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Annie Cigic, left, a second-year majoring in law and social thought, and UT alum Steve Miller protest against U.S. intervention in Syria. The pair were joined by a crowd of community members on Friday evening at the corner of Secor Road and Central Avenue, down the street from the university. The U.S. Congress is currently wrapped in debate over whether or not to use military action against Bashar al-Assad for alleged chemical attacks against his own people.
Toledo locals react to U.S. involvement in Syrian conflict By Lauren Gilbert
Interfaith dialogue The University of Toledo will host a Catholic-Muslim Dialogue on Sept. 19 in the Student Union Auditorium. NEWS / 4 »
Salman Khan comes to campus Educator Salman Khan will kick off UT’s Distinguished Lecture Series. NEWS / 3 »
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“I can’t quite describe the pain I felt that day. It was a mixture of solitude and desperate hope. The truth is, nobody knew if I would see my father again.”
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A crowd of people, among them University of Toledo students and their families, gathered at the corner of Secor Road and Central Avenue the evening of Sept. 6 to protest possible U.S. military action in Syria. “We love America,” said Bouchra Doumet, a physician and native of Syria. “We love Syria too. We want peace for both countries.” This protest occurred hours after President Barack Obama made his case for military action concerning the existence of chemical weapons in Syria during a press conference in Russia.
Stephen Swade, a thirdyear biology major at UT, attended the protest with his cousin John Swade, a secondyear biology major. “I believe there shouldn’t be any bombings, no war by us in Syria,” Stephen Swade said. Joe Swade, who is Stephen’s father, said military action would put the U.S. on the side of rebels linked to AlQaida. “They are dangerous for everyone,” he said. “We don’t want Al-Qaida to win.” Doumet, who practices medicine in Spring Meadows, said the U.S. should “go for dialogue, and peaceful solutions.”
“We have to go for diplomatic solutions,” she said. Joe Swade summed up his position by saying, “Throughout the years, war shows that it doesn’t solve the problem. It just destroys cities and people.” Henry Naddaf, an alum of UTMC and Syrian native, talked about the history of the country and the dictatorship it has for its government in a phone interview. “Whatever rules they have in place, that’s what guides their country,” Naddaf said. “If you follow the rules and you didn’t question the government too much, they See Protest / 12 »
Student count
Enrollment down 3.3% from fall 2012 semester By Amaris Smith Staff Reporter
The University of Toledo’s enrollment has dropped 3.3 percent since last fall, according to the census released Sept. 3. The census, which is conducted on the 15th calendar day of each semester, stated UT has 20,782 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled for Fall 2013. In the fall of 2012, there were 21,501 students enrolled. Cam Cruickshank, vice president for enrollment management and online education, said the biggest challenge in enrollment is that fewer students are coming directly from high school
and the overall number of undergraduate students has decreased. Cruickshank said that in previous years, there were over 12,000 underclassmen who could re-enroll. However, in the fall of 2012, there were only 10,899 students eligible to re-enroll. Because the number of new students each year has been dropping, the number of returning students has dropped as well. The recruitment and enrollment department was not affected by UT’s recent budget cuts, Cruickshank said. Budgets for enrollment campaigns are based on predictions of enrollment for the upcoming
year, and Cruickshank said UT was prepared this year for the decrease in numbers. “Yes, we had fewer students, but we planned for it,” he said. “We knew these things were going to happen, so in the budgeting process we were planning on less students and therefore less revenue. That’s why you don’t see me panicking.” Main Campus Provost Scott Scarborough said UT’s focus, though still on overall numbers, also includes the quality of the students. “When you look at our enrollment results, you will See Enrollment / 12 »
A Chinese student is suing the University of Toledo and a UT professor, alleging that the professor mocked, humiliated and harassed her while she was taking his class. According to the lawsuit filed Aug. 30 of this year, Wanyun Zhong of Broadview Heights, also known as Emily Zhong, was “intentionally and purposely harassed, humiliated and frightened” in class on Sept. 4, 2012. The lawsuit alleges professor Vijay Devabhaktuni mocked Zhong because she was unable to understand his question in English, which is Zhong’s second language. It is also alleged that Devabhaktuni told Zhong if she did not understand what he was saying, he would use a gun to shoot her. Zhong is seeking in excess of $25,000 for damages “including but not limited physical, psychological, and/or psychic injury, mental distress and anguish, medical bills, wasteful tuitions and fees paid to UT, extra tuition, fees and living expenses, and other forms of damages compensable by law,” according to documents filed in Lucas County Common Pleas Court. Devabhaktuni, a current professor of electrical engineering at UT, is being sued “in both an official and an individual capacity,” according to court documents. The lawsuit also alleges that on or about Sept. 10, 2012, Devabhaktuni called Zhong an idiot and used abusive language toward her while she was visiting his office to ask homework questions. Zhong “genuinely and reasonably felt the threats of violence to her safety due to Devabhaktuni’s repeated references to guns and shooting toward her, other students or the class as a whole,” the lawsuit states, alleging See Lawsuit / 12 »
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A faculty and student forum was held Tuesday night to discuss the current societal views of black American youths in relation to the recent Trayvon Martin tragedy. Each speaker explained events that have happened to them and their views of the Martin case. Speakers included Rubin Patterson (shown speaking), Benjamin Davis, Anthony Quinn, Robert Delk, Christopher Scott and Johnny Reese.
This week in UT history 15 years ago: The Board of Trustees approved a resolution that supports the renaming of the International House in honor of President Frank Horton and his wife, Nancy. 80 years ago: A news bureau has been created at the University by President Philip C. Nash. The object of the bureau is to favorably publicize the University, faculty and students to the community. 85 years ago: The scholastic records for the second semester of 1927-28, as compiled by Dr. J. Lee Richard, dean of men, show that the women still lead the men in every grade except the graduate group.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What are your thoughts on possible US involvement in Syria?
STUDENT GROUP OF THE WEEK Delta Phi Epsilon, Gamma Tau Chapter
“Based on what I know, I don’t feel we should be involved.”
Danielle Johnson
Senior Psychology
Purpose: The mission of Delta Phi Epsilon is to provide a sisterhood experience rich with tradition, innovation and opportunities for growth. Leaders: President Taylor Dean and Vice President of Recruitment Jocelyn Burke Upcoming events: Informal recruitment will be held Sept. 11 and 12. Learn more: You can contact the president by email at taylor.dean@rockets.utoledo.edu or go to the website utoledodphie.dphieconnect.org.
“I don’t know. I don’t read the news.”
Emily Cramer
Freshman Early education
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“To be honest, I have no idea what is going on. I just stay out of it.”
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“I’m not as knowledgeable as I should be. I don’t think we should fight war with war. It’s hard to fight against them by ourselves. ”
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LECTURE SERIES
Student arrested on drug charges at Gateway lofts
A University of Toledo student was arrested on drug charges after residents of the Lofts at Gateway complained of a marijuana smell coming from his apartment. Upon arrival on Sept. 4 at approximately 3:30 a.m., police reported smelling marijuana from the second floor room where UT students Thomas Anderson and Feras Algahtani lived. Police requested identification and Algahtani claimed he did not have, nor had he ever had, an Ohio driver license or state ID. After searching the apartment, police reported finding pieces of foil with burn marks and burnt substance, pieces of what was believed to be marijuana, and a red straw cut short. The foil and straw were believed to be used to inhale cocaine or heroin. Additionally, there were residual pieces of marijuana found on two pieces of paper belonging to Algahtani, who claimed the marijuana was not his. After further searching, an expired driver license was found in Algahtani’s pocket. Algahtani was placed under arrest and transported to the UTPD police station where he was read and acknowledged his rights and refused to answer questions. As a foreign student on Visa from Saudi Arabia, Algahtani was given the right to inform the Saudi Arabian Consulate, which he refused. The substance on the paper tested positive for marijuana and the residue from the foil was tested inconclusively. The foil and straws have also been requested to be tested for opiates and cocaine. Algahtani was booked in the Lucas County Jail.
Off-campus housing discussion offered to UT students UT students are invited to participate in a discussion about off-campus student housing and neighborhood issues and concerns on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Corpus Christi Church on Dorr St. A panel, including University of Toledo Chief of Police Jeff Newton and city of Toledo safety director Shirley Green, will be available to discuss neighborhood housing laws and enforcement that students should be aware of when living off campus. For more information contact Councilman Tyrone Riley at 419245-1050.
Film maker visits UT Director Laura Colella will present a pre-release screening of her awardwinning independent film “Breakfast With Curtis” Friday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for Performing Arts Center Theatre. “Breakfast With Curtis” centers on the new friendship between a troubled teen and an eccentric bookseller who lives next door. An incident five years ago left bad blood between their neighboring households, but when Curtis gets mixed up with the freewheeling bohemians next door, it shakes up the neighborhood, bringing a season of change for all. The film is Colella’s third narrative feature as writer/director/editor. It premiered at the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival, and has been touring the festival circuit since, earning several awards and excellent reviews. At the 2013 Independent Spirit Awards, the film was nominated for a Cassavetes Award and won the Jameson FIND Distribution Award.
