The Miami Student | September 1, 2023

Plans

KASEY TURMAN ASST. CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY EDITOR

It’s been 10 months since Miami University announced its funding campaign to raise its endowment to $1 billion. Since then, the fund has exceeded $730 million.

In October 2022, the university announced its “For love. For honor. For those who will” campaign, which will invest in four areas: scholarship, business and entrepreneurship, Clinical Health Sciences, and Digital Innovation and Technology. It will be the largest endowment in Miami’s history.

of the Miami Foundation, said the endowment fund grew from $450 million in 2014 to $730 million — a more than 60% increase.

The growth doesn’t just come from donors, but also from investments made with the donations that aren’t fully spent every year.

“By not spending everything that we earn in one year, it allows us to have some earnings to spend in years when we have losses rather than having nothing to spend that year,” Guiot said.

The unspent donations are put into an investment fund overseen by the Miami Foundation Investment Committee. The committee has governance over what the funds are invested in, which allows Miami to plan for bad economic years.

“We have engaged with an outside Committee has established an investment policy [with them],” Guiot said. “There are various types of investments: stocks, bonds, commodities.”

The funds that are being invested are both spendable gifts and endowed gifts. Spendable gifts can be while endowed gifts can only be used how the donor has described. Guiot said Miami receives thousands of spendable gifts a year and “maybe 100” endowed gifts.

“To establish an endowment

we’re looking for at least a $25,000 commitment,” Guiot said. “And generally they’re larger than that. Whereas, spendable gifts could be $1, could be $50 or $100.”

About 49% of the endowed gifts go toward student scholarships, Guiot said. These funds are then dispersed through the Enrollment Management and Student Success (EMSS) department.

Brent Shock, vice president of EMSS, oversees scholarship allocation. With endowed gifts havingarships is like a game of connect the dots.

“Most of those funds have gift criteria that the donor set up,” Shock said. “So it might be something like a student from [X] county in Ohio, or a student with a certain GPA, or

AI in the syllabi: How Miami professors are addressing artificial intelligence

ANNA REIER STAFF WRITER

As Miami University students head back into the classroom this change from years past: the mention guideline and policy sections.

Some professors are warning against the use of programs such as answers when posed questions. Others encourage the use of programs like Grammarly, which uses AI to proofread and edit essays.

Paul Hunter, a professor in the Emerging Technology of Business and Design (ETBD) department, sees AI as a resource for students and professionals alike.

“In my opinion, I would actually prefer that the students use it,” Hunter said. “The reason for that is that businesses are using it … you can’t be naive.”

Sloane Faller, a junior marketing and entrepreneurship major, will not be one of those students.

“AI is a very interesting situation. I don’t plan on using it,” Faller said.

“I think that it will make plagiarism and academic dishonesty policies reHunter noted that there is software available to help combat some of the major issues surrounding AI.

“I have not seen it at Miami, but a good friend teaches at Xavier University, and he uses that software,” Hunter said. “He also said that he will allow it as long as it is cited as a source.”

While some believe AI to be a new situation plaguing universities, it has been around for a while.

“It’s nothing new,” Hunter said. “It’s been around since the 1950s. It’s just become more mainstream in the

The university has published a page with guidance to allow individual instructors to make an informed decision on individual class policy. The page advises faculty to familiarize themselves with AI tools and be intentional when designing assignments to either incorporate AItively.

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a student pursuing a major or it can just be in general a student from [the Farmer School of Business] or [College of Arts and Sciences].”

Shock said that within his department, workers take pride in helping

“We take a very hands-on approach here at Miami,” Shock said. “We live out what we believe, the code of love and honor and that we care deeply about our students. We’re working to do everything we can do.”

Brad Bundy, vice president for University Advancement, did not respond to requests for comment.

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As students return, crime in Oxford increases

KASEY TURMAN

ASST. CAMPUS & COMMUNITY

EDITOR

Between Aug. 21 and Aug. 28, Oxford police logged multiple crimes including instances of burglary and underage drinking all reported in the weekly Oxford Police Department (OPD) report.

dispatched to the 200 block of Judy Drive for an injury crash involving a pickup truck and a large dumpster. driver recently used narcotics and had a warrant out for his arrest. He was then arrested for OVI and transported to Butler County jail. -

sponded to an unresponsive male on the corner of E. Church Street and Bishop Street. The 19-year-old male was charged with multiple liquor violations.

At 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 25, a male was punched in the face at a business on the 30 block of High Street. The assailant was known by the victim and was charged with assault.

On Aug. 26, police responded to

a number of calls. At 1 a.m., a male refused to leave a business on the found a fake ID in his wallet. Lathouse burglary after a speaker and liquor were stolen from an unlocked house.

a female for underage drinking and cited a home for noise restrictions after receiving reports of loud music. Two intoxicated males on Church Street were later transported to McCullough-Hyde Hospital for treatment and issued citations in an unrelated incident.

Between 12:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. intoxicated individuals occurred Uptown, according to OPD reports. was for an unresponsive male in a yard located on the 10 block of S. Poplar Street. The other four were a combination of intoxicated individuals and concealing alcohol while underage.

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Radke said that because marijuana is illegal at the federal level, reguon the substance are limited. This has contributed to the discrepancies between being prescribed medical marijuana compared to other medicines for pain or anxiety.

Radke acknowledged how people use doctors to take other drugs, such as Adderall or opiates, recreationally as well, and the need to enter a dispensary rather than a pharmacy reinforces that tactic.

“It’s delivered in a much more recreational way,” Radke said. “People are still smoking it or using edibles and things like that rather than what might feel more like a medical prescription to us, so I think the lines are a little blurry there.”

Using marijuana medically

Others view marijuana’s growing legal medical use as support in the case for legal recreational use. Hannah Litt, a senior art education major from Eagle, Colorado, said she uses marijuana medically in her home state to assist with chronic pain.

“I was on a lot of high-grade pain medications from a very young age, and they always made me feel groggy and loopy and didn’t help with the pain. They just made me fall asleep,” Litt said. “If I take medical marijuana, I can get through my day without necessarily feeling the psychoactiveagement that is really helpful.”

Although medical marijuana is already legal in Ohio, Litt said she thinks its expansion into recreational use will increase access and cultural acceptance of the compound. The additional time and cost of a medical diagnosis prevent some individuals with pain or anxiety from obtaining a medical card, and other individuals may prefer the government to not have a record of their medical marijuana use.

Litt is unable to purchase marijuana medically in Ohio because she’s not a resident. She said her pain worsens when she’s at Miami because she can’t bring it across state lines and doesn’t use street versions of the drug.

“I’ve noticed that the marijuana

used here is all from the black market,” Litt said. “I don’t feel comfortable using marijuana here, not only because it’s illegal, but also because it’s not regulated. It could be laced with fentanyl or any kind of other drug that could instantly kill you or get you really addicted.”

Radke also noted the importance of regulations in ensuring a drug’s safety and said she is not yet sure which way she’ll vote in November, as more information and consideration of the various factors are needed before she makes a decision.

“We know there are consequences for drugs that are used in society,” Radke said. “Same thing with alcohol. We have to worry about driving while intoxicated or issues if it gets in the hands of kids. There [are] pros and cons for society to lay and decide rudere@miamioh.edu

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Fall semester classes start at Miami, sparking excitement for students from all grades

Budget challenges lead to reduced staffing ahead of spring semester

ALICE MOMANY SENIOR CAMPUS & COMMUNITY EDITOR

spring 2024 semester as the univerIn an email to The Miami Stuthe American Culture and English Program (ACE) and the Center for American and World Cultures higher education, including fewer students attending college at the national level and within the state,view our operations so that we can consolidate services across our cam-

wrote. “These changes are expected

our students.”

Department of Global and Intercultural Studies, and assisted the Spanish and Portuguese departments.

eliminate the center,” Rioja Velarde said, noting Mullenix’s personal involvement and support to the Uni-

Although Rioja Velarde said she’s not sure who will take over the festival after the center is eliminated next semester. She is focusing on takes place on Sept. 22 in Oxford Upcelebrates the contributions of Latin American, Latino and Caribbean people and cultures. The center also houses the GlobalCastillo Shrestha.

Students from all majors can sign up to take the GRC, which combines

ment, all focused on global and intercultural communication. Theworkforce.

Initiatives.

the director of global partnerships in Global Initiatives, will be the new advisor overseeing the program.

ners who have stepped in to help doing,” Castillo Shrestha said.

ACE were reached out to but declined to comment or were not imRioja Velarde said the decision within other departments at the unihigher education in state and federal legislature.

education institutions are facing unprecedented challenges in terms of long-term impactful decision-making processes,” Rioja Velarde said. She cited the U.S. Supremetive action and the state’s Senate Bill 83, both of which work to diminishforts at universities, which is the antithesis of CAWC’s mission.

