Nov. 02, 2010 | The Miami Student

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

VOLUME 138 NO. 19

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

MIAMI UNIVERSITY OXFORD, OHIO

In 1927, The Miami Student reported Miami sororities and Recensio Yearbook had nominated 18 women to represent them for beauty honors in the yearbook. Miami men had the chance to vote for the prettiest six women.

Old mascot, new dilemma

Native American headdress raises controversy at Homecoming game

By Kirsten Graffeo For The Miami Student

During the third quarter of the Homecoming football game Saturday, Oct. 23, Miami University senior Victor Kopen was asked to leave for wearing a Native American headdress.

Kopen said he had been politely asked earlier in the game to remove the headdress by an usher who claimed his attire was against university policy.

Upon learning the usher was unaware of any rule prohibiting his attire, Kopen kept

the headdress on.

Kopen said friends went to throw him up in the air following a touchdown in the third quarter when he was approached by another usher who shouted, “You’re done, that’s it, you’ve got to leave!”

Kopen was surprised by the incident.

“I was there to cheer on Miami, not break a rule or make a statement,” Kopen said. “I was just doing it for tradition, especially since many alumni identify themselves as Redskins and it was Homecoming.”

Kopen said he tried to remain calm and

politely asked for an explanation, but eventually left when the usher threatened to get the police.

Kopen said on his way out with a friend, the usher took the headdress off his head and refused to give it back until his friend caught up to the usher and his boss and explained the situation.

A friend of Kopen, junior Adam Dietrich, said the usher’s behavior seemed ridiculous and noted the headdress had been worn to home sporting events for at least four

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‘Just keep swimming’

MICHAEL GRIGGS The Miami Student

Senior Jason Hass competes in the 100-yard butterfly against Purdue University Oct. 29 at the Nixon Aquatic Center.

For more Miami swimming coverage, check out www.miamistudent.net.

Miami females report off-campus assaults At around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, an 18-year-old Miami University female reported she met a male at a party and went with him to D.P. Dough. The female said she was sexually assaulted in the front seat of a car while in the D.P. Dough parking lot.

At around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, a female reported she was at a party at 302 E. Vine St. when she met a male who inappropriately touched her breasts. The incident is still under investigation by the Oxford Police Department.

MIAMI FIRST-YEAR DIES Stephen S. Fenstemaker, a first-year from North Canton, Ohio, died Oct. 29 in a car accident in Oxford. He was a statistics major and a resident of Symmes Hall.

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A WELCOME RETURN

The women’s studies department resurrects a course after a 10-year hiatus.

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By Amelia Carpenter and Kristen Grace For The Miami Student

After an exchange between Miami University President David Hodge and Karen Schilling, dean of the College of Arts and Science, Schilling is resigning a semester early.

Her decision was not by choice. Schilling got wind of Hodge making negative comments about her at a dinner at his home from one of the department chairs. Schilling said she was told SCHILLING Hodge talked about her using words like “unprofessional” and “unethical.”

“It wasn’t the first time that I had felt not particularly well respected by the president,” Schilling said.

She sent the president an e-mail regarding his comments and questioning his decency, and what she got back was an e-mail letting her know she would resign in December.

Schilling’s five-year term ends in May 2011, and she had planned to resign at that time before Hodge asked her to resign early.

Schilling’s early resignation comes as Miami is searching for a new provost.

Schilling shared her “dismay with his comments” with her colleagues in

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Investigative reporter to visit Miami

By Lee Jones Staff Writer

The author of a book about college crime and athletes getting in big trouble will soon be on the Miami University campus.

Monday, Nov. 15, Ken Armstrong, an investigative reporter for The Seattle Times, will speak at ARMSTRONG Miami University about his book, Scoreboard, Baby A Story of College Football, Crime, and Complicity, which was written as a result of a four part series he wrote for the Times in 2007.

The genesis of the project involved a rape charge that had been filed against a member of the University of Washington

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The Tri-Delta Sundial may not be returning to campus anytime soon.

Premature resignation for dean of largest college at MU

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INSIDESCOOP A MISSING TRADITION

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FALLING BEHIND

The new Talawanda High School will not be open when school bells ring next year.

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CEMETERIES SPEAK

Tombstones tell the history of Miami University and the Oxford area.

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(UW) football team, Jerramy Stevens. The charges were settled outside court.

“It caught my eye because if the university was part of the settlement, we have a right to know,” Armstrong said.

After Armstrong and another reporter began their research on Stevens, more charges against members of the 2000 UW football team emerged. They found a dozen players had been arrested after committing crimes requiring jail time.

Armstrong said one player, Jeremiah Pharms, was accused of robbing and shooting a drug dealer, while another player, Curtis Williams, was jailed for felonious assault in 1997. These men, along with Stevens, became the focus of the series of stories entitled Victory and Ruins, which ran in The Seattle Times in 2008.

Armstrong and Nick Perry did in-depth interviews with

players’ families and the woman who accused Stevens of rape to write Scoreboard, Baby.

The book chronicles the myriad violations by players and the lack of disciplinary action taken by Head Coach Rick Neuheisel, the university and the police. None of the athletes’ scholarships were taken away.

Miami President David Hodge was dean of UW’s College of Arts and Science at the time of the controversy, but said he was unaware of any violations at the time. He said reading Armstrong’s account in Scoreboard, Baby was “a most depressing read.” Accountability is key to preventing similar situations at other universities, Hodge said.

“If you don’t have the kind of discipline that goes with that, sooner or later things fall apart,” he

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The Miami University field hockey team brings home the regular season title.

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WWW.MIAMISTUDENT.NET FEATURES: GRAVEYARD GEMS Check online for a photo gallery of local cemeteries and their monuments.

SPORTS: RECAPS AND PREVIEWS Catch up on golf and football recaps and NBA prieviews.

ENTERTAINMENT: BAND REVIEWS Read reviews of recent concerts featuring 3OH!3 and The Ready Set.

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November 2, 2010

Editors Stephen Bell Amelia Carpenter Amanda Seitz campus@miamistudent.net

NEWS Turtles remain under wraps BRIEFS Central Quad still missing the Tri-Delta Sundial

By Bethany Bruner

FYI

Community Editor

MU to honor Veterans Day with a slideshow Miami University will honor Veterans Day Nov. 11. The university will hold an event at 11:30 a.m. in the Shriver Heritage Room that will honor all current and past Miami employees, students and family members who have served or currently serve the United States.

The ceremony will include a photo slideshow.

The university is currently collecting pictures of employees, students and family members who are veterans or serve in active duty.

To contribute a photo, send the names, branch of service and pictures to veteransday@muohio.edu.

The deadline is Nov. 5. For more details on the ceremony, visit http:// www.units.muohio.edu/prs/Personnel/VeteransDay.html.

EVENTS Professor presents Haitian culture, life A man with first-hand experience in relief efforts in the aftermath of the 2010 Haiti earthquake will visit Miami University at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4 in 322 McGuffey Hall.

Christopher Kovats-Bernat, associate professor of anthropology at Muhlenberg College, has studied childhood, violence and voodoo in the Caribbean for more than 10 years. He will present It Is Easy Enough for Anyone to Die Here: Childhood and the Catastrophe of Everyday Life in Haiti as a part of the UniDiversity program.

Students experience diversity first-hand Miami University will host its 6th annual Tunnel of Oppression Nov. 16 and 17 from 1 to 9 p.m. in Boyd Hall.

Originally developed at Western Illinois University, the Tunnel of Oppression is a campus diversity initiative that allows students to witness oppression in a full sensory experience. Aiming to give participants the opportunity to see, touch, hear and feel the realities of oppression, the tunnel is a 30-minute tour in which participants view a series of scenes that educate and challenge them to think about issues of oppression.

The event is free and open to the public.

Students can sign up for a tour or ask questions about the Tunnel of Oppression by e-mailing tunnel@muohio.edu.

The Tri Delta Sundial is gone, and the Delta Zeta turtles are not looking out at Spring Street or MacCracken Hall. Central Quad Project Manager Bob Riggs said there is no timetable for the sundial to return to its original spot.

The sundial has not been in its traditional spot between MacMillan and Warfield halls since May 2010.

The removal of the sundial coincides with a two-phase construction project being completed beneath the sidewalk leading up to the pedestal.

