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Protestant Reformation Anniversary
Kenny Kruse, UT:10 News Reporter
November 2, 2017
October 31, 2017 marked the 500 Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther led the charge against the Catholic Church in Wittenberg, Germany with his 95 Theses to end corruption and redistribute power to the people.
Luther was a monk and a professor in Wittenberg when he began to question Catholic Church ideals. His main message was, "we are saved through faith by the grace of God, not through good works". Luther was enraged with the idea of "good works/righteousness" and selling indulgences to make a profit, rather than helping the common people repent their sins.
The Reformation disrupted the political, intellectual, and cultural thinking across Europe. The countless German states and kingdoms at the time were split between the two denominations and went to war with each other.
The Reformers wanted a purified church and the Bible to be the lone spiritual source. Luther translated the Bible into German for all the common people to read and understand for themselves, instead of listening to the clergy speak Latin and not completely understanding.
Luther valued music and composed hymns to help them understand Scripture. His music is still cherished in the Lutheran Church and it defines who Lutherans are, what they believe in and why.
Luther’s messages in the hymns relate to today's trial, temptation, fear, church conflicts, faith, hope, comfort, and pride. His most well-known hymn is "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" and is considered to be a battle hymn of the Lutheran Church.
For additional recognition of every Reformation Sunday, Solomon Lutheran Church in Woodville, OH has their confirmands confirm their Lutheran faith and become official members of the church during their freshman year of high school.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Pemberville, OH, held a commemorative service for the 500 anniversary this past Sunday, led by the Northwest Ohio ELCA Synod Bishop, Daniel Beaudoin. The church was packed, and music filled the atmosphere. A majority of the people wore red, the official color of the Reformation.
Although the Reformation began on October 31, it is always observed on the last Sunday of October.
November 2, 2017
October 31, 2017 marked the 500 Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther led the charge against the Catholic Church in Wittenberg, Germany with his 95 Theses to end corruption and redistribute power to the people.
Luther was a monk and a professor in Wittenberg when he began to question Catholic Church ideals. His main message was, "we are saved through faith by the grace of God, not through good works". Luther was enraged with the idea of "good works/righteousness" and selling indulgences to make a profit, rather than helping the common people repent their sins.
The Reformation disrupted the political, intellectual, and cultural thinking across Europe. The countless German states and kingdoms at the time were split between the two denominations and went to war with each other.
The Reformers wanted a purified church and the Bible to be the lone spiritual source. Luther translated the Bible into German for all the common people to read and understand for themselves, instead of listening to the clergy speak Latin and not completely understanding.
Luther valued music and composed hymns to help them understand Scripture. His music is still cherished in the Lutheran Church and it defines who Lutherans are, what they believe in and why.
Luther’s messages in the hymns relate to today's trial, temptation, fear, church conflicts, faith, hope, comfort, and pride. His most well-known hymn is "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" and is considered to be a battle hymn of the Lutheran Church.
For additional recognition of every Reformation Sunday, Solomon Lutheran Church in Woodville, OH has their confirmands confirm their Lutheran faith and become official members of the church during their freshman year of high school.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Pemberville, OH, held a commemorative service for the 500 anniversary this past Sunday, led by the Northwest Ohio ELCA Synod Bishop, Daniel Beaudoin. The church was packed, and music filled the atmosphere. A majority of the people wore red, the official color of the Reformation.
Although the Reformation began on October 31, it is always observed on the last Sunday of October.
