November 15, 2011 | The Miami Student

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VOLUME 139 NO. 24

tuesday, November 15, 2011

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TODAY IN MIAMI HISTORY In 1964, The Miami Student reported that Miami University campus officials were investigating nine fires around campus in a two-week span.

Fire officials said all the fires were set deliberately. Six of the fires had been set in one evening. Buildings suffering damage included Hughes and Harrison Halls.

’Hawks sweep Michigan in dramatic series

By Tom Downey

For The Miami Student

The Miami University men’s ice hockey team continued their recent strong play during their series with the No. 4/5 University of Michigan Wolverines. The RedHawks won the first game 2-1 Friday and then tied the Wolverines 3-3 Saturday, but won the shootout. The series improved the RedHawks’ record to 5-6-1 overall and 3-4-1-1 in CCHA play.

In the first game, the RedHawks jumped on the Wolverines early with hard hits and a goal by freshman Jimmy Mullin. Mullin scored less than two minutes into the game, being assisted on the play by juniors Joe Hartman and Garrett Kennedy.

“It definitely helped us out, but I think that the shift before mine that went out there and literally hit every guy on their team at least once really got us going,” Mullin said.

Miami would extend their lead to 2-0 after freshman Tyler Biggs scored at the 10:17 mark in the second period. Biggs was assisted on the play by senior co-captain Will Weber and junior Curtis McKenzie.

The goal would end up being Biggs’ first career gamewinning goal. Michigan would get on the scoreboard 7:39 into the final period, but that’s all they would get.

Goalie Cody Reichard saved 20 shots and only gave up one goal for the game to

secure the win for the Red and White.

The ’Hawks didn’t score on any of their four power play opportunities, but did manage to take seven shots.

The team also continued their strong penalty kill by stopping all three of Michigan’s chances and limiting them to only one shot. Biggs’ goal extended his point-streak to a team best five games.

“Anytime you play a skilled team like Michigan, you have to make sure you don’t give them enough room and I thought we did that for the most part,” Head Coach Enrico Blasi said. “They had some great chances, though, and Cody made some big saves.”

The Red and White fell behind early in the second game, as Michigan scored twice in the first period.

However, the RedHawks fought back in the second period when freshman Austin Czarnik won a faceoff, passed it to junior Reilly Smith who shot it past the Michigan goal keeper, who didn’t seem to expect the shot.

Less than a minute later, the RedHawks appeared to tie the game on a Biggs goal, but officials disallowed the goal because Biggs deflected the puck off his skate. The RedHawks would finally get the tying goal at the 5:49 mark when Smith stole the puck inside Michigan’s blue line, took a shot and although he missed, Czarnik was there to put in the rebound.

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Sophomore Bryon Paulazzo prepares his shootout-winning goal against University of Michigan goalie Shawn Hunwick Saturday.

Paulazzo skated to the right, cut back and faked a shot before firing a spinning backhander past Hunwick. Paulazzo’s shot won the game in the sudden death shootout. Saturday’s game was a draw, with Miami earning an extra point in the CCHA standings. With Friday’s win and Saturday’s draw, Miami extended their unbeaten streak against Michigan to five games.

The RedHawks then scored on a power play goal with 12:13 remaining in the game as Smith scored on a deflected shot from senior Matt Tomassoni. The goal gave the ’Hawks a 3-2 lead.

However, the Wolverines would tie the game up with 3:54 remaining and the teams would go to overtime. Despite both sides having solid opportunities, neither team was able to find the back of the net and the teams were forced to go to a shootout.

After all three of the players for each team failed to

score, sophomore Bryon Paulazzo came up for the ’Hawks. He skated to the right, cut back left, faked a forehand shot, spun around and buried home a backhanded shot.

“I always do it in practice and the guys always say I can’t do it,” Paulazzo said.

“I did it about three times in juniors and it worked. Last year I tried it, but the goalie poke checked me, so I knew I’d try it again and it worked.

It’s a move I’ve been doing for about 10 years now.”

The goal sent the

near-sellout crowd into a frenzy, as Steve Cady Arena was only 14 people short of a full sellout. Reichard’s subsequent save gave the RedHawks their first shootout win since Jan. 28 against the University of Notre Dame.

“In the first period, Michigan came out and executed a couple of nice plays,” Blasi said. “I thought we did a pretty good job responding in the second period. We started to be more urgent and have more energy in our play, and it carried our team

through the third period.”

Reichard finished the game with 25 saves, while Miami outshot the Wolverines 41-28. The 41 shots is their highest total all year.

The Red and White also extended their penalty kill streak to 22 straight without allowing a goal. Smith’s two-goal game gave him his second multi-goal game of the year and the 11th of his career.

The RedHawks will host Bowling Green State University this weekend during hockey alumni weekend.

Campaign aims to heighten Miami goes ‘on the move’ to awareness of all types of bullying confront transportation concerns

By Emily Glaser

For The Miami Student

As part of its eighth annual Human Rights and Social Justice Program, the Center for American and World Cultures has collaborated with students to create an anti-bullying campaign.

The campaign, which will take place Monday and Tuesday, is to raise awareness about what types of behaviors are considered bullying.

Sophomore Rafaela Coelho and senior Ana Contessa, both members of Unidiversity, organized the event.

“I think that throughout the years in elementary, middle

Miami female reports offcampus rape A Miami University female reported to Oxford police that she was sexually assaulted Friday night at a residence on South Elm Street. Oxford Police Public Information Officer Sgt. Jon Varley said there is a suspect in the case.

Anyone with more information should call Lt. Dan Umbstead at the Oxford Police Department at 513-524-5240.

and high school there is a real effort to recognize bullying and when we get to college it is kind of forgotten,” Coelho said.

The girls wanted to have different events to include all aspects of bullying, including a visual aspect. There will be an anti-bullying wall on slant walk to display the images of bullying.

An anti-bullying panel began the week’s events Monday in the Farmer School of Business’s Taylor Auditorium. Coelho and Contessa invited a diverse group of students and faculty to speak at the event, bringing different perspectives to the panel.

One of the panelists, junior Trevor Cook, is a member of Spectrum, Miami’s LGBTQ (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trangender and queer) group.

“Because of my involvement with Spectrum, the bullying I focus on would be related to sexual orientation,” Cook said. “I think there is bullying in every aspect of diversity, though. It’s not necessarily direct, aggressive bullying, but indirect stereotypes and exclusions.”

Jacqueline Del Carmen Rioja Velarde, assistant director of the Center for American and World Cultures agrees with Cook’s sentiment.

“We are making an effort with the campaign to make Miami more inclusive and diverse,” Rioja Velarde said. “Not just ethnically, but

economically, by gender and by sexuality.”

Following the panel at 8 p.m., there will be a candle ceremony at the Shriver Center reflecting pool to recognize the consequences of bullying.

The final event will be an film and discussion about cyber-bullying. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Wells Hall basement.

Dr. Melissa Auringer of Student Counseling Services will lead the film discussion.

Auringer said as a counselor, she sees more of the effects of bullying than bullying itself.

“The impact can be significant for those who are victimized, including social isolation, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, poor health and in some cases, suicidality,” Auringer said.

These effects are the reasons why Coelho, Contessa and the collaborating faculty believe an anti-bullying campaign is important at Miami.

