TOLEDO, OH - The Glass Bowl was rocking Saturday as Toledo hosted the Western Michigan in crucial game to stay in contention for a MAC title game as the Rockets prevailed in a high-scoring classic, 45-38. Toledo started off strong in the first quarter with two rushing touchdowns from quarterback John Alan Richter for 4 yards and running back Autavius Ison for 3 yards, giving the Rockets a 14-0 lead. Western Michigan would finally strike in the second quarter with a 13-yard pa

By: Connor Barrus TOLEDO, OH - Toledo Rockets football celebrated homecoming hosting Buffalo in the second game of MAC play, looking to extend their 9-game home win streak, but it wasn’t to be as the Rockets fell to the Bulls, 23-8. The Rockets struggled early on, being shutout 13-0. It marks the first time since 2017 the Rockets were shutout in a half when they faced Appalachian State. Toledo only managed 108 yards and four first downs. Penalties didn’t help either as they

Written By: Lauren York TOLEDO, Ohio – The University of Toledo Relay for Life is returning to campus on Saturday, Nov. 14, with a space-themed pickleball tournament and other activities at the Recreation Center to raise funds for cancer research and patient care. UToledo’s Relay for Life is a community fundraising event that works with the American Cancer Society, a national health organization dedicated to cancer prevention, research, advocacy, and patient services. All e

By: Benjamin Rupp Do you know where the beloved mascots of the University of Toledo come from? Rocky and Rocksy have been a huge part of our school culture dating back all the way to 1966. Rocky was the first of the mascot duo, created by the University’s Spirits and Traditions Committee. Made from a jumpsuit and papier-mâché, the first-ever version of Rocky the Rocket was born. Image from UToledo Two years later, the first Rocky was retired and replaced with a new version of

By: Laila Mychelle TOLEDO, Ohio - Campus Prayer Connect is a campus club that connects believers in Christ through prayer. The group started in Fall 2024, founded by James Elrod; he saw a need for a designated prayer group on campus and decided to start one. Current president Isaac Clingman remarked that it is important for Christians on campus to have a space to come and pray. “Prayer is powerful, and we want to give that gift to other people as well, like you don’t have to

Photos taken by Megan Matthews Written By: Megan Matthews TOLEDO, Ohio – The Student Green Fund and Greening UToledo Through Service (GUTS) have taken many steps to create a more sustainable environment for students. The Student Green Fund is an organization on campus that provides funding for sustainability projects all across campus, while also allowing students to have a voice in change. “Our goals are to create a more sustainable campus and to allow students to have a voi

Curated by: The Collegian Staff Homecoming is a time for family, friends, and alumni to reminisce on their time at the University of Toledo. Have you ever wondered what life was like on campus back then, and how different it was compared to today? To kick off Homecoming, here's a look at what UToledo news was like decades ago through previous stories published by The Collegian.

Photos taken by Ray Wisda Written By: Ray Wisda TOLEDO, Ohio – Students returning to campus this fall have likely noticed construction activity inside the Student Union and along Stadium Drive near the Student Recreation Center. While the projects serve different purposes, university officials say both are designed to improve campus facilities and support future student needs. Inside the Student Union, renovations are underway on the first floor as part of the university’s lo

Thomas Friedman, New York Times columnist Written By: Juan Drown Thomas L. Friedman, three-time Pulitzer Prize winning columnist for The New York Times, spoke Thursday evening for the Fall 2026 Edward Shapiro Distinguished Lecture series hosted in Nitschke Hall; the lecture was titled, “The Big Trends Shaping the World Today: Economics, Technology, and Geopolitics”. Friedman has served as The New York Times’ foreign affairs Opinion columnist for 31 years, originally starting

Photos taken by LaNyiah Gilbert and Brandon N-G Written By: Lauren York, LaNyiah Gilbert, Brandon N-G TOLEDO, Ohio – Students gathered at Nitschke Hall Auditorium at the University of Toledo on Thursday evening to protest a lecture by New York Times foreign affairs columnist and author Thomas Friedman. The event took place during the university’s annual Edward Shapiro Distinguished Lecture Series, where Friedman was scheduled to deliver a lecture on global trends in economic

