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New Miami website kicks up controversy Lack of GLBTQ web content has students questioning Miami’s priorities

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BY KATIE TAYLOR EDITOR IN CHIEF

Controversy over a portion of Miami University’s new website has students pointing fingers at the administration.

During the transition to the new domain, the portion of Miami’s website with resources for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (GLBTQ) community was cut from 26 pages of links, photos and contact information, to a twoparagraph blurb.

Director of University News and Communications Claire Wagner said the lack of content is not permanent, and is a result of the complex nature of the digital project, which is ongoing.

Matt Metzler, 14’ Miami alumnus and former co-president of Spectrum — Miami’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (GLBTQ) student organization — expressed his disappointment.

“I would like to think that it was not an intentional slight against the GLBTQ community here or against anyone in the Office of Diversity Affairs,” Metzler said. “But I do think even if it is unintentional, it still communicates that the GLBTQ com-

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munity and other diverse minority communities on campus aren’t necessarily Miami’s biggest priority.”

In response, Metzler dragged the issue into the social media spotlight with a story published in Brickwork magazine, a progressive Oxford publication unaffiliated with the university. As one of the magazine’s co-editors, he was involved in the launching of the hashtag circulating Twitter, #ErasedAtMU. “We wanted to make a big splash on social media and hopefully extend that to, not only the GLBTQ community, but any other minority community at Miami who feel they might not be represented very

well on Miami’s website right now,” he said.

The new Assistant Director of Diversity Affairs, Shevonne Nelson, took on her role as the coordinator of GLBTQ Services in July. Prior to her hiring, the position remained empty for a year. Though she felt Metzler’s article headline and the hashtag were too strong, she recognized the issue at hand and acknowledged the need for a solution.

“Our website is lacking; I’m going to be honest,” Nelson said. “But the services and the support we provide students was not and is not erased, even if our website is not fully functional.”

New alcohol taskforce seeks to solve recurring substance abuse problem

BY ELLEN HANCOCK FOR THE MIAMI STUDENT

A Miami University taskforce designed to evaluate the state of high risk alcohol and drug use is seeking to empower students to make safe choices in order to improve the academic and civic lives of the university and surrounding Oxford community.

Headed by co-chairs Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Health Susan Lipnickey and Director of Student Wellness Rebecca Baudry, this taskforce plans to evaluate both the problems and resources on campus in order to implement newer, more effective resources for students.

Lipnickey said in order to analyze where Miami students’ high risk drug and alcohol use stands in relation to other schools, a pair of fresh eyes will be brought to Miami’s campus.

“We are bringing in a consultant from outside that is going to be doing something called an environmental scan,” Lipnickey said. “It will just get an idea of all the things that are currently in place, what we have, what’s working and also maybe what’s not.”

Already, Miami offers a multitude of alcohol prevention and

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awareness programs.

Last fall the Office of Student Wellness launched the Just Call campaign in order to educate students about signs of alcohol and drug abuse and encourage them to call for emergency assistance if they see those signs in a fellow student.

Miami also requires all incoming freshmen students to complete an online class called AlcoholEdu, which seeks to educate students about alcohol use, abuse and prevention methods. Miami also offers a similar program called CHOICES for certain student groups and organizations with tendencies for binge drinking, such as Greek organizations and athletic teams.

In addition to preventative measures, Miami requires students with alcohol violations, such as underage drinking or the use of false identification, to take one of several alcohol education programs.

Although Miami is not lacking in alcohol and drug prevention education programs, the use of high risk alcohol and drug abuse continues to run rampant and some students see the taskforce to be a lost cause.

“Students will always find a way around any prevention measures,” sophomore Alex Grieselding said. “Apart from lowering

the drinking age, I don’t think you can prevent college students from underage drinking.”

According to Lipnickey, Miami is not alone when it comes to highrisk alcohol and substance abuse.

Universities throughout the country face similar issues with underage and excessive drinking.

“I think that if you read the literature and what’s happening around the country we are not unique … we are all facing the same issues,” Lipnickey said.

While substance-related accidents reached an all time high last year with five student deaths, Lipnickey said there is no relation between that and the taskforce creation.

“Actually, this is not the first attempt at the formation of this kind of group. Before, there was another attempt under Dr. Garland, the president prior to President Hodge. There was a group that was brought together to look at highrisk drinking and there were a series of recommendations made back then but I think this group that we have formed will hopefully give a broader view.”

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Metzler’s biggest concern is for incoming students who are unable to find the resources they need. Until yesterday, after attention was brought to the issue, the contact information of the new GLBTQ Services Coordinator was not listed on the website.

In the midst of the conflict, confusion over who is responsible for the GLBTQ Services page surfaced.

According to Director of Student Affairs Budget and Technology Tim Kresse, website creation was delegated to various offices within Student Affairs. GLBTQ Services falls under the Office of Diversity Affairs.

...the services and the support we provide students was not and is not erased, even if our website is not fully functional.”

SHEVONNE NELSON GLBTQ COORDINATOR

Diversity Affairs Director, Gerald Yearwood, declined to comment on the website overhaul.

Nelson said a meeting has been scheduled this week to make headway on the project and provide GLBTQ students with the resources they need. She is dedicated to mak-

ing students feel comfortable, safe and welcome, and has made herself available since taking the position a month ago.

Assistant Director of the Armstrong Student Center (ASC) Adam Leftin, responsible for creating the ASC portion of the university website, said the focus should be turned to the work Diversity Affairs and GLBTQ Services has accomplished through the transition.

“It took so many different people at the university really stepping up to try and make sure that the students last year (during the move into the ASC and website change) received the services and events that type of student-population really needs, to feel that support; no one should feel erased.”

Metzler acknowledged the past success of GLBTQ Services on Miami’s campus, but encouraged the administration to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

“I would just like to communicate to [incoming students]… that there is a very strong and supportive GLBTQ community on this campus,” Metzler said. “We’re still really active and there are a lot of things going on this year that they’ll be able to get involved in even if they can’t necessarily find that information online right now.”

Miami Makeover

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While Miami students were taking a three-month hiatus from schoolwork and exams, the university underwent quite the makeover. From construction and renovations, to bike lanes and red chairs, Miami was far from idle this summer. As students settle back into life in Oxford, many will notice significant changes and improvements to campus. »» Red chairs in Millett »» Goggin renovations completed »» Renovations to Lewis Place »» Miami coffee sold Uptown »» Western renovations completed »» Mcfarland and Anderson Hall renovations completed »» Bike lane added to Spring Street »» On-campus parking hours changed to allow parking an hour earlier (6 p.m.) »» BCRTA bus system hours adjusted »» East Quad residence halls

fenced off to begin renovations of Collins, Dennison, Symmes, Dorsey and McBride »» New dining hall being built while Erickson is renovated to become additional living space »» New traffic signal at intersection of Patterson and Route 73 (Oxford Trenton Road) »» Kreger Hall reopens »» Culler Hall is now temporary home of geography and geology departments while Shideler is renovated

In 2005 Miami President James Garland announced his retirement after four decades in academia. “I’ve decided to retire for the same reason that anyone decides to retire,” he said. “I’ve decided that it is time to move on and do something new.”

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POSTER ROLLERCOASTER Sophomore Walker Caldwell takes advantage of the annual Art Print and Poster Sale going on from 9 AM - 6:30 PM this week in Armstrong.

Remembering Risser, former MU President

BY KELLY HIGGINSON FOR THE MIAMI STUDENT

The death of one of Miami University’s own, President Emeritus Paul Risser, has left students and faculty reflecting on all he left behind. Although Risser is no longer with us, his legacy has helped to shape Miami into what it is today.

