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UT community reflects on elections Issue 2 and health care bill fail By Sura Khuder News Editor

One of Ohio’s most debated issues was settled when voters overwhelmingly rejected Issue 2 Tuesday. The referendum to repeal Senate Bill 5, which limits the collective bargaining rights of 350,000 union worker public employees, was defeated 60 percent to 40 percent. Issue 2 would have also caused public workers to pay 15 percent of their healthcare benefits and 10 percent of wages into their pensions. “The people of Ohio sent a clear message we were heading in the wrong direction,” said Brent Teall, president of College Democrats. Senate Bill 5 was signed by Gov. John Kasich and passed by the Ohio Senate by a vote of 17 to 16 on March 2. Approximately

Student hospitalized after accident By Jennifer Ison IC Staff Writer

David Mettert, a senior majoring in sales and marketing, was hospitalized after being dragged from the spoiler of a car in front of Maxwell’s Brew on Bancroft Street early Friday morning. Eddie Kanan, the owner of Maxwell’s, said he viewed the entire incident on surveillance video around 1 a.m. and alerted the police. “He grabbed onto the spoiler of a car and the driver took off not knowing he was holding onto it. The spoiler fell off by the time the car was under the bridge,” Kanan said. Mettert fell with the spoiler and sustained several serious injuries when he hit the ground. According to a police report filed by the UT Police Department, Mettert was found lying in the grass near the side of the road. The driver of the car was Nick Gillan, a UT student and friend of Mettert, according to Ethan Ladowitz, Mettert’s roommate and a senior majoring in international business and marketing. University police happened upon the scene and called for backup and an ambulance. Mettert was taken to Toledo Hospital and was later airlifted by helicopter to the University of Michigan Medical Center. Courtney Behmlander, a friend of Mettert, found him immediately after the accident when she drove past the scene with her boyfriend, Ladowitz said. “Courtney is like an angel to — Hospitalized, Page A2

1.3 million Ohioans signed a petition to put Issue 2 on the November ballot. In a press conference at the Ohio Statehouse on Tuesday, Kasich said it was clear the people had spoken. “I’ve heard their voices, I understand their decision, and frankly I respect what people have to say,” Kasich said. The issue was seen by many as a step to outlaw unions, curtailing the ability of firefighters, police officers and teachers’ ability to negotiate over benefits. “The voters have sent a very clear message to the governor what is acceptable and what is not,” said Linda Rouillard, assistant professor in French and member of the UT chapter of the American Association of University Professors. “It’s an excellent example of the — Elections, Page A2

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Courtney Johnson, a schoolteacher in Ironton, Ohio, raises her arm following a speech after the failure of Issue 2 at the We Are Ohio event at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom in Columbus on Tuesday.

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Ohio Governor John Kasich wipes his brow amid discussion about the failure of Issue 2 at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus on Tuesday.

Jaclyn Berman, Margie Whitis and her fiance, Bill Pearsol, celebrate during the We Are Ohio event at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom in Columbus on Tuesday.

Cruz the new face of Fox Toledo By Allison Seney IC Staff Writer

UT alumnus Jocelyn Cruz was picked as the new Face of Fox Toledo. “I wanted to be on TV as long as I can remember and I majored in communication and I see this as an opportunity to let dreams go forward,” Cruz said. The position entails doing promos for shows, special appearances and blogging on the Fox Toledo website. “Basically, I feel like I am an entertainment

reporter and more, but it is so much fun,” Cruz said. Cruz is the sixth person to represent the station with this position. Originally from Amherst, Ohio, Cruz graduated in 2011 from UT cum laude with a degree in communication. She was also crowned UT’s first Latina Homecoming Queen in 2009. Twenty people competed for the title. Half auditioned in person and the other half submitted a video on the internet. Cruz said she auditioned for the position at the last

minute. After the top ten for the competition were chosen, contestants remained active on social networking sites and attend community events. Cruz interned for five months in New York City for BET during her sophomore year at UT. “I think the experience has made me stronger and more willing to do what I want to do,” she said. Cruz said she received support from her family and friends while in the process of promoting herself.

