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In the words of The Miami Student ...

From the Miami Heritage Collections

From the Miami Heritage Collections

May 21, 1867 ...

The earliest edition of the Miami Student currently held in the Miami Archives dates back nearly 150 years. It includes a lengthy essay on the study of biography and a critique of the U.S. government’s recent decision to purchase the eventual Alaska territory from Russia.

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

October 1888 ...

After the closing of Old Miami, New Miami reopened in 1885. It took another three years for the Miami Student to resume. In this “welcome back” edition, the editorial staff promises that “full and accurate accounts will be given of everything worthy of note.” The edition includes a feature on U.S. Presidential candidate Benjamin Harrison (Miami 1852), who would be elected president the following month.

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

Nov. 14, 1918 ...

The Nov. 14, 1918, edition lauded the end of World War I and talked about the uptown celebration parade that included a “hastily formed band” and “grand American flags.”

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

Oct. 23, 1928 ...

During a particularly busy news weekend, the Miami Student covers the inauguration of Alfred H. Upham as the University’s 14th President and the opening of a new business school.

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

Oct. 27, 1939 ...

The Miami Student often reported on famous visitors to campus, and the Oct. 27, 1939, edition discussed one of legendary poet Robert Frost’s six visits to Miami. “Music, the expression tone of a poem, is poetry’s greatest element ...,” said Frost, who recited some of his own poetry during the program in then-Benton Hall, now Hall Auditorium.

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

Dec. 8, 1941 ...

On the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Miami Student ran President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Declaration of War remarks. A survey of 83 Miami students showed that 85.5 percent were in support of the declaration. President Alfred H. Upham noted in a special message to students, “... it has brought not terror and despair but united national determination. We are all in the army now ...”

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

Feb. 17, 1945 ...

On the 136th anniversary of Miami’s Charter Day, the Miami Student carried the sad news of the death of President Alfred H. Upham, Miami’s longest serving president, the writer of the university’s alma mater and fight song, and an 1897 alumnus.

A writer noted, “Some of us had dinner with him last night in the dormitory or saw him among the audience at the panel discussion. To all of us, he was a familiar figure as he walked his Scottie dog, Tammas, on Slant Walk.”

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

Oct. 19, 1956 ...

Not all the news was serious. This Miami Student edition carried the story of Tuffy’s, a crowded student meeting place, serving a legendary Miami treat. In the days leading up to the opening of the University Center—later Phillip R. Shriver Center—Tuffy’s was welcoming approximately 2,000 visitors each day, approximately a quarter of whom were not even paying customers!

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

Dec. 11, 1959 ...

Civil rights leader Martin Luther King brings his message of non-violence to Miami University, speaking to an overflow audience in the University Center Ballroom. “We will wear you down with our capacity to suffer, and we will win you in spite of yourself,� he told the audience.

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

Oct. 16, 1962 ...

Many remember one of the first great Miami Football upsets as a 10-7 win at No. 9 Purdue University. While John Pont’s Miami squad made the drive home from West Lafayette, Ind., Miami’s student body started the party early, including bringing the goal posts from Miami Field uptown. Nearly 5,500 students greeted the team upon its return home.

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

Nov. 26, 1963 ...

Miami students who were on campus in November 1963 remember where they were standing when they heard the news that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. The Nov. 26, 1963, Miami Student updated students on Lyndon Johnson’s succession into the presidency and reported on the campus memorial service held in Withrow Court. Just over four years earlier, in September 1959, JFK visited Miami’s campus and spoke at Miami Field.

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

August 1964 ...

The first edition of the 1964-1965 academic year reported on the Freedom Summer activities that took place at neighboring Western College over the summer. The article speaks of the tragedy involving three young men who went missing in Mississippi over the summer and refers to the Western College event as “one of the summer’s most significant and widely publicized activities of the civil rights movement.�

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

Sept. 7, 1965 ...