While the construction was being done, Riggs said the initial plan was to leave the sundial intact. However, the sundial was removed in early May. Riggs said the removal was due to damage to the sundial.

Miami University Police Department (MUPD) Lt. Ben Spilman said Miami junior Bradley Hoffman was arrested for damaging the sundial in May. “He had caused the damage by climbing inside the sundial and that caused it to topple,” Spilman said.

MUPD records indicate the incident

occurred May 6 and the matter was closed.

Spilman said the case is listed as cleared by arrest because an arrest was made in the case, a standard procedure for MUPD. The case has been turned over to Area One Court. According to the court, Hoffman has been charged with underage possession of alcohol and the case has been continued for pre-trial until Nov. 2.

According to Spilman, this is not the first time the sundial has been damaged by students.

Senior Director of Utilities and Building Maintenance Cody Powell said the university is still working on the sundial situation.

Powell said the sundial is currently in storage, but no repairs have been done yet.

“The outcome of the court case has not happened yet,” Powell said. “I wish I knew when that was going to happen so we could know what the timeline for repairs is.”

The timeline for replacement of the sundial after the resolution of the court case will likely be several months, Powell said.

“We’ve been in contact with a local artisan about the time needed to do repairs,” Powell said. “Once we get word that we can proceed with repairs, we will start.”

Riggs said the purpose of the construction project is to perform upgrades on the

steam tunnel top under the sidewalk. As a preliminary phase of the project, Riggs said the slate, handrails and base around the sundial were all improved. This phase was completed Aug. 19.

The second phase of the project had an original completion date of Oct. 14, but that date was moved back to Oct. 29. The project is now complete.

Riggs said the project brought some unforeseen but not unusual problems in the steam tunnel top that was being replaced.

Workday turns into workout GLTBQ course KNH department develops exercise machine

By Shannon Rosenberg For The Miami Student

Some people will find ways to exercise on a regular basis — whether it’s going for a run or getting to the gym — but there are always those people who just don’t have the time in between work, kids and school.

This is where the workstation comes into play. Associate Professor Ron Cox and graduate student Amanda Zylstra are studying this prototype at Miami University’s campus in the kinesiology and health department. They said their main goal right now is to find out if the workstation will battle our society’s sedentary lifestyle.

The workstation is the super-child of a desk and treadmill and was originally created by James Levine, a research scientist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., who was concerned with obesity. It is a desk platform with a treadmill attached to it designed for the workplace setting so people can stay active while still focusing on their jobs, Cox said.

Zylstra said she is interested in the product because exercise is not enough to combat prolonged sitting in

Perspective: While conducting my interview with Zylstra, I was able to get on to the workstation. It took a few minutes to adjust to my speed of 1.8 mph, but after I was situated, I forgot I was walking.

Walking on the workstation while taking notes and speaking with Zylstra came naturally. the American culture.

“Studies have shown that even if you exercise on a daily basis, the amount of time you spend sitting will still make you prone to things such as heart disease, obesity and diabetes,” Zylstra said.

Cox said the project is focused on combating the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle.

“We are trying to counter the negative effects of sitting,” Cox said. “We’re stepping away from obesity and weight control and just trying to get people active.”

The workstation is used for one person and reaches a speed up to 2 mph. It has all of the same control buttons as a regular treadmill and a cord that stops the treadmill if the user happens to fall off. It also keeps track

of the distance the user has walked. The control panel slides in so the user can take full advantage of the desk and the desk is height adjustable, so people of all heights can use it.

“I think it’s because you can’t see your feet moving that it’s so easy to get used to,” Zylstra said.

The workstation is designed for exercise, but Zylstra said there could be other benefits to it as well.

“It could be a possible solution for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),” she said. “It would be better than putting them on medication.”

People with ADHD would be able to constantly move during class, helping them concentrate more on doing their work and listening to the teacher.

Cox and Zylstra have been putting the workstation into offices of volunteer professors at Miami and tracking results for more than a year.

“Getting people to adopt a full-fledged physical activity program is like getting people to climb Mount Everest,” Cox said. “We’re trying to take Mount Everest down to a foothill.”

True Teamwork

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Miami club football players Eric Illig and Maurice Collier carried injured teamate Dan Amato off the field during Saturday’s game.

returns after 10-year hiatus

By Mandi Cardosi Staff Writer

After a 10-year absence, Miami University’s women’s gender and sexuality studies welcomes an old course back into its curriculum.

Visiting assistant professor and recent Miami graduate Erin Douglas will teach English 237, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, Bisexual and Queer Literature, beginning spring 2011. According to Douglas, the class will offer the practices of interdisciplinary work to students of all majors.

The course gives students the opportunity to become educated in gay and lesbian literature from the 19th and 20th centuries, queer theory and issues dealing with identity, orientation, gender, race and class.

A course like this one has not been offered for 10 years, and with the re-submission sparked by the women’s studies epartment, students are able to sign up for it once more.

Becky Sander, assistant director for degree audit report and curriculum, said offering a course is up to individual departments unless it hasn’t been offered for more than five years.

“If a course has not been offered in five years, it will automatically be deleted,” Sanders said.

“Once this happens, the department is able to resubmit it as a new course.”

Madelyn Detloff, director of women’s studies, attributes the course’s absence to the fact the course has not been staffed for the past 10 years.

Detloff said approximately seven years ago, the department decided to establish a way of allowing students less of a “pick-and-choose” option. According to Detloff, the demand for these courses among students is increasing. She said the Women’s Studies Department decided to change the names of courses in order to accommodate new generations.

“By offering a thematic sequence, we’ve made a home for that kind of curriculum and also the kinds of students interested in taking the courses,” Detloff said.

Douglas and Detloff said the response from students has been extraordinary and they’ve been adding new sections to the newly offered courses.

There are currently 13 people enrolled in the course, with 12 openings available as of the last registration period, Detloff said.

“Why not have a sort of study and intellectual and thoughtful approach to these issues that are so bandied around in popular culture?”

Detloff said.

Junior Sarah Breedlove said she is currently enrolled in women’s studies 201.

“I think everybody on campus should be required to take a class like it because a lot of things you read and learn in the class not everyone is aware of,” Breedlove said.

According to Breedlove, bringing back a course on gay and lesbian literature is a great way for students to learn about diversity in an educational environment.

“I’m really glad they brought it back because that section of authors is not focused on as much,” Breedlove said.

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Old Manse to receive new tenants

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‘Ridin’ Solo’

By Madi Peterson

First-year Vivian Gleespen said the Honors Program should not move because it is conveniently located.

After nearly a decade in Old Manse, “It would be better for the Honors Miami University’s comparative reli- Program to stay in Bishop,” she said. gion department is moving.

Senior Nathan Williams said a move Elizabeth Wilson, professor of com- to Upham Hall would be logical for the parative religion, was not sure why comparative religion department. the program is moving, but said an“It would probably be better for the other department will take its place at religion department to be in Upham Old Manse. when they teach a bunch of classes there “We’ve been told anyway,” he said. that the Honors and In 1883, Old Manse “I hope that the Scholars Programs need was bought by the First university will the building space,” Presbyterian Church. It recognize its im- switched hands again Wilson said.

Carolyn Haynes, di- portance to campus in 1956 when the Westrector of the Honors and minster Foundation pehistory and preScholars Program, said titioned for it to be used she has heard the rumors serve the building.” as a center for Presbytebut has no knowledge of rian students. During the ELIZABETH WILSON the move yet. late 1960s, when many PROFESSOR “We haven’t been givreligious groups were COMPARATIVE RELIGION en any definitive word protesting the Vietnam on moving, so I am sorWar, it became a hotbed ry but I can’t make any of protest activity. Mistatement about a move for our program ami finally got tired of the unrest and, offices,” she said. in 1973, replaced the students with Wilson said her department will the comparative religion department, move to a wing in Upham Hall Wilson said. that was recently vacated by the She said Old Manse is a historical anthropology department. building and should be recognized as an Wilson said the move could benefit integral part of Miami’s history. both departments because the compara“I hope that the university will recogtive religion department would be in a nize its importance to campus history building with similar departments. and preserve the building,” she said.

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Sophomore Hilary Oberpeul rode her horse around the Miami University stables Monday night to prepare for an upcoming competition (top). Sophomore Katie Jordan put her horse, Joseph, in the stables for the night after a long day of riding (middle).