UT men’s program renamed Recently known as The Gentlemen’s Club, Men of UT is an educational program empowering and challenging campus men to grow as respectful men in the community. The program discusses the prevalence of sexual violence on campus, and how men can develop, respect, value and support relationships with both women and men. Each presentation is located in the Rec Center and is for men only.
Reinventing education Salman Khan speaks at a Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) conference in 2011.
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Educator Salman Khan to kick off lecture series By Lindsay Mahaney Associate News Editor
The University of Toledo is hosting a lecture series with educational speakers this year, including internationally-renowned educator Salman Khan. Khan, author of “The One World Schoolhouse; Education Reimagined,” will be the first speaker in the Jesup Scott Honors College Distinguished Lecture Series next Tuesday, Sept. 17, in Doermann Theater. Khan is the founder of Khan Academy, an online teaching institution with a goal of “changing education for the better by providing a free world-class education for anyone anywhere,” according to the site. His academy is used for free by millions of people around the world, and his ideas and techniques have been endorsed by the likes of Al Gore, George Lucas and Bill Gates. Main Campus Provost Scott Scarborough said the university “got lucky” that Khan was able to come speak, as his educational exploits over the past decade have gained global media attention. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online or in the Center for Performing Arts box office. Tickets are $25 for the general public, $10 for students with a UT ID or $100 for a package deal to see all lectures in the series.
Scarborough said Khan’s teaching style is applicable and appealing to many types of students, and that these initiatives will have a large impact on the world. “If the student is an artist, then a big part of the day is how the fundamentals apply to artistry,” Scarborough said. “If the student is interested in math, then how do you apply mathematical principals to solve real-world problems?” One of the influences Khan has had on education recently is his promotion of “flipped classrooms” — a style of learning where lectures are viewed online by the students at home while class time is reserved for assignments that would typically be considered homework. The idea is that teachers would have more time to spend one-on-one with students in a more hands-on way. Scarborough said UT is working to implement similar models in the classroom. For example, several courses in the honors college are piloting the use of iPads in the classroom, he said. “Technological and experiential learning I think is affecting all levels of education,” Scarborough said. “It is part of all our conversations.” Laura Walsh, a second year majoring in pre-pharmacy, said she took a class over the summer semester where she used Khan’s
methods in an online tutoring program. “His programs help to advance student knowledge,” Walsh said. “He basically got me through macroeconomics.” Leigh Chiarelott, an education professor, said that while he thought undergraduate level courses could benefit from Khan’s methods, they were not as applicable to graduate level courses. “It’s primarily, in my opinion, designed to transmit info to the learner,” Chiarelott said. “I don’t think the Khan Academy approach and the use of the YouTube videos are a particularly effective format for teaching higher level thinking skills and application.” Chiarelott said he thinks, if the methods are applied correctly with the aid of the education department, then it could be very beneficial to undergraduate students. However, he said there are many teaching styles that professors should be trying. “It’s not the magic bullet,” Chiarelott said. “It’s not going to solve all of our educational problems. It’s not going to change teaching significantly any more than the teaching machine did 40 years ago.” Scarborough agreed that flipped classrooms aren’t a cureall. But he said applying the style
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Upcoming speakers Salman Khan: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, 7 p.m. James Carville: Monday, Nov. 18, 2013, 7 p.m. Richard Rumelt: Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, 7 p.m. Michael M. Crow: Monday, March 10, 2014, 7 p.m.
in the right places “can help our institution do some special things.” “[UT] is on the leading edge in terms of thinking through how to make education perform at the highest level,” he said. “We’re really committed to that and there’s more opportunities today to rethink what we’ve done in the past.” In addition to Khan, Distinguished Lecture speakers will include political consultant James Carville, who aided Bill Clinton in his presidential campaign; Richard Rumelt, a professional businessman focused in techniques for strategy and overall management; and the 16th president of Arizona State University, Michael M. Crow.
ON-CAMPUS PARKING
Parking lot closures for football games announced The first Rocket football game at home in the Glass Bowl will be against Eastern Washington Saturday, Sept. 14. The University of Toledo Police Department has released its schedules of lot closures for that contest and all other home games for the 2013 season to ensure parking availability for the Toledo community attending the games. Lots 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, including the
Greek Village Loop and Parks Tower Loop, will close starting at a.m. on game days. Vehicles that are parked in Lot 9 on game days will be towed. Lots 3, 4, 18, and 28 will be closed beginning at noon. While lot closures can be an inconveinence for faculty, staff, and students, Rocket football games and other campus events are an important way the University
interacts with the outside community, said Sherri Kaspar, police support services manager for UT police. The UT Police Department has a text message and email alert program that will remind those who regularly park in Lot 9 of towing on game days. To register, sign in or create a UT Alert account at https:// stuweb00.utoledo.edu/redalert,
click on “groups” and suscribe to the UT Football Lot 9 tow alert group. In conjunction with game lot closures listed, Lots 1N, 1S and Lot 2 will be closed starting at 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, for the Homecoming parade and football game. Home football game dates are Sept. 14, Oct. 5, Oct. 19, Nov. 2, Nov. 12, and Nov. 20.
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INTERFAITH DIALOGUE
UT hosts religious tolerance dialogue By Samantha Rhodes News Editor
Muslims, Catholics, and people of all faiths will be joined together under one roof on Sept. 19 for the Catholic-Muslim Dialogue held at the University of Toledo. The goal of this event is “to foster religious understanding between faiths by narrowing the gap through education,” said Najwa Badawi, dialogue chair. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Union auditorium. Two discussion panel presenters will speak for about 15 to 20 minutes on the subject of salvation, followed by questions from the audience, according to Badawi. S. Amjad Hussain, an emeritus professor of surgery and UT Board of Trustees member, will represent Islamic thought while Peter Sibilio, assistant professor of theological studies at Lourdes University, will represent Catholic thought. Sibilio plans to discuss some misconceptions about the Catholic faith as well as the Catholic view on salvation. “We tend to think that salvation is just kind of all about my soul, getting the thumbs up from God when I die,” Sibilio said. “From a Catholic perspective,
If you go... What: MuslimCatholic Dialogue to foster religious understanding Where: Student Union auditorium When: Sept. 19 at
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Professor Emeritus Amjad Hussain spoke at the sixth annual Catholic-Muslim dialogue in 2011. He will be speaking again on Sept. 19 at this year’s dialogue.
there’s much more to it than that. There’s this old kind of prejudice that Catholics think, ‘Well, we’re the only ones that are going to make it up to heaven,’ and that’s completely outdated and it’s an unfortunate stereotype.” Hussain believes salvation is not limited to one faith; therefore, he will discuss salvation as a universal concept. “I honestly believe that most religions point the way to reach a place where we go after we’re dead and we take different paths to get to that destination,” Hussain said. “I don’t think I can say that the path I choose is the only path and the proper path and the right path. I believe most religions provide that. I believe our end point, our destination is the same…We just take different routes to get there.” Despite the differences between Catholicism and Islam, both speakers said the commonalities are what should unite the religions. “Sometimes it’s our differences which should bring us together, because what one lacks, the other one has,” Sibilio said.
Hussain said in a way, he is basically an engineer. “I like to build bridges between isolated islands,” he said, “because I think we have a lot in common that we can dwell on.” Both speakers also agreed that this type of dialogue is needed in today’s world. “I think the event is not only wonderful, I think it’s essential,” Sibilio said. “Especially with the headlines you see in the world today, we’re doing a different thing and I think a much healthier thing.” Badawi said she expects a big audience turnout this year, after the same dialogue in 2011 drew about 400 people and a “standing room only crowd.” She said she wholeheartedly supports these dialogues and what they stand for. “If the attendees walk away with just one piece of new information that would be enlightening, then all of the time would have been worth it,” she said. Free parking will be available in area 5 and area 10 on UT’s main campus.