“We want to raise awareness about bullying for one, and for two, we want people to analyze their actions, to see if they are contributing to the bullying,” Contessa said.

Cook shared their sense of motivation.

“I want to reach out to just one person, and make them realize that they are not alone and that there are people on their side on this campus.

That’s why I wanted to be involved,” Cook said.

By Clare Kiernan For The Miami Student

As the days become colder, the winds stronger and the layers of clothing heavier, making the long trek to class somehow seems considerably less appealing. Whether from dorm rooms or off campus houses, every student wonders how best to get to class. Foot power offers ultimate flexibility but low speed, bus riders are beholden to schedules, drivers struggle to find parking, and bicyclists are exposed to the elements and need bike racks.

From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, the University is hosting “Miami on the Move” day to confront some of these concerns, spread awareness about various transportation options and receive feedback from students about how Miami University can become more accessible.

According to Brittany Murphy, Associated Student Government (ASG) Environmental Committee chair, this event was first the creation of the Office of Parking and Transportation Services and has come to incorporate the Physical Facilities Department, Employee Health and Well-Being, Sustainability Committee and ASG Environmental Committee along

with various other organizations that share the same desire to see Miami University move in a sustainable and environmentally friendly direction for the future. Although Murphy agrees that limited parking is an issue, especially with acceptance rates on the rise, she said there was an importance in maintaining Miami’s appearance.

“Due to the fact that Miami has always been renowned for its picturesque campus and physical beauty, it is important for us, meaning the entire Miami community — students, staff, faculty and administrators-to look into various ways of preserving its environment and well-being,” Murphy said.

David Prytherch, associate professor of geography and the university’s sustainability coordinator, seeks to do just that. Prytherch said “Miami on the Move” has one main focus: to let people experience a variety of green and healthy transportation options at Miami including walking, biking and carpooling.

In addition to educating students and faculty about these various opportunities, Prytherch said he is enthusiastic about attaining feedback about the university’s first-ever Campus Circulation Master Plan: an idea to revamp

the Miami Metro, promote smarter parking policies and improve pedestrian and bike safety through path expansion.

“Embracing alternative forms of transportation such as bicycling, walking and public transportation would eliminate the congestion of single passenger cars,” Murphy said.

Although in theory this plan seems to be an excellent solution to Miami’s parking and environmental issues, some students still have doubts.

Annie Tully, a senior, said the Miami Metro is more of an inconvenience than a transportation aid.

“If I had an unlimited amount of time to get to class it would be one thing, but sitting on a bus for 20 minutes to get to a classroom a mile away is ridiculous,” Tully said.

Murphy said she sympathizes with Tully’s frustrations but is confident that “Miami on the Move” could be the perfect way to receive valuable input from students and improve the Miami Metro.

“Right now, the system seems to be a little underused and confusing for many students, yet I strongly believe that with some changes, it can become a main source of transportation on and off campus,” Murphy said.

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Former Putin adviser to give Havighurst lecture

By Taylor Dolven Asst. Campus Editor

The Havighurst Center for Russian and post-Soviet Affairs has invited Andrei Illarionov, the former economic adviser to Vladimir Putin, to speak at the center’s annual lecture.

The program will be Tuesday and Wednesday with six panels featuring specialists on Russian studies. Illarionov will speak from 4:30-6 p.m. in Harrison Hall 111, according to Karen Dawisha, director of the Havighurst Center.

Illarionov is one of the top advisors to Putin outside of Russia, Dawisha said. Illarionov has been criticizing the regime since he resigned

For The Miami Student

The prestigious position of student trustee has opened for one lucky student at Miami University.

Biannually, Miami students apply for this position with the hopes of becoming one of two student trustees on the Miami University Board of Trustees.

The student that gets this position acts as a liaison between the student body and the board of trustees.

The individual that gets the position has one more thing to but on a job resume.

Not many students get this opportunity.

The Miami University board of trustees consists of nine voting members and two students who are non-voting members. The two students are on the board for a staggered twoyear appointment. The voting members are on the board for nine years. All the members are appointed by the Governor of Ohio with advice and consent from the Senate, according to

in 2005. Dawisha said his insight will be relevant because of his relationship with Putin.

“He met with a world

studies major. He lived in Russia last year studying language and politics.

He views the conference a rare opportunity.

The conference is an excellent opportunity to get a first-hand view of how the Russian government actually works.” tim boll

RUSSIAN AND EASTERN EUROPEAN STUDIES MAJOR

leader every day,” she said.

“This leader has emerged as an authoritarian figure, and someone who is in opposition to American policies.”

Senior Tim Boll is a Russian and Eastern European

“The conference is an excellent opportunity to get a first hand view of how the Russian government actually works,” he said. “He knows so much about Putin and about the economy.”

Dawisha invited Illarionov to be the keynote speaker for the event as a precursor to the upcoming Russian elections.

Boll is looking forward to Illarionov’s address.

“You don’t usually get to speak with people that are that close to him,” Boll said. “It is going to be fascinating.”

The event is free and open to the public. Faculty, students and community members are expected to attend, but there is a special focus for students of history, economics, Russian studies and political science.

“I am teaching a special class focusing on Putin’s Russia for this conference, so those students will also participate,” Dawisha said.

Section 3339.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Current trustee Matt Shroder said he doesn’t always miss the ability to vote.

“There are times when I am glad that I don’t have a vote,” Shroder said.

He said the first year as a student trustee is more

chance to learn more about the campus before applying, according to Nicholas Miller, the Associated Student Government (ASG) secretary to the executive cabinet. “Students need to be familiar with campus before stepping into a role that is aimed at voicing the various

The board of trustees has to not only serve in the best interest of the university but the state of Ohio, as taxpayer money must be used responsibly.”

NICHOLAS MILLER

ASSOCIATED STUDENT GOVERNMENT (ASG) SECRETARY TO THE EXECUTIVE CABINET

about getting familiar with the position’s responsibilities and the second year is when students can make their mark.

There are some criteria that must be met in order to obtain this position.

First, the student must be 18 years old. Incoming firstyears might not be eligible age wise but it gives them a

student opinions. That way they can better represent the views of the students as a whole,” Shroder said.

Second, the student must be a resident of Ohio and cannot be an out of state student. This is due to Miami being a public institution and is paid for by the taxpayers of Ohio, according to Miller

“The board of trustees has to not only serve in the best interest of the university but the state of Ohio, as taxpayer money must be used responsibly,” said Miller.

Some Miami out of state students are not concerned with the criteria.

Sophomore Matt Suber said it doesn’t bother him that he can’t obtain a position on the board of trustees and that there are other organizations that he can get involved with.

“The university has many organizations that don’t involve an interview and application process,” Suber.

The board of trustees includes National Trustee alumni members, who do not have voting privileges and may live out of state, whom can share experiences about their time at Miami.

“You almost want a Miami bucket list so you don’t miss out on all the wonderful opportunities this university has to offer,” Shroder said.

Applications and resumes due to the ASG office in the Shriver Center by Nov. 18.

University alumnus marks LGBT Alumni Association’s founding with two scholarships

By Samm Serfass

For The Miami Student

The 15th anniversary of the 1809 LGBT Alumni Association’s founding marked more than just a milestone for the organization. A new scholarship for LGBT students will be offered thanks to alumnus William Manchester.