It’s a beautiful August morning, and students are waking up in their dorms and houses to a blaring alarm, signaling it’s time for class. For some of them, this will be their

That was the case for Madison major.

a senior, but it’s so exciting at the Miami Activities and Programming (MAP) were prepared for the become a staple in most students’ lives. MAP set up a light-up sign thatstrong’s front doors, along with a Miami backdrop to pose in front of. -

one point, the line was full of people waiting to get their parent-approveddition.

for some seniors, it was a morning full of nerves and excitement for

“I did college classes in high pre-med major, said. “So, I guess I’ve done it before, but I feel like be-

ing in the actual environment makes it a lot more exciting.” science major on the pre-law track, said the independence of college was nice because he could create his own schedule, hoping once classes were over he could go home and sleep.

Junior integrated science edunight before felt like Christmas Eve.

“When I was a freshman and sophomore, I got nerves that would last forever, but I’m used to it now,” Rensel said. “I’m used to the routine so I was looking forward to that.”

A common theme among students of all grades was excitement friends or make new ones. There was

Snider, a sophomore biomedical engineering major. As a resident assistant, she was on campus earbuild among the students and her residents.

two weeks before I even got here,” itching to be back in Miami.” stumbata@miamioh.edu

Across the four departments, 13 their contracts ending Dec. 31.

Jacqueline Rioja Velarde, the associate director of the CAWC, has

ed because I was thinking something like this could happen,” Rioja were going to eliminate the center though.”

ic programming across academic

(CSDI) and hosts the annual Unicenter does not provide revenue to engagement through programs and initiatives.

“It is not an isolated program. It over campus,” Rioja Velarde said. “We have the curriculum guide that

ed all the events and initiatives not

larde said the center increased the number of Latinx individuals in the Oxford area and supported the ad-

dents. It also helped guide the emergence of the Latin American and Caribbean Studies, which is now the

and social justice studies major, said.

meeting people with similar interests.

Castillo Shrestha the week before the fall semester started informing her that the center would be eliminated. was Alicia who told us, and that’s Castillo Shrestha, who was also

ities also,” Rioja Velarde said. “And

istration I guess, and as a public institution there are a lot of pressures center makes her believe that the the House as hearings begin soon. Although she doesn’t know how DEI initiatives will look as the center is eliminated and politics become work of Global Initiatives and the

table environment.

sion are approached and embraced, Velarde said.

but she is unsure how the program will look moving forward in Global

Plans for ‘intellectual diversity’ centers at state universities are underway, including one at Miami University

momanyaj@miamioh.edu values in accordance with our educational mission.”

At UT, Lee Strang, a law professor seek to broaden political ideas and conversations.

“One of the missions of these institutes is to enhance the intellectual Strang said.

Individuals from UC and CSU did not respond to requests for comment. are approaching implementation toCouncil (IUC) of Ohio. The IUC is a public universities which works totion throughout the state. through the IUC to just see if we all Thomas said. “Thus far, I think the

In Miami’s Department of Political Science, such programming is the JANUS Forum. The Menard Center provides bipartisan events and hands-on experiences, while the JANUS Forum hosts a debate each opposing views come together to discuss one topic.tions on a college campus, where will where the Department of Political

Science and the Menard Center are housed and where the eventual inteldeclined to comment.

In an email to The Student, IUC president and CEO Laura Laneseing with Miami to ensure the newisting programs.

“The IUC will continue to sup-ue to work to promote these values throughout their campuses and with these new constitutional centers,” Lanese wrote.

passed the Workforce and Higher -

ed in. The bill went to the House, but before it could be heard, the bill was added and passed in the Senate’s

Senate,” Thomas said.

While the bill was in the Senate, more than 40 individuals and orga-cating both for and against the bill before it was updated to include the three additional universities. After Miami was amended into the legislation just hours before it was passed lawmakers for not allowing impacted

“No one from Miami U had a Alliance of Miami wrote in a Tweet

Mark Ridenour, chair emeritus of the Board of Trustees, submitted tes-

amended. said. “We need such a center at Mithere are other public universities in this state that would welcome such opportunities.” Ridenour did not respond to requests for comment. process,” Strang said about the additions. “It’s a complicated process with lots of give and take, and so this good idea of these institutes was expanded to three additional Ohio public uni-

versities.”

While implementation is beingtion, the Board of Trustees is tasked with appointing a seven-member academic council to oversee the opcouncil is required to have relevant

Each of the members will be subject to term limits. The council will lead a nationwide search for candidates to be the director. Miami’s President Greg Crawford will serve in that role upon approval

Because the center will be an independent unit, the director will not Crawford. The director will also have the protection of tenure or tenure elMiami, UC and CSU will each fund the center, while OSU will receive $5 million, and UT will receive $1 million.

TAYLOR STUMBAUGH ASSISTANT CAMPUS & COMMUNITY EDITOR

because I was thinking something like this could happen.”

- Jacqueline Rioja Velarde, associate director of CAWC

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students back in the classroom’: How a Miami program creates life-long learners

man said. “But in terms of the conreally important about a subject andplain that, it’s the same process.”

Mindfulness in the ILR

Katherine Abbott, a professor of gerontology and executive director of the Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami, has been teaching in the ILR her favorite courses to teach is “Introduction to Zentangle,” an artistic prorepetitive patterns. Abbott likes that

“Some people do it as an artistic outlet. Some people may use it to practice mindfulness because you’re paying attention on purpose in the current moment,” Abbott said. “What I hear [ILR students] say is that theyengaged in before.”

REAGAN RUDE CAMPUS & COMMUNITY EDITOR

As Professor Rob Schorman looks over his prepared slides, studentsrium, and even more join the Webex session to attend virtually. His pupils of their childhood — but this isn’t a Miami Plan course, and the decade isn’t the 2000s.

It’s a class in the Institution for Learning in Retirement about the 1950s.

Miami University’s Institution for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is and special events for anyone over the age of 50. There are no tests, enjoyment of learning.

Students pay a semester fee and are eligible to take as many classes had 10 courses, all located in Oxford.semester on average — some in Oxford, some in West Chester and others online.

In addition to semester classes, like bus trips, special lectures and to non-members but may include an additional cost.

Learning (and teaching) for life

University). She heard about the ILR from friends and began taking classes

“The topics are really important you’re just taking them because you’re interested in them.”

Some classes, like “Reading ‘Mrs. Planned Beauty” are for fun, learning and keeping the mind sharp. Others, needed in retirement age — from

tate planning.

ern politics courses have been the most valuable to her because they

and attending courses headache-free.

Rob Schorman is a retired histocampus. He’s an instructor at the ILR, volunteers as a tech lead and even takes a couple courses each semester.

This fall, Schorman is teaching -

ety today.

Schorman said he enjoys teaching at the ILR because he gets to do the the less enjoyable ones like grading, plagiarism and so forth.

“When you’re teaching a tradi-ry about assessments and a bunch of other administrative things,” Schor-

Additionally, Zentangle can be accessible activity. Abbott said they adapt the course materials for stucan participate.

ILR instructors volunteer their time to teach these courses, and the ILR pays for supplies and for special events. The students bring the enthusiasm.

“One of the cool things about be-ilege of life-long learning,” Abbottselves over and over again.”

Bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic from the COVID-19 pandemic. Be-

yond having a less technologically advanced student body, it also had to and immunocompromised individ-turning in-person even as restrictions manager of ILR, said the people in regular student body did.

The ILR lost the spring 2020 semester, but Macke and her team teaching instructors and members and share screens.

Despite the pandemic’s momentary setback, Macke sees a silver linfrom locations spanning across the coasts of the U.S. and even to Italy. not be able to make it in-person every modalities.

Macke said the ILR is unique in that it brings so much life and background into one room.

“We’re reintroducing students to the classroom environment, includ-rienced a college classroom before,” Macke said. “After all of that life that -

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BaShaun

of Students

Previous experience prepares Smith for new role Smith is used to a tight schedule time for students. The Cleveland naGreen State University (BGSU).

this displaced student in my freshcollege student, said.

tory and political science, on track to as an RA, he had a late-night run-in him to pursue a path in higher education. back to students that didn’t have the year],” Smith said.

believes Smith’s identity and back-proach to the administrative role.

“I greatly appreciate that he’stion college student and he’s a Black that makes me feel assured that he’ll sure those groups do not fall through the cracks.”

hall director, you do a little bit of everything,” Smith said. Smith served as an advisor and support coach, cleaned the residence but moving into the Dean of Students the dorms.