“We tend to think that salvation is just kind of all about my soul, getting the thumbs up from God when I die. From a Catholic perspective, there’s much more to it than that.” PETER SIBILIO Assistant professor of theological studies
“I believe our end point, our destination is the same...We just take different routes to get there.” S. AMJAD HUSSAIN UT Board of Trustees member
CRIME
Abduction suspect to appear in court By Lauren Gilbert Copy Editor
The final suspect involved in the kidnapping and robbery of a University of Toledo international student is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing. Blake Long, 21, will appear in Bowling Green Municipal Court at 1 p.m on Sept. 11. The other three suspects, Brittany Long, 21, Hui Zang, 23, and Nicholas Martinez, 19, have been arraigned said BG Deputy Chief Tony Hetrick. The victim is remaining anonymous because the kidnappers threatened to kill him if he went to the police. This case stems from an event that allegedly occurred in August when the victim was on an online Chinese chat room called ‘QQ.’ The victim told police a woman, Zang, posed as someone from UT in order to gain his trust and invited him to go to Cedar Point. They made plans to pick him up Aug. 18. According to Hetrick, the victim told police Brittany Long was the driver of the car. Passengers included Zang and Brittany’s brother, Blake Long. After the victim got into the car, they drove to Toledo to pick up Martinez. From there they drove to BG. “At that point [the victim] was becoming concerned because that wasn’t the way to Cedar Point as far as he knew,” Hetrick said. The four suspects took him to a vacant house located on 131 Palmer in BG where Blake Long was said to have been to have been painting for a contractor. “He’d actually had some items stolen while he was working there,” Hetrick said. “He made that police report with us and made a request for extra patrol at that residence, so that’s how we connected Blake Long to this incident — to that house.” The victim told police he was then taken to the base-
ment of the house where he was robbed at knifepoint of his cell phone and wallet. He was held while other suspects took his belongings to local businesses in an effort to secure money. Police received a report that evening from Falcon Food Mart on South Main in BG of a suspicious individual trying to use a credit card of an Asian person. “Obviously, he was not Asian, and we believe that to be Nicholas Martinez, who was in the store trying to use this card,” Hetrick said. “They asked him for I.D., at which point he left.” The suspects then allegedly took the victim to an Econo Lodge in Holland, Ohio, during which time Zang conversed with the victim in Chinese and told him she was also a kidnapped victim, which was later proven false. The group attempted to contact the victim’s family in China to obtain ransom for his release. Hetrick said the kidnapper’s motives were monetary. After a ransom was unable to be obtained, they returned the victim to his place of residence and threatened to kill him. Brittany Long was the first to be arraigned at BG Municipal Court Aug. 20 and was booked at the Wood County Jail that night. Zang turned herself in Aug. 26, Blake Long turned himself in Aug. 29 and Martinez turned himself in Sept. 3 at BG Municipal Court. All were charged with kidnapping and aggravated robbery, and released after agreeing to appear in court. “It kind of broke this case open when we discovered where he was taken up in Holland, at the Econo Lodge,” Hetrick said. “And Brittany Long had used her I.D. to secure the room…We were able to work kind of backwards from her.” Hetrick said more preliminary hearings will be held in the future before a trial can take place.
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CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Student falls short in election Ron Johns was running for Toledo City Council By Katie Harrington Staff Reporter
A University of Toledo student running for Toledo’s City Council lost in the first round of voting Sept. 10. Ron Johns, a fourth-year marketing and entrepreneurship major, fell short of having a spot in the general election, to be held Nov. 5. At 21 years old, Johns was the youngest candidate to run for the position this year, something he said affected his campaign positively. “A lot of people are fed up with politicians that have been there for their entire lives, and people are looking for something that is new,” Johns said. Johns said campaigning
was a “fun and unique experience, but it is a lot more work than I actually thought.” He said that throughout this process, he has learned a lot of people agree with his “new, fresh perspective” as a libertarian conservative. “I hope to use the knowledge that I have now to implement in my future campaigns,” Johns said. Despite the loss, Johns has big plans after graduation, including finding a job and starting a business. “I can also see on being a member of city council and making good changes for Toledo,” he said. He said he believes government has become too big, and he’ d like to see it become a place where “people are demanding that they actually have their freedoms back.” Twelve candidates still hold spots on the ballot, including incumbents Rob Ludeman, Steven Steel, Adam Martinez, and Shaun Enright.
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University of Toledo student Ron Johns campaigns on Election Day at Friendship Park in Toledo’s Point Place region. Johns was running for a seat on the Toledo City Council.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
NAACP chapter in the works on UT campus By Alexandria Saba Staff Reporter
University of Toledo students are working to reestablish an on-campus chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. UT hosted a chapter a few years ago, but the group was “unable to advance,” said Michael Watkins, a fourth-year, majoring in marketing. Watkins, along with Shane Royster, a fourthyear double majoring in religious studies and education, are the leaders for this new initiative. “We came together to join our ideas to start the organization here on campus,” Watkins said. The NAACP was founded in 1909 and is the largest and oldest civil rights organization in the country. According to the NAACP website, chapters exist to “ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race.” The new UT chapter plans to hold many fundraiser and volunteer events, or as Watkins called them, “inspirational events.” One such event is going to the Toledo Jail and Juvenile Detention Center. Watkins said the goal is to visit African American men and women to “inspire them about education and life, outside of prison and jail and let them know that there is a place — and a next time that you can do to change your life and be a better person.” Royster said the new chapter hopes to have two to three volunteer events each month to “provide students the op-
portunity to be active in the community and on campus.” When the organization becomes official in the first week of October, elections for the executive board will be held. “One of our goals is to get it up and running so when we leave, the juniors, sophomores, and freshman can continue to practice this chapter here,” Watkins said. Recruitment for the new chapter will start Wednesday, Sept. 25. Watkins said the group will table in front of the Student Union by the fountain and will be passing out candy and flyers. They will also collect contact information so they “can have a meeting and get the process going.” Helping Watkins and Royster with the organization and recruitment process are Troy Crowell, a fourth-year double majoring in English and education, and Chante Jackson, a fourth-year communication major. Crowell said he joined because he wanted to “be a part of something that has so much
great history in the country.” “A lot of people really don’t fully understand and really don’t know what the NAACP is about, Crowell said, “so what we are trying to do — what we’re practicing to do — is to bring this back to campus so that we can get people to really realize what it is about and what it’s here for.” Jackson said she was surprised to learn there wasn’t already an NAACP on campus. “I think that a lot of change that it will bring about is being more involved with Toledo and legal aspects and being more involved with things that are going on in Toledo and not just on campus,” she said. The NAACP chapter would like to be involved in more than just the issues the NAACP is known for tackling, Royster said. “What I noticed on campus is when organizations begin, they center themselves with only different people interested in their organization; the NAACP wants to be the opposite of that.”
NEWSPAPER STAFF
New business manager, news editor named at IC By Amanda Eggert
Associate Community Editor
The Independent Collegian has named new people to two leadership positions. Jennah Romansky, a second-year double majoring in international relations and chemistry, will serve as the business manager. Romansky has been the IC circulation manager since February supervising the delivery staff and monitoring distribution numbers. As the business manager, Romansky will focus on sales, marketing and managing the business team. Romansky said her goal is to get the business department fully staffed and increase revenue. “Even though it’s not my major, I just really like newspapers, spe-
cifically what the IC is and what it entails,” she said. Samantha Rhodes, a second-year majoring in communication, will serve as the news editor. Rhodes started at the IC in May as a staff reporter. As the news editor, she will focus on working with the writers and taking a leadership role. “I’m really just excited to be a part of something that reaches so many students,” she said. Rhodes said her goal is to learn her new job quickly and efficiently in order to bring the news section to the next level. The IC, which is the University of Toledo’s independent student newspaper, is operated by the Collegian Media Foundation, a nonprofit organization.
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EDITORIAL
Dining impossible
Reduced dining hours cause problems for students who just want to eat It’s unavoidable that, as The University of Toledo balances its budget, there will be casualties. But there is a difference between trimming the fat and mindlessly slashing services. The recent cuts to dining hours and locations have become an inconvenience to many students, and not just those who have a meal plan. Dining hours were reduced or cut altogether after evaluating the amount of dining swipes used at all of the dining areas. Hours increased in only one location. The College of Business and Innovation’s convenience store, iCrave in Presidents’ Hall and the dining hall in Horton International House have been closed. Hours were decreased to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday in the South dining hall. Hours increased in Ottawa East dining hall to 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. If the data presented by Auxiliary Services takes into account all of the student traffic, then that seems good on paper. Plus, Joy Seifert from auxiliary services has promised that there will be mini Provisions on Demand locations in International House by the end of the semester. But the kind of sweeping changes we’ve seen need to be tempered by a logical plan that takes all the variables of college life into account. Some students can’t get to These aggresplaces that are open and the hours are not convenient to a sive cuts don’t lot of student schedules. seem in line with Commuters and students who live in dorms eat food UT’s well-touted, from the Student Union, student-centered evident in the lines snaking philosophy. They around food stations. Most of the stands in the Student seem like hardUnion are open weekdays nosed business from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. But decisions that students aren’t at school specifically between 10 and treat students as 8 p.m. Classes can start at 8 bystanders rather a.m. and end after 9 p.m., and than customers. students who live on campus — well, they’re usually on campus even longer than that. No, it might not make sense to keep all of the dining halls open — so how about an alternative, like multiple machines around campus with pre-packaged meals inside? There are some in University Hall and the Law Center. This alternative is not a particularly healthy choice, but it’s something. More machines would be nice in different locations that have more student traffic. If administrators introduced an idea like this, we could also address the safety concerns presented by both the current and former dining situations. Carter dining services are open until 2 a.m. every day of the week. These hours are great if you live in Carter, but those who don’t have to walk across campus if they are hungry at 1:30 a.m. — especially on weekends when Night Watch ends at 10 p.m. Over and over, we hear administrators talk about improving UT’s “customer service” and listen to their plans of making everyday things seem exceptional. And you’d think anything to do with food service would be at the top of their priority list — ‘eating’ is a big area of concern with students, right next to ‘sleeping’ and ‘exams.’ But these aggressive cuts don’t seem in line with UT’s welltouted, student-centered philosophy. They seem like hardnosed business decisions that treat students as bystanders rather than customers. College students stay up late cramming for tests and need to eat food at strange times; there should be food available to those who are paying thousands of dollars for meal plans.
