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The long controversial tobacco ban around campus was instated recently in an attempt to make the school a healthier place.

The tobacco ban, established last spring, also bans chewing tobacco, cigarettes, ecigarettes, cigars, snus and pipes.

Many students agree with the ban, including Alexis Blavos, a fourth-year doctoral graduate assistant in the Department of Health and Recreation Professions. Having smoked for ten years before quitting ten years ago, Blavos said the initiative is fantastic.

“Over 1,000 universities across the country have gone tobacco-free in the last few years,” Blavos said. “I’m glad that UT is finally following this trend.”

Blavos also mentioned that in her Ph.D. program research, she found studies conducted to show that tobacco-free campuses improve the health and satisfaction of students, faculty, and staff.

“It truly is an initiative that promotes the health of all students, faculty, staff and visitors,” Blavos said. “I’m proud to go to a See Ban / 6 »

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The tobacco ban established last spring also bans chewing tobacco, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, snus and pipes.

Campus comes back to life

Should you go Greek?

The Interfraternity Council will hold recruitment week Sept. 8-12 and the Pan-Hellenic Council will hold sorority recruitment Sept. 3-7.

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Want to get involved?

Everything you need to know about student groups on campus before deciding to join one.

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“We’re going out on a limb on this one: we trust President Naganathan.”

EDITORIAL Let’s help Naganathan succeed OPINION / 4 »

Rockets draw UT’s Sunday home opener against Cal State Northridge ends in 0-0 tie.

SPORTS / 5 »

Essentials for a college wardrobe Fashion columnists Autumn Baker and Teddi Covington give their top three picks for basics to be worn day and night.

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Students wait in line at Centennial Mall on Tuesday Aug. 26 to get free T-shirts from dining services. Other services and organizations on campus have also been interacting with students to welcome them back.

BIKE SHARE

UT bike share program to be tested before implementation in spring 2015

By Emily Johnson Staff Reporter

The UT bike share program will be tested by Student Government this semester after three years of planning. The Provost’s Office plans to implement the program spring 2015.

After the changing of departments due to budget cuts to the university, the program was shuffled from department to department until it was in control of Douglas Collins, director of grounds and off-site facilities.

According to Clayton Notestine, SG president, the total cost for the program is unknown at this time, as the program, dubbed Rocket Wheels, is still in the testing phase. Students will not have to pay a fee to partake in the program.

Notestine said SG and other departments will be testing the five bikes this semester, then the Office of the Provost will make their final decision in the spring of 2015.

Diana Watts, transit coordinator and director of transit services, said that while research is currently being done for the program, student input is still

greatly desired.

“We will still continue our efforts and research more options in the weeks to come and welcome any feedback from the students to help this initiative move forward,” Watts said.

According to Notestine, SG has been pushing UT to become more bike-friendly since fall 2010 when they added bike corrals where students could enter with a swipe of their rocket card. In addition, the bike lanes were repainted this summer on Bancroft Street and North Towerview Boulevard.

The program reached a standstill in 2013 after major budget cuts were made throughout UT, according to Notestine. However, he said the program has had the continued support of students since its revival.

“The support of the students fluctuates from year to year, but it has been steady,” Notestine said.

Notestine said the green aspect is what intrigues most students.

As the university becomes more green, students’ general fees paid to UT each semester that go toward maintaining buildings, like Carlson Library, will go down.

During January 2014, Joy Seifert, the director of auxiliary services, was working with the university to decide on a company for the bikes. At the time, the university was considering B-Cycle.

After more research, the company was determined to be too expensive for the university in the long run. With that in mind, Notestine, started to look at other options. He said that there are three ways UT could establish a bike share program.

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“We will still continue our efforts and research more options in the weeks to come and welcome any feedback from the students to help the initiative move forward.”

DIANA WATTS Transit coordinator and director of transit services

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This week in UT history

STUDENT GROUP OF THE WEEK

Alpha Zeta Omega Professional Pharmaceutical Fraternity Sigma Chapter

Five years ago: UT College Republicans are compiling a list of liberal professors who they claim have a bias against conservative students. The list will include professors who students say have let their political views interfere with the way they interact with students in the classroom.

10 years ago: UT President Dan Johnson recently announced the selection of a new interim vice president for student life, Dr. Penny Poplin Gosetti, executive assistant to the president and associate professor in the college of education.

15 years ago: Toledo women’s basketball fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief. Head coach Mark Ehlen, who led the Rockets to three Mid-American Conference titles and four postseason tournament appearances in four years, has removed himself as a candidate for the head position at Texas Christian University.

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Third-year business student, Eric DiBell, sits giving a double red blood cell donation at the Aug. 25 blood drive in the Ingman Room of the Student Union.

The blood drive will continue to Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you couldn’t make it to any of the on-campus blood drives, you can find local blood drives at the Red Cross website at redcrossblood.org and there will be many more on campus over the course of the year.

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If you were a superhero what would your name be?

Purpose: Alpha Zeta Omega is a co-ed pharmaceutical fraternity meant to promote the profession of pharmacy; to develop high standards of scholarship; to bring about a spirit of fellowship among its members; to bring together a body of men and women who, by the diligent maintenance of ethical ideals and faithful service, have proven a credit to their chosen profession; to honor achievement in others; to commend all worthy deeds; to build within our fraternity a triangle composed of three supporting sides which are peace, friendship and brotherly love.

Leaders: President: Adam Novak; VP: Josh Jacobs Upcoming events: Pledging in the fall and spring for pharmacy students, our annual Toys for Tots raffle fundraiser, and hosting our Bowl-a-Thon fundraiser during the spring semester.

Learn more: http://www.azosigma.com or our national website http://www.alphazetaomega.net

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IN BRIEF

UT to hire admission ambassadors

The University of Toledo is looking to hire new students this fall.

UT’s Office of Undergraduate Admission is holding auditions for students interested in becoming admission ambassadors, students who welcome potential students and their families, give campus tours, help with recruitment events and aid the office with any necessary tasks.

Auditions will take place Aug. 27 at 5 p.m. in the Libbey Hall Dining Room on the second floor. Applications are available at the front desk on the same floor.

The position is paid $8 per hour. Current students are required to have a 2.5 grade point average, and incoming freshmen must have a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0.

For more information, contact Andrea Bishop via email at andrea. bishop2@utoledo.edu.

President’s tailgate tent to be held before UT football game Aug. 30 UT Interim President Nagi Naganathan will be available to interact with students before the UTNew Hampshire football game Saturday, Aug. 30.

The event, organized by the Office of Special Events, will take place outside Rocket Hall from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Students can also enjoy free food and play games for a chance to win prizes.

For more information, contact Deb Driscoll at Debra.Driscoll@utoledo. edu or call 419-5305317.

Parking passes to be purchased before Aug. 31 Students, faculty and staff who want parking passes need to purchase them prior to Aug. 31, as the UT Parking Enforcement will begin ticketing that day.

The UT Parking Enforcement will use license plate recognition technology, which scans license plates and compares numbers with a database of registered permits, to ticket vehicle violations via email to UT email accounts. If the vehicle has never been registered, a notice will be sent to the mailing address of the registered owner.

Student passes are $125 per semester while employee and affiliate permit prices vary depending on eligibility.

Guest passes also are available on a daily basis for $3 per day. These can be secured by visiting guestparking.utoledo. edu.

For more information, visit utoledo.edu/parkingservices or utoledo.edu/ parking/parkingenforcement.

Students to go to Cedar Point Sept. 13 The Office of Student Involvement is sponsoring a trip to Cedar Point for interested students on Saturday, Sept. 13.

The cost is $20 and includes bus transportation to and from the park, an entrance ticket and bottomless soda.

The bus will leave at 8:30 a.m.

Tickets are available for purchase at the Ask Rocky desk in the Student Union Room 2525.

For more information, contact OSI at 419-530-4944.

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STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

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Students Speak Q: Why join a student organization?

“If there is an organization you are passionate about, you will make time for it. There are always going to be school assignments that need to be done, so it is important to remember that. But, in the long run, you are going to remember all the experiences you had with your student orgs.”

MARISA TOMEI Catholic Student Association President

COURTESY OF RACHEL BEESON

Katina St. Pierre and Angelica Ray, both fifth-year bioengineering majors and members of Adopt-A-Grandparent, pose with Minnie Chaney, a 100-year-old resident at The Laurels of Toledo. The women are all taking part in a casino-themed prom at The Laurels, which was sponsored by Adopt-A-Grandparent last April. Adopt-AGrandparent, a student organization, is one of nearly 300 student groups at UT.

Everything you need to know about student groups on campus.

By Samantha Rhodes Managing Editor

What is so important to the University of Toledo that it is given up to $500,000 of the annual budget?

That’s right: student organizations.

According to Rudy Taylor, the office of student involvement program manager, “the university as a whole would probably implode” without its student organizations.

