jan. 30. Showtimes will be at 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $59, $49 or $39 depending on the section. More information can be found on their website at ValentineTheatre.com.

monday Crystal’s Lounge — UT Jazz Night will be held in the Ramada Hotel & Conference Center’s Crystal’s Lounge. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $3 for students and seniors; and $5 for general public; this does not include food nor drink. For more information contact Angela Riddel at 419-530-2452 or TheArts@utoledo.edu.

tuesday Student Union Building — The kick-off event for the 2011 Black History Month will be held in the Ingman Room from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The keynote speaker for the event is Mr. David Young, Director of Excellence and Toledo Excel Programs. Luncheon will be served. For more information contact James T Jackson at 419530-2261 or afamenrich@ utoledo.edu.

feature of Tattoo U, many believe that the stigma on tattoos has changed over time. Though people may not necessarily associate body art with deviant subcultures, the art form has not achieved full acceptance. One facet of society in question is the white collar workforce, where tattoos have long been considered uncouth. Franklin D. Roosevelt

- yes, the United States President - was known for having his family crest on his chest, as was traditional among the men in his family linage. He’s not the only famous historical figure to sport ink: Winston Churchill had an anchor on his right arm, possibly to carry on another family tradition. While Thomas Edison had five dots in the shape they would

be on a die, the reasoning behind the famed scientist’s body art remains a mystery. More recently, celebrities such as Jessica Alba - four tattoos in total - and Ben Affleck, both with successful careers, are known to publically show their tattoos without pause from their agents and fans. But what about someone who is just looking for a normal full-time job

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Maumee Indoor Theater — There will be a charity concert hosted at the theater, “A Tribute to Jim Morrison.” Shane Piasecki will be performing the opening act. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show begins at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for General Admission and $65 for VIP; they are available at the theater box office. Proceeds benefit YWCA.

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Catwalk Outrage is a new weekly column where UT student Barb E. Dahl de-constructs the latest in UT student fashion and lends her advice. Keep your eyes open for this stunning fashionista, or you may end up in the latest Catwalk Outrage!

By Barb E. Dahl For the IC

In the dead of winter in Northwest Ohio, wise clothing decisions generally revolve around warmth. There are a variety of options in January for keeping toasty on-campus while walking from one heated building to the next. Long pants that may or may not be worn with

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Open-toed shoes and sandals, for instance, are airy and trendy. For summer, of course.

thermal leggings and high socks, mountainous layers of upper-body clothing and a marshmallow-resembling winter coat are all perfectly acceptable means of dressing oneself in winter. This coziness can be taken to the next level of practicality when a snug scarf, hat and glove set are added into the equation. To complete this Eskimo-inspired ensemble, tennis shoes can certainly be worn through the dreary slush, but oftentimes boots prove to be a

here in Toledo? Are there businesses here that hire full time ‘white collar’ employees, but do not mind their employees displaying body ink? “We deal with people who have tattoos all the time, but I find them not appropriate for the workplace,” said Leigh Guerra of Quality Assurance at The Source, an — Tattoo, Page B2

Center for Performing Arts — Film Fridays will be showing “Mr. Death” (PG-13) this week, a documentary about Fred Leuchter, “an engineer who became an expert on executing devices” and later was “hired by a revisionist historian to prove there were no gas chambers in Auschwitz.” The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free, but a $3 donation is welcome. Contact Angela Riddel for more information at 419-5302452 or TheArts@utoledo. edu.

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Frankie’s Innercity — A rave deemed “The Moustache Freakout! Dance Party!” will be hosted on Friday. Doors open at 9 p.m. Live DJ sets will be performed by Ian Divine, Mad Dog Jackson, Fani Rice and Nate Sorg. All ages are welcome and there is no cover; must be 21 or older to drink.

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better choice for guarding against soggy socks. While these articles of clothing may seem both obvious and a tad matronly, there are still students strolling across UT’s frigid campus who disregard the seemingly obvious common sense fashion laws of winter. Open-toed shoes and sandals, for instance, are airy and trendy. For summer, of course. — Catwalk Outrage, Page B2

Park City, Sundance By John Horn Los Angeles Times (MCT)

