OPINION Review By: Ray Wisda “Scarlet Hollow”, developed by Black Tabby Games, the same team behind the popular game “Slay the Princess” delivers a grounded, slow-burning horror experience that blends visual-novel storytelling with light role-playing elements. It follows an episodic structure in which players navigate a weeklong stay in a small Appalachian town filled with family tension, local folklore, and steadily escalating supernatural threats. The game as of March 20

Students gathered in the Student Rec Center awaiting BIG Event assignments. - Photo by Lauren York By: Lauren York TOLEDO, Ohio – While most college students may spend a Saturday morning catching up on sleep, hundreds of UToledo Rockets were awake and ready to work at 9:30 a.m. The Student Recreation Center's basketball courts were transformed into a room filled with high-energy chatter and volunteer spirit. BIG Event 2026 the largest service day of the year. For a majority

Students walking around and enjoying the attractions at Sneakerball 2026 - Photo by Lauren York By: Lauren York TOLEDO, Ohio – At the UToledo Rec Center, the sound of squeaking sneakers typically means a basketball game, except for this past Thursday, when the shoes were paired with dresses and sharp blazers for the first Spring Sneakerball. From 7 - 9 p.m, the basketball courts were transformed into a judgment-free zone, trading athletic drills for a semi-formal dance floor

Courtesty of The Black Student Union Written By: Allyanna Shaffran Black history isn't limited to February, but it's spotlighted during the month in order to bridge the gaps in traditional American History, which often omit significant events. " Black history is a foundational and fundamental piece of all history, not just the slavery aspects." states Cole Fullen, president of the Black Student Union. Black history is American history, and it goes far beyond what is learned i

Opinion Piece Written By: Juan Drown 2025 was a great year for films, of the hundreds of major films that were released last year, three defined the year for audiences and critics. The first massive film of 2025 was Ryan Coogler’s record-breaking supernatural horror movie Sinners , which Coogler wrote, directed, and produced. His fusion of period-drama and horror garnered 16 Academy Award nominations out of 17 possible categories. Critics and fans alike praised Sinners for

Written By: DC University of Toledo students craving free food and entertainment have prime opportunities this week. Campus events on Feb. 25 and 26 blend snacks, games, and creativity—all open to the public and perfect for a midweek pick-me-up. Starting Wednesday, Feb. 25, the Rocket Fuel Food Pantry adds a healthy twist with its Pop-Up Pantry (10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Gillham Hall), where free snacks will be available along with pantry resources. Swing by for a quick bite and

Aidden Johnson for The Collegian By: Lauren York, Aidden Johnson TOLEDO, Ohio – The University of Toledo and families from the Children’s Miracle Network came together for the RockeTHON Dance Marathon to raise funds for the local Nationwide Children’s Hospital. This year’s event took place on Feb. 22, marking the 25th anniversary of RockeTHON. Since its creation in 2001, RockeTHON has raised over $1 million for pediatric care. For Alyssa Beach, RockeTHON’s Overall Director

Written By: Ray Wisda TOLEDO, Ohio – The University of Toledo Wind and Symphonic Ensemble is preparing to take the stage Monday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Doermann Theater. For two first-year performers, the upcoming concert is both a challenge and a chance to grow. The group will perform a series of challenging classical pieces, including all four movements of Clare Grundman’s Hebrides Suite, and James Swearingen’s The Light Eternal. Alyx Oiler, a freshman trumpet player, joi

Photo Courtesy of Alexis Janiszewski Written By: Megan Matthews TOLEDO, Ohio – Live! From Rocket Hall is back for one last semester. Live! From Rocket Hall is a show that brings in local bands for a performance and an interview. The show is posted to YouTube and broadcasted on WXUT. Live! From Rocket Hall started as an independent study created by Trip Floyd, a media communication major, in his junior year. The show provides an opportunity to be a part of a student- led prod

Written By: Kayleen Cleavenger TOLEDO, Ohio – Competitive online gaming is on the rise at the University of Toledo, where esports is quickly becoming a fast-growing program. What started as a student-run club has expanded into a university-wide esports program supported by Recreation Services, Information Technology, and Athletics. Esports lets gamers compete through organized online multiplayer video games. The growth is fueled by high student interest, increasing nat

Review Written by: Ray Wisda Content warning: This article contains explicit descriptions of grooming, child sexual abuse, trafficking, coercion, and psychological trauma. Reader discretion is advised. This memoir is best suited for readers who want a survivor-centered, emotionally candid account of trafficking rather than a policy or legal analysis. Nobody’s Girl: V irginia Roberts Giuffre. Self-published, 2019. A survivor memoir on grooming, trafficking, and reclaiming iden

Written By: Laila Drummond TOLEDO, Ohio - The University of Toledo's Student Government elections are coming up. This is a long-standing tradition, so here's some notable information. Students interested in running for student body president must find an accompanying vice president to run with them. Then they need to meet with the student elections board. The student must complete this no later than February 16. According to Annabelle Welch, the Election Board chair. After th

Written By: Anthony Nassar Elliot Brda for the Collegian TOLEDO, Ohio —Family-owned Middle Eastern restaurants reflect the growing community in Toledo. By blending tradition with modern elements, to bring people of different backgrounds together through food. Toledo is home to nearly 15,000 Middle Eastern residents, showcasing the growing community and how it has helped continue to shape the city’s diverse restaurant scene. Sidon Lebanese Grille & Bakery, known as the Middle

Written By: Lauren York TOLEDO, Ohio - The American Red Cross hosted a blood drive at the University of Toledo on Jan. 29. They came with the goal to collect 45 units of blood and reached half of this goal two hours after starting. The success of the blood drive couldn’t have come at a better time. Chelsea Benton, a representative for the American Red Cross, noted that the organization is currently facing a severe blood shortage; the need for types O, A negative and B negati

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Written By: DC Edited By: Aidden Johnson UToledo Bashcon Logo BASHCon 40 storms the University of Toledo Student Union this weekend—Friday through Sunday—celebrating 40 years of pure student-run gaming chaos that's drawn over a thousand nerds in past years and could double that this time around with a vendor boom, retro consoles, and RPG marathons galore. Free for UT students and staff flashing Rocket IDs, the con sprawls across the second and third floors, from the packed au