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MU releases criteria for next president

Black Lives Miami alumnus Paul Ryan elected U.S. Speaker of the House Matter founders met with racism GOVERNMENT

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EMILY TATE

MANAGING EDITOR

Miami University announced earlier this week that it’s looking for a president committed to diversity, transparency and quality education.

These qualifications, and several others, are strikingly similar to the core values Miami’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) laid out in a petition last month.

The petition, signed by 143 faculty members and presented to the Board of Trustees, requested at least two presidential finalists visit campus in the spring and outlined seven criteria it hopes the next president will meet.

Although the trustees denied the request for multiple finalists at the Sept. 25 board meeting, the 18page position profile does reflect virtually all of the criteria presented by the AAUP. Deborah Lyons, AAUP secretary, attended several meetings with the representatives of Isaacson, Miller over the last few months, where she pushed for diversity and shared governance, among other things.

For example, Lyons told the representatives she would love to see a woman of color fill the position.

Members of the AAUP spent

most of those meetings urging Isaacson, Miller to consider an open, public presidential search, but Lyons said the firm was unwavering on that matter.

“We fought the good fight [on the closed search],” she said. “I think we made our point, but at a certain point we had to move on to other issues.”

Now, the AAUP is focused on the end result: hiring a qualified, competent president.

“We’re pretty happy with the description [of the position profile] because it does seem they’ve taken our concerns to heart,” Lyons said.

“The qualities listed are entirely consistent with what the AAUP is hoping for in a president.”

The document, released Tuesday, will assist the board, the Presidential Search Committee and executive search firm Isaacson, Miller in identifying Miami University’s next president.

In addition to indicating the skills and qualities desired in a presidential candidate, this document describes the university, its history and its values, as well as opportunities and challenges the next president will face, according to Ted Pickerill, secretary to the Board of Trustees.

The position profile was drafted

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EMILY WILLIAMS

ACTIVISM

ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

Miami alumnus and Wisconsin Republican Rep. Paul Ryan is officially the nation’s 54th Speaker of the House. His election Thursday morning resolved a period of uncertainty following the resignation of former Speaker and Butler County representative John Boehner.

The House Republicans nominated him for the position Wednesday. He won the votes of 236 members, only losing nine votes from House Republicans.

In his first address to the House as Speaker, Ryan acknowledged several issues within the House and introduced some of his initial goals.

“We are not settling scores. We are wiping the slate clean,” Ryan said in his speech. “Neither the members nor the people are satisfied with how things are going. We need to make some changes, starting with how the House does business.”

Ryan went on to encourage more openness and clarity within the House, as well as a stronger focus on allowing all members to contribute equally and having committees retake the lead in drafting legislation.

In a statement today, President David Hodge congratulated Ryan and praised Miami’s political history.

“Miami has a long history of pro-

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Alumnus Paul Ryan (‘92) was elected Speaker of the House.

ducing leaders in service to their country, from members of Abraham Lincoln’s cabinet to Miami alumnus Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president of the United States, to the current sitting members of Congress,” said Hodge. “We celebrate this new role for Paul Ryan and wish him well with his new responsibilities.”

President of Miami’s College Republicans Charlie Meyer said he’s excited to so see how Ryan’s national success will inspire younger students, especially within his organization.

“It’s going to be awesome to tell incoming freshmen that Paul Ryan was in their shoes when he was at Miami,” Meyer said. “Now he’s one of the leading policy makers in the country.”

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Residence hall haunted by ghost of Helen Peabody LEGENDS

ALISON PERELMAN THE MIAMI STUDENT

After 144 years and two fires, Peabody Hall is still standing.

And still haunted.

Peabody was once part of the Western Female Seminary, Miami University’s neighboring campus.

Helen Peabody, principal and namesake of the building, was an opponent of coeducation and, protective of her students, disliked the men that wandered onto Western campus.

To this day, it is said that Helen roams the building’s halls, targeting the men that are now allowed to live there.

Many students claim to see the ghost of Helen, as well as the body of a student who hanged herself in the attic. When anything unusual happens within the walls of Peabody, Helen is automatically to blame.

Through the years, there have been numerous accounts of sightings and strange happenings.

From hearing screams on the phone to objects seeming to move on their own, to feeling someone else’s presence, the students living in Peabody have experienced it all.

On her first night here, first-

year Akosua Boadi-Agyemang was alone in the lounge and, just as she was leaving, the piano started playing on its own.

“The building in itself is creepy,” she said. “There are a lot of sealed-off doors.”

And students never forget its history.

“You just remember, ‘Oh yeah, it’s the haunted one,’” said Boadi-Agyemang.

Most students don’t seem to mind that Peabody is haunt-

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MIAMI FAMILY CREATES A RAINBOW HOUSE

Oxford parents discuss the pros and cons of Halloween in a college town

Son of a Miami employee decorates house with thousands of rainbow pictures

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BOOTIFUL A rare spotting of Helen Peabody, who is known to lurk under the Western bridges late at night, along with the spirit of the student who hanged herself in the attic of Peabody Hall. ed, and some play into it by pulling pranks and watching scary movies.

Some students even dare to say rude things about Helen Peabody near her portrait, but they are still careful to whisper.

Monday morning, Mona-Mae Juwillie was sitting on her bed scrolling through Yik Yak. She was horrified by what she saw.

“If there was a movement called white lives matter it would be shot down immediately even though it would be the same damn thing as black lives matter. The black community is the most racist now.”

Then: “As a white student I enjoy this school as it is mainly white upper middle class students like me. If I went to a historically black college I would feel like I was discriminated against.”

And another: “We give black people prime inner city living locations so that they are set up to succeed. But they don’t even have to work for it, it’s just given to them. Just like the month of February.”

Juwillie, a sophomore, was quick to exit out of the app. She sat, shocked as she processed what her peers — what her fellow Miamians — were saying.

Monday evening, 7:30 p.m., marked the moment Alicia Garza, Opal Tometi and Patrisse Cullors, founders of the Black Lives Matter movement, were to speak on behalf of Miami’s Lecture Series in Hall Auditorium, the event that sparked all the backlash on Yik Yak. Lana Kay Rosenberg, associate professor of dance and Lecture Series Committee chair, said those behind the posts don’t understand the purpose of the movement.

“No. 1, it isn’t ‘Only Black Lives Matter,’ it is Black Lives Matter,” she said. “If this person would’ve gone to the lecture — quite sure that this person did not — and had stayed through the whole lecture, they would’ve heard the message from the founders.”

The night of the event, Garza, Tometi and Cullors did not tiptoe around the subject. They addressed the criticism of their hashtag head on.

“Questions come up to us a lot about ... ‘All Lives Matter,’ so let’s just deal with that,” Garza said.

“What? You’ll say it on Yik Yak tomorrow, but won’t say it now?”

After much audience applause, Cullors chuckled “Yak this,” she said.

“All lives do matter,” Garza said. “We are all working for a world where every single person’s life does matter. But that’s not the world we live in right now. So to deny the existence of a phenomenon where some lives actually do matter more than others means that you refuse to be grounded in reality.”

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WRITERS TELL MIAMI MYTHS AND LEGENDS

SAFE CAMPUS ACT COUNTERPRODUCTIVE

THURSDAY NIGHT LOSS AT YAGER STADIUM

In the spirit of Halloween, writers explore Miami’s frightful folklore

Editorial board highlights the negative consequences for sexual assault victims

Special teams dooms RedHawks football in 25-29 loss against Buffalo.

Today in 1962, The Miami Student reported that Soviet Premier Nikita Kruschev announced his intention to dismantle all offensive missile bases in Cuba, leaving students and U.S. citizens asking “What’s next?” Student Staff Writer Jon Schiller wrote, “Only one thing seems certain: the Cuban crisis ... will not precipitate into nuclear holocaust.”

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Halloween in Oxford: Pros and cons for parents HOLIDAY

MAX PIKRAS

THE MIAMI STUDENT

Halloween in a college town can be an exciting time for students and local residents to celebrate the festivities — just not necessarily together.

Sara Pate, a local mother of three, said residents of Oxford tend to trick or treat away from Miami’s campus during Oxford’s designated trick-ortreating hours. However, they will participate in Halloweenthemed events in Uptown Oxford and on Miami’s campus.

“The Uptown events and the actual trick-or-treating are pretty separate,” Pate said. “Parents and children come to Uptown for the Halloween events, and then tend to stay in their own subdivisions for trick-or-treating.”

Pate said there are many events Uptown and on campus during Halloween, including the Oxford Parks and Recreation (OPRD) Halloween Event, touring a haunted house in the Oxford Community Arts Center (OCAC) and trickor-treating in Roudebush Hall and Armstrong Student Center.

The OPRD Halloween events included local businesses passing out candy to children, activi-

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Halloween is an exciting time of year for children, but trick-or-treating in a college town — where the holiday is defined by binge drinking — can put a damper on a family holiday. ties and games and a dog costume parade throughout Uptown. In addition to the haunted house tour, OCAC provided activities, music, pumpkin carving and performances from Miami organizations, including improvisation group Sketched Out. Jason Shaiman, a local father,

said even if parents do trick or treat through student neighborhoods and at party houses, they typically wait until their children are older.

“Many families may not want to expose toddlers and preschoolers to the raunchy, loud and littered environment of party houses,”

said Shaiman.