COMMENTARY
Bike share program raises concerns Do you like to bike? university if done right. This question is at the Then, the money will not top of the University take away from education of Toledo’s Student dollars. Government’s mind. What I propose is that How many people UT funds the bike-share would want to rent program with funds a bike through the from customers. So let’s bike-share program? first begin with paying It wouldn’t surprise the $2 million dollars me if they didn’t think allocated to the project. for little over three We could pay for this with tenths of a nanoadvertising on the bikes second about whether and bike corrals, but we IC COLUMNIST someone would be would mainly pay for willing to pay to bike it with op-in bike share around campus. membership fees. Chances are the program will be In New York City their bike-share is funded with a combination of govern$95 for an Annual Membership, $25 ment grants and directly by the unifor a Seven-Day Membership and $9.95 versity. So, in other words, it is funded for a 24-Hour Membership. So how by other people’s taxes who may not about for our bike-share program we be using the bikes and the money you charge $39.99 per semester, $9.99 for a paid for your education. Seven-Day Membership and $4.99 for a Bike-sharing is cool and hip and all, 24-Hour Membership. but what isn’t cool is funding an idea According to UT, there are currently with other people’s money that didn’t 23,000 students that attend. If we cut volunteer to give it up. It is fundamenthat in half to represent the number of tally wrong to make people pay for a students active on the main campus, project or idea that they do not wish to the new number is 11,500. Now cut participate in. It’s exactly like when 11 that in half to represent the number members of Toledo City Council and of people who want to be part of the Mayor Bell gave $50,000 of taxpayer’s bike-share program and that comes money to two charities totally unafto 5,750 or about 25%. If all 5,750 got filiated with the city of Toledo. Toledo the semester-long membership, the taxpayers had no decision in their genbike-share program would generate erosity, just like taxpayers all over the $229,942.50 in revenue a semester. I country or like students paying general can’t imagine they would have over fees for programs like this. $50,000 in variable costs or expenses I propose that, instead of being per semester, unless the university part of this nation’s nearly $17 trillion paid some bureaucrat way too much problem, UT uses funds from willing or hired too many people to move the participants. It could easily be done, bikes around and fix them. and could in fact bring revenue to the Our final profit estimate is
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$179,942.50; double that to account for two semesters per year and you get $359,885. With that much money per year the university, could pay off the bike-share program in about five and a half years with membership fees alone. These numbers are just estimates. To add on to that, UT could garner ad revenue with ads placed at bike corrals and by having local businesses pay a onetime fee to advertise on a bike. This would be good for the businesses because they would get a relatively low cost per view advertising investment, and it would be good for the university because they would essentially get paid for owning bikes. These ads would give each bike a sense of life, just like the gocarts at the put-put racetrack, and they would help deter theft. Who would steal a Fifth Third, Oasis or EatStreet bike when everyone knows that kind of bike only exist in the UT bike-share program? I would like a bike-share program, but at the same time I wouldn’t even dare taking from others to pay for what I want. That is my desire — and chances are some people don’t feel the same. All people that want a bikeshare program should pay for it, and if there is simply not enough demand, then that’s the market telling us that a bike-share program is not an efficient allocation of resources. I truly hope this administration considers these points before they go any further with the bike-share idea. As much as I like bikes, it’s not cool to force a student who has no interest in biking around campus to pay through increased fees for the select few that do. Ron Johns is a fourth-year majoring in marketing and entrepreneurship.
COMMENTARY
Tears like raindrops: how 9/11 changed my life I was seven years from my principal’s old in 2001 when phone, letting him the Pentagon was know she heard the struck by the plane news and was rushing that changed to pick my sister and America. My me up. She needed father was in to take us home and downtown Washhave us all together. ington, DC, only All we had was each minutes away from other. Daddy was the Pentagon. I was possibly gone forever, in second grade and and she needed us by my principal rushed her side. into my classroom I began to cry, softly to pull me out and quietly, without before my teacher making any sudden could turn on the COMMUNITY EDITOR movements. My prinTV. I sat down in cipal looked at me. his office, his wife sitting motionless “Your tears are like raindrops,” he with a look of worry on her face, said, “You’re so small but they fall holding a cup of hot tea for me. I heavy.” He wiped them off my face. can’t quite describe the pain I felt I don’t remember much after that, that day. It was a mixture of solitude other than the joy that came about and desperate hope. The truth is, a day later when I heard my father nobody knew if I would see my survived. father again. When my father moved to the I sat quietly taking it all in. I United States in 2000, we didn’t could hear my mom’s voice coming know how long it would take to be
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reunited again. The decision was quickly made when 9/11 happened, and on Dec. 14, 2001, I was in America with my mother and sister. It wasn’t just the fear of losing my dad that changed the course of my future, but the aftermath of the attacks. Immigration laws became strict, and rightfully so. However, as time went on, they weren’t just strict, but irrational and unreasonable. As I grew up in the United States, I faced a lot of discrimination and racism. When I was 15, the laws changed yet again, making it even harder for my family to gain any kind of legal permit or residency. I was already a junior in college by the time I was a mere senior in high school, and yet I was still denied financial aid to finish my degree. I was voted “most likely to succeed” by my classmates, but had no route to my success. I was denied basic things. Little things like showing an ID to see a film with friends were stressful. I
was of age, but had no way to prove it. It started eating away at me. Before I knew it, I was deep in depression. My life came to a halt. This summer I found myself in a Spanish-style building, blocks away from the Senate Office Buildings — just a metro ride away from the Pentagon. I realized I was holding documents, survey results, speeches, photos of politicians and a list of amendments. I was holding an entire case, a strategic-plan, to discuss immigration reform and immigrant rights with these officials. This was the place that started it all more than a decade ago. I went from hiding in the shadows for fear of deportation, to walking straight into the Senate buildings. I took part in democracy, watched history develop before my eyes and discussed policies and laws with people I never thought I would have the chance to meet. As the day came to an end, I walked to the station to take the metro home. It was pouring. I was
wearing sandals and I purposely stepped in puddles, as if I needed to feel that rain that day, in that place. As I got closer to the station, I began to cry. The place that started it all — my migration, the fears and depression, and now the reform that could drastically change the outcome of my life — I was there. It’s as if DC was a part of me that I had not yet encountered. I thought it was mostly the rain that was damping my blazer, when I realized it wasn’t the rain but my tears. Falling heavy like raindrops. I am no longer a victim. Not of 9/11, or the failed Peruvian government, or of laws written in a time of confusion and panic. No, I am a voice, joined together with the amazing team I was blessed to serve along with, that became a mighty sound: a hymn of freedom. Veralucia Mendoza is a former University of Toledo student who last attended in the spring of 2012, and the Community editor.
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Women’s golf defends title
The University of Toledo women’s golf team set a school record for the lowest 54-hole stroke total as they successfully defended their Redbird Invitational title Monday. UT held a three-shot lead over Bowling Green State University entering the final round of the tournament, which took place at Illinois State’s par-72, 6,074yard Weibring Golf Club. They responded with their best round of the day to post a 12-stroke victory over Ball State and finished 26-over par 890 (297,295,298) — two strokes better than the Rockets 2005 and 2007 numbers. “I’m extremely proud of our performance,” Toledo Head Coach Nicole Hollingsworth said in a UT release. “It was a total team effort the entire weekend, and I was really happy of how we hung in there during a couple of stretches when we struggled. The course played tough today with 20 mph winds and the greens were hard and firm. We played smart and were forced to hit shots that we are not used to.” The Rockets play this weekend, travelling to East Lansing for Michigan State’s Mary Fossum Invitational. UT will play 35 holes on Saturday, Sept. 14 followed by 18 holes on Sunday
Detmer wins MAC West player of the week award UT junior kicker Jeremiah Detmer was named MAC West special teams player of the week for his performance in the Rockets 38-23 loss at Missouri last Saturday. The Hilliard, Ohio native went a perfect 3-of-3 on field goals, bringing his consecutive field goal total to 22, just one short of the school record held by Alex Steigerwald and eight short of the NCAA mark of Washington’s Chuck Nelson. Detmer connected on 24, 46, and 41-yard field goals, as well as handling the punting duties for the first time in his college career. He averaged 30.0 on three punts. Detmer was a thirdteam All-MAC selection last year, finishing 2012 by hitting his final 17 field goal attempts.