“You definitely have to be willing to put yourself out there even if there is a chance of rejection. You still have to be a hundred percent you at the same time,” she said. Cruz said she did TV in high school and college. This experience has made her well-balanced in the television area. “During class it was different, though. We covered what was more hard news, but it is so much different then what I am doing now. Doing the news is — Cruz, Page A2

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UT alumnus Jocelyn Cruz, the new face of Fox Toledo, was UT homecoming queen in 2009.

Scheduling classes with Rate My Professor By John Gumersell IC Staff Writer

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Some students have reported using RateMyProfessor.com as a tool to help them schedule their classes.

Emily Decker is currently scheduling courses for next semester. Instead of turning to an adviser, the junior majoring in nursing sought help from the website Rate My Professor to create her class schedule. “I use ‘Ratemyprofessor. com’ when scheduling, and if a review for the professor shows that they have an excessively rough curriculum or that many students had a terrible time in the class, I’ll look for another professor for the course,” Decker said. Rate My Professor debuted in 2001 and has since collected over 10 million professor reviews from over 6,500 schools across the country. The website enables college students to write informal reviews of their professors and instructors, offering positive or negative recommendations to other students. Like Decker, some students scheduling courses for the spring semester have reported referring to the website for assistance in choosing classes. “I would say that this website could affect

the scheduling process in the future, as I know that students use the website during the scheduling periods,” Decker said. Shelby Stalter, a sophomore majoring in anthropology, said she looks up each of her professors before registering for her courses. “Occasionally, I will look up reviews on the site prior to class scheduling, too, to make sure I have a solid [professor],” Stalter said. While some students are relying on the website to help them chose their courses, others, including the professors themselves, question its credibility. “It seems to me that the site is as good or bad as the individual reviewer,” said Sharon Barnes, professor of women and gender studies. “I would hope that students critically think about the assessments of the reviewers, just as they would about any other opinions they encounter.” Christine Hombrink, a junior majoring in English, said the reviews on the website are biased and should not be taken seriously. “Unfortunately, many students will avoid the [professor] they’re looking up if they

see the negative reviews there,” Hombrink said. Lisa Bollman, academic adviser in the Gateway and QUEST program, said if students mention Rate My Professor during their appointment, she informs them the comments on the website are merely anecdotal. “Word gets around fast,” Bollman said. “Students come to their academic advising appointments already aware of the websites such as ‘Ratemyprofessor.com. Other students’ opinions on a particular course may not reflect how the student I am working with would respond to the class or instructor.” Bollman said while the website loses some credibility with the hotness rating, it’s likely to stay popular regardless of how faculty and advisers feel about it. “The website has been around for years,” said Matthew Wikander, advisor and professor of English. “In my department, we have always had a laugh at it. You will find many positive and negative reviews of instructors on the site, but I haven’t seen it affect scheduling since the site first peaked several years ago.”

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Hospitalized From Page A1 Dave,” Ladowitz said. “If she wouldn’t have found him, he would have bled out right there.” According to Ashley Sadlowski, Mettert’s long-time girlfriend and a student at Cleveland State University, he had a mild stroke and was experiencing loss of function on his left side. Mettert had significant bruising and a gash on his right eye when she saw him Friday night at Toledo Hospital. Stephanie Saviano, a friend of Mettert and a sophmore majoring in secondary education, said Mettert has some vision loss in his right eye because of damage to his carotid artery. Since waking up, he has talk-

ed about the accident, according to Sadlowski. Mettert has made several steps toward recovery since being transferred to Ann Arbor, according to Saviano. Saviano said Mettert is talking and awake, but he sounds muffled and his left side is moving. Mettert is also known as Yung Dizzy of the electro-pop/ hip-hop group SubPar. The group was scheduled to open for singer Mike Posner at The Omni last Sunday. Ladowitz, Mettert’s bandmate, said they decided to perform despite Mettert’s absence because it felt like the right thing to do. “Dave would have wanted us to,” he said. “We got a great response from the crowd and that’s what he wanted.”

