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Fee frenzy: Students question meal plan cost MU says $1,725 base fee is down from previous semesters, covers cost of quality facilities DINING LIBBY MUELLER
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Students are beginning to question the $1,725 fee charged to their Diplomat meal plan at the start of each semester. While the university does provide a 60 percent discount for meal plan holders at buffet locations and a 30 percent discount at all other locations, students say they are unclear as to where those additional dollars are specifically going. “I don’t think it’s fair,” first-year Edward Zapanta said. “I don’t know where the money goes, but I assume it goes to general facilities. My parents were very curious about it, and I didn’t know what to tell them. But you don’t really have a choice to not sign up for a meal plan, because you need to be able to feed yourself.” Director of Housing Options, Meals and Events (HOME), Brian Woodruff, tried to clear up any confusion, explaining that the base fee covers a variety of the costs necessary to run the dining facilities. “The program assessment fee portion, the base fee, helps to cover administrative costs, labor, supplies, maintenance and utilities, any of the non-food overhead costs,” Woodruff said. “There’s that portion up front to support the dining program and because of that we offer the discount.” According to Woodruff, MU has worked hard to keep the fee as
close to the actual costs as possible. Because of that, the university constantly re-evaluates the fee. “We’re just beginning the process to determine the rates for next year,” Woodruff said. “We really take [the fee] very seriously and consider the costs as carefully as we can when determining rates to keep the fee as close to our actual costs as possible and keep it reasonable for the students.”
It’s kind of confusing from the students’ perspective. I think Miami could specifically say what the money is going toward.” KATIE GLIEBE SOPHOMORE
This semester, the fee actually decreased from previous semesters. “This year is in fact the first time we were able to lower it,” Woodruff said. Sophomore Katie Gliebe said she thinks the assessment fee is important to cover the costs associated with running MU’s dining facilities, but wishes the university would be more transparent about the costs. “I understand why they have the base fee for utilities, maintenance and such. It’s really important,” Gliebe said. “But it’s kind of confusing from the students’ perspective. I think Miami could specifically say what the money is going toward
online. It just says we have the base fee and doesn’t necessarily have all the stuff it’s going toward.” Under the Meal Plans tab on the Dining website, the section titled “Meal Plan Pricing” does stipulate there is a $1,725 fee and that it “supports the wide variety of residential dining locations, menu options, 24hour service, labor, maintenance, utilities and special dietary services.” A student who goes to look at the pricing for the Diplomat plan can see the total cost for a semester with the fee included (for example, for a $1,100 Diplomat meal plan, the total cost is $2,825). Gliebe said MU has delicious dining options, but she does wish the university would keep its buffet locations. “It’s kind of frustrating going from all open buffet dining halls to now, where everything’s moving to a la carte,” Gliebe said. “That’s kind of hard on the students. Now you can only get so much [with your meal plan money]. But other than that, they offer a lot of options.” Sophomore Emily Tym said she believes the assessment fee for the Diplomat plan is fair, but also believes since MU is offering fewer buffet style dining locations on campus, purchasing food on campus seems increasingly more expensive. “I think it’s fair that price [the assessment fee] should be paid,” Tym said. “But I wish there were more buffet style locations because it gets really expensive to buy a la carte.”
COST COMPARISON
MACCRACKEN MARKET V. KROGER Apples (5 lbs.) $9.25/$5.99 Bananas (5) $5.10/$1.75 Frosted Flakes cereal (10.5 oz. and 15 oz.) $7.75 / $2.99
Pilsbury chocolate chip cookie dough (16.5 oz.) $5.15/$2.69 Jar of Jif creamy peanut butter (16 oz.) $5.05 / $2.99
Land of Lakes butter (1lb) $7.59 / $4.19
Nature Valley crunchy granola bars (box of 12) $5.75 / 2.99
Baby carrots (1 lb) $1.89 / $1.49
Oreo cookies (14.3 oz.) $7.59 / $2.99
Sabra classic hummus (10 oz.) $3.99 / $3.99
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NAMASTE RIGHT HERE Senior Christian Jaekle enjoys yoga on central quad Monday. He and others in the group organized the event for their entrepreneurship class.
Panel on Russia and Ukraine hits home for MU students & staff WORLD EMILY WILLIAMS
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Ivan Grek, graduate student at Miami and native of St. Petersburg, summed up Russia’s current perception of America in a few key words. “All they think about is money, we are thinking about a great thing, in great Russia,” he said. Sept. 12, students, staff members and other guests filled every seat in Room 111 of Harrison
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Hall, leaving some to stand in doorways or perch on steps, to listen to Russia and Ukraine: Inside Perspectives, a panel discussion featuring Grek and four Miami staff members. Primarily, this discussion of “Inside Perspectives” highlighted the misconceptions which have clouded Donetsk, Luhansk, Crimea and the surrounding areas in Eastern Europe, the complexity of the conflicts and their significance to Americans. As both a current Miami
student and citizen of Russia, Grek offered the most personal perception of Russia’s involvement in Ukraine. “For the majority of Russians it is the restoration of historical justice … the restoration of the Russian world,” explained Grek. He spoke of the rebels as “movers and shakers” who, rather than being hungry for violence, see war as a shameful event, but one worth pursuing for the sake of reclaiming a national identity which seemed to have
been lost before Putin came into the presidency. Ben Sutcliffe, an associate professor with the Havighurst Center, recalled his unsettling visits to Russia during that pre-Putin era of suffering nationalism. “I remember going to Russia during the 1990s seeing drunk policemen on the subway with their guns — absolutely terrifying,” he said. Sutcliffe also pointed out another contributing factor to Putin’s ability to rally a formerly
shamed nation behind his recent aggressive efforts. “Although Russia in geography is the largest country, it’s constantly the victim,” he said. During his most recent visit, everyone with whom he spoke, from his taxi driver to a feminist land-lady, to a political neurosurgeon, mentioned Ukraine and their unwavering support for Putin. Not only do Russians feel a need to regain their authority as PANEL »PAGE 9
Sept. 16, 1997, The Miami Student reported on the opening of Kona Bistro and Coffe Bar. Kona replaced the beloved Mama Earth’s coffee shop and has since dropped the “Coffee Bar” from its name. But, 17 years later, the bistro is still going strong. COMMUNITY
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BALLOON SWOON Physics students put their theoretical knowledge of energy and momentum to practice in a balloon toss; the physics faculty and students of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) held a picnic Friday evening to celebrate the return of the academic year.