“For me, continuing to advance my career in the Dean of Students forget that the lifeline of every instiin the Dean of Students role?” he said. A visit, an interview and a new job -

the role.

Leadership Kim Vance, Student Body President Nyah Smith, Deputy General Counsel for MUPD Sarah Kelley and Director of Student Counseling

SENIOR CAMPUS & COMMUNITY EDITOR

On Aug. 22, BaShaun Smith sat

He guessed he had only unpacked three boxes so far. The reason for the barren bookshelf and the sudden move?

na to Oxford in time for move-in.

“I came early for the students, so

possible.”

For Smith, visibility and perception are at the forefront as he settles

Later that day, Smith planned to visit the International Student Welcome Picnic and Resource Fair on Central Quad before attending a reception at Miami President Greg Wednesday, he planned to participate in the Made at Miami breakfast and attend a Late Night Miami event.

After graduating from BGSU, before returning to the University of Dayton (UD) as an Interfraternity Council Advisor. In 2010, he got into UD’s master’s program and served as a resident director for multiple dorms. He continued to serve as a hall di-sity to serve as Assistant Director of Residence Life before moving up to years later. From there, he served as promoted in 2020 to Dean of Students.

“A lot of times, Dean of Students come from the conduct route, but

good book, and then they make a movie out of it, but the movie is not asked. “For me, the movie and the During his three-day visit, he recampus partners such as the Miami University Police Department and the Miller Center for Student Disand gave a presentation to an open the President’s Cabinet attended.

Student Life, said the conversations -

“From every corner of the university, no matter their role, Dr. Smithtee, said. The committee included Associate Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education Amy Bergerson, Director of Student Financial Assistance Beth -

Student Engagement, Activities and

“What became very clear inespecially came through loud and students and getting out on campus,” Visibility is a primary concern fortional leadership and entrepreneurship double major. Isphording did Moore, the previous Dean of Students, but said he already has ideas

ami to potentially see something that

“They can come by and just say hi.” momanyaj@miamioh.edu

‘Bringing

‘The movie and the book were perfect’:

Smith is ready to be Miami’s Dean

Move-in

REAGAN RUDE CAMPUS & COMMUNITY EDITOR

Mothers and daughters share many things: clothes, makeup, secrets from fathers and brothers, you name it.

First-year dorm rooms at college, however, typically aren’t one of them. English education major at Miami University, received her room assignment in Emerson Hall, she was shocked to learn she’d be living not just in the same residence hall her the exact same room. Her mother, Laura Bowling (‘94), she walked into her old dorm room — she remembered how her desk and bed had been arranged, marveling at how her daughter would be sleeping under the same ceiling and staring out the same window that she once did.

“It was like deja vu walking in here,” the mother said. “I couldn’t be more excited for her. My roommate and I are still good friends, and we joked that we’re gonna send [Sarah and her roommate] over to Bagel & Deli while we stay here like old times.”

Laura Bowling, who graduated

from Miami with a marketing degree, looks back fondly on her time in Emerson, where she made friends and memories she still holds dearly. She noted that the dorm looked similar to when she resided there, but the room itself felt smaller, and the furniture bigger.

Sarah Bowling, who’s from Mason, Ohio, said she knew she wanted to go to Miami since she was a child.

“It was actually the only school I applied to,” she said. “When we went and toured it, they took us through Emerson and my mom made a comment like, ‘How funny would it be if you were in Emerson?’”

Despite the odd coincidence, Bowling said she didn’t request Emerson at all – the hall and room number were completely random.

Bowling said she most looks forward to the independence and opportunities to meet new people at Miami. Laura Bowling left some parting wisdom for her daughter, leaving her at the same space her own parents left her in 1990.

“Enjoy every minute of it,” Bowling told her daughter. “Meet new people, try new things. Don’t be stressed class. It all falls into place.” rudere@miamioh.edu

DEVIN ANKENEY OPINION EDITOR LUKE MACY MANAGING EDITOR

Miami University welcomed its during move-in on Wednesday, Aug. 23, and Thursday, Aug. 24. Although some students moved in early, the sidewalks in front of the residence

Both Wednesday and Thursday brought heat, and Thursday started with thunderstorms, but the unforyears and their parents.

First-years

First-years Kayden Pence and Ava when they moved into their Young Hall dorm.

The roommates moved in on different days. Pence, a business analytics major, didn’t have to move far being an in-state student and came Thursday. Arsenault, an accounting major, came from Texas and had to move in earlier in the week.

Arsenault said she shipped some of her belongings to her grandparents who live in Illinois so she could move it more easily.

Pence and Arsenault were surprised by the size of their dorm, but they made it work. so we’re balling,” Pence said.

Even though they’re looking forward to college, the roommates also said they’re nervous about the workload.

Welcome Weekend

To greet students and make them feel welcome on campus, Miami Activities and Programming (MAP) hosted their annual “Welcome Weekend” events.

Although not all students were on campus yet, Wednesday started with a screening of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” and games. Thursday had a “Family Fun Zone” on Central Quad for those who were moving in that day, and the night had a block party by the Rec Center.

Friday had a mix of events promoting themes of wellness, classroom

and community. Pence and Arsenault attended a wellness session at the Rec Center and enjoyed coloring, despite the continued heat.

“I like that they give out water,” Arsenault said.

Saturday, MAP hosted another movie, “Top Gun: Maverick,” at Central Quad and a Kona Ice food truck.

“Love and Honor Convocation” in Millett Hall, where Miami’s President Greg Crawford welcomed the class of 2027.

Returning students

Katie Masa experienced her second move-in to Stonebridge Hall this year, recruiting her dad and brother to help her make the trek from North Carolina. She moved in earlier than other sophomores because of the drive.

The sophomore nursing major and is living with the same roommate in Stonebridge this year. It wasn’t her available, but the familiarity didn’t hurt.

“We were hoping to be in Young because we have friends there, but Stonebridge is nice,” Masa said. Her air conditioner was broken in her new dorm, so she had to move in late to make sure it was working. With temperatures nearing 100 degrees outside, she certainly made use of it.

She’s looking forward to her second year at Miami, especially because she’ll get to use the new nursing building. She lives close to what she needs and knows her way around the campus and Uptown.

“I’m so stoked,” Masa said. “It’ll be nice to have everything in a localized area.”

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Everyone has their own holy trinities in music.

Your trinity doesn’t have to be your favorite or even your most listened to artists. The three just need to share a connection that binds them together so you can’t help but associate them with one another. Think Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy

My holy trinity music is Florence and the shamrocks in the middle of Ireland) to grace

Four years is a long time to cook, but the religious and mythological imagery, backed up by a mix of energetic and melancholic instrumentals.

On an intellectual level, “Unreal Unearth” is a musical exploration of Dante’s “Inferno.” from the epic and turns them into emotional, represent Dante and Virgil’s descent into hell. The transition between the two tracks is otherand is joined by a chorus. reserved for the unbaptized and virtuous pamissed opportunity to represent this circle on “First Time.” It’s not my favorite on the album, to describe sexual and romantic desire, so it’s no surprise that the second circle of hell, lust, makes for two standout songs. On “Francesca,” a song that builds from a soft ballad to a powerful rock song, he sings about the end of a relafor a minute together, he says, adding that

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“I, Carrion (Icarian)” feels like a lullaby aslationship through the lens of the Greek myth ascent, singing, “All our weight is just a burden fall at all, it’s the world that falls away from me.”

Every circle that follows is similarly high Your Young” (gluttony and greed) is haunting and impressive, while “Damage Gets Done” featuring Brandi Carlile is a complete stylistic shift to upbeat pop.

The standout song of the whole album for The interlude would be at home on the ethereal and emotional string melody perfectly encapsulates the feel of the rest of the album. as strong as the beginning. “Butchered Tongue” feels more Irish than the rest of the album, andpressive on “Abstract (Psychopomp).”

The lyrics remain impressive, too. “Unknown / Nth” is especially riddled with imagdescribes the betrayal of an ended relationship through the lens of the ninth circle of hell, reserved for the treacherous and Lucifer himself. is the one being tortured, and they would go through everything again for the chance to know their lover.

“Unreal Unearth” may not be for everyone. It helps to have read “Inferno” in advance, and that’s not a fair ask to make of most people as prep work for an album. But every song is thoughtful and beautiful regardless of how many layers you choose to pull back, and ev-

Rating: 9/10

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ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

As streaming services raise prices and physical media slowly starts disappearing, it can be Thankfully, many services — such as Tubi, FreeVee and Pluto TV — allow users to stream

ingly, YouTube is also one of these services.

tion marked as “Free with Ads” that can be enjoyed by any users. Although there are hunlist to help anyone get started. From Academy Award winners to non-English classics to your something for everyone.