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dry and to the point. With this, I can have fun and show my personality,” she said. Cruz said she wants to continue in entertainment news. Cruz said Jennifer Lopez is her role model. “Jennifer Lopez came from a Latina background like me and she didn’t have a lot of money,” she said. “My main goal is acceptances and to show that not everyone is perfect, especially in the entertainment business.” Cruz said she is comfortable where she is. “I do not have to change and pretend that I am a Miss USA alter ego, and that’s a good thing,” she said. Her advice for aspiring journalists is to keep all their contacts and get internships as early as possible.

democratic process of people coming together to vote on issues that are unjust.” Issue 2 proponents saw the measure as an ability to allow state and local governments to control costs. Student Government President Matt Rubin said he is currently neutral on the rejection of Issue 2, but maintains the issue would have had substantial benefits for tax payers and students, as inefficient workers in the classroom could have been identified better. Ben Darkow, a senior majoring in civil engineering, has parents who are teachers. He said while the effects of Issue 2 were negative, he didn’t think it ever had a chance of passing. “There were so many people

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Thursday, November 10, 2011 against it that it didn’t really matter that much,” Darkow said. UT President Lloyd Jacobs said in a statement sent to the Independent Collegian higher education was in desperate need of reform. “I think most would agree that Senate Bill 5 wasn’t perfect but the conversation it generated has great value,” Jacobs said. Jacobs stated in a letter to Sen. Kevin Bacon, the chair of the Ohio Senate Insurance, Commerce and Labor Committee, in February that $10 million could be saved at UT with the passage of the bill. Jacobs said Senate Bill 5 would help fix “inefficiencies in employees.” Rouillard said that while Issue 2 was defeated, this doesn’t mean everything is going to be fine, pointing to possible

motions by Kasich to push some of what Issue 2 would have done in a separate bill. “It’s certainly sad that we feel we have to watch our backs all the time,” Rouillard said. The White House issued a statement declaring the rejection of Issue 2 as a victory for the working class in Ohio yesterday. Chris Redfern, chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, praised Ohio voters in a press release. “No amount of corporate, special interest money could possibly have overcome the grassroots organization that you helped build,” Redern said. Redfern said the fights against Issue 2 and Senate Bill 5 need to be extended so future leaders are elected who will stand up for Ohio’s middle class.

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Care about voter apathy implications behind them? Issues are colored exclusively in blue and red and people grow tired of the controversy and drama that pollutes the political arena.

Issue 2 fell last Tuesday. As Election Day neared, headlines exploded on the subject and people couldn’t escape signs featuring Issue 2 when driving through suburban areas. Hopefully, voting day marked the end of a long series of reports on a bloated subject. At the beginning of the 20th century, the majority of society flocked to the polls when voting day arrived. Nowadays, more people were lined up to see “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2” than to vote on topics relevant to their society. About 80,000 fewer people registered to vote in comparison to 2009’s election, according to an article from the Columbus Dispatch. Only 45 percent of registered voters were at the polls, while only 40 percent cared to vote last November, according to an article from The Blade. Additionally, the article stated 60 percent who voted shot down Issue 2. The voting turnout, although higher this year than in preceding years, still suggests a rather apathetic population. Observe the vacant-eyed expressions of friends and family when asking them about Issues 1 and 3. Chances are people know more about their local Taco Bell menus. Even if people have general knowledge about the subjects, are they completely aware of the

People are also accused of being biased by voting for or against an issue, regardless of their true political ideology. While someone may have voted for the Republican-supported side, it doesn’t mean they’re Republican. By not participating at all, people can label themselves as indifferent and others can’t say their political affiliation affects their work and views. They see stagnancy instead of action, and this is probably why we are relieved to see the end of Issue 2. However, the end here only signals the beginning of other issues in the states. People should take the time to remain informed about issues such as these. The whole reason the First Amendment was created was to ensure there existed a forum containing a variety of thoughts and ideas from well-informed individuals. To keep the ideals behind this amendment alive, it’s important people actively engage in their community by not only voting, but researching the ideas behind these issues.

