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Dowd, Nash White Halls to close Students to be moved to other residence halls, UT to save $500,000 per year after closing By Casey Cheap IC News Editor

Dowd Hall, Nash Hall and White Hall will be closed in the next threeto-four weeks, as they are currently being used as temporary, overflow housing. Dowd, Nash White — together with MacKinnon Hall — are commonly known as “the quads.” MacKinnon Hall, however, will remain open as usual, according to Director of Residence Life Jo Campbell. Students currently living in the halls will be moved out as soon as possible, Campbell said. In the past, UT used campus lounges as

overflow housing before the number of students on campus was finalized. Campbell said once the number of students is finalized, space for students will be free in other residence halls. “The decision to close Dowd, Nash White was made in early August,” Campbell said. “The number of beds provided throughout the halls [335] are right on par with the number we needed for overflow housing.” Campbell said the three are some of the least sought after residence halls because they are the only ones on campus without air conditioning and have had no ma-

jor renovations. After the 15th day of the semester, the number of students living on campus will be finalized, and

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They told us it was temporary and when they find us a room they will move us out

Stephen Witherspoon Freshman, Undecided

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students in Dowd, Nash White will be notified if there is space elsewhere. Another reason the halls will be closing is

because there are fewer students living on campus. “The number of students living on campus is down from two years ago, but flat from last year,” Campbell said. However, Campbell said two years ago “We were bursting at the seams.” Campbell said students living in the three residence halls are aware they are in a temporary housing situation. “We will be assisting them in moving,” she said. “We even have our own truck [to help them move],” she said. — Housing, Page A5

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Nash, Dowd and White Hall are all set to be closed within the next three to four weeks. Residents will be moved to other available halls on campus.

SG asks Bookstore closing students reflects rise in eReaders ‘whatcha want’ By IC Staff

Student Exchange Program in second year By Allison Seney IC Copy Editor

Students at the University of Toledo no longer need to cross the globe for a study abroad experience. With UT’s participation in the National Student Exchange program, students can study at nearly 200 colleges within the

Starting this fall, members of Student Government will approach students all over campus to get feedback and listen to concerns regarding campus matters. On “Whatcha Want Wednesdays,” members of SG wearing special t-shirts will be asking students what they would like to see on campus.

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There is so much in the U.S. and I wanted to see a different part of it.

Emma Ikstrum Exhchange student from Southern Oregon University

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Borders Books and Music has undergone a Chapter 11 foreclosure, resulting in it’s 399 stores being closed. By Fran Barror For the IC

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— Whatcha want, Page A2

The Borders Books and Music at Westfield Franklin Park Mall is littered with bare shelves and

deeply-discounted merchandise. The store bookshelves are for sale, and the Seattle’s Best Coffee section is closed. The impact of Borders Books and Music

closing is being widely felt by the Toledo community. The closing has been blamed on many things, such as the eReader revolution and book prices at discount

retailers such as Wal-Mart. The liquidation of Borders will result in the company closing all 399 stores, most of

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United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Many colleges have participated in the exchange for more than 20 years. However, this is the second year UT has been involved. Emma Ikstrum, the first exchange student to be hosted at UT, was welcomed during a luncheon at Pheonica’s Restaurant in the Student Union Thursday.

— Books, Page A5

— Exchange, Page A2

Do you prefer to read books electronically or in print? Why?

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I like to read electronically. The screen lights up and gives you more excitement.

Dana Saffo

Soph., criminal justice

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Print. You don’t have to press a button each time you want to turn a page.

Ross Heringhaus Civil Engineering

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Carla Aramouna

Soph., pre-med bio.

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I like reading electronically. I’m not a big reader. Ryan Gannon Fresh., business

I like to read print. If I want to highlight or make annotations I can find them quicker.

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I prefer to read in print. You can have so many issues on a computer.

Bryan Wood Senior, comm.

Check out our story on the closing of Borders Books and Music and the rise of electronic reading above.

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Come to Centennial Mall to help celebrate Blue and Gold Week today from noon to 2 p.m. Blue Crew and Blue Key will host an all-star cookout where students are invited to meet UT student-athletes. Afterward the Doermann Theater will feature a Blue and Gold Week Traditions Night at 8 p.m. Learn about UT’s past, present and future. To celebrate Blue and Gold Week a scavenger hunt will take place from seven to eight p.m. on Tuesday at Centennial Mall. Vie for prizes and learn about UT history and traditions.

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Women’s basketball team visits Israel By John Gumbersell IC Staff Writer

Every four years, the women’s basketball team chooses one country to travel to. This year’s decision was obvious. The UT women’s basketball team ventured on a week and a half-long trip to Israel beginning Aug. 7. Point guard Naama Shafir, born and raised in Hoshaya, Israel, was the reason for the trip’s location. Shafir, a senior majoring in business, led the team to a Women’s National Invitational Tournament championship last April where she scored 40 points. She was also a MidAmerican Conference player of the year candidate and believed to be the first Orthodox Jew to receive an NCAA

Division I scholarship. Women’s Basketball Coach Tricia Cullop said the trip

Shafir

gave the team a chance to see Shafir’s culture and hometown. “Walking the streets that you had only heard about your entire life was incredi-

ble to see,” she said. When Shafir first came to the U.S., she barely spoke English, but with the help of her teammates, she was able to become fluent. For this reason, she said she enjoyed being a translator during the trip. “When I came to America my friends helped me speak the language and learn the customs,” she said. “And then it was my turn. I enjoyed seeing my teammates in my culture.” The team’s visit to Israel coincided with one of the largest demonstrations in Israeli history, where mass demonstrations occurred throughout the country over the nation’s rising housing costs. Despite the continuing protests, Shafir said they were met with nothing but peace.