Miami’s selfless servant Professor Kip Alishio recognized with Distinguished Service Award SERVICE OLIVIA BRAUDE
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Taking a seat on a brown leather couch normally reserved for his patients, Kip Alishio, director of Student Counseling Services (SCS), prepares for something he is not accustomed to – talking, rather than listening. The soft-spoken, unassuming man has spent the last 28 years of his life on the other side of the brown-leather couch, hearing students’ concerns and working behind the scenes to help them. This year, Alishio’s hard work and dedication earned him the commendable Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes a member of the faculty, staff or administration for outstanding service to the members of the university community. It is the most significant recognition Miami offers for those who have dedicated their lives to bettering the lives of those around them. Miami employees are first nominated by their peers, then the
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Awards and Recognition Committee, an advisory committee to the University Senate, submits a recommendation to President David Hodge. Hodge handed out this year’s award at his State of the University address Sept. 3. According to a document sent to the University Senate by Lisa Ellram, chair of the Awards and Recognition Committee, Alishio’s contributions to the mental health and wellbeing of Miami students have been invaluable. It was evident to the committee through Alishio’s nomination letters that he has made
a tremendous difference in helping numerous students in crises, and has done so with humility and grace. Ellram wrote that, although she did not know Alishio personally, she was “moved by the letters that were written on his behalf.” Nominators described Alishio as passionate, genuine and humble — a trait he embodied with a shy smile and chuckle, “It’s difficult talking about yourself.” In his 22 years as director of Student Counseling Services (SCS), Alishio has accomplished several notable achievements, including founding the organization Men Against Rape and Sexual Assault, of which he was the advisor for several years. Alishio also helped create the Just In Case app, which is intended to make emergency services for mental health-related concerns accessible to students anytime, anywhere, Alishio said. Through the app, students can not only find potentially life-saving contact ALISHIO »PAGE 8
50 years later, Freedom Summer lives on CIVIL RIGHTS KELLY HIGGINSON SENIOR STAFF WRITER
For Miami University, 2014 is the year of freedom. 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of Freedom Summer at Miami University, and to commemorate the campaign launched in June 1964, there will be a Freedom Summer reunion Oct. 11-14. Also known as the Mississippi Summer Project, the political campaign Freedom Summer was launched to register African-American voters in Mississippi as part of the Civil Rights Movement. Professor Emeritus Rick Momeyer trained in Oxford during the movement and headed south to register black voters in
Mississippi. After training and informing people of the movement, Momeyer set up freedom schools and community centers. “I believe there is still much to learn from the Freedom Summer movement,” Momeyer said in an
... There is still so much to learn from Freedom Summer.” RICK MOMEYER
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article published in a Miami University press release. According to Miami University
news, there were an estimated 800 volunteers who went through training in 1964 at Western College for Women (now Miami’s Western Campus) to help with the movement. The reunion will start at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, when the shuttle from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport will bring the members to The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati. The remainder of the reunion will be held throughout Oxford and on Western Campus, just as it was in 1964. The first two days will be dedicated to the reunion, but on Monday the conferences will begin. Along with the numerous lectures, performances and guest speakers throughout
Resurrected club offers new way to see world SPOTLIGHT SARAH EMERY
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Students at Miami University are about to have a new chance to see the world and build their global leadership skills at the same time. For that, juniors Ryan Hebein and Jake Zalac are responsible. The two have helped to rebuild Miami’s chapter of AIESEC (pronounced EYE-sec), a unique organization that allows students in over 110 countries to intern or volunteer in countries worldwide while learning about global leadership and business. “AIESEC is an international network,” Hebein, who learned about the organization from a friend at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, said. “[It is] a way to be immersed in the culture … it is a platform for leadership.” Although the nonprofit organization was originally intended for students in economic and commercial sciences, the purpose of the group has since been extended to include students of all majors. Because of this change, the original meaning behind the acronym has been dropped and “AIESEC” is the official name of the organization. Hebein and Zalac, along with advisor and economics professor Bernali Gupta, hope that AIESEC will attract dedicated and intuitive students with an interest in developing into global leaders.
“AIESEC can be a platform where students from different universities can live and work in a foreign country and represent [their] university while gaining international exposure developing their leadership in an international environment,” Gupta said. AIESEC focuses on both outgoing exchange, where Miami students can travel to any country with a chapter and be provided with an internship, and incoming exchange, where the Miami chapter itself will host international students and help them find internships in Dayton and Cincinnati. While AIESEC has been at Miami since the 1980s and has garnered a large alumni base, the group was disbanded for, as Hebein put it, “a lack of determination” in 2011. This semester marks a fresh start for the global leadership and exchange program. Zalac and Hebein (the President and treasurer/ VP of exchange, respectively) both said student response has been encouraging. Over 200 students have expressed interest in the club, they said. The group will host an informational session at 6 p.m. Sept. 16 in FSB 0027 to both explain the organization’s benefits and to welcome guest speaker and group advisor, Eric Anderson. “Anderson is a former AIESEC member who ran the chapter at Illinois for the majority of his time AIESEC »PAGE 8
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Beards for Boobs is back Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) is hosting its breast cancer awareness fundraiser for a third year. The fraternity is raising money through t-shirt sales, which will close Wed., Sept. 24.
Confucius Institute debuts Chinese festival Learn tai chi and the art of kite flying from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 at Cook Field, and enjoy games, food tastings and language lessons later that evening at Oxford’s
MU orienation video wins award Miami’s “Orientatin 2013” video received the Award of Distinction at the 2014 Videographer Awards. Only 14 percent of the 1,500 entries earned this recognition.
MUPD Annual Safety Fair coming up Miami University Police Department (MUPD) is hosting its annual safety fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, on the east sidewalk of Armstrong Student Center.
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Kroger recently announced they will be hiring 20,000 new employees in its stores across 34 states. Of those jobs, 1,200 will be positions in the Cincinnati area.
Kroger adding 1,200 new area jobs The Ohio-based grocery chain will offer up 20,000 new jobs, 1,200 in the Cincinnati area BUSINESS EZRA SAULNIER
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Ohio-based grocery retailer Kroger announced in a press release Friday its plan to hire an additional 20,000 people, spread out across the chain’s 34-state footprint. The company, which is the United States’ largest grocery retailer, was founded in 1883 in Cincinnati where its headquarters remain today. According to the press release, an estimated 1,200 of the 20,000 new positions will be in the area surrounding Cincinnati. Kroger made the announcement last week following a 4.6 percent total sales increase over the course of 2013, with revenue coming in at $98 billion. The chain, recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the country’s most generous retailers, has created
more than 40,000 jobs and hired more than 22,500 veterans since 2009. In addition, over 220 million meals have been donated through more than 80 Feeding America food bank partners. According to the company website, Kroger is one of the world’s largest retailers, operating more than 2,600 stores and currently employing more than 375,000 people. The retailer also operates chains of grocery stores, gas stations and convenience stores under a variety names. Locals may be familiar with the Vine Street store, located in Cincinnati’s Over the Rhine (OTR) neighborhood, not far from company headquarters. Despite the proximity, the location has a less than sterling reputation. Paige Kranbuhl, a student at the University of Cincinnati, said she’s heard rumors that they don’t even have a produce section.
“I’ve been, and they do, but I still always go to Findlay Market instead.” Kranbuhl said. Places like Findlay Market, part of the current revitalization of OTR, present a peculiar dilemma for retailers like Kroger. While money is being funneled into OTR, efforts are mostly focused on small-scale businesses, leaving long standing stores such as Kroger untouched. In addition, the smaller stores like Whole Foods, Aldi and Safeway have only made it more difficult for companies like Kroger operating in urban areas. However, increased interest in OTR presents an opportunity for stores like the Vine Street Kroger to rebound out of their poor reputations, and this push from the corporate level seeks to do so. Closer to home, the effect of Kroger’s expansion on the Oxford store are not as obvious. The
Oxford store already enjoys a strong reputation, with amenities such as an in-store Starbucks, a sushi bar, a healthy selection of organic produce, ready-to-eat meals and a dining area located inside of the store. Additionally, the Oxford Kroger is one of many stores to now feature a functioning gas station, complete with its own, separate mini-mart. As more and more student housing is developed outside of the mile square, a larger number of students are coming to Kroger for more than just their groceries. “I like it because I can walk there from my apartment,” Senior Erika Strong said. “If it wasn’t for Kroger, I would have to drive Uptown to get coffee or sushi.” Stores like the one in Oxford have already seen a great deal of expansion, and the push from corporate aims to continue that.