Raising retention rates College isn’t always the fun time imagined after the deathtrap known as high school. Students question what they’re doing on the path they’ve chosen, why they’re there and if they should continue. For some, there’s really no clear answer, and this problem looms in the background of their lives. With retention rates so low, there are several initiatives students could take to enhance their college experience. One of the hardest problems for some is making a decision. Some multi-talented students try to take on too much and end up burning out; they’re not sure if they should have pancakes or waffles, so they try to enjoy both. Choices made in college are costly; a bad choice could result in a student paying for the rest of their lives. Understandably, there’s a lot of pressure to declare a major and this pressure doesn’t relieve indecision. If they’re still stuck, there’s many career and personality tests that can give them an idea of what they want. After seeing which paths best suit them, students can arrange an appointment with an adviser to learn what classes fulfill degree requirements. Students could further their search by shadowing an employee at their job. Sometimes words don’t paint enough of a picture of a career, especially one they may spend the rest of their life doing.

Anyone with a hectic schedule would find online classes to be lifesavers. Those who have two jobs or kids may find it easier to take online classes. They can be completed on their schedule and don’t have to worry about commuting. While on the same note, take classes that are interesting. Students shouldn’t limit themselves to something simply because it’s in line with their major. Some of the information learned in another class may be pertinent to something they’ll do in their major and they may even discover a new interest. For those that are really struggling, tutoring can be a great outlet. Students can perfect their essays through the Writing Center, located in Carlson Library lobby. There’s also tutoring services, free of charge, for subjects such as mathematics and sciences. A few extra hours of time each week can save students from the price of having to retake a class. There’s no weakness in seeking help, but there’s weakness in not trying. Sometimes students stumble upon a professor whose learning style is incompatible with theirs. Other times students can’t understand the professor. For them, tutoring is gold. If students worked to take these steps in stride, perhaps retention rates wouldn’t be so low.

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Perks of pessimism I haven’t been writing as a columnist for long, but I have noticed a trend in this newspaper: a majority of columns — mine not excluded — have the tendency of being m i n d numbingly positive. T h e y come off icting Jantzen da e psort Ridenour s a c c h aofrine-coated, corn syrup-infused reality so copiously sweet that it is quite likely to increase the reader’s chance of developing typetwo diabetes. It’s not only the columnists who are guilty. It seems like the opiate that is optimism permeates our lives. We are constantly barraged with messages like “be positive,” and “no one likes a Negative Nancy.” Like I said, optimism is an opiate; it makes us feel like everything is okay. We get the optimistic high, but we never want the letdown of reality. Similarly, people often get peer pressured to be optimistic. Where is the eternal pessimist? Where is the cold, calculated pragmatist? Furthermore, what makes it so taboo to write in such a voice? Is it simply because people don’t want to hear it? The fact of the matter remains, it is necessary to hear what one might not want to hear. It seems that so much optimism renders a person’s action impotent on issues that truly matter

— issues that pertain to personal gratification, survival as a people and as students. Perhaps a brief story can illustrate my point: John and Sally are in a rowboat on a pond, hoping to have a romantic afternoon out on the water. John is an eternal optimist and Sally is an eternal pessimist.

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While rowing along, water begins to leak from the bottom of the boat. Both see the hole as water starts to fill the boat. Sally is alarmed; John, however, is not. ”Oh no! There is a hole in the boat! We’re going to sink if we don’t find a way to fix it!” Sally exclaims. ”Oh yes! It’s a nice day, so if we do sink at least we can have a nice swim,” John responds. “Are you mad? It’s midOctober and this pond is at least 35 feet deep. If we don’t drown first, we’ll develop hypothermia!” “That’s all right. We can have a diving contest and hold one another close to keep warm, my sweet.” ”We can’t keep anyone warm if we’re both corpses, you daft fool!” Sally

warns. ”Sally, you are always so negative. Can’t you enjoy the little things in life? Like the cool autumn air, the smell of the water and the cool sensation it’s bringing to our toes right now.” ”The boat is sinking, you imbecile! Do something!” “I will. Just to prove you have nothing to worry about, I’ll go ahead and dive in the water and have a little diving contest with myself,” John says. ”Oh my god, I am dating a certifiable idiot.” In the end, John dives in to prove his point, while Sally rips a chunk of fabric from her shirt and stuffs it in the hole to stop the leaking. Sally rows back to shore and John never makes it back to the surface. Of course, this story is quite extreme, and is by no means an attack on looking at the bright side of life. Optimism is a brilliant trait to have, but it is necessary to be pessimistic and pragmatic as well. Otherwise, optimistic contentment will lead us to laziness and inaction. Be a bit pessimistic, notice there are problems and don’t put a positive spin on them. Be realistic and fix them the best you can. Sugarcoating things only contributes to tooth decay, obesity and diabetes.