“We were welcomed right away; there was no tension in the air that we could feel,” she said. The team visited Shafir’s home in Hoshaya. Her friends and family from Israel joined her team for a cookout. Shafir said she enjoyed seeing her family at home and abroad come together. Shafir said her favorite part of the trip was having her family watch her play basketball with her team and meet her coach and teammates. The team briefly visited Jerusalem; Cullop said it was amazing to see where Jesus was crucified. Other historical sites the team visited included the Dead Sea and the Sea of Galilee. Cullop said the trip was the perfect chance to get a jump start on the new season and a

Have fun at a Jell-O Slip-nSlide at tomorrow at noon at Centennial Mall.

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A student organization fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Centennial Mall. There is an organization for everyone; see for yourself! In addition, grab a free snow cone.

“It is to create a lot of things on campus to benefit students,” said Heather Engle, chair of the Student Government senate. “A lot of programs will get out to students this way.” SG President Matt Rubin said he really wants to step up the effort to make SG more proactive in students’ lives. “The best way we are going to do our job as SG is to effectively communicate with students in face-to-face interaction,” Rubin said.

A part-time job fair will take place from noon to 3 p.m. at the Student Union Ingman Room. Find out about parttime job opportunities on and off campus this Wednesday. The second annual Music Fest will take place Wednesday from 4 to 11 p.m., across from Memorial Field House. Celebrate the start of the football season and fall semester. There will be a pep rally, live music and fireworks. Slated to appear are Cartel, Ohio Players, Alexander Zonjic, Glen Templeton and Abigail Stauffer. At noon on Thursday is an Ice Cream Day Centennial Mall. The President’s Tailgate Party will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., lot 25 by Rocket Hall. President Lloyd Jacobs will host this event to psyche up for the start of the Rockets’ football season Thursday.

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Join us as we cheer on our UT Rockets as they face New Hampshire at the home opener. All students gain free admission to all home football games. The game is this Thursday at the Glass Bowl from 7-10 P.M.

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The Pillbox is a free tailgate gathering for alumni, faculty and students of the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Pillbox for the Thursday game against New Hampshire is sponsored by Giant Eagle. The tent is located in the Flats outside the Glass Bowl. The event runs from 5-7 p.m.

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Students and faculty welcome exchange student Emma Ikstrum last Thursday at Phonecia.

Exchange From Page A1 Ikstrum, a student at Southern Oregon University, decided the exchange program was the best way for her to gain study abroad experience. “I wanted to study abroad, but I didn’t want to travel to a different country,” she said. “There is so much to see in the U.S. and I wanted to see another part of it.” Sammy Spann, executive director of the center for international studies and programs, said he wants to appeal to all students. “Students who fear going overseas can still experience the feeling of going away, but don’t necessarily want to go overseas,” he said. “We want every student who is willing to participate to do so.” Through the exchange program, students can study for up to one year at another

location. Students choose their top three choices from a list of participating universities based on their program of interest or geographical location. Institutions then select candidates for consideration during the National Student Exchange Conference held in Mid-March where approximately 80 percent of requests are negotiated. The potential host campuses then consider applicants for acceptance. Placement acceptances are made according to the openness of the respective tuition payment plans of host institutions according to the NSE catalog. “Students pay tuition to their home university or pay in-state tuition to their host university,” Spann said. “The only extra cost is — Exchange, Page A5

great way to add to the players’ relationships with each other. Although there was a large mixture of cultures, the girls were able to stick together through it according to Cullop. “It is great to get chemistry built up between my players,” Cullop said. “Chemistry is the building block of every successful season.” Assistant Coach Todd Mitmesser, Athletic Trainer Sara Meserth, Team Physician Jacklyn Kiefer, Assistant Athletic Director for Finance Tony Zaworski, members of the Channel 13 News Team and three incoming freshmen traveled along with the team. Cullop said she expects the trip to heighten the team’s spirits and gain positive outlook about their teamwork for the season.

The Student Senate, SG Cabinet and Student Judicial Cabinet will all be taking part in “Whatcha Want Wednesdays.” “[SG members] are going to be in the dining halls and on the Centennial Mall around 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays, the busiest times of day,” Rubin said. Rubin said he looks forward to hearing student suggestions. “Students can wake up every morning on Wednesday with fresh ideas about what they would like to see changed or improved,” he said. “Student Government will certainly listen.”

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Embrace your part of the “salad” Phrases such as “melting pot” and “mixed salad” are commonly used when defining diversity in the United States. Most classes tell students that we are a mixed salad—a collection of diverse cultures. But sometimes, it seems like the “melting pot” theory is more accurate. Take yourself as an example. Do you know where you came from or what your last name means in your family’s “home land”? Much of our generation doesn’t know about their heritage unless they’re getting extra credit for finding it out through a class project. Not many truly care to discover who they are and what nationality they represent. As a result, we “Americanize” ourselves. We don’t want to try different foods or traditions within our family’s heritage. It just isn’t that important to us. When considering our national European history, most hail from multiple countries. We can have a little bit of Scottish, French and — if you’re lucky — German.. This past weekend, the German American Festival occurred in Oregon, Ohio. The festival was filled with music, dancing, good food, crazy contests and traditional German fashion. People immersed themselves in this event that was bursting with culture and people having a good time. The smells of bratwurst and sauerkraut, funnel cakes and chicken dinners were heavy in the air on the late summer evening. Those over 21 had the opportunity to drink a beer from “The Boot.” Drinking from “The Boot” is a popular German tradition seen in many bars and parties with a German theme, or perhaps the movie “Beerfest.” The use of the boot for drinking began during World War I when German soldiers had nothing else to drink from. They passed around a leather boot filled with beer before heading off into battle. For good luck, they’d flick the boot before drinking from it and then again after they drank to wish the next soldier good