Local barbershop ‘Kutz’ into different demographic BUSINESS DAVID SHOEMAKER
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On the corner of High and Beech Street, Miami University students can find a unique hair-cutting experience in barber Keith Fairfax’s Krispy Kutz. What sets Krispy Kutz apart from other barbershops in the Oxford area is the fact it caters to all types of hair. “I’m a hustler, man, and I like money. I’ll cut a poodle’s hair … I’ll learn how to cut everyone’s hair,” Fairfax said. Fairfax, who is black, opened Kripsy Kutz with the skills to cut every customer’s hair. He quickly discovered, though, that black Miami students were in search of a barbershop and would travel to Hamilton just to get a touch-up done. Fairfax, 39, started cutting friends’ hair around 2004. “I was just cutting partners’ hair that I grew up with, and that was here and there if we were going to go somewhere,” Fairfax said. “Then I started liking it.” In 2010, Fairfax wanted to do something positive and found that cutting hair was a way to do this. He enrolled in the Cincinnati School of Barbering and graduated in 2011. In April 2012, after working
three months in Hamilton where he grew up, Fairfax opened up Krispy Kutz on College Corner Pike. He is still surprised that he was able to pursue his dreams and achieve success. “I had always thought about wanting to own a barbershop, but I didn’t know it would come that quickly,” Fairfax said. After realizing his College Corner Pike location was not the most convenient for Miami students, that June, Fairfax moved the shop to its current Beech Street location. One loyal customer is junior Brandon Thomas, who began going to Krispy Kutz his first year at Miami when the shop was still located on College Corner Pike. After receiving a disappointing haircut from a white barber, Thompson knew he had to find someone who understood his own hair. Since the BRCTA bus stop left Miami students with a long walk to the former College Corner Pike location, Thompson walked to the formerly located Krispy Kutz from his dormitory. Fairfax would even give rides home to student customers occasionally. In addition to Fairfax, barber John Webster, who is white, works part time at Krispy Kutz three times a week. Webster, 68, has been cut-
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Tallest crane in the U.S. goes up on riverfront
Officials say they’ll eventually need a $4 million capital expense for 2017. –Oxford Press
The 32-story high mobile “assist crane” went up Monday on Cincinnati’s riverfront. –The Enquirer
#Adultprobs At 12:10 a.m. on Saturday, an officer responded to a report of a large party between Vine and Bishop streets. As he neared the party, he observed a large number of people exiting the party in his direction. One male student ran toward the officer with a can of Natural Light beer in his hand. When he saw the officer, the male dropped the can on the ground and told the officer, “What? What? I don’t have anything.” The officer gestured to the can on the ground, to which the male replied, “Okay, fine.” The officer received the male’s ID, which was a legitimate license from Ohio placing the male at only 20 years of age. The male asked the officer to please not report him, as he feared his parents would pull him out of school. The officer informed the male of his citations for Sales and Use by Underage Persons and Open Container: Public Place and told him that he would have to take care of the problem on his own as he was an adult.
Third time’s a charm
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Krispy Kutz owner Keith Fairfax lines up senior Blake Jackson. ting hair for more than 40 years and used to own a barbershop in Cincinnati. Webster has the ability to cut all styles of hair, but many of Krispy Kutz’s black customers prefer to have Fairfax cut their hair. Both barbers agree the shop’s uniqueness stems from this duality in cutting, but also from Fairfax’s work ethic. Although both barbers main
role is to cut hair, they enjoy conversing with their customers, meeting new people and working in a laidback environment where their customers can feel at ease. “A barbershop is a place for dudes,” Fairfax said. “Whatever you do, it stays right here. Some guys come in and don’t even get cut. They sit in a chair, read the newspaper, drink some coffee and be on their way.”
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At 2:15 a.m. on Friday, an officer observed a female student walking in the street toward him, holding a potted plant. When she saw the officer, she dropped the plant in the sidewalk area and began walking the other way. The officer detained the female, at which point she said, “My friend told me to do it,” and told the officer she hated peer pressure. When the officer asked where the pot of fake plants came from, she replied that it came from “the Mexican restaurant” and pointed in the direction of Fiesta Charra. The officer issued the female a citation for theft and had the female carry the plant back to the restaurant, which she found difficult as the pot was broken and the plants and soil were falling out.
NATIONAL California wildfires force 1,000 from homes Two raging wildfires caused evacuation and burned nearly two dozen structures. –NBC News
INTERNATIONAL Six killed, 15 wounded in East Ukraine city Two northern neighborhoods were shot down in the worst case of violence since a cease-fire on Sept. 5. –ABC News
At 9:12 p.m. on Friday, an officer stopped a car on the 200 block of S. Poplar St. to cite the driver for lack of headlights. When the officer asked to see the male student’s driver’s license, the male pulled out an Illinois license. Just before handing it to the officer, he paused and placed it in his other hand and pulled out a Connecticut license. The officer then asked to see the other license, at which point the male pulled out a third license. The male told the officer that he had originally lost his license and had a replacement made. The officer asked again to see the Illinois license, at which point the male handed it over and the officer ascertained that it was fake, while the Connecticut licenses were both legitimate. The officer cited the male for Certain Acts Prohibited for his possession of a fake ID.
Porch dweller At 1:21 a.m. on Saturday, an officer responded to a house on S. Campus Ave. in report of an unwanted person. Upon arriving, the officer observed a 19-year-old male passed out on the front porch. The residents reported that the male did not live with them and they did not know him. The male smelled strongly of alcohol and had apparently urinated on himself. The officer attempted several times to awaken the male before he became successful. When the male finally was conscious, he was unsure of his location. The officer summoned the Life Squad and cited the male for Use by Underage Persons.
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Gandolfini shines in his swan song, ‘The Drop’ REVIEW COREY BRUEGGEMEYER FOR THE MIAMI STUDENT
“Scarface.” “The Godfather.” “Goodfellas.” When one thinks of a classic gangster movie, images of lavish wealth and uncontrolled power come to mind. We walk into the theater expecting to see stacks of cash, mounds of cocaine and immeasurable violence, rarely taking notice of the Fredos and the Spiders of the gangster world that remain hidden in the shadows of mafia opulence. Michael Roskam’s “The Drop” delves deep into a dark, seedy world of true thug life never before displayed on the silver screen. Rather than focus on the dons of the mafia underworld, “The Drop” sheds light on the often-overlooked middlemen that receive all of the risk, but none of the glory. The film follows of the story of a local Brooklyn “drop bar,” a place where various illegal enterprises bring in dirty money to be laundered and collected by the mob. James Gandolfini (“The Sopranos,” “Zero Dark Thirty,” “In the Loop”) in his final film gives a stunning posthumous performance as Marv, a local bar owner of one of these “drop bars.” He articulates Marv’s resentment
and self-loathing in a way that would make any fan of film sad to see him go. His performance is suave yet effortless, a mark of a truly great artist that will forever be missed.
The intricate subplots perfectly shadowed the dark underbelly in which this film takes place.”
In spite of Gandolfini’s terrific performance in this film, it is really Tom Hardy that steals the show. Hardy has already demonstrated his brilliance in films like “The Dark Knight Rises,” “Warrior,” “Inception” and “Bronson,” but with this film he makes the case as being one of the best working actors in Hollywood. Hardy’ mix of impassive and expressive creates a brilliantly simple, yet esoteric character that drives this film to greatness. Hardy plays Bob, a lonely bartender whose life is inverted when gangsters invade the bar he works in, wrapping him into a complex story that involves the mob, his family and a pit bull. If it weren’t for this film’s subtly complex storyline and phenomenal
performances by the cast, it would be rather dull. Visually, this movie isn’t anything extraordinary: the editing isn’t that compelling, as certain scenes seem redundant or excessive, and the soundtrack fails to convey the dark, brooding mood that characterizes this film. However, Dennis Lehane’s terrific first screenplay shows why he is considered one of the best storywriters of our generation. Lehane has written many adapted novels such as “Gone Baby Gone,” “Shutter Island” and “Mystic River,” but he has made the seamless transition to original screenwriting with this film. Although the ending seemed a bit choppy, the intricate subplots perfectly shadowed the dark underbelly in which this film takes place. While this film is not without its flaws, a terrific screenplay and seamless performances by the cast made this movie great. “The Drop” perfectly captures the murky and desperate nature of the mafia underworld mainly through standout performances by Tom Hardy and James Gandolfini. This film represents the loss of one of the great character actors of our generation, simultaneously introducing the beginning of a new breed of filmmaker, captained by Hardy, Roskam and Lehane.
