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UT $3.8 million in debt Bleak job market affects students’ ability to repay loans By John Gumersell IC Staff Writer

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Ohio universities are asking state collection agenices to help them recover $140 million in unpaid tuition and fees from the last three years. The unpaid fees include unpaid student loans, library fines and tickets.

UT is relying on state assistance in recovering $3.8 million in uncollected student tuition and fees. Tax-supported universities in Ohio are seeking $140 million from state collection agencies in unpaid tuition and fees generated in the last three years, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. UT is seeking the second largest amount of uncollected student expenses below The Ohio State University, who is attempting to recover $10.8 million. Youngstown State comes in third place, asking for state assistance to recover $3.3 million of debt in unpaid student expenses. This includes unpaid parking tickets, library fines and unpaid student loans that

students use to cover their law student. tuition and general fees. Abbas has accumulated One in four college gradu- debt from his bachelor’s deates are delaying paying off gree in political science, their debt due to lack of job masters degree in criminal a v a i l a b i l i t y, justice and according to a first year of recent survey law school. He by Generation expects this Opportunity, a Yeah, I plan on paying figure to reach non-profit orit off — just find me a $200,000 by ganization the time he job that pays me a graduates. which ad$100,000 salary. dresses issues “I’m not related to worried about “young Amerifinding a job, I cans on the Brian Abbas just can’t pay c h a l l e n g e s First-year Law student off all of my facing our loans right nation.” away once I graduate,” AbPaying back loans was list- bas said. ed after buying a home and Other students, however, retirement plans in things said they worried about how students delay saving for. they would pay off student “Yeah, I plan on paying it debt due to the bleak job off – just find me a job that market. pays me a $100,000 salary,” — Debt, Page A2 said Brian Abbas, a first year

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Holocaust SG tries to bring USA Today back on campus survivor shares his story By Sura Khuder News Editor

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In 1945, German Nazis killed two-thirds of all European Jews in their “Final Solution” plot. Irving Roth was one of the lucky who survived. Roth, an eighty-two year old Holocaust survivor, spoke at the Student Union Building last Wednesday night. Roth is the director of the Holocaust Resource Center at the Temple Judea in Manhasset, N.Y. and the former education director of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County. Roth recounted his life living in the Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps, losing family members in the camps and reuniting with loved ones at the end of WWII. He grew up in Humenne, Czechoslovakia when Germany invaded and occupied the Western region of the country in 1929. Roth said he was oblivious at the time to what was occurring on the other side of his country. — Holocaust, Page A2

Empty USA Today newsstands around campus may be refilled if a resolution is passed by Student Government in the coming weeks. Last month, SG surveyed students in the Student Union Building to see if the initiative to bring back the newspaper was worth pursuing. Four hundred signatures were collected in three hours, convincing SG President Matt Rubin to move forward with the initiative. “It’s not worth finding the money for the program if students are not interested,” Rubin said, who was looking for 300 to 500 signatures indicating students wanted the paper back on campus. In the next SG meeting, student senators will vote on the resolution. SG will then pursue ways to fund the papers for spring semester. Rubin said they will see if the Health Science Campus, which already has a contract with USA Today, would accept the funds. Rubin said they would issue a referendum for the money to be allocated from student general fees next year. If the resolution passes, 450 newspapers will be delivered to campus daily. Rubin said the average consumption for the newspapers in the past

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Street Journal covers national news, so I don’t think we really need [the USA Today],” Alhana said. Paul Brandt, a sophomore majoring in construction engineering technology, said he doesn’t currently pass any of these stands so he believes he wouldn’t read the paper every day. He said, however, he would read USA Today if it featured something interesting. “I don’t like the IC, that’s why I read the other stuff we have,” he said. Brandt said the cost of bringing the paper on campus is nothing compared to the $30,000 students pay to go to UT. Matt Muha, a junior majoring in pharmacy, said he wouldn’t read USA Today because the Toledo Blade located around campus is enough to inform him on current events. Other students interviewed, however, were in support of bringing the paper back on campus. “Last year, I would pick up the USA Today every day before my calculus class,” said Brian Thompson, a junior majoring in pharmacy. He said USA Today is a far better paper than the Toledo Blade. “You can add perspective when you have something that encompasses the nation-

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USA Today was brought to campus by Student Government in 2007, but External Affairs could not fund the paper for the 2011-12 year. al level versus just local,” Thompson said. Rubin said, as a political science student, he has seen many conversations in his classes go in circles because people don’t read the news, and this initiative could get more students informed on

current events. While the availability of USA Today may encourage more students to read the news, Kirsten Keller, a junior majoring in exercise science, said she would definitely pick it up — but only for the coupons.