luck. Even a boot-shaped glass has a history in the German culture. Do you have something from your nationality that you find interesting? If you do, learn more about it. It’s inspiring to discover where you and your family came from. By doing this, you and your family could start traditions of your own. Fairs and festivals can be found all over Toledo and the surrounding areas. You just have to be willing to look for them. Attend one and see what you find. Students may be surprised to find out their heritage was more than they thought it would be. The point is that we need to be proud of our “ingredients” in the “mixed salad” we claim to be. If you aren’t sure about your nationality, do some research. The best way to find answers is to ask your parents or grandparents. Even websites such as www.ancestry.com can be useful. Our culture has been lost in a sea of modernization. While innovation shouldn’t be viewed in a negative light, we should not forget our history. There are so many opportunities to discover where we came from. This year, challenge yourself to try new things, not just the modern “American” things like going to the new club or restaurant in town. Learn about your heritage. Try the country’s food, experience their entertainment and traditions or even plan to travel there. Let’s vow not to be a “melting pot”, drowning in our “American” ways. Let’s embrace the roots of our “mixed salad.”

Going digital: the rise of eBooks The rise of technology has officially created a more fast-paced, convenient and creative society. The new era has left some businesses in the dust to figure out what went wrong. Borders Books and Music knows that feelingthey failed to embrace the technology of the eBook, Kindle and Nook quickly enough. The physical printing of books is in slow decline and traditional book readers wonder what the big deal is about these electronic books; approximately one-quarter of the print industry declines every year while digital book consumption has increased at an incredibly fast pace. Businesses have changed how they distribute what used to be on paper. Universities are offering students the use of eBooks instead of buying textbooks. Restaurant menus, instruction manuals and application forms are all online. After all of the eBook hype, Borders should have known what was coming. Digital reading is now the “in” thing. As students, we can agree that it’s not only convenient for some, but also inexpensive to purchase textbooks in their electronic format. Book readers will argue about which is cheaper — buying a Kindle or purchasing the physical book — but depending on the types of books bought, the price difference will vary.

According to users, the various types of eBooks are more convenient, lightweight and interesting to use. Other than that, there is no change to the physicality of a book. So why are the eBooks so popular? What makes them so much more appealing than books with different colors and textures? The ease of using digital technology is what turns many people on to the changes of this new era. But what’s considered easy varies based on the individual. Many prefer to feel the page as it turns. Some just don’t like change. Borders CEO Mike Edwards was disappointed to report its closing to loyal store members, telling them that the “turbulent economy” and the “eReader revolution” was the cause of their loss in a long and difficult battle. If only Borders had the courage to enter into the digital market along with Barnes & Noble and other book stores. Maybe then Borders would have had a fighting chance. Even though it would have made more business sense to include the new digital technology into the mix, Borders was a popular store for books and entertainment purchases. Borders will be truly missed.

- Letters To the editor I have a great deal of respect for the faculty members who have voiced concerns regarding the new parking system. However, I disagree with their conclusions regarding these changes. Like many UT faculty, staff, and students, my family shares the use of multiple cars. There have been many days when the required

parking tag was in different car than the one that I happen to have on a given day. This created the unnecessary inconvenience of locating the car with the parking tag, returning home to obtain the tag, parking off campus, or taking the risk of an expensive parking ticket. The new system conveniently allows me to change

the license number of car that is registered in less than 60 seconds. In my opinion, the new parking system is a substantial improvement over the old.

As a former dean who parked on campus daily, who was frequently on and off the campus during the week, and who owns and drove several cars to and from campus, I was thrilled with the announcement of the new technology-based parking system. It will lower the cost of surveillance and of writing and collecting for parking violations and, the new system will allow departments and colleges to easily and quickly

grant parking permits on line and by email to campus visitors. It will also eliminate the cost and inefficiency of preparing and distributing paper parking permits annually. Further, I am absolutely confident that any “glitches” in the new system, whether they be sorting out the best way to handle handicapped parking or issuing multiple car privileges to staff,faculty and special donors, will be handled once

those “glitches” are identified. The most expeditious way to get those “glitches” documented and handled would be for organizations representing staff and faculty (like the AAUP) to work positively and cooperatively to help make that happen, for everyone’s benefit.