“We are so dependent upon our student organizations – they are really the backbone of our social structure here on campus,” Taylor said. “We do some things as a department or division to build up that student life, but the student organizations really are the core of all of it.”

With around 300 current student organizations, it seems UT has one for just about everything. But Taylor, who is involved with assisting and coordinating all student groups, said new organizations are added “all the time.”

During the academic year, student groups are added nearly every two weeks and Taylor said since the year has started, three or four organizations have already applied.

“It just depends on the ebb and flow of the applications,” Taylor said. “It’s a constant process. We’re always fluctuating.”

The Office of Student Involvement uses nine categories to organize student organizations: academic, special interest, Greek, honorary, political, religious, service, sport club and cultural/social organizations.

UT does not create or plan any student orgs by itself: Taylor said these groups are “completely student driven.”

Have an idea for a student org? Taylor urges students to come forward with their ideas and try to form a group.

“Students come up with ideas and they come in with a request to start their organization,” Taylor said.

“We ask for 10 members, a constitution, an advisor and a statement of finances, like how they’re going to run their finances.”

Taylor said that because of the number of student org applications, there is even a graduate student who is consistently reviewing constitutions and talking back and forth with organizations about what they need to do to get their organization approved and finalized.

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What do all these applications say about the UT student body? Taylor is convinced it proves UT students are go-getters with ambition.

“It is easy to get caught up in trying to save the world and forget that change starts in our own backyards.

This experience has made me appreciate my youth and all of the things I take for granted like the ability to walk, talk and even remember.”

RACHEL BEESON Adopt-A-Grandparent President

“If they can’t find what they want, they’re willing to put the work in to make it,” Taylor said. “They’re passionate — our students are a very passionate group of people.

You see it because they really do take to what they’re doing very, very strongly.”

According to Taylor, the reasons why student orgs are founded vary, but he said many groups simply “wanted to help out.”

“They should be able to find something,” Taylor said. “If they can’t, well… let’s get some people together and create an organization.”

RUDY TAYLOR OSI Program Manager

One example Taylor mentioned was a new group created last year called, Adopt-A-Grandparent, which aims to “build that long-term relationship with someone who may or may not have someone visiting them frequently.”

Rachel Beeson, a fourthyear bioengineering major who is also the president and co-founder of AdoptA-Grandparent, said the org “seeks to serve Toledo area

senior citizens by visiting local skilled nursing facilities in both group and individual settings.”

“Our goal is to bridge the gap between generations and combat elder loneliness by building relationships,” Beeson said. “We sponsor monthly group events and also pair students with an adopted ‘grandparent.’”

Beeson said that one common excuse students have when deciding not to join an org is that they feel they may not have enough time or they are too busy.

However, most groups, like Adopt-A-Grandparent, are understanding and don’t ask for more than a few hours per week.

“Although we require members to visit their resident twice each month, Adopt-a-Grandparent is an extremely flexible organization,” Beeson said. “Each member decides when to visit their resident, which makes it possible for even the busiest students to join.”

Acts of kindness set aside, Taylor believes that joining a student org is not only beneficial for a student’s college experience — it’s essential.

“Student orgs round out the college experience in a real-life kind of way,” Taylor said. “You could be an amazing student who goes to class everyday and takes your exams and has a 4.0, but if you can’t take that knowledge and apply it to working with others and real world situations, you aren’t as ready for the real world as you need to be.”

In fact, some student treasurers for student groups account for large budgets, a few almost reaching the $100,000 mark, according to Taylor.

“That’s an experience that’s invaluable when it comes time to find your job,” Taylor said.

Networking, resume building, fundraising and coordinating community outreach events all are skills Taylor said student organizations will provide to their involved members. Plus, he said students involved in extra-curricular activities are usually more productive and efficient than those who have more downtime.

“There’s a reason why people who are busier do better with a lot of their organization,” Taylor said. “The more things you have on your plate — See Student groups / 6 »

“Joining the UT Bowling Club has given me some of my greatest friendships that I will carry on throughout my bowling career. It has greatly improved my bowling game as well as given me the resources to further develop my skill beyond my college career. I have had the opportunity to travel the nation and bowl with some of the greatest athletes in the world.”

CORY ZALESAK UT Bowling Club Treasurer

“Being involved in a student organization is a great way to make friends with similar interests. In addition, it is a nice break from the rigor of classes. More than just being involved on campus, I recommend that students take the time to become a part of the Toledo community by giving back.”

RACHEL BEESON Adopt-A-Grandparent President

“Student organizations do help with networking and making valuable contacts in a few different ways. They get you comfortable with your peers and upperclassmen. Student organizations also host or are invited to events with professionals with similar passions. On an individual basis, this networking teaches you strong communication skills along with confidence and how to be professional.”

BRIAN WELLMAN American Society of Civil Engineers President

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EDITORIAL

Let’s help Naganathan succeed

All things about the University of Toledo are new to our new students, but upper-level students will immediately notice the differences: the facelift on the lawn in front of Memorial Field House, the seemingly endless construction, and the president being visible on campus.

Yes, you read that correctly: the president is visible on campus.

It's no secret that former president Lloyd Jacobs was oldfashioned and hard to communicate with. He certainly didn’t help ease any tension between faculty and administration, and he was known to add to it.

Interim President Nagi Naganathan's style is refreshingly different. He is enthusiastic, open and willing to talk to students.

The main question, of course, is whether we can trust our new leader. Trust is the foundation for any successful team (and we can consider the administration to be a rather large one).

We're going out on a limb on this one: we trust President Naganathan.

His background is sterling. During his almost 30 years at UT, President Nagi (as he likes to be called) brought national recognition to the college of engineering, which remains one of the best engineering colleges in the state. Students and faculty love him. The people who have paid attention to him can feed off of his enthusiasm, his openness, his energy.

He's also very visible and approachable: he recently announced a new program called "Walk with the President," where students are invited to visit him on location to discuss student life and other university matters. He actually attends on-campus events and meets students, staff and faculty in informal settings. His actions show that he cares about direct communication with the UT community.

We encourage you to keep an open mind and allow him a chance to show what he can do for us. President Nagi is the new face of UT, the one who shapes our experience and growth as students. We encourage you to introduce yourself to him when you see him at upcoming events and learn who he is and what his vision is for our university.

Our endorsement comes with an editors' note, however.

Part of our mission is to examine his leadership, and we will continue to do so. Of course, intentions are one thing, results another, but we’re watching with the best of possibilities in mind.

We're still news gatherers, but right now, there's only good news to report.

COMMENTARY

Eating healthy on a different schedule A new year at school means new Based on my personal experience, I temptations for people trying to eat would much rather pack a lunch the healthy. Everyone is getting accusnight before and just grab my lunch tomed to a new routine and that bag on my way out the door in the can mean changing morning than to plan your eating habits. when and where I am It can be hard to eat going to eat on campus healthy while on the next day. Plus, I campus for various don’t have to wait in reasons — like not the long first weeks of scheduling time for school food lines. a lunch break, not I know exactly what being able to pack a I am putting into my healthy lunch to take body and it is probably to school or because more fresh than what of the lack of healthy I would consume if I choices on campus. went somewhere on I have found some campus. helpful tips to conThis is the season for sider while starting a fresh fruit markets, so I new routine for this say use them until they IC COLUMNIST semester. are over because there is First of all, everyone needs to eat. nothing that beats fresh produce. Come This is important for healthy eating so winter time you will miss the convemake sure you bring a snack, a lunch nience of having cheap, fresh fruits. or plan for it within your schedule. If My last bit of advice for eating you plan back-to-back classes for 3 healthy on campus is to know what courses, you are bound to get hungry kinds of food options are available between them. Make sure you at least on and around campus. Don’t limit bring a snack in your backpack or yourself to going only to the stulunch box so you have something to dent union just because that is what eat between classes since there isn’t you are comfortable with. There time to buy a meal. You can do more are plenty of establishments on and harm to your body by not eating for around campus that are an easy walk an extended period of time than you or bike ride to that will give you a would if you just got some nutrients healthy lunch. Learn the environinto your body. ment that you are in and if you don’t Secondly, it can be a challenge to particularly like the food around shop and plan for packing a lunch. campus, prepare your own meals

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and bring them with you to class.

The United States Department of Agriculture’s website is a useful tool that can help you eat healthier and give tips for eating on a budget. The USDA combined with the Department of Health and Human Services are the ones who make recommendations how much of each category of food you should be eating in a day. “MyPlate” is an illustration that shows what portion of each type of food should be eaten in a meal. This illustration can be found at http:// www.choosemyplate.gov/about.html.

The “MyPlate” has replaced that food pyramid that I know many of us were taught in school.

I like the newer version better because they use a plate and glass to visualize what portions of food should take up space on your plate.

Mallory Rinckey is a fourth-year majoring in public health.

Don’t limit yourself to going only to the student union just because that is what you are comfortable with. There are plenty of establishments on and around campus that are an easy walk or bike ride to that will give you a healthy lunch.