MacLeod wins weekly award UT senior forward Rachel Macleod was named the Mid-American Conference offensive player of the week by the league office Monday. This marks the second time in MacLeod’s career that she has been picked as the league’s top offensive performer. MacLeod scored three goals in UT’s 3-2 victory over No. 22 Pepperdine last Sunday at Scott Park, helping Toledo defeat a nationally ranked opponent for the first time in School history. She became only the eighth player in school history to register at least three goals in a match.
Former UT swimmer to compete in London
Former UT swimmer Gillian Staudt will be competing in the PruHealth World Triathalon Sunday, Sept. 15 in London, England. She will complete a 1,500-meter swim, followed by a 40-kilometer bike ride and finish with a 10-kilometer run.
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FOOTBALL
UT welcomes E. Washington to Glass Bowl for home opener
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After competing at SEC schools for the first two weeks, the Rockets will make their 2013 Glass Bowl debut Saturday night when they host the Eastern Washington Eagles at 7 p.m. EWU is ranked No. 2 in the FCS poll and beat No. 25 Oregon State on the road in week one. The Eagles are averaging over 600 yards of total offense through their first two contests. By Jay Skebba Sports Editor
If you thought the University of Toledo football team would catch a break playing Eastern Washington after facing two schools from the SEC to start the season, think again. The Eagles may be a part of college football’s Championship Subdivision, known to some as the NCAA’s minor leagues. However, don’t confuse them with most other teams at that level who only travel and schedule the big boys to collect a paycheck in exchange for a beat down. Eastern Washington captured the 2010 FCS National Championship and advanced to the semifinal round last year. In their first game
this season, they were paid $450,000 to travel to No. 25 Oregon State. They stunned them with a 49-46 upset on a last-second field goal. Toledo hopes the $325,000 they’re paying the Eagles is the only thing Eastern Washington leaves with on Saturday. “You look at them on film, across the board, position by position, they’re a tremendous football team,” said UT head coach Matt Campbell at his weekly Monday press conference. “They’re extremely well coached. You can tell that they’ve won in their program’s history because they play that way.” EWU is ranked No. 2 in the FCS rankings and are averaging 611 yards of offense per game.
If you go... What: Toledo (0-2) vs Eastern Washington (2-0) Where: Glass Bowl — Toledo, Ohio When: Saturday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. TV: ESPN3 Radio: AM 1370 Spread: UT by 3.5 Key for UT: The defense must be able to contain QB Vernon Adams and get pressure on him often. Prediction: The Eagles are no ordinary FCS school, but they’re still just that — an FCS school. UT has more talent and should earn their first win of the season, 38-24.
Quarterback Vernon Adams is completing an astounding 76 percent of his passes to the tune of 709 yards and nine touchdowns against two interceptions. He can also make plays with his feet, evidenced by his 152 yards rushing and two scores through two games. Like Florida’s Jeff Driskel and Missouri’s James Franklin, the UT defense will be faced with the challenge of slowing down a dual-threat QB. “If it’s not there, he’ll take off and run,” said senior defensive end Jayrone Elliot. “But at the same time, he can sit back there and shred you from passing. He trusts his guys a lot and believes they can make plays. It’s going to
be key that we keep him in the pocket and get after him.” Terrance Owens has faced significantly tougher opponents and defenses through the first two weeks, and it shows in his numbers. Owens is completing just 54 percent of his passes and has thrown four interceptions and just one touchdown. He threw three costly picks against the Tigers last Saturday and has come under heavy scrutiny from media and fans. As Campbell pointed out, two of T.O.’s three interceptions Saturday were of the “fluky” variety — the ball slipping out of his hands on one, and him slipping on another. See Home opener / 8 »
Linebacker Junior Sylvestre already stepping up, emerging as a leader for young Toledo D.
By Blake Bacho
Associate Sports Editor
Linebacker Junior Sylvestre isn’t your average defensive football player. You won’t see him in the middle of a swarming huddle, shouting and chanting in an attempt to fire up his teammates. He isn’t the guy who will slam into an opponent’s facemask to gloat after every tackle. And he won’t take any personal victories from a loss. All that matters to Sylvestre is the next play — and getting that next victory. “I just try to lead by example,” he said. “I’m the type of person that let’s my play do the talking.” The former South Broward high school track and football star is in his third year as a Rocket, a veteran in a relatively young defensive unit. He played in all 13 games last season, recording 49 tackles — 30 more than in his freshman year — and one tackle for a loss. But numbers and records mean little to the soft-spoken Florida native, even now when he is leading the team in tackles after their first two games of the 2013 season. “The stats come by the side,” Sylvestre said. “I am really just out there playing team ball and I don’t really look at the stats like that.” Another key attribute for the 6-foot, 222-pound linebacker is his speed.
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Linebacker Junior Sylvestre wraps up Cincinnati quarterback Munchie Legaux during UT’s victory over the Bearcats Oct. 20 at the Glass Bowl. Sylvestre is leading the Rockets with 24 total tackles in his first full season as a starter. The junior from Hollywood, Fla., was also a track star in high school.
The only player on the roster faster than Sylvestre is senior wide receiver Bernard Reedy. The former track star was clocked at 4.41 in the 40-yard dash this spring, 0.01 seconds slower than Reedy. Still, don’t expect Sylvestre to be calling for a race anytime soon.
“I used to be a sprinter, but I gained a lot of weight when I got here,” he said. “I am still quick, but Reedy’s still got me.” Sylvestre was more than quick before putting on weight to play linebacker. During his junior year of high school, he ran on a
4x400 relay team that placed 2nd in the state. His quick feet would have given him an opportunity to run track for numerous local colleges, but Sylvestre, who had never even left his home state of Florida, was eager to see what else the country had to offer. And he was eager to play
football for the Rockets. “Coming out of high school, Toledo was the only school that really stuck through it through signing day and I really liked the coaching staff at the time,” he said. “The coaches really See Sylvestre / 8 »
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SOCCER
Toledo posts 2-1 showing at the YSU invitational, improves to 4-3 in 2013 By Austin Henry and Blake Bacho
Sports Reporter and Associate Sports Editor
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Senior forward Rachel MacLeod maneuvers around a Wave defender Sunday at Scott Park. MacLeod scored three goals to help UT pull the upset against No. 22 Pepperdine, the school’s first victory over a top-25 team.
Rockets upset No. 22 Pepperdine, fall to Pitt Panthers on the road
MacLeod nets eighth hat trick in Toledo history
By Marcus Dodson Sports Reporter
The University of Toledo women’s soccer team upset 22nd-ranked Pepperdine on Sunday, following a loss at Pittsburgh on Friday. UT knocked off Pepperdine in a thriller with a hat trick from fourth-year forward Rachel MacLeod on their way to a 3-2 victory. This was the first home win of the season and also the first win over a ranked opponent in school history. MacLeod became the eighth player in school history to score three or more goals in a game and now owns the fourth spot in program history with 26 career goals. The last time a Rocket scored at least three goals in a game was in 2009 when Brittany Hensler scored a hat trick against Kent State. Coming into Sunday’s game, Toledo lost four of their first five games with their only win coming at Youngstown State. With UT averaging just one goal per game, Toledo’s head coach Brad Evans made some changes to the formation and style of play to allow more scoring opportunities. “We wanted to change some things in our tactics and formation to give our girls up top more chances and to put more pressure on defenses,” Evans said. Those adjustments were tested as trouble arrived early for UT in the form of Pepperdine third-year forward Lynn Williams, who scored her first goal of the day in the 29th minute. Shortly after in the 36th minute, MacLeod put in her first goal of the afternoon when she split the defense, shook the goalie and drilled into the back of the net. The
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“The true emphasis about T.O. is how does he respond?” Campbell said. “How he responded is that he gave our team a chance to win the game. He responds by taking us right down the field the next two times and makes the game 24-23. “Has he played the best in the first two games? No, he hasn’t. But he is a guy that’s a winner and giving us a chance to win games. Certainly some of the plays he made, we wouldn’t have had a chance to win without his play.” Campbell made it known he has his fifth-year QB’s back, as do his teammates. “With [Owens] being a quarterback, that’s who you always look to in a win or a loss because the quarterback’s the captain of the team,” said senior running back David
game-tying goal gave the Rockets momentum going into the half. Less than five minutes into the second half, MacLeod netted her second goal of the day and gave Toledo their first lead of the game. MacLeod received a pass from second-year Kika Hernandez deep in Pepperdine territory and fired a low bullet past the goalie. Second-year keeper Sam Tiongson made eight saves on the day, which allowed the Rockets to stay knotted with Pepperdine through some dicey moments in the second half. “Sam’s shot stopping has improved a lot in the past year and she showed great patience and technique,” Evans said. “She had a really strong game and it was good to see her rebound against a really good team.” With 10 minutes remaining in the game, UP firstyear goalie Hannah Seabert played a long ball up top that found Williams, who scored a breakaway goal and her second goal of the day to tie things up 2-2. In the final minutes of the half, MacLeod would get the best of the goal-a-thon between the two forwards, beating the goalie on a penalty with just 1:34 left in regulation to clinch it. UT second-year Angelica Hernandez played a ball up the line to Macleod who beat one defender and then got cut down by another defender in the box, leading to the penalty kick. “It was late in the game, fatigue was sitting in, but it was like Rachel had another gear when she turned the corner and went into the box,” Evans said. Given MacLeod’s knack for
scoring goals and her recent hot streak, Evans had to like UT’s chances when she took the PK. “You expect her to step up, she’s a senior, she’s experienced and she’s a goal scorer,” he said. “You expect her to grab the ball and take the kick confidently. I didn’t know what the result was going to be, but I did know she was going to take that ball and go for it, there was no doubt in my mind.” Macleod put her shot in the lower left corner of the net, giving her and the Rockets their third goal of the day, which proved to be the gamewinning score. The Rockets improved their record to 2-4-0 while the Waves dropped to 2-2-1. On Sept 8.,Toledo traveled to Pittsburgh where they were defeated by the Panthers 1-0. Pitt took their second corner kick of the game and senior forward Katelyn Lippert crossed a ball into the box that found senior defender Morgan Sharick who headed it into the back of the net. The Rockets failed to generate enough offense to equal the score and were shut out for the first time this year. “To be successful in soccer you need at least seven players to play well, and we just did not have that on that day,” Evans said. Pitt put 14 shots on goal and applied heavy pressure the entire game, making it hard for Toledo to find room to score in the mid-field. Toledo is off until they host Indiana State on Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. and then Dayton on Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. The Rockets begin Mid-American Conference play the following weekend against Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan.