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was 350 to 370 copies each day. The initiative would cost students roughly $20,000, which would come down to students paying $1 from general fees, Rubin said. “If a student were to pick up only one paper, once for the whole year, they would have gotten that value back,” he said. In 2007, SG passed a referendum to support a readership program making copies of USA Today available on campus to students, with funding coming from the student general fees. The university was able to hold copies of the newspaper on campus, though funding came from the Office of External Affairs budget since tuition and fees were frozen at the time. External Affairs was not able to fund the initiative for the 2011-2012 academic year due to their own budget constraints. There are about 10 USA Today newsstands located throughout the major academic buildings on campus. Rania Abu Alhana, a junior majoring in accounting, pays $20 per semester for The Wall Street Journal on campus. She said another newspaper would be unnecessary on campus. “The [Toledo] Blade covers local news, the IC covers university news and The Wall

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Debt From Page A1 “I am terrified to graduate,” said Feliza Casano, a senior majoring in communication. “I have no prospective job lined up. Most of the recent graduates I know are being employed only as freelancers, and full-time positions just aren’t available.” Casano said she plans to have a career in publishing after graduating. Mike Dowd, chair of the Department of Economics, said with government policies and regulations associated with the labor market constantly changing, businesses are hesitant to hire new employees in fear of the employer not being able to satisfy these areas for all employees. He said entry-level positions are the first to be put on hold. “These businesses don’t want to hire new employees because they want existing employees to do more,” Dowd said. “It would be mean to hire someone, like a college graduate, and then

fire them six months later due to not being able to keep up with the standards of business.” As of August, the unemployment rate in Toledo is at 9.6 percent, according to the Department of Labor statistics, which is higher than the national rate at 9.1 percent. Kristen Keith, associate professor of economics, said the unemployment rate is a good sign of recovery. “When the unemployment rate rises after a recession, as it has in the past several months, it is a sign that people who dropped out of the labor market during the recession are looking for jobs, rather than remaining idle and jobless,” Keith said. “New entrance candidates for businesses will have trouble finding employment because employers consider people who already have jobs and experience, ignoring fresh college graduates.” Ryan Kahn, career coach and star of the MTV show “Hired,” said although college students live in a different job market compared to 10 years ago, they must

remain optimistic upon graduation. “It takes creativity and drive to become successful in today’s labor market,” Kahn said. “Utilizing your network is key — it’s not the way it used to be when you could send your resume out to any company and find a job.” Kahn said students must focus on jobs they are specifically qualified for and interested in rather than applying for numerous positions across the spectrum, even if these positions are not directly correlated with their degree. This will offer an incredible foundation for future positions that open in their field. “It all comes down to the students’ drive and ambition,” Kahn said. “As long as students stay positive, know their strengths and keep their options open, they should find a life of success in the future.” -Sura Khuder contributed to this article.

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Holocaust From Page A1 “It was wonderful, there was nothing I needed that I did not get. I got the love of my parents, I went to school, played soccer, lived in a house,” Roth said. “Life was beautiful.” Roth said he was unaware of global events until he was 11-years old when he was prevented from entering his elementary school because he was Jewish. “I get to the gate and there is the principal, standing in front of the gate,” he said. “He looks at me and says, ‘Roth, you can’t go in. We don’t allow any Jews in our school.’ All my friends from my class go right in, and I am standing there, other Jewish students are standing there. We can’t go in. My teacher goes in. Why? Because she is not Jewish.” Shortly after, Roth’s family relocated to Hungary where Jewish people were still safely living in 1943. Roth was later separated from his parents when his father fell into a coma and his

Monday, October 31, 2011 mother accompanied his father to an area hospital. Roth then lived with his uncle in a designated ghetto. Later that year, he and his family were packed into cattle cars and taken to Auschwitz . According to Roth, out of the 4,000 Jews that were taken that day, only 300 survived. During his imprisonment, Roth’s grandparents were taken into gas chambers. Roth was given little food in the camp. In 1945, he and his brother were on a death march to another concentration camp, Buchenwald, where mass numbers of people died. Roth was liberated when U.S. troops entered the camp on April 11, 1945. Though he lost his brother and grandfather, Roth said he retains them in his memory. “Their bodies, of course, are gone,” he said. “But somehow I try to bring it back in a spirit, so that people in Toledo, Ohio, in your school, have heard of my brother.” Roth returned to his hometown and found his parents survived because a family member