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St. Lucia to accompany Brick Street’s ‘90s Night MUSIC HANNAH FIERLE
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The dreamy and nostalgic electronic-pop sound of St. Lucia will take over Brick Street Bar & Restaurant tonight. The St. Lucia concert will begin at 8 p.m. Brick Street’s ‘90s Night with DJ Drew Davis will start immediately following the concert. Sponsored by Red Bull Sound Select, the electronic-pop artist Jean-Philip Grobler, known professionally as St. Lucia, will be accompanied by Rose Quartz and The Electric Sons. Oxford is the band’s first stop on their Midwest tour. Grobler, a classically trained musician from Johannesburg, South Africa, performed professionally with the Drakensberg Boys Choir School during his youth, according to his promotional website. After moving to Brooklyn, New York, Grobler teamed up with some friends to establish St. Lucia in 2010. After the band gained popularity within the New York City music scene, they signed with HeavyRoc Music. The act wooed production team, The Knocks, before signing to Columbia’s Neon Gold Records label. St. Lucia has released two EPs, “September” and “St. Lucia,” and one full-length album “When The Night.” The song “All Eyes On You” was used in ad campaigns for Taco Bell and Victoria’s Secret. St. Lucia has toured with Ellie
Goulding and Charlie XCX, and performed at popular music festivals including Firefly and Lollapalooza. St. Lucia blends right into the Tuesday night 90’s theme, as their unique, dreamlike electronic-pop style is inspired by artists like Madonna, Peter Gabriel and Fleetwood Mac of past decades. “MTV Artists” has likened St. Lucia’s sound to current musical influences of Icona Pop, Foxes, Imagine Dragons and Lana Del Rey. Grobler stays active in the music scene beyond St. Lucia. He has worked with artists such as Charli XCX, Foster the People and Passion Pit on remix tracks, as well as collaborations with big name DJs. He is the producer of the debut album of HAERTS, a band out of Brooklyn. The Midwest tour is sponsored by Red Bull Sound Select, a division of Red Bull that helps rising artists gain exposure to college audiences. After the show in Oxford, St. Lucia will continue on their Midwest tour, visiting Indiana University, University of Missouri and the University of Kansas. “The show is free to remove the restriction of cost from exposing students to wonderful new music,” Jeremy Brinling, WMSR Redhawk Radio music director who coordinated the concert, said. Brinling describes St. Lucia’s sound as “tropical and highly dance-able.” The show is free of cost with a RSVP to redbullsoundselect.com.
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GOAT GIDDY Goats were among the many animals offered at the Latin American and Caribbean UniDiversity Festival’s petting zoo Friday.
MU merchanise sells for scholarships FASHION RACHEL TRACY
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As a tool for students and alumni to find Miami University merchandise, ShopMiamiOH.com has found a new way to make those purchases meaningful. This website, launched a year ago, allows Miami fans to find stores close to them that sell merchandise. People are able to type in their zip code and see a list of stores nearby. There is a reason behind the buying of this merchandise, though. According to Samantha Stevens, manager of ShopMiamiOH. com, for every purchase of Miami University gear through this website, a percentage goes toward student scholarships. Fifty percent goes toward a general student scholarship fund and the other 50 percent goes toward the intercollegiate athletic scholarship fund, Stevens said.
This means you are not only buying merchandise to have, you are also helping raise money for scholarships at Miami. Stevens, who is also manager of Miami University Trademarks and Licensing, is in charge of updating the site to make sure the stores that are on the list are selling Miami merchandise at that time. “The more Miami merchandise we can sell, the more money we generate for Miami scholarships through royalties,” Stevens said. “And my goal is to make it easy for people to find Miami products when they need to.” This website is the middle man between the stores that sell the merchandise and the consumers making the purchase. ShopMiamiOH.com does not sell gear directly, but provides people with a list of stores that do supply Miami merchandise, Stevens said. According to Stevens, some of the merchandise through these retailers is similar to the merchandise
one would find in the Miami bookstore. There are also other pieces that are new or different from apparel found on campus. Plans for the website are to continue updating the site with new retailers and new merchandise, Stevens said. “Whether it’s locating a store near them, via their zip code, or ordering online, now alums and fans have another way to stay connected with the university,” Lisa Dankovich, director of university external relationships, said. ShopMiamiOH.com has a Facebook and Twitter page where they give away product samples and allow people to see what kind of deals they can get on Miami merchandise. “If fans want something and can’t find it all they have to do is send a tweet and they’ll have an answer within 24 hours,” Dankovich said. Connect with ShopMiamiOH on Twitter @ShopMiamiOH or on Facebook at “Miami University: Shop Miami.”
The newly rennovated Western Campus has paved way for Western Dining Commons, the newest dining experience added to Miami’s already impressive resume. Miami ranks 18th in the nation and first in the state of Ohio for its dining programs, according to thedailymeal.com’s third annual list of the “Best Colleges for Food in America.” The new dining hall, opened last semester, has dining options for all palates, including those with food allergies. However, the dining hall has benefits for those who without dietary restrictions as well. “It is really easy to eat healthy with the different options they give you,” first-year Pat Gulick said. The dining hall features six menus, ranging from a cup of tea to a sirloin steak. Students will find Greystone, Grill & Roast Station, International Station, Tea Hive and Salad & Deli Station. Each of these stations are known for their healthy options, especially Greystone. This market focuses on selling organic food and drinks.
First-year Hannah Jolly is a repeat customer of Salad & Deli Station because because of her love for the customizable salads. In fact, the station has over 50 toppings for students to create their perfect salad. If students with allergies are looking for a spot to eat, then there is a station created specifically with them in mind. The Allergen Free Station is free of the top eight allergens: dairy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy and wheat. This station is also gluten free. The Allergen Free Station is a favorite of sophomore Alison Treen. “It is not very crowded, and they have the same options as the other stations,” Treen said. Treen also likes the setup of the dining hall because of the size compared to other halls. “It is a lot bigger, and it’s also very aesthetically pleasing,” she said.The dining hall has a larger outside patio than other dining halls on campus which has a view of two stone bridges and the creek running beneath them. It also features more seating due to its larger size. The Western Dining Commons is open all seven days a week, and each station has different hours of operation.
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A perfect GPA and high grades should not be students’ main focus EDITORIAL
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From an early age, success in school is something we are told is of the utmost importance. At first it was simply gold stars stuck on a poster, then it became a chart with pluses and minuses that our parents would see. Eventually, letters on a report card and a small number known as our grade point average marked our success and defined our futures. Or so we thought. We’ve been thinking: how important are grades? Our whole lives we’ve been told over and over again that our grades and our GPA would make or break us; that without good grades, our futures are dim at best. However, we at The Miami Student are deciding to change the conversation. Grades may have been a defining part of our past, but we don’t believe grades will define our future. Before all the parents and firstyear students reading this start an angry mob outside our office, allow us to clarify. The Editorial Board thinks a good GPA can be an added bonus on a resume and
a mark of personal achievement. Grades were most certainly important in high school when we were applying to colleges, and are still valuable if students are continuing on to graduate school. However, for the average college student trying to complete a degree in four years and get a job offer after graduation, a high or low GPA is not something to constantly worry about or place on top of a list of priorities. Why do we attend school? Why do we go to class? Why do we study for exams? The answer to all of these is the same: to get experience, to get connections and to get a job. But our grades and our GPA will not necessarily result in a job offer. According to a poll conducted in 2007 by Peter D. Hart Research Associates, the number one thing employers look for in new college graduates is an ability to work well in teams, especially with those who are different from themselves. In this same poll, none of the top ten responses were related
to high grades or an impressive GPA. Employers were far more concerned with public speaking ability, creativity, problem solving and global understanding.
a group. Regardless of good grades or bad grades, employers and interviewers can sense if someone is intelligent and capable based on their application
So instead of stressing over having a 3.0 instead of 3.5, remind yourself (and your parents) that grades are not who you are.”
These are skills and experiences that college classes can give us. The Editorial Board agrees that attending class and working hard to grasp concepts is vital in being able to understand future problems in the workplace. However, a small number on a resume doesn’t tell future employers that someone is a confident speaker or an excellent problem solver. The other things on that resume – the internship experience, on-campus involvement and leadership experience – are what separate an individual from
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and interview. So have we been deceived our whole lives? Have we been pulling all-nighters during finals week for nothing? The Miami Student doesn’t think so. Although we don’t believe our GPAs determine our future success, we do understand the importance of what grades signify. They allow us to strive for something; it’s a way to gauge how well we understand the subject matter with an exact number. Grades give us something to be proud of and something to work towards; something to show
mom and dad at the end of the year. The motivation it takes to achieve a solid GPA is certainly beneficial for our future careers and experiences. There are all types of students – from those who focus solely on grades to those who choose to be involved in dozens of organizations and clubs, but have a low GPA because they’re so busy. We should celebrate and be proud of every type of student, and not dismiss someone simply because they didn’t get all As. There are plenty of people who failed in school and went on to become leaders of their fields, because grades in a classroom did not define their intelligence or ability. So instead of being stressed over having a 3.0 instead of 3.5, remind yourself (and your parents) that grades are not who you are. You are the president of an organization, an athlete on the field, and an intern at a top financial company. The world is at your fingertips, and one bad grade isn’t going to change that.