‘The Hunger Games’ franchise

rence One of the biggest cultural phenomena of theaters later this year. Before that releases, it might be nice to catch up on what came before.

time, this is a great way to experience the series without needing to pay.

Nagasaki, the giant monster has evolved into a produced across multiple continents.

YouTube is allowing anyone to witness the

era) available for free. This includes the original “Godzilla” all the way through “Terror of Mefans to dive into. included due to rights issues. ‘Almost Famous’ 2000, dir. Cameron Crowe

ural powers.

helmed by acclaimed director Brian De Palmato spook anyone who watches.

an incredibly compelling performance and own.

have its moments of levity. It’s worth a watch

‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ 2000, dir. Ang Lee

den Dragon” is one that managed to cross-over and be acclaimed around the world.

Directed by Ang Lee, who also helmed “Brokeback Mountain” and “Life of Pi,” the stolen sword. Featuring multiple heavy hitters from the genre, including Michelle Yeoh and Chow Yun-fat, it’s one of the most approachable for those unfamiliar with what came before.

‘Dead Poets Society’

Another coming-of-age classic, “Dead Po-glish teacher at a boarding school who guides

world.

‘Ghost in the Shell’ing a rogue hacker.

stories of the past several decades owe much to gorgeous animation hold up wonderfully, and

‘The King’s Speech’

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In a sea of repetitive superhero movies, “Blue Beetle” blasts through typical narratives and gives a niche comic book character the center stage he deserves.

The movie begins with the ominous excavation of an alien sphere as Victoria Kord, the main villain, tries to extract an alien scarab with home after graduating college and is welcomed by his whole family.

Family is at the core of “Blue Beetle” culturally and emotionally for all the characters. Each

been my favorite for writing intriguing storylines — that’s all on DC.

Combining the acting, plot, villain, themes of political struggles for immigrant families and excellent score, this movie puts DC back in my good graces.

I was hesitant to see this movie, knowing DC’s track record and haphazard plot styles. It’s released enough disaster movies in the lastman” being two of the worst. But the writers and director fueled this movie with strength and grief and triumph. I can’t delve into the plot too much without spoiling a good movie.

If you want fun shenanigans, this movie has everything you need for a summer blockbuster.spiracy theorist with a deep love for his nephewmation with the blue scarab, the creature that along with his nephew’s mission. of my favorite characters, having a strong sense of justice for the harm her family’s military em-namic and the love he had been shown for years versus the loneliness she felt as an only child. It was a complex concept to place in such a lightits stories that intrigues me.

Plotting the rich against the poor, that’s an easy plot; having the rich heiress envy a poor immigrant hero because he has a loving family, now that’s more interesting.

This is DC’s chance to reestablish itself in the movies like “Blue Beetle,” fans of all ages won’t be able to resist such a strong and loveable hero of all, the superhero we need right now.

Rating: 8.5/10

mous” follows a young music writer as he tags along with a touring rock band and witnesses the highs and lows of stardom.ma and can appeal to those interested in the entertainment industry or a complex comingof-age story. It also features a stacked ensem-

‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy’

team has reached 2000s classic status, so take

watch. It’s also a comedy that works best shared with others, whether it’s a roommate or dorm

across multiple generations. The stylish drama original release and has remained an American classic for its beautiful costumes and interpersonal drama.

‘Carrie’

For horror fans, “Carrie” tells the story of a

work” at the Oscars, but it’s also a sturdy drama in its own right. Based on the true story of King George VI -

may not be overly challenging, but it’s certainly direct.

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‘Blue Beetle’ is the superhero DC needs to revive its franchise

Hozier reaches for heaven and descends to hell on ‘Unreal Unearth’

Building a dynasty: The rise of Iñako Puzo and Miami field hockey

Sports in general at this level are about details … but we are very proud of the 2022 campaign and we are going to keep building on that,” Puzo said.

Head Coach Iñako Puzo has been with the team for more than a decade and led them to six regular seasontles and multiple wins in the NCAA tournament. Under Puzo’s leadership, the program has become notorious for scheduling tough opponents, home schedule is highlighted by Indiana, Brown, Michigan State, Louisville and Virginia, and the RedHawks will travel to Maryland, Wake Forest and California.

On his way to Miami, Puzo established and coached 12U and 14U teams in Venezuela, before taking an assistant coaching position at Ohio State, and later an associate head of Virginia.

“I started creating leagues of younger kids for us to have people to I realized that I was good at it, I was

able to transmit not just X’s and O’s, but my passion for the sport … it was rewarding for me [seeing] people accept my leadership.”

another successful season, as the team returns nine seniors including a handful of All-MAC players and one of the top goalies by save percentage in the nation. Isabelle Perese, a senior majoring in Special Education, allowed just 21 goals while defending a total of 215 shots over the course of the season.

Puzo says his team plays to win.

“[Fans] can expect a very talented team,” Puzo said. “But the past is the job to put all of this talent together and really make a great team.”

While the team has been successful, Puzo said it’s important not to let that success weigh the RedHawks down.

“Maybe the most important part to keep this coming is to stay humble,” Puzo said. “We are proud of our trophies, but last year’s trophies are in the past. People in athletics have very short memories. You’re a champion today and if you lose tomorrow, you are terrible.”

A big part of the program’s success is the ability to recruit top players. Puzo said international recruiting is easier than domestic recruiting. Because many people in the United States grow up watching schools with large brands on television, it is harder for the smaller brand RedHawks to compete in domestic recruiting. According to Puzo, many international students are not aware of which programs are branded better than others in the States.

“When you talk with international students, you start on the same understand what this terminology is.”

Claudia Negrete Garcia, who is originally from Spain, is one of the many successful international recruits to come through Miami. She didn’t know it was possible to play wasn’t being recruited by any other schools. Now, she’s one of the best players in the MAC.

“I didn’t know what I was going to do in college,” Negrete Garcia said. “My plan was to either come here or stay in Spain because I had not even applied for college. I decided to just

RedHawks feel love in California, win both games on weekend

JACK SCHMELZINGER SPORTS EDITOR

team emerged from the Sunshine State victothe six-time reigning champs of the Mid-American Conference (MAC), played against the University of California (UC) Golden Bears and the UC Davis Aggies.

Miami head coach Iñako Puzo is known for testing his team early in seasons, often withgrams in the country. Puzo again tested his way (not to say that they don’t also play multiple very high caliber opponents in coming weeks).

which was good.”

arrived in San Francisco on Wednesday.

perused the iconic Full House house, visited stunning Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, went to the Golden Gate Bridge and saw Alcatraz in the distance. Barbee said the sightseeing was an unforgettable experience, a memory she’ll have with her RedHawk teammates forever.

game of the year against the California Golden Bears.

on top of a parking garage in the middle of the city,” senior goalkeeper Isabelle Perese said.derhill Field, which is nestled among campus buildings and directly above four levels of parking.

Miami got the chance to practice a couple of times on top of the parking garage, which certainly helped her set her program-record 22nd career shutout on Friday. season in that game when she picked up a loose ball near the top of the circle and smacked it into the corner following a few quick dribbles.to start the season strong, just like that you’re opponent.

Miami won 2-0 behind a six-save shutout from Perese and another tally from junior midcareer record for shutouts, now with 22. California is one of the better teams in the country, and Perese appreciated the early test. something that I enjoy,” Perese said. “It kind of the work over summer.”

Puzo has led the team to six straight Mid-American Conference regular season ti-

tles, and tournament championship wins too all those years but 2020, when the tournament wasn’t played. After the game on Friday, Puzo was so impressed, he didn’t give his usual post game review of what the team could have done better.

through his post-game speech,” Barbee said with a chuckle. “He was really happy.”

Following the win at Berkeley, the RedHawks traveled directly to UC Davis, about 60 miles up Interstate-80.

“We played [UC Davis] the very next day,” Perese said. “We typically don’t do back to back games. It was super hot at Davis, but it was also to a cow pasture, so when we drove up we’re like ‘Wait? Are we in the right spot?’”turb the RedHawks, however, because they beat UC Davis 2-1 and allowed just one shot on goal. Servis scored her second goal in as many games to start the RedHawk scoring. Now, just two games into the season, her next tally will break her career high for a season.

After UC Davis scored to tie the game about halfway through the third quarter, star senior striker Claudia Negrete Garcia scored the winning goal less than a minute into the fourth. She was assisted by senior striker Paula Peña Martinez.

“We were really proud of ourselves,” Barbee grind to win. We played with a lot of heart. A accomplishment when you can win both games that far from home.” during the trip. Shortly after the game at Davis, the team stopped at famous Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco to procure In-n-Out Burger, which most players hadn’t tried before.