PARK CITY, Utah _ It takes a lot of faith to make an independent film. This year, independent films are showing a lot of faith. Among the roughly 120 features playing at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, a surprisingly large number use faith _ and specifically Christianity _ as either a critical narrative fulcrum or a key expositional backdrop. And the dramas do not always take a neutral stance. Kevin Smith’s gothic horror story “Red State” targets a violently homophobic pastor modeled on the real-life, gay-bashing Baptist Fred Phelps. George Ratliff’s dark comedy “Salvation Boulevard” casts Pierce Brosnan as the charismatic head of a megachurch (he’s loosely patterned after Australia’s Brian Houston) who’s hardly practicing what he preaches. And Irish actor Paddy Considine’s “Tyrannosaur” explores the

futility of faith through the relationship between an embittered older man (Peter Mullan) and a woman working in charity thrift shop. Yet two other features _ Vera Farmiga’s “Higher Ground” and Matthew Chapman’s “The Ledge” _ are not interested in using spirituality for satire or shock, instead looking at religion for a deeper dramatic purpose. Festival director John Cooper said he was struck by how many submissions focused on faith, and he feels it’s a reflection of filmmakers considering issues larger than themselves. “It’s America looking at itself,” Cooper says. An actress best known for “Up in the Air,” Farmiga makes her directorial debut with “Higher Ground,” based on the memoir “This Dark World” by Carolyn Briggs. Farmiga also plays the lead role of Corinne, who has grown up in a Pentecostal church but feels like her life lacks a deeper — Park City, Page B2

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Park City From Page B1 purpose. “I feel like I live in an empty place,” Corinne says at one point. Farmiga says the film didn’t have to be set in a church. What was important, she says, was that Corinne experience a crisis of faith. Having led an emotionally and intellectually sheltered life, Corinne eventually has a personal epiphany, and it’s not necessarily her baptism. “She is a seeker. She’s got to find herself,” Farmiga says of the film’s central turn. “She’s not trying to rid herself of faith. She’s trying to rid herself of an impoverished faith _ an impoverished faith in God, an impoverished faith in marriage.” Even though the small church that is central to Corinne’s life is patriarchal and doesn’t necessarily fulfill her spiritually, Farmiga is careful not to judge its members and, by extension, other similar believers. “Some of these people believe they have the answers, and they do,” Farmiga says. “And I hope audiences will be refreshed to see Christians depicted in a fully developed, sexualized way _ not just with Sunday school values.” Some of those values, including a very rigid reading of the Bible, shape Chapman’s “The Ledge,” which is outwardly a ticking-clock thriller about a man poised to jump to his death and inwardly a debate about how faith and forgiveness can shape personal relationships. Patrick Wilson plays Joe, the rigid, scripture-quoting husband of Shauna (Liv Tyler), whose affair with a hotel

manager named Gavin (Charlie Hunnam) leads to a potentially deadly showdown. The film suggests that even though Gavin is the obvious spiritual apostate, his convictions and behavior might actually be more selfless. “The film examines two men who have both suffered tragedies and reacted in very different ways,” Chapman says. “One has turned to faith,” he says of Joe, “and one has turned to humanism,” he adds of Gavin, whose beliefs closely mirror the director’s. Chapman hopes moviegoers will see “The Ledge” not only as an entertaining parable about “the consequences of a too-literal interpretation of religious texts” but also view Joe with understanding rather than judgment. If “The Ledge” _ which was bought by IFC Films _ succeeds as Chapman intends, audience members might have the same kind of spiritual discussions as they leave the theater as Joe and Gavin have in the film. “I would like it to provoke a debate,” Chapman says. “I think the big question is, What price can somebody pay for faith?” The price of faith in Ratliff’s “Salvation Boulevard” can be high, even in the film’s comic setting. Brosnan plays televangelist Dan Day, and among his followers are Carl and Gwen Vanderveer (Greg Kinnear and Jennifer Connelly), whose devotion to their pastor (and each other) is tested after a gun accident. The film is very loosely based on the novel of the same name by Larry Beinhart. Ratliff says he grew up in an Amarillo, Texas, evangelical movement, but left the church as a teenager, and considers religion “basically superstitious.” Religious convictions,

particularly in a mega-church led by a charismatic preacher, are a perfect milieu for satire, he thinks. “I felt I had to explore it _ there’s some great comedy there, there’s some great drama there,” Ratliff says. “It’s really using religion for a character story.” He says that because “so much of all religion is about giving yourself over,” he could use “Salvation Boulevard” as a vehicle to explore the collision between skepticism and devotion. “The Dan Days of the world really have the ace up their sleeves when they say, ‘Believe and be satisfied.’” Even if Carl’s faith begins to waver, he ends up being more of a spiritual rock _ and Christ-like _ than his minister. Considine’s “Tyrannosaur” is unafraid to show that although religion may serve as a lifeline to some, it can’t always save people in a difficult marriage or with other troubles, and may in fact distract the afflicted from more pragmatic solutions. “I wasn’t trying to make a statement,” Considine says. “But I do think too many people are worried about an existential thought instead of the here and now. They’re thinking ‘What do I do to get into heaven?’ instead of asking, ‘What can I do to make my life better with my fellow man?’” Considine said his skepticism for religion grew out of watching people exploit his mother’s deep religious faith as she lay dying. “The idea that we’re all worried about an existential eye watching our every move is a real problem,” he says. “It makes us think about things that aren’t important.” ___ Times staff writer Steven Zeitchik contributed to this report.