Pate agreed with Shaiman.

“I don’t think parents would bring younger children to trick or treat through student housing areas,” Pate said.

Shaiman pointed out that Halloween — and Oxford’s Trick or Treat from 5:30 p.m. to

7:30 p.m. — falls on a Saturday this year, which is usually rowdy night Uptown.

“Since Halloween is on a Saturday this year, one of the biggest party nights of the week, many families may be further discouraged to trick or treat in densely-populated student neighborhoods,” Shaiman said.

Shaiman reiterated that parents may not want to associate with student parties and social culture, and may choose to stick with the organized events Uptown and at Miami instead.

Senior Grace McKittrick said it is disappointing when students are unable or choose to not be a part of Halloween events in Oxford.

“I think it’s sad that students don’t care to participate in a community event, like trick-or-treating, or that parents don’t let the students participate, because it slows the students’ transition into becoming full members of the community of Oxford,” she said.

Pate said she believes parents will still trick or treat through student neighborhoods, as long as the students are willing to participate.

“I believe the parents follow the porch light system,” Pate said. “If the houses don’t have a porch light on, many parents will just pass them.”

Leisure reading broadens student experience Eboo Patel discusses faith EVENT

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Isla Katz and Kelli Linder fit in reading for fun between classwork and extracurriculars. Leisure reading improves student development and self-confidence, according to the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).

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EMILY O’CONNOR

SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Although many Miami students like to read for pleasure, most feel that their busy schedules and heavy coursework don’t give them the time.

According to the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), leisure reading enhances students’ reading comprehension, vocabulary development, general knowledge and empathy for others. It has also been shown to increase self-confidence and motivate reading throughout students’ lives.

A recent survey of 100 Miami students showed that 56 percent read for pleasure outside of their regular coursework.

Sixty percent said they don’t feel there is enough time with their coursework for leisure reading. About 7 percent said there is enough time, and 32 percent said their free time varies from week to week.

The study, “Reading, Risk and Reality” conducted in 2011 by Julie Gilbert, an academic librarian at Gustavus Adolphus College, found 90 percent of college students read for pleasure outside of their coursework.

However, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) published studies on student leisure reading that show a dramatic decline over the course of the past 20 years.

Betsy Woods, an English composition instructor, said she feels reading is important to everyone even if it’s unrelated

to coursework.

“Whether it’s leisure reading or more challenging books, reading keeps people intellectually engaged,” said Woods.

In the comments section of the survey, many said they are too busy or simply just don’t like to read.

“Ultimately, it’s a choice to make time to read.”

Woods said she hopes her students enjoy reading and find the value in learning through their reading choices. She strongly admires the Dr. Seuss quote, “The more you read, the more things you will know.”

Whether it’s leisure reading or more challenging books, reading keeps people intellectually engaged.

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Sophomore Savannah Boerger said there isn’t enough time in her schedule for leisure reading, but noted its benefits.

“I do believe leisure reading enhances overall creative thinking and allows students to become more curious and active in and out of the classroom,” said Boerger.

Boerger said she, like many other students, spends her time completing class assignments and has other outside commitments for clubs and activities.

Boerger, a zoology major, mentioned that she would consider reading if she had more time in her schedule.

Although many students claim they don’t have time in their schedule to read, Woods said she believes the opposite.

“Most students don’t have time, but then again, who does?

Do professors and others in the workforce have more time to read than students?” said Woods.

“I believe in this quote. It’s an undeniable truth,” said Woods.

When sophomore Darren Wong isn’t busy with his zoology major, he reads for an hour each day. He usually reads during the week while he has his lunch and dinners.

“I want to broaden my general knowledge so that my thoughts and opinions can be more wellinformed,” said Wong.

He usually gravitates toward non-fiction books because he likes to learn more about what’s happening around the world.

Wong said books related to art, science, history, anthropology, politics and psychology interest him most. Occasionally, Wong will pick up a classic fiction novel.

“Learning isn’t just limited to what we study in the class,” said Wong. “Reading for leisure is one of the best ways to broaden our knowledge and expose us to different thoughts and ideas.”

Miami University hosted a discussion about interfaith leadership and philosophical diversity on Tuesday.

Eboo Patel, founder and president of the Interfaith Youth Core, spoke about the importance of being fluent in religious diversity issues today.

He stressed the benefit of being aware of others’ religious backgrounds and traditions, highlighting how cultivating that knowledge can help strengthen everyday interactions.

“There is positive creativity at the interaction of different religious traditions,” Patel said.

Patel was raised in a Muslim Indian family outside of Chicago, and began college as a self-described angry activist at the University of Illinois. He spent his weekends volunteering at local shelters, but had his “ah-ha” moment while visiting the Catholic Worker House for the first time.

“I was struck by how they served with such conviction and gentleness,” Patel said. “To the disappointment of immigrant parents who expected a Yale Law School graduate, I spent the summer working with the Catholic worker movement up and down the East coast.”

Patel was amazed he could identify with ethics and service from a different tradition, yet feel no need to convert. His interest in interfaith cooperation was born out of that experience.

He pursued a doctorate in the sociology of religion at University of Oxford on a Rhodes scholarship.

Patel is currently working with his Interfaith Youth Core to make interfaith collaboration a social norm.

He has been named by US News & World Report as one of America’s Best Leaders of 2009, and served on President Obama’s Inaugural Faith Council. He works with governments, social sector organizations and college campuses to help form the view of religion as a bridge of cooperation and a foundation for service.

He began his remarks by sharing five case studies of how such religious traditions and identities play out in everyday civic life: athletics, law enforcement, medicine, business and diplomacy.

For example, last fall an NFL player was given a yellow flag for excessive celebration when he bent in Muslim prayer after scoring a touchdown, but no one flinched when Tim Tebow knelt in prayer.

Patel asserted this isn’t due to “anti-Muslim” bigotry, but rather a lack of awareness of Muslim tradition and what prayer looks like.

Junior Ifeolu Claytor attended the discussion, and said he learned a lot from it.

“I think the most important takeaway point from Eboo’s talk was being conscious of religion, regardless of what profession you’re in,” said Claytor. “It will affect your respective field. Period.”

A major point Patel discussed is the disconnect between religion and conflict resolution, whether that be conflicts of violence or philosophy.

Patel says international conflicts that are often charged with religious ideals are not resolved with a religious perspective in mind.

Patel elevates service and awareness of religious diversity as the bridge between religions.

“America is the most religiously diverse and devout nation in a time of religious world conflict,” Patel said. “If American religious diversity is to be characterized by bridges of cooperation as opposed to bunkers of isolation, we need to build them [bridges]. And to do that we must be able to engage in religious diversity.”

Patel shared that a good portion of his work is done on college campuses.

“This is where young people form their identities and acquire knowledge base and skill set to make it a reality,” he said.

He said college students can develop a knowledge base of interfaith cooperation in four ways.

First, having an interfaith radar screen and being aware of possibilities for collaboration. Second, learning the history of religious persecution and pluralism to give context to current issues. Third, developing an appreciative knowledge of different traditions. Lastly, understanding the theology or ethic of interfaith cooperation – why does religion matter to you?

Many student leaders of faith-based organizations attended the dinner with Patel and lecture that followed. “[I learned that] consciousness arises from interacting with other faiths,” said Zaheer Choudhury, president of Muslim Students Association. “We can advance as a person, if when we come across divisions, we spend more time stressing similarities than differences.”

Nik Levinsohn, president of Miami’s Jewish organization called Hillel, sees a lot of room for Miami’s religious organizations to work together.

“We’re extremely lucky to be on a campus where there isn’t a lot of religious opposition,” Levinsohn said.

“That creates an opportunity to be proactive and cooperative.”

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Andrew Leurck covered his house in rainbows, a symbol of love to the teen. Leurck used the project to connect with people around him and spread happiness.

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BONNIE MEIBERS

SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Andrew Leurck, a 17-yearold from Hyde Park in Cincinnati, has two passions — sports and drawing rainbows.

Andrew has drawn a rainbow every day since he was 8 years old, according to his mother, Katherine Leurck. His parents have kept every rainbow Andrew has drawn to-date. Altogether, that’s almost 2,000 of them.

The rainbow is a sign of love, Andrew said.

Andrew’s message, although simple in nature, crosses all barriers, said David Leurck, Andrew’s father and director of corporate relations at Miami. Developmentally disabled children like Andrew have talents and value to share with the world. Andrew’s is drawing and he genuinely wants to get to know others.

Andrew has cognitive learning and sensory integration issues, meaning that his brain hasn’t developed correctly or at a pace normal to that of his peers and that his brain doesn’t always process messages it receives from his body’s senses correctly.

On Sept. 12, the Leurck family decided to wrap their house in Andrew’s drawings, calling it “the house that Andrew built.”

“We woke up the next morn-

ing and could look through the paper and see all the people who were up on our lawn reading the rainbows,” Katherine said. “One of our neighbors had tears running down his face looking at all of these rainbows.”

The home drew a crowd. People came from as far as Middletown and Finney Town, 40 and 17 miles away, respectively. Other Miami faculty, including Kirk Bogard, assistant dean for external relations, and his wife, Sabrina, drove by the home.

“A little boy jumped into my arms and squeezed me tight [when he saw the rainbows],” Andrew said.

