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Campus capers: theft at MU Analysis of a year’s worth of campus crime shows high-risk locations, items
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BRETT MILAM ONLINE EDITOR
He walked through King Library late one night, peering keenly into cubicles and study tables. He knew exactly what he was looking for — an unattended laptop or a backpack with an open zipper, revealing an iPad. When he finds one such laptop, it’s almost too easy. He approaches the shiny Macbook, no owner in sight. He leans down, places a card on the laptop and walks away. He’s a Miami University police officer, and he’s not there to steal — quite the contrary. The card he left reads, “This time it was a police officer, but maybe next time it won’t be.” They’re called “gotcha cards” and they are part of a Miami University Police Department (MUPD) initiative to reduce theft on campus. Police Chief John McCandless said he hopes the cards will cause students to keep an eye on their valuables. “It’s frustrating for the victim,” McCandless said. “They’re out something they have to replace.” Between Oct. 4, 2014 and Oct. 5, 2015, 176 reported incidences of theft occurred on the Oxford campus, according to MUPD records. The most common items taken were bicycles (29), laptops and iPads (17) and clothing (12). Under
The Rec (23 thefts) MEET Quad (17 thefts) Armstrong Student Center (10 thefts) King Library (6 thefts) Shriver Center (5 thefts) Maplestreet Station (5 thefts)
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Bicycles (29)
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Clothing (12) KATIE HINH PAGE DESIGNER
Students, faculty and staff gather around the Hub to hang hand-painted T-shirts for the Clothesline Project to raise awareness for violence against women. the category of money, meaning either cash or a wallet, there were 25 incidences of theft. When specified in the reports, among stolen laptops and iPads, nine were unsecured and/or left unattended. Most overall thefts on campus occurred at the Recreational Sports Center (23), the Armstrong Student
Center (10), King Library (6) and the Shriver Center (5). Among the 10 thefts from ASC, three of them were couch cushions and in two of those cases, a male and female student, respectively, were arrested and the cushions returned. Among residence halls, Maplestreet Station leads the pack with
five thefts, followed by Morris Hall, Etheridge Hall and Emerson Hall, which each had four. Out of the 176 reported incidents, seven cases specified the stolen item(s) were found and returned, two cases specified individuals arrested for the theft and in one THEFT »PAGE 5
Miami football team supports 5-year-old cancer patient FOOTBALL
GRACE REMINGTON SPORTS EDITOR
When the Miami University football team signed five-year-old Liam Kaufman to the squad in June, the support didn’t end there. The RedHawks joined their newest and youngest member Thursday night at the Light the Night Walk in Cincinnati, Ohio. Liam was diagnosed with Acute
Lymphoblastic Leukemia in February and has been undergoing treatment at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. His treatment will continue for three more years. The Light the Night Walk is a fundraising campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) and its funding of research to find blood cancer cures. The walk takes place in 200 cities across the country. Jim and Heather Kaufman, Li-
am’s parents, organized a team for the walk in September, but didn’t know what to expect. Steve Brockelbank, associate athletic director for football, frequently communicates with Heather. When he found out about Light the Night, he told head coach Chuck Martin. Martin was all in. “Chuck loves to do those kinds of things,” Brockelbank said. “He’s really invested in Liam and his situation … sometimes, you need to
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Fifteen varsity football players and three coaches, along with their families, support 5-year-old Liam Kaufman in his fight against Leukemia during Light the Night Walk on Thursday in Cincinnati.
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look at life from someone else’s perspective. And this gives our kids the opportunity to do that. They’ve reflected on all the gifts they’ve been given and realize how fortunate they are.” It was Martin’s idea to have football team members join Liam’s team, and 113 players and coaches signed up. With their help, Team Liam raised $12,859 – far beyond the $5,000 goal. Fifteen Miami players attended Light the Night: seniors Trevan Brown, Spencer McInnis, Drew Kummer, Kent Kern, Mitch Winters, Sam Shisso and Austin Gearing; junior Grant Niemic; sophomores Zach Hovey, Kyle Row, and Luke Adams; and freshmen Evan Crabtree, Kendrell McFadden, Josh Allen and Leonard Ross. Martin, Brockelbank, cornerbacks coach John Hauser and their families also attended. “Any life experience, when you get perspective, is a good thing,” Martin said. “If you haven’t been affected by cancer, you will be, so everyone has a similar story. There’s somebody that they love, there’s somebody that they knew. It doesn’t matter where you are or where you’re from, everybody gets affected by it. When you feel people affected by it, you realize how great
Miami’s parking garages will begin charging customers for use again this week after being out of operation for months. New equipment has been installed at the gates, accepting only credit cards now. Ben Spilman, director of transportation and parking services, said the gates had been delayed longer due to technical problems with the credit card systems. “When we endeavored to update this equipment, we upgraded from some antiquated equipment to some pretty modern stuff,” said Spilman. “We are using technology that we have not yet used on campus.” Spilman is talking about the more secure credit card machine now operating on gates. “Credit card processing has to meet the highest and most current security standards,” said Spilman. Due to the delay in opening the gates, Spilman estimates the university lost about $65,000 between August and October from the two garages. Prices have also changed. They will vary for the two parking garages with the North garage listing at $1.50 per hour and the South listing at $1.00 per hour. The project to change the transaction systems at the parking garages was not completed by the end of summer. “We had to make a decision at the beginning of the semester that we knew this wasn’t going to be ready,” Spilman said. “It didn’t seem like a very a good use of the university’s resources to let that space sit empty.” Spilman decided to allow students and visitors to use the parking garages for free while the systems were replaced. For the months that the gates were free, students took advantage of the free parking services, but now that the project is complete, some are upset with its prices. “I definitely took advantage of the gates being down,” said senior Damien Coakley, who lives off campus and uses the garages while
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SPORTS p. 10
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STUDENTS SUFFER SLEEP DEPRIVATION
MIAMI ALUMNUS NAMED COO OF TWITTER
FILM STUDIES COMAJOR AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION
BOARD PREFERS CLASSROOM TO ONLINE TEACHING
REDHAWKS PLACE NINTH AT PRENATIONALS
Studies show students prioritize school and social life over adequate sleep.
Miami alumnus Adam Bain (‘95) became Twitter’s Chief Operating Officer Oct. 5.
The long-awaited film studies co-major is now available, as classes are offered in spring.
Editorial Board reflects on benefits of in-class education as online learning grows.
Between men’s and women’s cross country teams, 10 runners achieved PRs.
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In 1987, more than 30 Miami students and faculty from nine different student organizations protested at the seal, in recognition of National Human Rights Day. The demonstrators were making a statement about human rights abuses in South Africa’s apartheid.
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MU suffers sleep deprivation HEALTH
PARIS FRANZ
THE MIAMI STUDENT
The saying goes: sleep, study or a social life — in college, pick two, because having all three is impossible. A study published last year in the “Journal of Nature and Science of Sleep” suggests that among college students, sleep is not the priority. The study found that 70 percent of college students get insufficient sleep, meaning they obtain less than the eight hours per night needed by adolescents and young adults. School, social activities and job obligations are prioritized instead, resulting in students staying up late and getting up early. Sleep deprivation can lead to decreased alertness, compromised learning, impaired mood and increased risk of motor vehicle accidents. Sophomore Sarah Hiner said she believes the heavy workload in college makes it impossible to get enough sleep. “Because of my major I have a lot of homework and labs to do, and oftentimes I will realize that it is going to be a late night and sometimes an all-nighter with homework,” said Hiner. “Honestly, I don’t feel like I could [manage my time better]. I start my homework many times several days in advance and I still don’t have enough time.”
Assistant professor of psychology Joshua Magee believes that in addition to heavy workloads, high stress levels contribute to poor sleep quality. “One of the big triggers for poor sleep that we know about is stress, and there’s a lot of stress obviously that occurs in college,” said Magee. While the cause of poor sleep may vary from person to person, lack of sleep has been tied to a variety of negative health impacts. Leslie Haxby McNeill, assistant director of student wellness, works with overly stressed and exhausted students. “If you don’t get enough sleep, your body’s going to run down and your immune system is not going to be as strong,” said Haxby McNeill. “Depression, anxiety, concern for a friend, stress — all of those things can be complicated by a lack of sleep.” Lack of sleep specifically impedes academic achievement. Last year’s National College Health Assessment found that about one in five students experience sleep difficulties that inhibit their academic performance. First-year Nathan Swartzentruber makes a point to get enough sleep, setting a “bedtime” for himself at midnight. “It just helps to get the same amount every night of sleep,” he said. “[Sleep] is definitely important because it keeps
your body in balance.” College students that don’t or can’t get consistent sleep may try to “catch-up” during the weekends, sleeping for extra long periods of time. However, this strategy is not effective, said Haxby McNeill. “There are some myths about sleep and sometimes people will think that they can stock up on sleep, so go through the week without sleep and then on the weekend or the next night get a lot of sleep, and often they get this kind of rebound effect where they feel worse,” she said. Another myth is that alcohol can help you fall asleep. “Sometimes people will think that alcohol will help them go to sleep, and I’ve heard of students who use alcohol to help them go to sleep,” Haxby McNeill said. “In fact it interrupts your sleep cycles and you don’t get as deep or restful a sleep as when you’re sober.” According to Haxby McNeill, using alcohol while sleep deprived also increases the impact of the alcohol, causing the user to feel and act more intoxicated. Although maintaining a social life and good grades can be taxing, Haxby McNeill encourages students to place more importance on getting adequate sleep. “You brush your teeth every day, you should floss every day, there are things that you do to take care of yourself,” she said. “[Sleep] is one of those.”