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Philosophical knowledge If one took a survey of subjects that have absolutely no impact on the way we live, chances are most people would pick philosophy. Do we need philosophy? A y n Rand answered that question in her awe-inspiring anthology “Philosophy: Who Needs It.” “ Y o u Ramana m i g h t Reddy claim -- as most people do -- that you have never been influenced by philosophy. I will ask you to check that claim. Have you ever thought or said the following? ‘Don’t be so sure -- nobody can be certain of anything?’ You got that from David Hume (and many, many others), even though you might never have heard of him. Or: ‘This may be good in theory, but it doesn’t work in practice.’ You got that from Plato.” Consider some of the things in this modern era that we take for granted. The laws meant to punish crimes are definitely one such thing. If one intentionally murders another, it is wrong and he must be jailed. But what if a person’s choices are completely conditioned in the atmosphere he is brought up in? Would we absolve a murderer if his conditioning allows him to act in no other way, just as a balloon must rise given its properties? What could be done to create patents and copyrights? After all, it stands to reason that if a person’s mental contents are a product of his upbringing, how could he claim any discovery to be his own? Is man free to choose his actions? Consider the controversial question of whether God made the world. The argument goes that since everything in this world is so

complex and intricate, it had to be a product of a designer. But if complexity is reason enough to believe in the existence of a creator, should not the creator by definition be more complex and intricate than his product? How could we justify his existence? Whatever your views on free will and religion, it is apparent that philosophy is a set of fundamental ideas that not only shape the course of law and politics, but a set of ideas that shape the fundamentals of human thought. The need for philosophy arises from the fact that man is a conceptual being. His distinctive means of survival are not the fangs, claws or the legs of a cheetah. Instead, his tools are thought and ideas. From a matchstick to a skyscraper, it is his mental faculty that aids him to live successfully. His mental faculty has to be programmed, however. He doesn’t have limited standards built into him like other animals.

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Philosophy gives a person an integrated view of existence. Sometimes, if one tries to systematically question one’s beliefs, the common retort is, “Who are you to disagree with the traditions of our forefathers?” This confusion stems from blanking out the difference between products of choice such as tradition or religion and unquestionable natural facts such as the law of gravity. Most people who passively absorb philosophic ideas from magazines or newspapers hold different standards

at work, different standards at a church or a temple, different standards at a family gathering and so on. They not only hold differing standards but also conflicting ones in many areas of life. For instance, an attorney may uphold logic in court, but he may default on acquiring consistent, reality-oriented philosophic ideas in his personal life. This may lead to his belief in supernatural powers due to family or peer pressure. The contradiction in his set of beliefs is apparent. He would be thrown out of court if he argued that although his client did commit the murder, he should be acquitted because the crime was committed on Friday the 13th. On the other hand, if he had used a rational philosophy, he would be in a position to have an integrated view of existence – a common set of standards he could apply to all departments of his life. In an era of dwindling freedom laden with stimulus packages, unnecessary health care bills and Islamic totalitarianism, it is rational philosophy we humans need the most. One of the best reality oriented philosophies out there is Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism. You can start by reading her two most famous non-fiction books, Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead. As she once pointed out, no tyrant rose to power except on the claim of representing the “common good” — be it Napoleon of France or Hitler of Germany. If one wishes to “save the world” from harmful ideas and the horrors of history, what better way is there than by asking the fundamental question of philosophy- what does it mean to be good? — Ramana Reddy is an IC columnist and a firstyear law student at UT.

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Closing the three residence halls will save UT about $500,000 a year. It is uncertain what will happen to the buildings themselves, but they may be used for future overflow housing.

Housing From Page A1 Campbell said having the halls sitting idle will save the university about $500,000 in staff and utilities and she is unsure whether the buildings will be torn down. A desk worker, who was unable to give their name, at

Books From Page A1 which are in their final weeks. “It’s a sad thing,” said Kyle Minor, lecturer in the department of English. “I feel badly for all the employees who are losing their jobs, and I worry that we’ve lost yet another brick-andmortar outlet that offers a wide variety of books.” Jill Chio, a local preschool teacher and book enthusiast, said he used to buy books at Borders, but thought it was too expensive. “I’m not that upset about them closing because I like Barnes & Noble and there is a used book store called Book Cents right down the street from me,” he said. Some area residents felt that although expensive, they want to take advantage

Dowd, Nash White said no resident advisers are living in the halls. RA’s from Mackinnon Hall and Parks Tower rotate in shifts when patrolling the hall and working the front desk. A resident advisor at MacKinnon said RA’s are not allowed to comment on the

status of Dowd, Nash and White Hall to members of the press at this time. Some students, however, are not excited about a potential move to other parts of campus. “I heard we actually don’t have to be moving out,” said Woody Haze, a freshman majoring in medical

administration who lives in White Hall. “I can’t afford it because grants got cut in half. If we have the option to stay, then I want to stay.” Stephen Witherspoon, a general studies major and resident of Nash Hall, confirmed C a m p b e l l ’s comments. “They told us it was

of discounted books. “I am really sad about Borders closing,” said Tessa Hoste, a local preschool teacher. “I get a 25 percent teacher discount on books,

start going online to Scholastic book orders. I will definitely take advantage of the going out of business sales.” Cole Doren, a sophomore majoring in physical education and health, said he thinks it is cool the company is going out of business. “The prices were too expensive before,” he said. Borders CEO Mike Edwards sent a personal email to all Borders Rewards member in July saying the company was not able to overcome external forces. Edwards noted in the email the rise in eReaders is only one of many reasons the franchise is shutting its doors. “We had worked very hard toward a different outcome,” he said. “The fact is that Borders has been facing headwinds for quite

some time, including a rapidly changing book industry, the eReader revolution and a turbulent economy.” According to the Association of American Publishers’ website stated in Feb 2011, eBooks ranked above print in all trade categories. Revenue for eBooks has been more than twice as much as print. Print was outpaced $164.1 million to $411.7 million per month in February. Print sales also fell almost 25 percent from last year, where eBooks were on the rise over 200 percent. Researchers claimed because of high-contrast screens that have become more readable and reliable, a light-weight tablet-style reader is more convenient. Borders could not be reached for comment.