The Miami Student announces that the Board of Trustees has approved, on a trial basis, the “three-couple rule.” The rule states that “residents in supervised off-campus housing, upon notice to and with the consent of the resident supervisor, may entertain women guests during established social hours and in compliance with women’s hours ... in groups of at least three couples in their living rooms.” Another story announces that women’s curfew hours have been extended from midnight to 12:30 a.m.

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

April 16, 1970 ...

During the highly volatile spring of 1970, a spontaneous protest leads to a student sit-in at Rowan Hall, home of Miami’s Naval ROTC program. According to the Miami Student special edition the next day, tear gas was used and more than 150 students were arrested. The following day, a campus strike was called protesting the war in Vietnam, the draft, the presence of ROTC campus and additional grievances listed by the Black Student Action Association.

The infamous flush-in was reported just over a week later, and on May 4, four Kent State students were shot and killed

by National Guard servicemen. On May 7, President Shriver closed Miami for 10 days.

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

Jan. 4, 1974 ...

Arguably the greatest era in Miami Football history completes an undefeated season with a 16-7 Tangerine Bowl victory over the University of Florida in the Gators’ home stadium. In the article, All-American middle guard Brad Cousino is quoted as saying, “... I think we can do this all again next year.” Two years later, the Red and White had completed a three-year run of 32-1-1 and a string of three straight Tangerine Bowl victories over SEC programs.

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

March 28, 1975 ...

Long before Miami could have nationally respected ice hockey and synchronized skating programs, the university first needed an ice rink. In spring 1975, more than 3,700 students voted by a nearly 2-to-1 margin to build what would become Goggin Ice Arena. They also approved a 50 cent per use fee (plus skate rentals) for using the facility.

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

March 14, 1978 ...

Facing college basketball’s defending champion in the opening round of the 1978 NCAA Tournament, Miami rallied from 10 down over the final 3:38 and shocked Marquette University, 84-81, in overtime. Led by future hall of famers Archie Aldridge, Randy Ayers and John Shoemaker, the Red and White advanced to face eventual national champion Kentucky in the second round. Back in Oxford, more than 1,000 students rushed Uptown following the victory, shutting down High Street for three hours.

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

April 3, 1981 ...

One of the more contentious policy issues at Miami was the no-car rule, which began as the no-horse rule in the 1800s.

In spring 1981, Associated Student Government (ASG) and eight students were plaintiffs in an ACLU lawsuit seeking a permanent injunction against the university’s ability to enforce the rule, as well as restoration of off-campus fines.

Miami won the lawsuit but, in 1997, a joint Miami-Oxford task force recommended abolishing the rule. Seniors were allowed to have cars in 1997, juniors in 1998 and sophomores in 2004.

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

Sept. 23, 1986 ...

In September 1986, Miami Football went into Death Valley and pulled off one of the season’s biggest upsets, stunning No. 8 LSU, 21-12. Miami forced seven turnovers and blocked a punt in the win. Tiger head coach, Bill Arnsparger ’50, said afterward, “They came and played hard, they played with enthusiasm, excitement, and it’s a great tribute to a great bunch of guys.” The Red and White went on to win the Mid-American Conference Championship and played in the California Bowl.

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

April 22, 1997 ...

While the moment still invokes passion from alumni who stood on either side of the issue, the Miami Student reported in April 1997 that the Red and White would henceforth be known as the RedHawks. The Board of Trustees voted to change the nickname in September 1996, and a committee recommended RedHawks from a list of 18 possibilities.

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

Aug. 25, 1998 ...

The first edition of the 1998-1999 academic year marks the end of an era. Once an uptown mainstay, the Oxford water tower, which had stood since 1922, was taken down over the summer. It was a hotly debated topic within the community, with the Historic Architectural Preservation Committee initially granting approval for the demolition and later rescinding. The city won an appeal of the committee’s decision, was later sued and finally won approval in the Butler County Court of Common Pleas.