After that, the RedHawks boarded a red-eye with a stop in Charlotte.

think that just put into perspective what this team can do,” Perese said.

You can catch the RedHawks playing St. Francis at noon on Saturday and then against Indiana at 4 p.m. on Monday, both at the Miami Field Hockey Complex.

“We feel like we’re in the best possible situation for this coming weekend,” Barbee said. “We’re all ready and excited for our home games, to have our fans, playing on our turf.

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give it a try. I had no idea how it would work in America … and I love it.”

With all of the success Puzo has seen at Miami, the next step in his career progression would appear to be a Power 5 head coaching job, but he isn’t interested in leaving Oxford.

“Something we tell our players … is embrace the moment, focus on this game, focus on this practice,”

Puzo said. “It would be unfair if the

coach is giving that direction but at the same time in my head I’m thinking after this season I will see if I can go to Power 5 schools. My purpose is Miami. My purpose is here … I’ll be staying here.”

is Sep. 2 against St. Francis at noon. reavespj@miamioh.edu

RedHawks volleyball chases old glory in 2023

ANDREW RELVAS THE MIAMI STUDENT

After a lackluster 2022 season, Miami University’s women’s volleyball team is looking to bounce back this year.all record last year and 2-16 record in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). Head Coach Carolyn Condit is returning for a landmark 40th season this year, but the team is losing star outside-hitter Alyson Severance. In her absence, the RedHawks will look to sophomoreond in team kills behind Severance last year.

Miami’s team is inexperienced overall this and stay competitive in the cutthroat MAC with several returning athletes. On the defensive end, Maggie McCrary is returning for her fourth season in Oxford. Last year was her best all-around season with a career high in kills and blocked shots, and she should continue to be a will also look to Gentry Warrick, Hayden Hicks and Brooke Jackson to have stellar sophomore seasons. Miami volleyball looks to continue success with Condit

Under Condit, the RedHawks have won 10 MAC Championships, numerous winning sea-ances.

the MAC in kills and digs and close to the bottom in assists, blocks and service aces.

Still, the program has an amazing history. Under Condit, the RedHawks have won 10 MAC Championships, numerous winningform this year.

same group as last season, with a few subtrac-nauer, Abby Stratford, Sylvia Koening, Lydia Harper and Allyson Severance. Severance, Krumnauer and Harper all played crucial roles on the court last year for Condit, so it’s vital that they replicate past performances.

Despite only having two seniors on the roster, the RedHawks have numerous players with high upside.

Hanson in particular should continue to

in kills with 230 and was a core contributor by starting 24 games for Miami. Hanson should continue to progress and improve as an allaround threat on the court in Oxford in this post-Severance era.

libero Krumnauer who recently graduated. In

cate Krumnauer’s performance last season for the RedHawks where she had 150 digs, a career high. Nomanson missed last season due to injury, but the season before she was a key piece, starting 16 matches at Libero and having 250 digs which was near top-10 in the conference.

At the setter position despite losing Harper, the RedHawks will be in good hands with sophomore Hayden Hicks set to take over full time of the conference in assists with 592, and she started in 24 of the 29 contests.

Miami is returning all four middle-hitters from last season’s team, a position that was one of the bright spots last year. Gentry Warrick and Maggie McCrary both were consistent plus kills on the year. On defense, both Warrick and McCrary racked up double-digit blocked shots and were team leaders in the block assistsnal year at Oxford. McCrary had a phenomenal season last year, with career-highs in blocked with 138 kills. McCrary, one of two seniors on the team will step into a new role as both a leader and a mentor.

McCrary is more than thrilled to take this new role.

“It feels really good,” McCrary said. “It’s I love being a leader on a team where everyone gets along and has been gelling well.”

New assistant coach Brianna McCombs, said the team is aiming to play with more inten-nessee State and Lipscomb, she built her whole game around aggression. Aggression and high intensity are both themes she’s preached to the team this year.

“As a player, I played without thinking I was all aggression,” McCombs said. “As a coach, I want the team to punch the opponent in the mouth, go so hard I have to want to pull you back. Fully buy into an aggressive mindset, the RedHawk mentality.”

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Grant Hartwig: From the MCAT to the big leagues in two years

JACK SCHMELZINGER SPORTS EDITOR

Miami University 2023 fall sports schedule

FOOTBALL

Saturday, September 23 vs. Delaware State-3:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 7 vs. Bowling Green-3:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 21 vs. Toledo-TBA

Wednesday, November 8, vs. Akron-7 or 7:30 p.m. (National TV)

FIELD HOCKEY

Saturday, September 2 vs. Saint Francis-12 p.m.

Monday, September 4 vs. Indiana-1 p.m.

Friday, September 15 vs. Longwood-1 p.m.

Sunday, September 17 vs. Brown-11 a.m.

Tuesday, September 26 vs. Louisville-2 p.m.

Saturday, September 30 vs. Bellarmine-12 p.m.

Sunday, October 1 vs. Virginia-12 p.m.

Friday, October 20 vs. Central Michigan-1 p.m.

Sunday, October 22 vs. Michigan State-1 p.m.

Friday, October 27 vs. Ball State-3 p.m.

November 3 and 4 - MAC Championship (in Oxford)

Sunday, September 10 vs. Eastern Kentucky-1 p.m.

Sunday, September 24 vs. Central Michigan-1 p.m.

Sunday, October 1 vs. Kent State-1 p.m.

Thursday, October 5 vs. Bowling Green-7 p.m.

Sunday, October 15 vs. Toledo-1 p.m.

Thursday, October 19 vs. Ohio-6:30 p.m.

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VOLLEYBALL

(times TBD)

Friday, September 1 vs Cleveland State-TBD

Saturday, September 2 vs. Florida Atlantic and vs. Eastern Kentucky

Thursday, September 21 and Friday, September 22 vs Western Michigan

Thursday, October 5 vs. Toledo

Friday, October 6 vs. Ball State

Tuesday, October 17 vs Bowling Green

Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21 vs. Ohio

Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11 vs. Akron

Sports Trivia: Football

With 713 all time wins, Miami University’s football program has won more games than all of the schools below except for:

Which former Miami University person is the only coach ever elected to both the Professional and College Football Halls of Fame? football team?

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BONUS baseball question: Buddy Schultz holds the NCAA record for most strikeouts in a game in 1971 while playing for Miami University. How many strikeouts did he have?

CONTINUED FROM FRONT

A day in the life of a Miami frat boy (summer edition)

CONNOR OVIATT STAFF WRITER

Are you interested in joining a fraternity? Do you want to know what their members like to do in their free time? On June 31 (yes, this is a real day), I had the pleasure of shadowing Chad Jones, social chair of Sigma Alpha Delta (SAD). Here lives out the “typical frat bro” life during the summer.

8:47 a.m. - Wake up

Chad wakes up at 8:47 a.m. despite having to report to work at 9 sharp. He comes running down the stairs (where I had previously been makes a bowl of cereal. He pours

cereal (Froot Loops) into a Thomas the Tank Engine bowl. As he sees my confused look at his choice of dish, he claims, “Everything else was dirty, bro.” He slams down his breakfast, quickly takes a shower and clocks in to work at 9:07.

9:07 a.m. - Intern meetings

As Chad logs on to his intern meetings, he shoots me a dirty look for remaining in his room. However,

I am a strong and principled journalat Jones Investments, an organizato clients, which was founded by his grandfather. Chad overcame many obstacles to earn his internship, such as a 2.7 GPA and being caught with a fake ID in Uptown Oxford (twice). However, he insists that he will not

repeat his past mistakes and is ready to carry on the family business.

Chad sits in on meetings (while playing Raid: Shadow Legends on his phone) for three hours before he goes downstairs for his lunch break.

Noon - Lunch

After gaining a new champion from Raid: Shadow Legends and contributing tons of work to the company, Chad is hankering for lunch. He makes a meal that I would have found to be quite delicious when I was 5. He begins by putting 20 dinosaur nuggets into the oven, then pulls two Dole fruit cups and a Capri Sun. When he notices my judgemental look, he simply says, “This is easy to make dude, I nod as he begins to chomp down on a Tyrannosaurus nuggie.

5 p.m. - Gym (JIM)

After lunch, Chad partakes in many more meetings, of which I amcipled journalist, but I can only take so much. As his day ends, he grabs his bag, snorts some pre-workout and heads to the gym. For the third day in a row, Chad heads straight to the bench press rack. He quickly loads uply walks out of the gym.

tells me as we head out to the car.

6 p.m. - Pit stop

After hitting the gym, Chad stops at a gas station near his house. He asks me to stay in the car, saying heutes later, he walks out with a case of Natural Light, which he covers with a

To drop or not to drop

Last year, I tried dropping a class with a sticky note that read, “Nah,” enough when I saw the F on my transcript three months later.

ules and whether basketball will become the bane of your existence for a semester or not.