Paul Risser, 74, died Thursday, July 10, in Norman, Okla. according to Miami University website.

Among many strengths, Risser was known for one in particular — his ability to listen to others. He would schedule numerous dinners at Lewis Place, Risser’s home and the traditional home of residing Miami presidents, to discuss education and relevant issues pertaining to the university.

Former Professor of English William Gracie knew Risser and attended the discussions held at Lewis Place.

“He really listened to faculty, and I think that is a very important attribute to any university president,”

Gracie said. “He would sit there and take notes on what faculty members were telling him about the institution.”

Richard Nault, vice president of Student Affairs during Risser’s time at Miami, also attended these discussions.

“He loved bringing diverse people across campus to talk. He was great at leading creative discussion and a very great scholar,” Nault said.

Risser’s career began at Miami University in 1993 when he started his term. It only took off from there, as he moved to the University of Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, where he was the university chancellor in 2002.

Risser had a keen sense of the university’s needs when he began his presidency, which he believed to be better and more advanced technology around campus, according to Nault.

He strived to implement a hightech learning environment by linking students and faculty campus-

wide to data and video networks, university officials said.

“Before his presidency, Miami was not up to date with modern and effective technology, so he pushed for that very hard,” Nault said.

Another mission that Risser took very seriously was changing the mascot name from Miami Redskins to the Miami RedHawks.

“We had that unfortunate mascot name and he decided to have a big discussion about it in Millet Hall,” Gracie said. “Risser said, ‘Whether you want the name to change, or you want it to stay the same, please come down to Millet Hall. I want to hear what you have to say.’”

Although the official name of Miami RedHawks did not change until Risser’s term at Miami was over, it was he who initially sparked the movement to rename the mascot.

In addition to Risser’s motivated and driven academic mission for Miami, Nault said he is also remembered by his wonderful sense of humor.

“He had a great sense of humor, when we were stressed about an issue he was always able to break the tension with a joke,” Nault said.

Risser’s resilience and positive attitude also contributed to his success at Miami.

“I think universities are tough places, and having someone who can keep perspective is really good, he never got rattled, he always had good news,” Nault said.

Gracie will forever remember all the times that Risser and fellow faculty members spent together.

“He was a very fine person, and a very excellent president that was here too briefly,” Gracie said.

Risser’s ability to lead a university through patience, humor and

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careful listening continues to live on at Miami.

He is survived by his wife, Les, twin brother Jim, brother Ted, two sons David and Mark, stepdaughters Amy and Sarah and 14 grandchildren.

MU to strengthen student success with new division Administrative offices collaborate

BY ALI PREISSING

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Sexual assault is an ongoing issue on and off college campuses. The statistics are grim, yet victims often find it difficult to report their attackers and, as a result, many perpetrators go free.

Sexual assault hits close to home, Miami students seek justice and closure

BY KATIE TAYLOR EDITOR IN CHIEF

“A normal college guy is what I knew him as…” she went on, trying to keep her voice steady. “He gave me a drink and I drank the drink and I believe that drink was drugged, after that I don’t remember anything.”

The Miami University junior recalled what she could of the night she was allegedly raped in 2011, telling her story on the Bill Cunningham radio show, 700 WLW Cincinnati.

“I woke up in a bed which I was not familiar and was very panicked.

Shortly after realizing that the perpe-

trator was in bed next to me, I realized I was in a great deal of pain,” she continued. “He asked me if I was doing okay and I told him I didn’t remember anything, and he proposed we have sex again so I could remember him.”

It was after going to a bar. Amy, who asked her last name not be identified, was taken home by former Miami student Antonio Charles. It was not the first time the accused’s name had been brought into question. “[The police] said, ‘Okay, can you tell me who did this crime?’ and I said ‘Antonio,’ and before I even got his last name out the police knew who I was talking about because

the perpetrator was well-known on campus for this type of behavior and criminal action,” she explained.

Amy is now taking Miami University to court on charges of negligence for not expelling the attacker prior to the sexual misbehavior. The suspect had since been removed from the university.

Across the Nation Amy’s case is not uncommon on college campuses today. President Barack Obama recently released his “1 is 2 Many” PSA featuring himself and a host of well-known celebrities SEXUAL ASSAULT »PAGE 10

After months of planning and consideration, a new division will be making its debut on campus this fall.

With a strong commitment centered around improving the lives of Miami students, the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Success seeks to help students holistically.

First mentioned in the Miami 2020 planning process earlier this year, where administrators met to further develop and improve the university, the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Success was approved in June in order to increase efficiency by combining the offices of admission, bursar, registrar and financial assistance.

Together, the offices will be better prepared to assist students in a quicker, more effective way. The new division will be a one-stop for students having questions or concerns about admissions, tuition and scheduling.

“The Division of Enrollment Management and Student Success is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of engaged universitywide partnerships to facilitate the design, implementation and support of strategic and research-based enrollment and student success practices,” Michael Kabbaz, the vice president of the division and former associate VP of enrollment management, said.

According to Kabbaz, the division will focus on data-driven decisions, which should provide more

accuracy in the decision-making process, and shared collaboration across campus. He said he hopes to accomplish this goal by working collectively with different people, offices and resources. The overall goal is to make a Student Success Organization by combining some of the most important offices on campus for students.

“The division wants to a create a central structure that proactively identifies and systematically works to overcome academic, social and financial obstacles that result in student attrition,” Kabbaz said.

“By working in close partnership with the president, provost, president’s executive cabinet, academic deans and other key university leadership to ensure collaboration to facilitate an engaged student learning experience.”

While it is too early to tell what exactly will be different around campus, he said the biggest priority of the new division, as its name indicates, is to support and improve the success of students. The goal of the new division is not to change Miami inherently, but to refine the resources already provided on campus. Students will likely notice the enhancements most when they go in to speak to someone about admission or tuition.

“Personally, I think this is a great idea,” sophomore Kayla Cavano said. “Having these changes will hopefully get students the answers DIVISION »PAGE 10

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POLICE BEAT Male arrested at Skyline holding a beer At 5:11 p.m. on Saturday, an officer was working a private detail at Skyline Chili, 1 East High St, when he observed a male walk into the restaurant with an open can of Natural Light beer. The officer approached the male and noticed his breath had an alcoholic odor. When the officer asked the male how old he was the male replied that he was 19, and asked the officer to please not inform his parents that he had gotten into trouble. The male was arrested and taken to OPD where he stated that he was actually 18 years old and that he often forgets his age.

The male was charged with Offenses Involving Underage Persons and transported back to his dorm room at Havinghurst Hall.

When the officers returned to OPD they noticed from his booking information that the male was actually only 17 years old. His parents were contacted and provided with information about the arrest.

Knock, knock, who’s there? My fist.

Uptown events welcome students

BY SAMMIE MILLER COMMUNITY EDITOR

Between live music, Shakespeare and fresh produce for sale uptown, students can look forward to a slew of events in the Oxford community upon their return to campus for the fall semester.

As the community gears up for students to move back to campus, Executive Director of the Oxford Visitors’ Bureau Jessica Greene said there are several exciting events taking place during that first week.

This Thursday, the Oxford Visitors’ Bureau and the Oxford City Police Department will co-host a music festival and pig roast in Uptown Park for both students and the Oxford community. The event will feature live music from local band Saffire Express, and a barbeque feast will be served free to those in attendance.

“I have heard of Saffire Express from people in this area, so I’m actually pretty excited to see them live,” Junior Montanna Card said.

“It should be a really great show.”

The Visitors’ Bureau will also host the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company to Oxford tonight where they will perform a free showing

of Macbeth in Uptown Park. Before the showing, all are welcomed to attend the art festival sponsored by several local art organizations.