Manchester graduated from Miami University in 1959. As a member of the 1809 LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) Alumni Association, Manchester wanted to give back to the school and show his support for the LGBT

By Allison McGillivray Staff Writer

Ohio requires student trustee to be in-state

By Alyssa Reck

New MyMiami offers social networking

community, according to Demere Woolway, assistant director to Office of Diversity Affairs and Coordinator of LGBT Services.

Manchester has pledged $185,000 to help make the scholarships possible. From this money, two scholarships will be created; one of which will be need-based offered for any student and the other for the LGBT students, Woolway said.

“It’s amazing to think Miami made that much of an impact on someone that after they leave they still continue to give back in more than just

one way,” sophomore Margret Allard said. “It really shows how much support and love the school has.”

Manchester’s first gift to the school will support the 1809 LGBT Alumni Scholarship.

Students are nominated for the scholarship by the LGBT alumni board and the coordinator of the office of GLBTQ, according to Michael Kumler, director of development in Student Affairs.

“It’s wonderful that we have alumni who love Miami and who want to celebrate the changes,” Woolway said.

Although Manchester

himself experienced some negative times at Miami, the progress that has been made encouraged him to give back according to Billy Price, president of Spectrum.

“I think it’s great coming forth and setting up scholarships, it shows support not just through the administration but from the alumni as well,” Price said.

The second scholarship Manchester donated will go towards the university’s general need based program. Students are eligible to receive the need-based scholarship based on their Free Application for

This is the second part of a series about the new features of MyMiami.

When the new MyMiami is unveiled in December, it will offer students a social network just for Miami University.

According to Anjli Jain, executive director of CampusEAI, CampusEAI’s social network offers social media features such as chat, message boards, document or photo sharing and student profiles.

The name of the social network is MyCommunity, according to Randy Hollowell, senior communications and web coordinator for IT services.

“The MyCommunity is going to be like a webspace for each person,” Hollowell said.

MyCommunity allows students to create and share a profile with friends at Miami. You can search for friends or invite them to your profile.

In order to protect student privacy, MyCommunity allows students to decide what they want on their profile to be public and what they want to be private. MyCommunity will only allow students who are friends with any student on MyCommunity to see that student’s private profile information.

Only the information that a student has made public can be searched for by other students. MyCommunity sites can only be viewed by other people at Miami, according to Hollowell.

“It’s not going to be open to people outside because you have to sign in to get any information,” Hollowell said.

Jain said she believes this social media opportunity fosters both social and academic connections between students.

“Social media can be an

excellent communication space for students and a collaboration space for classmates. These features make it a lot easier to stay in touch on campus,” Jain said.

Senior Jennifer Leonard agreed.

“I feel like it might promote more discussion between students and classes,” Leonard said.

Leonard said she does not think she will be distracted

by MyCommunity because it will not be entirely social. MyCommunity will, instead, make working with other students easier and more comfortable, according to Leonard.

“Sometimes email is distant and unfamiliar and with [MyCommunity], you can see who the student is and you get to learn a little bit about them before you work with them for whatever project,” Leonard said.

Another feature that MyMiami will offer is an e-portfolio. The e-portfolio will give students the ability to create an online resume, cover letter and store samples of their work. The e-portfolio can make interviewing for jobs easier because students won’t have to send out multiple print copies of their portfolios every time they interview for a job, according to Hollowell.

“Instead of having to send a bunch of stuff, you can send them a link to go here and they can view whatever you want them to view,” Hollowell said.

The e-portfolio will also allow students to control who can view their portfolio and for how long.

With all of the new sites that Miami has recently set up, it is hard to know what to do with what site.

According to Claire Wagner, associate director of university communications, Miami will share a document with students, faculty and staff which will explain what the options are for Niihka, MyMiami and The Hub sometime before Christmas break.

Differences between Niihka, MyMiami and The hub • • • • •

Tests and quizzes can only be given through Niihka.

Polls can be done through Niihka.

MyMiami communities allow organizations to divide into subcommittees.

Elections can be done through The Hub. The Hub does not allow students to store folders of information like on MyMiami or Niihka.

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form completed as part of the application process, according to Kumler.

The two scholarships provided by Manchester will be set up for $1,000 each.

“Generally, [the scholarships] are $1,000, but depending on availability of funds they may be more,” Kumler said. “ Because both gifts are being en-

dowed by other donors, Manchester’s gift doesn’t actually affect the timeline of the scholarships being awarded.”

Both scholarships support the university’s For Love and Honor campaign. The campaign is designed to enhance student learning opportunities, student financial aid and faculty support along with improving the campus.

NOELLE BERNARD THE MIAMI STUDENT

RUN, NROTC, RUN! Navy ROTC members ran 472 laps around campus Nov. 10 to commemorate the Navy and Marine Corps birthday. They raised money for the Fallen Patriot Fund and the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society.

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REMEMBERING THOSE WHO SERVED

Attendees of the Student Veteran Association’s Veterans Day ceremony were invited to remember veterans.

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POLICE

BEAT Oxford Masons honor students Student runs into fence before being arrested Around midnight Saturday, Oxford Police Department officers responded to a call from Taco Bell at 36 Lynn St. Employees reported that a male had been acting suspicious around their cars parked outside of the establishment. They said he was wearing a hoodie and multiple wristbands that are found at bars uptown. When officers arrived, the male ran into a wooded area. The officer then went to Vereker Drive and found the male walking on the sidewalk drenched in water and covered in sticks. When he saw the officer, the male fled and the officer chased him on foot. The male eventually ran into a wooden fence, which he knocked over. The officer then arrested him and found a fake ID. The male’s real ID revealed him to be 20-year-old Miami University sophomore Michael Malone. Malone had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath and was charged with underage intoxication, disorderly conduct, possession of a fake ID and obstructing official business.

By Sarah Sidlow Community Editor

Eighty-one people gathered in the basement of the Masonic Building Saturday to honor Ryan Hoffner, Tyler Lindroth and Charlie Nuck, the three Sigma Phi Epsilon brothers who aided an Oxford police officer in a ground fight in August.

In attendance were police officers from Oxford, Miami University and Dayton, the families of the young men being honored and the members of Oxford Lodge No. 67.

“We have several retired police officers in our lodge,” said Darrel Smith, the lodge secretary. “We thought that [Hoffner, Lindroth and Nuck] weren’t

getting enough recognition, that their story was getting passed over too quickly.”

After a dinner made by Miami’s Carillon Catering, the young men were presented with the 2011 Oxford Lodge Community Service Award and certificates from the Oxford Police Department.

The ceremony was opened by Bob Schneider, the Master of the Lodge.

“Their actions displayed the tenants of the Masonry: brotherly love, relief and truth. They showed courage, fearlessness and bravery,” he said. “We thank you and congratulate you for doing the right thing and making a difference in our community.”

Charlie Nuck spoke on behalf of all three of the recipients.

“We never thought that helping out an officer would bring this [award] about.

It has shown us what doing the right thing can do,” Nuck said.

Oxford Mayor Richard Keebler spoke next with a speech that continued the theme of the evening: doing the right thing.

He was grateful that the students came to the aid of Sgt. John Jones, rather than filming the incident and posting it to YouTube, he said.