had kept them safely hidden away. Roth moved to the United States with his parents in 1947. He married, had four children and worked as an electrical engineer for most of his life. According to Roth, it is important for students to hear his story so they know the facts of the past. “It is crucial to hear the facts from someone who has lived through the events rather than someone who could be telling the topics for their own agenda,” he said. Maxwell Gold, a senior majoring in philosophy, invited Roth to speak at the university. Gold, who is a Jewish student, said it is important for students to be educated on the Holocaust. “Unfortunately, Holocaust survivors are an educational resource that are not going to be around for much longer,” said Student Government President Matt Rubin. “The population that was around at that time is aging… and for people to hear about the atrocities that happened during the Holocaust is an enlightening experience.”

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USA Today might be here tomorrow opinions and thoughts. Cases brought up could be used to strengthen essays and class discussions on the matter in conjunction with the newspaper. However, SG could also take several different approaches towards accomplishing this. One way would be to schedule a campus library visit. Those participating could be introduced to the Writing Center, a great tool for helping students develop their essays. This would also help UT’s administration appreciate the library’s value, possibly saving it from future cuts. To promote this event, SG could use posters or talk with English professors on possibly using the event to receive extra credit. A minor criticism of the proposal is that it conflicts with UT’s green initiative. Although they are recyclable, they are available online where they cost no money. It’d be more “green” to receive it through e-mail subscription. Students should be able to decide whether or not they’re interested in receiving the paper through e-mail. With the benefits and cons weighing against each other, it should be up to the students to make the call.

Those interested in reading USA Today in paper form may have the opportunity to because Student Government’s latest proposal that would bring the paper to campus. At tomorrow’s SG meeting, students will vote for whether or not they want the newspaper on campus. To publish 450 papers daily for a semester, it would cost up to $20,000, averaging to one dollar a student. The newspaper would be allocated from students’ general fees, according to SG President Matt Rubin. Out of approximately 23,000 students, SG collected roughly 400 signatures of those wishing to see the paper on campus. Bringing the newspaper to campus would help SG promote literacy and interest in the news. It could be a resource to UT faculty seeking topics for class discussion, as well as help students refine their knowledge on such topics. If interested, SG could also reserve space in the Student Union Building weekly for reading sessions. Students could come together, read and enjoy some refreshments. Afterward, they could discuss topics they’ve seen recently in today’s headlines. This would help students stay connected with current events while using the sessions as a laboratory to experiment with their

Political climate changes scientific facts The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality censored the real reason for sea levels increasing in Galveston Bay. Top state officials drowned out any mentioning of climate change. This isn’t the first time politics has led to the censoring of data from the science community. Julie Gerberding, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, informed Congress about the effects of climate changes on human health. Under the Bush administration, officials removed details on increased injuries and deaths resulting from the catastrophic weather, an increase in waterborne diseases and increases in heart failure and respiratory problems. These officials also edited documents detailing gas emissions. Climate changes have become so bad that rumors were circulating Starbucks was going to replace coffee with juice bars. “In addition to increased erosion and infestation by pests, coffee farmers are reporting shifts in rainfall and harvest patterns that are hurting their communities and shrinking the available usable land in coffee regions around the world,” the company stated. These changes aren’t just influencing the United States. According to a Time magazine article, come 2020, Italy might have to import ingredients for pasta as its wheat yield declines. Climate changes would make it impossible to grow the wheat domestically. French winemakers are pressuring their

president, Nicholas Sarkozy, to take action now in order to help protect France’s grapes. If rapid climate changes persist, the beverage will no longer be produced in France by 2050. Poverty-stricken Vietnam, which exports about $3 billion in rice a year, is threatened by rising sea levels. Thousands of acres of cropland may be flooded by the end of the century, which means disastrous effects for Asia. Honeybee populations in South America have been decreasing as flooding has increased. Wetter seasons make it harder for the bees to collect food. As a result, many bees have died due to malnourishment and many crops haven’t been pollinated. Predictions made a decade ago stated that ice caps in the Northern Arctic wouldn’t be fully melted until 2100. Today, only 70 percent of the ice that was there 10 years ago remains. A recent study this past August, lead by University of York researcher Chris Thomas, indicated that plants and animals are relocating to higher elevations due to increasing temperatures three times faster than previously predicted. As the evidence piles up, politicians are accusing scientists of painting ominous pictures to receive research funding. Scientists, however, can do no less than report their findings accurately. It is a politician’s job to stay in the political arena, and the science community’s job to report scientific facts.

