The Miami Student | August 18, 2023

Volume 152 No. 1 ESTABLISHED 1826 OLDEST COLLEGE NEWSPAPER WEST OF THE ALLEGHENIES Miami university — Oxford, Ohio FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2023

STAFF REPORT

The year isn’t over, and The Miami Student has already won 17 awards for their work ranging from the fall semester of 2021 to all of 2022. were at the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) awards, which celebrate the best journalism in the state. For its work in 2022 under former Editor-in-Chief Cosette Gunter and former Managing Editor Abby Bammerlin, The Miami Student won best overall college newspaper, beating Ohio State University’s The Lantern which came in second.

“The coverage is newsy and sometimes ambitious. It is consistently substantial,” judges wrote.

Current Editor-in-Chief Sean Scott and Managing Editor Luke small category for their investigative reporting on the former provost’s resignation in 2022. At the Greater Cincinnati SPJ awards, their storytive reporting among all newspapers in addition to a best student special project award in the college division.

Take

stroll

KASEY TURMAN ASSISTANT CAMPUS & COMMUNITY EDITOR

Going to class and studying takes more time than anyone wants it to, regardless of where you go to school. Still, students at Miami University will have plenty of free time to take advantage of.

Enjoy the local eats

Uptown Oxford has plenty of amazing local restaurants. All you have to do is take slant walk to High Street and let your stomach guide you to your next meal.

Whether the neon lights of Bagel & Deli catch your eye or you decide to venture down the alley to Mac & Joe's, there’s always something good just a few steps away.

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WILL KEHRES STAFF WRITER

With the 2023 football season rapidly approaching, the Miami University RedHawks are looking to return to the top of the Mid-American since 2019.

“The goal is the same every year. We want to win the MAC East and win the MAC championship game,” said head coach Chuck Martin. “Since we’ve gotten to be good, we’re always a team that’s very consistent. We’re always a team that’s going to be tough to beat.”

The RedHawks will aim to improve upon a 2022 season in which the team faced many ups and downs, while posting a 4-4 record in conference play and a 6-7 record overall.

Miami began the season with a strong showing in non-conference

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KAITLIN MCDOWELL FOOD EDITOR

Everyone needs a break from the dining halls now and then.

While the food options in Uptown Oxford aren’t covered by Miami University’s meal plans, there’s still plenty of options to make the trip to this fall, these are the restaurants you need to try.

Skipper’s Pub you see (and hear) when walking Uptown. It’s open until 2:30 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday, making it a perfect option for a late night snack. The restaurant’s fast-paced energy at night adds to the fun as employees call out orders at the speed of

light over a loud microphone. Some of Skipper’s most popular items include mac and cheese bites and chicken tenders with fries. Skip-

per’s is Greek owned, so they also serve Gyros with a wide variety of

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“First-rate planning and persistence by the Miami Student. This work would put professionals to shame,” judges wrote.

In the college category at the Ohio SPJs, opinion editor Devin Ankeney won second place in opinion columns for showing “clarity,” “style” and “fearlessness,” according to judges’ comments. Mike Vestey received second for sports stories in which he showed “a good range of ability with both columns and straight sports stories.”

Best college newspaper in Ohio: The Miami Student wins big in 2023 Miami

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Launches RedHawk50 to celebrate Miami- founded companies

JACLYN WENHOLD THE MIAMI STUDENT

This summer, the John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship in Miami University’s Farmer School of Business launched RedHawk50 to recognize the 50 fastest growing companies founded or led by Miami alumni.

But celebrating the success of business leaders from Miami is only part of the program’s mission.

“We truly, sincerely believe that we have the opportunity here to recognize and celebrate the success of some organizations that are really making a meaningful impact and imprint on the economies in the U.S. and beyond,” said Tim Holcomb, director of the John W. Altman Institute of Entrepreneurship.

According to a press release from Miami’s University Communications and Media, Miamian-founded and led high-growth companies raised a combined $10.6 billion in venture capital and growth and private equity

The process of identifying the top 50 companies starts with nominations. Companies are encouraged to nominate themselves, but anyone can nominate a company with the nominee’s name, email and company name.