Attendees also heard from Sgt. Jones, the officer that the three men helped, as well as Oxford Police Chief

Robert Holzworth, who noted the historical relevance of the event for the city and the police department.

“This is extraordinary,” he said. “This has never happened in our history.”

But it had happened in Dayton, according to Terry W. Posey, the Past Grand Master for the Masons of Ohio. Posey, a retired Dayton Police Officer shared a similar story. He had stopped a car from drunk driving when the man he had pulled over took a gun out of his car. Two young men came to help him detain the suspect, but were gone before Posey had a chance to thank them.

“On behalf of all police officers who needed help

and someone answered, thank you. I didn’t have a chance to thank those young men, but I do thank you,” Posey said.

Former Sigma Phi Epsilon president Matt Frazier was also in attendance. He was proud and pleased to see Hoffner, Lindroth and Nuck get recognition.

“I thought it was cool to hear from the gentlemen of the lodge and community members, especially the police and the mayor,” Frazier said. “The Greek community gets so much negative PR that it’s good to see something like this. I’m proud of them, they continue to be leaders in our community.

It’s good to see undergrads doing something right.”

Male reports assault uptown, suffers injuries At 3 a.m. Sunday, a male walked into the Oxford Police Department and reported he was assaulted in the area of East High Street. The victim was accompanied with a friend, and they recounted how he was attacked. According to the victim and his friend, they were walking past Bruno’s Pizza uptown when they rubbed shoulders with two other males. The two males the confronted the victim outside of Varsity Barbershop and began to punch the victim in the face several times by the taller of the two males, according to police reports. The males then followed the victim for a few minutes after the incident, and the victim ran to escape further injury.

The victim had a swollen left facial area. Police are still investigating.

Man turns violent in hospital after passing out by car Around 3 a.m. Sunday, an Oxford Police Department officer responded to Brown Road in response to reports of a male passed out in front of a vehicle. When the officer arrived, he found the person who called and was shown to Daniel Ortman. Ortman could not recall where he was and did not know what year it was, according to reports. The officer subsequently called for an ambulance due to the fact that Ortman had a large bump on his head that he could not explain.

Once at the hospital, Ortman became uncooperative and violent with the Oxford Life Squad. Eventually, Ortman pulled his IV out of his arm and left the hospital.

The officer found Ortman and brought him back to the hospital since he was in no state to care for himself, according to reports. Outside the hospital, Ortman took a “fighting stance” toward the Life Squad, which made the officer take him down and restrain him. He was charged with disorderly conduct and treated at the hospital.

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From left: Lodge Master Bob Schneider, Sigma Phi Epsilon members Charlie Nuck, Tyler Lindroth, Ryan Hoffner, Sgt. John Jones and former Grand Master Terry Posey. The fraternity brothers were awarded the 2011 Oxford Lodge Community Service Award on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Lodge.

Regional campuses remain Oxford home values unaffected by rise in heroin use experience decrease

By Justin Reash Community Editor

Heroin use is rising in Middletown, according to Sgt. David Birk of the Middletown Police Department (MPD). The number of search warrants for heroin alone has risen within the past three years. In 2009, there were only two search warrants made for heroin in the city. By 2010, it has grown to 14 and MPD has already issued 39 so far in 2011.

The cause of this increase of such a debilitating drug can be attributed to two different factors, according to Birk.

“First, you have drug dealers from Dayton spilling over into Middletown,” Birk said. “Secondly, the price of prescription drugs such as percocet and OxyContin has risen, which has made some drug-users find cheaper ways of getting high, such as using heroin.”

According to Birk, one milligram of Percocet or Oxycontin has a street-level value of $1. A cap of heroin, however, is valued at $10, which means you get more heroin for less money.

Thus, the use of heroin has skyrocketed in Middletown and could lead to more drugrelated crime.

“Unfortunately, the physical addiction is much worse than any other drug,” Birk said. “So it’s harder to fight because of the

physical addiction, and thus people need it or else they get sick. That can lead to more burglaries and stealing by heroin-users to be able to buy more of the drug.”

According to Birk, MPD has stepped up its efforts against heroin dealers and users.

To my knowledge, there has not been an increase in crime during 2011 compared to previous years on Miami’s regional campuses.”

Lori Minges ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE

“We are making people aware of the rise, and our targets are the main drug dealers who are shipping it into the city,” Birk said.

Public Information Officer for the Hamilton Police Department Kristy Collins has also confirmed an increase of heroin rate within Hamilton.

“Since I began 16 years ago, there has definitely been a large increase in heroin use within Hamilton,” Collins said. “When I began, crack cocaine was the hard drug everyone used, but now it is most definitely heroin.”

This rise in heroin has not caused any increase in crime

rates on Miami University’s regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown. According to Lori Minges, administrative associate of the Miami University Police Department, there has been no increase in crime on regional campuses within the past three years.

“To my knowledge, there has not been an increase in crime during 2011 compared to previous years on Miami’s regional campuses,” Minges said.

There have only been 11 drug law arrests at the regional campuses combined since 2008. This statistic is not expected to rise, even with the rapidly increasing use of heroin within the city of Middletown.

Birk believes the good relationship the university holds with the Middletown police adds to this low crime rate.

“We have a very good relationship with the university,” Birk said. “We routinely send officers to speak in classes, and provide programs in conjunction with the university.”

Senior Andy Solada believes the rise in Middletown is disturbing.

“Heroin is such an awful drug, and to see it rise in a city near us and near our university is quite sad,” Solada said. “However, I don’t think it will keep increasing, and I believe that police will curb its usage soon.”

By Michelle Rowley

For the Miami Student

With the economic crisis at hand, essentially everyone has been affected in a multitude of ways. It is no myth that the housing market has been hit exceedingly hard, with many left jobless and unable to buy homes.

Even though Oxford has avoided record high gas prices, and the unemployment rate is above the national average, the housing market is not immune to the downfall of our economy.

Within the past three years, the market has made a slow decline. With newer, more desirable units of townhouses and apartments being built, older houses within Oxford are being rented at a lower rate than ever before, according to Phillip Morrical of Morrical Realty.

Morrical, the former president of the Ohio Association of Realtors and the “Realtor of the Year” for Ohio, believes that the market for off-campus housing is also largely influenced by the oncampus housing units offered for students, as well as who is required to live on campus.

Morrical believes another reason for the declining home values is because they were overpriced to begin with. Although there is nothing wrong with the homes, they are very old, and must compete against newer housing options that are being offered to students.

Since the price of many houses in Oxford are based on the average student’s income, prices have been overpriced since students and their parents are willing to pay, according to Morrical.

Although the declining values of homes will no doubt have an effect on the community as a whole, as well as the realty companies based in Oxford, Red Brick Realty believes that they will remain successful.

“All that I will say is that Red Brick remains strong as we have the nicest and most desirable properties in Oxford,” said owner Matt Rodbro.

Although this is negatively affecting real estate companies, some students believe that it is beneficial to those who are on a tighter budget.

“As a sophomore looking for housing for the next two years, it’s nice to see the prices of houses being cheaper than you expected,” said sophomore Kristin Bell.

Bell agrees with Morrical in that some of the housing units in Oxford are clearly overpriced.

It is projected to take approximately five more years for the housing market to see any real progress, according to Morrical.