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The fact is that Borders has been facing headwinds for quite some time, including a rapidly changing book industry, the eReader revolution and a turbulent economy.

Mike Edwards CEO, Borders and Books and Music

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and that is where I got a lot of the books I can use in my classroom. I guess I will

temporary and when they find us a room they will move us out,” he said. Another student expressed concern with the current living situation in the quads. “I’m not going to be in a room with four people for the rest of the time I am here,” said Lasana Milton, a freshman and Dowd Hall resident

Exchange From Page A2 a $150 application fee.” Ikstrum said she chose the University of Toledo because she wanted to experience the Midwest. She, a Seattle native, said things that would otherwise appear trivial to Toledo natives have been the biggest changes she has experienced. “It’s neat to experience a thunderstorm, when in Seattle there aren’t that many,” she said. “The idea of not seeing the ocean is very new.” Students wishing to participate in the program must be full-time students at their home institution in good academic standing with a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average. Not all academic programs

majoring in computer science. “That would be ridiculous.” MacKinnon Hall Director Mollie Zenz, was unavailable to comment. — Vincent D. Scebbi contributed to this article.

at National Student Exchange member colleges and universities are available to participating students. Some programs are more competitive than others are. Spann said he wants students to gain an out-of-thebox experience while taking advantage of what America has to offer. Ken Evans, a recent graduate in political science and geology, was the first student from the university to participate in the exchange. Last spring, Evans studied at State University of New York in Plattsburg. “Toledo can hold you down,” he said. “It’s nice to get out and experience different rhythms.” The program is through the Center for International Studies and Programs.

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The Rockets won all three games in the Blue-Gold Invitational.

The Rockets volleyball team swept the competition en route to winning the BlueGold Invitational on Saturday at Savage Arena. Toledo dropped just one set the whole weekend while senior libero Kassie Kadera was named the tournament’s most valuable player. “This weekend was a really good starting point for us,” Kadera said. “We played some teams that are really strong in their conference. It was a really good stepping stone for us.” Joining Kadera on the All-Tournament team was sophomore Jordan Kielty and junior Bailey Blank. Kielty saved her best for last as she paced the team with 17 digs and added 14 kills in the Rockets final match of the weekend. Blank’s weekend was also highlighted in the 3-1 win over Oakland as she posted 11 kills and a team-best .562 attack percentage. “We are starting to get that balance where we can go to any player along the net,” UT head coach Greg Smith said. “The balance is there and no matter who we put in we know that the balance will be there.” The Rockets opened the weekend in dominating fashion with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-12, 25-13) victory over Wright State, then took down Niagara in straight sets the following morning, 25-18, 25-20, 25-18. “I thought we came out with a lot of intensity and a

lot of energy,” Kadera said. “I thought we put on a real good show. We are kind of known as a slow starting team but I think we turned that around.” “Our team did a really nice job [coming off the win against Wright State],” Smith said. “Offensively they did very well, we had excellent distributions out of all five of our hitters. One thing is following a great night like [win against Wright State] is how you respond and there definitely wasn’t a letdown.” The lone lost set came in the weekend’s final showdown against Oakland, but Toledo rallied to take the final two sets and open the 2011 season with a perfect 3-0 record. “It was a great win for us,” Smith said. “Oakland is such a Kadera scrappy team and they played really well tonight. I was really proud of our girls, they stayed with it mentally. Sometimes when things aren’t going as good as you think you have to find a way to win.” With the tournament vicotry, the Rockets have now opened the past three seasons with a tournament championship. The Rockets return to action this weekend when they travel to East Lansing, Mich. for the Spartan Classic. UT will open the tournament with Cleveland State on Friday at 7 p.m., then will face St. John’s University and Michigan State on Saturday.

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UT Volleyball will play this weekend at the Spartan Classic.

Toledo gets first win of Former UT star excited to the season against IPFW get back to football in 2011

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Sophomore Nicole Gyurgyik found the back of the net again this weekend against IPFW. By Nate Pentecost Assistant Sports Editor

Toledo’s soccer team held Louisville to a 1-1 double overtime draw last Friday before posting their first victory of the season on Sunday with a 4-3 win over Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. “Results matter for sure,” head coach Brad Evans said. “We’re in the results business. But as far as the nonconference schedule, we know that the MAC is where we have to try to be at our best and we have to take steps.” The Cardinals (1-1-1) struck early in the match on Friday evening,

with sophomore midfielder Angelika Uremovich putting the visitors on the board in the eighth minute on a cross from sophomore forward Jordan Pawlik. Toledo redshirt freshman goalkeeper Kelsey Borowitz made an initial save but collided with another player leaving an opening for Uremovich to connect from just outside the 18-yard-box. Borowitz was in goal for the first time in her collegiate career, filling in for senior Vicki Traven who was suspended for the match after being issues a red card in the previous game against nationally ranked Illinois. “She stepped up and did

what she needed to do and was composed enough,” head coach Brad Evans said of Borowitz. “It’s something she will grow into even more with time.” The Rockets (1-2-1) responded shortly after with senior forward Kristen Lynn providing the equalizer off a pass from sophomore Rachel MacLeod in the 15th minute for the 2010 firstteam All-MAC selection’s first goal of the season. Each side had a number of opportunities to put themselves ahead in the second half but they were unable to capitalize. With scoring — Season, Page B2

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Former UT running back Jalen Parmele will be a big part of the Ravens special teams in 2011. By Nate Pentecost Assistant Sports Editor