COMMENTARY

The INS needs to let international students work This year, my semester didn’t I was basically not allowed to help start with excitement, adventure myself. or learning like last semester. I Most of us have a hard time dealstarted with a whole bunch of ing with situations from communagging problems and a long list nicating to funds. One of the most of rambling thoughts in my head. common issues during studies is But I will spare you with that. We the fee and the funding. Students have the entire year to talk who come to the United States about it. to study often have a I am an interdifficult time paying national graduate the tuition. student from India.

Let’s face the I’ve been writing fact. Tuition for for the Indepenan international dent Collegian for student is about months now and 10 times what it emotionally, writing is for local stucolumns has become dents. And parents a freedom to express whose children are some of my thoughts. studying here find it As a writer, it comes difficult to pay the pretty easy for me to expenses. write than to express Because U.S. IC COLUMNIST myself verbally. I Immigration laws know there are a lot of people who bides us to certain law and reguread and relate to what I write, lations, I have more restrictions because I usually prefer to write to my working potential than U.S. about international students, their natives. struggles and life as a student at UT. Now, a limit to the work permit It’s a complete unknown world to sounds logical. We know that the some people. law permits us to work no more Being an international student, it’s than 20 hours and they do have a pretty inevitable for us to face some pretty legitimate reason to it. The of the most exhausting problems International and Naturalization as a student in a foreign country.

Service (INS) refuses internaThese problems concern family, tional students a work permit, educational and financial problems. reasoning that students should And in all these problems I figured I be concentrating on their studfound a common reasoning. ies while in the U.S. If allowed to

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work, students might follow the attraction of money and give up their education.

In addition, working international students could have a negative effect on U.S. employment. Also, because the United States is strong economically, with many opportunities, people from other countries could abuse the study-abroad program to enter the country, even though they are not students.

Fair enough.

But short-listing already minimum work opportunities or not permitting us to work off-campus with the same hours during at least summer just doesn’t make sense.

All I did this summer was not work and not study. All I needed was to work when I had time. It would have helped lessen the cost of college on my parents and myself, so I can continue to go to school.

Some students want to work to help their sponsors or supporters while studying in this country. If sponsors have financial problems, the students may have trouble continuing their education. They also want to work to gain experience. But U.S. Immigration is very strict in issuing work permits. It prevents us from working off-campus.

The INS has its reasons for not issuing work permits, but I believe they should be made available to international students

who are doing well in school and who need to help their families support them.

I believe there is a way for the INS to be more easy-going with work permits and still avoid abuses to the economy. It could reduce the duration of the permit and require students to have good grades. To further prevent abuse, the INS could check on working students more often, to make sure they were studying well.

When students work, they still have to pay taxes, insurance and their expenses. They cannot harm the U.S. economy; they may even contribute to its health. Giving international students the right to work could, with the right controls, prove beneficial for all.

Studying and working can make a student a better student now and a better employee later. Students come to the U.S. because they want to gain knowledge and real living experiences to better their lives.

Without these experiences, they will not realize their goals from study abroad.

However, this is not the only but the most common problem faced by international students. But the idea of not being able to help oneself is more than frustrating. I hope this new academic year will bring us more opportunities and less frustration.

I also hope we experience the

The INS has its reasons for not issuing work permits, but I believe they should be made available to international students who are doing well in school and who need to help their families support them. most memorable phase of our lives.

Remember, with any given problem, it’s not important to gain or lose something. What’s more important is how we grow and live in spite of the problems we face, in spite of the laws which are to be followed, in spite of the frustration and pressure.

Don’t be afraid if you have to make difficult decisions or if you don’t get what you always wanted.

Make sure, at the end of the day, you have a sacred place within yourself you love. You can’t help situations but you can help yourself by being optimistic. Just recall all the past times you have stood strong, and be open to difficult challenges.

No challenge puts you down. It just moves you forward with something to learn.

Shagufta Sami is a second-year computer science graduate student.

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IN BRIEF

Toledo picked to finish second in West Division in preseason coaches’ poll

The University of Toledo football team was picked to finish second in the Mid-American Conference’s West Division by the conference’s 12 fullmember head coaches.

The Rockets received three first-place votes and a total of 61 points in the head coaches’ poll, while Northern Illinois was picked to win the division with nine first-place votes and 68 points. Toledo was picked to win the division in a media preseason poll released at the 2014 MAC football media day. Bowling Green was picked as the overwhelming favorite in the East Division, receiving 83 points and 11 of 12 first-place votes.

Toledo compiled its fourth-consecutive winning season in 2013, going 7-5 (5-3 in MAC) and return a solid core of players to the 2014 squad. Senior OL Greg Mancz anchors an offensive line that returns four of five starters from last year, and Sporting News preseason MAC Defensive Player of the Year Junior Sylvestre will look to lead the Rocket defense.

The Rockets open the season Saturday, Aug. 30, at 7 p.m. against New Hampshire at the Glass Bowl. The game will be streamed on ESPN3.

Youthful Rockets ready to make their mark in 2014 campaign Following a historic season that saw Toledo capture its first MidAmerican Conference West Division title, the Rocket volleyball team is fielding an almost brandnew starting lineup for their 2014 campaign.

UT’s trio of first-team All-MAC honorees ¬– MB Dakota Harkins, S Adria Pryor and OH Lauren Rafdal – are all gone, as well as their classmates, OH Jordan Kielty and RSH Becca Reidy. This quintet formed head coach Greg Smith’s first recruiting class, which arrived on campus in the fall of 2010 and left as champions.

The 2014 version of the Rockets will feature junior S/DS Maddie Strall, redshirt freshman MB Rachel Vidourek and the freshman quintet of DS/L Lauren Bakaitis, OH Annie Beasley, DS/S Brianna Foster, MB Kellie Mattson and RSH Saige Thomas. Senior MB Brooke Frazer is Toledo’s single returning starter after earning secondteam All-MAC accolades a year ago.

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Rockets draw SOCCER

UT’s Sunday home opener against Cal State Northridge ends in 0-0 tie

By Marcus Dodson Sports Reporter

The University of Toledo women’s soccer team opened the 2014 home season with a draw, battling Cal State Northridge to a 0-0 double overtime finish last Sunday afternoon at Scott Park.

UT moves to 1-0-1 with the draw.

Conditions at Scott Park were muggy, forcing both teams to lean on offseason conditioning to get them through the contest.

“All offseason fitness has been a big point of emphasis with our older girls and with great leadership like that we have been able to play through hotter weather like on Sunday with lesser problems,” said UT head coach Brad Evans.

“It just says a lot about the type of culture we are trying to build.”

The Rockets finished the game with 14 shots on goal and six corner kicks.

“The work rate was excellent, I thought,” Evans said.

“We fought for every ball and after the first ten minutes we really recognized where to put the ball into space to create chances. It’s going to come down to our younger attackers and if they can finish for us.”

“All offseason fitness has been a big point of emphasis with our older girls and with great leadership like that, we have been able to play through hotter weather like on Sunday.”

BRAD EVANS Woman’s soccer coach

Toledo received great play from junior midfielders Megan Connor and Geri Siudzinsk, while the Matador’s kept the pressure on the Rockets with 19 shots and nine corners.

Junior keeper Sam Tiongson was a wall for UT, coming up with six saves. Her biggest save

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Former Rockets star Rachel Macleod playing against Eastern Michigan in 2012. The University of Toledo women’s soccer team finished their season-opening game against Cal. State Northridge with 14 shots on goal and six corner kicks. The Rockets received great play from junior midfielders Megan Connor and Geri Siudzinsk, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win on a very muggy Sunday at Scott Park. Toledo returns to the field on Friday, Aug. 29 to take on Pittsburgh as part two of a four-part home stretch. Following that, UT will travel to Ann Arbor to face Michigan.

came late in the first half when Matador forward Breanna McCallum ripped a shot inside the 18-yard box.

“We had a few miscues in the back between a few defenders and Sam, but that’s expected this early in the year,” Evans said. “I believe our backline held well together for the most part and we are going to need Sam to continue to play well like she did on Sunday going forward in the season.”

The Rockets suffered a scare early in the first half when redshirt freshman forward Regan Price had to come off the pitch due to reinjuring her left leg.

Price is coming off of an ACL tear last season.

She was examined by the team’s medical staff and was cleared to play later in Sunday’s first half.

“Regan had to prove, not to us but to herself, that she was okay, and that she had confidence to continue to go out there and play and she did that,” Evans said.

“She possesses a special mentality to want to create and score goals.

“You have to love coaching kids like that, and we will need her to use that creativity this season up top.”

The Rockets and Matadors

both had good chances to score late but failed to capitalize.

The Rockets return to Scott Park on Friday, Aug. 29 to host ACC adversary Pittsburgh. Toledo will spend the next three weeks at home before traveling to Ann Arbor to take on Michigan on Friday, Sept. 5.