I like Starbucks, but I’m not a big pumpkin spice latte fan. I have about three drinks I tend to stick to, and that’s not one of them.”
RYAN WAGNER
JUNIOR, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION
What do you think of the Pumpkin Spice Latte obsession? It’s swept the nation and it’s ruining our lives. We have to make it every single day and we have to add pumpkin to everything now. Overall, it’s good for business, so I guess it’s not the worst thing that could happen.”
EMILY MARTIN KOFENYA BARISTA
Frankly, pumpkin spice lattes are more than just a drink. As cheesy as it may sound, they mark the start of fall for thousands of people. More than one customer has taken a sip of a PSL and said, ‘Wow, I guess fall really has started.’ We get just as excited as customers since it marks the end of frappuccino season.” ASHTON BURCH
SENIOR, STARBUCKS BARISTA
I’ve only ever had one Pumpkin Spice Latte. I think a lot of times people get them because they’re popular and a ‘limited time offer’ makes it feel more special than it is.”
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RULE OF THUMB CAREER FAIR THIS WEEK Get ready for campus to be swarmed with black business suits and stressed out faces. Ah, Career Fair is in the air. UNIDIVERSITY FESTIVAL Uptown lit up with multicultural fun this past weekend. Rumor has it President Hodge was spotted there busting a Latin American dance move. ISIS KILLS THIRD HOSTAGE A British aid worker named David Haines was beheaded by ISIS militants. He is now the third western captive to be killed. FLU SEASON We’ve started to see students coughing and sneezing, and unfortunately that means the cold and the flu are going around. Grab your hand sanitizer! TJ LANE ESCAPES LIMA PRISON The convicted killer and two other convicts escaped from a Lima, Ohio prison late last week. Although they were recaptured, we’re concerned about the security.
We need more ways to prevent and fight off sexual assaults on Miami’s campus BANDOLA’S BANTER SAFETY Swipe it on before a night out to New Bar, Brick Street or Three Trees and you’ll be safe. Dip your fingertips into your Redskin at Broken Clock or that Cosmo at TiniTuesdays and nothing bad will happen. Buy this product and your likelihood of being raped will decrease. Purchase “Undercover Colors” in order to combat yourself from men who are willing to take advantage of you, because your choice matters. This past summer, three men from the University of North Carolina stumbled upon an idea that would generate them publicity and hopeful profits. They believe their chemically engineered nail polish, will be a quick fix in combatting campus rape. “Undercover Colors” is their ingenious business venture in order to
stop sexual assaults specifically in places where alcoholic beverages are being poured. Their nail polish has been crafted to change colors when it comes in physical contact with Rohypnol, Xanax and GHB. It will supposedly give way to “any woman empowered to discreetly ensure her safety by simply stirring her drink with her finger. If her nail polish color changes, she’ll know that something is wrong.” Although I applaud their efforts, it is appalling to hear this perspective. A woman needs to go out of her way by using beauty products to protect herself from predators? Many will argue, “Just don’t buy it.” Just don’t donate to their cause or business venture. This is exactly what is wrong with the product itself. It has nothing to do with purchasing the nail polish; it deals with what happens when I don’t purchase it, will it be my fault if I get roofied at the side of the bar this weekend and potentially be raped? This product puts emphasis not on the perpetrator but the victim
himself or herself. Rape, specifically on college campuses, is a serious issue that is conquering colleges nationwide. Approximately 15 percent of women within their lifetime will be sexually assaulted. Look around, that is one out of five women in classes, sororities, sports teams and workplaces. In a study conducted by Center for Disease Control in 2009, 20 percent of college women by the time they are seniors will be victims of rape. Despite how euphoric we believe Miami to be, incidences such as sexual assault occur here in Oxford as well. As a campus, I believe that we should stand together against such horrific offenses in any way we can. Whether that’s joining one of Miami’s clubs or organizations, or simply educating yourself here, I believe that Miami could be a leader in combating sexual assault on college campuses. EVA BANDOLA
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Obama’s reluctance about ISIS is actually a good thing POLITICS As the United States prepares to wage war against the Islamic State (ISIS), reluctant isn’t exactly the word most American would like associated with their Commander in Chief. Yet, on the pages of The New York Times and the Washington Post, that’s exactly how columnists like David Brooks and David Ignatius have chosen to characterize President Obama. Perhaps reluctant isn’t the worst word to be used, though. As a descriptive word, it’s certainly better than detached – which up until this past Wednesday was probably the single word that described the president’s approach to confronting ISIS. At one point, the president called ISIS “the JV squad” of terror organizations. When an American journalist, James Foley, was brutally beheaded by ISIS, Obama issued a statement from Martha’s Vineyard and then proceeded to hit the links just five minutes later. And up until this past Wednesday, for all intents and purposes the White House plan was, we have no plan. So in a small turn, but one for the better, the president has moved from being detached to being reluctant. As a “reluctant leader,” the president has acknowledged that ISIS poses a credible threat to the United States. He’s coming to terms with the fact that if the United States does not act no one else will. And that if left unchecked ISIS will continue to capture more territory and brutally slaughter religious and ethnic minorities. In this way, reluctance represents a step towards engagement and U.S leadership. And in a time
like this, U.S. leadership is what the world needs. Currently the U.S. is looking to lead by organizing the international effort to degrade ISIS’s capabilities and take back the territory captured by the merciless terror organization. As former Secretary of State James Baker, a man who knows a thing or two about coalition building, noted on NBC’s Meet the Press, building a coalition means American boots will have to be on the ground. Despite what the president may hope, Baker correctly points out that other nations will not send troops or other forms of support if the nation’s organizing the effort is not similarly committed. Now, this does not mean the United States’ level of commitment has to reach the 500,000 troops it sent during the Gulf War, but it does mean the President should stop publicly declaring the option as off the table. Along these same lines, the president should be honest that the situation will require more airstrikes in Iraq, not less. In his speech, he curiously pointed to Somalia and Yemen. Those two countries have seen 136 less airstrikes on terrorists within their borders than Iraq this year. Neither of these options is ideal, but they just might be what is required at this moment. Obama is right to listen to the American public and move off of the sidelines. Hopefully in the coming days, the President comes full circle and embraces his role in the world and leads the charge to help the Iraqi people defeat ISIS. GREG DICK
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How to help a friend who is having suicidal thoughts Suicide. Such a scary word to most. Yet, to others, it’s a word that enters their minds everyday often lingering for longer than most people are comfortable knowing. So unless you can read minds, how do you help someone who is struggling? How do you help a friend? A common myth is that suicide is impulsive or it happens without warning but chances are, most individuals communicate their intent in some way. It’s about knowing what to look for and how to handle the situation. »» If you see a friend engaging in reckless behavior more so
than usual. »» If you notice their withdrawal from not just you, but from everyone and everything. »» If you notice their attitude about the future take a complete turn from hopeful to indifferent or hopeless. So next time you ask your friend how they’re doing, listen to their response, look them in the eyes and absorb their answer. Notice the detached tone to their response, the hollow chill in their stare, and try not to miss the brief flash of hope when you ask them how they’re doing. When someone talks about depression,
suicide, self-injurious behaviors, trauma and mental health as a whole, the stigma is so presently visible that it almost hurts to see. Here are a few tips for how to handle conversations about these topics: »» Show non-judgment »» Listen »» Ask directly about their safety »» Show some support »» Seek out support
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The ISIS conflicts demand more public discussion and understanding in America As tensions rise with foreign policy, students are more detached from the burden of war than ever MILAM’S MUSINGS POLITICS In a representative republic like the United States’, the march to war should never seem so inevitable and so easy, as it now does. Congress has acquiesced for the last six decades its power to declare war to the president and they seem prepared to do so again with the latest war against ISIS. Congress acquiescing this responsibility and power also means they acquiesce the voices of the American people. Since, in theory, they are the elected representatives we send to Washington to represent us, if they are leaving the decisionmaking to one person, the president, then there is no recourse for the American people. Sure, it is true that 71 percent of Americans support strikes against ISIS in Iraq and 65 percent support expanding those strikes to ISIS in Syria, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll. But it is also true that 59 percent of Americans, according to the same poll, see ISIS as a “very serious threat” to the vital interests of the United States. The former poll