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November 2, 2010

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High school behind schedule

By Melissa Tacchi Senior Staff Writer

Male spits on police car, threatens officer At 2:19 a.m. Friday, an Oxford Police Department officer on patrol reportedly observed a male being restrained by other citizens while screaming and cursing outside The Wood’s Bar. When the male reportedly began to walk toward a group of people, the officer stopped him and asked for identification.

The male reportedly told the officer he “didn’t want to get arrested again,” and provided an international student card identifying him as Miami University student William Cundiff, 19.

Cundiff reportedly told the officer he didn’t have a driver’s license because he is from England.

According to police reports, Cundiff was highly intoxicated, unsteady on his feet and displayed poor motor skills.

Cundiff reportedly admitted to drinking alcohol and was arrested. Upon further search, the officer reportedly located a valid Connecticut driver’s license.

After being placed in the back of a police cruiser, Cundiff reportedly thrashed around and continued screaming.

Cundiff reportedly told the officer, “Being drunk is not a big deal because it is just kids experimenting with their lives.”

Cundiff also reportedly said he “hates this f*cking country because everybody is out to get him.”

When the officer began to release Cundiff from the vehicle, he reportedly spit on the rear passenger window.

The officer told Cundiff to refrain from spitting, and Cundiff reportedly replied, “What do you want me to do, jack off?”

Cundiff was cited and taken home, where he reportedly fell up the front steps before struggling to open his front door.

While on his front porch, Cundiff reportedly told the officer to leave several times. Cundiff then told the officer, “If I ever see you again, I will kill you.”

When the officer turned on the cruiser spotlight, Cundiff reportedly ran into the house.

Cundiff was cited for underage intoxication, possession of a fake ID and disorderly conduct.

After receiving confirmation the construction of the new Talawanda High School is behind schedule, the school board has announced the opening cannot occur until October 2011 at the earliest.

According to Holli Morrish, community relations spokesperson for the Talawanda Board of Education, the district has discussed the possibility of transferring the students from the old high school to the new one over a holiday break.

“The school board is talking about making the transition over Thanksgiving or winter break,” Morrish said. “We need to take into account the time required to furnish the new building, so a final decision has not been made yet.”

According to Morrish, the reasoning behind the delayed opening is nothing out of the ordinary and should not be of great concern.

“From the very beginning the construction timeline was extremely aggressive in hopes of opening in the fall,” Morrish said. “In order to meet that goal, everything had to be perfect, including the weather, so that is why it is taking a little longer.”

In preparation for the opening, Oxford City Council implemented temporary sidewalks along State Route 27 so students can walk to school, according to superintendent Phil Cagwin.

“Prior to the sidewalks being put in, there was no safe way for students to walk to the new school, so when we started construction the city government felt it made sense to take care of that issue,” Cagwin said.

Cagwin said the sidewalks have been funded by the city government and lead right up to the entrance of the new high school.

However, the most direct line from Chestnut Street to the new school would be along the train tracks.

“The property along the train tracks is private property,” Cagwin said. “In order to put up fences or any sort of protection around the tracks, the owners would have to get permission from the railroad company.”

Because the City of Oxford owns the sidewalks, the placement was the only immediate action that could be done to ensure students a safe walk to school, he said.

For Miami University junior Jacqueline Orr, temporary sidewalks are insufficient. Three years ago, Orr lost a friend to the Long Island Railroad after she slipped and fell on the rail.

The high school student had been looking for a faster route home from school when the accident occurred. “It was a freak accident that could have easily been prevented if fences had been put up around the area,” Orr said. “The issue of students taking the faster route to school across the train tracks needs to be taken with the highest regard in order to prevent such a tragedy from happening again.”

Commissioner candidates agree Miami is key

By JD Prewitt

For The Miami Student

The candidates for Butler County Commissioner will focus on stimulating the economy while bringing jobs to the county, an initiative in which they agree Miami University plays a key role.

Republican Cindy Carpenter and Democrat Lester “Butch” Hubble are the only candidates for commissioner, and they agree on a number of issues — one of them is Miami.

To draw companies and jobs into the county, Carpenter wants to focus on the county’s quality of life and good schools.

“Quality of living is important to potential employers and Miami is a strong tool for that,” Carpenter said.

Carpenter plans to market and communicate with the Butler County Department of Development to brighten the county. She is also committed to working directly with Oxford representatives in support of Miami’s priorities.

Hubble looks to tap into natural resources to promote job growth and educational resources for students, including entrepreneurship opportunities. He also wants to improve the ease of starting small businesses.

A concern for some students is having more transportation options. Sophomore Corey Lack said having more ways to get around Oxford would be nice.

“I’d like to have a bus to surrounding areas like Wal-Mart and a stoplight at Ditmer Parking Lot to ease traffic,” Lack said.

Both candidates agree on the need for countywide transportation.

“How does someone in Ross without a car get to their job in Bridgewater?” Hubble asked.

The candidates said mass transit would improve how students get

around the campuses and surrounding areas. The candidates also stress improvement of transportation for non-traditional students.

The budget and the need to manage present resources are also high on their lists.

As member of the General Fund Budget Committee, Carpenter said she sees areas that need improvement and she believes changes are necessary, like reorganizing the commissioner’s office and business process to reduce expenditures.

Hubble also looks forward to making changes in the commissioner’s office that would get the Carpenter county back to where it should be and give the people the opportunity to prosper.

He plans to take on corruption and inside jobs in an office he calls unequivocally mismanaged.

He also plans to reduce spending through management of resources by requiring all projects more than $10,000 to receive bids, lowering the minimum from $25,000.

Currently, Carpenter is serving her fourth term as Butler County clerk of courts. She was elected for two terms as the Ohio legal rights services Hubble commissioner, a position that oversees the rights of individuals with disabilities. She has also served as treasurer for the Ohio Taxpayer Protection Committee.

Hubble is a retired Navy officer and field supervisor for the City of San Diego Police Department. He has served on the San Diego Police Officers Association Board of Directors and also founded the Hamilton Community Council. He currently serves as the community council chairman.

Pottery painting party

Female unable to sign citation At around 1:30 a.m. Friday, Oxford Police Department officers were dispatched to the rear of The Wood’s Bar in response to a female who could not care for herself.

Officers reportedly found a female, later identified as Miami University sophomore Emily Luvison, 19, standing with the assistance of two other people.

Luvison reportedly fell down multiple times and when asked basic questions like her name and age, Luvison only replied “yes.”

Luvison reportedly had an odor of alcohol on her breath and bloodshot, glassy eyes.

The life squad transported Luvison to McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, where she was cited.

Luvison was reportedly unable to sign the ticket because she was too intoxicated and fell asleep.

Luvison was cited for underage intoxication.

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Where: Brick Street Bar and Grill When: 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4 Tickets: $12, available at Brick Street Bar and online until the day of the show Tickets may be sold at the door if they are still available at that time.

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A local girl scout troop enjoys a pottery party Monday evening at You’re Fired in uptown Oxford.

Where: The Wood’s Bar When: 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10 Tickets: $8 pre-sale, $12 general sale available by e-mailing mgktix@gmail.com.

Features

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By Thomasina Johnson News Editor

The story of Miami University and Oxford, Ohio is one that began with its people. To find out how their lives (and deaths) shaped the place many of us call home, a trip to the cemetery can answer many questions.

“Cemeteries are very important because they tell a lot about the community,” said Steve Gordon, the administrator of Miami’s William Holmes McGuffey Museum.

One of Oxford’s first cemeteries, called the “Old Yard,” was located at the corner of Spring Street and College Avenue near the current location of Ace Hardware and Building Supply. Old Yard served the Oxford community from 1817 to the 1880s and contained at least 40 bodies, Gordon said.

Township Cemetery, now called Woodside Cemetery, was another burial option for the residents of Oxford.

“Although the township cemetery interred many more poor people, many of them African-Americans, there is no evidence of racial segregation between the Oxford Cemetery and the township cemetery,” Gordon said.

Woodside Cemetery, maintained by the City of Oxford and located on Chestnut Street, contains many headstones from the early 1800s as well as newer burials.

“There’s been a lot of improvements in Woodside, however, the (older) stone is wearing out because of acid rain, the freezing and thawing during the year, lawn mowers that mow too close to the monuments and vandals,” Gordon said.