Due to wind, the rainbows were only able to be on the house for one day.

The family plans to make a website and he will release it within the next 40 days. There is a short trailer in progress about the wrapping of their house. Copy House Films, a company founded by Miami alumni, Konrad Norris, Cody Norris, Bryce Norris and Colten Kidwell, is producing it.

Katherine also plans to make a documentary and submit it to the film festival, ReelAbilities, which benefits children and young adults with special needs.

“His lens is so beautifully clear,” his mother said.

David Leurck said Katherine is Andrew’s biggest fan

and driving force.

Katherine is in the process of writing two books. One is a children’s book, she said, that aims to let readers know they are special.

The other is a chapter book, which details raising Andrew from birth to almost 18 years old.

“It’s a journey when you have a special needs child,” she said. “He is the best gift I never wanted.”

Katherine hopes to publish the chapter book by Aug. 20, 2016— Andrew’s 18th birthday.

David calls his son a “connector.”

“He is the most social person you’ll ever meet,” he said.

Andrew has the ability to connect with most people he meets, David and Katherine said. He has his own business cards, which his parents call “connector cards.” These cards have rainbows with the phrase “you’re special” on them.

Andrew keeps the cards in his pocket and passes them out to people he meets.

“People hang on to them like they’re more important than money,” David said.

The documentary will detail the ups and downs of raising a developmentally disabled child which David and Katherine hope will be encouragement to other children and young adults with special needs as well as their parents.

“It’s not always rainbows,” David said. “Sometimes it is the storms that allow those rainbows to form.”

Sunday liquor permits up for vote Tuesday ALCOHOL

REBECCA HUFF

SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Approximately 60 establishments have liquor licenses in Oxford, and 65 percent have a Sunday permit. O’Pub, The Wood’s and Left Field Tavern are all requesting permission to sell liquor on Sundays. This measure will be on Tuesday’s ballot for Oxford citizens in the impacted districts.

“By not having [a Sunday permit], we are the exception, not the norm,” said Ted Wood, owner of O’Pub, The Wood’s and the new restaurant, Left Field Tavern.

Tim Stiffler-Dean, an Oxford resident and manager of Kofenya, has no objections to having Sunday sales.

“Sunday is no different than Saturday,” he said. “It’s just another day.”

Alan Kyger, economic development director for Oxford, said opening on Sundays could still be beneficial, despite less traffic compared to other weekend days.

“I would put the NFL and World Cup Soccer as two of the biggest reasons you want to have Sunday sales,” Kyger said.

Buffalo Wild Wings, for instance, has a Sunday permit and is a popular place to watch any sporting event like NFL Sunday, March Madness, the World Series and the World Cup.

“We’re usually busy because people want to see the game,” said Sarah Lagatta, Buffalo Wild Wings employee.

Wood also explained how the Sunday Permit will open doors for a different demographic of customers.

“It’s not the students that will come in and drink on a Sunday morning or evening, but the locals and the parents,” Wood said.

Junior Danny Heller said he doesn’t go to bars on Sundays.

It’s not the students that will come in and drink on a Sunday morning or evening, but the locals and the parents.

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“I like to spend Sundays catching up on things and getting ready for the week,” said Heller. “If there was food around it like B-Dubs then I would definitely like more to be open on Sundays.”

Sunday liquor sales are not included in a liquor license because of seventeenth century “blue laws.”

These laws prohibited secular activities that prevented people from attending church; businesses were closed and it was illegal to sell alcohol on Sundays.

Four centuries later, the states no longer enforce these laws. The decision is left up to the community where the businesses are located.

O’Pub and Left Field Tavern are located in the 2nd precinct, which means only residents of that precinct can vote for their Sunday permit. The same goes for The Wood’s. Only residents of the 7th Precinct can vote for The Wood’s Sunday permit.

The League of Women Voters (LWV) pointed out that the Sunday Permit could lead to the possibility of excess drinking.

However, Kyger said it’s not the permit that’s the problem.

“If you said the Oxford bowling alley has a liquor permit, is that a bad thing? No. Is Kona having a liquor permit a bad thing? No.” Kyger said. “In some of our cases, our over-consumption doesn’t even happen in liquor establishments. It happens in houses.”

The LWV also believes there are already enough places to drink on Sundays in Oxford.

But Wood expressed how he wants to remain competitive.

“If you don’t offer it, people will go somewhere else,” he said.

Voting for O’Pub, The Wood’s and Left Field Tavern will be held on Nov. 3 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Shriver Center for the 2nd and 7th Precincts.

The Miami University Associated Student Government (ASG) came to a verdict about club apparel during its Tuesday night meeting.

After announcing Senator of the Month, Amy Berg, the secretary for communications and media relations, began the discussion. The topic was met with the sound of senators knocking on their desks to indicate approval.

ASG considered three items — a long sleeve T-shirt, a polo and a quarter-zip sweatshirt.

The announcement of apparel options was met with yet another cascade of knocking approval.

But, Berg explained, there was a catch — only the long sleeve tshirt was free. The senators and other members of ASG would be required to pay out of pocket for the polo and quarter-zip.

The tentative design for the long sleeve shirt included ASG’s name on the chest and a large copy of its logo on the back. The logo is red, centered around a judge’s mallet, set on a white shirt.

“When the logo’s really small, it’s sometimes hard to see this,” Berg said, pointing to the words

inside the circle. “Which is, you know, our name.”

Berg then opened the floor for comments and feedback about the shirt itself.

“Is there any way we can get a pocket on that tee, though?” asked one senator.

A thunderous knocking followed, lasting approximately seven seconds.

“Not confirming or denying,” Berg said, after explaining that she’d have to check on how much a pocket would influence the overall price of each shirt.

Berg then brought up the possibility of using the Miami “M” in the pocket design. After mixed feedback, a hand vote was taken for the final decision.

A discussion followed about the pros and cons of using the organization’s full name, “Associated Student Government,” or the abbreviation, “ASG.” When Berg switched to discussion about the quarter-zip sweatshirt, several senators called out their approval.

“What are our thoughts about doing the, ‘established,’ on the back?” asked Berg, referring to the idea of including the organization’s establishment date in the design. “Or, I APPAREL » PAGE 9

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Taxi regulations in Oxford haven’t been updated in over 50 years. Currently, drivers only need to be 21 and have a valid driver’s license.

ASG in support of Oxford taxi regulations review ASG

LILYA NGUYEN

THE MIAMI STUDENT

Oxford city officials are seeking the support from Associated Student Government (ASG) to toughen taxi operation laws in town.

The city’s ordinance, last updated in 1961, only require taxi drivers to be 21 years old and have a driver’s license. Oxford’s economic development director, Alan Kyger, is currently drafting amendments that he compares to cities such as Bowling Green and Kent.

Some of the options under discussion are required background checks for drivers, regular car inspections, predetermined parking zones for taxis during high traffic nights, markings on vehicles to identify the business and clearly displayed rate cards.

He said the city is not interested in creating rules to challenge the businesses, but rather to ensure a transparent and safe environment for both taxi operators and customers with stricter regulations.

“We have taxicab rules in place, but we want to make them better for the customers and businesses,” Kyger said. “We want a system, an ordinance that captivates on providing safe drivers and safe vehicle for customers of Oxford.”

According to Kyger and ASG Secretary for Off-Campus Affairs, senior Kevin Krumpak, students have never filed any serious charges against taxi drivers.

However, Krumpak is concerned problems could arise in the future, and at this point, there is no way to handle them because of the outdated legislation.

“We want to take preventative

policy measures to avoid any incidents,” Krumpak said.

Kyger is working with Officer Derrick Carlson from Oxford Police Department to draft the amendments. Carlson, Kyger and students recognize similar problems.

“We want to help students to know what business they are using so if, for example, they lost something they can reach out to the right company,” Krumpak said.

Kyger approached ASG because Miami students are the majority of customers that use the taxi service in Oxford.

Krumpak said Kyger had an open dialogue at the senate meeting and students were happy to see the city cares about their well-being.

“This is affecting students more than it is any other demographic within Oxford,” Krumpak said.

Sophomore Suni Nguyen uses Miami Taxi twice a week to go to doctor appointments. She said she always feels safe using the service.

“My friend recommended me the company so I trust him,” Nguyen said. “My driver always makes sure I get to the appointment on time and that is what is important to me.”

Kyger said the challenge to create new amendments is to find a balance in protecting customers, but also creating a healthy environment for the taxicab operators.

Kyger expects the first full draft of the legislation to be finished by December. Students are highly encouraged to submit recommendations to improve taxicab regulations through their senators or using contact form on ASG’s website.

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Ghosts of Miami’s past: Myths and legends The disappearance of Ron Tammen LEGENDS

MEGAN BOWERS THE MIAMI STUDENT

He was the epitome of a hardworking college student.

A Navy ROTC recruit, a bass fiddle player for the Campus Owls, a Delta Tau Delta fraternity brother, a varsity wrestler and a resident assistant at Fisher Hall, Ron Tammen had it all.

Until he vanished without a trace one cold Sunday night in 1953.

It was 10:30 p.m. on April 19 when Tammen’s roommate, Charles Findlay, returned to the dorm after a

long weekend at home.

