Apr. 30, 2010 | The Miami Student

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

VOLUME 137 NO. 57

Friday, April 30, 2010

MIAMI UNIVERSITY OXFORD, OHIO

In 1965, The Miami Student reported on a faculty teach-in posed to discuss views on involvement in Vietnam. Three faculty members joined a moderator to debate the foreign policy of the United States and the conflict itself. The event was similar to others held at universities across the country.

COMMUNITY

Fraternities violate Student Code of Conduct

New uptown restaurant plans summer opening

The Ohio Tau chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) has been found in violation of the Miami University Code of Conduct for disorderly conduct. The SAE house patio reportedly caught fire from a bale of straw and smoking materials in April. The Oxford fire chief investigated the scene of the incident and found the fraternity had violated several other city fire codes. SAE accepted responsibility for the incident and will be required to obtain a signed statement from the Oxford fire chief that the house is in compliance with the city fire codes.

By Lauren Karch For The Miami Student

The latest in a slew of new High Street eateries, SoHi Grilled Sandwiches will open in mid-May, taking the place previously occupied by the Great Steak & Potato Co., which closed last year. Nick Lanni, owner of the new restaurant, said it will serve grilled sandwiches made from premium ingredients including certified Angus beef and bread baked in-house. “It’s basically going to be a newage, fresh-grilled food concept,” he said. Lanni’s son Joe, an assistant with the project, said the menu at SoHi will consist mostly of grilled sandwiches. “It’s going to be build-your-own cheese steak, build-your-own burger and fresh-cut French fries,” he said. “We’re trying to make it simple and make it really good food, make it a little bit better than other quick-food locations.” The Lanni’s are not new to the

SCOTT ALLISON The Miami Student

Sophomores Adam Carey, Patrick Lipka, Patrick Maney and Lee Cardinal (clockwise from front left) enjoy dinner Thursday at Fiesta Charra. The restaurant is planning to move and get a liquor license.

Fiesta goes ‘loco’

The Ohio Lambda chapter of Phi Kappa Psi (Phi Psi) was found in violation of the Code of Conduct for restricted use of alcohol. While on a canoe trip in April in Brookville, Ind., members of Phi Psi were arrested and charged with underage drinking. Phi Psi accepted responsibility for the incident and was placed on disciplinary probation. They are not permitted to participate in social functions involving alcohol until December 20, 2010 and are required to complete an alcohol education course. They must present the Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternal Life with a revised off-campus social and risk management plan.

Mexican joint to move, obtain liquor license By Vanessa Feigen For The Miami Student

Not only is Fiesta Charra looking to change its location in the next three months, but the restaurant is also planning to acquire a liquor license. Fiesta Charra will still keep its prime location uptown, but the restaurant plans to move into a newer and bigger building at 26 W. High St. Jesus Memedes, owner of Fiesta Charra, said the new location will benefit both the restaurant and its business. “Right now our building is really small and quite old,” Memedes said. “The newer building will not only be a lot more attractive and a lot nicer on the interior, but it will also provide us with a lot more space than what

we have now.” Memedes also expects the selling of alcohol to attract more customers to Fiesta Charra. “I think it will definitely attract more students as well as the local residents here in Oxford,” Memedes said. “People will be able to come and get margaritas along with their food.” Memedes said customers often ask servers what alcoholic drinks the restaurant provides and this new addition will help Fiesta Charra keep its customers satisfied. Miami University junior Jennifer Coviello believes these new changes will enhance the atmosphere at Fiesta Charra. “Right now, the atmosphere is a lot of

wSee SANDWICHES, page 15 Female reports uptown rape

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At 1 a.m. Wednesday, a 24-year-old female was reported missing by her friends starting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, according to police. The female reportedly went to hear Luke Bryan perform at Brick Street Bar Tuesday evening from out of town. When the woman was located, she reportedly went to the Oxford Police Department and told police she had been sexually assaulted. The woman reported she was at The Elms Hotel and was raped by a person or multiple people unknown at this time. The woman reportedly said her friends had taken her to McCullough-Hyde Hospital for a rape kit and examination. Police are continuing to investigate the case.

COMMUNITY

DuBois prepares to rebuild, add apartments By Catherine Couretas Editor in Chief

SAMANTHA LUDINGTON The Miami Student

DuBois Bookstore will close its uptown store while a new building, which will include student apartments, is built in its place.

Thirty-six more students will have the opportunity to live in the heart of uptown beginning with the 2011-12 academic year as Dubois Bookstore rebuilds with the addition of apartments. According to owner John DuBois, he did not want to lose the uptown location and knew the market is there for premium housing. “They’ll be very nice apartments with the amenities that make it a cool hot place to live and a super location,” DuBois said.

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INSIDESCOOP DECREASING DEBT

Miami plans to sell bonds in order to cover current outstanding expenses.

CAMPUS, page 2

WALKING THE STREETS

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MIDDLETOWN STUDENT DIES Jacob K. Wells, 39, of Middletown, Ohio died the weekend of April 24 at his home due to illness. Wells was an integrative studies major.

SHATTERING THE STEREOTYPE

Miami students address the “J. Crew U” culture in Oxford.

FEATURE, page 6

COMMUNITY, page 4

BONNAROO BONANZA

Check out our graduation issue online May 7.

AMUSEMENT, page 8

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WWW.MIAMISTUDENT.NET Check out Jordan Furbee’s list of 100 things to do before leaving Miami.

This is the last print edition of The Miami Student for the 2009-10 school year.

Erich Schrader talks about this summer’s lineup for the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.

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Oxford Police are more strictly enforcing pedestrian laws after a recent accident.

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In early July, DuBois will close the doors to its uptown building and re-open in Stewart Square on South College Avenue, its temporary location. There will also be a smaller version of the store located on West Park Place uptown that DuBois described as a souvenir and clothing shop. He does not think, however, the temporary move will be detrimental to business. “The long term benefits will weigh out the short term pains of moving out and putting the building up,” DuBois said. “It’s going to be quite an expenditure,

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SO LONG, SCHUTTE Senior Director of Recreational Auxillaries heads to Bowling Green State University.

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