Looking ahead at Toledo’s 2014 schedule UT head soccer coach Brad Evans and his team will spend the next three weeks at home, hosting Pittsburgh, Xavier and Ohio State before traveling to Ann Arbor to face Michigan.

Following UT’s trip up north, the Rockets will then head to South Bend for a match with Notre Dame.

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ACCREDITATION

Graduate psychology program escapes loss of accreditation

By Torrie Jadlocki Staff Reporter

The graduate clinical psychology program is no longer in danger of losing its American Psychiatric Association accreditation.

“At its meeting on April 6, 2014 the APA Commission on Accreditation voted to approve continued accreditation of the clinical PhD program at the University of Toledo, with the next site visit scheduled 3 years from the date of the program’s last site visit,” the official APA report states. “The 3 year decision is based on the CoA’s professional judgment that program resource concerns, instability and/or serious deficiencies remain, but can be corrected in the near future (minor deficiencies

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tobacco-free campus.”

Austin Warchol, a firstyear majoring in mechanical engineering, agreed with Blavos.

“The smoking and overall tobacco ban is a great thing in my eyes,” Warchol said.

“During the summer I was around enough secondhand smoke at work, and it makes me happy to know that I don’t have to worry about any of the health risks that come with smoke-filled air.”

Warchol also believes the ban will bring with it some frustration from quite a few students, but overall it will be a great step towards a cleaner and healthier campus.

UTPD’s Chief of Police Jeff Newton believes the ban is

good for the campus because he thinks that students often begin an addictive tobacco habit during their college years at a high cost to their health and quality of life in their near futures.

When asked how the ban would be enforced, Newton said, “Everyone at UT has responsibility toward enforcement, be it at a minimum level to follow the policy and report violations, or for some administrators/department heads, following up on violations.”

“Violating the tobaccofree [initiative] will be handled like any other UT policy — for students through the code of conduct process and employees through progressive discipline,” Newton said.

Newton also said refusals to follow this new policy

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works in big cities like Washington D.C. and New York City,” Notestine said.

According to Notestine, this option would allow students to swipe their cards at lock stations, unlocking a bike for them to use. Once the students were done with the bikes they would take them back and the bikes would automatically lock back in.

This system was the first choice for the university but the costs were too great for UT, as Notestine said each bike would cost about $2000. Notestine also said the program would cost the university around $250,000 just to implement and another $50,000 a year to maintain.

“The second option is another electronic system focusing more on the individual bike rather than the locks,” Notestine said. “The bike would be locked up anywhere but will have its own computer attached to it that will track it and determine who is and who isn’t using the bikes.”

This option was ideal and naturally the next best alternative to the smart bike option, though it is also expensive, Notestine said.

“The final option is one that you see in college towns,” Notestine said.

“Where you have a grassroots campaign where you have standard uniform bikes, and leave them on campus for use.”

According to Notestine, this type of program works well because most of the people in town are college students and it would be difficult to walk around with a UT bike while not on UT campus.

Notestine said that it is predictable the university would lose around ten percent of their bikes per semester with this option. With this in mind, the third option was withdrawn and the second option was chosen to continue testing.

After debate and research, the university decided to do a trial run with an upcoming company, Lock8. Because the company is new, Notestine said they are willing to give UT a discount if the locks are bought in bulk.

The Lock8 system will be located on

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up to a certain point — usually the more productive you become because you have to prioritize things, you have to do your time management, you have to get things together. If you have idle time, it’s easy to waste.”

Taylor said he feels that most students take “the overall reach or impact that a lot of our organizations have” for granted because students don’t know what most organizations truly do.

“For almost every one

typically addressed in the next selfstudy).”

The psychology department had until February 2014 to submit reasoning to the APA as to why the program should not be put on probation.

“The accreditation was actually never really in question,” said John McSweeny, director of clinical training and interim chair of the psychology department. “What was in question was whether or not we would go on probation, which would be reviewed in order to keep our accreditation.”

Much of the problem was caused by fighting amongst staff members, which caused rising tensions that were tangible to the students. The

result was an uncomfortable learning environment, which was what the APA was concerned about.

“Much of the infighting was caused by differences in ideas, as well as personal conflict,” McSweeny said.

The APA issued a “show cause” letter to the psychology department.

“We were given a deadline,” McSweeny said. “We were to submit a letter by Feb. 15 of this year to show cause as to why we should not be put on probation.”

Many of the changes made to the program included uniting student learning tracks, recruiting additional faculty members, and moving an outside faculty member to the counseling center.

could result in a conduct or progressive discipline referral.

“Campuses all over the nation are moving to tobaccofree policies,” Newton said.

“It only makes sense for UT to move in a similar direction.”

The ban lead to the removal of the smoking huts in order to get rid of the available areas for tobacco product use on campus.

These huts began to be taken down in July.

Director of Rocket Wellness Vicki Riddick said, “When tobacco use was restricted in 2011, it was with the understanding that UT would eventually eliminate tobacco altogether.”

According to Riddick, statistics from the Tobacco-Free College Campus Initiative — released by the U.S. Depart-

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The graduate clinical psychology program at the University of Toledo had been under consideration for probation, which would have resulted in a review of the program and a potential loss of accreditation. The program has since turned in a “show cause” letter, and is no longer being considered for probation.

“It is much more of a unified program,” McSweeny said. “It does not mean people do not disagree with

ment of Health and Human Services — show there are 937 universities nationwide that have gone tobaccofree and 1,372 colleges and universities that have gone smoke-free.

“UT Rocket Wellness is here to provide support and educational services on the tobacco-free environment,” Riddick said. “We understand that quitting tobacco is not an easy task and we are committed to assist those who choose not to use tobacco while on campus.”

Not everyone is in favor of the smoking ban, though.

Kayla Beck, a second-year majoring in social work, is one of those opposed.

“I think keeping the smoke in a confined area was perfect,” Beck said. “Smokers could also be courteous and not smoke by doors or

each other, but they understand these agreements need to be civil and not on a personal basis.”

anything.”

Beck also said she thinks people will find a way around this, or that they simply won’t care.

Some students feel that they are unaffected by the ban, such as first-year mechanical engineering major Brad Smith.

“After working all summer long with other people that smoke a lot, it really doesn’t bother me,” Smith said. “The obvious health benefits are there, but I really don’t mind being around it.”

According to a survey conducted in late 2013, about 60 percent of the 5,080 students questioned were in favor of a ban.

This ban was debated for quite a while. In November 2013, Student Government voted the ban down 12 to 11.

It was then that Emily Kramp

and Lauren Jencen, the SG president and vice president at that time, decided to push for the initiative without backing from SG. Becoming a tobacco-free campus means that there will be a cultural shift around UT, and Riddick realizes this will take time for the community to get used to. This is why measures have been taken to ensure help will be available for students who wish to stop using tobacco products.

“Students may contact Will Pecsok, Associate Director of the Counseling Center on main campus, at 419-5308436, or the medical centers on main campus 419-5303451 and Health Science Campus 419-383-3777,” Riddick said. “Employees can access tobacco cessation services at Rocket Wellness 419-383-2348.”

the frame of the bike near the rear tire.

The 30 bikes themselves were bought through Worksman Cycles and are considered to be cruiser bikes that are better suited for the Midwest region.

“They make heavier-duty bikes that are designed for our weather and climate and they are designed to stand constant use,” Notestine said.

Notestine also said the bikes will be retro-styled with advertising on the baskets to help lower the costs.

Because helmets are a topic of concern, Notestine said he is unsure if helmets will be provided for students or if they will have to provide their own. This topic is still in discussion.

“They make heavierduty bikes that are designed for our weather and climate and they are designed to stand constant use.”

CLAYON NOTESTINE SG President

While Rocket Wheels is still in the testing phase, many students are excited about the program.

“I’m really lazy, but I like the idea of a bike program,” said David Manor, a third-year law major. “I would be willing to try if it didn’t cost me anything.”

The bike program is not popular among all students however.

“I wouldn’t use the bike program,” said Samantha Knauf, a first-year pharmacy major. “I’m already taking the bus and all of my classes are so close together; I don’t see the point.”

Though there is still work to be done and decisions to be finalized, Notestine is looking forward to the implementation of the bikes in the future.

“The bike program has been passed through the last four student government presidents,” Notestine said. “We are all excited that we are finally making more headway.”

of our organizations, I can think of something where they have not just impacted the University of Toledo, but the city of Toledo, Ohio, and internationally,” Taylor said.

“I mean, we have organizations building water filtration systems and taking them to Haiti, we have groups working with nonprofit organizations to not just collect shoes, but to get those shoes to third-world countries…. The things our organizations are doing is really astounding.”

Taylor also praised UT’s fraternities and sororities, saying that the amount of money, service hours and

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The bikes for bike share are sitting in storage, waiting to be rolled out. The program is being tested this fall and could be implemented in spring 2015.

direct impact the Greek community has on their individual philanthropies is inspiring.

“These student organizations really are much more than just the University of Toledo; they really are our community and our global community as well,” Taylor said.