“We are very excited for students to come out and participate in these community events,” Greene said. “The concept is to get the community and Miami students together in a fun atmosphere.”

According to Greene, events like these are planned specifically for the purpose of both the Oxford community and student body to offer each other a mutually beneficial relationship.

“We want students to feel at home in Oxford so this is a great way to welcome them into the community,” Greene said.

As Greene puts it, these events are a part of something called Town-Gown relations, which are unique to college towns like Oxford.

“Town-Gown is all about bringing college campuses closer to the communities that they are housed in,” Executive Director of the International Town-Gown Association Beth Bagwell said.

The Town-Gown Association originated at Clemson University about 10 years ago and now has-

At 2:10 a.m. on Saturday, an officer was walking down the 100 block of South Poplar St when he observed two females fighting on a porch. The officer pulled the girls apart and after several attempts was able to calm the aggressor. It was discovered that the females are roommates and were on their way back to their apartment when the aggressor walked up to the house she thought was their apartment. When the second female tried to tell her that it was not their apartment they began fighting.

The officer noticed that the aggressor appeared very intoxicated and called the Life Squad. The female was transported to McCullough Hyde Hospital and was charged with Disorderly Conduct.

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The Oxford Porsche Show was hosted in Uptown on June 28, 2014. well over 100 members across the nation.

“We encourage as many college towns as we can to get involved with Town-Gown events and relations,” Bagwell said. “They really do make such a difference in benefitting the relationships between students and the communities they now reside in.”

In addition to some of their annual Town-Gown events, the Oxford Visitors’ Bureau also lends a hand in the weekly Farmers’ Market held every Saturday morning in Uptown Park. Greene encourages students to stop by the Farmers’ Market and pick out some locally grown produce or freshly

baked goods.

“I love going to the Farmers Market each week,” Junior Alexa Berry said. “Not only is the produce delicious, but it’s a fun way to spend my Saturday morning with my friends.”

As students unpack for another year on campus, Oxford is already bustling with activity, welcoming back new and returning students with open arms into the community. Both Greene and the rest of the Oxford Visitors’ Bureau not only encourage students to attend these welcome week events, but also promise to keep planning more community events for students as the year goes on.

Paige Wood, Owner of Alpha House, Celebrates 25 Years

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Parking lot dreams: Male student arrested At 4:14 a.m. on Friday, an officer noticed a male passed out in the parking lot of St Mary’s Parish, 15 South Poplar St. When the officer tried to wake up the male he was unresponsive. The officer located the male’s wallet in his back pocket and found a fake over 21 Montana driver’s license as well as an under 21 Ohio driver’s license. When the officer was finally able to awake the male he could not answer basic questions and admitted to having drank a little bit earlier but had no bar wristbands. The male was arrested and charged with Sales To and Use By Underage Persons, Intoxication, and Certain Acts Prohibited. It took the male quite some time to remember the password to his phone but once he was able to unlock it he called his roommate who came to pick him up and was released.

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UPTOWN OXFORD The week before students return, the town lies in wait.

Upon graduating from Miami in 1985, Tri Sigma alumna Paige Wood noticed that there was a lack of stores dedicated to selling Greek apparel. A year later she planted the roots of her idea to sell Greek related items to retailers and in 1990, Alpha House — Oxford’s only Greek store — was born. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Wood now resides in Oxford where she runs the store and enjoys the comfortable nature of a college town, enjoying what she calls the “perfect mix of sporting and cultural events.”

The store has undergone many changes in the last 25 years, but one thing is for sure — Alpha House is a staple in Oxford’s Greek-loving community.

Paige Wood, owner of the Alpha House

Students and staff excited about new bike lanes

BY JACKIE MOONEY

ment for the new bike lanes.

“I think it’s awesome, because Miami is a great campus with all the hills for riding bikes and longboarding, so you can get to class really easily,” senior Dan Nemeth

said. “Now with the bike lanes, it will benefit all students because we don’t need to ride on the sidewalks, freeing them up and we have a safer way to ride on the streets.”

First-year Megan Mooney

agreed with Nemeth that bike lanes will make getting to and from class safer, will keep traffic under control and is excited for the bike lanes because she will not be afraid of bothering drivers anymore.

The implementation of these bike lanes began in Juy and has affected parking. According to Lieutenant Ben Spilman of the Miami University Police Department, there have been in total 45 parking spaces lost.

This past Friday, there was a bike lane inauguration to recognize all Miami and Oxford officials who took part in the process of completing bike lane projects from planning to implementation. During this event, Miami University staff and members of the Oxford community celebrated with a ribbon cutting followed by a bike ride.

The Oxford Police Department advises all bike riders to ride with caution when using the bike lanes.

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Oxford Early Childhood Center closes after 28 years Becky Howard, founder of the OECC closed down the center on Friday.

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Assistant Police Chief accused of sexual harassment Todd Carder accused of sexual harassment after making comments to a female co-worker.

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US feels the pressure to take fight against ISIS to Syria

After US journalist James Foley is killed, the US seeks involvement in Syria to defeat ISIS. –LeaderPost.com

Egypt and UAE said to have secretly carried out Libya airstrikes Egypt and the UAE teamed up to launch airstrikes to gain control of Triopoli, Libya.

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Returning students may notice new striping on Spring Street as bike lanes have been added after many requests.

Since 2008 long-range plans that involve improving transportation have been in the works.

“The efforts made in order to implement the new bike lanes were a project led by Miami staff and consultants,” Sam Perry, Oxford City Planner, said.

The plans for bike lanes at Miami that have just been carried out are part of the 2011 Circulation Master Plan Report. Miami made the plan to target pedestrian and bicycle safety on and off campus.

Students rely on riding their bikes around campus each day.

Students also choose to longboard or skateboard to class. Boarders and bikers have exhibited excite-

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Student enjoys safe bike ride on new bike lanes on Spring Street,

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Students take designs to international runway FASHION

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Two fashion shows ended a three-week study abroad program in the Czech Republic where Miami University students got to see their designs modeled on stage.

Put on by the new fashion design minor and the Miami University Club of Fashion and Design, the program took place July 7 to July 25.

This program took place at the University of West Bohemia’s Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art. It is for fashion design minors, but is also open to art, architecture, interior design, theater and marketing majors.

Seven Miami students participated in the study abroad program.

This included two interior design majors, two marketing majors, one architect major and two individualized studies majors.

Accompanying the seven Miami students were four Czech students who have been studying fashion design for more than four years.

These students spent most of their time around the Czech university, but also visited the Czech cities Pilsen and Prague.

Miami University has had a partnership with the University of West Bohemia since 2008 and they offer intense fashion experience,

Ewing said.

“I thought going to another country was going to be very different but the Czech students weren’t different at all,” Rachel Hucek, an interior design student who participated in the study abroad program, said. “They loved to shop and watch romantic comedy movies.

It was fascinating to learn about their culture.”

The students spent their first week abroad drawing designs and patterns for their outfits. Once they had their designs, they began building their outfits onto a small mannequin. After they built their outfits out of fabric, they began to build them out of paper onto a full size mannequin.

“Each student created their own patterns with the help of the Czech students,” Hucek said.

“It was an interesting dilemma, and some of the patterns were fairly complicated.”

At the end of the three-week program, the students watched as their outfits were modeled down the runway.

“It was a big celebration with hundreds of people,” Susan Ewing, distinguished professor and Associate Dean for the College of Creative Arts said. “To see their work on models, up on stage; that was probably their favorite part.”