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HUMOR Top 12 pro tips for incoming first-years - page 13 ABOUT THE STUDENT Learn more about what The Miami Student does and why you should join! - page 8 FOOD Find your new favorite meal through Miami’s on-campus dining options - page 12 PHOTO Miami freshens up campus with summer construction projects - page 18 GREENHAWKS Go green at Miami: Sustainable orgs on campus - page 15 OPINION Letter from the President - page 16 STYLE The fashion track, from Miami to beyond - page 14 SPORTS A guide to recreational and exercise opportunities on and around campus - page 11 CAMPUS & COMMUNITY From the student body president and vice president: Your leaders want to say ‘hi’ - page 4 ENTERTAINMENT Make the most of Miami’s Welcome Week and beyond with these events - page 7 BAGEL & DELI IS PERFECT FOR ANYONE LOOKING TO GRAB A LATE-NIGHT BITE TO EAT.PHOTO BY KASEY TURMAN. Miami football seeks a return to the top of the MAC after mediocre 2022 From early morning bagels to after-school ice cream: Navigating the food of Oxford BETWEEN ITS ENERGY AND PUB FOOD, SKIPPER'S IS AN ICON OF UPTOWN LIFE. PHOTO BY JAKE RUFFER. BRETT GABBERT IS HOPING FOR A HEALTHY 2023 SEASON AFTER BATTLING INJURIES FOR MOST OF 2022. PHOTO BY JESSICA MONAHAN LAWN PARTY & STUDENT RESPONSE EXHIBITION OPENING CELEBRATION Join us on the lawn and in the galleries of the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum in celebration of the new semester and the opening of the Fall 2023 Student Response Exhibition! FRI, AUG 25 | 3-5PM -SNOW CONES* -FREE TSHIRTS * -THERAPY DOGS -SNACKS -ART ACTIVITIES -CONTESTS & GAMES *WHILE SUPPLIES LAST Art Museum

If you’re not too hungry to keep walking, Kofenya is a great spot to grab an early morning meal, but don’t count out Phan Shin. Their meals pack a punch without hitting your wallet. Find your new favorite shop Uptown

Oxford is

Miami football seeks a return to the top of the MAC after mediocre 2022

play, producing competitive games against the University of Cincinnati and the University of Kentucky as well as a huge road win over Big Ten opponent Northwestern. However, the ’Hawks struggled to gain momentum in MAC play, failing to produce consecutive wins until

Many of the RedHawks' troubles stemmed quarterback Brett Gabbert experienced an injury-riddled campaign, appearing in only four games throughout the season, and the team averaged a mediocre 305.6 yards and 20.23 points per game.

“I was just in a bad spot. I felt like, for me, nothing was going right. Kept getting hurt,” couldn’t do anything about it. I was mad at myself and mad at the world.”

Frustrated with how the 2022 season played out, Gabbert chose to enter the transfer portal on November 23. However, he ultimately decided to return to Miami, announcing the decision via Twitter in early December.

“I think the best decision I ever made was coming back,” added Gabbert. “I’ve kind of put that in the past. I’ve just been rehabbing and working hard to get my body feeling the best this new team and for the season.”

Looking ahead to the 2023 season, the RedHawks once again have some big matchups in non-conference play. The team will travel toversity of Miami on Sept. 1 before taking on the University of Cincinnati during week three.

“The nice thing when you play those

Miami Launches RedHawk50 to celebrate

and CEO, Matt Scherocman. Williams said that Scherocman, a graduate of Miami, is “always willing to get back in to participate.”

Interlink is an IT service company that provides guidance to clients in order to discover and simplify the possibilities of the Microsoft Cloud. would be really cool,” Williams said. “We can use this to market ourselves within Miami for ... job applicants, candidates and ... name brand recognition … within the companies or within the university.”

The nominated companies will be asked to submit additional information to evaluate candidates’ eligibility and rank them based on three things: the company, leadership and character.

The RedHawk50 for 2023 is based on companies’ revenues in 2020, 2021 and 2022. There is a minimum requirement of $100,000 within the period (Jan. 1, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2022).

The company must be privately held,

in business for three years or more, as of the award year.