data is informed by the latter, which itself is bolstered by the fear-mongering from cable news pundits and hawkish politicians. The New York Times quotes Daniel Benjamin, former State Department counterterrorism adviser, as saying the public discussion about the ISIS threat has been a “farce.” Which it has been; when you have people like Sen. Lindsey Graham on Fox News Sunday, saying, “This president needs to rise to the occasion before we all get killed back here at home,” you can see why many Americans are fearful. Since ISIS poses no immediate threat to the United States, then in a representative republic, we should have full-fledged debates from proponents and opponents of striking ISIS on the floor of Congress. But for those in Congress, it’s also a political calculation. This close to a mid-term election, members of Congress don’t want to be on the hook if this goes wrong. Imagine that: war distilled down to a political calculation. President Obama believes he has the authority to launch strikes against ISIS in Iraq and Syria and anywhere they may be under the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), which allowed for military force against those responsible for the 9/11 attacks and the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 which allowed
for military action against Iraq. However, the 2001 AUMF was only for al-Qaeda and “affiliated forces.” al-Qaeda and ISIS are rivals. the 2002 AUMF applies to the Iraqi government. The 13-year old legislations hardly envelopes strikes in Syria. Even more perplexing is that President Obama was looking to repeal the 2001 AUMF back in May of 2013. “So I look forward to engaging Congress and the American people in efforts to refine, and ultimately repeal, the AUMF’s mandate,” he said in a speech at the National Defense University. He worried about Americans being on a “perpetual wartime footing” and being “drawn into more wars we don’t need to fight.” Yet, here we are a year later. In his speech on the eve of 9/11, President Obama became the fourth consecutive president to announce strikes on Iraq to the American people. At 24, all I’ve known is a perpetual wartime footing. We have not “degraded and destroyed” al-Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan and Iraq, as Obama now nonsensically seeks to do to ISIS. Instead, we have continued to make more enemies all over the world, including a nasty group like ISIS that even Al Qaeda disavows. With an additional 475 troops pledged by Obama to Iraq, the total
number is about 1,600 troops in the country. It’s only a matter of time until more American blood is shed in Iraq. In a 2007 Boston Globe Q&A, an emerging star on the political stage said this: “The president does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve stopping an actual or imminent threat to the nation.” That emerging star was Senator Obama. It seems clear that Senator Obama, the same Senator Obama that opposed the Iraq War, but now uses its legal authorization as justification in strikes against ISIS, would be one of President Obama’s fiercest critics. In 2011, President Obama authorized strikes against Libya without Congressional authorization. Last year when contemplating strikes against Syria, Secretary of State John Kerry said President Obama didn’t need Congress’ approval. In his latest speech, President Obama said he has the lawful authorization to strike ISIS in Iraq and Syria, even while admitting they do not pose an imminent risk. It is far past time for Democrats to realize the failure Obama has been on foreign policy. He’s continued and exacerbated Bush’s “War on Terror” legacy. While he may not be as bellicose as a John McCain or even
a Hillary Clinton, his actions speak for themself. When the Iraq War was ramping up in 2002 and then launched in March of 2003, I was barely a teenager, unable to voice discontent or stand with the millions of protesters around the world. Then, unlike today, The New York Times and other major media outlets rolled over for the Bush administration. For instance, The Times withheld reporter James Risen’s report, “C.I.A. Aides Feel Pressure In Preparing Iraqi Report.” until after the invasion. “Note to young journalists: You all complain about how pre-war intel was handled in 2002/2003. So how are you going to be remembered?” Risen Tweeted Sep. 10. Sometimes it seems futile. War in America does appear inevitable and perpetual. After all, we are more detached from the burden of war and its consequences than ever. Specifically, here at Miami, students are likely to skip over a 1,000word foreign policy piece in favor of the latest drunken escapades in the Police Beat. Apathy and pessimism would be a cool comfort against this seeming futility, but when it comes to the seriousness of war, I dare not acquiesce. I’m going to raise hell. BRETT MILAM
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after 63 days for “good behavior.” Other incidents occurred in 2002 and 2010, to which he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor domestic-battery charges. In a recent interview Mayweather said “Like I’ve said in the past, no bumps, no bruises, no nothing. With O.J. and Nicole, you seen pictures. With Chris Brown and Rihanna, you seen pictures. With [Chad] Ochocinco and Evelyn, you seen pictures. You guys have yet to see any pictures of a battered woman, a woman who says she was kicked and beaten [by me]. So I just live my life and try to stay positive, and try to become a better person each and every day.” (Not exactly a declaration of his innocence). In regards to the Ray Rice situation, he added “I think there’s a lot worse things that go on in other people’s households, also. It’s just not caught on video, if that’s safe
to say. You know I wish Ray Rice nothing but the best. He’s probably going through a lot right now because football is his love. It’s no different with me being in the fight game if they told me, ‘You know Floyd, you signed the biggest deal in sports history [with Showtime/ CBS] and a couple months later the deal is taken away from you’ -it’s like ‘Oh man.’ It’s not really the money. It’s the love of the sport.” One can only hope that we hold all athletes, despite their production level, to the same high standards of moral conduct. Just because Mayweather is the best boxer of his generation and Rice is declining as a running back doesn’t mean that the former should get a pass and the latter is now expendable. Athletes (and people) who beat women should be treated the same (i.e. HARSHLY) and maybe if the public comes with the same fervor against boxing as they did against the NFL, then this just might happen.
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information but also have access to free mental health screenings. Although he has played a major role in these and other developments in SCS, Alishio is quick to acknowledge he could not have accomplished anything alone. He said his staff has had an integral role in each achievement and their efforts have not gone unnoticed. “One of the things that stands out to me about this position, about this award, is that it doesn’t feel to me like an individual award. It’s about the people that I work with,” Alishio said. “I’ve been blessed with wonderful staff. If we’ve had success it’s been because of that.” As Ellram noted in the recommendation letter to the University Senate, Alishio and his staff have been able to effectively handle the increasing demand placed on their services, without many additional resources. Last school year, 10 percent of Miami students used the SCS, Alishio said, and he estimated that 40 percent of students will use it during their time at the university. These numbers represent a dramatic increase from 1992, Alishio’s first year as director, when the percentages were 3 and 10 respectively. Alishio attributed the rise to a generational difference — students are more likely to seek help for mental health problems now than they were in the past and he said he is proud of the effort made by the
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there and received a lot of professional experience … that helped him get to where he is today,” Zalac said. Paul Hamill, a 1986 alumnus who traveled to both Hong Kong and Sweden with AISEC during his time at Miami, reached out to Hebein and Zalac to offer both his support and that of Anderson’s, who he connected with while in Hong Kong. Anderson, a Mason, Ohio, resident who is currently President and General Manager of LensCrafters in North America, credits his own success to his AIESEC internship experience in Hong Kong and,
according to Hebein and Zalac, is eager to become involved with the organization that helped cultivate his career. At the informational meeting, he will discuss his path to a successful career, focusing on the incredible impact that AIESEC has had on his life. Hebein, a social justice major, said he hopes to volunteer in Central or South America this winter to teach students English. Zalac, a finance major, said he hopes the Miami chapter of AIESEC will soon have enough members to eventually allow students worldwide to intern in Southwestern Ohio. AIESEC flyer advertising informational meeting.
the reunion, day two will showcase Miami journalism professor Kathy Conkwright’s screening, “Training for Freedom: How Ordinary People in an Unusual Time & Unlikely Place Made Extraordinary History.” The screening is a working collaboration of Conkwright, Jacqueline Johnson and Miami’s Media, Journalism and Film students, which they started last March of 2014. The screening will take place at the Oxford Community Center and will show the emotional story of the 1964 Freedom Summer orientation sessions that were held on Western College for Women. “Students helped gather research and develop the project,” she said. “And then we shot interviews with people from the 1964 campaign.” According to Conkwright, Western Campus looks exactly as it did in 1964 when the Freedom Summer campaign took place. The volunteers and Civil Rights leaders that took part in the movement were in-
terviewed in the exact spots where they worked together for equality many decades ago. “It was just such a monumental time and having these people come back to the sacred place where it all happened,” Conkwright said. “It’s been a huge privilege to meet and talk to these people.” Jacqueline Johnson, the conference organizer and head activist of the Freedom Summer reunion, has been planning both the reunion and conference since early 2013. “We really wanted to provide the two-day reunion instead of one day for all of the attendees to catch up on old times and celebrate 50 years,” Johnson said. According to Johnson, there are already 300 people registered online for the reunion. “I think many students should register to come because there will be a mixture of documentaries, presentations, performances, music, theatre and overall great information from what happened on campus during 1964,” Johnson said.