Bane, you were born in the dark, you probably should read this article. How to drop that impossible class

a class. According to Miami University, “If you do not wish to completedraw from the course; you cannot just stop attending.” Thanks Miami! I was planning on getting up halfway

But seriously, if you want to learn more and save a few precious seconds from typing into Google yourself, you need. Which classes should I drop?

Now that you know how to dropations to take when deciding to drop or not.

First, you only have two to threeing to take that 8 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for what

seems like an eternity. Let me warn nothing like the rest of the semester. If you consume nothing in this whole article, consume this. Read the syllabus

giarize, but most importantly, look for course work and grading systems. Most professors, hopefully, stick to the syllabus outline for the semester. quick list of things to watch for and whether you should drop a class or not:

overloaded: DROP

guese: DROP

and the class interests you, maybe even outside your comfort zone: KEEP

4. If the teacher is overly happy, passes out candy and says theywork: DROP (this has to be a trap)

5. If the class is required and you love the teacher: KEEP

6. If your class is math: DROP

7. If your college crush is in the you and it sounds like a lot of work: Get that number and dip as soon as possible

8. If you see your teacher gets horrible ratings on Rate My Professor and you can replace it with a teacher with great ratings: DROP

Summer Headline Dump

YikYak posts deemed no longer acceptable to publish in the Humor Section

Seniors think the first-years look ‘younger than ever’: Pacifier sales up big

BREAKING: The Oxford Chipotle actually has chips available; a landmark moment

Food delivery robot at large as campus squirrel sightings decrease

Professor tells student there’s ‘no wrong answers,’ gives C grade on first assignment

Red Zone menu gutted, football team on inadvertent hunger strike

Student at back of two hour Panera wait starts gnawing on chair in desperation

OPINION: Miami should be considered an esports school instead of hockey school

Townies grovel as precious sidewalk space is stolen by students

First-year students set record for number of ambulance calls during ‘Welcome Week’

blanket in the trunk.

I am slightly confused, as Chad is still 20 years old. He simply tells me, of the parking lot.

7 p.m. - End of the day the day. Because I am a journalist of great integrity, I accept his request. I do want to note that I stayed the night fall down the stairs at about 3 a.m. slam shut. There was also half a case next morning. It was a Tuesday. Do with that information what you will.

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sor, counselor, friends and that beauyou decide whether to drop a class. Most importantly, remember that passions, interests and aspirations. ready to enter the adult world. Or as 10-year seniors because the adult world is scary.

So, take that basketball course if you want. It might not be the bane of your existence, but the beginning of the next LeBron James, or … more likely Stephen A. Smith.

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REPORT: Charra margs are the number one killer of fun nights out for first-year students

On Sept. 1, Miami plays Miami in football to see which Miami is the real Miami

Android users found to be 14% less attractive than iPhone users

Panera takes over Rec Center as most crowded place on campus

More than 50% of men who went to see ‘Barbie’ with their significant other fell asleep by the 10 minute mark

OPINION: Miami dining hall food somehow is worse than the food I had at summer camp

TriHealth Hospital stocks up on IVs for upcoming sylly weekend

Who let the dawgs out? Students use good weather as excuse to wear flip flops to class

STEM students hope to one day experience a true sylly week without quizzes and homework

THE MIAMI STUDENT HUMOR STAFF

Eye on Miami: Shiree Houf has fashioned a life from Miami

AVA SHAFFER THE MIAMI STUDENT

The opening scene of the iconic

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GreenHawks

Climate change, El Niño and more are to blame for the extreme summer heat waves

SAM NORTON GREENHAWKS EDITOR

Ohio is notorious for having extreme seasons, both hot and cold. In the summer, the average high temperature across the state ranges in the low to mid-80s. This summer, however, Ohioans may have noticed something different.

Despite average temperatures being at their normal level, in July and parts of August, temperatures in Ohio reached the mid and upper 90s, staying at these highs for multiple days in a row, producing extreme heat waves.

This isn’t just an Ohio or Midwest phenomenon. Extreme heat waves have been felt around the world this summer, especially in North America, Europe and Asia, and this July was the hottest month globally in recorded history. It is even predicted to have been the hottest month in more than 100,000 years.

What is especially interesting about this record-breaking heat wave is the multitude of factors foremost problem is climate humans in the form of greenhouse gas emissions and the destruction of natural ecosystems that capture carbon. Despite promises by countries to reduce their emissions, the world is not on track to meet the Paris Agreement’s goal of keeping temperatures at or below 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures.

“Not only is it getting just hotter, we’re seeing more frequent heat waves, more intense heat waves and longer lasting heat waves as well,” said Stacy Porter, an assistant professor of environmental sciences at Wittenberg University who specializes in climate and atmospheric sciences.

Meanwhile, other phenomena in the ocean, both natural and

unnatural, are contributing to the scorching heat. The naturally occurring El Niño, a climate patterning warm water toward the west coast of the Americas, simultaneously increases temperatures across much of North America. Similarly, ocean temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean have reached never-before-seen extremes, from the waters around Britain down to the Florida Keys across to the Mediterranean all experiencing record-breaking sea surface temperatures.

Porter explained that, despite El Niño being a naturally occurring event, climate change is altering its behavior. Typically in an El Niño year, hurricanes are less common, but systems have been popping up frequently in the north Atlantic and even theing average temperatures begin

Moreover, the unusual weather phenomena causing these high temperatures will continue into the fall, according to Fox Weather. The dry conditions associated with El Niño are also expected to be elevated.

Living in a warming environment

Despite the heat, many people choose summer to spend time outdoors in nicer weather, while others must work outside.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that thousands of workers every year become sick with heat-related illnesses. OSHA recommends that anyone spending extended time outdoors during periods of extreme heat wear a hat and loose, breathable clothing and take water breaks before feeling thirsty.

Summer is a great time to spend time outside, but precautions should always be taken to ensure safety above all else. Even as the school year begins, temperatures could remain higher than normal. When walking to

and from classes, make sure up inside buildings. Check the weather, heat index and humidity in the mornings and choose the appropriate clothes to wear.

Indoor activities such as lifting, running and swimming at Miami University’s rec center are a great way to stay active while avoiding hot temperatures. However, if you have an itch to be outdoors when it is hot, consider using trails in the Natural Areas that are shaded by trees rather than areas exposed directly to the sun.

The increasing frequency of record-breaking high temperatures paints a clear picture that climate change is a serious problem. While the cluster of events this summer may seem like an unusual coincidence producing these high temperatures, that is not the case. Climate change causes extreme weather events, and the rate of these changes has been shown to be exacerbated by humans.

“It could be a lot worse if we continue to do what we’re doing; this may be only a temporary normal,” Porter said. “But you do have agency and the more that you can think of yourself beyond the individual, be a part of the collective, then you can start making real change.”

Changes to energy systems, such as Miami’s LEED buildings and transition to renewable energy sources like geothermal and solar, are great ways to massively decrease greenhouse gas emissions. The evidence is clear that climate change is changing our livelihoods; therefore it is important as individuals to support projects such as these and continually push the institutions that have the funds and resources available to become more sustainable.

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Miami graduate pursues climate control initiatives in sustainability coordinator position

OLIVIA PATEL STAFF WRITER

As sustainability becomes a more pressing issue within the Oxford community, Reena Murphy, a recent Miami University graduate, is working toward viable solutions for common sustainability problems.

The newly founded role of sustainability coordinator within the City of Oxford mainly revolves around promoting more sustainable and climate friendly programs. Murphy, who moved into the role in June, focuses mainly on solid waste management and biodiversity. However, after graduating from Miami with a master’s in environmental science and a concentration on water management, Murphy hopes to one day begin projects with the goal of better stormwater management.

“I don’t currently have a huge focus on water right now, but I hope to begin more projects with stormwater management in the future,” Murphy said.

Jessica Greene, assistant city manager, said Oxford City Council had adopted three high level goals for

housing, climate sustainability and economic development. So, to better focus on the second goal of climate sustainability, the position of sustainability coordinator was added to the

Murphy started her journey of sustainability in Oxford by interning for the city as a specialist in sustainability. After the new position of sustainability coordinator was created, she applied and transitioned into the role. Although the position was established before her arrival, Murphy forged much of what the position is today.

“Reena has a unique combination of both technical and environmental skills, where she can not only read a chart but conduct analysis as well,” Greene said. “She also has a strong administrative side where she can help us research policy and work with our legislative team.”