Along with revenue criteria, a Miami alum, former student or group of former students must meet one or more of these leadership roles. They must own 50% or more of the company, serve as the company’s chief executive (chairman, CEO or president) and/or found the company and be an active member of the senior management team (i.e., chairman, CEO, president, COO or CFO). -

ing sure the candidate and the company align with Miami’s Code of Conduct. The company must operate in a manner consistent with this code and keep the spirit, values and image of Miami.

Finalists who meet all of the requirements will be named to the December 2023 and invited to attend

This event is open to anyone who wants to attend and is scheduled for March 15, 2024, at Cincinnati Music

Hall.

ists will attend, the ranking of the top 50 companies within this program will not be announced until the awards gala in March. At this event, to pass on insight and lessons learned to the next generation of Miami business leaders.

“The primary [purpose] was to showcase to current students that other Miamians before them havepanies,” Sean Lane, CEO of Olive and RedHawk50, said.

Olive is an AI company that bridges the divide in healthcare by providing high-tech intelligence in the reveof health systems.

“The best way to [inspire students] is to really commingle those successful entrepreneurs from Miami with aspiring entrepreneurs currently at Miami,” Lane, a 2002 graduate of Miami, said. Not only does this program recog-

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[games] is the motivation,” Martin said. “It’s a long season. You’re playing 12, 13, 14 weeks and [the players] get up every week and these college kids who are taking classes and they’re tired and they’re beat up … When you go play the Miami’s or the Northwestern’s or the Cincinnati’s or the Notre Dame’s or the Michigan’s, the nice thing for me is that our kids will be ready. They’re going to be super excited to play.”

The non-conference schedule is rounded out with a game at UMass in week two and one at home against FCS-opponent Delaware State in week four.

Hawks traveling to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes Sept. 30. There’s been substantial parity in the MAC over the past few seasons, with no team reaching the MAC championship in back-to-back years since Northern Illinois and Bowling Green met three consecutive times from 2013-2015.

While the RedHawks will certainly be tested early and often by quality opponents, coach

“January lifting and conditioning was really, and our kids absolutely dove into it … and then we just had a great summer and it’s been the same thing.”

up against the University of Miami is at 7 p.m. The game will be televised on the ACC Network and available via the Miami Radio Network. kehreswe@miamioh.edu

companies

allow students

vicariously [see] the opportunities that are in front of them,” Holcomb said.“In other words, it kind of makes what would seem impossible, possible.”

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anticipate

program, RedHawk50, will help us identify alumni who succeeded and by doing

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The

Miami community is invited to attend the dedication of Hodge Hall on

University Ambassador

From the student body president and vice president: Your leaders want to say ‘hi’

CHLOE MCKINNEY ASSISTANT CAMPUS & COMMUNITY EDITOR

With more than 600 clubs and nities at Miami University can feel ommend checking out these seven Don’t stop here, though! Make sure to check out all the clubs, in tramural teams and more at Mega on Academic Quad.

Miami Activities and Programming

Do you love planning and coor dinating events for others to enjoy? events happen at Miami this year? Then Miami Activities and Pro tion for you!

MAP aspires to bring a sense of community to students through concerts featuring artists like Yung Gravy, movie nights out on Central Quad, skate nights at Goggin Ice Arena and more.

MAP on Instagram @miami_map for more information.

The Miami Film Society ute drive to Hamilton. If you’re a movie screening and a discussion

If you are interested in joining the directions to get updates on up coming meetings. The Miami Student Campus & Community, Entertain ment, Opinion and more. ing topics broad and small. It strives issues.

Swing Syndicate

Love to dance? Come dance like needed.

Learn to dance the Charleston, Lindy Hop and more. Lessons are

Department of Magical Appreciation

If you love all things Harry Pot ter, then the Department of Magical Appreciation (DMA) is the club for you.

Come compete for the House cuss the books and movies at bi Thursdays from 8 to 9 p.m. in Shideler Hall.

ard of DMA by joining on The Hub.

Men’s Glee Club

Let your voice be heard across One of Miami’s oldest clubs, the Men’s Glee Club is a brotherhood for the chance to tour and perform

Auditions can be scheduled by Miami University Hammocking Club students in hammocks … but don’t club on Instagram @muhammocks

mckinn15@gmail.com

LUKE MACY MANAGING EDITOR

may be Miami University’s student body president and vice president, also students, just like you.