counseling center to foster an environment where getting treatment for a mental health issue is no longer stigmatized as weird or weak. “I think what’s gratifying about this award, on top of what it says about the staff and what we’ve been able to accomplish, is what it says about the decreasing stigma about mental health services,” Alishio said. “We work really hard to decrease the stigma about seeking mental health counseling services among Miami students.” SCS is trying to have a stronger presence on campus through events like the upcoming Suicide Prevention Week, Sept 17-26, and is working on creating a group similar to “Safe-Space” for the LGBTQ community, only for mental health illnesses. The goal is to designate and train faculty, staff and student members to be an available resource for other students who may be struggling. Seeing progress and development in SCS programs is one of the most rewarding parts of the job, Alishio said, but even the fruition of his projects cannot match the pride he feels in his work with individual patients — the reason he received his doctoral degree in clinical psychology in 1984 from Miami. “I don’t do as much individual therapy as I used to do but I still do some and I have to say that that is, and probably has always been, the most rewarding thing for me,” he paused, as if remembering a certain experience.“To work with an indi-
vidual student, to get to know them in depth, and to watch them grow and heal.” For Alishio, that is what his effort has always been about. The Distinguished Service plaque, which rests on a bookshelf in Alishio’s office, serves as a poignant reminder that his work does not go unnoticed by his peers. “There are a lot of people on campus that are deserving of this, so what is incredibly humbling about this is that there are some people on campus who felt strongly enough about me and the work that I do that they would write in my favor,” Alishio said. More than a few Miami employees took the time to write about Alishio’s merits and why he is so deserving of the award, according to the document to the University Senate, which quoted several nominators full of praise for the modest, hardworking man. One nominator wrote, “Kip Alishio personifies Miami’s motto, Prodesse Quam Conspici. The fact that he serves without seeking recognition only strengthens his case for this award.” Alishio’s many contributions to the wellbeing of Miami University students, faculty and staff is no longer without recognition. He has set the bar high for those who will follow him as recipients of the Distinguished Service Award, a man who embodies the motto, “To accomplish without being conspicuous,” a man whose life is spent listening to anyone who takes a seat on his brown leather couch.
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STEEL MY HEART AWAY (Left): The Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band plays Reggae music at the UniDiversity Festival Friday night at the Uptown Park. (Right): Amazon John with the Silly Safari lets a Kinkajou, a rainforest mammal native to Central and South America, eat gummy bears out of a young, audience member’s hands.
Men’s and Women’s teams outrun competition at Miami Invitational CROSS COUNTRY GRACE REMINGTON
FOR THE MIAMI STUDENT
The Miami University men’s and women’s cross country teams headed into Saturday’s Miami Invitational with hopes of extending their conference lead over Ohio University, and they did just that. The women swept top four of the top five spots, and the men claimed 10 of the top 20. For the women, it was senior Jess Hoover who led the way. She started out strong and maintained a 100-yard lead for the majority of the race. Hoover finished first with a time of 17:19. Senior Anna Lamb finished 14 seconds behind Hoover to claim the second spot and a time of 17:33. Senior Melissa Girgis and junior Laura Bess finished in fourth and fifth. Sophomore Brenna Poulsen rounded out Miami’s half of the top ten by taking seventh place. “This is what I thought we were all along,” head coach Kelly Phillips said. After a less-than-average FROM FOOTBALL »PAGE 10
Scott for a three-yard touchdown. Green punched it in for Michigan on its next drive and the Wolverines took a 17-10 lead into halftime. The Wolverines made it 24-10 early in the fourth quarter on a blown coverage by Miami. Sophomore tight end Jake Butt was wide open on a wheel route for a 29-yard touchdown. “They ran fake a screen, we’re in man coverage,” Martin said. “Our guy doesn’t look at his guy, which was rampant all day. There was 40 times that we cut guys loose in man coverage, which is unconscionable, but that’s where we’re at.”
performance in a humid 95-degree meet last weekend, Phillips was elated to see her ’Hawks race to their full potential. “I’m so excited,” Phillips said. “They all came together and ran hard at the front from the start.” On the men’s side, junior Joe Stewart led the Red and White. He placed second with a time of 14:50. In his first race of the season, Stewart managed to set a new record for the course alongside Ohio University’s Kurt Stienmuller, who won with a time of 14:46. The previous record was set last year by Miami’s Dave Wing at 14:55. “It was a great opener for Joe,” head coach Warren Mandrell said. Senior Daniel Garleb returned to the top five with a fourth place finish and a time of 15:10. “It was nice to have Dan back in there,” Mandrell said. “He’s been doing a lot better during this last week and a half.” Another runner Mandrell was impressed with is redshirt freshman Andrew Dusing. Dusing ran a 15:13 to place fifth. It was his first time scoring for the team. Being on home territory had much to do with the
RedHawks’ success. “The girls loved racing at home,” Phillips said. “The atmosphere was fantastic, there was a great vibe, and the weather was perfect. They were fired up from the moment they stepped on the course.” Mandrell thinks some of his runners may have gotten a little too excited about the home environment. A few members of the squad began the race in the front, but started racing “way over their heads” and ended up below the top ten. “Sometimes that extra enthusiasm at home can backfire a bit,” Mandrell said. However, Mandrell was content with his group of five through eight runners. They each crossed the finish line within three seconds of each other. “They went out and were very aggressive,” Mandrell said. “The real key is how close together the pack was.” The women have a break until Saturday, Sept. 27 when they travel to Minneapolis for the Roy Griak Invitational. The men will continue their campaign this Saturday at the Woody Greeno Nebraska Invitational in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Miami was unable to get any closer, despite chances. “[Down] 24-10, we got the ball, we got the call we wanted,” Martin said. “We got seven guys blocking four. [Redshirt sophomore WR] Rokeem [Williams], who is a very inconsistent route runner runs a great stinking route, sticks the corner outside, the corner bites, he breaks the post, he’s wide open, it should be 24-17 and we can’t block them seven-onfour. Credit to Michigan obviously, but it is sad when you’re blocking seven on four and you’ve got a guy running open for a touchdown and you don’t even have a chance to throw.”
Despite the 0-3 start and 19game losing streak, Martin thinks the RedHawks will get things turned around. “We’re gonna get it turned around,” Martin said. “I think we’re gonna win next week. I thought we were gonna win this week. I’m stupid, so I don’t know. It takes a lot of hits to the head for me to stop trying to push the dang door open. There are areas that we’ve identified that we know we have to change or we’re not going to win. And we’re trying hard to change them.” Miami’s next chance to turn it around comes 7 p.m. Saturday against the University of Cincinnati in the Battle for the Bell.
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powerful nation, but there is also a collective feeling of entitlement to such a redemption, he explained. Lisa Skryzhevska, professor of Geography at Miami’s Hamilton campus, cited the Russian media as the driving force behind this national mentality. “When I went to Russia, information from the media was completely upside down,” she said. Neringa Klumbyte, an anthropology professor specializing in Eastern Europe and Lithuania, likewise agreed with the importance of the media’s role in the progression of these conflicts.