Fluellen. “But in reality, we all believe in T.O. because he’s done it before, he’s proven it in the past. We need to get around T.O., get his confidence back up and get ready for the next game.” One of a quarterback’s best friends is a healthy running game, which Fluellen has supplied the Rockets with for over a year now. Last week, Fluellen became the first back in UT history to rush for over 100 yards (111) and also hit the century mark in yards receiving (100). He hauled in a career-high 10 passes against the Tigers. “To be a complete, allaround back, your job is not just to run all the time,” Fluellen said. “Your coaches may ask you to catch the ball, and that’s what you have to do.” After two weeks and about 3,000 miles of frequent flyer miles, the Rockets are happy to finally make their return to
the Glass Bowl for the home opener Saturday at 7 p.m. “It’s great to be back home in front of our great fans,” Elliot said. “I’m expecting a crazy environment being that it’s our first home game. I’m really excited just to get back out there with the guys, make plays and try to get a win.” UT could certainly use a victory before going back on the road the next two games to begin MAC play against Central Michigan and Ball State. Elliot said there’s a sense of urgency this week to get the first one against Eastern Washington. “Once you get the first win down, I feel like [they’ll keep coming],” he said. “They have a lot of hungry guys with a chip on their shoulder to show everyone they deserve to be D-I and can play with the best of the best. They’re going to come in here very confident — and they should be.”
The University of Toledo women’s volleyball team increased their record to 4-3 at this past weekend’s YSU Invitational, with victories over St. Francis and Youngstown State and a loss to Tulane. Fourth-year outside hitter Lauren Rafdal tied her career high of 25 kills against Tulane, but Toledo’s first opponent of the weekend still managed to silence the Rockets with a 3-1 (24-26, 25-1, 25-17, 28-26) victory. Assisting Rafdal with 10 kills and a team-best .381 attack percentage was fourth-year middle blocker Dakota Harkins. Each of the 18 digs from first-year Ellen Hays and six blocks from fourthyear Becca Reidy were no match for the Green Wave’s high-tempo attack. “Tulane was a good team, and we knew coming in that it was going to be a difficult match,” head coach Greg Smith said. “We played well on defense, but with as many service errors as we had it’s hard to win anything.” Even Rafdal’s four points in the fourth set couldn’t help the Rockets, who ended the game with a service error. Smith viewed the loss philosophically. “Every loss is a learning experience,” he said. “It shows us what we need to improve upon. I thought we stuck with them.” The Rockets returned to the court after only a halfhour break to make quick work of Saint Francis (2520, 25-16, 25-16). Multiple kills by OH Jordan Kielty and Reidy — and a team-high four blocks by Harkins — proved to Smith that the limited break time between matches wasn’t going to slow his team down. “In our next game against Saint Francis we only had roughly 30 minutes to rest,” Smith said. “But we still executed well. We decided to test out our 6-2 offense that we have been working on in practice and they executed it fluently and it worked in our favor.” Smith was also pleased with the number of different players who were able to rotate in during the Rockets’ second match. “It was great getting everybody into the game and seeing girls that don’t get in as often work in a
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played a huge role in me coming up here. I wanted to leave the state and experience how it was in Ohio.”
“I learned to play more consistent and to be in the film room way more You really got to prepare yourself for the games, and [Molls and Bell] did a great job of doing that and of involving me when I was a sophomore. I am trying to do the same.” JUNIOR SYLVESTRE Linebacker
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Senior outside hitter Jordan Kielty had 13 kills in the deciding set against Youngstown State Sunday to help guide the Rockets to 3-2 victory over the hosting school. Kielty is fourth on the team with 42 kills this season.
game situation,” he said. Following Friday’s backto-back games, UT pulled out a solid 3-2 win Saturday against the hosting Youngstown State Penguins in what would be Toledo’s final match of the weekend (25-22, 17-25, 25-18, 19-25, 15-6). Kielty’s 13 kills, Reidy’s 12 kills, Rafdal’s 11 kills, and
What’s next for volleyball? Up next for the UT volleyball team is the North Harbour Marriot Classic in Portland, Ore., Sept. 13 and 14. The Rockets will square off against Portland, Oregon State and UC-Davis.
Harkins’ 10 kills led Toledo in the victory, where the Rockets again utilized they’re newly practiced 6-2 offense. Fourth-year Adria Pryor and second-year Alex Hines combined for 46 total assists. “This is the kind of games we need, against a good team,
leadership mantle left by graduated linebackers Robert Bell and Dan Molls. The defensive duo combined for a whopping 266 tackles last season, a stat that Sylvestre attributes to their dedication to practice. “I learned to play consistent and to be in the film room way more,” he said. “You really got to prepare yourself for the games, and [Molls and Bell] did a great job of doing that and of involving me when I was a sophomore. I am trying to do the same.” Sylvestre is not yet that noisy fiery presence football fans usually see in a defensive huddle, but he said he’s working on it. “I have a lot of young dudes playing around me and I have to speak up,” he said. “I am naturally a quiet person, so I have to speak up a little more and I am still working on it. We have a couple other guys that have really stepped up, too.” Despite his reserved nature, Sylvestre has drawn the attention of head coach Matt Campbell for the dedication to practice he learned from
on the road where they go into extra sets,” Smith said. “I am very pleased with the hustle our team put forth, especially pulling out the win at the end after we lost the second and third sets.” UT came out with five straight points in the fifth set, securing an early lead and giving them a 3-0 record for five-set matches this season. The Rockets will look for continued success as they travel west to compete in the Portland/Oregon State Challenge this weekend. Toledo’s first match of the tournament will be Friday at 2 p.m. against the Pilots, followed by an 8 p.m. match against the Beavers. For Smith, the tournament will be a chance to further test his team’s new offensive scheme. “I’m looking into implementing the 6-2 offense a lot more into the routine game plan,” he said. “With us being away again next week, I am looking forward to getting back at it and making the needed adjustments.”
Molls and Bell the last two seasons. “It’s funny — you talk about how if you practice well, you play well,” coach Campbell said. “And he is that kind of guy. He had an unbelievable spring practice for us, and a really good fall camp and he is continuing that.” Although Sylvestre is happy with his own performance so far, as well as that of the defense, he still sees areas of their play in need of improvement in order for Toledo to get a win this Saturday in the Glass Bowl. He and the Rockets are looking to get things back on track after dropping the first two games of the year to a couple of formidable Southeastern Conference opponents. He may not be the noisiest of defensive backs, but Sylvestre is counting on a noisy home-field crowd to cheer Toledo to the first win of their 2013 season. “It is an exciting feeling playing the first home game and seeing the home fans,” Sylvestre said. “Hopefully we can get this first win. “
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10 a.m. -- SBA/Red Cross Blood Drive; Law Center SLK Lounge. 5:30 p.m. -- Miss Representation, documentary-style film features interviews from women leaders as they provide an inside look at the media and its message about women; Nitschke Autiorium, Engineering Complex. Friday, Sept. 13 7:30 p.m.-- Earthquake: Evidence of a Restless Planet, lecture; explores the forces that transform the surface of our planet; Ritter Planetarium. 7:30 p.m. -- Breakfast with Curtis; film. Guest filmmaker, Laura Colella will screen her film, Center for Performing Arts-PA 1039. Saturday, Sept. 14 4:30 p.m.-- President’s Tailgate, free food, games and prizes and a live DJ. Chance to meet UT President Lloyd Jacobs; outside Rocket Hall near University Parks Trail.