“If people see us in Armstrong or and public health double major, said. “Don’t let our titles make us our titles mean nothing.” biochemistry and nutrition double student body election. Their cam paign included emphases on sus tainability and infrastructure, unity

KASEY TURMAN

ASSISTANT CAMPUS & COMMUNITY EDITOR

When Vivian DiSalle applied to Miami University last year, she chose not to submit her ACT score.

“I felt like my test scores didn’t student,” DiSalle said. “I just felt scores.”

DiSalle is one of more than ami this fall as part of the class of 2027. The school has been more than half of this year’s in coming students chose to submit their scores.

Lindsey Holden, director of strategic recruitment, said Miami they end up on campus.

“We’re looking at their academic successful both in and out of the classroom.”

admitted this year, nearly 7 times

ALICE MOMANY

SENIOR CAMPUS & COMMUNITY EDITOR

Mentally and emotionally navi

year, so geographically navigating the campus shouldn’t be hard. Luck ily for Miami University students, both the university and the city of BCRTA Buses to provide free transportation around The buses run every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

and employees as long as the appro and employees. During the fall and spring semesters, these services are

Miami students and employees

classes like soil ecology and the his Armstrong’s Pulley Diner. Smith, ferson likes to celebrate milestones also accrued advice that they hope in reason.

not to become too caught up in their skills (she recommends Google Cal endar and other planners). Make the most of college, she says.

ness of the Associated Student Gov

“We’re hoping to create more Student Government,” Smith said.

to communicate that.”

More than just leaders

Like other students, Smith and personalities outside their presiden tial roles. They have favorite parts of campus and student life, and they’ve Smith enjoys Miami because it’s

the number that committed. Of the incoming students, 49% call Ohio home, like DiSal rest come from all 49 other states the time of admission, the class Ohioans, 49 states (and DC) in Holden said that the array of areas comes from a full year of recruiting travel unhindered by back traveling at full kind of full represented nearly 5,000 high and 44.8% male. In comparison, the class of 2026 had a 56.5% Holden said that Miami is hap ready for another year of recruiting felt really normal for recruiting,” Holden said. turmankd@miamioh.edu

Cars

public transportation, Miami does ed from having a car on campus un less their home address is more than 200 miles from the university or they Upperclass students living on the Ditmer and Millet lots or just the

“Not every time you should so much more useful hanging out thinking about that friend, catching Smith shared a similar senti ment, telling students not to be periences.

Other students have taken to the ship and entrepreneurship major,

appreciated their persistence and “They’re just not afraid to con afraid to make that connection even

phording said.

share exciting plans

“building tables.”

transparency to ASG.

“There is a lot of opportunity, a lot of space for us to invite more people in and to really make ASG Smith said.

hear from them. The pair encour ages their constituents to reach out. Even though school is just start at the start of the year and all stu dents are invited. In late September, service. you. If you see them, make sure to say hi.

@lukejmacy

macylj@miamioh.edu

a complete list of parking areas, visit Miami Parking and Transportation. E-Scooters

are available for anyone and do not and cost about 20 cents per minute.

Although both types of scooters university buildings.

Bikes electronic transportation, Miami mitted. There are bike racks at all the dorms on campus and almost all ac ademic buildings. The university also Carole Cocks Art Museum.

can enjoy biking, but the city does

Walk

If none of the above options are satisfactory transportation options,

While the university can seem

Carole Cocks Art Museum on the south of campus to Yager Stadium on the north of campus takes about minutes.

section, and the best part for every college student? Walking is free!

What does Miami’s class of 2027 look like?

A guide to getting around Miami … literally

Something for everyone: Miami University clubs and organizations to join

The Menard Center: a place to flourish civically and intellectually

bates, such as last year’s Republican primary debate, which took place in Armstrong Student Center.

Forren said the center’s funding comes from two primary donors: the Charles Koch Foundation and the Menard Family, owners of the Menards hardware store.

Housed jointly in Miami’s College of Arts & Science and the College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science, the center’s work spans across academic departments. Students who get scholarships from the Menard Center come from a variety of majors, ranging from journalism and political science to education

REAGAN RUDE CAMPUS & COMMUNITY EDITOR

High school teenagers gather in a circle, engaged in passionate discussions of contemporary politics. Six college students work with a nonprofit to provide aid for displaced refugees. Another student assists a summer camp for homeless children, and another creates a documentary about the importance of public libraries.