— Jantzen Ridenour is an IC columnist and a senior majoring in religious studies.

People flee to credit unions Financial analysts called this past Saturday “Bank Transfer Day,” a day in which many corporate banks customers c l o s e d their accounts, rushing to be part of the recent c r e d i t u n i o n memberMegan Gross ship craze. It was considered a “massive social media-driven movement that was urging consumers to close their accounts with the big banks before Saturday,” said Seth Fiegerman in an article for The Street. MSN Money posted Fiegerman’s article Monday to highlight a topic people seem to fear the most — bank charges. Many analysts seemed to agree Bank of America’s recent decision to initiate a $5 a month debit card fee was the cause of this movement. The first thing I thought was, “Well, that is a stupid idea. I’m sure no one will want to stay with Bank of America now.” To me, corporate banks think with their wallets, not common sense. Who in their right mind would continue to use Bank of America and be charged more hidden fees? Like many other Bank of America customers, I was beginning to feel some concern. Bank of America customers were outraged when the debit card fee plan was announced. Think of how large of a company Bank of America is, and imagine how many frustrated customers they may or already have turned away. This would be a massive loss to a company in a shaky industry. Banks don’t have a positive connotation, especially now with hidden fees and ridiculous charges.

According to an announcement made last week by Bank of America, the corporation is now caving to the demands of their customers and taking back their initial debit card fee idea. The large corporate bank believed they could sneak a charge here and a fee there without customers taking their money and running to the next best thing — their local credit union.

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Credit unions are booming in popularity right now. According to the MSN article, close to 650,000 consumers have switched to credit unions since Bank of America announced their debit card fee back in September. On Saturday, some credit unions witnessed a surge in membership, like Boeing Employees’ Credit Union in Seattle, which reached a one-day record of 659 new members. I am currently a member at Bank of America and have been since I was 16. I use my debit card mainly when I don’t have the cash. It teaches me to stop and think, “Do I really need to pull out my card and buy this?” What about those who are not financially responsible? Are their complaints made about their bank still valid, or is their lack of self-control just making it hard for the rest of us? According to readers of this MSN Money article,

customer opinions about Bank of America are mixed. One writer commented, “I am with B of A and pay no fees of any kind. It all depends on what kind of balance you keep in your account and what your credit score is.” This is very true, because if you are a responsible bank customer — paying bills on time, not always asking for ridiculous loans or have a low credit score — you may not have anything to complain about. So, if I was a good customer at Bank of America, why should I have to pay to use my own money? Another writer commented, “We live in a free country with a free market system, right now at least. Everyone can choose who they want to bank with, so the choice is yours… You can’t blame corporate banking because you have to pay high interest rates. At some point, you have to realize your financial solvency, you have to take some personal responsibility.” We actually have a choice. Everyone, regardless of age, ethnicity and personal income, has a choice of which bank they decide to use. But before you choose a bank, be sure it meets your individual needs and it connects with your values and financial abilities. Take the initiative to find out what your bank offers, charges and allows. If you don’t have the financial responsibility to stick with a bank you thought was good for you, take your money and run — to another bank or credit union, of course.

— Megan Gross is an IC columnist and a junior majoring in marketing.

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Friday Oak Openings — I Would Walk 11 Miles — 11-11-11 comes once a century and is being celebrated with an 11 mile special hike in Metroparks largest preserve. The hike goes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and costs $11. Mickey Finn’s Pub — Human Juicebox – This local rock band’s show starts at 9 p.m.

Saturday Ottawa Tavern — Mr. Gnome with Fangs Out and 33 1/3. Show begins around 10 p.m. Parkwood Gallery — Earth, Wheel and Fire: the Toledo Potter’s Guild 60th Anniversary Exhibition — This exhibit features a variety of works from functional, nonfunctional, wheel thrown or handbuilt pieces from nearly 70 members. The exhibit runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until Nov. 18.

Sunday Frankies Inner City — Breathe Carolina will be playing songs from their new album, “Hell Is What You Make It.” Show begins at 6 p.m. and tickets are $13 in advance.