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In one of my classes, we discussed the recent email alert regarding an occurrence of sexual assault on campus. What I would like to present is the discussion our class had on sexual assault and the university’s policy. It raises particular Butheina theoretical Hamdah questions, specifically the clause regarding true consent. As a disclaimer, I feel it necessary to reiterate the absolute seriousness of such incidents, and no one should ever experience them. It is very unfortunate this continually takes place not only on the UT campus, but on other campuses nationwide. The email stated the university’s policy on sexual assault, and two particular clauses caught the class’s attention: “It is your responsibility to make sure your partner is truly consenting. True consent is willing, clearly communicated, specific, and not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.” What our class focused on was the definition of consent as implied through the university policy. It is a strongly emphasized point and makes all the difference in determining whether an act was unwanted. The university’s definition of

consent is all-encompassing, presumably to protect victims in all instances of sexual assault. It makes sense. The alcohol and drugs come into play when evaluating sexual assault because it implies it is not possible for a student impared by alternative substances to consent due to his or her corrupted ability to reason. While I am no expert in

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the area of sexual assault and its history on UT’s campus, there seems to be a range of possibilities, including date rape, intoxicated students being violated while sleeping, those who consciously engage in sexual activity but wake up realizing they did not truly want to or those who engage in another form of sexual activity without the intention of having sexual intercourse. What does this clause imply for these scenarios? In fact, the university policy does not specifically address whether there is any accountability if one does decide to drink or do drugs. Must the level of inebriation be severe

or is it consumption in general that matters? Then, is the student no longer liable for any subsequent occurrences? Also, is there not a possibility of a drunken student initiating sex with another student (drunk or sober) and then accusing that person of rape? This may be a rare scenario, but the general clause in UT’s policy does not provide any form of accountability on the part of whoever consumes the alcohol. The rigid and all-inclusive policy risks interpreting almost any sexual act as sexual assault. Therefore, let us not forget potential consequences of drinking or using drugs. While the use of these inhibitors should never be an excuse for committing sexual assault, we should not completely strip a student who chooses to drink of responsibility of his or her own safety --- some form of accountability should exist. While it is better to be safe than sorry as UT’s policy clearly communicates, to consider consent is to think critically about policies for which we advocate. What is also evident is the need to attempt to make sure circumstances are in your control in order to avoid any harm. And of course, be safe.

— Butheina Hamdah is an IC columnist and a senior majoring in political science.

‘Occupy’ ideology flawed The Occupy Wall Street movement is growing. On Oct. 15, thousands gathered across the globe to protest for a set of demands. The movement has become the face of resentment in our country for expressing everything that is Ramana wrong with the system. Reddy At first glance, it seems as though the protestors are angry with big corporations because they are guilty of benefitting from a relationship with the state rather than reaping the rewards of true capitalism. If Wall Street is in bed with the government, what one should advocate is the complete separation between the market and the political landscape so the government cannot insulate companies from bankruptcy by bailing them out. What the protestors are advocating, on the other hand, is a shift to socialism by drastically increasing government intervention, thereby making it impossible for companies to succeed in the marketplace. Instead of eliminating the problem of government interference, they are asking for more of it. Consider one of their demands — an increase in minimum wage to $20 an hour. They fantasize that such a law would magically lift people out of poverty. What would happen to a recent college graduate whose services are worth only $8 an hour?

He would be unemployable on principle. In a freer economy, he would at least get a job and, more importantly, get the training he needs to move onto bigger things. Consider another popular “problem” the protestors often cite: income inequality. It

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does not matter to them that the richest people are richer – and justly so – because they have produced more than others. It does not matter to these protestors the poorest people in the U.S. live much richer lives than the richest people in parts of Africa do. They are disinterested in improving our standard of living. What they are more interested in is an equal standard of living for everyone, even if that standard happens to the lowest common denominator. It doesn’t bother them that we all suffer, as long as we all suffer equally. Capitalism, properly understood, is the system where men voluntarily enter into relationships based on their own judgment, convictions or interests. For example, when I buy an iPhone from Apple, it means I value the phone more than the money it costs, and Apple values the money more than the phone.