The course number for this program was SCA 422. It will be CCA 422 for the summer of 2015 as a re-

Growing up again with Linklater’s ‘Boyhood’ REVIEW

BY BRITTON PERELMAN STAFF WRITER

One of the most unique things about movies lies in their ability to not only reach an audience of millions of people, but to also somehow connect with those millions of individuals in a very personal way. We’re drawn to specific movies because we see bits of ourselves in the characters, in the emotions portrayed, in the stories themselves.

In 2002, writer and director Richard Linklater created a story about a young boy named Mason and his family. He assembled a small cast and, almost secretly, filmed what became known as “Boyhood” during the summer for the next twelve years. The movie he made is the most authentic depiction of the process of growing up I’ve ever seen.

‘Boyhood’ serves as a reminder that the small moments of our lives make us who we are.”

Watching “Boyhood” was like seeing a movie about my own childhood. I got to dress up in robes and fake glasses and go to midnight release parties for the Harry Potter books with Mason and his siblings. We played the electronic 20 Questions game at the dinner table and marveled at how it always got the answer right. We chewed grossly colored Hubba Bubba gum and blew bubbles the size of our adolescent heads. On long car rides, we actually played the silent game when our parents suggested it and the “Crank That Soulja Boy” song was the unfortunate anthem of our middle school years. We actually grew up together.

But the beauty of “Boyhood” is that you didn’t have to grow up in the early 2000s to relate to it. You didn’t need to live in

Texas or have an absent father and a mother that likes men who drink too much. You didn’t even have to be a boy. When it comes to growing up, everyone experiences the same struggle of trying to understand the world, how we fit into it, and who we want to be. The emotions present in the movie are so universal that anyone, of any age, sitting in the audience can find something in Mason’s story that connects to their own life.

The decision to use to the same actors for twelve years was sheer brilliance in my opinion. Was the acting great? No, but it didn’t matter. Over the course of two hours and forty-five minutes we watched the entire cast transform.

Yes, actors grow up on TV shows and in movie series all the time, but not in this way. The only way I can accurately describe it is to say that it epitomizes the feeling you get when you look around and suddenly realize that everything has changed and you don’t really know where the time went.

Because isn’t that how we all feel about growing up anyway?

There’s a scene near the end when Mason and one of his friends are talking about the phrase “seize the moment.”

They suggest that everyone has it wrong because, usually, it’s the opposite and the moment is actually seizing you. I think that’s what Linklater really wanted us all to get out of this movie – the idea that the defining moments in our lives are the ones that seize us, not the other way around.

At its core, “Boyhood” is a story about growing up. There wasn’t really a plot, no crazy car chases or horrible accidents, yet it was stunningly real. It was a collection of moments, good and bad, moments of pure elation and intense sadness, of rib-busting laughter and contemplative silence, moments full of actual emotion. “Boyhood” serves as a reminder that the small moments of our lives make us who we are and that, even though our lives may seem mundane at times, there is something special to be found when it’s the moments that seize us.

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The fashion design minor at Miami University kicked off in the Czech Republic this summer, giving seven Miami students the opportunity to design, sew and create a portfolio. sult of the change of the divisions’ name from School of Creative Arts to College of Creative Arts.

Due to the introduction of the fashion design minor at Miami University in the fall, this was the first summer for this study abroad program. Because the fashion minor is new and made up of 19 credit hours, Miami does not yet have a distinguished fashion department, according to Ewing.

“We don’t have the means to create a real fashion class,” Ewing said. “No real dedicated fashion classes. That’s a future thing. We need more students first.”

With 48 students currently enrolled in the fashion design minor, Ewing said she hopes the program will reach its goal of 60 students.

Studying abroad also sets students apart from others when try-

ing to find a job. It shows they have global experience and it allows the students to create a fashion portfolio, Ewing said.

“I feel like if I had to create any clothing item, I could do it,” Hucek said. “Due to the complexity of what I had to create. I could create anything.”

Ewing hopes to grow the program and eventually host the summer program annually.

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Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth Uptown Park 7 – 9 PM

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MegaFair

Lawn Party

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Art Museum

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the program’s all-time leader in career digs, departed following her senior season. Also leaving the team were outside hitter Madison Dodd and middle hitter Chelsea Visk. Miami has no reason to fret as the team is returning senior defensive specialist Tori Clifford, who tallied 2.73 digs per set last season.

“We plan on having fun this year,” Clifford said. “We have nothing to lose, so we have to go out there and play and not think.

We have some new tools this season that we didn’t have in the past so we’re really excited … The freshmen bring a lot of competitive spirit to our team and their growth will help to make this team better.”

The seven incoming freshmen will give the ’Hawks some semblance of depth in 2014, something that has been absent from the team for a few seasons. Defensive specialist Maeve McDonald had 8.3 assists and 2.3 digs FROM XC »PAGE 10

year, so it’s easy to improve,” Garleb said. “We were a lot better than how we performed. We just had a few unfortunate races.”

One of the main reasons behind the team’s disappointing finishes was injuries.

“Obviously they train very, very hard,” Mandrell said.

“Things can go awry with that.”

According to Garleb, the runners felt “burned out” at the end of the season. Consequently, Mandrell has modified the team’s workouts.

“We’re starting to slow up the workouts,” Garleb said. “We’re now more strategic, and that helps with longevity.”

With a strong core group of returning runners, Garleb thinks the year looks promising.

during her career in high school, while defensive specialist Colleen McNulty accounted for 6.1 digs per set and 53 service aces during her senior year.

Freshman outside hitters Olivia Rusek and Katie Tomasic were also productive before coming to Miami. Rusek, a three-time All-Conference player, recorded 1,009 kills, 95 aces, 169 blocks and 672 digs during her high school career. Tomasic broke a school record with 587 kills in 2011 in addition to being a twotime All-Area, All-Conference and All-Region honoree.

A pair of freshman middle hitters round out the newcomers for 2014 with setter Mackenzie Zielinski being redshirted for this season. Courtney Bemis acquired 242 kills and a .381 hitting percentage in her final year of high school, and Meredith Stutz registered 8.3 kills per match, 121 blocks, 66 aces, and 162 digs during her senior campaign.

“One of the differences between this year and the past few

years is our freshmen,” Condit said. “We have some very talented underclassmen. This is one of the largest classes I ever had and it’s because they’re great athletes that are competitive, give us more warm bodies in case of injuries, and complement the rest of our roster.”

The RedHawks open the season Aug. 29 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the Panther Invitational and will have their home opener Sept. 19 for the Miami Invitational. Miami opens MAC play at the University of Akron the following week.

“We need the tournaments to grow and get our freshmen adjusted to the speed of the college game,” Condit said. “We’re good enough to win. We’d like to solidify our lineup prior to the MAC season and make a run to be one of the top six teams that are in the tournament… This is one of the finest coaching staffs I’ve had.

They [Chuck Rey and Jesse Ortiz] are good coaches that also work very hard.”

“Every year our main goal is to win the MAC meet and this year we have a legitimate shot,” Garleb said. “We don’t have any front runners, but we have a solid pack. Our feelings are pretty optimistic.”

The women’s squad opens its season with high expectations after a stellar 2013 season. Last year, the RedHawks placed 11th in the Regionals competition and won the MAC Championship.

“Obviously our goal this year is to be repeat champions,” head coach Kelly Phillips said.

The ’Hawks graduated only one runner and gained seven freshmen. All of the top seven runners that participated in the MAC championship last year return.

“We’re aiming high,” senior Jess Hoover said. “We set some

of those big goals early on. I think we have the ability to be a national-quality-caliber team.”

Phillips agreed with Hoover’s goal-setting. Phillips hopes for the team to reach the NCAA Championship.

“I think we are in a great opportunity to become one of the top 20 teams in the country,” Phillips said.