Tuesday Manhattan’s — Tuesday Night Jams — This event is described as an open forum for local musicians to not just perform, but also to collaborate, improvise and ultimately connect with fellow artists and fans alike. This is in effort to create a Hot Spot for musicians to hang out when they are not doing gigs. This will take place every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to midnight.

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Imagine planning, shooting and editing a complete short film with a team of four in two days. UTTV and the University of Toledo Film/ Video Society are teaming up to organize this year’s 48-Hour Film Festival for students interested in filmmaking. Beginning tomorrow at 7 p.m., participants will be broken up into groups of four and draw a genre, one line of dialogue and a prop out of a hat. These three elements will be required in the film, but everything else is up to the group. One person in each group needs to have access to a video camera and some form of editing software, but nothing fancy is required. From then on, participants are free to create their film through the weekend. Students have two days to write, direct, shoot and edit the project. “This festival is a chance for students to be creative without the restrictions of a classroom setting,” said Katie Martin, a senior film/video major and president of UTFVS. The finished product is due Sunday evening

One book, one month For many, November is the but there are an increasing month of turkeys, early holi- number of people who find it day shopping and excessively within themselves to crank scruffy facial hair. For out a full-length novpeople drawn to the el in only 30 days. crafting of words, NoThe organization’s vember is also the website offers numonth to begin or furmerous ways for parther their literary ticipants to commucareers. nicate with other November presents writers, submit their a challenge to authors work and find more all over the world in information about the form of Nation- By Caitlin Arthurs the challenge. al Novel Writing Asst. Arts and Life Editor All who complete Month, known as the challenge are NaNoWriMo. declared winners and receive Participants in the event a web badge and certificate. are challenged to compose an There are no real prizes, but entire novel in 30 days and each novel must contain a for most, the feeling of accomplishment and triumph is minimum of 50,000 words. The task of NaNoWriMo enough. There are no judges, which may sound simple, but anyone involved can tell you it is a big plus for a lot of the proves to be more difficult contestants. There aren’t any than anticipated. If a writer worries about people plagiaintends to stay on schedule, rizing a writer’s work, either; the suggested word quota is when the month is over, all entries are erased from the 1,600 words per day. website, never to be read again. Because of that, there is no pressure from anyone except the writer, and I know that made a difference in my decision to take part in the experience. As anyone who’s ever been judged knows, it’s a lot easier to do something knowing the work isn’t going to get torn down in the end. Some people go on to have their novels published. A few of these have even become national bestsellers, such as “Water for Elephants” by Sara Gruen, which was recently made into a movie starring Courtesy of www.nanowrimo.com The logo for the National Nov- Reese Witherspoon and Robel Writing Month, which takes ert Pattinson. place through November. The prospect of fame is a huge incentive for people like As an author, this chal- me who lack the motivation lenge is both a blessing and a to write 1,600 words a day. nightmare. I, along with a The chance for my novel to couple of friends who are al- become famous and made inso participating this year, to a movie — that would defistayed up the night of Oct. nitely make the month 31, anxiously awaiting mid- worthwhile. night with only our writing Even though the month has supplies and a vague idea of already started, it is not necour plots. As one can imagine, stay- essarily too late to particiing on top of the daily word pate. With a little bit of extra quota is difficult, especially work, you can write a novel when factors such as school and create a legacy. and work come into play. —Caitlin Arthurs is a freshEach year, many participants don’t reach the finish line, man majoring in English.

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Students will have the chance to collaborate with others across campus in a guerrilla filmmaking style. in DVD format and will be screened at 7 p.m. There are tentative plans for judging the pieces, but nothing has been determined yet. Matt Sauter, a senior film/video major and vice president of UTFVS, has been involved in the 48-Hour Film Festival for the last couple years. “The past years have been quite successful because everyone seems to bond over trying to pull

together a complete short film in two days,” Sauter said. There are guidelines for the films and restrictions within genres, which will be detailed in Friday’s meeting, but almost all form and content is up to the production team. The 48-Hour Film Festival is open to students of all majors from UT and offers a chance for collaboration among many different fields.