These scenes may appear to belong in a civic utopia, but in reality, they are much more local — all have been the work of Miami University’s Menard Family Center for Democracy.

John Forren has been the executive director of the Menard Center since its inception in 2019, as well as chair and associate professor in the Department of Justice and Commuthe Department of Political Science.

Forren said the center was created

to involve everyone — students, fac-

“One of the things we were aiming ways to get people who may disagree about political or ideological issues to interact with one another,” Forren said, “to share ideas with one another in a civil manner.”

The Menard Center also strives to promote freedom of expression and civil discourse, ideals rooted in “the traditional democratic idea that healthy, democratic communities require people to talk with one another and engage with one another and compromise,” Forren said.

campus programming and sponsoring scholarships, civic engagement work and faculty research.

In recent years, the Menard Center has brought in guest speakers from diverse backgrounds and ideologies and even hosted televised de-

“It’s not just a political science-focused thing at all,” Forren said. “We’re doing something in every division of the university, trying to reach the student body more broadly.”

One recent project funded by the center took a group of students to London to work with Ukrainian AcUkrainian refugees. Students spent two weeks learning about how nonattending Zoom calls with people on the ground in Ukraine and researching other NGOs and ways to increase Ukrainian Action’s impact.

“It was a really cool experience because I had wanted to be more involved to help the Ukrainian people but didn’t really have a way until this opportunity,” Cameron Tiefenthaler, a senior political science and business analytics major, said. “It’s

we got to be part of, which was really humbling.”

The Menard Center paid for the students’ travel, hotel accommodations and other expenses for the two weeks the students spent in London.

As President of JANUS Forum and former Secretary of Government Relations in Miami’s Associated Student Government (ASG), Tiefenthaler has worked with the Menard Cenas assisting in programming and with Dr. Forren’s research.

“It’s really great to expose students to democracy in action,” Tiefenthaler said. “What does it mean to be civically engaged beyond the four walls of a classroom? It really tries to expand what it means to be involved in your community and instill a sense of learning beyond a course curriculum.”

Menard Center is the High School Civic Scholars Program, which gives high schoolers around the region an opportunity to develop civic skills and connect with other student leaders. The students are also able to take the Menard Center during the school year for college credit.

Kathleen Knight Abowitz, a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, works with the Menard Center to operate the Menard Miami students internships with a variety of educational and community-based organizations.

“I consider this program something that is connected with my interest in democratic education and preparing students to be leaders in civic spaces,” Knight Abowitz said. “I think it’s essential that universities provide lots of opportunities for students to learn how to be leaders, not just in business or in the workplace, but in civic life.”

The internship requires students to take a spring sprint seminar course to prepare them for their summer work, as well as a one-credit summer course. The Menard Center pays for the course tuition and provides a $2,500 scholarship to support students who can’t forgo wages for the whole summer.

Based on a new state law passed in Ohio’s biennial Senate budget, Miami will soon have to add another civic center on campus. Senate Bill 117 mandates the creation of “intellectualsities including Miami, the University of Toledo and Ohio State University.

Forren said he doesn’t know how the new budget will impact the Menard Center but, in his view, the more voices and opportunities for civic involvement on campus, the better.

“We’re not making them Democrats or Republicans or whatever. We’re helping them learn the skills and habits of citizenship and paying attention to politics,” Forren said. “One of those skills is learning how to talk across political divides, and I think there’s enough evidence that Americans are losing that ability.”

Forren said the Menard Center will “keep doing what we’re doing” and see how the state mandate develops.

Knight Abowitz said she’s amazed by what Forren and the center have accomplished, but would like to see more experiential programming.

“It would be great to expand to more leadership and engagement opportunities,” Knight Abowitz said. “Big speakers are good for classes, but they’re not things that I think move students to develop their own growth as civically engaged people and leaders.”

rudere@miamioh.edu

Some students spend their summers working at their high school jobs in their hometowns. Others at Miami University stick around in Oxford and take more classes.