With much anticipation for the upcoming season, the RedHawks are eager to race and begin training with each other again.

“There’s always those nervous feelings before the season starts, but it’s an exciting nervous,” Hoover said.

The men’s season opens with the Flyer 5K Challenge Saturday in Dayton, Ohio, and the women begin Sept. 5 at the Ohio Invitational in Athens, Ohio.

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“It’s an accomplishment, but it’s more of an accomplishment for the team,” Wiseman said.

“There are 10 people in front of me doing the work. I’m just cleaning up.”

Kramig is glad the senior keeper is getting her opportunity to shine.

“To see Danielle finally have her chance and rise to the occasion the way that she has – I

couldn’t be more pleased for her,” Kramig said. “Not everybody can say they shut out Purdue in their first start.”

Wiseman believes last weekend’s success was important and will push the ’Hawks to continue their winning ways Sunday at Northwestern University. “[The team atmosphere] is very positive,” Wiseman said.

“I’m happy we came off with such a great start. We know this momentum will carry us into next weekend.”

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What to expect from The Miami Student this year: improving since 1826 EDITORIAL

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

If we know anything about the state of journalism right now, it’s that there is no waiting. News doesn’t wait to hit front porches each morning and readers don’t wait patiently to receive facts.

News is everywhere; it’s embedded in our everyday lives. It’s one tweet below Ellen DeGeneres’s Classic Joke Monday and one swipe away from your friend’s throwback Thursday photo.

As a staple of this university, The Miami Student must evolve and grow to be relevant. Simply put, we have to keep up – we can’t sit back and wait.

This town and campus can often feel like an alternate reality; no matter what we do over summer break, we all easily fall into the Miami bubble. One of our goals this year is to burst that bubble.

As the editorial staff, we want to make certain that anyone seeking information — whether it is about your school, community or country — can look to us for an answer.

We are your local newspaper and even though that means something different than it did 10 years ago, we are here to provide you with adequate news.

We want to be a news outlet you can rely on: one that takes a step back and takes an honest look at this university. And we have a lot of lofty ideas up our sleeves to make each edition of The Miami Student stand out.

The most substantial change is the website, which has been tinkered with and overhauled all summer in order to better display content. We’ve woken up to the digital age. The editorial staff has been less than satisfied with the newspaper’s website for the past few years and perhaps you have been too.

We’re happy to report that we are no longer virtually stuck in 1995.

It’s not just about a savvy look; our website allows us to connect with our readers in a way we couldn’t before. It opens the door to unlimited forms of content we

can’t present in print.

The website is about reaching beyond the Tuesday and Friday circulation, exceeding expectations and pushing each story outside of what a single page can offer. With the site, you’ll see more videos, audio, graphics, open forums and ways to submit online.

There’s an untapped potential for us in the digital realm and we hope to see it grow this year. We hope you’ll grow with us and think of ways to make this newspaper better.

No matter if you grabbed this copy of The Miami Student from a stack inside Armstrong or if you’re scrolling through these words on your iPhone, we’re glad you’re reading. We’re glad you chose We want to be a news outlet you can rely on: one us for this moment of your day, that takes a step back and takes an honest look at whether it’s while you’re in line at this university.

Starbucks or taking a break from your homework.

THE MIAMI STUDENT We’re glad you picked this issue EDITORIAL BOARD up or clicked on this headline because everything we write and edit and photograph and tweet is to serve Along with the updated website and covering live events not in just this community. We want to be the (seriously, go take a look), we’ve article form, but also socially. We voice for you, your classmates, your revamped the design of the print believe having a more sophisticated professors and all the people you issue and we’ve created a brand online presence will solidify our pass by on the sidewalk. And now, new position on our staff that is reputation as a reliable news source you don’t have to wait to get the dedicated to growing our writ- and help us transition to a place we news that most affects you. So keep ers, making our writing stronger. know this newspaper should be. reading, keep clicking and always Ahem, yes that means we want Overall, our mission is to engage keep The Miami Student as a part your submissions now more than with readers more on a daily basis. of your day.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Miami University services for students with special dining needs are better than you think To the Editor of The Miami Student, Miami University’s Housing, Dining, Recreation and Business Services Department (HDRBSD) feels The Miami Student’s article, “Warning: There May Be Traces of Gluten at this College” does not accurately represent the special diet services offered on- campus.

The article is correct in that approximately 25 percent of Miami students who register for assistance with the Office of Culinary Services are gluten-free and that 1 in every 133 Americans have Celiac Disease. But the implication that the university isn’t accommodating every student who contacts food services is disturbing.

Special diet assistance at Miami is far reaching, and attempts are made to help every student, not just gluten-free diners.

We make efforts to assist students with food allergies, including (but not limited to) peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, soy, wheat, eggs, shellfish and fin fish. The staff also makes arrangements for students who suffer from ongoing medical problems (e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure) and short-term emergencies (e.g.

broken jaw, extracted/ broken teeth).

In addition, students can request assistance from us for religious beliefs, vegan and vegetarian lifestyles and students on medically prescribed diets (e.g. Low FODMAP).

This is done at no additional cost to the student.

We strongly encourage students with special diet needs to meet with key members of the food services staff to formulate the best dining solutions for all individual needs.

This is achieved through meetings with Culinary Services staff and face-to-face interactions with unit managers. Our departmental website offers a plethora of menu, nutrition, ingredient and allergen information.

Additionally, “Food allergy?

Please speak with a manager,” signs are posted in each dining facility, and we rely on students to communicate their special diet needs when ordering food.

The article cites examples about the staff’s lacking knowledge. All team members are trained in food safety and sanitation, and student workers are instructed to ask for their manager if they have questions/ concerns about food safety.

With so many varying allergies, it

is unreasonable to expect every staff member to be an expert on each need. This is why students must advocate for themselves.

It is further stated in the HDRBS policy that Student Dining Services does not provide counseling by a registered dietician, yet many students come to us with questions about how to follow a gluten-free diet. Our diet program is only designed to provide information that will assist students in navigating Miami’s dining services.

Requests concerning medical conditions beyond our scope of assistance are referred to McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, where students can meet with a registered dietitian (for a fee).

Miami’s dining services will then attempt to accommodate the needs based on an R.D’s recommendation.

New this year, the Western Dining Commons is debuting the university’s first allergen friendly and gluten-free menu.

Please trust our goal is to do our best to meet the needs of each and every special diet student at Miami University.

Sincerely, Miami’s Dining Services Team

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RULE OF THUMB SYLLABUS WEEK Because even though you have to go to class, you’re probably going to get out early.

FOOTBALL KICKING OFF THIS WEEKEND We’re ready for a new season with a new head coach, but not exactly holding our breath to see the scoreboards.

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An improved way of thinking can change your attitude and actions for the better ROBBEN’S RAMBLINGS As a new school year kicks off, so do new goals, responsibilities and worries. What if I told you there is a simple way to handle it all? What if showing up for that 8:30 class could be easy? Or there’s one thought that’ll get you to the Rec three times a week instead of ordering another pizza?

There’s a tactic to conquering certain things in your life, and it’s simple: changing the way you think.

For nearly ten years, I’ve struggled with waking up before seeing double digits on my alarm clock. I like to think of myself as a night owl and

I consistently stay up from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. I used to make excuses to stay awake, thinking that I was being productive when I was really typing an English paper at seventeen words per hour.

I thought, “Some people are morning people and I am just not, and that’s the way it is.”

When I look back on those late nights filled with Starbucks DoubleShot Espressos and Snickers bars, the excuse that outweighed all the other excuses was believing I am not a morning person. To me, there was no point in going to bed because I would wake up late and lose valuable time.