When he walked in the room, the lights were still on and music was softly playing. Tammen’s wallet and car keys were sitting on the desk and his psychology book was open with a yellow legal pad sitting next to it.

He assumed that Tammen had just gone to stay at the frat house for the night, so he went to bed without a second thought.

The next morning, when Tammen still hadn’t returned, Findlay talked with his frat brothers and discovered no one had seen him since the previous night at 8:30.

A search began immediately, but

he was never found.

Over the years, countless theories have surfaced, but it is impossible to know which, if any, are true.

Miami alumnus, Amelia Carpenter (’12), became particularly interested in the case.

“I’m kind of always the optimist, so I actually still think he’s alive,” said Carpenter. “I’m pretty sure there’s just something we don’t know or something we don’t understand. I think that when, or if, he does die, we will hear about it and a resolution will finally come out.”

To this day, Ron Tammen’s whereabouts are unknown.

The phantom biker of Earhart Road LEGENDS

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Even a town as charming as Oxford, Ohio is not without a sinister and spooky history.

Anyone who has driven into Oxford knows the country backroads are full of winding hills that can be quite dangerous, especially at night. It was on OxfordMilford Road that a particularly

chilling myth begins.

Legend says, many years ago, a young man was riding his motorcycle to his girlfriend’s home on Earhart Road, with the intent of asking her to marry him. However, after missing a sharp turn in the road, the biker was projected from his motorcycle and decapitated by a barbed-wire fence.

Rumor has it that the biker still roams Oxford to ask for his girlfriend’s hand in marriage.

Believers in this haunting tale have driven to the home where his girlfriend lived, currently owned by William Falk.

After parking south of the house, mythbusters are supposed to flash their car’s headlights three times. Then, the headlight of the young man’s motorcycle may be seen straight ahead, fading as it approaches the sharp turn that took the biker’s life.

If the motorcycle light does

The case of the Reid Hall murders and the bloody handprints LEGENDS

A lone door leans against a wall in the Miami University Archives in Withrow Court. The number 304 sits prominently above the peephole. Splotches in the upper left corner reveal themselves to be handprints, a reminder of a fatal morning in May 1959.

In the early hours of May 9, Herbert Allan Lucas, a Miami first-year, attempted to fight fellow student James Walker.

The quarrel was over Sandy Epps, whom Walker had taken out on a date earlier that night. When Walker tried to end the argument by turning back to go to bed, Lucas shot him with a .22 caliber pistol he stole from the naval ROTC

arsenal.

Roger T. Sayles, a resident assistant, ran to check out the commotion in the hall, but Lucas met him with shots to the head and chest. He leaned his bloody body against door 304 as he took his last breath.

In the Archives, a clear finish on that same door now immortalizes his handprints.

“We try to be sensitive because they were Miami students,” said Jacky Johnson, interim university archivist.

Walker suffered only a flesh wound. Lucas, on the other hand, took his own life in an Ogden Hall telephone booth later that evening after speaking on the phone with Epps.

It is believed she informed him that a student had died.

not appear, it is recommended to immediately drive away from the house.

Allie Walker, a student at Purdue University who was visiting her sister at Miami, tried out the legend.

“After the third time we flashed

our lights, we saw a sign up the road flash back twice and a light in the distance,” said Walker.

“But, when we drove away, there were no cars in sight that the light could have been coming from.”

Falk, the current owner, could not be reached for comment.

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Of all the activities that are most popular during the Halloween season, watching scary movies might be one of the most enjoyable.

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of terror and satisfaction from staying up late, turning off the lights and popping in a horror movie.

In today’s world, when series such as “American Horror Story” and “The Walking Dead” dominate ratings, horror shows are becoming just as popular as their cinematic counterparts. But, if you’re too busy to binge an entire 13-hour season, or if you’re simply looking for a change of pace, “Darknet” might be a good choice for a spooky screening this weekend.

Due to its short season and episodes, the Canadian anthology series is perfect for watching in quick bursts. Each half-hour episode is separate from the others, so instead of being tied down by long, linear narratives, viewers can pick and

choose episodes that sound good.

If a season of “American Horror Story” is a novel, a season of “Darknet” is a collection of short stories.

Each episode features two or three seemingly separate stories involving characters in random horror situations. A female med student living alone begins to suspect someone else is living in her house. A man is led on a grisly scavenger hunt in his building’s mailroom. A woman in a hotel room notices a sinister peeping tom across the street.

Every storyline throughout the season is connected in their relation to the Darknet, a website filled with videos of real life murders and forums regarding malevolent topics such as how to dispose of a body or how to purchase human organs.

One thing that is immediately noticeable about “Darknet” is the acting is horrible. The show is filled with the kinds of laughable performances typically reserved for infomercials, cheesy pornos and thirdgrade productions of “Annie.” The viewer never gets sucked in — they are always very aware that what

they are watching is fake.

But, let’s be honest, nobody watches “A Nightmare on Elm Street” or “The Blair Witch Project” to figure out who’s going to get an Oscar nomination. They subscribe to the horror genre for one reason — to get scared.

What “Darknet” lacks in good acting, it makes up for with exciting storytelling, intricate characters

There’s nobody who sees a suspicious individual from afar only to look away for a second and look back to see that they’re nowhere in sight. There’s nobody who closes their medicine cabinet and sees someone standing right behind them.

The techniques used in “Darknet” are terrifying, refreshing and often quite creative. In the first

Like some twisted version of ‘Seinfeld,’ half the fun is trying to figure out how all the plotlines are going to come together in the end.

and, most importantly, pure terror.

What makes “Darknet” so frightening is its commitment to unique scaring methods. It doesn’t rely on quick, jumpy scares and does away with old, overused horror movie tropes.

episode, the female med student becomes suspicious that someone else is living in her apartment when she finds her toilet seat has been left up.

Additionally, “Darknet” creates fear through realistic human situations. There are no haunted houses,

no supernatural specters and no superhuman masked killers. Every gruesome situation these characters find themselves in could conceivably happen in real life.

But, what really makes “Darknet” fun to watch is its sophisticated and complex storytelling.

Each episode follows a nonlinear timeline, jumping back and forth without explicitly letting the viewer know. While the multiple storylines and characters at first appear to be separate, they all end up being interconnected in some way. Like some twisted version of “Seinfeld,” half the fun is trying to figure out how all the plotlines are going to come together in the end.

If you’re sick and tired of the cheesy, predictable horror movies that are so popular nowadays, try taking a trip into the “Darknet.”

The first season of “Darknet” is now streaming on Netflix.

Humans oƒ Oxford Masters of trivia — Sam Streicher and Tanner Singleton PEOPLE

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Sam Streicher and Tanner Singleton sit at the DJ booth near the windows in the bar above Skipper’s. It’s 9:50 p.m. on Wednesday and trivia night is about to begin.

“Alright, trivia teams come up and get your category sheets,” Sam says into the microphone.

The group in front of him multiplies instantly as people grab category sheets, pens and small pads of paper.

“Bennie and the Jets” plays through the speakers, courtesy of Sam’s “Trivia” Spotify playlist, full of everything from Billie Joel to Maroon 5, Johnny Cash to Fetty Wap. Top Deck is crowded, but not overflowing. There’s still room to walk between tables, and no one is fighting for a stool to sit on yet.

Everyone goes nuts when Sam gets on the mic at 10 o’clock. He explains the rules and calls out that a plain cheeseburger is ready for whomever ordered it.

Tanner sits against the wall.

He and Sam switch off weeks writing and announcing questions, and it’s his night to keep track of the scores.

Sam picks someone he knows out of the crowd and tells them to pick a category.

“Category Eight: Small Countries,” he says. “It’s not about the size.”

Question: What is the smallest country in Europe?

Answer: Vatican City.

At the end of the round, people flood the DJ booth with answer sheets. Sam checks off right and wrong answers, Tanner enters points into an Excel spreadsheet that does the math for him.

Then Sam announces the right answers, Tanner the scores. Each team name is more inappropriate than the last.

There are cheers, high fives and fists slammed on the tables.

“Sometimes, I feel like a professor of the world’s rowdiest class,” Tanner says.

Trivia Night continues for a few more hours — seven more rounds, 15 more categories, 47 more questions.

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well received.

“At dinner, he talked about his unique experiences [with a Catholic workers group] that led him to pursue interfaith work,” Choudhury said. “That was neat.

You don’t hear about moments that strike someone that much too often.”

Choudury also echoed Patel’s point — people can adopt an ethic or idea from another religion without necessarily converting.

It’s this sharing of religious identity and ideas that Patel promotes through his interfaith work.

“There is a beautiful resonance between religious traditions that is born out of mutually inclusive conversations, “ he said. “That’s why I’m committed to interfaith cooperation.”

“It’s 0-0 at that point and we gotta keep competing,” Sam Martin said. “We can’t get complacent.

We gotta keep doing what we’re doing well and we gotta fix our mistakes.”

After Buffalo took a 23-17 lead 4:45 into the third quarter, freshman running back Maurice Thomas returned the ensuing kickoff 54

yards, placing Miami at the UB 44. The RedHawk offense couldn’t take advantage of the short field position. MU opted for the FG, but Patterson’s 42-yard attempt was no good, missing wide left.

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agreed.

“I think we are ready,” Stewart said. “Everyone seems ready.