Beeson, who has encountered illnesses such as dementia while visiting the elderly, said that joining a student org can teach lifelong lessons and make students appreciate what they previously took for granted, especially when they work alongside others different

from themselves.

“It is easy to get caught up in trying to save the world and forget that change starts in our own backyards,” Beeson said. “This experience has made me appreciate my youth and all of the things I take for granted like the ability to walk, talk and even remember.”

With such diversity on campus, it’s no surprise that UT also has a wide variety of international student organizations, which fall under the umbrella organization, the International Student Association. Included is the Filipino American Asso-

ciation, the Indian Student Cultural Organization, the Latino Student Union and many others.

“Our international population is very active in our student organizations,” Taylor said.

Students looking to find their niche are invited to the 2014 Student Org Activity Fair on Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Centennial Mall. Live music and free snacks and beverages will be provided. Taylor expects roughly 100-120 groups to be in attendance, which is slightly higher than in previous years.

Taylor is confident that

most students will be able to find an organization they feel they fit into.

“They should be able to find something,” Taylor said.

“If they can’t, well, let’s get some people together and create an organization.”

If absolutely nothing else, Taylor asks students to attend just one meeting before they pass judgment on a group.

“They will take the lead on things — all you have to do is show up,” Taylor said.

To check out a complete listing of UT student organizations, visit utoledo.edu/ studentaffairs/osi/orglisting.html.

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ACROSS 1. Figure of speech 6. School org.

9. *Where official places football after a play 13. *Often twirled at football games 14. Nocturnal flyer 15. Ma Bell, e.g.

16. Artificial leg 17. Also 18. Neptune’s realm 19. *Team with most NFL championships 21. *_______ league 23. “___ you sure?”

24. Dateless 25. David Alan Grier’s initials 28. “I ____ the sheriff...”

30. Uproar 35. The Colosseum today, e.g.

37. Mimicked 39. Inspiration for poets and musicians 40. Oscar winner and directed by Ben Affleck 41. Donkey in Latin America 43. All over 44. Animals of a particular region 46. *Football center move 47. Viscount’s superior 48. Start a golf hole 50. *BYU Cougars’ home state 52. Fleur-de-___ 53. Soap bubbles 55. Not decaf.

57. *Princeton opponent in what is considered first college game 61. Caribbean Sea island country 65. Finno-_____ language 66. Club on a card, e.g.

68. *Home to the Dolphins 69. Michael Moore’s hometown 70. Pitcher’s stat 71. Painter _____ Degas 72. Ficus tree fruit, pl.

73. A Bobbsey twin 74. Swarms DOWN 1. Recipe abbreviation 2. Pro ____ 3. Ear-related 4. “Roll Out the Barrel” dance 5. Comes in 6. Used for stewing, pl.

7. *Sometimes a team goes for this after a TD 8. High up 9. Religious offshoot 10. Legal action 11. South American

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wood sorrels 12. *____ Romo 15. *Part of a football cleat 20. *What players do to help fix injured joint or limb 22. “I see!”

24. Chest bone 25. *It includes 7 rounds 26. Saintly glow, pl.

27. Jig, in France 29. “Moonlight Sonata,” e.g.

31. Highlands hillside 32. Trite or hackneyed 33. Wombs 34. *Sugar and Orange, e.g.

36. Not to be done, especially for a baby 38. Exclamation of annoyance 42. Style of abstractionism popular in 1960s 45. Change 49. In favor of 51. *Concussion preventer 54. Colorado resort

Last Week’s Puzzle Solved

56. Seeing eye dog, e.g.

57. Queen Elizabeth I’s neckwear 58. Tangerine grapefruit hybrid 59. Type of math 60. Tanqueray and Bombay Sapphire,

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61. Extended time period 62. “Leaving Las Vegas” Oscar winner 63. Prayer leader in mosque 64. Manners intended to impress 67. A retirement plan

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On breaks and in summer full time hours. $9.00 per hour.

Our building is located one block off Dorr Street. Apply by email (send resume or job history) to: mcassidy@multiflow.biz.

HELP WANTED Small Toledo based medical marketing & surgical company looking to have iOS app developed for pharmaceutical sales training (Iphone/Ipad).

If you can program current outline to completion and iOS launch, this would be a great resume builder in addition to making money. Qualified candidate can email HGAPharmacyConsultants@ gmail.com. Please communicate your current abilities and background.

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Wednesday, August 27

12 p.m. --Part-time Job Fair, jobs are available on and off campus.

Located in the Student Union Ingman Room. For more information, contact Shelia Anderson at shelia.anderson@utoledo. edu or at 419-530-8553.

Thursday, August 28

4:15 p.m. -- Delta Theta Phi Back to School Barbeque, celebrate the start of the new year with free food, music and activities. Located on the Law Center Patio. For more information contact Matt Gunn at matthew. gunn@rockets.utoledo. edu or 419.266.4866.

6 p.m. -- Auditions for Fall Theatre Plays, Auditions for the following Theatre & Film Department fall productions: “The Adding Machine” by Elmer Rice and “Miss Julie” by August Strindberg. Visit the UT Department of Theatre & Film auditions web page for more information on how to prepare. Auditions are open to all, you do not need to be a UT student to audition.

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FIRST WEEKS EVENTS

Zombies are coming On Sept. 5, students will be encouraged to run for their lives during Survival of the Undead

By Joe Heidenescher Staff Reporter

Zombies will infiltrate the University of Toledo on Friday, Sept. 5, and students will be challenged to survive.

The Office of Recreation’s Survival of the Undead will begin at 10 p.m. and is free to all current UT students.

“Students will have to avoid infectious zombies from stealing their lives as they complete

challenges,” said Abigail Vinciczky, cochair of Survival of the Undead and a thirdyear business administration major.

Vinciczky said there will be 9 challenges spread out across UT’s main campus. Each challenge will be sponsored by a UT student organization and will remain a surprise until the undead arrive.

“With the attention that zombies are receiving on TV, we thought having an event centered around them would be popular among students,” said Anna Crisp, co chair of Survival of the Undead and a second-year majoring in public health.

Crisp said the zombies and zombie make up

will be supplied by Cedar Point and they will sponsor a challenge.

“Students will have two hours to complete the entire

If you go What: Survivial of the Undead.

Where: University of Toledo Recreation Center.

When: Sept. 5.

Sponsored by: The Office of Recreation.

competition, and return to the Rec Center for prizes, and a post-apocalyptic party,” Vinciczky said.

The post apocalyptic party at the Recreation Center will begin at 12 a.m. and end at 2 a.m.

“Participants can join us after the event for the post-apocalyptic party where there will be free event T-shirts and prizes awarded to survivors as well as those infected,” Crisp said.

Crisp said student organizations have been encouraged to donate prizes and awards for the party.

“We are excited to include many student organizations in this event,” Crisp said.

A few sponsoring organizations include: Cedar Point, REC Council, VOICE of Honors, University YMCA, Resident Student Association, International Student Association, UT French Club, Lambda Sigma Sophomore National Honor Society and International Service Learning.

“Survival of the Undead is an ideal opportunity to promote your organization to students across campus,” said Crisp. “We asked that information

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about the organization and how to get involved was included with each organization’s donation.”

Crisp said the goal of Survival of the Undead is to get students familiar with and more involved on campus.

“As a First Weeks UT event, Survival of the Undead will encourage students to participate in safe, collegiate activities,” said Crisp.

Vinciczky said she hopes the event will give the students something to look forward to as the fall semester begins.

Along with challenges and zombies, there will be free food, a live DJ and organizations to get involved with.

“It is going to feel like a glorified adult version of tag mixed with tasks that take brain and brawn power,” Vinciczky said. “I hope it gives students the chance to unwind, let loose, have fun and help them feel apart of the UT family.”

Vinciczky said students will be energized with fear and excitement to be involved in the UT atmosphere.

“I think I am most looking forward to the atmosphere and excitement of the event,” Crisp said. “I helped film the promotional video, and my adrenaline was pumping by just participating in that.”

To see the Survival of the dead promotional video, go to http://tinyurl.com/pjd5va3.

FASHION

Essentials for a Social media campaign launched by Greek council college wardrobe

By Josie Schreiber Staff Reporter

Partying, binge-drinking and hazing are all stereotypes commonly heard when someone says they’re “going Greek,” but is that really what Greek life is all about?

Alejandro Vera Corzo, Vice President of Operations for the Interfraternity Council (IFC) at The University of Toledo, said that the general media sometimes has this one Greek stereotype where all fraternities and sororities do is party.

Vera Corzo is a senior triple majoring in professional sales, marketing and international business, and is a brother of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.

Vera Corzo and the other members of the UT IFC have launched a campaign inspired by a similar campaign done one year ago on the Murray State University (MSU) campus in hopes to change how people perceive Greek life called Live Your Values.

The Live Your Values campaign kicked off on Aug. 21 with an introductory video uploaded to YouTube and shared via social media.