Then I let my body sleep past my morning alarm because of my brain’s negative thoughts the night before.

And staying up so late certainly did not help me wake up.

But then I trained my brain to posi-

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tively believe I was going to wake up at my 7 a.m. alarm until I became a morning person. It may sound odd, but I remember actually giving myself a pep talk the night before so I would wake up on time. And, it worked. I became confident that I would wake up in time, so I started going to bed earlier. Now my days are more productive and my mornings are 100 percent less awful.

The only thing that really changed were my thoughts.

Positive thinkers create an advantage for themselves. By thinking positive about their ability to do something, they don’t give their brain and body the opportunity for an out.

Critics might call this edge fanciful optimism at best, but that’s just, well, negative thinking. These critics cannot be correct when positive thoughts so often lead to empowered actions

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and results.

In his Forbes article, “Quantum Mechanics, Spirituality and Leadership,” Rajeev Peshawaria defends the power of positive thinking. When describing new research on neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to be plastic, or to change itself, he says, “we can re-wire the brain through visualization and practice to form new habits and improve performance radically.”

To put it simply, you have all the power to change that one thing that you are worried about.

In addition, Bruce Lipton, author of “The Biology of Belief” and a cellular biologist at the University of Wisconsin, says that, “our perceptions and beliefs select our genes and therefore our behavior.” This means that your thoughts will affect what action you take. If you think

positively about a situation, your actions will follow; it’s not just a coincidence.

So, what if you changed your thought processes this semester?

What could you accomplish by changing the way you think?

First-years, meet new people with a positive mindset and you are going to make friends. Sophomores and juniors, think you will receive the internship you want and go get it. And seniors, believe you will get the job or get into grad school and then make it happen.

Henry Ford’s famous words applied decades ago, and apply arguably more so today: “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.”

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ISIS Crisis: Why America needs to take action now BANDOLA INVESTIGATES Roughly 6,500 miles away from our euphoric Miami bubble, the Middle East has been dealing with a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. While many of us worked at mundane and safe summer internships running for coffee, hundreds have been slaughtered. Whether or not you flipped through the pages of the Wall Street Journal or received mobile updates from CNN, Sunni jihadists have been destroying families, communities and cities.

These murderous extremists called Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, better known by their nickname ISIS, continue to secure power and are led by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. They have achieved leadership by murdering dozens at a time through brutal crucifixions, stoning, public executions and other extreme measures.

Primarily Shia Muslims and Christians are targets of these frantic killings. By achieving surprise attacks on cities and towns, ISIS is able to administer fear and cause as much destruction as possible.

ISIS is considered a “splinter group” of al Qaeda reportedly created in the fall of 2006. Currently, the organization advertises itself as the world’s premier jihadist organization. It has gained appreciation from its supporters since the United States invaded Iraq to capture Saddam Hussein.

Once the United States withdrew forces in 2011, ISIS gained more members and dominance.

It is clear that genocide is occuring. The question is to what extent should the American Government be involved — what will be enough?”

Their mission is to create an Islamic caliphate that would implement a strict system of rules and regulations distancing themselves from Western views and behaviors. To the people of that region and under that potential regime, the rules would revoke a ban of music, demand that women wear niqab or full veil in public and would require learning institutions to become same sexed. Ruling by Shari Law, the group hopes to eradicate the Christian faith in Iraq. Those opposed to the rules are to said to suffer extreme punishments and often death.

The group’s prominence is

linked directly with their control of miles ranging from land between Syria’s Mediterranean border to Baghdad by ignoring international borders. In addition to their vast acquisition of land, the extremists obtain millions in revenue by extortion and robbery. Prior to capturing Iraq’s second largest city Mosul, the group has reprotedly extored taxes from Iraqi business both large and small. Many supporters of ISIS have been frequent and reliable donors as well.

This past summer, ISIS has reportedly captured nearly 40,000 members of Iraq’s minority communities. The Yazidi minority, one of Iraq’s eldest, has been targeted violently by Islamic militants. In one instance, ISIS massacred 80 Yazidi men and continued to capture and kidnap the women and children. In July, extremists took over Mosul, Iraq, which has maintained Christian roots for the last 1,700 years. They warned Christian civilians to convert, pay a tax or be faced with death. ISIS continued in its removal of the Christian faith by setting fire to churches and destructing tombs of possible biblical prophets.

And just last week, American journalist James Foley was beheaded by ISIS, an event that not only shocked the world, but brought the brutality a little bit closer to home.

It is clear that genocide is occurring. The question is to what extent should the American government be involved -- what will be enough?

In the 2012 election, President Obama vowed that he would remove troops from Iraq and Afghanistan. He promised the American people that we would stop meddling in issues pertaining to the Middle East. But, here we are again: vividly present with American airstrikes hoping to be of assistance to the Iraqi government in neutralizing this threat of armed militants.

Many argue that even our presence in the air could result in extremists, some of them Americans, in retaliating against our homeland. Representative Eliot Engel, D-N.Y., claims that the United States may have to send ground forces to Iraq beyond foreign military advisers and diplomatic personnel. In an interview on The O’Reilly Factor, Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) claims the United States government needs to help Iraqis coordinate logistic defense solutions in order to put a stop to ISIS. He said that the threat of hanging the black flag of Mohammed on the White House is something we must react and deal with.

The passing of time cannot fix this problem. Time will only allow more extremists from across the globe to congregate together.

ISIS will not be idly waiting; they will be planning attacks and executions. With their presence in Iraq and Syria, this has become a geopolitical problem that the United States will have to exert capital and energy on to fix.

EVA BANDOLA

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New kids on the block: How to navigate your first year at Miami in your own way DEAR ABBEY With bags unpacked and familiar photos taped on unfamiliar walls, a brand new class of students has moved in and begun their journey at Miami. Ready or not, college is no longer a faint idea lurking around the corner, but a real life variety of experiences. Roughly one year ago, I was anxiously rummaging through my cramped dorm closet trying to find the perfect outfit for my first class, not knowing that my older peers wouldn’t care what I was wearing.

With the weight of a new environment and hopefully new friends resting on my young shoulders, I was nervous, but ready for college to begin. How could I not be ready, though? I had bought practically everything that Target and Bed, Bath and Beyond had to offer. If only I knew that I would need more than a twin extra long sheet and a mini-microwave to conquer the college experience.

As I walk around campus, I spy the new class of first-years sneakily typing away on the Miami app rather than pulling out a campus map to find their classes.

I can’t help but think about what I learned during my freshman year and how I wish I could go back and make some changes.

For me, moving in this time brings familiar faces, revisiting my favorite places for food and settling back into a routine.

But not everyone will find their place immediately. You might meet your best friend in the room next door on the first day or you may not find close friends until second semester. It all takes time.

Remember in middle school when we looked enviously at

the few blessed individuals who didn’t have an awkward stage?

College can be like the more grown-up version of that — some things are easier to adjust to than others. Everyone is greeted with a unique experience and will take different paths. Just because the girls down the hall go Uptown every night and you stay in to study, doesn’t mean you’re not having the right Miami experience. It means you’re creating the unique experience that’s right for you.

Regardless of what type of person you were before, the beauty of college is that it’s a clean slate.

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There’s something else I would tell any freshman that asks, and this one is serious: the freshman 15 is real. Ordering in tons of food with your friends is great, but eating Sundial pizza and gelato from Armstrong every day will certainly make your jeans fit a little tighter.

I’m not here to say that everyone should constantly watch what they eat, and the stash of ice cream in my freezer isn’t either.

However, I would say that going to the Rec will soften the blow a little bit. With fitness classes ranging from Cardio and Abs to Zumba, there’s a style and level of exercise for everyone.