I think they’re really going to get out after it on Saturday.”

The men’s 8K race begins at 11 a.m., and the women’s 6K race begins at noon in Akron, Ohio.

This is one of the best two games of the weekend. I can’t wait to see how the Steelers offense, with the return of Ben Roethlisberger, matches up with Andy Dalton and friends. Neither defense is truly great, but I’ll give the edge to the undefeated team Cinci team. Its defense is a step above. >>Bengals 34, Steelers 31

omore tight end Ryan Smith hauled in a 2-yard catch with 2:21 left on the clock.

Sam Martin said despite the mistakes, he sees improvement in the team.

“Earlier in the season, aside from Cincinnati, we really weren’t scoring many points,” the receiver said.

“Now, when we’re in our groove and we’re comfortable, we can put points on the board whenever we

want. We know we’re capable of doing so.”

Martin finished with 95 yards and one touchdown on four catches.

Bahl completed 13 of 36 attempts for 224 yards and two touchdowns.

The RedHawks fall to 1-8 (0-5 Mid-American Conference), while the Bulls improve to 4-4 (2-2 MAC). MU continues conference play against Eastern Michigan University on Nov. 7 in Oxford, Ohio.

Vikings at Bears The Vikings look to pick apart the Bears’ crummy D with heavy mallet blows of Adrian Peterson and sprinkles of Teddy Bridgewater slinging the ball to emerging rookie receiver Stefon Diggs.

The Vikings have a far superior defense, so this point spread feels slightly preposterous to me. >>Vikings 27, Bears 16

Chargers at Ravens

If you look at Philip Rivers’ Week 7 numbers, you’d imagine he played near decent. But those numbers are lying because they’re mercenaries with absolutely no values.

The Ravens have an extremely exploitable secondary though. Rivers could always tear it up. >>Chargers 25, Ravens 17

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Safe Campus Act’s ‘all or nothing’ approach will harm victims, help accused The following piece, written by the editorial editors, reflects the majority opinion of the editorial board.

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This July, Republican Reps.

Matt Salmon of Arizona and Pete Sessions and Kay Granger of Texas proposed the disconcertingly named Safe Campus Act. Advocacy groups working with sexual assault victims unanimously oppose the Safe Campus Act. At the very least, the bill would restrict universities from moving forward on campus disciplinary actions to expel a student without due process.

At its worst, it would prevent victims from reporting sexual violence, for fear of taxing entanglements with disconnected law enforcement.

The majority of the bill’s scrutiny is focused on Sec. 163, which highlights the role law enforcement would play in sexual assault investigations.

This section of the bill states if a university receives an allegation of sexual violence, along with written consent to proceed, the institution is required to refer the allegation to the “law enforcement agency of the unit of local government with jurisdiction to respond to such allegations.”

In Miami’s case, the Miami University Police Department (MUPD) would investigate assaults that occur on campus and the Oxford Police Department (OPD) would investigate cases that occur off campus.

During the period in which a law enforcement agency is investigating an allegation of sexual assault, Miami University would not be able to carry out any disciplinary actions with respect to the allegation.

In short, the bill prohibits uni-

versities from investigating sexual offenses, let alone punishing offenders, unless a student agrees to report the case to the local police.

Sexual assault is already the most underreported violent crime, and for a lot of victims, the first step in reporting a sexual assault is going to someone they trust.

Often, that is not a police officer.

If the subject of an investigation is a student, a university can impose a temporary suspension for a period of no more than 15 days. If the subject of an investigation is an organization, a university can impose a temporary suspension for a period of no more than 10 days.

In both cases, a university must

For a lot of victims, the first step in reporting a sexual assault is going to someone they trust. Often, that is not a police officer. On a college campus victims have professors, advisers and friends they feel comfortable with. When you enter the stark, formal walls of a police station, that comfort evaporates.

On a college campus, victims have professors, resident advisers and friends they feel comfortable with.

When you enter the stark, formal walls of a police station, that comfort evaporates.

A recent study by the Association of American Universities of over 150,000 students found only 25 percent of students who were sexually assaulted reported the crime to campus authorities or police.

The Safe Campus Act promotes an all or nothing mentality. If someone has to press charges with the police to get help from the university, it’s safe to say an already silenced group will get even larger.

But, even if the sexual assault is reported to the police, the actions a university can take are limited.

determine the accused has engaged in activity that presents “a significant risk to the health and physical safety of campus community members.” That is to say, only once the local police have had their say.

Proponents of the Safe Campus Act argue it would provide meaningful due process protections for the accused and would make campus adjudications fairer and more reliable. And that the involvement of the police would add sorely needed credibility to accusations and university settlements.

Currently, when police aren’t called, allegations of sexual assault are adjudicated by a piecemeal campus system that has proven unable to competently resolve these accusations.

Fear and loathing on a cab ride in Dublin TRAVEL

MADDIES’S MATTERS Halloween Week is a week for horror stories, not political preaching. So I’ll get off my high horse this week and tell you something scary.

A few nights ago, I went to a costume party here in Dublin.

Halloween, as it turns out, originates from an ancient Celtic festival, so the Irish don’t hold back during this time of year. The streets were crawling with people in masks and cotton cobwebs hung in storefronts.

It was about one in the morning and the club was starting to get how clubs get around that time –— Superman was making out with a witch in the corner, a guy dressed as a banana danced alone to trap music in the middle of the dance floor, the entire cast of Anchorman was trying to start up a chant.

It was time to go — my friend and I headed out into the misty, moonlit city and hailed a cab.

We told our cab driver where to go, and he started down the narrow cobblestone street past the club we’d just left. A collection of superheroes and villains were smoking cigarettes with banana guy on the sidewalk, and they peered into the windows making grotesque faces. Who I presumed to be an Edward Scissorhands tapped the windshield with plastic silver cutlery taped to a black glove as we drove. It was so college that I had to laugh.

“I bet you see a lot of weird things as a taxi driver at night,” I said, turning to the man behind the wheel. He shook his head, smiling dryly.

“In my eight years doing this job, I’ve seen more than you can imagine,” he said. His voice was deep and rich, his accent

In 2013 a female Miami University student who reported being raped in 2011 and her father sued Miami on charges that the university neglected to discipline her attacker, Antonio Charles, who had a notorious history of sexual misconduct. In 2009, Oxford Police investigated allegations by a different female student that Charles

vaguely North African. As we drove away from the city center, the streets were quieter and night filled the cab.

“What’s the craziest thing that’s ever happened to you while driving?” I asked him.

“The craziest thing…” he said, thinking. After a moment and a right-hand turn, he began.

“One night, I picked up these two guys and began to drive them. But something told me right away that they were dodgy.”

The meter ticked up another euro.

“And I was right.”

Eventually, he continued, they reached their destination, and thedriver pulled over. But the two men had no intention of paying.

They suddenly turned to the driver holding syringes and needles centimeters from his neck.

“They held me up and tried to rob me,” our driver said, nodding in response to our gasps.

The clouds had shifted out of the way of the moon and Dublin’s streets were now washed in an eerie kind of light.

“What did you do?” I asked.

“I ran,” he laughed. “And

around at night again.

“Sometimes I think that I’ll see them again,” he said.

Insane as it sounds, it turns out the syringe attack is not an isolated event. In recent years, and as heroin regained popularity in Dublin, taxi drivers have been attacked and stabbed. Threatened, like our cab driver, with needles full of blood their attackers say is infected with HIV/AIDS, as well as with knives (and, in rare cases, guns).

Indeed, even in the U.S., the job of a taxi driver is one of the most dangerous, right up there next to firefighting, policing and logging according to Business Insider.

Sitting in the cab in my threehole-punch Jim costume, I can imagine how unthreatening I looked to this man and his eightplus years of experience weaving in and out of the darkened Dublin streets. The windshield was like a distorted lens, turning the nighttime city into a different kind of world, one in which you could be driving two girls in homemade costumes home and

The clouds had shifted out of the way of the moon and Dublin’s streets were now washed in an eerie kind of light.

called the garda.”

And it was a good thing, too — apparently they had been looking for these guys for a while.

“They eventually found them,” he continued. “One of them got up to five years and the other got up to 10. But they’ll be out. The prison system here is a joke.”

I asked him how he was able to come back to work after something like that, and he said even after some time off, it took him a little while to feel comfortable driving people

the next you could have a dirty needle to your throat.

As the moon started its descent into morning, we hopped out of the cab.

“Cheers, guys,” he said, taking the 9.60 we owed him.

“Thanks,” I said, throwing the door shut, and after a moment of thought, added, “Have a safe night.”

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was filming girls without permission while engaging in sexual acts.

Charles was permanently dismissed from Miami in 2013 after the university found he violated Miami’s Code of Student Conduct, Section 103, which states if a student participates in “acts of voyeurism, including the use of video recording devices” her or she may be subject to sanctions.

In email correspondence with Miami President David Hodge, the victim’s father repeatedly said if Charles had been dealt with after his first offense in 2009, she would not have been raped two years later.

However, there is little evidence to prove that police investigations would be better.

Not ironically, the largest lob-

bying organizations behind the Safe Campus Act are the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), which represents 73 fraternities in the United States and Canada and the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), which represents sororities in the United States.