All in the family: One-third of students are Miami legacies
A.J. NEWBERRY THE MIAMI STUDENT
Thirty-two percent of first-year students are legacies of Miami, according to enrollment data for the class of 2019. Of these legacies, 13 percent have a parent who attended Miami. TRADITION
LISA TROWBRIDGE THE MIAMI STUDENT
For most, the search for colleges starts junior or senior year of high school. But, for some students, the decision is made before they even hit middle school. These students are legacies, meaning they have family members who are alumni. At Miami, legacies make up a substantial proportion of the student population. According to enrollment data for the class of 2019, 32 percent of first-year students are legacies. Overall, 13 percent of first-year students have a parent, 11 percent have a sibling and the other 8 percent have extended family members who attended Miami. This trend is consistent with results from similar studies conducted the three previous years. Three percent of first-years are children of Miami Mergers — couples who both attended Miami. For these students, going to Miami can be a tradition, even something they decide at a young age. Alumnus Craig Huffman
(’84) said his daughter, a firstyear at Miami, knew since she was little that she wanted to attend the same college as her Miami Merger parents. “We would come up to Miami on weekends to watch football games … She even did a report on Miami when she was in the fourth or fifth grade,” Huffman said. “She always knew she wanted to come here.” Huffman’s daughter Meredith said her childhood memories of Miami made her feel at home. Her parents told her about their college experiences, but what really made her feel comfortable was visiting the campus with her friends and family. “I’m friends with the daughters of my dad’s college friends, so we’d come up to Miami with them and camp out for the games,” She said. Even so, she wanted to keep an open mind about other schools. Although she considered many, she always knew in the back of her mind she belonged at Miami. It wasn’t that she was pressured by her parents or recruited more heavily by the university, it was that she felt the
most comfortable here. “I toured a bunch of different places, but I liked Miami the best,” Huffman said. First-year student Frannie Comstock agrees that having alumni in her family also made Miami feel like home from early on. Not only did both of her parents attend Miami, her father taught a class here for one semester, and her cousin is a recent graduate. “Even before I went here, Miami was familiar to me,” Comstock said. “It’s changed a lot since my parents were here, but since my cousin was here recently, she was able to give me a clear perspective of what it’s like.” Like many students, Comstock followed in her parents’ footsteps, who both participated in theater at Miami. Comstock is a media and culture major, and also has her own show on MU’s radio station. But for her, it was always a choice, not something she felt pressured to do. “They never tried to push it on me,” she said. “They enjoyed their experiences here and in theater, but I didn’t feel any pressure in a negative way.”
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SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK Scout, a therapy dog, sits in the Shriver Center for suicide prevention week. Time with therapy dogs was a part of suicide prevention week from Oct. 12-15. The goal of the week was to break the silence about mental illness and depression among students.
In past 10 years, SAT scores steadily increase ADMISSION
ANGELA HATCHER THE MIAMI STUDENT
First-year Kristie Cordeiro didn’t know the score she needed on her SAT to get in to Miami. “I knew I needed to do well,” Cordeiro said. “But I didn’t know if there was a ‘magic number’ or something that would be the key to my acceptance.” She scored a 1910. “It was a lot of work, but it was enough to get me in,” Cordeiro said. “That’s all that matters to me.” Cordeiro, a biology and economics double major, is not alone when wondering whether there is a “magic number” that is the key for prospective students to gain admission to Miami. As of September, Miami ranked 31 on Business Insider’s list of top “105 smartest Public Colleges in America” based on SAT scores. This ranking considers both ACT and SAT scores, then converted the ACT scores to the same scoring scale as the SAT. Despite this ranking, the question of a “magic number” remains vague as statistics from Miami’s common data set reveal that average SAT scores and general standards of admission have been steadily increasing over the past 10 years, according to Susan Schaurer, the interim director of admission and associate vice president of enrollment management. “We have seen an increase in students of superior academic caliber enrolling, not necessarily an increase in admission requisites,” Schaurer said. In other words, despite the importance of a standardized test score in terms of gaining admission, Miami’s admissions process remains a holistic review. “We don’t just look at the SAT, we also look at GPA and rigor of high school courses, involvement in extracurricular activities, as well as the personal statement,” Schaurer said. “Those are all key factors for academic success.” Yet, the statistics cannot be ignored. In 2003, with 66 percent of students submitting SAT scores to gain admission, a score of 650 for SAT verbal, and 670 for SAT math were the average. Only about 8 percent of students were scoring in the 700-800 range per sub score.
In 2014, with 28 percent of students submitting their scores, less than half of those submitting in 2003, 650 was the mean for the SAT critical reading portion and 680 was the mean for the SAT math — a relative period of stagnation. The number of students testing into the 700-800 range per sub score in 2014 was about 12 percent for reading and 20 percent for math — roughly a 7 percent increase from the percentages of 2003. The first year class for fall 2014 also boasts an average SAT score of 1222, based off the 1600 scale that does not factor in the writing portion of the SAT, rather than 2003’s score of 1140. “This speaks to the growth and quality of the applicant pool as well as the value of a degree from Miami,” Schaurer said. Most prospective Miamians, however, submit their scores with the SAT writing portion, as well. These scores are graded out of a maximum of 2400 points. Junior Dharini Parthasarathy scored a 2150 on her SAT. Eashwar Nagaraj, a first-year, scored a 1600 on his SAT. First-year Mackenzie Solomon, received an 1840. Junior Alex Stevenson, scored a 1940 on his SAT. “It doesn’t surprise me that the majority of students enrolled here tested so well on their SAT,” Cordeiro said. “There are clearly a lot of really intelligent people who go here.” In comparison to other public universities in Ohio, Miami’s average SAT sub scores (650 for reading and 680 for math) remain relatively high. Ohio University’s average subscores rank in at 600 and 600 for reading and math (respectively). The University of Cincinnati’s average subscores for reading and math weigh in at 630 and 660. Miami also ranks just below the Ohio State University whose sub scores are at 650 for critical reading and 710 for math. But, with continually rising standards for admission and average SAT score, the future for prospective students remains a question of how high they can score on this standardized test. “It’s scary to think that five years from now, maybe a 1910 wouldn’t be good enough,” Cordeiro states. “There’s so much more to a student then just a number on their application.”
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Root Yoga business growing Uptown yoga studio to consider Lululemon merchandise BUSINESS
ELIZABETH JACOBS THE MIAMI STUDENT
Since its opening in August, Root Yoga provided Oxford with a variety of yoga classes. Located Uptown, the studio has shown significant growth since its opening. Miami students and Oxford residents enjoy a variety of class times, a calming environment and the studio’s mobile app, which allows users to schedule classes or register for membership from their homes or on the go. Owner Steve Thomas said Oxford has been a great place to open a business, and that Root Yoga has been thriving since its opening. “It has been awesome, we’ve had a wonderful start,” Thomas said. “We’ve seen growth every week with more and more people taking classes or becoming members.” In addition to providing yoga classes in Oxford, Root Yoga is also a means by which the athletic clothing brand Lululemon can be sold in Oxford. Since the company only allows the sale of its merchandise in stores closely associated with yoga or fitness, it hasn’t been able to make an entrance into Oxford. As the first established yoga studio Uptown, Root Yoga may be an opportunity for Lululemon.
Root Yoga will host a trunk show for Lululemon on Oct. 22 to showcase some of its products. If the trunk show goes well, Thomas said the company will likely be able to sell the merchandise in its store, along with its own product brand. “Lulu is a driving force for merchandise sales,” Thomas said.
“We’ve seen growth every week, with more and more people taking classes or becoming members.” STEVE THOMAS
OWNER OF ROOT YOGA
But selling merchandise is only one of the many services Root Yoga offers. The variety of classes and time slots are what allow the business to prosper. While the majority of Root’s customers are Miami students, a number of Oxford residents also take advantage of the studio. “We’ve had a really good response from the community,” Thomas said. “It’s a community-centered place. People at the studio are there for many different reasons.” Sophomore Kirsten Eissman thinks Root Yoga is a better option than the Rec Center’s yoga classes. “The Rec is just more expensive
for what you’re getting, and I’d rather go to a real studio,” Eissman said. “They just have more options for how often you want to go, what kind of classes they offer and how much you want to pay.” Even with the Rec Center’s more convenient location, Root Yoga is still the preferred option for Eissman, who lives on campus. “I’d say it’s pretty popular, even without a big opening,” Eismann said. “Every class I go to is full, there are always a lot of students there.” Senior Sam Bettinger is a yoga instructor at Root and has already grown to love her place of employment. “Root is the perfect place to come if you are trying to unwind and destress, and it is a completely judgefree environment,” Sam said. “We’re happy to have people join of all levels, from total beginner to experienced yogis.” Root Yoga was designed not to compete with other businesses Uptown, but to complement them. Thomas said he thinks Root is an asset to Oxford, and is the first business in its industry to start up in the college town. “It’s something Oxford has needed for a long time, and is a selling point for Oxford,” Thomas said. “It’s its own category and is not going to step on any other business’ toes.”
