The Independent Collegian

University of Toledo student newspaper

The CollegianType| Monthly student newspaper

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Format| Broadsheet
School| University of Toledo
Founded| 1919 (as The Universi-Teaser)[1]
Relaunched| 24 February 2023
Headquarters| 2975 W Centennial Dr.
Mail Stop 530
Toledo, Ohio 43606
Website| www.utoledocollegian.com

The University of Toledo Collegian is a student newspaper published in Toledo, Ohio, serving the University of Toledo community.

## Early history

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The Independent Collegian was first published in 1919 as The Universi-Teaser. It was renamed The Campus Collegian three years later. In 1962, it was renamed The Collegian. Copies of the papers are digitally archived at the University of Toledo library site.

## Competition and color

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In early 1993, two former Collegian editors started a rival publication, Spectrum,[2] which was published in full color.[3] At the time, The Collegian was a published in black-and-white, with occasional spot color runs for special occasions such as Valentine's Day.[4] In response, The Collegian switched to full-color publication on September 20, 1993, although the news that The Collegian was planning to do so was first published in August by Spectrum, rather than by The Collegian itself.[5]

## Independence

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In 2000, after a long history as a student organization sponsored by the University of Toledo's Dean of Students Office, the editorial staff sought independence. This allowed the paper to keep and use its ad-sales revenue. The newspaper began operation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, the Collegian Media Foundation.[6] The offices moved from the Student Union to off-campus headquarters, and the paper was renamed The Independent Collegian.

In the fall of 2012, the newspaper moved back on campus to a suite in Carlson Library.

## Return to University Affiliation

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On October 29, 2019, the editorial staff announced a return to university sponsorship, a move to an all digital platform, and a name change: UToledo Collegian.

## References

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1. ^ "The Independent Collegian - About The IC". November 18, 2008. Retrieved January 9, 2011.
2. ^ Miller, Michael (January 7, 2011). "Rocket Man". Toledo Free Press. Toledo, Ohio. Retrieved January 8, 2011.
3. ^ Spectrum. Toledo, Ohio. March 31, 1993. `{{cite news}}`: Missing or empty `|title=` (help)
4. ^ The Collegian. Toledo, Ohio. February 13, 1992. `{{cite news}}`: Missing or empty `|title=` (help)
5. ^ "It's Coming: Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery". Spectrum. Toledo, Ohio. August 4, 1993.
6. ^ "independentcollegian | About". The Independent Collegian | University of Toledo News. Retrieved February 24, 2019.

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