There is an exchange for mutual benefit. One party cannot profit at the expense of another. For this reason, it is bizarre to suggest, as the protestors do, that capitalism is exploitative. Far from it, capitalism denotes a set of voluntary transactions. If you think the iPhone is not worth your money, you are free to walk away from the bargain, leaving you no worse off than you originally were. As novelist-philosopher Ayn Rand wrote, “A proper government is only a policeman, acting as an agent of man’s self-defense, and, as such, may resort to force only against those who start the use of force.” What would happen to fraudsters under such a system? They would be jailed for violating the rights of other people since fraud divorces your means of survival — your reasoning mind — from your actions. Although the Occupy Wall Street movement represents our frustration with the system, it is the antithesis of the American ideals of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Our system is based on political equality where each individual is free to rise as his ability permits him, as long as he doesn’t violate somebody else’s rights. It is not based on the ideals of social utility or income equality as the protestors would have us believe.

— Ramana Reddy is an IC columnist and a firstyear law student.

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Huskies and Rockets set for primetime on ESPN 2 By Nate Pentecost Assistant Sports Editor

The Rockets have torn through their Mid-American Conference schedule this season and Tuesday they will have an opportunity to improve to 5-0 in the MAC with a win against defending West Division Champion Northern Illinois. Last year in DeKalb, Northern Illinois crushed Toledo 65-30 behind 584 yards of total offense, including 422 rushing yards. Quarterback Chandler Harnish fronted the onslaught with 162 passing and 149 rushing yards. “We know what he’s all about.” said UT head coach Tim Beckman. “We saw that last year. This conference is known for having good quarterbacks and he’s one of them.” As if Beckman’s squad needed extra incentive, the clash between MAC West Division rivals will be broadcast live on ESPN 2. “I honestly believe that everybody shoots at us as their rival,” Beckman said. “Everybody plays us as good as they can possibly play us and we try to do the same.” Led by a running attack which produced 269 yards, Toledo rolled past defending MAC Champions Miami (OH) 49-28 last weekend. “The challenge put to this football team is to compete for four quarters at the level they are capable of,” Beckman said. “We ended up pulling out a victory against a championship football team.” Senior running back Morgan Williams plowed his way to a pair of touchdowns and 84 yards rushing and sophomore tailback David Fluellen added 66 yards and a score of his own. In his first play back since breaking his arm against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 8,

senior running back Adonis Thomas ripped off a 67-yard run before capping off the drive with a redzone touchdown. Thomas finished the game with 80 yards on the ground, leading the team with 8 yards per carry. “We’re happy to have him back, no question about it,” Beckman said. “It’s good to see number 24 running down the sideline.” The Rockets defense will have their hands full as well against a Huskies squad who ranks first in the MAC in total offense, averaging 463.4 yards per game. Toledo’s chief concern will be containing arguably the most dangerous player on their MAC schedule in Harnish, who leads the conference in total offense (304.4 yards per game). A serious duel threat, Harnish averages 89 yards rushing and 212.1 yards passing per game. “What a class individual,” Beckman said. “I can definitely see why he’s won a bunch of football games. He’s a great leader and he handles himself very very well.” Harnish is joined in the backfield by senior tailback Jasmin Hopkins who has lit the MAC up for six rushing scores the past two weeks with three touchdowns against both Western Michigan and Buffalo. Hopkins now has 12 scores in Northern Illinois’ eight games. However, the high-powered NIU attack will be met by a Rockets defensive unit which held Miami to 14 yards rushing last game. Toledo leads the MAC in scoring defense (10 ppg) and places in the top five in the conference in almost every major defensive statistical category. “You go out and you make plays,” said junior linebacker Robert Bell. “You force turnovers and try to be the best

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Sophomore running back David Fluellen and the UT ground attack must continue their dominance to beat Northern Illinois. defense in the nation.” The Toledo defense will benefit from the return of junior linebacker Dan Molls, who was 10th in the nation last year with 143 tackles. Having been sidelined by an injured foot since the season opener, Molls was second on

the team with five tackles against the RedHawks. Junior safety Jermaine Robinson also returned last week, further solidifying a secondary which is already receiving outstanding performances from senior cornerbacks Taikwon Paige and

Desmond Marrow. Marrow is coming off consecutive two interception games which earned him back-to-back MAC West Defensive Player of the Week honors. He also led the team last week with six tackles. We understand that in this

conference every game is important,” Beckman said. “You better come prepared because this conference is so balanced.” Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. tomorrow night at the Glass Bowl. ESPN 2 will provide live coverage.

