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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October 31, 2017
For four years I have been attending the University of Toledo and for that entire time Bancroft Street has been absolutely atrocious, from Secor all the way downtown. The stretch in front of UT is especially an issue because of its importance to so many students.
Currently, the city is putting new piping under Bancroft and redoing the roads and walk...
August 30, 2017
In case you weren’t aware, Toledo has a lot of construction. It’s truly an orange barrel city.
One of the biggest projects the city has undertaken recently is the Bancroft Road project that, in three parts, will completely repave the street and put in a roundabout for easier traffic flow. The project, according to the city of Toledo, will go on unti...
August 30, 2017
To kick off the new school year, the Student Union and Ottawa East dining halls have been updated in many ways to introduce a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Gary Casteel, resident district manager of The University of Toledo Dining and Hospitality Services, said the previous setup made it difficult for guests and students to navigate.
“The new design...
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...