It’s safe to say the NIC and NPC are not lobbying this bill because they think it is going to help sexual assault victims find justice. They are supporting it because the consequences of this bill will make it a lot easier to protect members of Greek life from potential campus investigations.

In a letter to NPC Chairman Donna King, Democratic Senators Claire McCaskill of Missouri and Kirsten Gillibrand of New York voiced their worry about the Conference’s lobbying for the bill.

“Throughout our many visits to campuses throughout the country we have met with Fraternity and Sorority members to discuss the issues surrounding campus sexual assault,” the senators wrote.

“In those discussions we were left with the impression that campus organizations were interested in solving this problem in a way that encourages reporting, supports victims and holds schools accountable for failure to act to protect students.”

Fraternities and sororities on Miami’s campus, many of which already have agendas combating sexual assault, should help facilitate discussion about the Campus Safety Act. These organizations should be disgusted their national conferences are supporting such a heinous bill.

Leisure drinking, a 21st birthdays and the loss of innocence LIFE

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“Look, I’m not turning 21 for less than two hours,” I said, putting extra emphasis on the two. “But my friend is back there celebrating his 21st birthday and it would mean the world if I could give him this card.”

It was just after 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16 and I was standing in O’Pub’s threshold, attempting to get in to celebrate a friend’s 21st birthday, my way blocked by a human Chewbacca.

His shaggy, unkempt hair, 5 o’clock shadow and the general lackadaisical look on his face gave me hope. I knew it was a 21-and-up bar, but I thought, hey, here was someone I could at least try to reason with.

He looked at me, mouth open, thinking for a good 10 seconds before letting out a long-winded, “no.”

“Well, not for another two hours, man,” he said.

All right, “man,” I thought to myself. Where, in your anomaly of a moral compass, did you come to find the difference between two hours and the blatantly obvious underage drinkers getting in with fake IDs? I’d always thought of my inability to purchase alcohol as less of a hurdle to jump over and more of a nuisance, but it wasn’t until this point in my [almost] 21 years of existence that I had been so irritated with the drinking laws in the United States.

Shouldn’t there be some kind of grace period or something?

In the grand scheme of things, how is two hours really going to make a difference?

Feeling aggravated and a little silly, I turned away and walked back into the crisp, fall night.

Alcohol has never been a taboo in my family. Some of the earliest memories I have of my great grandfather — scratch that, the only memories I have of my great grandfather — a once high-class banker accustomed to three-martini lunches (back when banking was the thing), were of him sitting in his big leather arm chair, now in his 90s, drinking his Crown Royal and smoking his cigar.

My brother and I, then three and four, would play on orange ’70s carpet at his feet, smelling the tobacco and

eating mini Mr. Goodbars, while he and my mom or grandparents talked.

Leave it to 90-year-olds to have nothing but Mr. Goodbars.

My grandpa instilled a passion for fine wine in me at an early age and I’ve been drinking with him in a relaxed atmosphere since my sophomore year of high school. To this day, our favorite moments together are the nights we’re alone, my grandma at her monthly bunco party, with a bottle of the Grand Cru Bordeaux or Chianti Classico he’d collected over the years — the type of wine I’ll never be able to buy for myself.

By the time I got to college I’d built a healthy respect for how to drink it.

While other students and housemates were accosted by the sensory overload of freshman year, chasing shots of Kamchatka or Jägermeister with Natty Light and letting their testosterone get the better of them, I was kind of over it.

Until a few weeks ago, that is. For the first time of my college career I woke up with the stomach dropping, humiliating feeling that I had done something I would regret. And I had no idea what it was.

Oct. 17 was my 21st birthday. I didn’t plan on it being an occasion, but due to a surprise visit by my father and a couple friends’ ambitious overestimation of how much beer I could drink, it turned into one.

What is in a name? I had been drinking underage my whole college career and I had been doing it in a relaxed, mature atmosphere. But stamp “21st birthday” on a night and suddenly three liters of beer and countless shots of mystery whiskey just isn’t enough to “have a good time.”

The thing is, there are students who do this on a weekly basis. And while I will most certainly have more nights like this one, at the moment, I’m happy with a few craft beers and a good book.

This Friday, I walked into Kroger and picked up a bottle of red wine — a good single vineyard blend from Argentina — plopped in bed and started Casablanca. I could hear hoards of students outside my window. The great migration to Uptown that after three years, one would think I’d detest. And if I gave it any thought, I probably would.

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A feminine White House could be the answer we need POLITICS

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In the first Democratic debate on CNN, Anderson Cooper asked the candidates what would make their administration different than Obama’s.

Hillary Clinton stated the obvious, noting her administration would not be a continuation of the current because she is a woman.

My inner feminist was torn about her answer. My first response, though, was outrage.

This is why female candidates get a bad reputation and don’t win elections, I thought. They play the ‘woman’ card instead of giving substantive policy answers. For many viewers, especially those who oppose a Clinton White House, that’s probably what they thought about her answer, too.

On Wednesday, the Janus Forum asked two debaters if women in America are equal. While legally, women are equal to men, the consensus on whether or not we are truly equal is mixed.

Women make up roughly 51 percent of the population in the United States. If sheer numbers were a reflection of equality, it would make sense that women should make up about half the workers, managers and leaders in each respective field.

This is not the case. Look at Congress, for example. The 2014 election made huge strides for women, yet they still only comprise about 20 percent of the elected officials in the House and the Senate.

We’ve also made switches in the opposite direction, where women have overtaken men in some fields.

Women are surpassing men in higher education, making up 57 percent

of bachelor’s degrees and 52 percent of master’s. While this slight majority is neither bad nor good, this change in education is significant. It also does not necessarily reflect employment after graduation.

Regardless, both of the speakers at the Janus Forum noted that men and women are different.

Both sexes face problems with unfair stereotyping in the media,

Republican or Democrat, the life experiences that affect decision making are going to be different if you’re female.

societal expectations and gaps in certain job fields. Both men and women have a different set of life experiences that give them advantages over each other.

While they have different anatomy and chemical makeup, different inherent strengths and weaknesses, by no means should they be treated like one is lesser than the other. Men and women are different, but both equally valuable and necessary to society. Even at the most basic goal of reproduction, you simply cannot create another human life without a sperm and an egg. Parenting and marriage is, of course, a different story.

With this in mind, I’ve come to consider myself an equality feminist. Everyone brings something unique to the table. Men have different experiences than women do. Minority groups have unique experiences with race and ethnic-

ity. All points of view are crucial in making big decisions in both public and private sectors. Yes, even rich, white males.

The next president is going to have to tackle health care and what the Affordable Care Act covers.

The next president will hopefully address paid leave for both mothers and fathers. The next president will need to talk about childcare and education. Republican or Democrat, the life experiences that affect decision making are going to be different if you are female.

That is not to say that women are more equipped to tackle these issues, but that both the male and female perspective are equally important when discussing topics that affect families.

At 68, Hillary Clinton has grown up through tumultuous times for women and the feminist movement. She lived in a time before second-wave feminism revolutionized the way Americans see men and women. She lived before the enactment of gender equality policies and has directly experienced the effects.

Republican candidate and former CEO Carly Fiorina is the same, by the way. The two women are on opposite sides of the political aisle, but they both bring a feminine perspective to their decision making, which will have an impact on policies.

The point is, maybe Hillary Clinton’s response was not so far off base after all. Maybe the fact that she is a woman is a policy-based answer to why her administration will be different from Obama’s.

I am, by no means, ready to cast my vote tomorrow, but my inner feminist is going a little easier on the comments from the Senator from New York.

Earlier this month, Sesame Street introduced its newest character — Julia, a girl who happens to have autism spectrum disorder.

Julia is a friend of Elmo’s, and she likes to play with many of the same toys he does. While Elmo builds with blocks, Julia lines them up. While Elmo drives cars across the floor, Julia spins the wheels around and around.

In the story, Elmo’s friend Abby meets Julia. She is confused why Julia won’t talk to her or look her in the eye, and assumes Julia doesn’t like her.

Elmo explains Julia has autism, and therefore acts a little differently. He says sometimes Julia repeats her words, pauses for long periods of time before speaking and gets bothered by loud noises.

Once Abby understands Julia’s behaviors, the three are able to play together and have fun.

Julia is part of Sesame Street’s broader initiative, Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children. The web-based program includes an online storybook, videos, songs and tips for those whose lives are touched by autism.

Sections like “Preparing for Outings,” or “Taking Care of the Caretaker” cater more toward parents, while features like “Being A Friend” give children tips on how to be patient, inclusive and understanding when interacting with those who may be different from them.

Then there is “The Amazing Song,” with lyrics like “Every kid is an original, we’re all one of a kind/There’s no one else quite like us that you’re ever gonna find,” to teach kids to celebrate diversity.

Sesame Street and the autism initiative have also launched the hashtag “#SeeAmazing” as a way to show support for the autism community.

The goal of the campaign is to reduce stigma around the disorder,

and make bullying less of an issue.

Sesame Street, which first aired in 1969, has earned a reputation for promoting education among pre-school-aged children.

Throughout its 46 years, Sesame Street has used research to design its content, which includes fostering cognitive development and teaching social skills.

What better social issue to focus on than autism? According to the Autism Society, one in 68 children in the United States are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Virtually everyone knows or knows of someone — a family member, friend, neighbor or classmate who has some form of autism.

