April 24, 2019
An assault outside of Carlson. Speculative tweets. Passing rumors. Last week, University of Toledo’s campus was a case study on the convergence of crime, misinformation and social media. The Independent Collegian sat down with UTPD Chief Jeff Newton to sort through what really happened.
Q: What happened outside of Carlson Library a couple of weeks ago? There were rumors all the way from jumpings to gang initiations. What really happened?
A: “[The rumors] are mystifying. I think it’s just one of the effects of social media. We had one report that happened on Sunday, [April 14] at 10 p.m. where an individual called and indicated that he was struck in the face by an unknown individual. Nothing...
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December 4, 2018
During the holidays, we have a chance to take a break from our busy lives and get together with the people who mean the most to us.
Of course, spending time with our people is the best part about the season, but presents are a pretty awesome addition to the holidays.
Unfortunately, purchasing Christmas presents can really put a kink in a college stud...
October 24, 2018
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
At least, that’s what they say. For years, I didn’t really believe it. No more flip-flops, the days are shorter and no matter how many layers you wear, you’re still freezing cold.
How could there be anything likable about that?
They say that your body replaces itself every seven years. As a 21-year-old, I thin...
November 29, 2017
In the midst of frenzied shoppers and holiday wish lists, it’s easy to forget that Christmastime is the “season of giving.”
Students at the University of Toledo, however, haven’t lost the spirit of giving. The Association for the Advancement of African Women (4AW) is planning to give back to the community and help families in need this Christmas.
4AW...
April 24, 2019
College Republicans held an NRA-U event hosted by the National Rifle Association at the Student Union April 18.
The interactive presentation teaches students about the history of the Second Amendment,...
April 24, 2019
An assault outside of Carlson. Speculative tweets. Passing rumors. Last week, University of Toledo’s campus was a case study on the convergence of crime, misinformation and social media. The Independe...
April 17, 2019
Note: The IC uses pseudonyms when discussing individual’s experiences with smoking weed to protect their identities.
When most people grab a cup of coffee, Joe reaches for his leaves. The grinded herbs...
April 17, 2019
Marijuana laws and regulations differ state by state, making it difficult to know when, where and how to get high without running into legal troubles.
While each state has its own restrictions and pol...