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

Sept. 13, 2001 ...

Much like Pearl Harbor and the JFK assassination for students of those eras, 9/11 became the “where were you� moment for Miamians who were on campus in fall 2001. In the wake of the national tragedy, classes continued, providing students and faculty the opportunity to come together and discuss the event. A campus vigil took place that night to honor and show support for the victims.

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

March 31, 2009 ...

Miami Ice Hockey, seeded No. 4 in its region, downs topseeded Denver and second-seeded Minnesota-Duluth to win the West Region and advance to the program’s first Frozen Four. The RedHawks went on to become the first Miami team to play in a national championship game.

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

The Miami Student Oldest university newspaper in the United States, established 1826

VOLUME 138 NO. 17

Friday, October 22, 2010

MIAMI UNIVERSITY OXFORD, OHIO

In 1932, The Miami Student reported doormen were hired by several fraternities to keep the crowd under control because of the increase of uninvited guests at fraternity parties.

Dalai Lama visits Miami University

By Amanda Seitz Campus Editor

With a Miami University visor sitting atop his head, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet made his first appearance in front of a Miami crowd at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Hall Auditorium.

During the special invitation event, several Miami community members addressed the Dalai Lama, who was seated next to his translator on a floral couch in the middle of the stage.

His Holiness first received an honorary doctorate degree, for which he thanked the university but reminded the audience of his little knowledge in the field.

“Of course I have no expertise (in law),” his translator said for him to a chuckling audience.

Shortly following the presentation, Daryl Baldwin, chief of the Miami Tribe, shared his tribe’s struggles that ensued with preservation of culture after losing the land they called home. Baldwin said these struggles relate to the same problems the Tibetans face.

“Our people were scattered during this time,” Baldwin said. “This

“All religions have some potential to bring inner peace.”

HIS HOLINESS THE 14TH DALAI LAMA

SAMANTHA LUDINGTON The Miami Student

His Holiness speaks to a sold-out crowd Thursday afternoon in Millett Hall. Earlier in the day, he was awarded an honorary degree from Miami University. had devastating effects on our ability to maintain our language and culture.”

While the presentation focused on the struggles of the Tibetan culture, the Armstrong Interactive Media Studies (AIMS) department presented several ways Miami is helping Tibet maintain its culture.

Glenn Platt, co-director of AIMS, showed His Holiness the website AIMS students created, which features information on Tibetan culture and language as well as a virtual mandala. A mandala, according to President David Hodge, is a map-like diagram containing

four gates that Buddhist monks use to meditate.

Eventually, the Dalia Lama did not only wear a Miami visor but also 3-D glasses, ready to take a tour of the 3-D virtual mandala.

Later in the day, His Holiness again appeared at Millet Hall, touting his Miami visor in front of a sold out crowd of approximately 10,000 people.

The Dalai Lama sat on the couch and asked his audience if he could stay there.

“I’m a little bit tired,” he said.

He said his lecture, entitled “Ethics in a Modern World,” would be

spontaneous but also focused on how every individual can achieve a happy and healthy life.

“Each of you desire, want a happy life and have every right to achieve happy life,” His Holiness said.

He also said clashes are caused by religion too often.

“Unnecessary division is created by religious faith,” he said. “All (religions) have some potential to bring inner peace.”

As he talked about how secularism should not be embraced as a rejection of ethics, His Holiness untied his shoes, took them off and sat cross-legged on the corner of

the couch.

After getting more comfortable, the Dalai Lama addressed the importance of friendship and compassion.

“Even a small bird knows sincerity in people,” His Holiness said.

“Friendship is essential, genuine friendship based on trust.”

The Dalai Lama also called on the young people to take the lead in creating peace for those living in the world.

“The 21st century should be a century of dialogue,” he said. “Those people in (their) 20s, 30s, you are ready. You have the responsibility.”