“I don’t think we’re going to be out of the situation we’re in for a long time. To see any real progress though, the government needs to leave the fixing up to the professionals,” Morrical said.

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Students celebrate Diwali with fashion, music, dance

Glee Club performs with world-renowned American Boy Choir

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Diwali, commonly known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated throughout India between mid-October and mid-November.

During this popular holiday, people throughout the country light lamps in hopes that Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, will bless them with good health, happiness and success in the upcoming year.

Simultaneously, individuals wear new clothes during prayers, symbolizing a fresh start in the new year.

The Miami University Indian Students Association (ISA) is bringing Diwali to campus, as in years past. This year, the ISA has put a twist on their event.

“We are making a parody of America’s Best

Dance Crew: Bollywood’s Best Dance Crew,” senior Shivali Viswanath, president of ISA, said. “The familiar title and modernism will appeal more to college students and encourage them to come see dances and learn a bit more about the culture.”

Throughout the past four years, the ISA has grown from 30 Indian students to an 80 person student organization comprised of African American, Asian, Caucasian and Muslim students.

Opening with a glamorous Indian fashion show, Bollywood’s Best Dance Crew consists of performances by ISA as well as by the Association of Latin and American Students, Miami University Dance Team, African American Student Union, the

Hip-Hop Dance Team, Misfitz and Dance Theatre.

To prepare for the show, the ISA began practicing in late August. Leading up to the festival, it is common for one ISA performer to have four to eight hours of rehearsal per week.

“Everyone puts in 150 percent every minute …

That’s why we’ve produced such a successful show,” Viswanath said.

The dances being performed by the ISA range from traditional with classical footwork to modern with sound clips of Britney Spears. Each dance has a specific theme and represents a different part of India, which is also reflected through costumes.

“We try our best to be innovative. We like to make dances personal by adding signature moves. But, the

biggest challenge is choreographing and teaching because teaching methods don’t work for everyone,” junior Farman Pirzada, a three-year member of ISA said.

The ISA Diwali Festival draws a vast array of audience members: students, fraternities, sororities, Cincinnati residents, locals and family of ISA members.

Past performances have easily sold out.

Bollywood’s Best Dance Crew shows are at 7 p.m.

Friday and at 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are available outside of the Spring Street Market, at the Shriver Center box office and online.

Tickets for the Friday or Saturday show are $7.

Lunch and the show on Saturday is $10 and dinner and the show on Saturday is $15.

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Many Ohioans may not know that the prestigious American Boy Choir was founded in their state almost 75 years ago. Now operating out of New Jersey, the group maintains national and international touring schedules, and performs with world-class ensembles around the world.

Wednesday, theAmerican Boy Choir returned to the state of their origin to give a concert with Miami University Men’s Glee Club.

The American Boy Choir is not only a choir, but a boarding school, and is comprised of fourth through eighth graders. The school focuses specifically on creating good citizens and building life skills.

The Glee Club, under the direction of Jeremy Jones, opened for the American Boy Choir by singing several songs from their latest concert.

The young boys then took the stage. They demonstrated warm-ups and

vocalization exercises. The audience was immediately struck by the unique tone created by the high, pure, and extremely clear voices.

The group’s strict sense of discipline and organization was apparent in their performance. It was obvious that the boys were well trained and knew exactly what to do. Not even the director spoke during their warm-ups.

The 50-member choir sang several selections from their current tour, which is themed “Around the World.”

An audience favorite was a piece wherein the boys mimicked the sounds of a thunderstorm. Another impressive moment was when the pure voices created very high and clear overtones, pitches that are not sung but are created by the other sound waves, that magically struck the audience with disbelief.

The unofficial anthem on The American Boy Choir in “Brothers, Sing On!,” a sentiment with which the Glee Club can certainly relate.

Miami student shares musical memories on blog

By Claire Krieger

For The Miami Student

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Members of the Stage Left cast rehearse for Thirteen, a musical about a Jewish boy coming of age.

By Christina Casano

For The Miami Student

Stage Left opens its 20th season on campus with the Jason Robert Brown and Dan Elish’s Thirteen, the story of Evan Goldman.

Evan is a 12-year-old Jewish boy whose parents’ divorce leads to a move from New York City to a small town, where he tries to fit in with the “cool kids.”

“It’s difficult music to work with, [but] the cast we have is tremendously talented. They work well and learned the show fast,” said Luke Williams, Stage Left’s musical director.

Auditions were early in

the semester and the cast has been working together since mid-September.

Jessie Dennet, a fifthyear organizational communications major, is directing Thirteen.

“The script is funny, the music and lyrics are funny, but the show has lots of heart as well,” Dennet said.

According to Dennet, the play was chosen because of its message and accessibility to Miami University students and because of the opportunities afforded by the ensemble cast the show requires.

This is Dennett’s first time directing, though she has been involved in Stage Left productions before.

“I fell in love with directing.

It’s scary and nerve-wracking, but it’s a great cast and production team,” Dennet said.

According to Dennet, nine of the 13 cast members are performing with Stage Left for the first time.

The message of the show is a common theme in contemporary entertainment, but one that Dennett thinks is important.

“People need to be themselves. They need to give each other space to make mistakes,” Dennet said.

“It’s relevant because we were all thirteen not too long ago. It’s about transitioning and growing up, and it’s an interesting parallel for college students. For Evan,

it’s from child to young adult, and for us it’s young adult to full adulthood,” Williams said.

“We wanted to do a more contemporary show, and we wanted to do something lighter,” Stage Left president Kendall Persons said about why they chose to present Thirteen this year.

“College can be really busy. (The show) offers an opportunity for students about to enter the real word to reflect on life,” Persons said.

Tickets for Stage Left shows are all free and are available at the Shriver Box Office. The show runs at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Think of a specific, memorable time in your life. Then, name one or two songs that you link with this certain period of time. Now, go play a few of your highest played songs on iTunes and think about the memories that you a sociate with these songs.

Whether or not we are

listening to my iPod. I guess it was inspired by the fact that I’m often reminded of memories when I listen to certain songs. I researched my idea before I set the site up and I couldn’t find anything similar,” DeFrance said.

The site has been upand-running since September of this year, but, according to DeFrance, is still a work in progress.

DeFrance also said she thinks some people are afraid to submit their mem-

It is great to be able to relate to complete strangers over their reactions to songs that have had effects on my life as well.”

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conscious of it, we all have innumerable memories related with songs and vice versa.

Miami University junior Ellen DeFrance decided that she wanted to share some of her memories with others and also learn about some music memories of her friends, family and even complete strangers. DeFrance started a blog where people can share their music memories.

The mission statement of the site says the “blog is dedicated to sharing your emotional ties to songs with others. Whether they are positive, negative or just plain weird we want to hear about them.”

Each entry on the blog contains a memory and includes the option to play each song while you read the memory.

“It was really a random idea that just came to me when I was walking to class one day while

ories because they can be very private and personal.

According to DeFrance, anonymous submissions are welcome.

DeFrance said submitting a music memory to the website is really simple, all you have to do is click the link that says “submit your memory.”

“Going to the blog has become part of my daily routine. It is great to be able to relate to complete strangers over their reactions to songs that have had effects on my life as well. It is similar to the popular website Postsecret in that sense. I see it becoming that popular in the future,” junior Elena Rymer said.