Transition to campus food influences students’ health habits HEALTH
ABBY KELLY
THE MIAMI STUDENT
Coming to college and being independent means students are obligated to make decisions constantly. There is one decision that has to be made multiple times a day: what to eat. Gretchen Matuzak, director of the didactic program in dietetics, believes that coming to college always has an impact on a student’s diet. “The main change for students when they leave home is that they are responsible for their own food choices,” Matuzak said. “They no longer have a meal that is prepared for them at home by a parent.” Matuzak noticed that not only are many students on their own for meals when they come to college, but students are also juggling classes, studying and participating in extracurricular activities. Students’ busy schedules make eating healthy less of a priority. First-year Olivia Prosser has just begun to learn how to manage school and live on her own. She said she has noticed her eating habits have changed during her first few months at Miami. “It is very tempting to eat the quick, fried food options,” Prosser said. “I have to be more conscious
about what I eat simply because my meals are no longer centered around my whole family. I am struggling to keep a balanced diet mainly because I never put thought to my eating habits before, and now I need to.” Matuzak notices the transition of going from home to school plays a role in students eating habits. “Limited time and stress eating are two reasons students do not eat a balanced meal. Trying to get acclimated to their new surroundings and gauging how much time should be spent socializing vs. studying can influence how much and what type of foods a student selects,” Matuzak said. Therefore, Matuzak believes that because of limited time and many responsibilities, students substitute foods and drinks that they need, such as fruit or whole grains, with quicker options like Easy Mac and energy drinks. Living on campus means that students have 24-hour access to unlimited high calories snacks like chips, cookies and candy bars with a swipe of a student ID at places like Emporium, MacCracken Market and King Café. Senior Eric Rubeo said his eating habits have changed since moving from on campus living, and now doesn’t rely on the expediency of on campus and take out food.
“Dorm life my first two years did not lend itself to easy cooking or storage of cooking utensils. I ate out a lot at the on campus restaurants with my meal plan while living on campus,” he said. “This year, I’ve been pretty good about cooking and preparing my meals. I pack lunches and cook purposefully large meals so I can have easy leftovers for dinner throughout the week.” Prosser likes to go to Bell Tower or Maplestreet Station, or sometimes she will eat the breakfast food or snacks that she keeps in her room. However, she is constantly trying to be conscious about what she eats by including fruit or a salad as one of her daily meals. Even though on campus students are always taking the quickest option for food most times, Matuzak believes that it is even more important that college students have good eating habits and a balanced diet. “Your body will have the fuel necessary to be successful in the classroom, and enjoy your extracurricular activities,” she said. Matuzak understands that developing good eating habits is a struggle in college, but they are also critical for students’ success. “Make a schedule and have a plan just like you do for your classes,” she said. “All foods can fit into your eating plan in moderation.”
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There are eight locations of the off-campus districts that ASG’s new senators will represent.
ASG welcomes senators, increases student voice ASG
LILYA NGUYEN
THE MIAMI STUDENT
At the end of the 2014-15 school year, Associated Student Government (ASG) voted to add academic senators to specifically address academia-related issues during senate discussions. These senators began their roles this fall. ASG also created eight districts that off-campus senators will represent, rather than all offcampus senators representing all off-campus students. These changes aim to respond to undergraduate student needs by increasing student voice and representation in off-campus affairs and academic divisions that previously lacked focus. Off-campus senators are expected to work with students on non-academic issues, such as Uptown parking, moving in and out of houses, relationships with real estate agencies and landlords. Senior Nathan Callender who serves as speaker of the senate, said he believes the new districts will allow students to more easily contact someone when they have a problem off campus. “There are a lot of problems with housing and agencies, so if you can’t address the problems yourself and you need to reach out to someone else — we’re right here,” Callender said. Callender also added that with the help of 17 off-campus senators, ASG will use resources available within the university and relationships with the city to solve the problems that students have to face. ASG’s legislative branch is currently made up of two members of senate leadership and 47 senator seats divided up into categories: 15 on-campus, 17 off-campus, 14 academic and one RA. Secretary for Communications and Public Relations of ASG, junior Amy Berg, estimated that in
previous years, 16 to 20 senators represented 8,000 undergraduate students living off campus in Oxford. The academic senators will work with students to create a better undergraduate experience. Junior and secretary of Academic Affairs Alexander Cary hopes to use his position to work closely with Miami’s administration. “My aim is to constructively engage with administration to make college more affordable for students while maintaining the academic excellence for which Miami is known,” Cary said. “I look forward to working closely with Student Senate to implement an ambitious agenda.” Fourteen academic senators proportionately represent undergraduate students from all five major academic schools. The larger the student body of the school, the more senators it has. Each senator works directly with students from his or her respective division to find relevant issues that need to be addressed by the Student Senate. At this early development stage, academic senators serve as a conduit through which students can voice concerns about academic policies. Senators actively seek out feedback from students in the classroom and encourage them to reach out by email. As the roles of academic senators grow, they hope to begin to work directly with administrators in the academic colleges. Senior Chrissy Graham, a student of Farmer School of Business and College of Arts and Science, thinks this change will encourage students to engage more with ASG. “It’s a smart idea to assign senators by academic schools in addition to where students live,” Graham said. “I feel more confident in my senator’s knowledge and understanding of the issues so I will be more open to voice my concerns.” While these changes have been ASG »PAGE 9
’95 Miami alumnus named chief operating officer of Twitter ALUMNI
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THE MIAMI STUDENT
Miami alumnus Adam Bain (’95) was named Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Twitter Oct. 5. Bain graduated from Miami with a degree in journalism, and was a member of the first class to graduate from the Armstrong Institute for Interactive Media Studies (AIMS). President David Hodge said he was excited to hear about Bain’s promotion at Twitter. “We’re very excited for and proud of Adam,” said Hodge. “It’s always great seeing Miami alumni having such extraordinary careers.” Glenn Platt, marketing professor and director of AIMS shared Hodge’s excitement, and said how pleased he was to hear of Bain’s promotion and success. “It’s a well-deserved and wellearned promotion for him,”
Platt said. Platt, who taught Bain in class, said Bain’s promotion and achievements show how Miami’s liberal arts education prepares students for the possibilities for what they can achieve after graduating. “I think it’s more affirmation that our Miami graduates are able to take their liberal arts education and move the needle around the world,” said Platt. Platt also said Bain’s success highlights the IMS major, and the types of careers students can look to find with that degree. “His success helped to paint the picture for what students can do with a degree in interactive media studies,” Platt said. Hodge and Platt said, along with his status and propensity for success, Bain’s reputation for being kind, humble and down-toearth has greatly aided him on his road to success.
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Miami alumnus Adam Bain (‘95) was named Twitter’s chief operating officer on Oct. 5. “To describe him, ‘nice’ would be in the first sentence you use,” said Platt. Bain is known for giving back to Miami, and donating his time and effort to help AIMS students. He visited Miami to give the commencement address for the College
of Arts and Science last spring. Hodge shared a story about Bain’s commencement address. Hodge said Bain had originally written a more conventional speech, but after receiving feedback from his father, changed his speech in place of one that better fit his personality.
Platt said Bain took to Twitter for ideas to help him craft his new speech. Hodge said that the above example showed Bain’s creativity and his high level of innovation. “He is putting his ideas out there, listening to the criticism and coming at it with a fresh perspective,” said Hodge. “I think that this one is one of the reasons why he is such a great leader, and has been so successful.” Miami students have also taken note of Bain’s career and promotion, and are happy to see what a Miami graduate can do with their education. Camryn Longworth, a junior IMS major, said it was great to see someone in her field of study become so successful. “As an IMS major, it’s awesome to see an alumnus achieving so much success,” said Longworth. TWITTER »PAGE 9
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‘In the Next Room’ Theatre department to debut latest play Wednesday
Film Studies: An academic outlet for aspiring filmmakers ACADEMICS
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Unique, dynamic and provocative are words used to describe “In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play,” written and directed by Ann Elizabeth Armstrong, performed at Miami University beginning Wednesday. Taking place in the late 1800s, “In the Next Room” sheds light on the beginnings of electricity and modern medical treatments, as well as the skepticism and tension of society that accompanied them. When a doctor prescribes a controversial remedy to treat his female patients’ hysteria, the boundaries of intimacy, sexuality and relationships are compromised. The performance creates a unique dimension in that the stage is split into two distinct rooms separating the characters — a living room and a doctor’s office. As the plot builds, the respective characters develop a growing curiosity as to what is happening “in the next room.” For this uniquely structured play, an emphasis is placed on behind-the-scenes lighting, set design and costuming. “Because of the split stage, we wanted to use lighting to create two very different spaces,” said senior Emma Crowe. Crowe and her team of students knew how important the lighting would be to enhance the action and set the mood. For the living room, Crowe strived to create a warm, comfortable environment, while the doctor’s office was designed to create a feeling of tension and uneasiness
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A cast member participates in a discussion during the Pouring Tea ‘In the Next Room’ event on Friday. with bright, harsh lighting. Using the computer program, Vectorworks, Crowe was able to virtually place each of the hundreds of lights in a projection of the theatre and program the effects of each. She instructed a crew of students on the logistics and safety precautions of assembling lighting, then helped with the execution of her design. Crowe says she took some artistic liberties with the lighting during the moments of paroxysm. To create a variety during these personal experiences, effects like LED lighting and flickering lights were utilized. Student composer Anthony Thompson, along with composer and pianist Victoria Slabinski on cello, stressed that all of the original music was created by secondyear students, improvisational yet inspired by traditional music of the 1890s.