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employment agency in Toledo. Quality Assurance has been assisting NBC 24 in their monthly “Get A Job Monday” where viewers call in the station to gain a head start on finding a career locally. “Most of the employers we work with ask that employees cover up their tattoos with either long clothes or even bandages,” Guerra said, to which she adds that the bandage idea came from a substitute teacher they hired to work at a local Catholic school. He even suggests that if the tattoo is not in an obvious place, don’t even mention it at all. When first impressions make all the difference, a visible tattoo could mean having a job one day and being unemployed the next. Michael Veh, another QA from The Source, had a slightly different outlook. “Employers just don’t want to see them,” Veh said. “As long as they are not visible and don’t jump out at you, employers are more likely to hire them.” He mentions that lower paying jobs like lawn care seem to be fine with tattoos being exposed, but he also points out that he has seen many higher paying positions hiring employees with ink. “The difference is whether they are tasteful or not,” said Veh. This is similar to what Brian “Monk” Taylor, the owner of Infinite Art, a tattoo parlor located on Secor Road, said in the last edition of ’Tattoo U.’ “Maybe 20 years ago when I

Catwalk Outrage From Page B1 Pretty painted toes look lovely in the fresh green grass of spring and summer, but they have no place showing themselves in the frosty air. Subjecting your feet to the cruelty of snow, salt and ice may seem like an experiment of self-expression and creativity; in actuality it is not only unusual, but also a bit foolish. Risking frostbite to be stylish is simply not trendy. Another fashion faux pas of winter doesn’t come in the

Thursday, January 27, 2011 first got into the industry; it was mostly your blue collar factory workers. [Now] you see a lot more white collar individuals,” he said. Tattoos are becoming a more popular way to express one’s self. Taylor and others feel that the modern job market needs to bend with the times. It seems that once employees have been hired and blend in with the company, they may be able to express themselves a little more, but to get a job, the only guaranteed

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way to score a pay check is to cover up. So does that mean people with tattoos need to wear winter clothes all year round? Beth Nicholson, Director of Career Services for the University of Toledo stated that no employer they have ever worked with has ever said they will not hire people who have tattoos, though she added that is still not a reason to show them off. “We are here to help students succeed,” Nicholson said. “But that means they form of footwear, but rather lies in the realm of clothing - or lack thereof. While exercise is an excellent way of taking care of your body and staying physically fit, it isn’t an excuse to strut around with unnaturally out-of-season amounts of skin exposed. Even if your bulk “bod” is, by chance, worth a doubletake, there’s no reason to walk around freezing your muscle tone off just to catch a straying glance. There is scarcely anything intriguing about a shivering athlete with nothing more to show than a great set of

need to dress appropriately and be professional if they want to be taken seriously.” For Nicholson this means being “ultra-conservative” and possessing an ability to” know what kind of person the job is looking for.” The recommendation of “looking professional” is what any employer would want, not just for those who are covered in tattoos. Whether it be a full-time job, part-time job or even an internship, companies want to hire people who can represent their business the best to a wide variety of potential clients. Although views may be changing with the times, the aforementioned stigma still remains and could cost a business a sale or client due to their perception of some exposed body art. “People looking for a job who have tattoos have never been a problem for us,” said Eric Konoff of Claus Temporaries of America, Inc., which their website lists as having “50 years of experience finding jobs for people in the Toledo and surrounding areas.” “We like to focus on a person’s skill set, not just how they present themselves,” Konoff said. It seems that job seekers with body art will need to hide their art for now in order to gain a company’s attention, but as times are changing businesses are starting to simply want a good worker, no matter how they look. For now, Michael Veh has this advice: when doing an interview for a job, “look in a way that would make your grandma happy.”

purple lips and the beginning stages of hypothermia. During a workout, an outfit consisting of shorts and a cut-off t-shirt is not only common, but wise. While taking a leisurely jaunt outside, however, it will achieve nothing more than stares of disbelief. Likewise, in the summer, showing plenty of skin is normal and when done tactfully, entirely acceptable. On the opposite end of the spectrum, bare calves and shoulders in frigid weather will only win you a reputation for trying to be a bit too macho.