New videos will be uploaded every day at noon and 6 p.m. until Sept. 25.

Each video will feature past and present fraternity and sorority members explaining what their Greek values are and how they live by them every day.

Live Your Values was started on the MSU campus last year by Jason Hinson-Nolen who was the coordinator of Greek life at the time.

“It all started with an idea one morning while I was getting ready for work at MSU,” Hinson-Nolen said. “I had noticed that the organizations on campus were taking values-based actions, but sometimes the campus community wasn’t aware of all the good the Greeks were putting into the world.”

Hinson-Nolen said he thought a campaign that would allow the Greek community to tell their stories of how the values of their organization shape their lives would be powerful and inspiring.

Hinson-Nolen, a member of the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity, said that he tries to make every action and decision align with the core values and motto of his fraternity.

Alpha Sigma Phi’s values are silence, charity, purity, honor and patriotism and its motto is “the cause is hidden but the results well known.”

Hinson-Nolen is currently the director of campus initiatives for the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC). He also serves on the national board of advisors for the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity as well as the grand chapter advisor for the Gamma Chi chapter at Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind. “When we live our values and maintain our purpose, we’ve got a pretty good guide in decision-making,” Hinson-Nolen said.

Anthony Strother, vice president of recruitment for the IFC said that Live Your Values is not only a campaign, but a concept of the Greek community in general as well.

Strother said that Live Your Values is implemented in a lot of the recruitment material and that the IFC really tries to get new members to focus on the concept of living your values.

Strother, a brother of Phi Kappa Psi, said Phi Kappa Psi’s motto is “the great joy in serving others.”

“Service is not limited to only giving aid to those around you, but truly letting those around you influence growth in aspects of your life,” Strother said.

Phi Kappa Psi’s basic principles are honor, truth and service to others “Phi Psi also holds integrity in a high esteem because as a fraternity man, you represent not only your chapter, but your university and the entire Greek community,” Strother said.

Strother said he focuses on integrity every day because it allows him to truly enhance the college experience and legacy for positive change.

Strother is a senior majoring in supply chain management.

As a brother of Pi Kappa Phi, Vera Corzo said leadership is his favorite Pi Kapp value.

Pi Kappa Phi lives by the ideals of the acronym C.L.A.S.S., which stands for Character, Leadership, Achievement, Scholarship and Service.

“For me, leadership is the impact that individuals can make among a group of people,” Vera Corzo said.

Vera Corzo said he uses leadership to strive to leave a legacy in his chapter and on the University of Toledo campus in any way possible.

Conor Welsch, Greek Development co-chair for the IFC said the Live Your Values campaign has been advertised via social media like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

“When we live our values and maintain our purpose, we’ve got a pretty good guide in decision-making.”

JASON HINSON-NOLEN MSU coordinator of Greek life

Welsch is a sophomore double majoring in kinesiology and exercise science and is also a brother of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.

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Autumn Baker is ready for her classes in her simple white T-shirt, versatile black blazer and a statement necklace.

By Autumn Baker and Teddi Covington Fashion Columnists

Every girl needs some basic pieces to build her wardrobe; however, a college woman is different. They need basic pieces that they can wear every day to either dress up or down their outfit. To get you started, we have picked out the top three essential wardrobe pieces that can be paired with anything and be worn day and night.

White tee A simple white crew neck T-shirt can make any outfit look sophisticated or laid back. For a laid-back look, the white tee can be paired with boyfriend jeans, sneakers and simple jewelry. Boyfriend jeans are slightly baggy and fit right on the hip. To change the white tee for a nighttime look, pair with a blazer, trousers and heels; also don’t be shy and stay with the neutrals, go outside the box and pick different colors that normally you wouldn’t wear. For example, a white blazer paired with orange trousers and orange heels is different yet chic. White tees are found at See Fashion / 10 »

Wednesday, August 27, 2014 | The Independent Collegian | RECRUITMENT

Should you go Greek?

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Pi Kappa Alpha, one of the fraternities at UT, is having a Fireman’s Challenge on Sept. 13 at 12 p.m. in the Health and Human Services parking lot. There will be food, T-shirts, a full sized fire truck pull and much more. To register, go to Eventbright.com and search Pi Kappa Alpha Fireman’s Challenge and the cost is $10.

By Chloe Clark Staff Reporter

As students launch back into their school routines certain thoughts come to mind.

Campus provides many different clubs and activities; however, some students may begin to think about going Greek.

The University of Toledo has held a strong Greek lifestyle for 72 years.

Alana Brooks, president of the University of Toledo’s Pan-Hellenic Council, spoke about how to begin the process of joining the Pan-Hellenic Council or Interfraternity Council (IFC).

To join, interested students need to register through recruitment and partake in recruitment week for each council.

If students are interested in going Greek there are a few steps they need to take.

First, the aspiring member must apply and pay a recruitment fee of $30. This fee covers food and other items.

Recruitment week for fall semester starts in one week.

The recruitment process differs between the Pan-Hellenic and Interfraternity Councils. “[The Pan-Hellenic Council] is structured while the IFC fraternity recruitment isn’t as structured, however both are about a weeklong process,” Brooks said.

Brittany Graham, Greek life coordina-

tor at UT, explained sorority recruitment as “a week of events that ends in/results in bid day, where our potential new members find their home for the rest of their college career.”

Interested candidates for sororities can attend recruitment Sept. 3-7 on Main Campus in the Student Union.

“It is a program that teaches leadership skills and strong, long-lasting friendships — not to mention the above average resume building.”

HANNA KNIGHT Sorority Recruit

The Pan-Hellenic Council will kick off recruitment with the attendants meeting the Rho Gammas. For a specific amount of time these women disaffiliate themselves from their own sorority in order to recruit for all sororities.

The second and third days of recruitment are spent meeting all eight organizations. Those days are essential for both the chapters and the students trying to join a Pan-Hellenic Council.

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Vera Corzo said that if the campaign is successful on campus, the NIC will move forward in taking the campaign to a national level.

“I’m very excited to see how the Live Your Values campaign goes for the University of Toledo as we begin looking at the next steps in seeing the national movement,” Hinson-Nolen said.

Timmy Schlacter, Greek Development co-chair for the IFC, said that although the campaign will last a month he hopes there will be a lasting effect.

“The way I see it, we’re not changing anything, it’s more like a re-centering of organizations so that they’re more values based,” Schlacter said.

Schlacter is a sophomore majoring in nursing and is also a brother of the Pi

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any store; however, go to Target or Forever 21 to find quality white tees at a reasonable cost.

Black blazer Just like the white tee, the black blazer is versatile for the day and evening. In the day, it can be combined with any T-shirt and any jeans. Make a statement by pairing the blazer with bold pieces of jewelry and your casual day outfit can have more of a sophisticated look.

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Day four of recruitment is Philanthropy Day. This is the day when the chapters and the students do a community service project for the chapter’s choice charity.

After four days of Pan-Hellenic Council recruitment there is a final party. This is the event where aspiring attendants get to hang out like a potential sister, one last time.

On the sixth day the Pan-Hellenic Council chooses the new members. They receive their bids and are officially considered a sister.

Brooks said that she felt that this unclaimed quote, “Nothing like you expected, but everything you are looking for,” represented Greek life very well.

The Interfraternity Council holds recruitment week Sept. 8-12 at McComas Village.

IFC Recruitment entails a week of flag

Kappa Phi fraternity.

Follow the campaign on twitter at: @ LiveYourValuesT Watch the Campaign videos at: http:// tinyurl.com/qx23qvz Like the campaign on Facebook at: http:// tinyurl.com/pe7hzh8

“The way I see it, we’re not changing anything, it’s more like a re-centering of organizations so that they’re more values based.”

TIMMY SCHLACTER Greek Development co-chair for the IFC

perfect black blazer is at H&M, but they are also at Express, Forever 21 or any department store.

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One of the easiest outfits are the ones with the least amount of effort. Our favorite is a black blazer over a white tee paired with boyfriend jeans and sneakers and to pull it all together a bold, blue and gold necklace.

football, a Chipotle dinner, a hog roast and an invitation-only dinner. The invitationonly dinner is where the chosen attendants are asked to join a specific chapter.

Gregg Smith, graduate assistant of Greek life, said that being involved in Greek life can help to boost resumes.

“Greek community at a large is a connection,” Smith said.

As well as being a potential connection, future employers may be attracted to the Greek experience for more involved reasons.

“In essence, they are running small businesses...managing teams, tasks, money,” Graham said about the young adults who are members of Greek life.

Hanna Knight, who plans on rushing a sorority this fall, said, “It is a program that teaches leadership skills and strong, longlasting friendships — not to mention the above average resume building.”

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Toledo Trivia • Toledo was picked to win the Mid-American Conference’s West Division this year, receiving 11 first-place votes and a total of 114 points in the annual media poll.

• 19 starters from last year’s 7-5 squad return for the 2014 season, including six All-MAC players.