“This production is unique in that it takes place in a time period much older than other plays I’ve been involved with, but its themes and ideas about sexuality, relationships, race and technology couldn’t be more relevant to our world today,” said Thompson. “Taking place in the late 19th century, this play transcends time unlike any show I’ve worked on before. It makes us look at the present in a brand new light.” Costume designer Melanie Mortimore focused on the time period to create costumes that reflected not only the era, but also the mood and characters’ class. This task proved challenging as traditional clothing for the late1880s involved many layers and underclothes, like petticoats, corsets and chemisettes. Because the costumes were VIBRATOR »PAGE 5
Although it isn’t available on the registrar yet, students have already started to fulfill the requirements for the new film studies co-major. Whether looking to expand their understanding of cinema and its importance as a global medium, or learn about the production side of film, students can find all that and more in the newest addition to the Department of Media, Journalism and Film. “I think it’s an important part of a liberal arts curriculum,” said Kerry Hegarty, the film studies coordinator. Hegarty was a leading voice among those that tried for years to create this opportunity for students. As a co-major, film studies is available for any student to pair with majors outside of the MJF department. Studying film is not just for those who wish to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, but it is also for those looking to change the way they think. “By studying film, [students] not only understand film more deeply, but they also understand visual culture and popular culture more deeply,” said Hegarty. “And they become more reflective consumers of popular culture and more autonomous beings in t he modern world.” Film studies isn’t just about sitting back and watching movies. More importantly, students learn about the cultural context of the art. “You kind of get a more philosophical view of film and why the themes of the stories are what they are and the social ramifications and
what inspired those,” said senior Nathan Hengstebeck, who will be one of the first students to graduate with a degree in film studies. After taking many film studies classes throughout his college career, Hengstebeck is excited to see this major come to fruition. “I am a filmmaker, so learning about the history of cinema and all that is extremely important for myself, as well as anyone else who’s interested in breaking into the industry,” said Hengstebeck. The courses within the major will cover media, film studies, film theory and film history. Interested students will have the opportunity to take classes and learn about the process of producing film. “Since film is such an all-encompassing medium, studying film gives students critical thinking skills, analytical thinking skills, visual literacy skills and creative thinking skills,” said Hagerty. Within the major, students will study film from all regions and cultures. Not only will they be taught about the medium of film, but also about the cultural significance of what they are watching. “You’re not talking about the films and the directors 100 percent of the time,” said Hengstebeck. “You’re talking about the social situation at the time that those films were released.” Students of all majors could potentially use the skills gained from taking film studies in their everyday lives. “Our lives are so saturated with moving images that it’s an amazing advantage to be able to learn those skills to analyze how they work, and, in that sense, to figure out how to make them work for you,” said Jennifer Malkowski, a professor of film studies.
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‘Crimson Peak’ not a horror story, but an homage to Victorian past FILM
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As visionary director Guillermo del Toro has stated on numerous occasions, his newest creation, “Crimson Peak,” is not a horror film, but a Gothic romance. This may come as a surprise, given the marketing and trailers for the film, but within seconds it is clear that del Toro has a clean-cut vision for what is to come, and genre is merely a formality. Like many of his past ventures into the supernatural and fantastic, “Crimson Peak” reveals an auteur in complete control of his product, constructing a cinematic experience that is entirely his, for better or worse. In “Crimson Peak,” young Edith Cushing sees dead people. They’ve been with her since her mother passed away and subsequently reached out to her from the afterlife, with a singular ghastly warning:
“Beware of Crimson Peak.” Years later, grown Edith (Mia Wasikowska) is a writer living in New York at the turn of the century. She still resides with her supportive father, a wealthy self-made man, and she prefers long nights of reading and writing to dancing at balls. Early supernatural experiences led her to write a ghost story, which she asserts is not so, but rather, “A story with a ghost in it.” Things quickly begin to change after a British inventor named Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston) comes to Edith’s father searching for investments. Although he is initially turned down, he manages to catch Edith’s eye and extends his stay to spend time with her. That’s about 15 minutes of the film’s plot, but I dare not say much more, as the narrative of “Crimson Peak” is a labyrinth that we slowly gain a birds-eye-view of as the story progresses. Del Toro’s vintage vision is
evident in the many homages that “Crimson Peak” pays to the past. Edith might as well have been the fourth Brontë sister, shots call back films of Hitchcock and F.W. Murnau and the entire film has this bleak romanticism reminiscent of the Victorian Era. Honestly, this film should be placed next to “Jane Eyre” and “Wuthering Heights” on every bookshelf. However, just because “Crimson Peak” isn’t a horror film doesn’t mean it isn’t horrifying. Despite their translucent nature, the demonic ghosts that haunt and creep through Edith’s life always feel real and dangerous. There are a few scenes that are so graphic and gruesome they achieve their own disgusting allure — bloody water pouring out of a sink onto a corpse has never looked so good. The cast of “Crimson Peak” is powerful, particularly the big three at the middle of the story. Mia Wasikowska plays Edith with the per-
fect combination of intuition and trust, and Hiddleston bounces between deception and truth in such a way that we can never be certain if he has another secret agenda. However, Jessica Chastain steals the show as Thomas’ sister Lucille by dismissing her usual sentimental matriarch type for something far more sinister. She conjures a level of fear in just one look that most contemporary horror films can barely manage in an entire movie. All of these brilliant achievements pale in comparison to the crown jewel of “Crimson Peak” — the production design of the eponymous manor itself. The enormous single set creates aesthetic beauty through its dreadful condition: the floor sinks to the blood red clay mines beneath, the deteriorated roof opens the indoors to the harsh winter. More importantly, however, the manor is structurally fluid. So, as long crane shots track Edith
throughout the house, the viewer begins to piece together a mental map of the entire floor, bit by bit. Visually, “Crimson Peak” is nothing short of sublime, sucking the audience into its world through del Toro’s suffocating style. The surreal blood-and-oil hues of the various specters contrast grimly with Edith’s virgin white attire and the snow that drifts into the manor. Most importantly, the computer-generated imagery (CGI) of the ghosts never feels like a technological intrusion, but like a more horrible history being oozed out of the walls. Parallel to the work of its protagonist, “Crimson Peak” is not a horror film, but a film with horror in it. Grotesque spirits lurk through the hallways and corridors, but it becomes clear very quickly that true horrors are derived from the living — humanity is not necessarily humane.
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exemplary of the time period, all of the clothing needed to be designed from scratch, unlike outfits for more modern shows, which could be purchased. Additionally, to accommodate quick changes, Mortimore had to design costumes that were easy to put on and take off. “Because many of the costume changes happen onstage, we had to put more thought into the un-
derclothes and other small details that might not matter in other shows,” said Mortimore. In total, Mortimore and her team designed over 20 intricate costumes, each of which takes more than 40 hours of labor to put together. “Hopefully, the costumes are able to convey what life was like at the turn of the century,” said Mortimore. “We wanted them to be realistic. The color and style really reflect the personalities of
the characters and what’s happening in the show at each point.” “In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 21-24 and 2 p.m. on Oct. 25 at the GatesAbegglen Theatre in Miami University’s Center for the Performing Arts. Audience members under the age of 18 will not be permitted without parental consent. Tickets are $12 for adults, $9 for seniors and $8 for students.
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you have it.” On the day of the event, the Kaufmans observed the “Survivors Parade” – an experience Jim described as emotional, “but in a good way.” A few weeks earlier, a fifth grader had heard Liam had cancer and told him he would die. Naturally, Liam had questions, which led to conversation with family and doctors. The family’s doctor said she wouldn’t promise anything, but Liam’s outlook was favorable, and she would never lie. That’s why the Survivors Parade, a Light the Night event, was so meaningful. At the parade, every survivor of leukemia or lymphoma received and wore a red cape. “He was able to see kids, adults, young and old, wearing these capes,” Jim said. “I pointed them out and said ‘Look, Liam, that person over there has a cape. That means he had leukemia or lymphoma and he’s doing well.’” “I had him on my shoulders, and
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I started noticing that as I would point people out, it comforted him a little bit.” After the parade and a welcome speech, Team Liam – a group of family, friends, coworkers and Miami football coaches and players – proceeded to the walk. During the walk, each participant held a lantern of a different color, symbolic of the roles in the fight against cancer. Leukemia and lymphoma survivors received white lanterns, those who walked in support held red lanterns and those who walked in honor of the deceased held yellow lanterns. For the most part, it was a sea of red. “It helped [Liam] see that he’s not going through this alone,” Jim said. “There are other people that have gone through the same kinds of things that he’s had to do.” But for Liam, having members of the Miami football team there made it even more special. “It’s funny because he’s a fiveyear-old and these are 20-year-old guys, and he looks at them as his
friends,” Jim said. “He said his friends all came to the walk, but he didn’t get to play football.” Liam looks up to all the players, but he’s the most comfortable around McInnis and Shisso. They were the first players Liam met when he signed with the team in June. “Liam’s amazing,” Shisso said. “He just loves life … it’s been awesome to see him work through this with a smile on his face all the time. It would be tough for anyone to go through, especially a kid, and the fact that he’s handled it so well, it’s encouraging to everyone else. It’s encouraging to me.” Before the night was over, one of the football players had a message for Liam. “Liam, when you come to the game Saturday, I want you to find us before the game starts so I know where you’re sitting at,” Jim recalled Niemic saying. “It’s neat to see these big guys who are in college who have a whole lot of different things on their mind and things they can do
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he attends class. “I used the garages last year, and the prices weren’t bad. The hourly rates are not bad now, but the parking passes are outrageous.” Semester-long parking passes for the parking garage are now $495. “The intended purpose of parking garages are not meant to be for students to drive to class,” said Spilman. “It’s really so people who don’t have a parking permit and are coming to campus can have a place to park without worrying about getting a ticket.” Regardless, students still use these parking garages, and now that the prices are going up, they are reconsidering its use. “This is definitely going to make me reconsider whether I should take my car on campus or not,” and not do, but here they are, interested in what my five-year-old son is doing.” The Kaufmans received free tickets to Saturday’s game against Northern Illinois University. Liam played on the moon bounces in the fan section and sat in the balcony level of Yager Stadium for the first time. “He was able to see the entire field and see how the plays were developed and how people were lining up.” Jim said. “He liked that.” Anyone who knows Liam understands how he lives and breathes football. He watches the games on TV and plays football video games. “Even when he’s in the living room with his big brother or when he’s by himself, there’s a football in his hands,” Jim said. At home, Liam starts pickup football games in his front yard with his neighborhood friends. He’ll use football terminology, but no one understands it as well as he does. “It’s weird that a child his age
said sophomore Kaitlyn Molhoek. “We are college students. We don’t really have room for parking in our budget.” Parking services also wanted to update the gates to improve efficiency at the garages’ exit by making the transactions credit card -only. “We found that cash transactions in the exit lane of the garage were one of the real slow-downs,” said Spilman. “They caused a lot of the backups in the garages because they either were looking for a coin or had to add more.” Students can still pay with cash using a “pay-on-foot” machine located on the entry level of each garage. There are plans to change the system in the future. “Some of the plans we have for the future of this setup is to use the university’s ID cards for entry and exit,” said Spilman. knows so much about football. He knows more about football than I do,” Jim said. “If there’s a play on the field and the referee calls holding, [Liam] knows that its holding before it comes on over the loudspeakers. He gets the game.” Liam’s passion for sports, especially football, makes his relationship with the Miami football team that much more important. The Kaufman family was at Miami’s first game of the season against Presbyterian College Sept. 5. The RedHawks won 26-7, claiming their first season-opening win in seven years. Afterwards, Liam and Jim went to the locker room. Liam received the game ball, and Martin honored him in a speech. “It made me teary-eyed,” Jim said. The Kaufmans expect to visit for Miami’s remaining three home games and attend practices when their schedule permits. Team Liam’s fundraising campaign continues through January 2016. Those interested in donating may visit lightthenight.org.