The next time you are shuffling through your iTunes and have a music memory, share it with DeFrance at http://musicmemoriess.tumblr.com/ Check out other people’s memories — they might spark one of your own.

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EDITORIAL The following piece, written by the editorial editors, reflects the majority opinion of the editorial board.

Miami students should not neglect signs of campus bullying

NOAH CARL THE MIAMI STUDENT

On Monday and Tuesday, the Center for American and World Cultures joined with students to create an anti-bullying campaign.

The purpose is to raise awareness university-wide about the behaviors that can be classified as bullying and the effects bullying has on individuals.

The events will be part of Miami University’s eighth annual Human Rights and Social Justice Awareness week. An anti-bullying panel will start off the week of awareness and a film about cyber-bullying will follow to complete the two days of discussion. A diverse group of faculty members, staff and students will be present to speak about the different groups targeted by bullying and how students can seek help if they are bullied.

The editorial board of The Miami Student appreciates that Miami recognizes bullying as an issue still present at the college level. It is important that the university realizes that

Ultimately, it is up to Miami students to pay attention to signs of bullying, which can be seen in Facebook statuses, Twitter posts or between ‘friends’ in a social group.

bullying tactics are not limited to middle school and high school students.

The campaign exposes the multiple forms of direct and passive aggressive bullying as a way to inform students that they may be wrongfully mistreating others or are being mistreated by a bully.

The board realizes that once students reach the college age, the likelihood of an individual experiencing a personality change is low. But the campaign strives to show students the negative effects of neglecting a flawed perspective of social interactions.

The awareness week will not bring an end to

college bullying, but it will help to bring public attention to the consequences that may help reduce future incidents.

Ultimately, it is up to Miami students to pay attention to signs of bullying, which can be seen in Facebook statuses, Twitter posts or between “friends” in a social group. Bullies need to stop mistreating individuals and those bullied need to seek support because something unfair is happening and they do not have to deal with it alone.

Most importantly, students who witness bullying need to stand up to the injustice so tolerance for bullies may cease.

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Ringleader of ‘kill team’ conviction calls for military reform

While the United States plans to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan and hand over security to local forces by 2014, some Americans soldiers are

Afghanistan. The “kill team” included four other soldiers who killed three Afghan civilians for fun.

The team even posed with the victims, who they

College age men and women are placed on battlefields to defend our nation’s security. But to think that a 26-year-old man was court-martialed because he justified killing innocent civilians for fun is just tragic. angering Afghan leaders by making national headlines for crimes against civilians.

Thursday, Staff Sgt. Calvin Gibbs, 26, was found guilty on three counts of premeditated murder. He was sentenced to life in prison for 15 convictions but may be eligible for parole in nine years. Last year, Gibbs led a rogue army unit “kill team” while serving in

attempted to disguise as combatants with planted weapons. One of the most disturbing elements to the crime was Gibbs admitted to removing the fingers of the three victims and keeping a tooth as war trophies.

Gibbs and his unit were investigated for the murders and an inquiry regarding the soldiers in the 5th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry

ESSAY CHARLES LEE LEEC2@muohio.edu

In China, a horrific tragedy only brings forth apathetic glances Several weeks ago, on Oct. 13, a disturbing accident happened in the Chinese city of Foshan.

A two-year old child was reportedly hit by a small white van, and the incident was entirely recorded on CCTV. The footage showed the driver paused only to continue on his way, and crushed the child the second time by the rear wheel.

It is not particularly this unfortunate accident, but it’s

other people.

There are multiple cases that are similar to this tragedy. In 2006 in Nanjing, an old woman broke her leg after jostling at the bus stop. A young man helped her up and escorted her to a hospital. Later, the old lady brought him to court and demanded he pay 40 percent of the medical costs.

The court decided in favor of the old lady.

The tragedy created a

While China’s economy makes its individuals richer and prosperous, the government might want to watch what kind of society they’re creating and act to correct its injustices.

what was recorded after the accident that was shocking to the world. Over a dozen passers-by are seen walking on the narrow road ignoring the lifeless child on the ground. The 19th passerby, a street cleaner, stopped to help the dear child. She was brought to intensive care in a military hospital in Guangzhou, however, doctors said she was brain dead from critical injuries.

China witnessed a helpless mother whose child had been brutalized by people’s shocking apathy.

This footage spiraled China to reassess where its country is going in terms of social values and morals.

Many viewers said China became a ‘world without morals.’ Social media sites were raving with comments harshly criticizing the heartless actions of the passers-by. People say the Chinese have become hesitant to others who appear to be in distress over fears they will be blamed.

In addition, people claim that “good Samaritans” are harder and harder to see in modern China. The busy, urban setting has left people indifferent to

challenging obstacle for President Hu Jintao, who is in his final year of office, has made his main policy and slogan about creating a “harmonious society,” because this seems hardly harmonious at all. However, Jintao has had many successes in keeping the country together after two earthquakes have hit the northwest and southwest region of the country.

The accident quickly became a political issue and government officials have urged for tighter controls in reporting the incident for fear of public backlash.

People have used this tragedy to articulate that there is something wrong with modern China, and there is rising public discontent and anger. The Chinese public has become angered by the corruption in business and politics, the lack of rule of law, income disparities as well as the rising pollution problems in urban cities.

While China’s economy makes its individuals richer and prosperous, the government might want to watch what kind of a society they’re creating and act to correct its injustices.

Division for the use of illegal drugs. According to BBC, on Nov. 10, during Gibb’s court-marital proceedings, three co-defendants in the case pleaded guilty and two testified against him. At the time of the crimes, one member of the brigade, then-Specialist Adam Winfield, 23, told his parents about the first civilian murder and informed them that more killings were anticipated. According to BBC, however, when Winfield’s father reported the incident to a sergeant at the brigade’s base in Fort Lewis, Wash., nothing happened.

Winfield is now facing three years in prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the last killing.

According to a 2007 Army report from the Mental Heath Advisory Team for Operation Iraqi Freedom, “approximately 10 percent of soldiers and Marines report mistreating non-combatants (damaged/ destroyed Iraqi property when not necessary or hit/ kicked a non-combatant when not necessary).” The report went on to say “soldiers that have high levels of anger, experienced high levels of combat or screened positive for mental health problem were nearly

ESSAY OLIVIA BROUGH BROUGHOL@muohio.edu

The 2012 Presidential election is approaching, and debates for candidate selection have already occurred.

As usual, there’s the typical litmus test to measure the candidates’ views, such as their stance on abortion and gay marriage. A column printed in The Miami Student used such a litmus test and wrote that Senator Rick Santorum’s pro-life and anti-gay rights position is dangerous, backwards and likely unconstitutional.

The author claimed that Republican candidates seem like they want to establish a Christian theocracy and have ludicrous views that cannot be backed by solid secular policy. I believe that one does not have to rely solely on religious reasons or beliefs to question abortion and gay marriage.

I’ve always pondered why it’s legal for abortion clinics to exist, but when a pregnant woman and her unborn child are killed, according to Ohio Revised Code Section 2903, the killer is legally liable for the death of the woman and the baby whether the deaths were the result of homicide, assault, murder or manslaughter. By Ohio law, the unborn child is considered an independent life, but abortion clinics are not held to the same legal standard. This has nothing to do with religious beliefs.

twice as likely to mistreat non-combatants as those who have low levels of anger or combat or screened negative for a mental health problem.” According to The New York Times, Gibbs admitted to clipping the fingers off the dead because

are placed on battlefields to defend our nation’s security.