For 18 weeks and four days former UT running back and current Baltimore Raven Jalen Parmele awaited a resolution to the labor dispute with team owners which threatened to cancel the 2011 season. In the end, only the August 7th Pro Football Hall of Fame Game was nixed from the schedule, with NFL

Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith signing the new Collective Bargaining Agreement just two days prior, ending the longest lockout in league history. Yes, the world’s most successful sports league has conditionally reopened its doors for business thanks to the new CBA, and that very well may be enough to satisfy most

pigskin fans, but those expecting the usual level of play are likely to find themselves disappointed in a hurry. “The biggest challenge is probably guys staying in shape,” Parmele told the Independent Collegian. “You didn’t know when you were going to come back. We weren’t really hearing anything.” — Excited, Page B2

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The Rockets defeated IPFW 4-3 on Saturday after drawing Big East foe Lousiville on Friday.

Season From Page B1 chances at a premium in the extra periods, the match ended in a stalemate. Toledo and Louisville took 15 and 12 shots respectively with Borowitz registering 3 saves to her counterpart senior Chloe Keifer’s four. “I thought we were a little more creative in the attacking third but didn’t get the goals to show for it,” Evan said. “But progress is more important at this point and we’re moving in the right direction.” Toledo set the tempo in the opening minutes of its Sunday afternoon victory over IPFW (1-2-0), with Lynn heading in a goal in the ninth minute. The tally was her

first of two on the day and second of three over the weekend. Sophomore forward Nicole Gyurgyik added to the lead with a goal at the 21:32 mark as the Rockets cruised into halftime with a 2-0 lead. “Coach really challenged us before the game to see what we are made of after a tough game on Friday,” Lynn said. “Can we come out and take it to a team, especially in the first half and set the tone early? I think we did that.” Lynn would score her second goal in the opening minute of the second half with Gyurgyik adding another of her own just minutes later to put the Rockets in front 4-0 by the 56th minute. Lynn and Gyurgyik have three goals

each on the season and remain the only two goal scorers for the team on the year. With the game seemingly well in hand, UT subbed in a number of reserves, allowing the Mastadons to play themselves back into the match with three goals in the final 15 minutes. Following the third goal, the Rockets brought back in several starters who were able to hold off IPFW for the final five-plus minutes to hold onto the match. “We just have to finish out a little stronger,” Evans said. “I hate to put those kids back in the game but if that’s what it takes we’ll do it.” Toledo will closeout a three-game homestand at Scott Park on Friday at 5:30 p.m. against Niagara.

Conditioning programs and organized activities are considered by many coaches to be as valuable, if not more so, than minicamps and training camp. In fact, in a twist of lockout-related irony, management traditionally encourages players to attend voluntary offseason workouts, in large part to monitor the physical condition of the athletes. With offseason workouts and practices canceled because of the owner-initiated work stoppage, it can be assumed that a number of players on each roster are rushing to get their bodies ready for the gridiron, and it’s no coincidence that teams have seen an increase in serious injuries as the regular season approaches. The Ravens, however, can rest assured that Parmele will be one of the athletes whose offseason conditioning will have him rearing and ready to go when the season kicks off. “I started out with just light workouts, nothing too heavy,” Parmele said. “Then I eventually started working out three or four times a week once mid-June came around. Around early July is when I started the heavy sprinting work, field work, and my regular routine on the field.” Nearly as important as physical conditioning are the bonds which are created, renewed and strengthened when players are able to train together at team complexes. After all, the on-field comradery which is so

Monday, August 29, 2011 essential to a team’s success is forged in the months preceding the season. As a result, no clubs will feel the constraints of the accelerated schedule more than those adapting to significant roster changes and inexperienced players. “The chemistry you need to build in the offseason, especially during the OTA’s, for a lot of the new players that’s crucial in the months of April, May and June,” Parmele said. “Not having OTA’s doesn’t really help the chemistry, especially when you have new quarterbacks and receivers, and primarily the offensive players. So that’s something we’ve definitely had to adjust to in training camp.” At the least, Parmele appears to be making the necessary on-field adjustments so far, having rushed 15 times for 55 yards, to establish a respectable average of 3.7 yards per carry over three preseason games, including a trip to end zone against a highly-touted Eagles squad. After leaving Toledo as one of the most accomplished backs in program history (589 carries for 3,119 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns), Parmele was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round (176th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. Parmele spent the first three games on the bench before he was released and re-signed to Miami’s practice squad. He became a Raven later that season when Baltimore signed him away from the Dolphins. Since joining Baltimore, Parmele has seen limited

time in the backfield (7 carries for 44 yards) and with the Ravens boasting one of the game’s most lethal runners in Ray Rice, along with offseason acquisition Ricky Williams, touches will likely be scarce for Parmele again this season. However, Parmele has become a fixture in another area of Baltimore’s game plan, returning 33 kicks for 845 yards (25.6 avg.) and accumulating 19 special teams tackles over 24 games. He is expected to be a valuable asset in the Raven’s special teams attack again this year as Baltimore looks to return to the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. “I’ll have a big special teams role like last year and it’s just a matter of where they see me fit,” Parmele said. “Obviously, I have to do something different than Ricky and Ray. I’ll see some action at running back, it’s just a matter of showing them what I can do the rest of the preseason. That’s what it comes down to.” As for his alma mater, Parmele expects Toledo will rise to the occasion as well this season. “We’ve had so many rough years, even from when I was there my junior and senior year and up until last season, really,” Parmele said. “It’s good to see things get turned around and I know it’s only going to get better. The program is moving in the right direction. This is their year to win the MAC and I’m confident that they can get it done.” Parmele and the Ravens open the season on Sept. 11 against hated division rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Raeanna Martin-Hayden hula-hoops near Promenade Park on Saturday.