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Online classes don’t compare when it comes to quality learning EDITORIAL
Over the next few weeks, Miami students will log onto BannerWeb to create their schedules for the spring semester. Aside from traditional classes, there are a variety of alternatives to choose from: online/distance learning, in which students complete assignments individually at their own pace; interactive video distance learning, which requires students to tune in at a certain time for class content; or hybrid classes, which combine days of in-person class time with supplementary online lectures or other resources. With these options available, the question stands — are all classes created equal? Can sitting at home watching a lecture online while simultaneously talking on the phone, blow-drying your hair and making yourself something to eat really compare to being inside a classroom? Does emailing your teacher to ask a question provide you the same answer as raising your hand or approaching them face-to-face after class would? Is posting your comment in an online forum equivalent to contribut-
The following piece, written by the editorial editors, reflects the majority opinion of the editorial board. ing in an in-class group discussion? Does conversation flow as naturally? Are ideas exchanged in the same manner? It is not realistic to believe that online courses can offer the same
Instead, students find themselves staring at their computer screens, half-heartedly scrawling notes while a video plays of their professor, poised awkwardly on their desktop, equally bored and reading
Does conversation flow as naturally? Are ideas exchanged in the same manner?
experience as being in a classroom. Over J-term especially, it is not feasible to condense material intended for a 14-week period into three weeks without compromising quality. At Miami, traditional classes offer immeasurable opportunities for real-life applications. Whether it be an expert in a certain field dropping in to give a guest lecture, a volunteering requirement that forces students out into the Oxford community or a field trip to an off-site location to see how something is made, there are countless situations that cannot be replicated over the Internet.
from a written script. Professors do not get to call on students in class, inviting those whose thoughts seem to be wandering back into the conversation. They can’t see the imaginary light bulb glowing in a student’s mind the moment they finally understand a tough concept. And nothing allows them to monitor and make sure students aren’t using their phones, rifling through their notes or simply Googling answers during exams. Students often gravitate toward alternative class styles because they are convenient — an easy way to “knock out” a requirement. But aside from teaching course content,
online classes teach students to value efficiency above all else. They shift the focus from engaging with and truly absorbing new material to simply checking a box that says you’ve done it. This highlights the shifting attitude toward education in general. Why devote a whole semester to a class when you can “get it over with” in just a few weeks? While the pursuit of knowledge was once valued in and of itself, today’s society looks at a college degree as another commodity. It matters less what you learned in class, the deep thoughts you had, the questions you wondered about. All that matters is getting a diploma to prove you did your time. Online classes do have their virtues, and they have their time, place and circumstance. If you have two classes you need to take but they are scheduled at the same time, an online offering would solve the problem. For those trying to balance a summer internship while accumulating additional credits, distance learning would be ideal. Students could work a typical 9:00 to 5:00 day, then come home
and devote time to their studies. A traditional classroom does not offer the freedom to work at your own pace, which many students regard as a perk of online courses. And yes, if your options are between a 200-person lecture at 8:30 a.m. that you know is likely to serve as a glorified naptime, taking an online class would allow you the flexibility to tune in later in the day when you have more energy to pay attention. For students with genuine interest in a subject and the ability to hold themselves accountable, online courses can be a great option. But online classes are not for everyone, nor should every class be available online. They hinder the learning experience, eliminate the possibility for quality interactions with peers and prevent the development of meaningful relationships with professors. While online classes boast the convenience of an easy way to add credits to an otherwise jam-packed schedule, they ultimately inconvenience students by robbing them of the superior learning experience that a traditional classroom offers.
Unseen strife: Commentary takes different angle on gender woes MILAM’S MUSINGS
Prohibition of prostitution prevents combating sex trafficking
Masculinity supresses all genders GENDER
I’ve never much considered myself a “tough guy.” Even though I exist within a culture that is permeated with and privileges masculinity, I’ve never quite known what it means to project masculinity or what defines its contours. Tr a d i t i o n a l masculine traits are not things I can relate to, like being assertive and aggressive, non-emotional and presenting a hard exterior — the “tough guy” image.
ly. In particular, the scene in the fifth book when Harry, Ron and Hermione meet Neville in the hospital and learn the fate of his parents, tortured into insanity. It’s heartbreaking. Taylor Swift, fashion and makeup, the Lifetime channel (not as much anymore since I “cut the cord”), pedicures (which I’d highly recommend) and so on, are areas likely thought of as “feminine,” that I have no problem showing interest or participation in. However, when I do express those interests or, more broadly, when I proudly label myself a feminist and discuss feminist issues, I have been accused by other men of trying to
There are few things I find more grating on the pet peeve scale than the tough guy going through a haunted house.
Here’s an example since it’s Halloween season: There are few things I find more grating on the pet peeve scale than the tough guy going through a haunted house. The guy that has to act like this whole thing is stupid, yells back at the costumed actors and laughs throughout the experience. The same holds for the tough guy watching a horror movie. “Nothing can scare me!” Come on, “bro.” Even if horror isn’t your thing, there’s no need to present your hard exterior, your toughness, when going through a haunted house. If anything, it comes across like a faux-masculinity to me, an unneeded projection to protect oneself from appearing less than manly. As for myself, I enjoy so-called “chick flicks.” For instance, I watched a good one recently, “The Spectacular Now,” with two of my favorite young actors today, Shailene Woodley and Miles Teller. I have no problem shedding tears at certain scenes in Harry Potter books (or really any artform, if it’s done well). As I’m re-reading the series again, this also happened recent-
pander to women. And of course, the other, more unsavory ways of expressing disapproval of my form of masculinity, such as: “Don’t be gay,” “Don’t be such a pussy,” or “Don’t be a bitch.” Notice what all three of those things have in common? The worst thing to call a man is either gay or something traditionally associated with women. (Hat tip to Jessica Valenti’s “Full Frontal Feminism,” which inspired this bit.) But here’s the thing that’s troubling to me and gets a bit meta: even in rejecting traditional masculine traits, I still find myself questioning and wondering if I’m manly enough. It’s hard not to when you’re surrounded by it everywhere you turn. There’s probably a name for that feeling one gets when you still feel like a boy compared to the men around you. Now back to the point about fauxmasculinity and projection. This isn’t me merely spouting off my own psycho-babble here. Michael Kimmel, a sociology professor at Stony Brook University, specializes in studying men and masculinity. Kimmel wrote a provocative arti-
cle titled, “Masculinity as Homophobia,” wherein this projection is one of fear -— the fear of humiliation. There’s an utter horror in being “unmasked, emasculated and shown to not be a real man.” To avoid that unmasking, aggression and toughness predominate and often manifest into violence. I think it’s for that reason that it’s worth trying to understand masculinity and conversely, what it means to be emasculated. There must be something to the fact that most school shooters are men, most terrorists are men, and just generally, most violence involves men. In fact, according to the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Nebraska, Omaha, “The majority of all homicide perpetrators are male — approximately 90 to 91 percent.” In other words, in a society where masculinity still reigns supreme, it’s worth looking at not just the obviously oppressed, but the not so obviously. Men. Naturally, you don’t have to search long and hard to find some men’s rights groups and the like pointing at the culprit for this emasculation: feminism. But that seems dubious at best since the problem of violence among men has been around longer than feminism. Unfortunately, this is a column where I’m just pointing out an issue without knowing what the solution is. The one good thing, which I’ve mentioned numerous times in my musings, is that violence of all kinds has been trending downward for the last twenty years, and not just in the United States. I have no idea how to define masculinity, but know I reject showy displays of bravado and toughness. If guys stopped worrying so much about appearing less-than or gay, I suspect, they’ll find new worlds opening up to them. Like pedicures. Seriously, guys, you’ll be wondering what you’ve been missing out on. And those massage chairs should be mandatory in every home. BRETT MILAM