New beginnings As Oxford grew, some citizens of the city proposed the idea of a new, wellplanned cemetery.

According to Gordon, the creation of the private, more expensive Oxford Cemetery was not a radical idea in 19th century America. Across the nation, well-designed, artistic cemeteries were in vogue because they brought humans (both dead and living) and nature together.

“Rural cemeteries helped console the living, served as outdoor art museums, public arboreta and civic archives in stone,” Gordon wrote in “Spring Grove and the Rural Cemetery Movement” in Timeline, the publication of the Ohio Historical Society.

However, the new Oxford Cemetery was not built without a fight.

The April 8, 1887 edition of The Oxford News recorded several community members arguing for and against the new cemetery. One person said, “Digging up graves is not honorable,” while another said, “In its present condition, the old grave (Old Yard) is a disgrace to both Oxford and the university.” According to the paper, this commentator “did not see how anyone who had friends buried there could rest until they were interred elsewhere.”

As the cemetery expanded, so did local businesses. Many woodworkers doubled as coffin makers, Gordon said. The success of their business is shown in the numerous advertisements that ran in local papers.

An advertisement from a 1870s Oxford newspaper, printed in Sylvie Ferguson’s Burial Grounds of Oxford, Ohio, features cabinetmaker and undertaker John B. Morris, Oxford, Ohio.

According to Ferguson, the Oxford Council declared Old Yard legally vacated in 1888, allowing a steam flourmill to be built on the premises.

No one gets left behind As with any removal and transfer of bodies from one cemetery to another, glitches in the reburial process are common. Oftentimes, bodies are accidently overlooked.

“There’s a good possibility that there are bodies still buried in the original cemetery,” Gordon said.

Several local newspapers covered the difficult process of transferring the bodies from one cemetery to another.

The Sept. 21, 1882 issue of The Hamilton Telegraph reported a body was “found in a petrified state, and the coffin was filled with water.

The person (buried) was unknown.”

The 19th century cost of a plot in the Oxford Cemetery was a minimum of $50, Gordon said.

According to measuringworth.com, the cost would translate to $1,280 today.

Artistic, impressive monuments The Oxford Cemetery is home to several mausoleums interring some of Oxford’s most wealthy and influential citizens, Gordon said.

“In the 19th century, mausoleums prevented grave digging by people and animals and people knocking over headstones,” he said. “They are also an architectural statement because they tell about the family’s wealth and prosperity.”

Several interesting tombs in the Oxford

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Cemetery include the Patterson and Freeman family mausoleums.

According to Gordon, James R. Patterson donated land and his home to Western College, and Freeman was a Revolutionary War veteran.

The most interesting monuments in the Oxford Cemetery are often the most unexpected and unique, Gordon said.

There is one “tree stone” in the cemetery, marking the grave of Henry G. Ross. A tree stone is a monument in the shape of a tree, traditionally a sturdy oak with English ivy winding around it, Gordon said. Like Ross’ marker, the branches of tree stones are cut off, signifying a sturdy, promising life cut too short. He died in 1898 at the age of 55.

For Gordon, an unexpected marker in the Oxford Cemetery belongs to Harry Thobe. Thobe was a prominent Oxford house builder who lived from around 1870 until 1950. He was an avid Miami sports fan and local eccentric. Many of the homes in Oxford that incorporate stone designs were built by Thobe, Gordon said.

“His maker is just a tiny stone tablet, which is odd considering he was an eccentric and very well known. I thought he would’ve had a more visible monument,” Gordon said.

Another burial tradition that applies to many graves in the Oxford Cemetery is the symbolic direction of the body when buried in its plot.

“Usually, the footstone is to the east with the body in repose facing towards Jerusalem. It varies, but most of the graves face east towards the entrance of the Oxford Cemetery,” Gordon said.

Making Miami your final home … forever Up on the hill of the Oxford Cemetery are neat rows of sturdy, white headstones. Under these monuments lay some of Miami’s most influential and dedicated emeriti, staff and friends.

“On Jan. 31, 1959, the board of trustees resolution was passed to provide cemetery plots for emeriti and their spouses. The plots are given to emeriti who have served the university for 20 years or more. They are given free of charge

by Miami,” said Kathleen Dudley, the manager of administrative services at Miami.

The headstone itself must be purchased, she said.

The white headstones feature the Miami seal, the name of the person buried in the plot, the name of his or her spouse and other information like a favorite quote or a picture of a hobby.

The headstones erected after 1930 are different in style, Gordon said.

According to Dudley, this is because the old headstone style was no longer available.

The burials of Miami students According to Gordon, a Miami student cemetery was erected in the early 19th century to serve the funerary needs of students who had passed on while at school. According to a 1934 map of Miami housed in the McGuffey Museum collection, the student cemetery was located behind what is now the Formal Gardens off of Patterson Avenue.

“In the 19th century, they didn’t have the technology to transport the body to home without it starting to decompose. They often buried the students in the student cemetery,” Gordon said.

According to Lindy Cummings, a Miami alumnus and employee of the McGuffey Museum, American interest in developing mortuary skills and innovations like embalming didn’t begin until the Civil War era. At this time, many people became concerned their loved ones who fought and died on the battlefield received what they deemed a decent burial.

According to Walter Havighurst’s book, The Miami Years, “more than a score of students were buried there before 1850, but the three most significant student graves are the the Three Erodelphians.” In the 1840s, three members of the Erodelphian Literary Society died at Miami, and their graves are marked by three identical obelisk-shaped graves.

These monuments can be found at the Oxford Cemetery along with the other student graves. They were moved to their present location when the cemetery opened in 1855, Gordon said.

For Cummings, markers provide historical insight into what life was like when the people were buried.

“They’re so interesting because you really realize how fleeting life was before antibiotics,” she said.

Another special Miami burial belongs to Robert Hamilton Bishop, the first president of Miami. A special plaque dedicated to him surrounded by a ring of stones from his home country of Scotland can be found in the Formal Gardens, Gordon said.

After Bishop’s remains were returned to Miami in the 1950s, the burial was conducted very carefully. The university did not want the students to find out where he was buried.

“They thought fraternities would dig his body up as a prank,” Gordon said.

To this day, Bishop’s grave is not marked, but its exact location is known by a few local historians and university officials, he said.

Graves do tell tales. They tell the story of the individual, the world they lived in and how their contributions shape our lives today.

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Miami identity has ties to Native American history W

hile Miami University’s mas- the idea of being a Redskin is somecot was officially changed thing in which many alumni take to a RedHawk in 1997, the univer- pride in and it is also an image that is sity as a whole has been proud of readily exploited on the scoreboards its history and readily mentions its across campus, where images of a current ties with the Miami Tribe. Native American are prominently However, during the Homecoming displayed. It seems disingenuous for football game, a student wore a Na- any staff or member of the Miami tive American headcommunity to disdress in the stands avow such a historiThe idea of and was asked by an cal part of the Miami being a Redskin is tradition when it is so usher to remove the headdress, which he something in which blatantly exhibited initially did. Later, The stumany alumni take elsewhere. he put the headdent in question was dress back on, and pride and it is also not exhibiting any an image that is the usher then asked disrespectful or inthe student to leave readily exploited appropriate behavior the stadium. wearing the headon the scordboards in The editorial dress, and the board across campus. board of The Miami feels that unless the Student feels that reschool wishes to take gardless of whether a direct stand against or not the usher’s actions reflect the any Redskin imagery, the usher had sentiment of the school or not, this no right to ask the student to leave event brings to light a wider issue or even remove the headdress in the which must be openly discussed as first place. The board feels that in a university community. The ques- light of this and other contentions tion should not be specifically about about the “Scalp Song” at hockey the student at the game (who has games, there is a call for a larger worn the headdress to multiple other discussion of how the past nickname games without issue), but rather the and mascot should be approached, role in which the past title plays into whether as an unfortunate memory Miami’s identity as a school. The to repress or as a cultural history editorial board wishes to note that to remember.

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Halloween costumes can be hazardous

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I’ve always been amazed at how much build-up and hype there is leading up to Halloween. It’s a fun holiday that allows people to dress up as their favorite things from movies, TV shows, celebrities or even objects. Trick-or-treating is fun as a child, and as we get older only costumes, parties, scary movies and friends seem to surround the holiday. But have you ever thought that your costume choice could end up harming you? I doubt it. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that in the last five years at least 226 people have suffered a costume-related injury and at least five have died.