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Enthusiastic Pride participants walking in the parade Saturday.

equal rights. The Toledo Pride Committee worked in close collaboration with Equality Toledo in the creation of the Pride event. Their mission statement says, “Equality Toledo works for equality for all Ohioans regardless of their marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression through education, anti-defamation efforts, and activism.” Toledo Pride was a culmination of efforts of many organizations and individuals of the LGBTQA community created to inform, involve and entertain people in attendance. However, there were some mixed responses at Promenade Park this weekend. “I feel like the gay community advertises this gay pride parade to only the gay community — where are all the straight people at,” said Derek Vandegrift, 22, who attended the event. “I know that there are a lot of straight people who support gay rights and they’re not here. It’s because they don’t know about Toledo Pride. It is the second year and they should have learned from the first.” Paul Gallardo, 36, said although he had fun at Toledo Pride, other Pride events he attended, such as Columbus Pride, were bigger and “the whole city celebrated.” “At this one, it was just a small area of the city and a short group of people,” Gallardo said. “It was much better in Columbus, and it could be a lot better here.”

Silence of the sheep By Dannielle Laws For the IC

Remember those “choose your own adventure” books that let you make certain decisions and led to several multiple endings? I would read them all the time when I was a kid, peeking at the end and making sure I picked the best ending. I outgrew these books and moved on to video games, which have a genre of “choose your own adventure” games. The most recent game with this theme is “Catherine,” available for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. “Catherine,” is about Vincent Brooks, a man who feels pressured by his long-time girlfriend Katherine, into getting married and possibly having children. He talks about his problems to his friends at a local bar where he meets a young carefree girl named Catherine. Soon after meeting her, a new set of problems arise. Vincent wakes up to realize he had a one-night stand with Catherine. He then starts having nightmares in which he is forced to climb up large obstacles while monsters creep up from below him,

waiting for him to make a mistake. During these nightmares, players can interact with several men whom the character met in the bar, but turn into sheep in the nightmare world. Meeting them is optional, but depending on how often players speak with them, the relationships with them change. This also can occur with Katherine and Catherine; sending certain text messages to them will either make Vincent a good guy or a bad guy, ultimately changing the ending of the game. It’s a very challenging game that makes players stop and think about what move to make next. Also, there are other men/ sheep trying to climb the obstacles with Vincent, they will block you from moving on unless you hit them and knock them off. The blocks underneath Vincent will also slowly fall apart until it reaches the current floor he’s on, making him fall to his death. The controls are a little challenging. In the nightmares, players have to push, pull and jump on blocks while avoiding any

sheep or monsters that may attack Vincent or block his path. There are certain kinds of blocks that do strange and specific things, but there are also some special items that can be used to help you reach the goal faster. The main problem is that sometimes when players want Vincent to climb, he’ll push a block instead. Or if there’s a sheep in the way, Vincent may grab a block and end up getting attacked by the sheep. Outside of the nightmares, players don’t do much. Players control Vincent as he wanders around the bar, talks to people there, goes to the bathroom (sometimes to check picture messages from Catherine) and also as he plays a mini-game to practice climbing the nightmare obstacles. Other than that, it is a great game with amazing graphics and animated cut scenes to help make the game feel like you’re watching a show. “Catherine” offers funny dialogue, good music and sexy, dramatic situations. My rating: B This game is rated M for Mature.

Renovations From Page B4 “There are a number of benefits to theatre and film, as well as music,” Monsos said. “From improved rehearsal, classroom and performance

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Katie Martin standing in the former, smaller film/video equipment check in/ out room.

space to things like music ensembles actually being able to fit in the band room, and actors no longer need to walk through the audience to get to backstage.” The floors have been revitalized in rehearsal spaces providing a clean, smoother surface for the actors to work upon. “The much improved floors of the Studio Theatre will make more intense floor work possible for our often highly-physical theatrical productions,” said Edmund Lingan, an assistant professor of theatre. This semester’s production of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be performed at the Valentine Theatre on Adams Street downtown considering the main performance space, the Center Theatre, is being temporarily used as a storage

facility. The music department also saw great improvements to the Recital Hall. The stage was rebuilt and a sound wall has been constructed to improve acoustics. Seats have been recovered and carpets replaced in order to improve the overall aesthetic of the hall. The choral practice room shifted and expanded to allow development of the instrumental rehearsal room. On the second floor, there are new spaces for a music lab and recording studio, which have also been improved for better sound quality. The piano labs grew in size, but remain in the same area. The new two-story addition from the outdoor courtyard area provides a central office space for the performing arts building as well as a lobby/reception area for events in the building. Debra Davis, dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, moved her office to the performing arts building from the Center for the Visual Arts, located near the Toledo Museum of Art, making her more accessible to

students. Offices in the first-floor were developed into a new lobby and gathering space. “Speaking specifically of theatre and film audiences, there’s actually a place for the audience to gather now — the department didn’t have a lobby area, which was always extremely awkward and crowded for people waiting to get into the Lab, Studio or Center theatres,” Monsos said. Some students expressed satisfaction with the renovations, particularly film students Sean Koogan, a junior majoring in film/video and Jerod Nawrocki, a junior majoring in film/ video. “The widened hallways, relocation and convenience of new rooms along