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To better protect women in American society, one clear act we can take is to legalize prostitution and pull back the “tough on crime” reins when it comes to sex trafficking. Elizabeth Nolan Brown, a longtime writer on feminist issues from a libertarian perspective, wrote a new cover piece for Reason magazine about how the war on sex trafficking is the new war on drugs with overinflated mandatory minimums, federal dollars incentivizing bad policing and misallocation of resources. To the latter point, it’s important to remember that prostitution and sex trafficking are not interchangeable, as there are differences (primarily the line between consent and nonconsent). However, don’t tell that to federal, state and local agencies. In claiming to fight sex trafficking, these agencies are routinely using anti-trafficking dollars to fight prostitution. Obviously, any sensible person believes that forced sex and labor of any kind is abhorrent, but as with the misallocation of resources and the language used therein with the war on drugs, the war on sex trafficking does not go merely after that core issue. Instead, Brown noted, antitrafficking efforts involve going after paid sex, living with a sex worker or running a classified advertising website. Brown cited Kari Lerum, Kiesha McCurtis, Penelope Saunders and Stephanie Wahab’s 2012 article for Anti-Trafficking Review, in which they said since the early 2000s, “anti-prostitution policies at the federal level have translated into increasingly aggressive state and local-level policing of sex workers and their customers.” One of the biggest hurdles to victims of sex trafficking is finding a place to go once they’ve escaped their circumstances. The State Department’s Trafficking in Persons report noted this, saying “shelter and housing for all trafficking victims, especially male and labor trafficking victims, continues to be
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insufficient.” Perhaps a better allocation of resources would be away from police coffers and into shelters for the expressed purpose of helping sex trafficking victims and runaways (since runaways tend to get snagged into trafficking). And it’s hard to see, from my vantage point, how cracking down on consenting adults is in any way helpful to those women, in keeping with the ideals of feminism and that of a supposedly free society, nor in actually solving sex trafficking. Just as killing the demand for drugs was futile, so will be trying to kill the demand for paid sex. It’s a losing battle, but it’s not one that ought to be fought anyhow. And no, legalizing prostitution is not necessarily only about protecting prostitutes from their pimps and johns, but from the police as well. Brown noted examples from Tuscon, Arizona, San Antonio, Texas, Brevard County, Florida, Fresno, California and on and on — just in the past few months — of where police officers paid, pimped and sexually assaulted sex workers. For example, in Forth Worth, Texas, police officer Ryan Candu was fired over allegations that he paid for sex while on duty. Brown noted that his lawyer argued this was unfair since other officers in the department did the same thing, but weren’t investigated or disciplined for it. When Brown extended her search to last year, she found a dozen more examples, including police chiefs and crimes involving underage girls. The Cato Institute’s National Police Misconduct Statistics and Reporting Project recorded 4,861 unique reports of police conduct involving 6,613 sworn officers and 6,826 alleged victims in 2010. Sexual misconduct only trails excessive force as the most common incident at 9.3 percent. Of the 618 officers involved in sexual misconduct, 354 had complaints that involved forcible, nonconsensual sexual activity and of those, 51 percent involved minors. WOMEN »PAGE 7
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The key to solving crimes and helping victims is a two-way street of communication between the police and whatever the affected community is. Therefore, as Brown pointed out, when the war on sex trafficking really looks like a war on prostitution, prostitutes and their clients fear coming to the police with information about trafficking, afraid they’ll be arrested and potentially assaulted. Prohibition creates this poor communication problem, but also a problem of violence. Within this black market of paid sex, would-be criminals can rest easy knowing their victims won’t go to the police. But, as I’ve pointed out, the police can often be just as bad. However, that’s not sufficient reasoning to maintain the illegality of prostitution. If anything, it’s even more reason to get it out in the open and deal with the police problem. Additionally, lest one think legalizing prostitution is a fringe feminist libertarian position, Amnesty International made headlines in August when they came out in favor of decriminalizing prostitution and upholding the rights of sex workers. “Sex workers are one of the most
marginalized groups in the world who in most instances face constant risk of discrimination, violence and abuse,” Salil Shetty, Secretary General of Amnesty International, said. Finally, doesn’t it seem more sensible, as Brown also pointed out, to work on harm reduction strategies — handing out condoms in popular prostitution areas or offering STD tests — rather than locking these women up? Additionally, I think there’s enough nuance within feminism to be able to parse victims of sex trafficking from those that take up prostitution, but doing so would requiring a sex-positive attitude. That is to say, feminists ought not standardize their vision of sex for everyone, so when somebody decides to introduce money into the equation, they’re not committing a crime. Prohibition, whether on drugs, gambling or in this case, prostitution, simply does not work and waging wars in their name are not just counterproductive, but most destructive to the very people often singled out as the reason for the war in the first place. BRETT MILAM
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TO THE EDITOR: In response to the “Staff Cuts Responsible for Slow Maintenance Results” article, written by Jack Christianson and printed in the Tuesday, Oct. 13 issue. I am a 2004 Miami graduate and formerly the Column Editor for the Amusement Magazine. I’ve been receiving the alumni magazine, The Miamian and periodic
School of Business. I parked my car Uptown and took a stroll to King Library, where I had worked all four years at Miami. I was stunned. The first floor had been refurbished, making it a more open, inviting space. The third floor — a construction site in all my years at Miami — had a fantastic reading room. And the basement? It was a bistro. This place is beautiful. I want to go back to school here for four more
But the students who slept in those tents are now gone. In their place are new students who don’t know this history.
letters asking for my donations to the Love & Honor campaign. I’ve seen amazing pictures of the new Armstrong Student Center and Garland Hall, so I decided to take a drive on a beautiful fall day and visit the campus to see the changes for myself. As I drove into campus, I passed a bus that was heading to the Ditmer parking lot. I did a double-take. Was that the Miami Metro? As I approached Patterson, I noticed that the roof of Shideler Hall was crawling with construction workers. I turned right and looked for my freshman dorm, Reid Hall. Gone. In its place was an enormous building, the Farmer
years. Things change. Then, I picked up a copy of The Miami Student on the way out of the library. Staff cuts responsible for slow maintenance results, a headline announced. Jack Christianson reported that the Physical Facilities department has shrunk from a staff of 16 members to … how many? Four. I guess some things never change. In 2003, 400 Miami employees went on strike for 13 days in order to gain better wages and lower costs for health insurance. Students supported the workers by sleeping in tents outside of President Garland’s office. The union and the university agreed to a new
three-year contract that included a 5 percent pay raise the following year and a limit to health insurance increases. But the students who slept in those tents are now gone. In their place are new students who don’t know this history. This is why I write today, to encourage the current Miami student population to speak out against these trends to cut staff to save money. Christianson reported that David Creamer, director of finance and business services for Miami, cited these reasons for the cuts: “to better implement efficiency and keep tuition more affordable.” So it seems that this is Miami’s new plan of action. If we have to pay our employees more, let’s just have fewer of them. For Love & Honor? Are you kidding me, Miami? What is honorable about building all this finery on the backs of your overburdened employees? Miami students, you and your parents pay a fine price for your education. But don’t let the beautiful buildings block your ability to see what your money finances — as well as what it doesn’t. And Miami, I’d be happy to give you money for Love & Honor — once you start treating your employees honorably.
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case, an individual was stopped in the act of the theft. In the 29 incidences of a stolen bicycle, four were specified as locked and four as unlocked on the bike rack. The rest were not specified one way or another. Of those seven cases where items were returned, two involved bicycles. On Nov. 20 of last year, a bicycle was found and turned into MUPD. Then Sep. 25 of this year, a bicycle was discovered by an MUPD officer and returned to the owner. McCandless said bikes are hard to recover because most people don’t keep the documents associated with the bike. “Bikes are a little nondescript,” McCandless said. “Part of the dilemma is the descriptions are pretty vague.” However, MUPD, like other police departments in the country, put the stolen property, if they do have a serial number or the brand associated with it, into the FBI’s National Crime Information Center Database. The stolen item stays in the system for two or three years, and if a different department recovered the stolen item, they would notify MUPD. Lieutenant Jim Bechtolt said most bikes are actually not stolen, but rather abandoned. For instance, last year he said MUPD recovered 200 to 250 abandoned
bicycles, which were auctioned off with proceeds absorbed into the university. Among wallet thefts specifically mentioned in the reports, 15 such incidents occurred, and
and/or “unsecured” and in five of those seven cases, the theft occurred in the basketball court area. In the two cases that occurred in the men’s locker room, the reports also noted the wal-
MUPD’s ANTI-THEFT TIPS: • Lock your things up. Don’t leave car or lockers unlocked. • Don’t leave items unattended, like laundry and expensive electronics.
not to leave things unattended; not victim-blaming, but you have to be responsible.” There are security cameras at the Rec Center, which McCandless said have been helpful. But
“If you do those three things, you’re not likely to be a victim of theft.” JOHN McCANDLESS MUPD CHIEF
• Know where your things are at all times.