No one is sacred. No one is innocent.” BEN SUTCLIFFE
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“That viewpoint is being artificially prolonged and intensified by the complete Russian control of the media,” she said. Sutcliffe also commented on the omnipresence of Putin’s media control. “You’re simply bombarded with this pro-Putin, pro-separatist, anti-Ukraine, anti-West, antiNATO tirade that is ongoing,” Sutcliffe said. One student, in regards to the image which our own media has developed of Russia’s infamous leader, asked the panel whether our perception of Putin is too radical or fairly legitimate. In response, Sutcliffe further outlined the motivation behind Putin’s genuinely devoted electorate. The Russians had been faced with the same question every democratic government must face — Do we want social stability or freedom? “Historically, freedom loses, every single time,” he said. So where do we as Americans, known to be defenders of liberty and democracy, stand in this conflict? Grek and Sutcliffe both addressed this issue, highlighting the hypocrisy that Russians see
in American criticism of Russia’s role in the violence in light of our past aggressive actions in Iraq and the surrounding areas of the Middle East. “Clearly America has lost the moral right to critique other people for their aggression,” Sutcliffe said. “Unfortunately, all these things are really helping Putin.” As for the status of the ceasefire, just this Sunday heavy fighting broke out in northern Donetsk, killing at least six people, the most large-scale violence since the uneasy agreement established on Sept. 5. Considering Sunday’s events and the very tentative nature of the cease-fire, every member of the panel recognized the potential for further, if more serious conflict. “War may happen every day,” said Klumbyte. One thing is for certain; if any further violence arises, the world will be looking to America to decide how to take action. Up to this point, NATO has focused its efforts on placing sanctions on Russia and could choose to continue with that plan if necessary. Grek said he believes doing so would only perpetuate Russia’s view of America as materialistic and encourages Russians to proudly provide their country with more Russian goods and fewer American imports. Another aspect of the conflict on which every panelist agreed was the complex nature of this crisis. Both sides are guilty but are also each supported by idealistic, motivated individuals with an ultimate goal in mind, one which they genuinely believe to be the best. As Sutcliffe said on the issue, “No one is sacred. No one is innocent.” For any students interested in learning more about Russia and Eastern Europe, the Havighust Center for Russian and Post-Soviet Studies is holding a colloquia series, “Security, Sovereignty, and Power—Eurasia,” on Mondays from 11:30 to 12:50 in Room 209 of Harrison Hall Sept. 15 through Nov. 10 to cover topics ranging anywhere from the KGB to the Romanian Truth. Commission.
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The Miami University football walks onto the field before the game (left), jets fly above The Big House in Ann Arbor, Michigan (middle) and fifth-year senior quarterback Andrew Hendrix prepares to take a snap in a shotgun during Miami’s 34-10 loss to the University of Michigan.
MU falls to 0-3 with 34-10 loss to Wolverines FOOTBALL TOM DOWNEY SPORTS EDITOR
The Miami University football team kept it close for much of the game, but the University of Michigan came away with a 34-10 victory. The RedHawks (0-3) have now lost 19 straight games, one short of matching the longest winless mark in school history. “This is the best football game we’ve played this year,” head coach
Chuck Martin said. “Marshall, obviously second-best and last week, we set football back about 50 years.” The Wolverines outgained the ’Hawks 460-198, but the RedHawks were down just 24-10 at the start of the fourth quarter. The Wolverines did most of their damage on the ground, racking up 276 yards on the ground. The majority of the Wolverine rushing attack came in the fourth quarter, when they picked up 128 yards. “I feel like as a defense we played aggressively and we came out with
a lot of energy and played our assignments well,” junior linebacker Kent Kern said. “In the second half, I think we got worn down a little bit and got away from what we were supposed to do. It’s all correctable things, we just need to do them right next week.” Sophomore Derrick Green was the Wolverines’ workhorse, picking up 137 yards and two scores on 22 carries. Fifth-year senior Quinten Rollins continued his strong play, recording six tackles and an interception.
RedHawks roll to 3-0 win over IPFW SOCCER JUSTIN WOODS
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Most of us don’t work Sundays, but for the Miami University soccer team, it was just another day at the office. In its first home game of the season, Miami (4-1) claimed the win in convincing 3-0 fashion over the Indiana University – Purdue University Mastodons (1-6). After an anxious, untidy start to the game, Miami settled down and took complete control, outshooting IPFW 28-3. “It’s the old John Wooden thing – play quickly but don’t rush,” Miami head coach Bobby Kramig said. “We talked about being a tad more deliberate with what we’re doing in the final third and a little more controlled. I think it worked.” The first Miami goal came at the 25 minute mark as a result of senior midfielder Kelsey Dinges’ quick turn on the right side of the box and powerful strike into the far corner of the net. The RedHawks found a more consistent run of play after Dinges’ goal and entered halftime with a 1-0 lead. Miami added scores
from freshman forward Kat Zalar in the 51st minute and sophomore midfielder Jenna Weiner in the 86th minute. “Today was an important game for us momentum-wise because we’re coming off a few big wins,” Zalar said. “It was great for us to come out in our first home game with a bang and win 3-0.” The crucial second goal was Zalar’s second of the season. The freshman struck the game winner against Butler University, leading the RedHawks to the Boilermaker Challenge Cup title.
was Miami’s third in five tries. In contrast, it was the first time the ’Hawks have scored three goals in a single game all season. “We were very aggressive,” Kramig said. “We were a little bit more aggressive in and around the penalty area looking to take a few more shots. It’s hard to score if you don’t shoot the ball.” Before the game, the RedHawks hosted a picnic for McCulloughHyde Memorial Hospital cancer patients and their families. Fans had the opportunity to celebrate Miami goals by support-
Never could I have imagined coming in my freshman year and scoring goals in my first few games.” KAT ZALAR
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“Never could I have imagined coming in my freshman year scoring two goals in the first few games,” Zalar said. “It’s been amazing. As a team we’re playing amazing. We’re all playing really well together.” Rock solid defense once again proved to be the hallmark of the RedHawks as Sunday’s shutout
ing the Pam Porter Endowment, which benefits the oncology unit at McCullough-Hyde. Donation buckets will be passed around following every Miami home goal this season. The RedHawks take the field again 4 p.m. Friday against Marshall University at Miami Soccer Field.
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Sophomore midfiedler Jenna Weiner dribbles the ball up the pitch during Miami’s 3-0 win over IPFW. Weiner notched a goal in the 86th minute during the game.
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Rollins was involved in a forced fumble, but wasn’t credited. He was credited, however, with the MidAmerican Conference East Defensive Player of the Week. Michigan took an early lead after notching a field goal on its first drive. As was the case in the first two games, mistakes hurt the RedHawks’ early. On its first drive, Miami had a false start, a delay of game and an interception on consecutive plays. Michigan took advantage of the opportunity and took a 10-0 lead on a touchdown pass from se-
nior quarterback Devin Gardner to redshirt sophomore wide receiver Amara Darboh. The RedHawks didn’t quit though, and bounced back thanks to a pair of turnovers. Rollins intercepted Gardner, leading to a Miami field goal. The RedHawks then forced another turnover on a pooch kick that Michigan fumbled. Fifth-year senior quarterback Andrew Hendrix found senior wide receiver Dawan FOOTBALL »PAGE 9
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Miami . . . . . 3 Longwood . . 1
Indiana . . . . .1 Miami . . . . . . 0
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NDSU . . . . . 3 Miami . . . . . . 1
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Ray Rice not the only athlete with domestic violence issues RINARD’S RUNDOWN COLUMN
Ever since the knowledge of the NFL’s botched investigation of the domestic violence charges were made public, there has been an increase in demands by fans to hold players more accountable for their actions in regards to domestic violence. The league even added strict penalties for players that are caught participating in this behavior, so it would seem that we are holding athletes to higher standards when it comes to domestic violence. But what about when that athlete is the highest paid athlete in the world, the face of his sport, has been implicated in domestic violence on four different occasions, and even spent time in jail for it while managing to continue
his career? This is the dilemma with Floyd Mayweather. Coming off his rematch with Marcos “Chino” Maidana, the man named “Money” was rumored to be in discussions with Manny Pacquiao’s camp about having two fights in 2015, which would be the two most lucrative paydays in boxing history as Mayweather is seeking to end his career undefeated. While this was going on, his former girlfriend brought a civil lawsuit against him for battering and tormenting her, holding her against her will, holding her at gunpoint and posting to one of his social media pages a sonogram supposedly showing her pregnant with his twins and claiming she had an abortion. The boxer was sentenced to 90 days of jail in 2012 following a 2010 incident that featured hairpulling, arm-twisting and punching his then-girlfriend in front of their children. He was released COLUMN »PAGE 8
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Senior cross country runner Jess Hoover’s time at the Miami Invitational, good enough to earn her first place. For more, see pg. 9.