Spidey and friends debut in new comic Can’t wait for your fa- Mayor J. Jonah Jameson vorite superheroes to fight is kidnapped and taken together in “The Aveng- beneath the city, where he ers” next year? How about learns the situation is “The Amazing Spider-man” about to get worse. While the reboot? plot is fairly Wait no longer. standard, writ“ Av e n g i n g er Zeb Wells S p i d e r- m a n , ” handles the Marvel’s newest characterizaSpidey comic tions extremely book, teams well. His SpiSpider-man with der-man is a fellow supergoofy and sarhero for an accastic but liktion-packed, By Russell Axon able. He fights humor-laced Copy Editor alongside the adventure. Each story will see the world’s greatest superheWebhead join forces with roes, but still struggles a different teammate from with relevant problems the expansive Avengers such as holding down two roster. The inaugural is- jobs. sue features the Red Hulk, Wells also does a good a lesser-known hero with job with Spidey and Red endless super-strength. Hulk’s interactions; the When Spider-man needs silly nature of the former to quickly return to New is hilariously contrasted York for his normal job, against the aggressive, sethe Red Hulk is unwilling- rious attitude of the ly volunteered as his ride. latter. Upon arriving, though, Even Jameson gets in they find the city overrun several great lines, with with Moloids, hideous Wells amplifying the charcreatures who typically acter’s headstrong, illdwell underground. tempered personality. Upping the stakes, The real draw of the

book is the art of Joe “Mad” Madureira. The action scenes look incredible, especially the larger panels, which he utilizes to great effect. Mad’s art is definitely caricature-influenced, but it works here; every character’s facial expression is filled with emotion. Also, his Spider-man is lanky and slender, a welcome style opposing the beefier figure most artists draw. Mad’s art is greatly accentuated by colorist Ferran Daniel, who creates some amazing light and shadow work. My only major complaint is the absence of an inker, which reveals Mad’s sketch lines. This is especially problematic with close-up panels where small, stray pencil marks are noticeable. Overall, the story is solid and entertaining, while the art is dynamic and emotive. Additionally, the book is a great starting point for new readers: it doesn’t

require you to read 500 prior issues, and a brief summary on the title page explains who the main characters are — for people who don’t know the Green Hulk from the Red Hulk. The book also comes with a code for a free digital copy of the comic, allowing you to ac-

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cess the issue from a computer, Apple or Android device. As if all this wasn’t enough, it has the Avengers fighting a giant robot. It doesn’t get more classic than that. My rating: 3.5/5 —Russell Axon is a senior majoring in English.

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questions; question? open answer only leads to hollow pits and candy-coated chances. I will stumble blindly across the wall clawing at the coverings, chipping my nails on things I want to call my own, but I can’t hold on; I try to be strong but the carpet shifts and my senses drift and I can’t lift the head on my shoulders let alone my life, let alone hold the strife of a streaming, screaming, deceiving future.

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And where am I going? This wounded world of whirling pulls the pain through my head till I can’t see the stain of my dead dreams. —Danielle Gamble is a junior double majoring in communication and music.

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That was definitely a 15 round bout but we pulled out the ‘W’ and I’m proud of the way these seniors got to play their final game here.

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Rockets outlast WMU to become bowl eligible

By Nate Pentecost Assistant Sports Editor

For the second-consecutive week the Rockets hosted a nationally televised Tuesday night contest which reached 120 or more combined points. This time, unlike last week’s heart-wrenching 63-60 loss to Northern Illinois, the Rockets came out on the winning end, trumping Western Michigan in a record-setting 66-63 Senior Night shootout. “That was definitely a 15 round bout but we pulled out the ‘W’ and I’m proud of the way these seniors got to play their final game here,” said UT head coach Tim Beckman. “It wasn’t a pretty one by any means.” Heading into the game UT had only turned the ball over six times this season. The Rockets matched their season total in a single game against Broncos. “I was proud of only giving up six turnovers in nine games,” Beckman said. “But you can’t have that many in one game and be successful.” It may have been the kind of victory Beckman hoped for with his mentor Jim Tressel in attendance, but by edging out the Broncos (5-5, 3-3 MidAmerican Conference) Toledo (6-4, 5-1) has become bowl eligible. “Again this victory goes to those seniors,” Beckman said. “They’re the ones that built this and they’re the ones that need to be recognized because they’re the ones that had to go through change. To get us bowl eligible two years in a row, I can’t be more proud.” Fittingly, it was a senior who shined the brightest for the Rockets on Tuesday night. In his final game at the Glass Bowl, with pro scouts on hand, senior running back Adonis Thomas had 30 carries for a career-high 216 yards with a pair of scores. He also caught five passes for 77 yards