Murphy’s position works closely with Oxford’s environmental specialist. To Murphy, that position does more of the “outdoor” work, while her position mainly focuses on the “indoor” work within the sustainability

bubble.

Currently, Murphy is working on a climate action plan that has been approved by the climate action steering committee and will make its way to Council this fall. For more information be published soon to the Oxford CityClerk website under public meetings.

On top of this newly developed climate action plan, Murphy looks forward to pursuing many more sustainable-focused projects in Oxford with the overall

“There is not a single person that climate change won’t impact; therefore there is not a single person that cannot be a part of the solution,” Murphy said. “So, as a community, having a position dedicated to sustainability really shows that our community is willing to do our part by preparing for climate change and pushing for a more sustainable future.”

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ANASTASIJA MLADENOVSKA THE MIAMI STUDENT

Whether new or familiar with Miami University’s landscapes, incoming students have one thing in common: the hopes and fears they bring with them as they are leaving what once was and entering a new and important era in their lives.

Although we do it every day, starting anew is frightening — especially when it’s something we expect and eagerly look forward to like going to college. Each year, Miami invests a lot of time, money and thought in the attempt to welcome and retain new students. The orientation and transition teams spend a whole year brainstorming ideas to best create a sense of community and belonging.

I mean, really, how do you make

MEREDITH PERKINS COLUMNIST

The world’s most popular psychoactive substance is a college campus staple.

hall, every vending machine, every on-campus restaurant and a complimentary feature of almost every university event. The demand for it has grown so high, Miami University is Tower Starbucks and Pulse Cafe in the new Health Sciences building) to help disperse lines at our existing locations.

Modern universities run on caffeine: 92% of college students conmany opting for gourmet café beverages or ready-to-go canned beverintake. Stop into any college Starbucks and you will see a line wrapped around the café of students preparing to order their ultra-customized daily hot teas with peach syrup, frappuccinos with extra espresso shots.

It’s hard to imagine that only vogue-$6-gourmet beverage Gen Z and Millennials idolize as essential daily treats. Before the popularity of ’90s, the only people that really drank often the standard.did averaged a mere two cups a day. Young Americans preferred soda overtry to survive.

Cue a rebrand.

vision advertisements showcasing

someone feel like they have always belonged in this small college town in Ohio in less than two days? And why is that so important?

If you ask a lot of students why they chose Miami, a common answer is because Miami cared. I guess we could say the secret ingredient to making students care and plant their

On the other hand, caring and expressing that care in creative ways is just the beginning. For example, I got my acceptance letter from Miami on my birthday, and that made my mother absolutely infatuated with the idea of me going to college here.

but inviting students into the tradition of care or Love and Honor is even more important. What comes next, however, is how students per-

ceive this slideshow of “Come here, we care for you!” Of course, some are convinced more easily, and others take some time. But no matter the type of student, the lenses that they use to think about what college might bring to them is best described through hopes and fears.

During orientation, I spent a lot of time with students exploring their concerns about coming to Miami, and in all of the small groups, we played a little game that was called hopes and fears and served as a bonding experience.

During this activity, students anonymously shared with me by writing on colorful paper one hope and one fear they have of coming to Oxford and starting college. I decided to collect those papers in a mason jar and share them with you. Surprisingly or not, it turned out that many of them have almost identical hopes and fears.

“I am afraid that I will not do well in my classes.”

“I fear being far from home.”

“I am nervous that I will get lost on campus.”

“I am scared that my roommate will not like me.”

“I am anxious that I won’t make friends.”

After spending some time reading the fears, it would always get quiet, and students would glare at me and each other either in relief or compassion. As Welcome Weekend continued, I got to see a lot of them again, hug them and chat as we were painting frames or decorating succulents. I thought to myself at one point how wonderful it is that although they car-

ry their fears with them, the hopes are the ones that persevere and shine through.

What were they hoping for?

of friends, meet new people, try new things, branch out, join a fraternity the Miami sun. These were the most prevalent responses with almost 70 students hoping for the same things. Then there were the resume buildtheir business, do well academically,ship by their second year. A couple students hoped that they would enjoy the dining halls, and one hoped to meet beautiful women.

Whether to thrive socially, academically or mentally, their hopes were high, and I could easily say hopes was easier and much smoother as it gave room to smile at each other and rest assured that everything will be OK and that it will work out just about right.

This activity always kindled the RedHawk spirit in me and whenever I did it with students, I wanted to make them remember what they did.

Growing and cultivating hope: How new students envision their Miami experience Are we drinking too

successful athletes, business women and popular musicians sipping cups

told young people they were the “new American society, the movers and the way to make their dreams come true.

At the same time, Starbucks was Prior to Starbucks, few people ever Starbucks ran alongside a growth in rather than making your own instant cup — became a way of life. and pair it with the rise of workaholic culture and the dot-com boom and America gave itself a new gen-rate-climbing young professionals.

Today, 70% of students drink caffeinated beverages daily: a sharp increase from our parents’ generation.

Most college students drink caffeine to wake themselves up or keep themselves awake. At the same time, the vast majority of college students report not being able to get enough sleep, struggling to fall asleep or feeling tired during the day. beverages can result in hospitalization. As people drink more and more energy drinks, the number of energy drink-related ER visits has skyrocketed. As the child of a hospital worker, I hear a story at least once a month about college-age students who have gone into cardiac arrest due to energy drink consumption.

The recommended dose of caffeine is under 400 mg, or about two Celsius energy drinks or four cups pressure and busy schedules, many students drink above the recommended intake to fuel themselves

through long study sessions. After all, high-caffeine beverages are sold everywhere on a college campus. You can’t go in a single building on campus without being able to purchase a Celsius can or grab

Which begs the question: should we reevaluate our relationship with cafreally the only solution to up our productivity, or are we all just funneling money into an industry that has convinced us we need their products to survive?

I started drinking coffee in middle school when my local Kroger got a Starbucks but didn’t become a junior year of high school. I drank habit. -

per day, but quickly realized that having more than a cup a day was an easy way to guarantee I couldn’t fall asleep at night. When I had too much hands trembling, my anxiety racing. It would take a good few hours to feel normal again.

consumption is associated with decreased subjective sleep quality, sleep fragmentation, stress and a shorter sleep duration. And what do we do when we feel daytime tiredness after a poor night of sleep?

be more cognizant of how to balance

health and to make sure we bandage for poor self-care and poor sleep.

Not everyone has time for eight hours of sleep each night, but going on walks, drinking ice water, adding more nutrients to your diet, power napping and getting some sunlight are all caffeine-free ways to increase your energy levels.

Rather than constantlyated beverages as bandages for sleepiness, student wellness advocates should promote alternative methods of boosting energy while studying.

perkin16@miamioh.edu

To me, it felt like as they were writing their hopes and fears, they were growing with them, their faces becoming lighter and their hearts wispier. There’s a certain magic of cultivating hope and letting go of all the fears once they are spelled out.

At the end of the day, as students were heading back exhausted from long orientation sessions, I wondered if Miami could actualize all their hopes. That would be wonderful, right? To have a place you can go to always and forever that will make all your dreams come true. Yet, I think the beauty of college is not in giving students what they want, but in givthey want.

As I watched and listened to students cultivate hope and envision their Miami journey, I felt the urge to your hopes & conquer your fears!” It is not enough to only spell your fears out. Indeed, we as RedHawks are known by how we conquer our fears, rather than what scares us. mladena@miamioh.edu

Gaining perspective: My internship with a tobacco company

Start acting like a kid again

SAM NORTON GREENHAWKS EDITOR

Throughout our lives, we are told to grow up. This is college. It’s time resume and make a LinkedIn. There are so many things we must do to act like adults, and preparing for the “real world” becomes less fun. When you look at life from the perspective of tasks that must be completed, people that must be pleased, and have a no-nonsense attitude. Life can sound quite boring.

But, it doesn’t have to be.

Everyone talks about appreciating the little things — that’s the key to happiness. Yet who sees the little things? Who is curious about anything and everything? Children.

Cliché aside, embracing your inner child is truly one of the best choices you can make to change your outlook on life. I started acting like a kid again this summer, and the world is so much more breathtaking.

It started on a volunteer trip in Hawai’i, where a guide encouraged us to “let out our inner child.” I was away from home, surrounded by people I had never met before, and sentiment.

MAKENZIE RYDER THE MIAMI STUDENT

The concept of corporate internships always comes up during my classroom sessions and casual conversations. However, it wasn’t until I secured an internship with Reynolds American, the powerhouse behind iconic tobacco brands such as Camel, Newport and Paul Maul, that I truly grasped their transformative potential.