An article on msnbc.msn.com recently ran about costume mishaps. I never considered the fact that being a sheep last Halloween and gluing cotton balls all over a sweatshirt to wear could end badly.

The article reported that a 28-year-old man in Lewiston, Maine didn’t realize this could be a problem either. His sheep costume became a fire hazard. He was hospitalized after it burst into flames when he brushed up against someone holding a cigarette.

This could happen to anyone since many people stand outside of bars and smoke. In the article, Jo B. Paoletti, associate professor of American studies and a costume historian at the University of Maryland, said most injuries occur when people don’t spend the time necessary to really think out and imagine the consequences of their costumes.

You would expect problems to occur with younger kids on Halloween because they might not think about the dangers of wearing a certain fabric or something on their face. However, issues can arise with people of all ages. A 35-year-old man wore a mask made out of metal mesh in 2007 and suffered a black eye and scratches on his cornea when the mask struck his face, according to the article. Paoletti suggests wearing costumes that fit tightly rather than big, flowing costumes. He also suggests conducting a dress rehearsal as a way to foresee costume malfunctions.

How far would you go to have a costume that stands out? All over Oxford this weekend were costumes of all kinds. I saw cotton balls and fur this year as well as wigs, felt dresses and even batteryoperated accessories. Even though it may be rare that something with your costume could take a turn for the worst, you might want to consider where you’ll be in your costume to make sure you won’t hurt yourself. I’m not sure it’s worth it to wear a kick-ass costume that may or may not scratch your cornea. It sounds silly, but I guess it really can happen.

Everyone thinks of Halloween as the holiday to dress up and have fun. It is also the holiday of scary movies and haunted houses, but many people don’t think that their own costume could be the scary component to their Halloween weekend.

Maybe think twice next year before you throw a costume together.

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Dispute destructive to MU environment K

aren Schilling, College of Arts and Science dean, will resign at the end of the semester following what has become a public dispute between Schilling and Miami University President David Hodge. According to Schilling, Hodge made comments concerning Schilling that included words like “unprofessional” and “unethical.” In response, Schilling contacted Hodge by e-mail. He then apparently requested her resignation.

Following their conversation, all graduate students in the College of Arts and Science received an e-mail from Schilling notifying them of the circumstances of her departure and her regret that the entire situation had become so public.

Based on the information currently available, the editorial board of The Miami Student is disappointed by the seeming lack of professionalism from all of the involved parties.

The handling of the dispute was irresponsible and unprofessional by those who are expected

to be authority figures.

This situation reflects very negatively on Miami and the objective of excellence the school strives to achieve.

The alleged comments made by Hodge about Schilling were inappropriate and if he requested her resignation simply because she questioned him,

The handling of the dispute was irresponsible and unprofessional by those who are expected to be authority figures.

Hodge acted tactlessly. As president of Miami, Hodge must serve as an example of professional behavior and encourage open dialogue not only with students, but also with members of the faculty. By corresponding solely through e-mail and having a public squabble, students and members of the Oxford community are made even more aware of

dysfunction within the administration.

Schilling also acted rashly in her e-mail to all College of Arts and Science graduate students. While she said she regrets the situation had to become public, it did so due to many of her own actions. Although the board commends Schilling for her stand against any inappropriate conduct of Hodge, she could have handled the situation more respectfully as well. The manner in which the entire university and community was dragged into the affair was ridiculous.

Overall, with the current financial state of the university and the tension present in all departments, the administration and faculty should be focused on matters a bit more deserving. No one benefits from this public argument. Both sides handled the matter poorly. Miami University should be a school where the common goal is to work together to provide a first-rate education to students.

It should not represent a place of division and dissent.

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Tragedy deserves attention I am just wondering why nothing has been written concerning the death of Miami sophomore Eben Wildman? This young man had such an impact on so many people and had accomplished so much in his short life. It’s a shame that no space other than a very brief statement was given to remember this amazing young man.

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Fall Break extension not the solution to student stress Although I am in favor of a longer fall break (and longer breaks in general), the overall tone of the articles on extending fall break in The Miami Student bothers me. College is a time for increasing levels of responsibility, and in turn independence. Reasoning for an extension include increased stress levels, a growing out-of-state population, better retention rates, and that “most” students have Friday classes off anyway. All of these seem to indicate Miami University students desperately need an extra day off. If that’s the case, then maybe we as a student body should read Emerson’s Self-Reliance. As a student who lives five hours away and is involved in a multitude of activities, an extra day off is not a solution to stress. Students need to focus on activities that relieve stress and become part of their daily routine. In today’s world, there are also ways to stay in touch with family. Out-of-state students knew the sacrifice they made when they chose to attend Miami.

As for retention rates, the problem is not that students don’t get home enough, it’s that they don’t like it here. It’s obvious that the student body as a whole would overwhelmingly want extended fall and Thanksgiving breaks. I know I would. Let’s take a look in the mirror and not blame Miami’s academic calendar for too much stress or a disconnect with our family. The solution to these problems comes down to the choices we make.

Argue for your limitations, and sure enough they’re yours.

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➤ THE CHRONICLES OF CURIOSITY

The power Public exposure threatens respect Hate drives of theory the country In 2009, Florida Citizens for Science hosted its first annual Stick Science Cartoon Contest. Participants were invited to address a common misconception in science using only rudimentary forms of illustration.

One of the awardwinning submissions was simple (even for a stick figure compeJensen tition) yet poignant: Henry stickman Isaac Newton sitting under the proverbial apple tree. The caption?

“Don’t worry, Isaac. It’s just a theory.”

Despite its simplicity, the cartoon confronts an enormous misunderstanding about an extremely complex issue, the theory of evolution. Don’t worry, I’m not going to rehash all of the arguments for evolution here. For one, I don’t have nearly enough room.

More importantly, I doubt that even the most well-formed defense for evolution would be enough to change the minds of our anti-evolution friends out there. Instead, I will have to settle with debunking one of the anti-evolution groups’ favorite arguments — that evolution is “just a theory.” It’s a guess, a hunch, a silly conjecture dreamed up by amoral scientists who have spent too much time drinking heathen coffee in their dark labs.

What these detractors of evolution fail to understand is that the word theory means very different things in the science and non-science communities. Colloquially, “theory” is used to describe a statement of speculation or postulation. For example, I could theorize the next Star Trek movie is going to be fantastic, but I have nothing more than the good reviews from the first one (and a mild J.J. Abrams affliction) to back me up. However, in science, a theory is used to indicate “a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world,” according to scholars at the University of California.

Yoshinori Tomoyasu, assistant professor of molecular and cellular biology at Miami University, expresses the same sentiment. “In science, theory is one of the strongest statements (we can make),” he said. “A theory is a proven idea based on observation and evidence. It never becomes the truth, that’s how science works. As a science community, we are fairly certain that it represents the truth.”

The same perspective on theory applies to other scientific concepts as well, including gravity, the germ model of disease and the idea of a spherical earth. Remember learning about the flat Earth versus round Earth debate we studied in elementary school? Scientists used trigonometry, astronomical observations and advanced mathematical techniques to develop the spherical Earth theory. It was not until centuries later that Magellan actually circumnavigated the globe.

In addition, one of the most heartening features of a theory is that it can be repeatedly tested and revised as additional observations are recorded. If the theory cannot be modified to explain the new evidence, then the theory can be discarded. If the theory can be confirmed by the research, its strength is actually improved. The theory of evolution is no exception. “Darwin had massive amounts of work and many years of observations,” Tomoyasu said. “Now, we have molecular biology and top-notch science (techniques).

We are revising, remodeling to make the theory stronger. Darwin was wrong in many aspects, but the message of the theory is still valid.”

Many anti-evolution advocates may point to observations that supposedly disprove the theory of evolution.

While questioning everything is an important part of science, they fail to realize that doing so does not lend any credence to their own argument. People against evolution surround themselves in a blissful cloud of pseudoscience in which they decide an idea first and refuse to amend it. The beauty of a real scientific theory is that you don’t decide the truth, your observations and evidence do. Only then do you have a theory that has the potential to stand the tests of not only future researchers, but also time. Considering that Newton’s theory of gravitation is more than 300 years old, I would say “just a theory” could not be a better compliment.