IN BRIEF Startup weekend to create business opportunities for students The Second Annual Startup Weekend Toledo will be held from 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at The University of Toledo in the Nitschke Technology Commercialization Complex. All Startup Weekend events follow the same basic model: Anyone is welcome to pitch a startup idea and receive feedback from peers. Teams form around top ideas, as determined by popular vote, and then it’s a 54-hour frenzy of business model creation, coding, designing and market validation. The weekend will culminate with presentations in front of local entrepreneurial leaders with another opportunity for critical feedback. Participants in the Startup Weekend Toledo also will be invited to enter the fourth annual Innovation Enterprises Challenge Business Plan Competition (for UT faculty, staff and students) or the next Pitch & Pour Start-Up Business Plan Competition. For more information contact Ariss at sonny.ariss@utoledo.edu.
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Headliner Reel Big Fish will perform at this year’s Music Fest at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 followed by The White Panda
Six bands to take the stage outside Memorial Field House By Olivia Contreras Staff Reporter
There’s a rave happening on campus — Music Fest 2013 is here. The fourth annual festival will take place Friday, Sept. 13, from 3 p.m. until midnight in the empty field in front of Memorial Field House. It is a free event for any current students, staff and community members. The first Music Fest in 2010 attracted 2,000 people. After about 8,000 people came out last year, Amelia Acuna, assistant director of University Communications, predicts the largest crowd yet. Acts this year include The Lonely Friends — winners of UT’s local Band Challenge — The Contours featuring Sylvester Potts, Alexander Zonjic with The Motor City Horns, Josh Gracin, Reel Big Fish, and The White Panda. Big headliners in the past have included We the Kings, Cartel and Bowling for Soup, and now Reel Big Fish at this year’s Music Fest.
Headlining band aims to ‘reel’ in the crowd By Veralucia Mendoza Community Editor
Some bands spark and fizzle — others are built to endure. That’s the case for Reel Big Fish, headliner for this year’s UT Music Fest. “For the fine folks in Toledo, we hope we can give them a good time,” said drummer Ryland Steen in a phone interview. “We’re always excited to play at university shows because you never know what’s going to happen.” On UT’s stage, Steen will join bandmates Aaron Barrett on vocals and guitar, Dan Regan on trombone, John
Reel Big Fish is a ska-punk band that gained popularity in the mid 1990’s. They were considered underground back then and had a large following among college students. Today, they tour to different countries and play an average of 250 shows a year, according to their website. Acuna said students’ positive reaction to past country musicians at Music Fest led to the selection of another country act: Josh Gracin. Gracin, a Michigan native, was first seen on the second season of American Idol. During his appearance on the show, he was serving in the United States Marine Corps. After being honorably discharged in 2004, he began his music career with his self-titled debut album. He is making a stop for Music Fest 2013 though he is in the midst of his “Drink it Gone” summer
tour. For the last act, Acuna said Music Fest organizers wanted something “a little different,” and came up with electronic mashup duo The White Panda. The White Panda launched in 2009 between two friends who embarked on mashup careers. All of Panda’s music, from the first release to the most recent are available for free download on their website www. thewhitepanda.com “They are a DJ-type feel,” Acuna said, “Which is really different and something that we are just excited to showcase for the students and community this year.” This year, Music Fest is scheduled a day before UT’s first home game against Eastern Washington. A pep rally will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., led by head coach Matt Campbell. In addition, Rocksy the mascot will also be celebrating her 2nd
birthday at the pep rally. Acuna said there will be many opportunities to win prizes or receive free giveaways throughout the day, mainly through social media competitions. Most of the gifts will not be revealed until the day of the event, but students and community members should expect to see a Samsung tablet and Barnes & Noble gift card as two of the prizes to be won. Like past years, there will be vendors selling food at Music Fest — Gradkowskis, Po Mo’s Ribs and Vito’s Pizza among them. Also, the National Guard will provide a rock climbing wall. Many of the sponsors will be there and have their own tents and giveaways. Sponsors include the University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo Rockets Sports Properties, The Blade, Buckeye Cable System, Toledo.com, Treu House of Munch, Yark Fiat, Metzgers and WXUT.
Christianson on trumpet, Derek Gibbs on bass, and Matt Appleton on saxophone and vocal harmonies. The ska-punk band gained popularity in the midto-late-‘90s with their self-released album “Everything Sucks,” a work that gained them a large college student following. In the early 2000s they began to tour other countries and played larger venues. Most recently, they were part of the Vans Warped Tour 2013. The band plays an average of 250 shows a year, according to the Reel Big Fish website. Steen described these shows as a “wild circus of organized chaos that makes you jump and shout for joy.”
Steen began playing drums at the age of 12 and has been with Reel Big Fish for the past eight years. Although he’s played with bands such as Maroon 5 and Kris Allen, he said everything leads back to Reel Big Fish. “My heart lies with Reel Big Fish,” he said. The band combines elements of jazz, country, and heavy metal in their music. But historically they were part of the ska scene movement and, as Steen said, “they are loud and proud about that.” Although the band spends a lot of time on the road, most of the guys are in committed relationships. “It takes someone strong and inde-
pendent to be in this kind of relationship…It’s a lot of face-timing and a lot of phone calls,” he said. Steen makes time for his wife of seven years. The couple doesn’t have children — Steen said their labradoodle is enough of responsibility. Steen said the band doesn’t have practice sessions since they perform so often. “The energy will explode out of the stage,” he said. “We’re ready to get into the trenches and party with the concert goers.” In preparation for Music Fest 2013, Steen said there will be “a lot of jello shots and a lot of pizza eating.” “We’re like a lion ready to pound on a gazelle, but in a good way,” he said energetically. “It’s a rough house but with good vibes and hugs.”
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Bohemian Rhapsody: Your fashion guide to Music Fest 2013 What would our college years be if we didn’t let loose, rock out or rebel a little? Music Fest is right around the corner, giving us the chance to release some steam as the reality of exams, quizzes and papers set in. For our parents/grandparents, the release was Woodstock; a 3-day concert originating in Bethel, New York. During a time of political turmoil, the young adults wanted nothing more than peace and music (and maybe a little weed). The care-free, hippie counterculture produced a style coined Boho-chic, short for Bohemian, that has influenced our waning summer days. Here are some ways you can include the look into your Music Fest wardrobe.
Bring Out Your Inner Woodstock
Music Fest gives you the opportunity to pay homage to your favorite bands/artists by expressing fan devotion through clothing. Boho has no set criteria, but there are some key items that will put your look together and bring out your inner Woodstock. Pull out those ripped up jeans your mom thought she threw out years ago. Put on that tattered Rolling Stones sweatshirt and be willing to get a little dirty. Concerts always guarantee an adventure, and a fun experience you’ll remember for a lifetime.
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Columnist Isis Darks wears a Bohemian inspired outfit, complete with a band t-shirt and romantic white maxi skirt. She adds a grungy edge with her leather boots.
By now, I’m sure you’ve noticed I am obsessed with Forever 21 has chiffon fabric maxi skirts. They are such skirts that flow for about a universal item that when $5-$15. paired with different pieces, Get Grungy you can basically fit any genre of style. The BoheI especially like to emulate mian look thrives on maxi the style of Boho Men. It skirts, probhas the ‘70s ably because funk patof the lightterns of Jimi hearted mood Hendrix increated as tertwined the fabric with the blows in the ‘90s indifwind. ference of For a Nirvana’s more femiflannel nine feel, go shirts and for a belly tainted shirt with your denim. maxi skirt. Boho Not comfortMen has able showing more of IC COLUMNIST your naval a grunge, area? Opt for “Don’t Kill a high waist maxi skirt and My Vibe” look, and can eascami, or a dressier tank with ily be done by going to your a cardigan. I like to add local thrift stores. There are an androgyny finish to my band tees at places like Hot Bohemian by wearing tenTopic and Spencer’s, but nis shoes or boots with my those can be pretty pricey if maxi skirts, or matching it you’re on a budget (they fall with a band tee. between $20 and $30). Since summer is coming As for flannel shirts, to a close, many stores have Goodwill, Savers and The maxi skirts on sale. CharAnderson’s carry many collotte Russe has the formfitors and sizes for low prices. ting pencil-like skirts for If you want to invest some $10-$15. These are especialmoney into a nice, thick ly comfortable because of flannel, Vans has quality the elasticity and soft fabric. products.
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Earth-tone canvas jackets are also great for both men and women. These are ideal for the concert, and can be beneficial as fall approaches. If you prefer to keep things trendy, opt for army fatigue jacket instead. Throw on a pair of John Lennon sunglasses to top off your grunge look and you’re ready to rock out!