Staying in shape can be really easy and fun at Miami — and it’ll make that brunch at Harris guiltfree (mostly).

Also, don’t wait to get involved with clubs and teams — it’s not like you still need to seem well-rounded for those college applications.

Going Greek, getting a job on campus, running for student government or playing intramurals are all great ways to adjust to college life, make friends and get

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involved early on. Try as many organizations as you’d like and pick a few you’re especially excited about.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, I would urge every young Miamian to strike a balance between work and leisure.

As a first-year, going out and staying up late in the corridor seems like a must, but don’t forget the main reason you’re here. Do your best to stay on top of your grades and get into a studying routine.

Don’t just show up to class, but

find classes and professors that inspire you and make you think.

Study groups can be just as fun as a night at Brick Street. Well, kinda. Remember that study breaks are vital, but going back to the library afterwards is the key to surviving college.

Maybe you were the athlete in high school, tackling a new sport every season and always living in motion. Or maybe you were like me, and were involved in all sorts of clubs, but not necessarily one main thing.

Regardless of what type of person you were before, the beauty of college is that it’s a clean slate.

It’s a chance to start over and become whoever you want to be.

These four years at Miami will be full of ups and downs and choices to make. You’re the one who will be living with the results of your time here. So, before you have a panic attack — I’ll say one more thing to all of you: take deep breaths, and welcome to the best days of your life.

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they need to all their questions about classes, admissions and financial aid easily.”

In regards to admission decisions, Kabbaz stated that he does not foresee any noticeable change, at least in the first year. His goal is to continue to fine-tune everything the office already does.

“We already admit great students to Miami, so I do not anticipate this will change anything noticeable with admission,” Kabbaz said. “Miami attracts top students and graduates them at already very high rates.”

Though the changes may seem subtle at first, the division is focusing its attention toward a goal which will ultimately provide simpler and swifter help to students.

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speaking out against sexual assault.

Hitting Home Even on Miami’s campus, Amy is not alone. Last semester, another Miami female who wished to remain anonymous woke up in a bed she was unfamiliar with after becoming heavily intoxicated the night before.

“I can recall being at Brick Street [Bar], but I can’t recall how I met him,” she said. “I can recall being in his house, but I can’t recall my thinking process or why I didn’t leave.”

Initially hoping to repress the incident, the victim did not visit the hospital to have a rape kit done.

According to Becca Getson, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator at Miami’s Health Services, it is not uncommon for survivors of sexual assault to miss the window of opportunity.

“Evidence can only be collected 72-96 hours after an event happens,” she said. “[Not reporting it] doesn’t mean it didn’t happen, it doesn’t mean that they didn’t want to come forward or talk about it; they may not know they can get that evidence collected, and a lot of the time it just takes time.”

Pressing Charges The victim reported the crime a week after the incident with no physical evidence, only her word about what happened that night.

“I went into the Oxford Police Department (OPD) and wrote a statement. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to get a female officer so I got a male officer. After reading the report…his first question to me was, ‘Well why did you put yourself in this situation?’” the victim said. “He asked me questions not about the story at all. It was more so questions like ‘Do you know what charging someone with something like this may do to the accused’s future?’ Really just

discouraging me from pursuing [the case].”

After reporting her experience with the original officer to OPD Lieutenant Tom Horvath, a preliminary investigation was held. According to the investigation report, despite the fact the victim was intoxicated and the suspect admitted to engaging in sexual activity, the case was “EXCEPTIONALLY cleared” because it could not be proven force was used. OPD could not be reached for comment.

“Who has the ultimate decision is the police, they make the decision to authorize a charge or not authorize a charge,” Oxford Attorney Wayne Staton said. “I’ve been perplexed. Some [cases] have gone forward, some have not gone forward. I don’t know what their criteria is…it’s a very tough thing sometimes because it comes down to ‘she said,’ ‘he said.’”

While OPD declined to pursue the case, Miami University’s Office of Ethics and Student Conflict Resolution proceeded with an investigation that in April resulted in the suspect’s suspension for the remainder of the victim’s enrollment, until fall of 2015.

The Aftermath For the first time in the fivemonth process, the victim said she felt relieved. Though she has begun to rebuild her confidence, she will never be able to completely leave the events behind.

She said after being told by OPD they receive reports of sexual assault every week, her greatest concern is for others.

“Always be aware, drinking or not drinking,” the victim advised.

“These are important factors—I wasn’t aware of my surroundings. Be safe if you’re going to drink. We’re college students and we are going to at some point. It’s better to be safe than wake up the next day in bed with a man you don’t know.”

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posed under President Garland’s administration sought to curb student alcohol abuse through several major changes, including adding up to 30 percent more early morning and Friday classes as well as stricter penalties for alcohol violations, such as steeper fines.

Lipnickey said she hopes this particular taskforce, with its broader views and extensive research, will provide students with relevant and modern resources, as well as personal accountability about alcohol abuse.

The taskforce selected three students to join the group. These three members of the taskforce, however, are not the only students who will be involved in the group’s mission.

“We will need to talk with students and we would like a very diverse set of students to meet with people who are drinkers, people who aren’t drinkers, but first we have to figure out how we can do that legally and ethically,” Lipnickey explained. “We just want to really create an environment so students can make really safe and healthy choices.”

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Miami opens season with Boilermaker Cup title SOCCER

BY JUSTIN WOODS

FOR THE MIAMI STUDENT

The Miami University women’s soccer team (2-0) started the season where it left off in 2013, defeating Butler University (1-1) and Purdue University (1-1) to claim the Boilermaker Challenge Cup title.

Despite being outshot by the Butler Bulldogs 15-8 in Sunday’s tournament clinching game, the RedHawks picked up a late goal to close out the competition with a 1-0 victory.

“Butler is a hard team to play against – they are very well organized,” Miami head coach Bobby Kramig said. “We didn’t come out aggressive enough, but we got things sorted out at halftime.”

Freshman substitute Kat Zalar’s goal in the 77th minute

proved to be the difference in the tight contest.

“Kat picked off an errant goal kick and took a great first touch,” Kramig said. “She showed a lot of composure and finished it off as cool as can be.”

Miami got things rolling Friday by defeating Purdue 1-0 after persistent RedHawk offensive pressure forced a Purdue own goal. The ’Hawks looked the better side throughout the game, controlling the tempo and owning the majority of the possession.

“We played a disciplined game against Purdue,” Kramig said.

“We executed the gameplan and the kids went right at them. That’s how you have to do it against Big Ten teams.”

Miami used 10 substitutes in each game, with goalkeeper Danielle Wiseman the only RedHawk to play a full 90 minutes on

the weekend.

As high temperatures and humidity took their toll on the players, Miami was able to send out fresh units while Butler made five substitutions and Purdue made only four. Senior midfielder Kelsey Dinges thinks the RedHawks’ depth is a massive advantage.

“This year we have so many players and when someone subs in, the caliber doesn’t go down,” Dinges said. “Every player on this team is a great player. They could easily be starters, and that’s nice to have.”

Dinges and Wiseman were named tournament Offensive MVP and Defensive MVP, respectively. Wiseman had a weekend to remember, recording nine saves and shutting out both opponents in her first two SOCCER »PAGE 5

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Miami sophomore forward/midfielder Rachel Marble fights for the ball during Miami’s 1-1 tie in an exhibition match against Northern Kentucky University on Aug. 17.

’Hawks look for bounce-back year VOLLEYBALL

BY JORDAN RINARD SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Following two consecutive below .500 seasons, the Miami University volleyball team is looking to have a breakthrough 2014 campaign and be a major player in the MAC. After starting off last season with an 8-1 record, the RedHawks struggled to get wins as they went on to record only four more victories.