It seems as though these days the presidency is just as much a TV job as it is a job centered on leading the country. As detailed in an article on CBSNews.com, in his first year in office President Barack Obama made 411 speeches, comments and remarks, held 42 news conferences and gave 158 interviews, 90 of which were done for television. He played 29 rounds of golf, more than four times the number of games President George W. Bush played in his first year in office. Now, of course this doesn’t necessarily mean the president is not doing his job or putting the best interests of the country first, that is not my argument. However, it would be foolish to believe the increase in public exposure in general doesn’t change the way the presidency is viewed.

Obama was the first president to make an appearance on a late-night talk show while in office.

Then he went on another, and another and another.

He has appeared on countless political shows, as well as The View, Oprah and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. While The Daily Show is a politically centered talk show, it is on Comedy Central and revolves around the heavy use of satire and is primarily a comedy show. In a New York Times article published Oct. 28, columnist Alessandra Stanley commented, “The country long ago stopped wondering whether a president demeans his office by appearing on a late-night comedy show. The more immediate question posed by President Obama’s appearance on The Daily Show With Jon Stewart on Wednesday is whether a political satirist loses credibility when hobnobbing with a sitting president.” I would argue, however, that we should not stop worrying about whether or not a president demeans his office by appearing on a late-night comedy show.

I understand completely that by appearing on

these shows, the president reaches a certain demographic. I also understand that he seeks to appear a man of the people whose finger rests on the pulse of the country, while simultaneously taking the opportunity to talk about his politics. But when will it be enough? When do these television appearances shift the president from a respected political leader to just another famous person being covered on TMZ and followed by the paparazzi? It seems to me filling out his bracket on ESPN during March Madness and appearing on shows like The View isn’t doing much to show that President Obama can make effective long-term change.

While the country’s economic struggles creep toward what might be improvement (we hope) and with the midterm elections being imminent, President Obama seems to have been busy appearing on The Daily Show, Oprah and gearing up for an appearance on MythBusters to talk about the “Archimedes death ray.” I do not believe these television appearances discredit Obama as a political leader, but it is important we question whether or not there is such a thing as too much publicity for someone with so much influence and power. At the same time, we must be aware of the difference between celebrity and political prominence. The overzealous media coverage of the president gives me the impression that he is more active on TV than in the White House. It is important for the president to be able to reach the people of the country, but it is just as important that he maintain a healthy respect for his office so that people around the world maintain respect for him and what he represents.

ALICE LADRICK

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Parents should monitor game use The U.S. Supreme Court is going to be hearing a case of whether or not a ban on sales of violent video games to minors in California is constitutional. The ban comes as parents and other advocates of the proposed law believe the sale of violent games to young children can have a profound impact on children’s behavior, as games are interactive in nature. It follows along with questions as to whether or not violent media is responsible for tragedies like the Columbine High School shooting. Rather than introduce a new law, it is time for parents to start being parents and prevent their kids from playing these games.

I can see both sides of the argument as far as whether or not violent games are bad for children because they can influence them to be violent. Then again, I played violent video games when I was younger and my parents were aware of it. They constantly reminded me the video game wasn’t how I should model my life. More importantly, my parents didn’t let me play video

games night and day. I was involved in after-school activities to stay active and keep me from becoming entranced by the game.

The introduction of the law would make video game retailers responsible for the sales of violent games to minors and would fine them up to $1,000 for a violation of the law. The video game industry already regulates games with a voluntary rating system.

This self-regulation has done a pretty good job of preventing sales to minors, with the Federal Trade Commission releasing a study that found only 20 percent of minors were able to purchase games with a rating of “Mature.”

Again, why are parents not doing their jobs? It is quite simple for parents to make sure that kids aren’t playing these video games without making the government act. Instead of relying on a law to keep your kids from getting their hands on the game, put the system in the common area of the house so the parent can watch what games are being played and also be able to regulate how long the games are played. This will

eliminate the ability of a child to lock the door and “shoot up” people unless the parents are fully aware of it. The bottom line is there shouldn’t be a need to introduce a law to regulate the sale of violent games. It is up to parents to take responsibility for what their children are doing and to discipline them for breaking the rules of the house. Parents are too willing to blame lack of government regulation for their children being exposed to violent games.

I never liked when my parents turned off the video games or told me I wasn’t allowed to play a game because it was too violent. Now I’m older and can appreciate that my parents had rules. They did their jobs as parents, took the controller out of my hands and put it into their own.

It’s time for other parents to take control of their children’s gaming habits instead of waiting for the government (which we all know has enough problems as it is) to do it for them.

CHRIS DENICOLA

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Glee episode obscures Christianity Recently, my wife and I were writing when Glee came on after The Simpsons. Instead of simply acknowledging it was on, we were a little more attentive. This episode was … well, different. We were interested to see how the episode, “Grilled Cheesus,” would unfold.

Many topics surfaced during the episode.

One of the most prominent was the separation of church and state. The episode sets up the issue by the cheerleading coach, Sue, recruiting a fellow atheist, Kurt, to file a complaint about the glee club for singing religious songs. Many evangelicals would find it obligatory to focus on this given their record on the issue. Honestly, as long as Christianity is allowed to be preached and practiced, followers have more than enough freedom to practice their beliefs. Forcing others to accept messages isn’t biblical anyway. It is biblical, though, for a Christian to assume their message will not always be accepted.

So, what was the most significant topic of the episode? Kurt, by invitation, attended Mercedes’ charismatic evangelical church. Before her amazing performance of “Bridge over Troubled Water,” Mercedes singled Kurt out in the congregation and explained that she knows people sometimes believe in different things. Consoling him, she explained that it is cool he had his own opinion about “religion,” but he had to believe in something. Adding to the inconsistency, members of the congregation agreed with Mercedes.

I’m not debating which philosophy is right or whether or not there is a God. I simply disagree with the false portrayal of fundamentalist Christianity as a new age and further evolved

Christian church. A basic foundation of the movement’s doctrine, evangelizing, was missing. I’m not objecting to the liberation of the conservative Christian movement because I am a part of the evangelical church and the movement to liberate it. I am objecting to the fact that an evangelical church was portrayed in a way that is contrary to its basic identity. Glee’s script implies evangelicals tolerate the belief in the absolute antithesis of Christianity. This is absurd and should be seen as absurd by both Christians and non-Christians.

Fundamentalists, all too often, are intolerant of other beliefs. Mercedes’ line “You gotta believe in something” would not be something you hear in the type of church portrayed on the show.

So, why did the writers not correctly represent the church’s beliefs? Was it because they did not know better? I doubt it. Christian fundamentalism has spread far and wide throughout this country. Was it because they did not want to offend viewers with a message that claimed to be the one and only truth? Indeed. Christian fundamentalism is considered so radical it cannot be both purely portrayed in its entirety and accepted by the secular world. This episode obscured the real identity of evangelical Christianity. The writers of the show may have dodged some controversy, but not portraying evangelicalism in its true light might have negative implications relative to their intentions, which were, essentially, to bring society as a whole closer to the truth.

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July 9, Justin Aaberg, 15, committed suicide after being bullied for being gay in a school in Minnesota. Sept. 9, Billy Lucas, 15, hung himself after being bullied for being gay in Indiana. Sept. 13, Cody Barker, 17, committed suicide after being bullied for being gay in WisChloe consin. Sept. 23, Esposito Asher Brown, 13, shot himself in the head after being bullied for being gay in Texas. Most widely publicized, after posting his final message on Facebook, reading, “Jumping off the GW Bridge Sorry,” Tyler Clementi, 18, ended his life Sept. 22 after fellow students Dharun Ravi and Molly Wei placed a camera in his room and streamed images of him being intimate with another gay male student.

The gay community has been in the spotlight lately, not only due to National Coming Out Day, but also due to Carl P. Paladino, the New York Republican gubernatorial candidate who created a firestorm against gays at a synagogue in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg section while trying to strike a contrast between himself and his democratic rival, State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.

The rampage started after Paladino criticized Cuomo for marching in the summer gay pride parade with his children. According to The New York Times, Paladino was quoted saying homophobic remarks like “I don’t want them to be brainwashed into thinking that homosexuality is an equal valid and successful option” and “I don’t think it’s proper for them to go there and watch a couple of grown men grind against each other … I think it’s disgusting” when referring to young children exposed to homosexuals at the parade.