Hardheaded Headware
I’ve observed that almost every musician, either during their entire career or for a brief time period, has had long hair. While I doubt you’ll be growing your hair to a rebellious length by this Friday, there are a few headpieces that will cause some stir just as well. Beanie hats with explicit messages, like A$AP Rocky’s line of headwear, are perfect if you want to push the envelope, and hats similar to these can be found on www.ShopJeen. com. This online store has fun items that will keep you coming back even after Music Fest. To keep it simple, solid color skull caps will give you that edgy look and keep you warm as the temperatures start to drop. For women,
get a bandana and tie it like a headband. You’ll keep your femininity while having a defiant demeanor. Bandanas can be found at any beauty supplies store, and only cost about $1.
Chinese festival to be celebrated on campus By Samuel Derkin Staff Reporter
University of Toledo students will have the opportunity to take part in The Chinese Moon Festival, a culturally rich harvest celebration, through an event sponsored by the Confucius Institute. The festival will take place Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union Auditorium. This will be the first celebration held at UT since the Confucius Institute became a recognized organization in 2009. The Moon Festival is a time for family and friends, steeped in tradition and relationships, according to assistant director Minhua Wu. “We regard UT as a big family,” she said. Wu said there will be interactive activities such as a do-it-yourself paper lantern booth, an Asian Market with souvenirs directly from China, Chinese handwriting booth and live performers. The performers will include current UT students, former Confucius Institute student Scott Ballard and Tai Chi performers from the Chinese Association of Greater Toledo. Pudding-filled moon cakes will be provided. “We hope that this will be a signature event for us,” Wu said. The Chinese Moon Festival is one of the most important traditional holidays in Chinese culture. Its purpose is to celebrate the gathering of family, express gratitude for the harvest and pray for good fortune and future. The folklore legends surrounding this seasonal holiday vary from region to region, but the core beliefs behind the festival remain the same. Legends play a big role in the mid-autumn Chinese festival, and Wu described
some of the most popular legends associated with the Moon Festival. In selfless sacrifice, the Jade Rabbit gave himself as food for immortals dressed as travelers. As a reward, the immortals gave the rabbit the place of honor as the “Jade Rabbit” in the Moon Palace. It is believed he sits with the other well-known legends such as Chang Er. According to the tale, Chang Er lived in a time when Earth was ruled by ten suns, each taking their turn to shine on the Earth. There came a time where all ten shone at the same time, scorching the world. But the Earth was saved, the legend said, by a strong yet tyrannical archer by the name of Hou Yi, who succeeded in shooting down nine of the ten suns. Hou Yi was to become ruler of the world for his bravery, and in order to retain his power, he stole an elixir of immortality from a goddess. His wife, Chang Er, stole and drank the elixir to save the world of her husband’s dictatorship. In drinking the potion, Chang Er found herself flying up to take her place in the Moon Palace, where she is said to stay to this day. Along with these tales, the holiday can be celebrated among students and their friends, Wu said. “The moon can be shared by everyone,” she said.
If you go What: The Chinese Moon Festival. Where: Student Union Auditorium. When: Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by: Confucius Institute
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John Swade (right), a second-year biology major, protests U.S. involvement with Syria with his brother and uncle on Sept. 6 at the corner of Secor Road and Central Ave. This protest occurred hours after President Barack Obama made his case for military action concerning the existence of chemical weapons in Syria during a press conference in Russia.
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basically left you alone. Whether you are a Christian, or Jewish, or Kurdish, or Druze, or Shiite, or Sunni, they didn’t really bother you much as long as you did not cause any trouble for the existing dictatorship.” Naddaf said that the citizens of Syria were able to practice their various religions freely. “They really let people practice their religion, really let them have their religious freedom and their political freedom, as long as they did not question the authority of the government or cause problems for the government,” he said. “So it’s kind of a funny balance. People were living in peace, all together.” The uprising in Syria is a result of other recent uprisings in countries like Egypt and Algeria, Naddaf said. The people of Syria started out with peaceful protests; Naddaf said that is no longer the case. “You had groups coming in from Al-Qaida, you have groups coming in from Pakistan, Afghanistan, all these extreme Muslim groups that want to change Syria into something like what they live in, the kind of country they live in,” Naddaf said. “They don’t want [the government] to be giving back to the Syrian people who are moderate. These guys are extremists; they’re radical Muslim extremists from different countries.” Naddaf said these foreign groups that are fighting in Syria are calling themselves the “Syrian Rebels” who are Muslim extremists from different countries. “Very few, in fact, are actually Syrian rebels
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that Devabhaktuni asked students multiple questions about gun situations, such as, “If I had a gun and said I was going to shoot you, how would you escape?” The lawsuit alleges Zhong was forced to withdraw from Devabhaktuni’s class because of the “repeated and unbearable offensive and abusive assault and
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see total enrollment is down, primarily because we just graduated a large class, but the [incoming] class is better in terms of their academic preparedness and the economic resources they bring,” Scarborough said. According to the freshman class profile, students’ high school grade point averages are at 3.2, a .06 percent increase from last fall, and ACT scores are up by .38 percent. Additionally, the estimated family contribution for the freshman class has increased by $1,623, totaling $7,569, and there are 133 more out-of-state students compared to last year. The census also stated that the first-year retention rate from fall 2012 is 67.4 percent, an increase from the fall 2011 retention rate of 62 percent. “We’re doing a better job of taking care of students, having better student satisfaction and probably doing a better job of enrolling students that are more serious about a college education,” Cruickshank said. Third-year biochemistry major Marcus Cluse said he views the decrease in enrollment as an opportunity. “I think it’s good because they were probably letting too many people in in the first place,” he said. “When I apply to grad school or when I try to get a job, they’re going to look at how many people are able to get into UT, and if anyone can get in, then obviously it’s not that selective of a school.” Scarborough said UT’s
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Yusra Mansour, a biology major at UT, protests U.S. involvement with Syria Sept. 6 down the street from campus.
anymore, the Syrian people who originally stood up to fight against him…The majority of the people that are still fighting are not even Syrian,” he said. Naddaf said he thinks the loss of American life is not worth taking military action in Syria. “We’re not going to make the country any better today than we are tomorrow,” he said. “We’re not going to stop the killings.” “It’s a tough situation and there is no easy answer,” he said.
comments, humiliation, and threats of violence by Devabhaktuni.” UT placed Devabhaktuni on administrative leave after Zhong reported her complaint to UT about his behavior, according to the lawsuit. Zhong is also alleging that he was forbidden to be on the UT campus during the investigation, but violated the prohibition. UT spokeswoman Meghan Cunningham told
The Blade that Devabhaktuni was placed on paid leave Sept. 14, 2012, and an investigation occurred, after which Devabhaktuni was suspended Nov. 27, 2012, for 3 1/2 weeks and told to work with the dean on his teaching methods. Cunningham told the IC on Friday she could not give more details immediately because they involve pending litigation, but would check on answers to further questions.
“I think a lot of people get lost their freshman year because they don’t know who to turn to for answers or advice, and because of that, they just drop out and don’t have the ability to stick with it.”
“A lot of our enrollment emphasis is really on making sure that we’re recruiting a class that has the potential to graduate, and that we’re doing everything when they get here to support them to the end.”
focus has changed in part by the state, which recently began to determine funding based on how many students are graduating, not just attending, the university. Scarborough said the state’s outlook now is that “it’s not enough to simply provide access; you’ve got to get people to graduate.” Third-year biology major Jessica Jenkins said she feels the enrollment decrease speaks to the administration’s inability to reach people. “I think a lot of people get lost their freshman year because they don’t know who to turn to for answers or advice, and because of that, they just drop out and don’t have the ability to stick with it,” she said. Cruickshank said the university’s solution to low retention rates includes initiatives such as the newly implemented success coach program for first- and
second-year students. “The coach helps students stay on track by setting goals and helping with important transactions,” he said. “A lot of people think that academics are what get in the way of student success, and while it’s true with some students, really what gets in the way are transactions like filing FASFA, taking care of payment plans, registering for classes next semester, filling out an application to graduate, taking correct courses on the curriculum sheet.” Scarborough said that in regard to enrollment, he wants to make sure the focus is on the student. “A lot of our enrollment emphasis is really on making sure that we’re recruiting a class that has the potential to graduate, and that we’re doing everything when they get here to support them to the end,” Scarborough said.
Jessica Jenkins Third-year biology major
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grapefruit hybrid 12. A good one of these is often rewarded 15. Royal court dance 20. D-Day beach 22. Debtor’s note 24. Slang for urban miners 25. *Tiananmen Square country 26. *Star of 1984’s “Footloose” 27. Disreputable 29. *Shoulder accessories 31. *”The ____ and Cons of Hitch Hiking” 32. Cleansed 33. Wombs 34. *Soviet leader, affectionately 36. *Won French Open in 1983 38. Glamorous 42. Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s character 45. They’re denoted in red 49. *”The ___” charted with “You Better You Bet” in 1981
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