Turnover will not be much of an issue for the team, as the Red and White will be returning six starters from a season ago. Redshirt junior middle hitter Jenny Ingle finished fourth in the MAC last season with a .344 hitting

percentage to go with her teamleading 2.62 kills per set. Senior setter/outside hitter Meg Riley had a productive 2013, with 2.50 kills per set and 1.96 digs per set. Riley and sophomore setter Krista Brakauskas accounted for many of the team’s assists and service aces with 11.15 per set and 50, respectively.

“Our goal this season is to play hard, get MAC wins, do better, and make the MAC Tournament,” Riley said. “We have a lot of newcomers but we have pretty good team chemistry and we’re clicking [in the preseason]. We’re a focused group.”

Sophomores outside hitter Maris Below and middle hitter Paige Hill also had strong seasons in their freshman year. Be-

low recorded 2.13 kills per set and 2.30 digs per set, while Hill had 2.08 kills per set and 1.10 blocks per set. The 1.10 blocks per set was good enough for sixth in the MAC. Junior outside hitter Annie Reiswig registered 2.38 kills per set last season.

“Annie Reiswig, [senior outside hitter] Sarah Chaney and Jenny Ingle have really improved during the spring,” head coach Carolyn Condit, in her 31st season at the helm, said. “Our seniors add a lot to our court by being great examples to the rest of our team. We haven’t had a bad practice yet.”

However, there is a vacancy at the libero since Madison Hardy, VOLLEYBALL »PAGE 5

MAC Champions looking for repeat FIELD HOCKEY

BY SADIE MARTINEZ FOR THE MIAMI STUDENT

The Miami University women’s field hockey team has several new additions to its reigning Mid-American Conference championship squad this year. Not only do the RedHawks have a new batch of freshman, but they also gained an assistant coach who the team is re-welcoming with open arms.

Sarah Mueller, Miami’s goalkeeper last season, has been named assistant coach.

“She’ll have a great impact on the team,” senior back Gabby Goldach said. “She was a really good leader on the field. I play defense so I had her behind me talking to me the whole game while she was keeper … She is a great help for the keep-

ers as well as the defensive line. Her voice is going to be very important this year in our success. The young players are still learning our game structure. She’ll be able to help a lot with that.”

Senior back Ali Forede agreed.

“I think Sarah is 100 percent respectable on and off the field,” Froede said. “She is a great role model and great leader … As a player, her leadership was seen on the field.

Her leadership has converted over to coaching. She has been a great influence on the staff. She is very organized and respected as a player and a coach.”

In addition to Mueller returning as the assistant coach, the team has been working on preparing its freshman, as well as other team members to compete this season.

“The recruits are very strong,” Froede said. “They mesh really well

on and off the field. There are already a couple recruits that have been playing a lot of minutes for us and playing a lot of games.”

Goldach said Miami’s goal is to still be playing come November, when the MAC Tournament is held.

“Something that’s made a big impact is that everyone is on board with our main goal, which is planning to be playing in November,” Goldach said. “We all have come in with a set plan that we will be playing then.”

The RedHawks are preparing to compete in the MAC Tournament, which takes place on the first week of November.

“Dedication over the summer will pay off this season; people put in more work and they stayed on campus over the summer,” Goldach said.

The RedHawks start the season in Columbus, Ohio Sept. 30 against Syracuse University.

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STAT OF THE DAY

9.8

The points per game the Miami football team averaged last season.

“We need to score more points per game than nine points per game, obviously,” head coach Chuck Martin said. “That’s really bad.” Miami was tied for last in the FBS with Florida International.

WHILE YOU WERE AWAY: MIAMI ATHLETICS UPDATE TOM DOWNEY

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COLUMN While school may stop for some during the summer, Miami University athletics do not. While certainly not as eventful as the school year, several notable events did happen during the summer. I’ve complied a few of them below.

TMS website If you’ve visited miamistudent. net in the past two weeks or so, you’ll notice the site is completely new. It is a big change and upgrade over the old site. For starters, the search engine should no longer be broken. So when you’re searching for stories (sports or otherwise), you won’t have anywhere near as much difficulty finding them. The new site will also allow us to get more content online faster.

Go ahead and check out the site online and let us know what you like, what you don’t like and any suggestions you have.

Baseball This happened at the very start of the summer, but a pair of RedHawk pitchers were taken in the MLB Amateur Draft. Ryan Powers went to the Philadelphia Phillies in Round 22 and Seth Varner was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 10th round of the draft. Varner left Miami as the only pitcher in school history to win the MAC Pitcher of the Year award.

He’s currently pitching for the Billings Mustangs, the Reds’ High Rookie League Team. Varner has appeared in 11 games, with all but one coming out of the bullpen. He is 4-2 on the year with a 4.99 ERA and a 1.598 WHIP. Football Miami has a new coach, new QB and a new offense. Essentially, everything has changed. That’s a good thing after last season’s 0-12 debacle. Check out Friday’s edition for even more about the football team or online for the depth chart released Monday. Just search “Depth Chart.”

Hockey

Miami’s schedule has been out since April, but the RedHawks did announce one change to it in midAugust. The RedHawks will be returning to Chicago for the Hockey City Classic February 7. The ’Hawks will face off against Western Michigan University. This marks the second time the RedHawks will appear in the outdoor game at Solider Field.

Miami played in the inaugural game two years ago against Notre Dame.

Miami opens the season with an exhibition game against the USA U-18 team Saturday, Oct. 14.

Men’s Basketball Miami picked up a transfer in former Auburn guard Dion Wade.

Wade didn’t play a ton during his freshman season at Auburn, averaging 10.9 minutes per game. He averaged 3.0 points per game and 1.3 rebounds per game.

Wade was a McDonald’s AllAmerican, a three-star prospect and held offers from the likes of USC, Gonzaga and San Diego State. He is originally from Belgium and can speak four languages.

Wade underwent knee surgery over the summer, but has to sit out a season anyway due to NCAA rules. He’ll have three years of eligibility remaining.

Soccer The only Miami University sport to have already started regular season play, the soccer team is off to a fast start. They’ve already won their first two games. A season preview is available online.

Tennis Former head coach Anca Dumitrescu resigned in early July, citing the desire to spend more with family, including her year old child. Athletic Director David Sayler hired Yana S. Carollo to fill the void. Carollo has huge shoes to fill as head coach: In four years, Dumitrescu won four regular season MAC titles. She lost just two MAC games. Carollo was previously an assistant coach at Virginia Commonwealth University.

RedHawks have high expectations for season CROSS COUNTRY

BY GRACE REMINGTON

real job,” head coach Warren Mandrell said.

FOR THE MIAMI STUDENT

With veteran rosters, the Miami University men’s and women’s cross country teams have high hopes for the upcoming season.

For the men, redshirt senior Daniel Garleb and juniors Joe Stewart, Matt Stewart, Zack McBride and Ryan Moncrieff will play a big part of the team’s success.

Garleb graduated in May and has received a full-time job offer; however, after the Mid-American Conference Championship, he still had another season of eligibility. With the permission of his employer, he has decided to return for another season.

“It’s an interesting story line because this obviously requires a lot of sacrifice to give up a

We’re aiming high. We set some of those big goals early on. I think we have the ability to be a national-qualitycaliber team.”

JESS HOOVER SENIOR

Part of Garleb’s motivation in returning was his hope for improvement at the MAC Championship. Last year, Miami placed 12th out of 34 teams at the NCAA Regionals and sixth at the MAC Championship.

“We had a pretty crummy performance at the MAC last XC »PAGE 5