Although Paladino’s criticism of homosexuals may have made it seem as if things have not progressed for the gay community, this notion proves false as evidenced by the debate Paladino’s comments resurrected in the citizen population and amongst Republican leaders.

Former Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani called the remarks, according to The New York Times, “Highly offensive and he should recognize his remarks and should apologize for them.” In addition, Edward F. Cox, chairman of the New York Republican Party, deplored Paladino’s comments and said, “Insofar as Carl Paladino’s statements can be construed as homophobic, those statements are inappropriate and we condemn them.”

Paladino is just another candidate serving the wrong generation. A decade ago, a candidate would be considered “in line” for objecting to gay rights, but, today, candidates are petrified of announcing whether they support or object to gay rights because it will surely lose them the race. Most Republicans have thrown in the towel and accepted the fact that Christian ideals are not what are on the minds of the people anymore. A groundbreaking new poll released by leading GOP pollster Tony Fabrizio found that half of Republicans believe homosexuals should have equal rights to marriage or a civil union.

Despite the Republican Party’s progressive attempts to accept the gay community, there is still hate that not only drives our country to think, act and live the way we do, but also drives those like Tyler Clementi to feel abandoned in their own skin and from the world. After Tyler Clementi took his own life, gay activist and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres said on her show, “My heart is breaking for their families, their friends and for a society that continues to let this happen … these kids needed us. We have an obligation to change this.” Our country is facing an epidemic and doesn’t need political figures like Paladino to reinforce the hate that is causing our youth to end their lives. It is our obligation to care for the youth who haven’t found the loving and supportive groups of people in the world that do in fact exist outside of the television set and school walls. Let the recent loss of life and the harsh words spoken against the gay community be a wake-up call for all of those who are suffering and for all of those who still think they can prevent the gay rights movement from progressing.

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said. “You have to have integrity from the ground up.”

Hodge said he learned how to deal with complexity during his time at UW. He said it was important to learn “how to connect and deal with the complexity that comes with that.”

Richard Campbell, director of the Miami journalism program, said Miami has a good perspective on athletics.

“Athletics are important here, but academics are more important,” he said. “I don’t think that’s true other places.”

Campbell taught at the University of Middle Tennessee, where he met Armstrong. When Campbell heard about Scoreboard, Baby, he gave Armstrong a call and invited him to Miami to speak about the book.

Armstrong said an important element of writing this book was to “keep your eye off the ball” to get the larger context of the story.

He said this approach “paid dividends” in both Victory and Ruins and Scoreboard, Baby.

Sophomore Kaitlin Schroeder said she is excited to hear Armstrong speak.

“When I hear journalists doing stuff that affects the way people think, it makes me feel inspired,” Schroeder said. “I like to hear about people doing what I’m studying.”

years and he had never received a negative reaction.

Miami University Police Department (MUPD) Lt. Ben Spilman was unaware of previous incidents and said police officers are only at sporting events for traffic control and public safety.

“Typically, law enforcement only gets involved with

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“When I did that, that was kind of saying ‘this is it,’” Schilling said.

“You don’t publicly criticize a president if you’re a dean.”

Hodge declined to comment on his communication with Schilling, but said the two had met in person

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ejection (of an attendee) if they’re causing a disturbance or there’s an open container of alcohol or if the event staff is having an uncooperative party,” Spilman said.

“We’re essentially there for public safety reasons.”

Assistant Athletic Director Keanah Smith was not aware someone had been kicked out of the Homecoming game.

With respect to university policy on Native American attire, Smith said inauthentic Native American attire is discouraged and event staff may ask people to remove

such costumes.

“We try to be sensitive to the (Miami) tribe, but we’ve never asked anyone to leave (an event) for wearing a headdress,” Smith said.

According to an April 2009 statement from Daryl Baldwin, Myaamia Project director, the project respects the university’s decision to change the mascot.

“It is our hope that the remnants of the Redskin mascot will survive only in the archives of Miami University’s museums and historical archives as an educational tool for

future generations,” Baldwin said.

However, Kopen said the mascot still presents mixed signals.

The old logo is still displayed at many of the athletic venues on Miami’s campus.

Kopen said he doesn’t believe in trying to erase past traditions.

“We’re dedicated to Miami sports at a time when not too many people are, and school spirit doesn’t seem to be a high priority,” Kopen said. “The Redskin/ RedHawk dichotomy is fine, but policymakers shouldn’t try to erase past traditions.”

Man v. the Hodges

SCOTT ALLISON The Miami Student

Travel Channel star Adam Richman meets Miami University President David Hodge and his daughter Meriem Monday night at Hall Auditorium.

to discuss the issue.

“I have a great respect for Dean Schilling and all that she’s done, and it’s just time for a change,” Hodge said.

Schilling said Hodge apologized to her for his comments and she has no regrets.

“I don’t regret anything that I’ve done in reaction to what transpired,” Schilling said. “I wish that it didn’t have to be such a public flurry.”

Schilling has spent 36

years at Miami, four and a half of those years as dean of the College of Arts and Science.

BY THE NUMBERS Years Schilling has spent at Miami

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Hodge said significant transitions at Miami happen on a regular basis.

“We have a leadership team that we can draw from that will help to continue the momentum that has already been developed,” Hodge said.

Interim Provost John Skillings was unavailable for comment, but according to Mary Woodworth, senior associate provost, Skillings has already met with the college chairs asking for suggestions of who to appoint to the position of interim dean.

“We have plenty of

good people on campus to work as an interim,” Woodworth said.

Skillings is waiting for the college chairs to submit their nominations, and he will then contact the nominees to see who is willing and who is not, Woodworth said.

She said how long it takes will depend on how many names are thrown in, if there are a number of different people suggested or if the chairs seem to all endorse one person.

The interim dean will be announced as soon as the decision is made, Woodworth said.

The search for the new dean of the College of Arts and Science will not begin until the new provost is selected.

According to Hodge, the search for a new dean could take up to a year and a half, but Woodworth doesn’t foresee any problems.

“I think the transition will be smooth,” Woodworth said.

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More NFL rule changes necessary JM Rieger

The Rieger Report

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ard hits are a part of football, especially in the NFL. These hits are often featured in highlights, especially on ESPN, which has changed the basic culture of football.

Even with the removal of halftime segments such as Jacked Up!, big hits are still featured in highlight reels and encourage younger generations to make bigger, more punishing hits to get their respective play on ESPN. Players have become bigger, faster and stronger over time, which has resulted in the need for better equipment and more rules to protect players, especially regarding helmet-to-helmet hits.

These hits are not good for football because not only are they unnecessary, but they also put the health of other, often defenseless players at risk.

The recent crackdown by the NFL on helmet-to-helmet and vicious hits has led to some outrage by current and retired players.

Players such as Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison contemplated retiring after being fined for two hard hits in a game against the Cleveland Browns, while other players, like retired New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison, admitted to setting aside a portion of money before the start of every season in anticipation for the fines they would receive.

These actions are not productive and in fact suggest the fines issued by the NFL for illegal hits do not act as a deterrent for players.

Rather, they simply present a low hurdle for players to jump, allowing them to continue to make dangerous plays that risk the health of other players.

In athletics, your body is everything. If that is ruined, your career is all but over. Therefore, the health of the players should be the number one concern for the NFL. Defensive players must realize this, and must have respect for their fellow players.

The death of Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry more than a year ago clearly illustrates the urgency of continuing to crack down on vicious hits and tackles in the NFL. At the time of his death, Henry had a form of degenerative brain damage called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which is caused by multiple hits to the head.

Multiple former NFL players have been found to have similar conditions at the time of their deaths, and these cases of brain damage alone should be enough for NFL players to change the way they play the game.

Yes, NFL players chose to play football for a career and are well aware of many of the risks they are susceptible to.

However, no one should ever be exposed to the risks many of these players face every Sunday.

Plus, the fact that Henry was a wide receiver, which is often considered to be one of the positions with the lowest risk of chronic injuries, again shows the urgency of changing the culture of the NFL. Fans must begin to demand change, especially with regard to big hits being included in highlights.

If people want to continue to see their favorite players on the field every Sunday, then they also must have a basic level of respect for them and their health.