of those 15, 12 took place at the Recreational Sports Center, either in the men’s locker room or in the basketball court area. Last April was a particularly bad time for wallet theft at the Rec Center. April 25 started it off with the theft of a wallet from the basketball court area. The next day, there were two more instances, and then just three days later, three more incidents on the same day from the lockers or the basketball court area. A day after those thefts, there was another incident on April 30. In all seven cases within that four-day period, the reports noted the wallet was left “unattended”
let was taken from an unlocked locker. McCandless said that it’s frustrating for him because MUPD has tried to make it known that the Rec Center has a lock program. McCandless said they went to Walmart and bought 10 locks so people going to the Rec Center without a lock can use one free of charge, if the person in need presents an ID. There are also signs posted around the locker room informing users about the lock program. “When people use locks like they’re supposed to, thefts go down to goose egg,” McCandless said. “We have to remind people
of course, the cameras can’t go into the men’s locker room, nor are there enough resources to view those cameras in real-time. And for the officers, if the incident is the theft of a credit card, that brings the hassle of involving other agencies when the perpetrator uses the credit card in different jurisdictions. There are good samaritans, however. For instance, Jan. 30 of last year, a wallet was found on Bonham Road and turned into MUPD. Some other oddball items taken throughout the last year included three instances of stolen fire extinguishers (one in which two at
one time were taken), a vacuum cleaner (which was specified in the report as being an “upright” vacuum cleaner), and an emergency backup light at Thomson Hall (it was initially ripped off the wall, the RA stored it in a common closet and then it was stolen). During last year’s winter break, an Apple TV was stolen from Porter Hall. There were also five incidents of copper stolen around the construction sites at Miami, including an incident Feb. 25 of this year when approximately 400 pounds of it was stolen. McCandless said the problem with tracking down copper thieves is parsing who the thieves are from the construction workers on the site. There’s no way to know when trucks are going in and out or who is who. “That scrap metal is so valuable,” McCandless said. McCandless said he thinks most theft crime on campus is preventable. “It’s a crime of opportunity,” McCandless said. “We don’t get James Bond here at 3 a.m. trying to steal things.” “If you do those three things, you’re not likely to be a victim of theft,” McCandless said. “It’s an undue amount of stress that theft causes. If we followed these three rules, we would dramatically reduce thefts.”
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met with enthusiasm, time will tell whether they have a definite impact on the undergraduate student experience at Miami. “This is all new, so it is going to be an interesting year,” Callender said. ASG updated its website with a new contact section for students to send in feedback, concerns and ideas to improve the organization. The website also includes information on each serving member of ASG and minutes from Senate meetings.
“I think Bain’s accomplishments will bring extra recognition to the department and to Miami as a whole.” Longworth said she believes that Miami really helps students to prepare for future careers. “Bain’s success shows that Miami does a really great job of preparing its students for anything and everything,” Longworth said. Hodge said he believes Bain’s success embodies Miami’s mission to help students grow and pursue their passions throughout their lives. “Miami encourages students to have high aspirations, let their talent grow and understand that the sky is the limit,” Hodge said.
improvement has been made.” Though the RedHawks show improvement individually, head coach Willy Wood said the team must work on pack running in crowds. “We need to work on the pack between our fifth and seventh runners,” Wood said. “That’s where most meets are won and lost.” Stewart shared the same concern. “Pack running was shaky,” Stewart said. “But it should get better when the number of the field go down. That still isn’t an excuse for shakiness.” Miami has a break next weekend before the MAC Championship Oct. 31 in Akron, Ohio.
MU returns home next weekend for two conference games against University of New York at Buffalo and University of Akron. “We just got to keep working,” Kramig said. “Keep working on the things that we need to do. The world isn’t ending. We just need to show some improvement, get back to practice and close out these home games with some good results.”
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win. Try to schedule your league games for Tuesday or Thursday nights around 10:00 p.m. At this time in many Miami students’ lives, going out for 90s night takes preference to an intramural flag football game, especially when you consider the importance of pre-gaming (to be clear, I’m talking about pre-gaming for the bars, not pre-game stretching). If there is no competition, you and your team can rack up those wins by default, literally without breaking a sweat. There you have it, the formula for winning in intramural sports. In short, play hard, play ignorant, but most importantly, just play.
Ohio State would tie the game for the third time in the series early in the second. It was freshman Mason Jobst finding the net on a shot senior goaltender Ryan Mckay said he “never saw”. McKay would complement his 25 save night on Friday with 27 saves on 28 shots in the second game of the series. He would finish the weekend with a .945 save percentage and a 1.5 goals against average. McKay gave a lot of credit to his defensemen for his success during the series. “They’re moving their feet and keeping tight gaps,” McKay said. “That’s the name of the game. Any defensive coach will teach you that.” With just over six to play in the second it was freshman phenom Jack Roslovic putting home a go ahead goal for the RedHawks, his third of the year. Melnick picked up the assist in his second multi-point game as a ’Hawk. Miami started the third period up one goal and with 4:46 left on a powerplay, an opportunity they would take advantage of. It was freshman Zach LaValle burying his first NCAA goal with 17:55 remaining in the game. Sherwod would pick up one assist on the goal, senior defenseman Matthew Caito the other. The powerplay was 0-2 on Friday in Columbus but was 2-5 with 11 shots at home on Saturday. Miami held off OSU during all seven of their man advantages in the weekend.
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points on the board,” Bahl said. Lurry entered the game as the nation’s leader in interceptions. This was his seventh pick of the season and his fifth-straight game with an INT. “He’s a great player,” Bahl said. “He reads your eyes really well, and that’s what he did on that pick.” Northern ended the third quarter with a 31-5 lead. The RedHawks cut the lead to 31-12 with redshirt junior wide receiver Fred McRae’s 25-yard TD catch at the 11:43 mark. It was Miami’s first touchdown in eight quarters and Bahl’s second this year. “It felt good,” Bahl said. The Huskies scored two touchdowns in garbage time, putting an exclamation point on their win. Bahl completed 16 of 33 passes for 156 yards, one touchdown and one INT. His outing was better than last week’s four-interception performance, but Martin said there’s still room for improvement. “He was obviously much better, but he didn’t start off with a very high bar,” Martin said. “Hanging on the ball and then making a late throw … he’s obviously gotta eradicate that and keep learning.” The freshman QB also understands the work ahead of him. “I know being a freshman, being inexperienced, that I have to get in on tape more and prepare for what they’re gonna do to us,” he said. “We made some crucial mistakes, a lot of penalties, negative plays that kept moving us back. We gotta get rid of those and start executing a little better.” The RedHawks’ 153 rushing yards was the most they’ve collected in four games. Redshirt freshman running back Alonzo Smith contributed 58 of those on 11 carries. “We ran the ball obviously way better than we have in three weeks,” Martin said. “But moving the ball and scoring points are two different things.” Junior quarterback Drew Hare led NIU, going 17-for-26 with 206 yards and a TD. Miami continues MAC play on the road against Western Michigan University next weekend.
that literally means nothing. They really just don’t care that much. So ignore them as much as you can without getting kicked out. Just think of the rules as suggestions. Push a guy in the back so you can grab that rebound. Stepped on the sideline after a catch? Do your best Nik Wallenda impersonation and act like you tip-toed that sideline all the way into the end-zone. You’re only guilty if you act guilty. There is no replay review to worry about, so own every play and act like you have no idea what they are talking about when the whistle blows. Show up for the game. This one is pretty self-explanatory. Lots of times, you don’t even have to play the game to earn a
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front 15-14. Tied at 17, a 6-1 run by Central Michigan put it in control at 23-18. Hill recorded one more kill, but the Chippewas won 25-20. In Friday’s match against Eastern Michigan, Miami did not perform well offensively, attacking at a low .222 percent. The RedHawks offset this with a strong defensive performance. They out-blocked the Eagles 12-6 and forced a .102 attack percentage. Sophomore outside hitter Olivia Rusek and Hill led MU with four blocks each. These two wins bring Miami to 14-7 overall and 6-2 in the MidAmerican Conference. The RedHawks sit in second place in the East Division and third overall in conference. “We’re super pumped,” Ingle said. “Taking it one game at a time, staying focused on our goals as a team.” MU continues MAC play against Ball State University and University of Toledo on the road before returning home for a showdown with rival Ohio University.