• Toledo boasts a veteran offensive line, which has started in 97 career games as a group. Newly appointed center Greg Mancz leads his teammates with 38 starts, followed by Josh Hendershot (25) and Jeff Myers (25).

• UT’s stadium, the Glass Bowl, was built in 1937.

• Toledo head coach Matt Campbell is entering his third full year in charge of the Rockets, and he boasts a 17-9 overall record coming into the 2014 season.

• Toledo was the first MAC school to ever host a PAC-10 school, welcoming Arizona to the Glass Bowl in 2010. UT will play host to 2013 SEC East Division champion Missouri in 2014, and the Rockets will hope to get revenge for a 38-23 loss that the Tigers handed them last year.

• The Rockets have played for a national television audience 63 times, including five times in 2013 and 45 times in the last 10 years. All 12 of Toledo’s games will be televised in some format in 2014.

• Toledo leads the MAC with 16 former players currently on NFL rosters.

• Emlen Tunnell was not only the first African-American to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame – he was also a former Rocket. Tunnell spent 14 years in the NFL, playing for the New York Giants as well as the Green Bay Packers. Another UT alumnus, RB Chester Taylor, was the first player out of the MAC to rush for 1,000 yards in an NFL season, piling up 1,216 yards for the Minnosota Vikings in 2006.

• UT has appeared in seven bowl games over the last 12 years, and the Rockets have a 9-4 overall record in bowls over the program’s history.

• Toledo has had 25 All-Americans, the most recent being Eric Paige, who was a first-team AllAmerican at kickoff returner in 2010.

• The Rockets have won 10 MAC Championships and eight MAC West Division titles. UT has been ranked in the Top 25 in eight different seasons, including a No. 23 ranking in 2012.

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The Rockets last faced off against the University of Cincinnati during the 2012-2013 season, when they handed UC a 29-23 defeat. UT faces the Bearcats in Cincinnati on Sep. 12 at 7 p.m.

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THREE’S A CROWD

Ely chosen as first of UT’s three quarterbacks to start, but position competition remains wide open

By Blake Bacho Sports Editor

When University of Toledo head football coach Matt Campbell announced on Monday, Aug. 25 that junior Phillip Ely would be his starting quarterback for UT’s first game of the 2014 season, it wasn’t just news to the media members he was addressing.

It was also a nice little surprise for Ely himself.

“I didn’t really officially hear it until today,” Ely said after the press conference. “I will owe it to the coaches that they did a really good job with the process. We were all on our toes, we didn’t take a day off, and we all fought for what we really love doing — playing quarterback.”

Make no mistake: the competition that awarded Ely with the start in Toledo’s season-opening bout against New Hampshire is not over, and the former University of Alabama backup quarterback is fully aware of how quickly things can change in the world of college football.

“You’ve always got to be on your toes.

If you aren’t getting the job done, then there are two very qualified guys behind you that can do that. That is what makes it fun....”

PHILLIP ELY Junior quarterback

“You’ve always got to be on your toes,” Ely said. “If you aren’t getting the job done, then there are two very qualified

guys behind [you] that can do that. That is what makes it fun, that you’ve got guys knocking on the door for the same spot and it is your job to be the best you can be at that spot and maintain it and be consistent at it.

“That’s my job, that’s what I got hired for and that’s what I like doing.”

The two individuals that stand behind Ely — sophomore Logan Woodside and redshirt freshman Michael Julian — are also well aware of where everything stands in this position battle.

The truth of the matter is that any one of these three Toledo quarterbacks could be asked to start at any time.

“You never know what is going to happen in a game,” Woodside said. “At any point [Ely] could get injured — I hope he doesn’t — but you never know what is going to happen at this position. I’ve got to prepare myself as if I am going to be the starter each week and whatever happens is what happens.”

Woodside knows only too well how important it is for each man in UT’s quarterback room to prepare like they might be called upon at any moment.

The sophomore QB faced that situation last season when he was called into action to replace an injured Terrance Owens during Toledo’s home opener against Eastern Washington.

Owens went down in the first quarter of that game after scrambling for seven yards and taking a hard hit from an EWU defender.

Woodside came in after the hit and went 14-of-24 in passing during UT’s 33-21 victory over EWU, and he finished his first game as a Rocket with 185

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Toledo’s three quarterbacks (from left to right): sophomore Logan Woodside, redshirt freshman Michael Julian, and junior Phillip Ely. Ely was given the start for UT’s opener vs. New Hampshire.

yards and one touchdown.

Woodside would play in four games total in 2013, including a start at Central Michigan.

“At that time I was just doing anything I could to help my team win,” he said.

It is that dedication to football and to Toledo’s squad that has really rubbed off on Woodside’s fellow quarterbacks.

“To see a younger guy, a guy that is only going to be a sophomore, have so much knowledge of the game already, it is just awesome to see,” Ely said.

“He takes full commitment into learning the game and offense.”

Woodside’s 24/7 commitment to football is something Julian admits to envying, as it is a skill he says he struggled with during his redshirt season last year.

“Being a redshirt freshman, I

didn’t focus on the game as much as I should have,” he explained. “Looking at [Ely and Woodside] now, and how much film they watch, that is definitely a big thing that I am working on.”

It is Julian’s athleticism that will keep him in this competition, one of two such position battles he faces in his first active season at UT. The redshirt freshman is also listed as the No. 2 punter right behind sophomore Nick Ellis. “[Julian] is very athletic, very savvy in the read option game,” Ely said. “That is something that I did in high school but I don’t think I took full advantage of it.”

The decision to start Ely against New Hampshire over Woodside or Julian may have surprised all three men, but it is

Ely’s calm head and quick mind that ensure he never finds himself that unawares when he goes under center.

“Phillip is a young guy that, the first thing you say is that he makes great decisions,” Campbell said. “He is a great decisionmaker with the ball in his hands and that is what ultimately put him in a position to start game one for us.

“He is going to do the right thing with the football and he can make all the throws on the field.”

Ely may not have the athleticism obvious in Julian, or Woodside’s experience in Campbell’s offense, but two years in the Alabama program have taught him a lot about the game, not to mention the See Crowd / 6 »

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Taking a glimpse at 2014

By Blake Bacho Sports Editor

With the Rockets set to start the haul through the 2014 calendar, several games can’t help but stick out more than others.

Though not everyone will agree on a list of Toledo’s most notable contests, many of this season’s matchups have plenty of potential to be memorable.

Three’s a crowd The Rockets’ season-opener against New Hampshire will take place in familiar territory for everyone but Toledo’s signal caller.

Junior Phillip Ely, who sat out last year after transferring from the University of Alabama, was chosen by Matt Campbell as the first of UT’s three potential quarterbacks to start a 2014 game.

Ely’s first snaps as a Rocket will be crucial to him

maintaining the lead in Toledo’s tight quarterback battle. Fans may even get a chance to see more than one of UT’s signal callers in this game, as Campbell would only assure Ely a start against New Hampshire.

Pinkel’s return Gary Pinkel should probably not expect a warm welcome when he leads the University of Missouri football team into the Glass Bowl on September 6.

Pinkel, who coached football in Toledo from 1991 until his sudden departure for Mizzou in 2000, led his Tigers to a 38-23 victory over the Rockets last season.

Missouri went on to win the SEC East Division in 2013.

A second helping of Bearcat The Rockets won’t be able to

surprise the University of Cincinnati this season.

The Bearcats have known exactly what kind of program Toledo boasts since UC fell to UT 2923 two years ago at the Glass Bowl. At the time, Cincinnati was ranked No. 18, and the victory moved UT to 5-1 at home against top 25 teams.

This time around, the Rockets will have to travel south for another chance at knocking off their AAC opponent. Toledo’s faceoff with Cincinnati will be UT’s third game of the 2014 season.

Toledo’s other rivals Recent Toledo students might be a little confused as to which Mid-American Conference program is actually UT’s biggest rivals.

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Rockets head football coach Matt Campbell enters his third full season at the helm of the Toledo program with a 17-9 record.

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Former UT quarterback Terrance Owens scrambles during last season’s Battle for I-75 rival game against the Bowling Green Falcons. With Owens gone, three quarterbacks are hoping to earn the starting position in 2014. Campbell named junior Phillip Ely the starter for Toledo’s home opener.

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The Battle of I-75 Trophy (pictured above) has belonged to Toledo for four consecutive seasons, and UT will go for a fifth on Nov. 19.

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Toledo 2014 Schedule -August UT vs. New Hampshire Saturday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m.

Glass Bowl

-SeptemberUT vs. Missouri

Saturday, Sept. 6 at 12 p.m.

Glass Bowl

UT at Cincinnati

Friday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m.