and a touchdown. “When it’s your last time inside the Glass Bowl you want to leave with some good memories,” Thomas said. “A win is a great memory but setting records is also a good memory.” “He’s the one this senior class is kind of built around,” Beckman said. “They all play hard and have done an outstanding job. Adonis is just the one that you can hang your hat on.” Thomas was not the only one setting records. The two teams posted 129 points and 1,439 yards of offense, both MAC records. Junior wideout Eric Page also passed Stephen Williams to become the all-time leading receiver in school history. Western Michigan junior quarterback Alex Carder tied a conference record with seven touchdown passes. Carder torched the Rockets defense for 548 yards through the air on 38 of 59 passing. He also rushed for 16 yards and a score. “Well we missed a couple tackles and he made some plays,” Beckman said. “Some credit’s got to go to Alex. He’s a heck of a football player.” Wideout Jordan White was on the receiving end of 16 Carder passes for 238 yards and three touchdowns. Sophomore quarterback Terrance Owens took the bulk of the snaps for Toledo, completing 22 of 27 passes for 318 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Kenny Stafford led the Rockets in receiving with 91 yards, including a 75 yard pass from Owens. Junior quarterback Austin Dantin was 8-for-14 for 67 yards. He did not throw a pass in the second half. Morgan Williams put Toledo ahead 56-49 with a threeyard touchdown run with 8:32 left in the game.

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Sophomore quarterback Terrance Owens threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns in the offensive battle Tuesday night. The Rockets recovered a fumble at the Western Michigan 30-yard line with 8:20 to go but Owens turned the ball over on a fumble less than a minute later. Toledo forced the Broncos to punt and three plays later Thomas scampered to pay dirt on an impressive 42-yard run to give the Rockets a 60-

49 advantage. Carder followed with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Chleb Ravenell to make it a one score game with 3:20 remaining but the Broncos failed to convert the onside kick. Freshman kicker Jeremiah Detmer then pushed the lead to two scores on a 39-yard

field goal. WMU pulled within three points at 66-63 on a 9-yard pass to White with just over a minute remaining, but the Broncos onside kick went out of bounds, sealing the Rockets victory. “I think our kids are a little worn down,” Beckman said. “We played a tough

schedule, there’s no question about it. These next 10 days will hopefully be good for getting some life back into our legs and do the things that we need to do to be successful the last two football games.” Toledo will take on Central Michigan (3-7, 2-4) next, at 8 p.m. on Nov. 18

UT opens NCAA tourney with match at Marquette

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UT hopes for another celebration on Saturday in Milwaukee after their match with Marquette. By Joe Mehling Sports Editor

Last week our Sports Editor Joe Mehling went for a perfect 5-0 record. This week the student body will be represented by junior Nicole Forrester. She likes Andrew Luck and the Cardinals this weekend in the game of the week. To be next week’s student send us a Tweet at IC_Sports.

The Toledo women’s soccer team will open the NCAA tournament on Saturday with a first round matchup against Marquette. The Rockets defeated Western Michigan in the MidAmerican Conference championship to earn a bid to the big dance. “It’s exciting to be considered part of the field of 65,”

said UT head coach Brad Evans. “There are two hundred and sixty-some odd teams whose season’s are done and we get to continue playing. If we can win a game we’re one of 32 teams left and that’s really the goal.” Marquette heads into the tournament with a 17-3-0 overall record but were tripped up by Norte Dame in the Big East Tournament quarterfinal match.

The loss snapped a ninegame win streak for the Golden Eagles. The Rockets will depend on MAC Player of Year Rachel MacLeod and senior keepr Vicki Traven when they head to Milwaukee on Saturday. The match is set to begin at 7 p.m. The winner between UT and Marquette is set to face the victor of Penn State and Army.