According to the campaign, “While the diagnosis is common, public understanding of autism is not.” Sesame Street wants to change that.

However, because autism exists on a spectrum, some cases are more or less severe than others and each case is undoubtedly unique. Is it fair to portray such a complex condition with one simple, singular representation?

Can a handful of stereotypical behaviors really depict the struggles and triumphs of a child living with autism? Does Julia truly teach the lessons she is intended to?

While the decision to include Julia is overall a good one, Sesame Street needs to tread carefully.

One wrong word, action or story line could be devastating. Sesame Street needs to ensure they are accurately representing individuals with autism, in a way that will make characteristics of the disorder recognizable to children in real life, but that will not be a tasteless over-exaggeration.

According to The New York Times, Sesame Street based Julia’s character on years of research, and they debuted her online first, as a way to gauge response from the community. If they get positive feedback, maybe one day Julia will appear on our television screens, as well.

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Stifling creativity and perpetuating misogynistic culture: Dress codes only go so far LIFE

DEAR ABBEY I was 12 the first and only time I got in trouble in school.

It was sixth grade graduation, the pinnacle of my elementary school social calendar.

The transition from childhood to adulthood (read: middle school). I had been preparing for the event for weeks — I bought a new dress and new shoes. I borrowed my mother’s jewelry. My moment was finally here.

My teacher called my classmates and me to attention and told us it was finally time to begin. The room was stifling — an unseasonably hot May evening in a gymnasium without air conditioning.

We were about to walk onstage as I discarded my unnecessary cardigan in the corner before I stepped

out from behind the curtain.

The next day, I was in the principal’s office for breaking dress code. I missed all my classes that day and had to write about my egregious crime — wearing a dress with straps that were only two fingers wide rather than three.

For a type A child who cried the first time she got a B in a class, this punishment was devastating.

My pristine record was forever tarnished.

This is what dress codes do to kids, especially girls. And this unnecessary judging isn’t left behind in the hallways of elementary and high schools.

Just this week, Fox News brought three adult women onto the air who were all wearing leggings. A panel of men then judged whether the women were dressed appropriately. One panelist said, in his house, “if it’s not worn in the monastery, it’s not worn out on the street.”

Why is this news? Why are these men granted authority to

discredit women’s appearances?

Whether I’m wearing a strapless dress or shorts that are shorter than my fingertips does not change my character. These measurements don’t show my intelli-

Why is this news? Why are these men granted authority to discredit women’s appearances?

gence, personality or values.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, over half of public schools in the United States have a dress code of some sort. That means there are millions of students across America who are being shamed for their clothing choices.

I’m not against rules for attire.

Dressing appropriately for certain occasions can and should be enforced. But there’s a distinct difference between an office requiring business casual clothing for professionalism and making girls line up in hallways with their hands at their sides to judge “appropriate” shorts length.

Rather than creating superfluous rules that shame girls for wearing shorts and tank tops when the weather is hot, why not encourage students to express themselves?

To wear clothing they feel comfortable in? To respect their classmates for their clothing choices?

Dress codes create more problems than solutions, and they promote a misogynistic culture that begins in elementary school and carries on throughout life.

Miami doesn’t have a dress code. I’ve never been asked to leave class for wearing my Nike running shorts or a Comfort Colors tank top. Shockingly, I haven’t failed out of college and my classmates haven’t fainted at the sight

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of my shoulders.

Without dress codes, I’m able to dress comfortably for the weather and wear clothing that represents my personal style. This isn’t harmful to me or anyone around me.

After the infamous dress-gate of sixth grade, I endured many more years of dress codes. My high school years were marked with days of standing in homeroom so my teacher could inspect my shorts length. Apparently, wanting to wear shorts in a building without air conditioning — that reached nearly 100 degrees on many days — was not an excuse.

It’s 2015, and it’s time we move past the outdated dress expectations of the past and instead teach students to dress in clothing that expresses who they are — regardless of length or material — and to respect one another.

ABBEY GINGRAS

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to deliver the commencement address for the class of 2009.

“It is here at Miami where I was able to find myself,” Ryan said in his address. “I found a sense of direction and a sense of identity.”

Crediting professors and friends for challenging him to think critically about the world, he described in his speech how his passion for politics began in Oxford.

“It was here where I fell in love with economics and public policy, and six years after graduating, I got elected to Congress,” said Ryan.

In his speech, Ryan specifically noted how his economics profes-

sor, Richard Hart, took an interest in Ryan’s desire to learn and introduced him to new ways of thinking.

Hart recalls Ryan as a pensive, intelligent student. He used to frequent Hart’s office hours — but not to ask questions about the course material. Ryan understood the material, Hart said, and instead would come to discuss broader ideas of economics and public policy that went beyond what he had learned in the classroom.

“We could sit in my office for four hours and never get tired, never get bored and remain curious and excited about the conversation,” said Hart. “He was a rare student in that sense.”

Hart said he has high hopes for

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what Ryan will accomplish as Speaker and thinks he will be an especially articulate spokesperson for the Republican Party.

In his Thursday morning address, Ryan shared similarly high expectations for his term, reflecting on his position’s place in American history.

“When the first speaker took the gavel, he looked out at a room of 30 people, representing a nation of 3 million. Today, as I look out at you, we represent a nation of 300 million,” Ryan said in his address. “So when I hear people say America does not have it — we are done, we are spent — I do not believe it. I believe, with every fiber of my being, we can renew the American Idea.”

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by the trustees and search committee. However, the content of the profile itself incorporates feedback from faculty, staff, students and alumni who attended the meetings with Isaacson, Miller and submitted suggestions online, chair of the board David Budig said at the Sept. 25 meeting.

“All provided extremely important input in creating the final document,” Pickerill said in an email.

This scoping document is key to the presidential search, Pickerill said, as it will not only inform prospective candidates about Miami, but it will serve as a reference guide for those involved in the search process.

“The search committee will draw upon this document as it examines and evaluates … many extraordinary individuals … helping assure us all that the eventual selection will be a scholar and leader who embraces Miami’s values and is ready to lead the university,” Pickerill said.

Both the document and the AAUP petition describe a president who will be most successful if he or she is focused on a specific set of goals: commitment to high quality education, increased transparency and shared governance, a growing core of tenure and tenuretrack faculty, a diverse body of students and faculty, affordability, intellectual and ethical leadership, research and innovation.

Although these points are a priority in the search, there is no guarantee the finalist announced this spring will adhere to any or all mentioned in the position profile. “[The university] has laid out a fine set of expectations for the new president,” said Cathy Wagner, English professor and vice president of the AAUP. “We hope the Board of Trustees will be guided by them.”

In September, former university president Jim Garland (19962006) weighed in on the selection of the next president.

“I personally would hope that Miami’s next president is somebody who does come from academia,” Garland said. “I really think that’s important.”

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along with the 700 other people who attended the event.

Yet, even in the days following the lecture, people were still taking to Yik Yak to publicize their thoughts.

Patricia Newberry, senior lecturer and member of the Lecture Series Committee, says that she is not surprised there was pushback on the app.

“People feel like they have license to speak when they have a veil of anonymity,” she said.

“There are very few people who would say this in a public setting.”

Newberry said there is no place for posts like those on Yik Yak. “Jokes about ‘prime inner city living’... the month of February joke ... not funny,” she said. “The reasons are clear why we need a Black Lives Matter movement... those are things that our guests addressed so well, so directly.”

Tammy L. Brown, assistant professor in the Global and Intercultural Studies Department, said those who did not attend the lecture and do not fully understand the movement need to understand a couple things.

“White students who interpret the Black Lives Matter movement as a racist and separatist endeavor are wrong on two main fronts,” Brown said. “The history of white supremacy in America and throughout the world ... has given birth to current-day racial profiling, police brutality and murder of unarmed black citizens.”

Brown said that the Black Lives Matter movement is not just a black American movement.

“All Americans should be outraged regarding the murder of unarmed black citizens,” Brown said. “And anyone can join the movement — anyone who is willing to fight for social justice and believes in the fundamental equality of all humankind.”

Thursday afternoon, Juwillie sat with her phone beside her.

She hasn’t opened Yik Yak since Monday morning But the posts have been weighing on her mind.

“We’ve been suppressed for so long,” Juwillie said. “The black community is standing up once more to say enough is enough. We are fighting to just coexist. Black Lives Matter matters. That’s the truth.”

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The last order of business was the polo shirt.

One concerned senator asked whether it would be a Dry Fit golf polo or just a cotton polo. The matter was left unresolved.

Berg then confessed that she was unsure if the polo would be unisex or not. She proceeded to take a vote about how many women

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A vote determined that gray was the most popular color choice for the polo.

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“Our brand, our logo, things like that.”

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Special team errors hand Miami seventh straight loss FOOTBALL

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Special teams mistakes doomed the Miami University football team in a 29-25 loss to State University of New York Buffalo Thursday night.

Two RedHawk field goal penalties gave the Bulls 14 points, a margin too large in a five-point decision.

“Tough one for us. I don’t feel this way often after any losses,” head coach Chuck Martin said. “I felt like we deserved a better fate.”