FIELD HOCKEY

Sports

Editor Michael Solomon sports@miamistudent.net

NEXT GAME: 1:30 p.m. Friday at Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

MU reaches Semifinals RedHawks earn share of regular season conference title

By Drew McDonnell Staff Writer

The Miami University field hockey team overpowered Ball State and Central Michigan universities to earn a share of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) title.

“It’s been a long time coming,” Head Coach Jill Reeve

said. “It’s been a wonderful journey and I think this team has something special.”

The RedHawks wasted no time against Ball State, as freshman Emily Gruesser landed the first goal of the match 10 minutes into play.

Sophomore Olivia Miller followed her lead and put another point on the board for Miami a minute later.

MICHAEL GRIGGS The Miami Student

Senior Christine Brightwell advances upfield Oct. 29 against Ball State University.

The RedHawks continued to strike offensively, and midway through the half freshman Kelsey Lund scored another goal for the Red and White.

The RedHawks were on fire. Junior Kylie Landeros scored a fourth goal for Miami with the aid of senior Christine Brightwell. Then, Lund stayed on the attack and scored her second goal of the match. The period ended with a score of 5-0.

Full of momentum, the ’Hawks were ready for the second period.

The RedHawks continued to dominate the field, and senior Mary Hull scored two goals back to back for Miami, clenching the win 7-0.

With two goals and two assists in the match, Hull became the fourth player in Miami history to reach the 100-point mark in her career.

The RedHawks remained at home to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas. The ’Hawks dominated the field for the first half, but the Central Michigan defense remained strong and held the RedHawks off of the scoreboard.

Full of determination, the RedHawks came back ready to fight in the second half. Hull scored the first goal of the half with an assist from senior Kate Snyder.

The duo worked together again as Hull passed the ball to Snyder, who scored another point for Miami. Snyder then tipped in the final goal of the match in the final minutes, bringing the score to 3-0.

With these wins, the Red and White are now headed to the MAC tournament as regular season conference champions. As a result, Miami is guaranteed a bye in the first round of play.

The players, especially the seniors, are excited to have a chance at the MAC championship.

“This is my last season to earn a MAC championship and I plan to have the attitude to give everything I have,” Hull said. “A MAC ring is one thing I would love to have at the end of my career.”

The RedHawks play their first match of the MAC tournament Nov. 5 in Mount Pleasant, Mich.

NEXT GAME: 11 a.m. Friday at Toledo

SOCCER

’Hawks reap revenge on Zips in MAC quarterfinals

By Alex Butler Senior Staff Writer

Revenge is a potent power. Oct. 17, the Miami University soccer team held a slim 1-0 lead over the University of Akron Zips at home. As the second half was ticking away, a win looked eminent.

The Zips took advantage of a mental error by the RedHawk defense and scored the tying goal before scoring again just a few minutes into overtime to beat the Red and White. Sunday, the ’Hawks had an opportunity to right their wrong and they did so by blanking the Zips 2-0 in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) tournament quarterfinals.

“We were hoping to get a lot of revenge with Akron,” freshman Katy Dolesh said.

“We were tough-minded and ready to come out and get revenge on them.”

The ’Hawks claimed the No. 2 seed in the tournament after feasting on the Falcons of Bowling Green State University 5-2 Oct. 28. Dolesh netted two scores in the decisive triumph.

“We worked on finishing and playing with each other,” Dolesh said. “Our quote is to be the hammer, not the nail and we were the hammer.”

The win clinched the MAC East Division Championship for Head Coach Bobby Kramig’s team (13-6-1, 5-4-2 MAC).

HOCKEY

“We are division champs and got the No. 2 seed in the tournament,” Kramig said. “Those are two pretty cool things.”

It was the second straight year the Red and White have bounced the Zips (7-11-1, 5-5-1 MAC) from the tournament.

“It was a long time coming, but we got off to a good start in the game,” Kramig said. “They never quit playing and competing and they were tough. We tried to deal with it straight on and we showed up ready to play and be very professional and very on task. I was very pleased with our preparation and our kids’ mindset and we were ready to go.”

The RedHawks started in

the 28th minute Sunday, as senior Sara Lund weaved through the defense and fed the foot of junior Sarah Dessfelt. Dessfelt settled the pass and snapped the netting on the right side, beating the Zips’ keeper.

“It’s a huge thing to play at home and it’s a tremendous reward for all of the hard work that we put in,” Kramig said. “We had to make the home field advantage pay off.”

Lund registered some stat sheet currency herself in the 58th minute. Freshman Kayla Zakrzewski spotted the senior flashing through the defense and put boot to ball, perfectly finding her in the box. Lund then cut toward the keeper, forcing her

to leave her mark before a perfectly timed strike on the net for a 2-0 lead.

“I think we are talented, athletic, very young and it’s been a long process of getting everybody to gel,” Kramig said. “I couldn’t have picked a better day than today for it to come together.”

Madison Ryan earned the clean sheet for the Red and White with four stops.

Her first career shutout was also her third win for the RedHawks.

The Red and White have a tough challenge ahead in the MAC Semifinals with Central Michigan University. The Chippewas defeated the ’Hawks 2-0 earlier this season. The match is set for Friday, Nov. 5 in Toledo.

NEXT GAME: 7:05 p.m. Friday at Ferris State University

No. 1 RedHawks best Lakers in shootout

By Alex Butler Senior Staff Writer

Droves of fists thumped the glass bordering the ice Oct. 30 at Steve Cady Arena at the Goggin Ice Center. As the boards pulsated, Head Coach Enrico Blasi looked down his bench and simply uttered, “You’re next.”

Freshman Max Cook jumped over the board with the game in his hands. His Miami University RedHawk hockey team sat even at 2-2 in an overtime shootout with Lake Superior State University as he skated to center ice and swept up the puck. Cook crisply careened over the blue line as the fans’ chants became a daze. Kevin Kapalka had no chance to stop Cook as he went low, shot backhand and five holed the foe net minder, sending the Lakers (2-4-2, 0-3-1-0 CCHA) back to the Great Lakes State.

“Coach patted me on the back and said, ‘Hey, you’re going next,” Cook said. “I was watching the goalie and seeing what he was doing before, so I kind of had an idea to come in with speed and bring it to my backhand, but basically it was either bringing it to my backhand and going up top or through the five hole. Luckily, it worked out and I went through the five hole.”

Cook’s goal gave the Red and White (5-1-2, 3-0-1-1 CCHA) a point in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association standings and kept them in first place. The ’Hawks beat the Lakers 6-2 Friday.

“They did a good job of clogging up the middle,” Blasi said. “It was difficult for us to get to the net, which is a characteristic of their team. I

MICHAEL GRIGGS The Miami Student

Junior goalie Connor Knapp makes a save Saturday in the shootout win. thought we did some good things and sometimes we got a little bit frustrated … We are going to get everybody’s ‘A’ game. If it’s not the first night, it might be the second night.”

Senior Carter Camper once again found himself associated with the lamp lighting on the opening goal. At the 13:51 mark, junior Chris Wideman fed a falling away Camper. With his back facing the keeper, Camper laced the puck through the crease and found a poised Reilly Smith, who drilled it home for a 1-0 lead.

Junior keeper Connor Knapp was attacked at the close of the first period when Chad Nehring fired a shot that ricocheted back to him before he buried it home to tie the contest.

Before the fans could sit down for the second period, Smith focused on the goal again.

He swiftly skated left and repaid Camper for his generosity with a feed for a one-timer and the RedHawk lead. Both defenses tightened up and

it looked as though the Red and White would depart unscathed, but with 12 seconds to go junior Patrick Tiesling was whistled for interference.

The Lakers had pulled their keeper, and with extra men on the ice, Matt Kowie beat Knapp and sent the game into extra time.

“Unfortunately the puck didn’t bounce our way at the end,” Blasi said. “I thought we responded really well. I don’t think they had a shot in overtime. You always want to see how a team reacts after a little bit of adversity like that. We came out in the overtime period and we did not sit back.”

Neither team could net the decisive goal and set the table for a shootout.

Smith and Camper fooled the Lakers’ keeper to put the Red and White ahead. The Lakers quickly answered by beating Knapp before Cook connected, and Knapp stonewalled the final attempt, preserving the extra point.