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University of Toledo professor warns of growing book bans, censorship
Efforts to ban books in schools and libraries are becoming increasingly common, threatening access to stories and perspectives that help people understand the world, a University of Toledo professor said Thursday. Sharon Barnes, associate professor and chairman of the university’s department of women and gender studies, presented students and staff with trends in book banning over time and the kinds of books most frequently targeted. She gave her lecture, Sex, lies, & government eyes: Censorship trends in the US, as part of the university’s 29th annual Banned Books Week observance. “Banning books is a way of erasing stories, identities, experiences, and peoples, and reshaping understandings of the past,” Ms. Barnes said. “That should echo what you’re seeing today.” The vigil, organized by the University of Toledo Banned Books Coalition, was held in conjunction with the American Library Association’s Banned Books Week, which aims to raise awareness about efforts to restrict access to books dealing with controversial subjects, history, and differing perspectives. “There are too many people who want to tell us what to read and what not to read,” said Paulette Kilmer, a professor emerita and coordinator of the UToledo Banned Books Coalition. “There are people who don’t think we
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The University of Toledo launches Rocket Research Acceleration Program to fund faculty research
TOLEDO, Ohio — The University of Toledo recently launched the Rocket Research Acceleration Program, an internal seed grant investment that aims to widen opportunities for faculty investigators to pursue new research. “As Northwest Ohio’s only R1 university, UToledo is building a research enterprise defined by ambition, collaboration and impact,”...
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BG Middle School and elementary students recognized for positive behavior
Several students at Bowling Green City Schools were recognized for positive behavior during September. BG Middle School’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Program motto is, “We are Bobcat Proud, We are Respectful, Responsible, and Safe.” Each month, teachers nominate students throughout the building, who go above and beyond and actively demonstrate these PBIS core values as students of the month.
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The effect that artificial intelligence has on students is changing rapidly
Jillian DeMars, Emersyn Alexander, Isabella Almandoz. Artificial intelligence is an increasingly advanced technological tool that continues to evolve and become more integrated into everyday life. As its use expands within the classroom, it has generated mixed perspectives among students. While some students oppose its use and emphasize the importance of completing assignments through personal effort and hard work, others appreciate AI as a convenient and efficient method for completing academic tasks.
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University of Toledo seeks donations for 'Rocket Thrift Shop'
TOLEDO, Ohio — The University of Toledo is seeking donations for its “Rocket Thrift Shop,” giving students an opportunity to “shop” for free gently used items. Hosted by the Center for Advocacy and Student Experience, students will find clothing, shoes, housewares and more. “Rocket Thrift Shop” will be open on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Thompson Student Union Ingman Room.
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‘I’m just speechless’: Parents blindsided by Cardinal Stritch High School’s closure announcement
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Cardinal Stritch High School to close at the end of December
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School will close its doors at the end of December. The school made the announcement in a Youtube video posted Wednesday, attached in the video player below. In the video, Principal Malinda Siers and Father Scott Woods, chairman of Cardinal Stritch’s Board...
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Toledo Public Schools seeing payoff of propane-run buses amid rising fuel costs
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo Public Schools is one of several Ohio districts that’s made the switch to propane-run school buses. The Ohio Propane and Gas Association says about 1,000 school buses statewide now run on propane. TPS Transportation Director John Krajeski said more than half of the district’s...
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Chiefs fall to Cougars; many local middle schools in action on Wednesday
Several area volleyball teams were in action Wednesday, with Bellefontaine wrapping up its regular season against Kenton Ridge, while the Bellefontaine and Riverside middle school teams began tournament play. Kenton Ridge 3, Bellefontaine 0 — Varsity. The Bellefontaine Lady Chieftains closed out the regular season Wednesday night against Kenton...
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BHS Quiz Bowl team splits league opener
The Bellefontaine High School Quiz Bowl team opened league play at Indian Lake Wednesday night. Both schools compete in the Hancock-Hardin-Logan (HHL) League. In the first match, Bellefontaine lost to Indian Lake 280-165. Ethan Reynolds led the Chiefs with 60 points. Landon Severt scored 10 points, and Clara Core added...
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'No longer a viable pathway' for Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School to stay open beyond December
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Toledo officer cheers with Whitmer High squad during homecoming game
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo police officer cheered alongside the Whitmer High School cheer squad during the school’s homecoming game last Friday. Officer Brooklynn Esser was on the sidelines ensuring safety at the game when her former cheer coach invited her to join the squad. “Seeing them all...
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BHS set to celebrate Homecoming
Bellefontaine High School will celebrate homecoming this weekend. The homecoming parade will be Thursday evening. The parade will begin at 6:30 at the intersection of Main Street and Chillicothe Avenue. It will proceed south and turn left onto Washington Avenue, then turn right onto Harding Street and head into AcuSport...
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Eva Marie Saint came to BGSU to become a teacher before one audition changed everything
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Walk into Bowling Green State University's performing arts center and one of the first names you'll see belongs to a woman whose career eventually took her from northwest Ohio to Hollywood:. Eva Marie Saint. But before she won her Oscar, met Alfred Hitchcock and shared...
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Antwerp HS Class of 1966
The Antwerp Class of 1966 celebrated their 60th class reunion on September 19th, with a gathering and a dinner at the Antwerp VFW hall. Twenty classmates and their guests enjoyed the evening together with shared memories, lots of laughter and much love. Members in attendance were:: First Row: Judy (Rogers)...
The Blade
Ramaswamy pressed on public school funding in Wauseon
WAUSEON — Larry Zimmerman, the president of Wauseon’s school board, had an emergency meeting at 4 p.m. Monday about the school district’s levy on the November ballot. Then at 7 p.m., the school district held a meeting to share more information about the levy. However, instead of attending the school district’s meeting, Mr. Zimmerman sat in the front row of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7424 with a question for Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. “What is your administration’s plan to fully fund public schools?” Mr. Zimmerman asked the candidate. “Because school choice in northwest Ohio is the public school system, and our schools are not the ones that are failing our students. Our schools are getting better and have gotten better.” Mr. Ramaswamy was in Wauseon on Monday with his running mate, state Sen. President Rob McColley (R., Napoleon), and the Republican nominee for Ohio’s 9th congressional district, Derek Merrin. The candidate thanked Mr. Zimmerman for the question and said he believes the current system penalizes schools that are doing well while rewarding those that are doing worse. “This is an example of where I expect to work with people in both parties,” Mr. Ramaswamy said. “There’s bipartisan support
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Eastwood School District resident says ‘status quo’ is not an option without levy
After reading many of the comments online from those opposed to the Eastwood levy, I think something important is getting lost in all of the back and forth – we actually agree on more than you might think. None of us want our taxes to go up. I certainly...