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Senior Matt Zahel, pitcher, and Jason Edwards, outfielder, have been selected to be the 2011 team captians for the Rockets baseball team. Zahel (above) made 17 appearences last season including two starts. Edwards started 23 games and reached base safely in 16 straight games. Courtesy of UT Athletics

Seniors Matt Zahel and Jason Edwards will serve as captains for the Rockets’ baseball program during the upcoming 2011 season, eighth-year skipper Cory Mee announced today. “I thought our team did a great job of choosing captains,” Mee said. “We want somebody to represent what our team is all about, and I don’t think they could have chosen two better people than Matt and Jason. Both these young men are excellent students and both have

excelled on the diamond. More important than that, though, they are the ultimate team players. They will do whatever it takes to help our team win.” Zahel appeared in 17 games on the mound this past spring, making two starts. The righthanded hurler sported a 0-2 record with a 3.68 ERA and a team-high three saves. The Castalia, OH native accumulated 29.1 innings of work, surrendering 21 runs (12 earned) on 34 hits with 26 strikeouts. For his career, Zahel ranks second in UT annals in saves (9, 2009) and tied for

Senior guard Melissa Goodall (above) and junior guard Naama Shafir (below) celebrate with fans after a 66-65 victory against Bowling Green last night.

seventh (4, 2008) in the singleseason record book. Edwards started 23 of 31 games in the outfield in 2010, batting .284 with 18 runs scored, two doubles, four home runs and 15 RBI. The three-year letterwinner hit safely in 16 contests, including five multi-hit and four multi-RBI efforts. The Midnight Blue & Gold will get the ball rolling in three weeks on Friday-Sunday, Feb. 18-20 when it travels to the USA Baseball Complex in Cary, NC to battle Canisius (Feb. 18 & 20) and Creighton (Feb. 19).

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Side Lines Dyer named MAC swimmer of the week After posting a Mid-American Conference record time of 16:12.58 in the 1650 Free this past weekend, senior Jacy Dyer has been named the MAC Swimmer of the Week. Dyer joins sophomore Carly Harter (10/20) and junior Laura Lindsay (10/27) as Rockets who have been honored as Swimmers of the Week. In addition to earning the MAC’s highest weekly honor, Dyer’s time in the 1650 Free is currently the 10th best in the nation. The Rockets return to action this Friday for senior night as they play host to

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UT head coach Tod Kowalczyk sports a bowtie for chairty during Tuesday’s 70-64 loss.

Bowling Green, then travel to Oxford on Saturday to take on Miami (OH).

Track ranked ninth The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Association have released their first regular national indoor team computer rankings for the 30 NCAA teams in the Great Lakes Region and the University of Toledo women’s track and field team is currently ranked in ninth place. The ninth place ranking is the highest in the history of the program. “Last year we started the year ranked around No. 15 and ended at about No. 15,” said head coach Kevin Hadsell. “If we are still the No. 9 team in the region and No. 2 in the MAC at the end of the

season, I will feel like we are continuing to build a great track and field program that can be competitive like our cross country program.” The Great Lakes Region is made up of NCAA Division I teams Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. Toledo is one of two Mid-American Conference teams in the top 10 with the other being Eastern Michigan, who is ranked number four. The rest of the top-10 is as follows: 10. Dayton 9. Toledo 8. Wisconsin 7. Michigan State 6. Purdue 5. Cincinnati 4. Eastern Michigan 3. Michigan 2. Ohio State 1. Indiana. The Rockets will return to action this Saturday as they travel to Bowling Green to take part in the Tom Wright Invitational.

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Rockets break BG’s 39-game home winning streak, 66-65 By Joe Mehling Assistant Sports Editor

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Junior guard Naama Shafir scored a game-high 21 points in the Rockets 66-65 victory over Bowling Green at Anderson Arena.

The Rockets silenced almost all of the 3,315 people inside Anderson Arena last night, excluding the few sections of UT faithful, as they downed Bowling Green 66-65. This was the first victory for Toledo on the Falcons home court since Jan. 13, 1999 and snaps a 39-game regular-season win streak at “The House that Roars.” “Anytime that you’re retiring an arena that has caused so much grief in the past, you want to leave on a good note,” senior forward Melissa Goodall said. “You want to leave on a good memory and that’s what we did tonight.” The Rockets (14-6, 6-1 MidAmerican Conference) saw an 11-point second half lead disappear as the game wore on. UT had to battle back and forth with the pesky BG (17-3, 5-2 Toledo MAC) squad for the BGSU final nine minutes of the contest. Leading 61-59 with 32 seconds remaining on the clock, redshirt freshman Andola Dortch knocked down two free throws to put UT up by four. However, BG senior Tracy Pontius, the Falcons second leading scorer, drilled her only field goal of the game from beyond the arc to cut the lead to just one with 23 seconds left. After a quick foul by senior guard Lauren Prochaska, junior Naama Shafir stepped to the charity stripe and spilt a pair of free throws, missing the second, but an offensive rebound by Goodall extended the play. “I am going to crash the boards whether I am 100 percent sure they are going to make it or if I am 100 percent