As I embarked on my journey into the world of internships, I quickly realized that the experience would not only shape my summer but also provide a unique lens through which to view the tobacco industry. University, I had heard about the importance of internships for career development, but it all seemed somewhat distant and abstract. However, being part of the Reynolds American team during the summer of my junior year in the vibrant city of Dallas, Texas, brought this concept to life in ways I hadn’t anticipated.

Throughout my summer in Dallas, I was impressed by the brand marketing team and their dedication to advancing nicotine prevention education among youth. This aspect was pivotal for me to comprehend during my association with Reynolds, given my initial skepticism about aligning my values with a product featuring cautionary labels.

During my internship, I was tasked with overseeing a portfolio of 20-22 stores that sell high volumes of vapor products in the northern Dallas region. In collaboration with three fellow interns, we embarked on a journey to cultivate strong relationships with these retailers. Under the guidance and supervision of the

tively harnessed the tools she gave us to focus on securing contractual agreements and enhancing the presence of products in their marketing strategies.

By pooling our data-driven insights, we formulated a comprehen-tation included a timeline outlining our strategic steps, an analysis of store conditions before and after implementation and a thorough exploration of our collaborative teamwork experience.

The experience also underscored the importance of interconnectivity in the professional world. Networking took on a whole new dimension as I interacted with individuals who shared a common task and goal during the summer. Throughout this experience, I connected with numerous professionals and students from around the country.

During the course of my summer, I had the opportunity to collaborate daily with territory managers hailing from various regions across the state of Texas. These managers carry the weight of overseeing Reynolds’ connections with numerous chains, including prominent names like 7-Eleven and Buc-ees, alongside small-scale retailers and local convenience stores. The role of territory managers involves conducting regular visits to these retailers throughout the year, while also managing contracts concerning new modern oral, vapor and combustibles.

My summer roommate, Julia Carino, is a senior at Clemson Univer-

sity who demonstrated the value of constructing words and maintaining professionalism in the workplace. Throughout our internship, she guided me on using the correct terminology and buzzwords in the corporate atmosphere. “This internship meant professional growth and learning from incredible career professionals,” Carino said.” It meant networking with a wide variety of industry experts, building connections and gaining

to stay curious and ask questions.”

My internship reinforced the idea that internships are not just résumé boosters; they are gateways to hands-on education, skill-building and the opportunity to make a tangible impact. These insights aren’t just relevant to upperclass students; they’re equally pertinent to those at the threshold of their college journey.

exceptional internship that fosters professional growth,” Jagger Evans, a Dallas-based intern and senior at Middle Tennessee State University, said. “The most remarkable aspect of this experience is the accessibility to networking opportunities. Reynolds takes pride in its diverse array of employees, consistently enthusiastic about providing support. If I could extend one piece of advice to incoming freshmen, it would be to stay genuine and true to themselves.”

Throughout the summer, Jagger taught me the importance of practicing patience and recognizing moments to listen, rather than consistently speaking — an invaluable lesson that I’ve taken to heart.

And certainly, it’s worth highlighting that Jagger’s commitment subsequently accepting a full-time position as a territory manager. This achievement stems from his successful completion of the internship this past summer.

My time at Reynolds was truly remarkable, leaving me enticed to consider a return next summer. I appreciated the opportunity to connect with new people, dive into corporate culture, immerse myself in the industry and simultaneously challenge my personal limits.

Navigating my apprehensions about working for a tobacco company was a journey of personal growth and adaptation. Initially, I found myself grappling with ethical concerns and uncertainties about the industry’s impact on public health. However, as I dove deeper into my role throughout the summer, I focused on the broader picture.

Relocating to a new state for the summer posed some challenges that prompted me to acknowledge my This summer with Reynolds facilitated my growth as a curious student, a budding professional and a young adult.

@RyderMakenzie rydermf@miamioh.edu

Next thing I knew, I was swinging from the branches of a tree, scrambling through caves where no others waves crash over me and asking questions about all the plants I didn’t recognize. I had forgotten what it was like to feel the grass on my bare feet. Who cares what anyone else thinks? I’m having fun. Suddenly, the world was so much more alive.

Even as I returned home to Ohio, I continued to explore. I climbed rocks in the woods — falling wasn’t even on my mind. I looked into the while hearing the birds chirp above me. How incredible that there’s so much wildlife right near my house. I used to ride my bike everywhere before I got my license, and I went on years. I remembered that reading is a lot of fun when you let yourself get lost in the world the author creates.

A huge part of embracing this wonder about the world around me, I realized, was being fully present. It is not just about appreciating the present moment; it is about fully immersing yourself within it. Go back to looking at your life without the framework of habit, and everything becomes so new and wonderful.

How cool is it that I can type on a outside my window are amazing. I just saw a turtle on my walk. Turtles are so cool. The music I’m listening to makes me want to dance. So, I will.

Let me walk across this log with-

out shoes on, balancing above the water. Let me learn about this bug and that tree. There are so many here? I want to spend time with my friends. We can laugh together at the smallest things, without a care in the world. The sun will rise again tomorrow, and I can do it all over again.

In a perfect world, I would spend my days climbing mountains, hiking in the woods and exploring the corners of the Earth. But I am not doing that right now. What I have discovered this summer is that instead of constantly searching for something way out there, you can explore what you have right in front of you.

Everyone has their own dreams, and it’s important to never let go of them. But it is just as important to

realize that where you are right now is amazing as well. There is so much life, so much curiosity, so much joy all around us.

Obviously, this change of mindset is a huge help to make your life so much more interesting. But what really does it for me is curiosity about the natural world. Is that not at the root of human existence? There is so much to learn, so much to see, even in your own backyard. The world isriencing it will make you so much more excited about this life.

Stop being so serious about your life. Embrace your childlike wonder about the world.

nortonsm@miamioh.edu

Sam Norton is a junior Biology major with an Environmental Science co-major and a Journalism minor. He has written for The Miami Student opinion section and magazine, and is the editor for the newly created GreenHawks section. He is a student of the Honors College and has won a regional SPJ Mark of Excellence award for his opinion columns.

al city-folk act, just the lucky few of us. And when it comes to bagels, I still am. I have no idea who I’d have become if not for this time here at Miami. I probably would have learned a lot less about people and life and love. I probably would not have found who I was on the inside the same way I did.

For sure, I would’ve stayed that coastal elitist I was before, assuming

DEVIN ANKENEY OPINION EDITOR

me around Miami University, I square mile of nothing at all, and my love for the overpopulation of southern New York had not yet died down.

I thought there was no chance I’d go to school here. I thought it was a beautiful campus, but I wanted to go to a city to keep enjoying what I loved.

I’m not entirely sure what happened between that visit and when it came time to apply to schools, but the beautiful campus got a hold over me. I decided I’d try something new with rural America, despite only liking Miami for its red bricks.

pus, I thought I had made a huge mistake. But, as my senior year at Miami approaches as fast as the Concorde across the Atlantic, I realize I wouldn’t have changed a thing.

In my three years here, I’ve experienced what my friends and I used to joke about when it comes to “the middle.” My sister still makes those jokes to this day from her apartment in Colorado.

I’ve gone on long drives on country roads, looked up to the ever-bright stars (a non-existent sight in my air-polluted home), enjoyed conversations with people whom I’d never have expected to meet and had my fair share of Cincinnati delicacies.

No longer do I look at Ohio and I’d never want to speak. Like anywhere else on the planet, Ohio is rich with culture, people and stories.

I might not want to move to a town the size of my thumb after graduating, but I’ve learned that America’s big cities are not the only great places to live.

It’s here I’ve met some of the best friends of my whole life — people I know I’ll be friends with years and years into the future. It’s here I’ve learned to ground myself in ways I couldn’t have attempted before. It’s here I’ve found the “real America” people have talked about for decades.

My time here has been incredibly valuable to who I have become. I am so glad I ended up here, that these words can’t even begin to describe it. I know there are quite a few people like who I was before getting to Miami. There might even be someing about what their life will be like so far from an urban jungle of life, art and culture.

Rest easy. This is a beautiful, imperfect, human place. You’re going to love it.

ankenedw@miamioh.edu

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Without the opportunities to talk to people from Ohio when reporting for The Miami Student, without the trips to Jungle Jim’s, without the chance to live in the “middle of nowhere,” I’d have gone on to live my life missing a crucial experience that has made me a much more well-rounded person.

I no longer look down on people my own. I no longer think living in a city is objectively the best end goal. I no longer have a one-bullet list of places where I’d love to live someday.

And, yes, I really was that coastal-elitist jackass from New York up until pretty recently. Of course, this isn’t how all — or even most — coast-

Makenzie Ryder, from Commerce, Michigan, is an accomplished senior pursuing a major in marketing and a minor in entrepreneurship within the Farmer School of