The first blunder was freshman defensive back Allan Koikoi’s roughing the kicker penalty during the second quarter. Buffalo had moved 60 yards up the field, but Miami’s defense stopped the Bulls at the MU 20-yard line, forcing a field goal. Koikoi’s penalty gave UB a first down, and two plays later, junior running back Jordan Johnson rushed 2 yards into the end zone.

“If we had just stood there and did nothing, we’d win the game,” Martin said.

The next mishap was senior defensive lineman Mitch Winters’

personal foul on a UB field goal attempt in the third quarter. The referees called roughing the center, a penalty Martin said he had never seen before. Senior defensive lineman Bryson Albright had sacked UB senior quarterback Joe Licata on third down, forcing the field goal, but the personal foul put UB back at first down. Johnson rushed 6 yards over the left end for the TD. “If we walk away with no penalties on those, then we get three points instead of 14,” sophomore wide receiver Sam Martin said.

“We’d win the game.”

Miami’s defense was the story of the first quarter. UB started with short field position at their own 45yard line, but the RedHawks held the Bulls to a field goal.

Buffalo reached Miami’s 23 on its next drive, but Johnson was tackled for a loss twice in a row. On the next play, redshirt senior defensive back Brison Burris intercepted Licata and returned it 76 yards for a touchdown, giving Miami a 7-3 lead. Burris said it was probably the longest INT return of his career.

“We just wanna compete out

there,” Burris said. “There’s no different mindset, no change from different games. We just wanna compete at our hardest level. And we wanna go out there and have fun. I think everyone competed to the best of their ability.”

The lead didn’t last long though.

As soon as Buffalo regained the field, Licata hit Willoughby for a 78-yard touchdown pass.

Senior Kaleb Patterson’s 33yard field goal tied it up at 10-10 at the 10:16 mark in the second quarter, but the Bulls regained a 17-10 lead six minutes later on a Johnson 2-yard touchdown run and extra point.

On the next possession, freshman quarterback Billy Bahl connected with redshirt sophomore receiver Jared Murphy for a 38-yard gain.

Two plays later, Bahl hit sophomore wideout Sam Martin for a 16-yard touchdown.

The half ended in a 17-17 tie. It was Miami’s first non-losing score at the half since Week 1 against Presbyterian College.

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’Hawks begin conference play in St. Cloud HOCKEY

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The No. 14/15 Miami University hockey team opens National Collegiate Hockey Conference play this weekend as they hit the road to face No. 13/14 St. Cloud State University. Miami enters the weekend 3-2-1, while the Huskies are 4-2-0.

Head coach Rico Blasi is focused on making sure his team is prepared for the tough conference play.

“You have to make sure you’re prepared well and that you’re doing things that will allow you an opportunity to be in the game,” Blasi said. “When you go on the road in our league, it’s tough sledding, and you have to be ready not just physically, but emotionally and mentally as well.”

The RedHawks are coming off a split against St. Lawrence University. The ’Hawks won 1-0 on Friday but fell short 5-3 Saturday. The loss ended a three-game winning streak.

The penalty kill was the story on Friday, as Miami killed off all seven

opportunities the Saints received.

Miami’s penalty kill is 25 for 26 on the season, including a current streak of 18 successful kills.

St. Cloud opened the season with four straight wins before being swept by Providence College on the road last weekend. The two recent losses came with a hefty toll on junior goaltender Charlie Lindgren’s stats.

Lindgren started the season with three straight shutouts before giving up nine goals in two games. He ranks 14th in the country in save percentage (.935) and goals against average (1.80).

Blasi said he respects this weekend’s opponent and expects a tough competitor.

“They’re very good at home,” Blasi said. “They’ve got some veteran guys that have been to the Frozen Four and have played in the national tournament and some championship games. They’re wellcoached and we have a lot of respect for them.”

RedHawk netminder Ryan McKay is 3-1-1 in six appearances with

a .935 save percentage and a 1.71 goals against average. The senior has posted one shutout in his five starts.

Freshmen forwards Jack Roslovic and Josh Melnick lead the team in points, with seven and five, respectively. The two young guns account for nearly one third of the team’s 43 points. The other four freshmen each have at least one point.

While Miami has several bright spots, Blasi pointed to a few points of emphasis for the weekend.

“There’s a lot of things that we have to get better at,” Blasi said.

“Our puck management needs to be better, our play away from the puck needs to be better, our awareness and details need to be better. These are all things you do on a daily basis, regardless of time of season.”

Miami leads the series with St. Cloud 13-7-2 and has won three of the last five meetings. Miami’s last win was the 2015 NCHC championship game, 3-2.

Both Friday’s and Saturday’s games begin at 7 p.m. in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

RedHawks ready to race in MAC championship CROSS COUNTRY

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The Miami University cross country team makes the trek up north to Akron, Ohio to compete in the MidAmerican Conference championship Saturday.

Senior captain Joe Stewart leads the RedHawks, setting new personal records at his last two meets and picking up the All-Ohio Championships title Oct. 2.

At last season’s MAC championship meet, MU finished seventh with 181 points. This year, the team is aiming higher.

“We want to finish in the top three,” Stewart said. “It’s been awhile since we finished that high.

Getting a podium spot should be our main goal at this meet.”

On the women’s side, senior captain Laura Bess leads the ’Hawks as Miami’s top finisher at all four meets this season. She enters the championships after posting a new personal best time at the Pre-National Invitational two weeks ago.

Miami finished third with 103 points at last year’s championship.

“We got top three last year,” Bess

said. “If we could aim for a top-3 finish, that would be great. If we all run a PR and we all run well and we don’t win, it will be considered a good day.”

University of Akron, State University of New York at Buffalo, Bowling Green State University, Central Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University, Kent State University, Ohio University and University of Toledo will compete against Miami’s men’s team.

The women’s race features Akron, Ball State University, BGSU, Buffalo, CMU, EMU, Kent State, Northern Illinois University, OU, Toledo and Western Michigan University.

Bess said the RedHawks have a strong chance to win the competition against such a field of teams.

“The MAC meet is always fairly wide open,” she said. “I remember in 2012 when nobody thought we would win, yet, we won by three points. However, this year I see the meet being even more open than ever.”

Stewart said Eastern Michigan and Akron are the two “powerhouses” Miami aims to beat. The MAC championship is one of the season’s most important races, so

Stewart said it’s important to go in with a game plan.

“As a team, it’s gonna be the idea of going down there and executing the race plan, like sticking to the pack of guys,” he said. “Individually, I just want to put myself out there and see what happens.”

Pack-running has been the calling card of this Miami team all year long, but the RedHawks don’t appear to be the only team that utilizes this strategy.

“Bowling Green is definitely a team to watch,” Stewart said. “They are exceptional pack-runners. Our biggest challenge will be breaking up their pack.”

Trusting in teammates is another factor.

“Coach Wood has really emphasized this past week that we should lean on our teammates,” Bess said.

“Doing this can help the runners who don’t have the confidence to run in the packs that are higher up. It encourages them.”

Bess said the team has to “overcome a lot” because of this year’s coaching change, but the team is prepared for the weekend. Stewart CROSS COUNTRY »PAGE 5

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Buffalo junior running back Jordan Johnson escapes MU’s defensive line.

Johnson rushed for 138 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries.

TRICK OR TREAT: Miami athletes’ Halloween favorites In the spirit of Halloween, The Miami Student caught up with several RedHawk captains to discuss their favorite Halloween memories.

What is your favorite all-time Halloween costume?

“Gorilla biker – leather jacket, bandana, shades and fingerless gloves.”

TREVAN BROWN, FOOTBALL, OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

“My friends and I went as sumo wrestlers one year. The costumes blew up, so we were actually the size of a sumo wrestler.”

PAIGE HILL, VOLLEYBALL, MIDDLE HITTER

“My favorite costume was probably when I was Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, mostly because all my classmates were also dressed as Dorothy. Plus, I got a pair of sweet shoes out of it.”

LAURA BESS, CROSS COUNTRY

What is your favorite thing about Halloween?

“I am not a huge fan of Halloween. I dressed up as a hockey player almost every year (Mats Sundin). Looking back, I realize I did this so I could wear my roller blades and get around the neighborhood as fast as I could and collect as much candy that I would not even eat all of. I do not like being scared.”

SEAN KURALY, HOCKEY, FORWARD

“I love candy.”

JT JONES, FOOTBALL, DEFENSIVE LINEMAN

“Probably a mix between the time of year and the celebration itself. Halloween is always the end of the cross country season, and I get to relax by watching scary movies and eating candy.”

JOE STEWART, CROSS COUNTRY

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NFL Week 7: Picks, previews COLUMN

RYAN MCSHEFFREY Lions vs. Chiefs Detroit has cast aside a litany of offensive coaching, including its offensive coordinator, after its record fell to 1-6 last week. The team is in one of the worst situations in the league. Record-wise, KC isn’t much better, but they’re a better team. The Chiefs should be able to play it safe on offense and hope their star pass rushers Tamba Hali and Justin Houston can tee off on the Lions’ subpar O-line. >>Chiefs

23, Lions 20 Giants at Saints The G-Men roll into the Big Easy off a win against a bandaged-up Cowboys team. The Giants seem to be an outfit that is highly twofaced, but so does their adversary here. That makes this game particularly difficult to forecast. I’ll go with NYG because their defense has showed better, but boy... >>Giants 30, Saints 27 Bengals at Steelers COLUMN »PAGE 5

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