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

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

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

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