But to think that a 26-yearold man was court-martialed because he justified killing innocent civilians for fun is just tragic. He and the four other men who participated in the murders are suffering

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“he had disassociated the bodies from being human, that taking the fingers and the tooth was like removing antlers from a deer.”

This case is a cry for help from a neglected Army unit. From the 2007 Mental Health Advisory Team report, 49 percent of soldiers who participated in the report were between the ages of 20 to 24 years old. The percentage exemplifies the youth of our military. College age men and women

from severe mental health issues; but is entrance into the military at the ripe age of 18 to blame? If anything this case proves that more medical treatment is needed for our servicemen and women. In the 2007 report, it was identified that “soldier and Marines still report considerable difficulties accessing mental health care, particularity in getting time off from duty to receive treatment.” I think it is reasonable to urge the military

to demand easier access to mental health care and to remove the stigma from military personnel who receive treatment.

Ultimately, Gibb’s case reveals the significance of media access to the military. The Constitution does not guarantee media access to battlefields but this case proves the necessity for such access. According to BBC, one of the codefendants, Specialist Jeremy Morlock, 23, testified that when Gibbs joined the platoon in 2010, he began describing scenarios to kill civilians, saying it would be easy to get away with. Gibbs may have been right in his assumption of getting away with murder if the media was not permitted access to the military.

It is important for the public to realize the value of the media because without them news about military atrocities may fly past our radar.

In my journalism capstone, Military and the Media, we are taught that the military trains men and women to kill but to never murder. Gibbs and the four other soldiers violated this standard and each received dishonorable discharge and sentences in prison. At least we can say that the military legal system is working to hold soldiers accountable.

For our generation, old political litmus tests could be a distraction The author wrote that Santorum compared gay sex with incest and bestiality, and that Santorum’s comment is backwards. A point can be made, however, about the unintended effects of sanctifying gay marriage. It may or may not be a threat to marriage, but it does affect the definition of marriage. When the definition changes, what stops it from constantly changing and thus losing its meaning? Charles Krauthammer articulates this logic when he wrote in the Seattle Times that, “it is utterly logical for polygamy rights to follow gay rights.

After all, if traditional marriage is defined as the union of (1) two people of (2) opposite gender, and if, as gay marriage advocates insist, the gender requirement is nothing but prejudice, exclusion and an arbitrary denial of one’s autonomous choices in love, then the first requirement — the number restriction (two and only two) — is a similarly arbitrary, discriminatory and indefensible denial of individual choice.” Are we as a society prepared to accept polygamy too or anything that may follow?

Using this logic, a stance against gay marriage does not necessarily mean that it is based on intolerance, irrationality or theocracy.

It seems that religion has

Since the economy is struggling, having a college education, which is normally a path to self-reliance and a good job, is not delivering the expected results.

become synonymous with backwardness, and used by some as an easy excuse to dismiss and not tolerate someone else’s opinions.

Non-secular reasons based on rationality do exist for opposing abortion and gay marriage.

Furthermore, compared to countries like Iran, our country seems fairly accepting of gays, especially our generation, and I believe gay concerns will mostly likely work out over time.

But should the real priority for candidate selection be based on such social policies when the state of our economy is in dire straits?

As young voters, we cannot be distracted by old litmus tests. In this election, the relevant issue we need to focus on is the economy, which immediately impacts all of us. According to an article by MSNBC, we are at risk of becoming a “lost generation.”

This article paints a bleak picture, reporting, “only 12 percent of those polled believe their generation

will be better off than their parents’ generation.” But about 70 percent of survey responders still believed in the American Dream.

The American Dream is about economic liberty, which is the ability to make a living and dispose of it by one’s own accord, such as starting a business or buying a house. But since the economy is struggling, having a college education, which is normally a path to self-reliance and a good job, is not delivering the expected results. Students are graduating with loan debt and insufficient job prospects. We can’t expect the government to bail us out. We have to rely on economic growth. Therefore, we should be evaluating candidates based on their efficient pro-growth economic policies that will lead our economy back on the path to prosperity. In my opinion, we cannot allow politicians or political parties to divert us from what’s really important to our generation.

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tebow makes espn’s rating flawed ESPN designated 2011 to be “The Year of the Quarterback.” Terribly un-catchy name aside, this campaign has provided unprecedented insight into the psyche of a quarterback. It has gone from Jon Gruden interrogating top draft prospects to tracking the top high school QBs and putting them through rigorous camps led by Trent Dilfer.

This new quarterback rating (QBR), though? ESPN out-ESPN’d themselves with this one. I have a problem with this statistic when the most clutch QB in the league a few weeks ago was allegedly … Andy Dalton? Okay uh, maybe, but he was tied with … Curtis Painter? What’s his team’s record?

Let’s look at the most polarizing figure in the NFL this side of Michael Vick to dispel this statistic: Tim Tebow. He’s fresh off winning his third road game of the season for a team that started off 1-4. Say what you will, but he is helping turn around a team that looked down and out just a month ago.

Sometimes, you just have to see what you see, and many analysts talk about intangibles in a quarterback. You can have all the physical tools in the world but if your head ain’t right, you can’t fight in the long term.

Anyway, this QBR, the new rating system, is on a scale of one to 100 and rated Tebow at an 18.5 after his amazing come-from-behind win against the Miami Dolphins, who it turns out are not actually the worst team in the NFL. The rating takes into account the game situation, the down and distance and just about every factor you could imagine on paper. But that’s the thing: it’s on paper.

Tim Tebow may have only completed two of eight passes Sunday, but his quarterback rating was 102.6, more than serviceable for a starting NFL QB. Also, Tebow’s four for 10 for 79 yards and a TD performance against the Chargers in relief duty last month? It rated higher on the QBR stat line than Aaron Rodgers’s evisceration of the Atlanta Falcons in which he threw for 396 yards and two TDs in a win, according to ProFootballTalk.com’s Mike Florio.

The point is, throw out the traditional passer rating and QBR, because it’s obvious that neither matters in evaluating such a complex position. Although ESPN has tried, it has still not found a tangible way to truly evaluate a quarterback; it’s a case-bycase basis. You will not find a more unpredictable position … or a more important position … than sports. If you need an example of this, see the aforementioned Curtis Painter and his efforts to inspire the Indianapolis Colts without future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning.

The quarterback can make up for a bad offensive line with his quick decisions, hot routes or scrambling ability.

He can keep players’ heads up when things aren’t going well. He can be the very difference between winning and losing.

Crunch time: third and 10, up by three in the fourth quarter with punting imminent.

Tim Tebow throws a 55-yard strike to Eric Decker for the touchdown that ultimately put the game out of reach on the road against a division rival.

He was one for seven prior to that pass, but he made the play, and that was the difference between winning and losing. Find me a stat for that.

NEXT HOME GAME: 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY vs. WESTERN MICHIGAN

Turnovers cost ’Hawks a win

JESSI THORNE THE MIAMI STUDENT

Senior safety Anthony Kokal, Pat Hinkel and Justin Bowers all help to bring down the University of Akron’s Keith Sconiers during Miami’s 35-3 win Nov. 3. Kokal and the RedHawks are looking to win their final home game of the season Wednesday against Western Michigan University.