Cincinnati, OH

UT vs. Ball State

Saturday, Sept. 20 at TBA Glass Bowl

UT vs. Central Michigan Saturday, Sept. 27 at TBA Glass Bowl

-OctoberUT at Western Michigan

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Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m Kalamazoo, MI

Senior Greg Mancz enters his final season at the University of Toledo challenged with learning a new position. Mancz has been moved to center for the 2014 season to replace former Rocket Zac Kerin, who is in Minnesota trying to earn an NFL roster spot.

UT at Iowa State

Glimpse

Saturday, Oct. 11 at 3:30 p.m.

Ames, IA

UT vs. UMass

Saturday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m.

Glass Bowl

-NovemberUT at Kent State

Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 8 p.m.

Kent, OH

UT at Northern Illinois Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 8 p.m.

DeKalb, IL

UT vs. BGSU

Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m.

Glass Bowl

UT at Eastern Michigan Friday, Nov. 28 at TBA Ypsilanti, MI

-DecemberMAC Championship Friday, Dec. 5 at TBA Ford Field, Detroit, MI

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officially belong to Bowling Green State, the Rockets have had much more trouble recently with Northern Illinois.

Last season, Former NIU quarterback Jordan Lynch and his teammates handed Toledo a 35-17 loss to knock UT out of contention for the MAC Championship. The defeat marked the fourth year in a row that saw the Huskies responsible for ending Toledo’s hopes at reaching the title game.

Once again, the Rockets will face Northern Illinois late in the season in a game that is sure to have plenty of meaning for both teams.

Battle for I-75 The Rockets succeeded in at least one mission during their 2013-2014 campaign.

They kept the Battle for I-75 trophy in Toledo for a fourth consecutive year.

UT handed the Falcons a 28-25 defeat, and they will be looking to hand them another loss when BGSU arrives at the Glass Bowl on November 19.

Toledo will need another impressive performance this season from junior wide receiver Alonzo Russell, who caught the game-winning touchdown last year, if the Rockets hope to defeat their rivals for a fifth-straight season.

The Falcons were MAC West Champions, as well as the winners of the MAC Championship game last year.

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quarterback position.

After redshirting his 2011 season with the Crimson Tide, Ely spent 2012 backing up Alabama star A.J. McCarron, who is currently a backup quarterback himself with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Ely played backup in six games that year, but had very little live game experience, completing 3-of-4 passes for 42 yards and one touchdown over that span.

“Of course it was a great experience to be around a program that was as elite as [Alabama],” Ely said.

“As many victories as it has you can’t help but take good things from it. What I learned from A.J. and the coaches from Alabama is that it is all about the details.

“At every school it is always going to come down to the details and it is good to see Toledo implementing the same thing.”

As for the rather large detail of who will be Toledo’s 2014 starting quarterback, fans may

“We really have the utmost confidence in all three of our quarterbacks. That whole position group I am really excited about. I am really excited about what that group stands for and what their future brings.”

MATT CAMPBELL UT head football coach

have to tune in each week to find out. Campbell has yet to assure anything besides that he is comfortable calling on any one of his three potential signal callers.

“We really have the utmost confidence in all three of our quarterbacks,” he said. “That whole position group I am really excited about. I am really excited about what that group stands for and what their future brings.”

Toledo’s quarterbacks by the numbers Phillip Ely (junior) Played backup quarterback in six games at the University of Alabama in 2012, recording 42 yards and one touchdown during that span.

Ely was a U.S. Army All-American coming out of high school, and he was ranked as the No. 20 pro-style quarterback prospect by Rilvals.com and the No. 48 player by ESPNU, as well as the No. 41 QB by Scout.com.

Ely led the Blue team to a 20-7 victory during Toledo’s annual spring scrimmage. The junior quarterback completed 17-of-30 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns.

Michael Julian (redshirt freshman) Sat out the 2013 season as a redshirt after coming to Toledo ranked as a three-star recruit by ESPN.com and 24/7 Sports. Julian was ranked as the No. 11 prospect in the state of South Carolina by ESPN. The Hilton Head Island native was a three-year starter in high school, and he led South Carolina to a Shrine Bowl victory over North Carolina. Julian threw for 1,884 yards and 15 touchdowns as a junior.

Julian is also listed as the No. 2 punter on Toledo’s 2014 depth chart.

Logan Woodside (sophomore) Played in four games for the Rockets in 2013. Woodside completed 14of-24 passes for 185 yards off the bench to lead Toledo to a 33-21 win over Eastern Washington, also throwing a career-best 81-yard touchdown during that game.

The sophomore quarterback completed 138-of-212 passes for 2,951 yards and a school-record 41 touchdowns as a senior at Franklin County high school in 2012. The Kentucky native led his team to a 12-1 record before taking them all the way into the third round of the state playoffs.

Woodside was named Offensive MVP for Team Kentucky in the Best of the Bluegrass All-Star game.

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Sophomore Logan Woodside (shown above) is the only one of Toledo’s three quarterback candidates to have already taken snaps as a Rocket coming into the 2014 season. Junior signal caller Phillip Ely will soon join Woodside in that category, as Campbell named Ely the team’s week one starter. The Rockets will host New Hampshire and Missouri at home in the Glass Bowl before hitting the road to take on The University of Cincinnati. Four of UT’s first five games are at home.

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Rockets hungry for new beginning

By Blake Bacho Sports Editor

The wait for the University of Toledo football team is finally over.

Winter has come and gone, spring came and went and the summer is nearing an end. The Rockets couldn’t be happier to finally stop hitting each other and start hitting players who they don’t sit next to during classes.

“Camp was long, summer has been long and spring was long, “said junior defensive end Trent Voss. “To finally see someone who is not in blue and gold will be exciting.”

For the Rockets, 2014 isn’t just a chance to build new memories and fight for a Mid-American Conference Championship; it is also a chance to finally forget about the disappointments of last season, something head coach Matt Campbell is confident will be easy for his squad.

“We are dealing with 18 to 22-year-old kids,” he said. “I don’t mean to say this jokingly, but these guys sometimes don’t even know what is going on in the next 24 hours. They are worried about the here and now and I think that is why, for us, so much of it is about the process.”

Campbell’s players seem impatient to reach the next step of that process, the one where they actually get to play live football.

“It has been a long time since I have really put on a jersey to be the guy,” said junior quarterback Phillip Ely. “That is the feeling that I love. You love putting on those pads and kind of being the guy.

“We are all itching to get out there.”

All three of Toledo’s potential starting quarterbacks are eager to reach the field this year, but two of them have been waiting an exceptionally long time.

While sophomore Logan Woodside was able to step out onto the turf of the Glass Bowl last season due to an injury to former quarterback Terrance Owens, Ely and redshirt freshman Michael Julian saw nothing but position meetings and

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Junior defensive end Trent Voss (shown above returning an interception against Central Michigan) is transitioning to the defensive line from linebacker this season. Voss says he has enjoyed the transition, calling the chance to get at the offensive lineman “a joy.”

bench time while they sat and waited for their turn.

The team redshirted Julian in 2013 while Ely had to sit out after transferring from Alabama.

“I am very eager to get on the field,” Julian said. “Coming from high school where I started three years and then coming here and having to sit out a year, I am really ready to get back out on the field.”

Senior offensive lineman Greg Mancz, who is moving to the center position to replace departed Rocket Zac Kerin, is also excited for the new season, and he will be looking to get comfortable at his new spot as quick as possible.

“It has been a challenge just because it is a new position,” Mancz said of the learning process. “Every time you move it is a different mindset maybe, but it has been a blessing because I have been with four other

redshirt seniors who I have been with since day one, so it has been nice having those guys around me helping me through the process.”

“Camp was long, summer has been long and spring was long. To finally see someone who is not in blue and gold will be exciting.”

TRENT VOSS Junior defensive end

Voss, like Mancz, is also learning a new position this year, having switched from linebacker to defensive end.

“It’s been pretty smooth,” he said of the transition. “I just have to

focus on the new things that I need to be working on like being down in the box, things like that.

Wherever they want to put me is where I am going to try to succeed.”

The new position Voss finds himself learning brings him much closer to Toledo’s veteran offensive line, something he says he does not mind very much.

“I like it a little bit,” he said, smiling. “I’ve been around these guys a little bit and now I can finally get under their facemasks.

It’s a joy.”

Voss and the rest of UT’s defense will need to be a muchimproved unit from the one that Toledo featured last season if the Rockets hope to reach the MAC Championship in 2014.

“When you play nine of eleven starters last year that are all either freshmen or sophomores, and you play a bunch of young

guys, you watch that group come together and work each and every day to get better,” Campbell said. “I think that we are kind of almost spoiled in that we get to watch the progress that group has made from their last football game last year to where they are ready to be starting this season.

“I am really excited to watch that group. I think they are on a mission, and that mission is to continue to improve and to continue to get better each and every day.”

Individual and team missions aside, the wait to see how improved the Rockets are is at an end.

For fan and player alike, one thing is absolutely clear: it has been a very long offseason.

“We’ve been waiting a long time for the season,” Voss said.

“It is just going to be a good feeling to get back on the field and get back into game week.”

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