IC Editorial Board: Participation and qualified candidates can help legitimize Student Government

Wednesday night marks the beginning of another Student Government election season as candidates will officially declare their intent to run for leadership positions. Like any election, this one brings with it opportunities for change and progress for the student body. 

IC Editorial Board: Provost forum encouraged dialogue, reflects a step in the right direction

Last week’s student forum, hosted by Student Government and Provost Scott Scarborough, was highly attended and filled with hot debate. And we at The Independent Collegian couldn’t be happier.

IC Editorial Board: Don’t quiet the student voice

Student Government leaders should encourage dialogue, not belittle students

Students have been hearing lately that they shouldn’t speak up about important university topics. And the odd thing is, it’s coming from other students.
 

IC Editorial Board: Experience speaks louder than grades

Take advantage of new internship pairing system to gain experience

You hear it all the time — internships lead to jobs. Whether it is the people you meet to help you get your foot in the door, or the experience that gives you the skills to go for the job, it is undeniable that real-world experience is incredibly valuable for job-seekers.

IC Editorial Board: SG should take stances in public view

Secret ballot, lack of evidence for constitutional claim give clouded image of SG

By a vote of 18-9, the University of Toledo’s Student Senate voted down a piece of legislation supporting concealed carry on college campuses. Regardless of how anyone feels about the outcome, Student Government failed to remain transparent about how it went about the process.
 

IC Editorial Board: Student forum hopefully first step

Student outreach crucial part of Scarborough’s strategic plan

Main Campus Provost Scott Scarborough has been promoting his five-year plan to faculty and staff since the strategy was first unveiled in December.  So far, student voices have not been widely heard, but an upcoming forum presents the opportunity to change that.  
 

University of Toledo to hold series of events to celebrate Black History Month

Last week marked the beginning of Black History Month. To celebrate, the University of Toledo announced a schedule of events hosted by different organizations occurring throughout the month.
 

Bring back 'Whatcha Want Wednesdays'?

Online survey presents problems

In the last Student Government meeting, members decided to use a survey to gauge student support in allowing concealed weapons on campus. While we appreciate their efforts to take student opinion into account, maybe senators should re-institute some of the practices used by the previous SG administration.

‘Free trials’ no substitute for quality

Drawing more students to the University of Toledo is an important and worthwhile goal. The relative lack of success of UT’s 2013 spring semester housing initiative has shown, however, that there simply are no quick fixes to increase enrollment.

Student-centeredness tossed aside

UT should reverse its decision and keep Alexis Blavos

There are many aspects to creating a responsible and truly student-centered university. 

However, the elimination of Alexis Blavos’ position in Student Affairs is not among those aspects. 

Student spirit on the rise

Attendance at the women’s basketball game at BGSU is a good sign