Oct. 22, 2010 ...

One of the world’s most prominent figures spent the day at Miami University, visiting with students and faculty, receiving an honorary degree, and speaking in Millett Hall. During his remarks, the Dalai Lama encourages Miami’s student to take a leadership role in creating peace in the world. “The 21st century should be a century of dialogue ... you are ready. You have the responsibility.”

SPT submits final report Search for provost down to four candidates

By Adam Giffi Senior Staff Writer

After impassioned debate and campus-wide discussion, the Strategic Priorities Task Force (SPT) has completed the revised and final version of its comprehensive report designed to give Miami University recommendations for future success.

Chris Makaroff and Steve Wyatt, co-chairs of the SPT, officially submitted the completed report to President David Hodge Oct. 14.

Work on the report began in full in early April.

Makaroff said he has feelings of relief and pride when reflecting on the final report.

“It feels great,” Makaroff said. “It has been a big job, which has taken up

a lot of time and it feels good to have it finally finished. Obviously I’m biased, but I think that the report turned out quite well.”

According to Makaroff, the final version does not differ much from the original in terms of content.

However, he said changes have been made since the first draft of the document.

“I think that the two reports are quite similar, but we reworded and reworked several sections,” Makaroff said. “I think overall the content is pretty much the same, but the tone and maybe the way it is delivered is a little different.”

Student input had a lot to do with this change, Makaroff said. This input came from several places, including

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By George Cooper For The Miami Student

Since early January, a university-wide search committee and a consulting firm, Isaacson, Miller, have been searching for a new Miami University provost.

There are four candidates remaining in the hunt to replace former Miami Provost Jeffery Herbst.

The committee began the search process by placing a large number of applicants into separate pools. Since the original pool was so large, the search firm helped identify and examine the applicants more carefully who didn’t instantly meet the challenge statement, and specific

qualifications of the position were eliminated. As result, the search was narrowed down to a more manageable number of applicants, according to Carine Feyten, chair of the provost search committee and dean of the Education, Health and Society Department.

“We had a lot of interest for the position, but there were around 45 serious candidates that we looked at carefully,” Feyten said.

The search was then narrowed down to a pool of approximately 20 candidates and each received a personal interview with a committee member. This process trimmed the number to eight.

“At this point we conducted ‘airport interviews’ where

INSIDESCOOP

Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones plans to use the law to cut down illegal immigration.

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MAKING CONNECTIONS

CAMPUS: A SPECIAL VISIT

A Miami student develops a social networking site for RedHawks only.

Check out a slideshow of the Dalai Lama’s day at Miami.

CAMPUS, page 9

HONORING LEGENDS

The Red and White pay tribute to three members of the Cradle of Coaches.

Oprah’s Ultimate Viewer, a Miami alumna, heads to Australia.

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each applicant met with the committee for a 75-minute meeting,” Feyten said. “The committee was essentially locked in the room for two days as candidates came in and out and the final four were selected.”

After making it through the rigorous process, four candidates remain.

Provost candidate Dwayne Smith is currently the senior vice provost at South Florida University, while Valerie Hardcastle is the dean and professor of the McMicken College of Arts and Science at University of Cinicinnati.

Bobby Gempesaw is the dean of Lerner College of Business

CAMPUS, page 9

BATTLING FOR THE BRICKS

SPORTS: HOCKEY HAPPENINGS

The Miami football team faces off with rival Ohio University for Homecoming.

FEATURES, page 6

Follow the action live Friday night from the Goggin Ice Center.

SPORTS, page 10

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Reviews and previews of bands coming to the area this month.

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From the Miami Heritage Collections

March 4, 2014 ...

Miami University’s collegiate synchronized skating team made U.S. Figure Skating Association history at the 2014 U.S. Synchronized Skating National Championships, winning the program’s 10th straight national title. It marked the most consecutive titles by any U.S. Figure Skating individual, pair or team.

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