they are going to miss it,” Goodall said. “I went straight up and the ball just fell right to me.” The 6-2 UT senior was fouled immediately and made two free throws to put the game out of reach. “Stepping up to the line was a little bit nerve wracking,” Goodall said. “I am a senior now and it is my time to shine. That is my time to step up and make big shots for my team.” Goodall finished the game 6 of 11 from the floor with 15 points and seven rebounds. Goodall Shafir led all scorers with 21 points knocking down nine of her 18 shots from the field. Junior guard Jessica Williams shot 3 of 4 from beyond the arc as she joined her teammates in double figures with 11 points. The Rockets shot 46.3 percent from the field and 5 of 13 from 66 three-point land. To65 ledo dominated inside the paint outscoring BG 34-28 and totaled 18 points on second chance opportunities. Bowling Green was led by senior Jen Uhl with 17 points while fellow senior Maggie Hennegan and Prochaska joined her in double figures with 14 and 11 points, respectively. “Last year after we beat [Bowling Green] we lost to Kent State,” UT head coach Tricia Cullop said. “Our goal is not to beat BG, our Shafir goal is to win the MAC.” The Rockets look to take another step towards that goal and avenge last year’s defeat to Kent State (14-4, 5-1 MAC) this Saturday at Savage Arena at noon. “Kent State is going to be a war this weekend.” Cullop said.

Griffin’s 25 not enough against Falcons By Zach Davis Sports Editor

Toledo head coach Tod Kowalczyk lost his first game against arch-rival Bowling Green on Tuesday 70-64 in front of a season-high 5,523 fans at Savage Arena. “It was a hard-fought and competitive game,” Kowalczyk said. “They were just a little more athletic and talented than we are. That’s the story of the game.” “Losing to a rival is like five times worse,” freshman forward Reese Holliday said. “Even though it’s my first time I already feel it. It’s worse than losing any other Mid-American Conference game.” The Rockets (416, 1-5 MAC) had BGSU another strong per- Toledo formance from sophomore guard Malcolm Griffin, who had a game-high 25 points and five assists. Griffin, who had never scored over 20 points in his career, has done so in each of his last four games averaging 25.8 points. He is the first UT player to score over 20 points in four straight games since Greg Stempin in 2000. “I just tried to put the team on my back offensively so we could try and get the win,” Griffin said. Both teams scored 43 points in the second half. Toledo’s

defense was solid throughout the game but dropped off in the final 10 minutes. Bowling Green (9-11, 4-2) shot 58 percent from the field after the break and made eight of their final 13 shots to seal the victory. “We didn’t get defensive stops in the last 10 minutes of the game,” Griffin said. “We were going basket-for-basket and they were hitting a lot of shots.” Holliday had 13 points and seven rebounds in 37 minutes while freshman walk-on Zack Leahy scored nine points off the bench. 70 Senior forward 64 Anthony Wright had nine points but was non-existent defensively. Redshirt-freshman forward Hayden Humes was held scoreless with just one rebound. “Anthony Wright really struggled defensively but I had to play him,” Kowalczyk said. “Who else am I going to put in? I had no answers there. I had to play him.” J.T. Thomas continued his season-long struggles totaling one point with zero assists

and three turnovers in 21 minutes. The freshman guard was widely regarded as one of the biggest impact players before the start of the season, but has averaged just 4.8 points, 1.6 assists and 2.2 turnovers in 2010. Bowling Green forward A’uston Calhoun had 21 points, 13 rebounds and four assists while guard Joe Jakubowski had 16 points and four assists. After Griffin began Griffin the game with a threepointer, the Falcons scored 12 unanswered and looked as if they might run away with the game early. Toledo used a 9-0 spurt to jump back into the game cutting the lead to one at 16-15. Bowling Green used a 10-2 run late in the half and took a 27-21 lead into the break. Toledo tied the game at 31 after the half but was never able to take the lead. The Rockets trailed by two at 47-45 with seven minutes remaining but would not get any closer as BG closed out the game 70-64. Leahy Toledo travels to Kent State (12-7, 3-2) on Sunday at 2 p.m. The game will be the second straight for Toledo televised on SportsTime Ohio.

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Sophomore guard Malcolm Griffin scored a game-high 25 points in the loss to Bowling Green.