Nawrocki said the renovation is a strong step up as far as improving the effectiveness of educating students, also considering that the building has never been renovated before. While there are still some renovations to be done, the majority of the project is complete and has impressed everyone so far. “We’re grateful to all those involved who made it such a positive experience,” Monsos said. “It was a group effort from the architects who were able to give us more than we expected, to the university facilities personnel who made and kept a very tight construction schedule in order to minimally impact classes.” “Hopefully, now students will exude

with a new paint job provide positive

a greater sense of pride about their

energies,” Koogan said. “With im-

film/video resources at UT and, in

proved facilities for students and fac-

turn, work together to preserve the

ulty members to work in, the renova-

integrity of the spaces, equipment, and

tions will allow a certain pride within

technology so that future students will

the student and faculty body attending

benefit from these improvements as

and passing through the building.”

well,” Hey said.

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Toledo’s first—ever Pride parade paints the streets of downtown with rainbows Saturday afternoon By Megan Aherne IC Arts and Life Editor

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Ally Zwayer, 21, and Marissa Crawford, 20, of Toledo showing their pride on a float in the parade.

The Glass City Rollers roller derby team, local businesses, performers and members of the community decorated themselves as well as the streets of Toledo for the second-annual Pride Festival this past weekend. The festival celebrates the local lesbian, gay, transgender, questioning and allies (LGBTQA) community. “Last year we had our first Toledo Pride at the Erie Street Market Downtown and roughly 2,500 participants attended! This year, we hope to at least double that number and expect hundreds to be coming from many other surrounding cities,” said Lexi Staples, event director for Toledo Pride, in an announcement for the Toledo Free Press. OutSkirts Toledo in its new

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The Glass City Rollers roller derby team skating through the parade Saturday afternoon.

location on Lewis Avenue, started things off with “Prom Before Pride” Friday at 8:30 p.m. This was a “dress-to-impress” event and tons of free rainbow gear was given away for Saturday’s parade. This year’s festival featured Toledo’s first Pride Parade on Saturday afternoon. The parade began at 2 p.m. downtown on Washington Street and continued to Promenade Park where bands, vendors and information kiosks were waiting. Floats and decorated cars paraded the streets throwing beads and candy to the audience. Toledo City Councilman Steve Steel and entertainer Hershae Chocolatae served as grand marshals for the parade. By 3 p.m. the crowd made its way to the event space at Promenade Park for the Com-

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munity Connection Carnival. Local musician Kyle White opened the festival where bands such as Spectrum, No Excuses, The Shiz, Dirty Damn Band, What’s Next, Arctic Clam, Bitch and Shelly McWulf performed successively until 10 p.m. Following the performances, a Drag Extravaganza took place featuring local drag performers Felaciana Thunderpussy, Amber Stone, Deja D. Dellataro, Sylvia Austin, London Neal and Makayla Sinclaire Styles. Male impersonators the Bois with OutSkirts and Blayke Shooter performed as well as burlesque dancers The Underskirts. The celebration continued at the Official Toledo Pride After Party at Bretz Bar on Adams Street featuring local drag performances and entertainment beginning at 1 a.m. OutSkirts Bar also hosted the Toledo Pride Post-Party and Drag-A-Palooza which featured local bands and drag performers on Sunday. My House Diner, located next door to the new OutSkirts, served food in the parking lot for the event as well. Lexi Staples, co-owner of OutSkirts Toledo, initiated the organization of the city’s pride event last year. She attended multiple Pride events in various cities and was curious why Toledo lacked one. Staples and seven other members of the Toledo Pride Committee created these events to help increase awareness and support for

Pam McCray and Liz Stuart standing outside Promenade Park.

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Faculty and students impressed with aesthetic changes and structural expansions from renovation By Matt Priser IC Staff Writer

As students walk to and from classes the first week of the semester, they may have noticed the construction occurring behind the Center for Performing Arts. The $2 million project began during the week of April 25, 2011 and continued through the summer. During most of the renovation, the faculty moved their offices to

the Scott Park Campus Facility Annex and was moved back for the beginning of the semester. As the project comes to a close, some are excited for the new experiences that will come from it. Associate Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts Holly Monsos is particularly thrilled with the speed of progress. “They accomplished a massive amount of work in really quite a brief period. Jason Toth

The main hallway of the CPA before the renovations.

[the contractor] did a great job at keeping everything moving and solving problems quickly as they came up,” Monsos said. The renovation has given space to faculty, staff and students for the departments of theatre, film and music. In the theatre department, rehearsal, classroom and performance spaces were increased and updated. In the past, students and

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faculty had to give up teaching

The computer lab is also now lo-

courses, thus increasing concep-

space in order to store film and

cated on the second floor.

tual, creative, and technical

video equipment.

“The film/video digital editing

involvement.”

“New digital labs for music,

lab is now big enough to accom-

There are also new dressing

film and theatre will greatly im-

modate a full size class; I’ll no

rooms, a green room, a student

prove our students’ ability to ac-

longer have to split the class into

lounge and new rehearsal rooms

cess the computers and programs

two sections to demonstrate edit-

with expanded space for work-

they need to do their creative and

ing techniques,” said Holly Hey,

shops. A scene shop is located in a

technical work,” Monsos said

an assistant professor of film.

new area of the building that was

The film labs used for produc-

“This also means I’ll be able to

constructed during the summer.

tion work have been extended.

add an assignment or two to my

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The main hallway of the CPA after renovations.

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