Armed Forces Proficiency Badge
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Alpha Xi Delta: AmaXIng Race
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Brandon Smith, UT:10 News Reporter
October 31, 2017 Over the weekend reservists, cadets, and national guard members fought to earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. The Rocket Battalion ROTC program hosted about 180 servicemen and women from around the mid-west at UT's Health Education Center. The test to earn the badge is a series of physical and mental challenges. Sean Harold, a previous gold badge winner, says the badge is broken up into three tiers based on performance. Some of the events, however, had to be completed in order to win any badge, while other events determined which medal the contestant would receive. The badge is especially unique because it is one of the few foreign awards that American soldiers can wear on their uniforms. A German soldier presented the badges at a ceremony following the test. UT is one of the only universities in the area to host this event annually. Kevin LaPrad attributed calmness to his success. Past gold medal winner Christian Valentine said the test was a lot of pressure, but perservered in achieving gold. The test has been administered at UT for the past five years and Harold says the event will return next fall. |
Courtney Sec, UT:10 News Reporter
October 25, 2017 On Sunday October 22, Alpha Xi Delta Sorority here at the University of Toledo hosted an event to raise money for their philanthropy, Autism Speaks. The AmaXIng Race, very much like the Amazing Race show, was a friendly competition where teams of no more than five raced around the UT campus completing activities to earn puzzle pieces. Once gathering all puzzle pieces they then had to run to the finish line. This year's event had six teams, each team having to pay $25 to participate, all proceeds went to Autism Speaks. Check-in was at noon in front of the steps at the Student Union. From there each of the six teams were given a clue to where there first station would be around campus. Each station had a different activity each group member had to partake in. Activities ranging from having to name a certain number of songs that have a certain word in the lyrics to having to spin your head on a baseball bat a number of times and then walk across the sand volleyball court with a tray full of cups of water. After completing the activity the team received a puzzle piece and their next clue for where the next station would be. After receiving all the pieces to complete the puzzle they knew they were finished and had to race back to the check-in table. The first team to complete all the activities, piece together their puzzle, and get back to the table was Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity's team. The second team to finish was Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity's team, and third out of the six teams to finish was Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity's team. The four members of Pi Kappa Alpha's team each received $10 gift cards to Oasis. The event concluded with a raffle, where two participants won $25 giftcards and travel mugs to Speedway. |
Hundreds celebrate life
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Aloha Rockets, Homecoming 2017
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Madison Humphrey, UT:10 News Producer
October 18, 2017 It’s been almost a year and a half since Sheila Vaculik heard the devastating news her daughter, Sierah Joughin, went missing while riding her bike in Fulton County last July. Joughin’s body was found in a cornfield just days later. James Worley is accused of abducting and killing her. In honor of Joughin’s life, her family held the second annual Spirit of Sierah 5K on Saturday, October 14. Hundreds of people gathered in Sylvania to celebrate and remember a life lost too soon. “She just was so full of life,” said Sierah’s Aunt, Tara Ice. “She was just a ball of energy, and that’s what I want people to feel today.” “Whenever she was around people, she’d just make everyone happy,” said Nathan Ice, Sierah’s Cousin. “So we’re just out here trying to have a good time, just trying to spread positivity.” Vaculik said one of her daughter’s favorite things was running in races with her family. “She loved doing the silly, quirky, let’s make a memory kind of a thing,” said Vaculik. That’s why Joughin’s celebration featured a 5K, a kid’s fun run and lots of colorful socks and fluffy tutus. The money raised will be going towards educating the State of Ohio on Sierah’s Law. “What I would love to see happen is that we have a national database that tracks these violent offenders,” said Vaculik. “I know that there is one out there, but you have to specifically have a person’s name to put it in there.” She would like to expand the database to allow people to search for any violent offenders within a 10-15 mile radius. She’s working with Senator Randy Gardner on passing the law in her daughter’s honor. Event coordinators said the outpouring of support is overwhelming. “We’re just very grateful for all of the support,” said Tara Ice. “It’s just very exciting!” “They’re just all out here for her, and it just makes me feel really good how everyone kind of supports us,” said Nathan Ice. Although it’s a time of mourning for Joughin’s family, Sierah’s legacy is alive and well. Vaculik hopes the event served as a reminder to embrace life and to live, love and laugh every day. |