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Northern Illinois downs Miami 45-12 FOOTBALL
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Joel Bouagnon and the Northern Illinois University run game started strong and never stopped, as they defeated the Miami University football team 45-12 Saturday. Of NIU’s 514 total yardage, 311 were rushing yards. Miami gained 309 yards total. “Everything they do is set up by the run,” head coach Chuck Martin said. “We didn’t stop what they do to beat you.” Bouagnon helped the Huskies (43, 2-1 Mid-American Conference) to a 21-0 first quarter lead with two 22-yard touchdown runs. Halfway through the third quarter, he struck again on a 53-yard touchdown run. The junior running back accounted for a third of NIU’s run offense, col-
lecting 134 yards on 14 carries. “It was pretty much what we expected,” said senior linebacker Kent Kern, who led the defense with nine tackles (eight solo). “We just didn’t execute our defense today. We mis-fit a lot of run plays on those long touchdowns, myself included.” “Once we got better at play recognition as the game went on, we started to fit those things right. At the start, we weren’t recognizing it quick enough.” Three of the RedHawks’ first four drives were three-and-outs. However, MU (1-6, 0-3 MAC) turned it around in the second quarter. They started moving the ball and kept the Huskies scoreless. “We didn’t really have to change what we were doing,” Kern said. “Our game plan was sound and our scheme was good, we just needed to start executing. And we did start
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Sophomore tight end Ryan Smith tries to get by NIU safety Elijah Campbell. to execute a lot better in the second quarter … we saw what happened, we didn’t give up any points.” Miami’s first score of the game was a 36-yard field goal from se-
Five freshmen lead MU in OSU sweep HOCKEY
nior Kaleb Patterson with 5:32 left in the second quarter. The ’Hawks had a chance to reduce NIU’s lead again, but Patterson missed a 38yard FG attempt wide right with
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Five freshmen propelled the Miami University hockey team to its first sweep of the season in a homeand-home series against Ohio State University. The young guns scored 10 of the team’s 16 points, leading the RedHawks to a 3-2 win Friday in Columbus and a 3-1 win at home. On Friday night Miami opened the scoring with a goal from senior Andrew Schmidt about halfway into the first period with assists coming from senior Chris Joyaux and freshman Ryan Siroky. Ohio State responded with one of their own just under seven minutes into the second. The game would remain tied headed into the final frame. The scoring would go back and forth one more time with freshman Kiefer Sherwood giving Miami a lead before Ohio State would tie it at two goals with only 2:45 to play. Just over a minute later, Miami freshman Jack Roslovic would put home the go ahead goal. Roslovic said coach Blasi has made it easy to transition into the team’s systems. “Coach does a really good job, he’s a player’s coach,” Roslovic
Miami University cross country traveled to Lexington, Ky. for the NCAA Pre-Nationals meet Saturday and returned with several personal best times. The men’s squad finished ninth out of 31 teams with 285 points, while the women placed ninth out of 35 teams with 294 points. Liberty University won the men’s competition with 159 points, while Washington State won the women’s contest with 176 points. “The meet went OK,” Alesha Vovk said. “Ninth place isn’t the best finish, but it’s OK considering how crowded the race was and how large the field of teams was for the race.” Senior Joe Stewart led the way in the men’s race, placing second overall with a personal best 8K time of 24:07. Senior Zack McBride was second for Miami, coming in 33rd overall with a personal best 24:47 time. Junior Andrew Dusing was 59th overall with a time of 25:06 as Miami’s third finisher. Junior Cody Reisterer (83rd; 25:15), sophomore Matt Bromley (108th; 25:32), redshirt junior Matt Dietrich (126th; 25:42) and sophomore Jake Brumfield (146th; 25:54) rounded out the scoring. Reisterer,
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Senior forward Alex Gacek had four shots against OSU, but did not score. said. “It’s been pretty smooth.” Roslovic would finish the weekend with two goals and an assist earning him the title of NCHC freshman of the week. Ryan McKay saw 27 shots on Friday and made 25 saves. Both goals would come off the stick of Senior leader Anthony Grecco. McKay would start again Saturday night. The two teams rallied after Friday’s game and made the trip from Columbus to Oxford for the second game of the weekend which Miami would also win. Like Friday, Miami would open the scoring in the
first period on Saturday with a tally from a freshman yet again, this time it was Josh Melnick on the powerplay for his second of the season. The assists would go to Roslovic and sophomore Anthony Louis- his first point of the season. Head coach Rico Blasi spoke to the freshmen’s performance so far. “Well, after two weekends, they’re not freshman anymore,” Blasi said. “They’re going to have to play for us and they’re going to have to produce. Everybody matters in our locker room.” HOCKEY »PAGE 9
How to be an intramural sports star COLUMN
ALL JACKED UP If you’re a college student, the last time you played an organized competitive sport was probably your senior year of high school. For the less gifted athletes, it may have been eighth grade. But, that’s okay. You can still get your athletic fix in college with intramural sports. Although the level of competition may be downgraded, the goal still remains the same: win. If you haven’t figured out how to compete in this brave new world of intramural sports, here are a few tips to cement your legacy as an intramural sports star. Hustle. Think back on all the advice your third grade basketball coach (also
your best friend’s dad) gave you during your biweekly, hour-long practices in your grade school gym. Every time you step on the court or field, remember those worn out phrases he roared at you like “hands up on defense” or “play until you hear the whistle.” The easiest and most basic way to be a winner in intramural sports is to work the hardest. Not only will you anger your opponents and earn the coveted accolade as a “try-hard,” but you will also find yourself right in the middle of every play. Crash the offense boards. Nobody is going to box you out, and in the blink of an eye you’ll have double-digit points just off those bunny lay-ins alone. Sprint down the line to first base. Half of the time that swing-
ing bunt you just tagged is going to squirt through the shortstop’s legs. Or maybe the throw will be airmailed into someone’s dad’s Range Rover windshield. If you approach every intramural sports game like it’s a third grade CYO matchup against your rival school, you’re going to give yourself a chance to win every time. Oh, and you’ll also satisfy that request your mother asked of you in third grade: “Just have fun out there, Billy!” Play like there are no refs. Because, basically, there aren’t. The officials calling your frat league basketball game are students who are paid minimum wage to watch you in your white knee socks and Adidas sweat band, playing a game COLUMN »PAGE 9
RedHawks remain unbeaten at home VOLLEYBALL
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The Miami University volleyball team defeated Eastern Michigan University in 3-1 (25-15, 25-22, 1725, 25-20) Friday night. This victory comes on the heels of a tough 3-2 (20-25, 25-15, 25-21, 2125, 15-9) win over Central Michigan University Thursday night. The two victories add to Miami’s unbeaten streak at home; the RedHawks improve to 9-0 in Oxford in 2015. “We just keep trying to keep the streak going,” senior Jenny Ingle said. “One of our goals every time is
to protect our house.” Ingle was the RedHawk Player of the Match against EMU, leading the offense with 12 kills. She made two errors in 19 attempts for an attack percentage of .526. She also contributed two blocks (one solo and one assisted) on the night. Against Central Michigan, junior middle hitter Paige Hill came up big in the decisive fifth set. She recorded four kills as Miami put the game out of reach for the Chippewas. Hill finished with 13 kills for the match and made one attack error in 26 attempts for a hitting percentage of .462. She also recorded four blocks (two solo and two assisted). Junior outside hitter Maris Below
also was a standout on Thursday, contributing both offensively and defensively. She finished with a teamhigh 14 kills, and recorded a doubledouble with 12 digs. On Thursday, Central Michigan built an early lead in set one at 7-5. A kill from Hill and a Chippewa attack error tied the score, but each time the RedHawks tied it, CMU regained the advantage. Down 11-14, a kill from sophomore Katie Tomasic, a block from Hill and Tomasic, a service ace from freshman setter Mackenzie Zielinski and a block from senior outside hitter Annie Reiswig put Miami back in VOLLEYBALL »PAGE 9
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40 seconds remaining. “We needed that field goal at the end of the half,” Martin said. “It would’ve made it 21-6 to keep some momentum.” The RedHawks caught a break in the beginning of the second half on a NIU safety. When junior wideout Aregeros Turner returned the opening kickoff, he crossed the goal line, but reentered and took a knee in the end zone, giving Miami two free points. MU’s offense regained possession, and freshman quarterback Billy Bahl moved the team 50 yards to the NIU 16. But the drive ended when sophomore cornerback Shawun Lurry picked off Bahl’s pass into traffic and returned it 47 yards. “Can’t throw picks in the red zone when there’s a great chance to put
Bromley and Dietrich all posted new personal bests. “I think we could have done better in some places,” Stewart said. “But, it’s important that we stay competitive against those [Mid-American Conference] teams so that way, come the MAC meet, we are ready.” On the women’s side, senior Laura Bess led the RedHawks with a seventh place finish and new personal best 20:59 time. Senior Brenna Poulsen came in second for the ’Hawks, taking 27th overall with a time of 21:27 for a new personal record. Sophomore Maria Scavuzzo crossed the line in 22:06 for 78th overall. Vovk (86th; 22:12), senior Megan Beaver (96th; 22:17), junior Lauren Hoover (124th; 22:35) and sophomore Sarah Starrett (131st; 22:39) closed out the scoring for the Miami women. Vovk, Beaver and Hoover all set personal record times. “We are a completely different team at this point than we were last year, and it’s a good kind of change,” Vovk said. “Almost everybody on the team has PR-ed once or twice. It’s exciting to see.” Stewart agreed. “Everyone has PR-ed at least once, I believe,” he said. “So, clearly, CROSS COUNTRY »PAGE 9
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HARRISON SCHWARZ STAFF WRITER
Despite totaling a combined 27 shots, the Miami University soccer team failed to score in its two weekend games, marking the first time the RedHawks have been shut out in back-to-back games this season. Miami’s offense hasn’t performed to its potential for much of the season, but it didn’t hurt the team in Mid-American Conference play until this weekend. MU fell 2-0 to WMU (8-3-3, 6-11 MAC) Friday and played to a 0-0 draw against NIU (2-12-1, 1-6-1 MAC) Saturday. The RedHawks (9-5-1, 5-2-1 MAC) had won five of six MAC games before they entered the weekend. “I think it was disappointing,” head coach Bobby Kramig said. “I think we are capable of doing better and playing better than we did up here. We obviously need to be a little bit sharper in front of the goal. We had more than enough opportunities.
We had to be better. We just weren’t sharp enough to beat Western on the road. You better be on your A-game to beat a good team on the road.” The ’Hawks rank second-to-last in the MAC in shots per game with 10.54, but they have been efficient with their shots. MU is sixth in goals per game at 1.31. However, defense and goalkeeping have kept the RedHawks in the postseason race. Miami ranks first overall in the MAC with a .61 goals against average. “Hats off to our back four and [junior goalie] Vic Maniaci,” Kramig said. “They played well to get the shutout.” Senior midfielder Jess Bronke acknowledged the team’s dip in play, but she expects things to improve. “I think our heads are down a little bit,” Bronke said. “I think we’re going to have keep working at practice and get our heads up. We have to keep what’s in the past in the past and keep moving forward and working hard.” SOCCER »PAGE 9