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Sophomore Nicole Gyurgyik netted a goal during the Rockets’ 8-0 thrashing of Ohio yesterday. By Jay Skebba IC Sports Writer

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Pizza Pizza The first 100 students to show up at tomorrow’s game with face paint on will receive a free slice of pizza.

The Toledo women’s soccer team got off to a flawless start in the Mid-American Conference tournament on Sunday, throttling the Ohio Bobcats 8-0 at Scott Park. Six different Rockets found the back of the net against OU and UT senior goalie Vicki Traven needed to make just two saves to earn the shutout. Sophomore forward Rachel MacLeoud led the offensive attack with two goals on four

shots and added an assist. Junior defenseman Natalia Gaitan also scored twice for UT. The Rockets offense got to work early as junior midfielder Kristen Mattei scored in the eighth minute to give her squad an early 1-0 lead off of a corner kick. After a goal from sophomore forward Nicole Gyurgyik, her ninth, MacLeoud and Gaitan scored four minutes apart as Toledo took a 4-0 lead into the half.

In the second half, UT kept their foot on the gas. Senior midfielder Ana Reynolds beat the keeper to make it a 6-0 game. After the second score of the afternoon for Gaitan, sophomore midfielder Emily Tustin scored with two minutes remaining to give the Rockets an 8-0 victory. With the win, Toledo moves on to the semifinals to face off against the fifth seeded Buffalo Bulls (12-4-4, 5-3-4) Friday at Scott Park.

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Blood, creatures, pirates and bacon Some costumes and characters that may be seen trolling about this Halloween Pirate

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Kevin Sohnly Senior in Marketing

Vincent D. Scebbi Junior in Communication

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Sura Khuder Senior in Chemistry

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Pyramid Head from “Silent Hill” Randiah Green Senior in Communication

Ahmad Atallah Junior in Theatre

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Caitlin Arthurs Freshman in Creative Writing

Bellatrix from “Harry Potter” Gina Gass Sophomore in Theatre

‘30s Street Ruffian D.J. Helmkamp Senior in Theatre

My first time with ‘Rocky Horror’ Spank trains, blood, murder contest was held. All audience and orgasms — these elements members were invited on to made up the harrowing tale of the stage to vocalize fake orhow I lost my Rocky Horror gasms and compete for first virginity. place. I attended my first As the cast wait“The Rocky Horror ed for the audiPicture Show” perence to arrive and formance at the take their seats, Collingwood Arts nothing seemed Center Saturday. planned. Then, In this form of two of the actors performance, called got up and pershow casting, the formed an immovie is played on a promptu, clothed Gina Gass screen while actors By lap dance with For the IC re-enact the scenes each other. on the stage. There is a draThe actors and audience matic difference in watching shouted obscenities on cue the movie at home to seeing it throughout the performance. performed live. For example, each time Janet One is considered a “’Rocky spoke, the audience shouted, Horror’ virgin” if they have nev- “Slut!” and when Brad spoke, er seen the show performed they shouted, “Asshole!” live. The experience included and To lose their “virginity,” one encouraged audience participamust attend the show and par- tion in the forms of costumes, ticipate in the ritual. props and vocalization. I chose As tradition requires, the ac- not to dress in the fashion of tors drew a “V” on my cheek “Rocky Horror” characters, but with lipstick to signify my in- my costume was dark and nocence. Then, the entire cast ripped. lined up and I crawled through There was an old couple bethe actors’ legs, each one of hind me enthusiastically throwthem spanking me. From what ing rice and toast. Afterward, I experienced, the cast and toilet paper was given as a crew were very warm and souvenir. welcoming. All these actions were done Those who were not above in a good-natured, joking manthe age of 18 were taught the ner and everyone seemed to “Time Warp” dance onstage enjoy themselves. and were not spanked. They were a very open-mindBefore the show, an orgasm ed group, especially to those

IC Staff’s Favorite Horror Flicks — “The Shining” (1980) — “The Ring” (2002) — “The Blair Witch Project” (1999) — “Audition” (1999) — “2 Girls, 1 Cup” (2007) — “Alien” (1979) — “High Tension” (2003) — “Signs” (2002) — “The Mist” (2007)

File photo by Kevin Sohnly

The Collingwood Arts Center presents the “true science fiction double feature” annually, with performances of “Repo! The Genetic Opera” featured above during its dress rehearsal, followed by “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at midnight. who had the weirdest costumes. The amount of time and

effort put into this production was evident, and it was definitely worth the money.

— “The Omen” (2006) — “No Country For Old Men” (2007) — “The Exorcist” (1973)