By: Anthony Nassar Photo taken of mural painted by Liam Ginter on the first floor of the Carlson library - Anthony Nassar for the Collegian TOLEDO, Ohio — Greening UToledo Through Service Learning (GUTS) held a Student Sustainability Summit, showcasing two students’ creative projects and other sustainability-themed posters, last Thursday at the Carlson Library. The event aimed to highlight how students from any field can get involved with on-campus initiatives. GUTS has helpe

Feature Written By: Juan Drown The filmmaker duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, known for their films "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" (2009) and "The Lego Movie" (2014), have taken it to space with their latest work, "Project Hail Mary". This marks the 2nd book of American author Andy Weir being adapted into a film, the previous being "The Martian" (Ridley Scott, 2015) starring Matt Damon. The film follows Grace (Ryan Gosling), a science school-teacher who holds a doc

Written By: Lauren York TOLEDO, Ohio – This afternoon, Centennial Mall became the grounds for a debate over reproductive rights. Members of the Foundation for Life, a regional advocacy group, gathered on campus to engage students in conversations regarding abortion. This prompted a counter-protest from student organizations, including the Women’s and Gender Studies honor society, Triota. The day showcased a sharp contrast in messaging, visual aids, and perspectives. The Fou

Photo Courtesy of the Global Latin Student Union Written By: Brandon N-G TOLEDO, Ohio — The Global Latin Student Union (GLSU) is hosting its fifth annual Scholarship Gala. This year is the biggest yet, with a ton of activities planned. The gala features a theme inspired by the "famed city of gold", intended to reflect the richness of Latino culture. The event includes catered food from La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant and performances by local talent, featuring acts like El Coraz

Graphics Provided By The University of Toledo’s Theatre and Film Department Written By: Megan Matthews TOLEDO, OHIO – The University of Toledo’s Theatre department is putting on “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical”. Performances will run from April 9-12th and April 15-19th and are free for students with a valid rocket ID. This musical is based off the book “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan, and follows Percy Jackson (Joseph Schreiner), Annabeth Chase (Whitney

Written By: Anthony Nassar TOLEDO, Ohio — Rice Blvd has quickly become a popular dining spot for students at the University of Toledo. Its rise in popularity led to a petition to add the restaurant to the list of places students can spend their dining dollars, which are prepaid funds that students can use at certain restaurants on campus. Rice Blvd offers authentic Japanese and Korean dining for the Toledo area, using all-natural ingredients to make a variety of menu items. O

Graphic Courtesy of Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die Creators OPINION Review by: Juan Drown “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” is director Gore Verbinski’s stylistic return since his last feature, “A Cure for Wellness” (2016). It follows “The Man from the Future”, portrayed by Sam Rockwel, who is hellbent on saving mankind from extinction by the ultimate villain — Artificial Intelligence. The Man from the Future uses a self-made time-travel suit to repeatedly return from the futu

Logo Provided By "The Great Gatsby" Team Feature Written By: Ray Wisda The Stranahan Theater’s production of Broadway’s "The Great Gatsby: A New Musical" arrives with all the shimmer, perfume, and excess of a hothouse flower – lush, fragrant, and just a little overwhelming. Adapted from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel, the production leans into spectacle while trying to preserve the story’s fragile emotional core. In doing so, it also introduces "The Great Gatsby" to a new g

By: Connor Barrus TOLEDO, OHIO - The Toledo Rockets baseball team picked three straight wins on Thursday and Friday for their second conference sweep of the season as they faced Eastern Michigan at Scott Park. In Game 1, the Rockets went back and forth in the first four innings, but a 5 run surge in the bottom of the seventh inning secured a 10-2 win behind 14 hits and 8 RBIs. Third baseman JP Wagner led at the plate, going 2-4 with 3 RBIs and right-handed pitcher Nathan Lein

By: Juan Drown and Aidden Johnson Lights out on Songfest 2026. The University of Toledo’s second-oldest tradition returned last Saturday for its 89th year with the theme being “Lights, Camera, Rockets”. Participants selected songs used in movies in accordance to the theme. Songfest initially started as an intra-fraternal competition in 1937; over the decades, it has widened to additional divisions, for the sororities and other student organizations. Songfest is a shared c