By JM Rieger Staff Writer

Three costly turnovers were the difference Wednesday as the Miami University football team (4-6, 3-3 Mid-American Conference) fell 24-21 to Temple University (6-4, 4-3 MAC). The loss puts the RedHawks in dire straits, as they now must win out and hope for a Temple loss in the final game of the season when they host Kent State University.

The Owls capitalized with 17 points off three Miami turnovers, which proved to be the difference in the game.

The RedHawks also gave up a season-high seven sacks Wednesday night, despite having an offensive line unit that was completely healthy. “[Temple’s] pass-rush really hurt us in the first half, but overall we didn’t play as well as we could have,” Miami Head Coach

Don Treadwell said. “Field position was crucial in this game. Temple backed us up, but the tide turned more in our favor in the second half.”

Redshirt junior quarterback Zac Dysert was sacked five times in the second quarter alone, but still managed to complete nearly 76 percent of his passes for 364 yards and three touchdowns.

The star of the game for the Red and White was sophomore wide receiver Nick Harwell, who set school records for receptions and receiving yards in a game, catching 15 balls for 229 yards. Harwell also tied Martin Nance’s record of seven 100-yard receiving games in one season.

Meanwhile, the ground game continued to improve as redshirt sophomore tailback Justin Semmes had another strong performance, carrying the ball 15 times for 69 yards.

The Owls scored two

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RedHawks fall to Temple in season opener

By Brian Gallagher

For The Miami Student

Philadelphia may be the City of Brotherly Love, but the Miami University women’s basketball team was certainly not feeling much of that love in their matchup against the Temple University Owls.

A stifling defense and an advantage on the offensive boards were too much for the RedHawks as they fell 70-36.

Turnovers and secondchance points proved to be the difference in the game as Temple was able to turn 26 RedHawk turnovers into 28 points and shut down the deep Miami offense.

Miami (0-1) got on the board right out of the gate when junior Courtney Osborn found senior Maggie Boyer for a quick jumper to grab an early lead, but Temple came right back and took an advantage they would

never relinquish.

The ’Hawks kept it close with defensive pressure and with 3:31 remaining in the first half, Miami was only down 20-15.

However, by halftime Temple led 28-17 and did not take their foot off the gas. Although the Red and White held the advantage in shooting percentage at the halfway point (31.5 percent to Temple’s 30.8 percent), Temple had already taken 20 more shots.

The second-chance opportunities would prove to be fatal for Miami in the second half.

Sophomore Hannah Robertson’s layup early in the second period made it 32-21, but that was the closest the ’Hawks would get as Temple pulled away for an easy victory.

“We simply didn’t take care of the ball,” Head Coach Maria Fantanarosa said. “You’re not going to go into Temple, on their home court, when

As a staff and as a team, we can fix these things. I think we’re going to bounce back and it’s going to be a different ball-game on Wednesday [against Marshall].”

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they’re ranked 28th, expecting to win if you’re not consistent with fundamentals.”

The Red and White were led by Robertson with nine points and Courtney Osborn who dropped in eight to go along with five rebounds.

The depth of the team was also showcased with nine players getting double-digit minutes, but they struggled to find an offensive rhythm against Temple’s swarming defense.

“As a staff and as a team, we can fix these things,” Fantanarosa said. “I think we’re going to bounce back and it’s going to be a different ballgame on Wednesday

[against Marshall].”

Miami travels across the Ohio River to take on the Marshall University Thundering Herd this Wednesday, and once again rebounding and turnovers may determine their fate.

“We will have to take care of the ball against Marshall,” Fantanarosa said. “They will get easy points off of turnovers so we need to avoid those types of mistakes.”

The ’Hawks will try and shake off the loss to Temple and turn things around against Marshall. They will then return to Oxford for their first home game 2 p.m. Saturday.

touchdowns in the second quarter to take a 17-7 lead into the half. Miami cut the Temple lead to three toward the end of the third quarter when Dysert hit redshirt senior wide out Chris Givens for a 25-yard touchdown pass.

However, Dysert was intercepted on Miami’s following possession, which led to another Temple score.

The ’Hawks were not able to close the gap throughout the rest of the fourth quarter, ultimately falling 24-21.

“We made some good plays on both sides of the ball,” Temple Head Coach Steve Addazio said. “We felt like we had a great team-win today … I’m proud of the way our kids battled [tonight].”

After missing an opportunity to control their destiny for the rest of the season, the Red and White now turn their attention to their final home game of the year Wednesday night against Western Michigan

University (WMU). The Broncos come in with a 5-4 record (3-3 MAC) and one of the best passing attacks in the country.

Junior quarterback Alex Carder and redshirt senior wide receiver Jordan White lead WMU. The RedHawks should be able to take advantage of a weak Bronco defense though, which is giving up over 450 yards per contest. Look for Miami to once again open up the skies with their passing attack, which should create some room for Semmes to run through.

Wednesday night’s game is senior night for the Red and White. Thirteen seniors will be honored before their final home game in a RedHawk uniform.

Kickoff is set for 8 p.m.

Wednesday night. Fans can listen to the game on Miami’s IMG Sports Network or on WMSR at redhawkradio.com. The game will also be televised on ESPN2.

MU cross country runs at regional meet

By Josh North

For The Miami Student

The Miami University men’s and women’s cross country programs ran last weekend at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional meet at Toledo, Ohio.

After disappointing finishes in the Mid-American Conference meet two weeks ago, the RedHawks competed much better, according to coaches.

The men’s team finished 17th and the women’s team placed 11th.

“I thought it went much better than the last meet,” Men’s Head Coach Warren Mandrell said. “We competed better after a season of ups and downs.”

Sophomore David Wing led the way for the Red and White, finishing 53rd with a time of 31:33 in the 10k race.

Junior Jarrod Eick, who raced hard and tried to qualify for the NCAA meet, finished 62nd with a time of 31:42.

“Dave had a great race,” Mandrell said. “I thought he always ran well in hilly and muddy courses.”

Redshirt junior Brett Wagner was Miami’s third scorer, finishing 92nd with a time of 32:17.

Sophomore Daniel Garleb was the Red and

White’s fourth finisher in 112th place in 32:35, while redshirt sophomore Matt Marol rounded out the scoring five in 134th with a time of 33:07.

The Regional meet was the last meet for the season, but Mandrell is optimistic coming into next season.

“I think that we were pretty young and that we got a lot of experience out of it, hopefully we won’t have the injury bug that we had this year,” Mandrell said.

The women’s team was led by senior Maggie Bingham for the fourth time this season. Bingham finished 37th with a time of 21:32.

Freshman Jess Hover was Miami’s second scorer, finishing in 70th in 22:06, while redshirt junior Jillian Dickman finished in the 82nd position with a time of 22:18.

Sophomore Kate Carter was the fourth scorer for the RedHawks, clocking in at 22:25 while redshirt sophomore Monica Fischer rounded out Miami’s scoring, finishing in 96th place with a time of 22:28.

Senior Kelley Miller also ran in the race, placing sixth on the team.

The RedHawks will be without Miller, Dickman and Bingham next season after graduation.