Joshua Blount, UT:10 News Reporter
October 19, 2017 For nearly a century, the University of Toledo has celebrated its annual homecoming, its longest running tradition. Saturday, Oct. 7 started off with the annual parade. It started on Bancroft Street and delighted families and children. Parade goers enjoyed free candy, nice weather and numerous floats from campus organizations like fraternities and sororities. The homecoming court entertained onlookers as well. Later in the day, crowds headed to Rocket Hall for some pre-football game fun and bonding. Homecoming offers people a chance to reconnect with old friends and also meet new ones. "Homecoming is everything that you live for as a Rocket. I think the alumni coming back, I have a lot of mentors that come back from three hours away and several different states just to be back for homecoming every year. That’s kind of why I come out for homecoming. It’s a family atmosphere. It really is,” UT student, Zach Harig, said. Tailgating is one way for everyone to come together for a Rocket family reunion. People reconnect with old friends and meet other alumni. Homecoming has a new theme every year. This year's: Aloha Toledo, a Hawaiian theme. One student discussed her enjoyment of homecoming’s new surprises. “I think every year they come up with more activities during homecoming week which really gets the students involved and creates new memories for everyone. Every year there're surprises. They keep coming up with new stuff," Ehden Douaihy, UT alumna, said. After a fun-filled morning, the focus shifted to The Glass Bowl for the football game against Eastern Michigan and the main event - the king and queen contest. Danny Napoli and Mekayla Pullins were named 2017 king and queen. "I was competing with a lot of people around UT, but I knew I was confident of winning," Napoli said. "I’m really involved on campus. I've had several jobs here on campus. I’m involved in several different organizations. Just being able to have the support from all my peers and other students around here on campus, and I think that really is what helped secure my spot,” Pullins said. Homecoming is one of the university and surrounding community's biggest draws, offering families and friends an opportunity to gather, enjoy some laughs and celebrate Rocket pride. |
UT Receives $30-Million Gift
Madison Humphrey, UT:10 News Producer
September 23, 2017 Welltower announced it will be donating its corporate office buildings and nearly 100 acres of land to the University of Toledo, the largest gift in UT's history. |
UT Football Celebrates 100 Years
Kenny Kruse, UT:10 Reporter
September 28, 2017 On Saturday, September 16, the Toledo Rockets faced the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes and celebrated 100 years of football. The University of Toledo fielded its first football team in the fall of 1917 under the helm of Professor John Brandeberry. The team of thirteen players was in debt after purchasing uniforms for their first game in Detroit. The team may have lost the game, but they still received $150 for playing. The money covered the cost of uniforms, and a football team was born. The first victory was a score of 19-12, over Defiance College in 1918. Later in the season, a bitter rivalry developed between Toledo and Bowling Green State University. The team adopted the nickname “Skyrockets” in 1923 from Independent Collegian reporter, James Neal. The nickname was eventually shortened to "Rockets". In December of 1919, the Varsity "T" club selected Midnight Blue and Gold as the school's official colors. A group of ten football lettermen formed the club and chose Ed Stader as the first president. As the years proogressed. music became more popular at football games. In 1929, the Rocket Marching Band was formed, and three short years later, the “U of Toledo” fight song came to life. The alma mater "Fair Toledo" made its debut in March of 1959. Construction was underway for University Stadium in 1936. The stadium was built by the Works Progress Administration from President Roosevelt’s New Deal. The stadium was renamed the Glass Bowl, to honor Toledo’s main industry. Construction was completed by manual labor of 300 men because most machinery was unavailable. The original stadium cost more than $320,000 for a stadium seating 8,000 people. With renovations over the years and the stadium now holding over 26,000 people, the Glass Bowl still contains the old stadium atmosphere and architecture. According to Alex Callos from Bleacher Report, the Glass Bowl ranks at 71 out of 124 football stadiums and ranks number one in the Mid-American Conference. The tradition of the canon started in 1966 at the football game vs Xavier with Pi Kappa Phi members, Walt "Swift" Piotrowski and John "Tank" Drake. The Civil War Era canon was replaced with a brand-new canon in 2010. The canon is fired from the east stone tower before games, during halftime, and after each time the Rockets score. The midnight blue and gold have won nearly 530 games, 10 MAC Championships, and have played in 16 bowl games. UT has won more than sixty-eight percent of its home games since the opening of the Glass Bowl and seventy-five percent since the 1990 renovations. The largest crowd to ever pack the Glass Bowl was in 2001 when Navy came to town, having more than 37,000 in attendance. Those in attendance for Saturday night's game were able to partake in the recognition of the UT All-Century Team at halftime. |