Teryn Scott, meanwhile, spent her summer in Zambia.

“I participated in a research project … designed to study water contamination in peri-urban communities,” Scott said. “What we are doing is going into those communities and testing the water for bacteria.”

From working across the Arctic Ocean at UNICEF in Switzerland t0 Warner Bros in California, the internship opportunities for Miami students are endless.

Erin Dunn, the assistant director of internships in the Center for Career Exploration and Success, said last summer Miami students interned in more thanes or in state capitals,” Dunn said. “We have interns at Tesla, Deloitte, PNG and more. This includes a lot of cool local work in the Oxford and Cincinnati areas, as well.”

Luke West Poley, a sophomore journalism and strategic communications double major, spent his summer interning on the east coast.

West Poley is a team broadcaster for the Yarmouth–Dennis Red Sox, which is a summer collegiate baseball team. The top college baseball talents from around the country come to Massachusetts to play in the league.

“It simulates a professional environment,” West Poley said. “You play six days a week, use wooden bats and you play in front of a bunch of MLB scouts.” around the broadcasting requirements of a “mock MLB” league.

“I get up and do my broadcast preparation in the morning … I’ll look into our opponent … know basic biographical information about each guy, and then … we go on air and start actually calling the games,” West Poley said.

Dunn said students in more than across the country each year, and the option to go abroad for summer opportunities is growing.

“Every year, we see more students go abroad,” Dunn said. “We have students working in Zambia on water resources and Switzerland with UNICEF.”

Dunn said students can start their search for summer internships at Miami’s Center for Career Exploration and Success. Beyond helping students with resources, the center also holds a number of career fairs and other events to get students started on their professional journeys.

help students connect with employers,” Dunn said. “[Some of these include] networking events and career on Handshake or through other connections, and then we will help them polish their resumes and work on their interview skills.”

If students are looking for an internship next summer, they don’t have to wait until the spring semester to start applying. In an email to The Miami Student, Jennifer Benz, Assistant VP of Career Exploration and Success, wrote that some recruiters start looking for students

The best way to prepare for next summer, Benz wrote, is to have your résumé employer-ready by the previous spring. reieram@miamioh.edu

WILLIAM KWAN THE MIAMI STUDENT

It’s been nearly two months since the U.S. action, the policy allowing colleges to increase enrollment of minority students through insparked many reactions across the nation, including Miami University’s students and faculty.

Aurora Ortinez, a member of Miami’s Latin American Student Organization, said the decision would likely “make college whiter,” and the decision will risk college admissions becoming more of a hurdle for minorities across the U.S.

“It’s not just academics, which is what I think most of those who support this decision are thinking about,” Ortinez said. “It’s about how, oftentimes, a student’s race plays a large part in their life experiences, which in turn, form the bulk of their inspirations for their college admission essays. With this decision, it is like they are saying that their experiences with race are meaningless.”

Some Asian American students on campus also disapproved of the decision because of hardships Asian minorities in America have faced in the past.

“This decision is a massive setback to equality,” Hanah Bloom, president of Miami’s Asian American Association, said. “Beyond just restricting minority access to higher education even more, it’s another example of the institutions that promote white supremacy in this country using Asian Americans as pawns to cause division between minorities.”

To overcome racially-motivated political decisions, Bloom said Asian Americans need to work together to have a voice in the conversation.

students as well as Asian Americans. In an email to The Miami Student, Ava Britford, political action chairwoman of the Black Student-

ties and the decision could plague students of color even after graduation.

“Furthermore, even after black and brown individuals obtain their degrees, the perceived value of their achievements often diminishes,” options and might choose to forgo pursuing higher education altogether due to a lack of representation and support.”

Rodney Coates, professor of critical race and ethnic studies at Miami, warned of how thegiate side of the issue.

He said that admissions are down across the country because of this decision, so colleges are looking for eligible students regardless of race, gender or background to admit. Coates said colleges are becoming more dependent on student tuitions than state funding, so the admission rates will fall before they decide to accept diverse students instead of going bankrupt.

According to Miami’s Common Data set 26,571 students were admitted to Miami with 4,519 enrolling. Of that number, only 666 listed their ethnicity as not white.

Coates detailed the underlying problemssy. He said it was supposed to be a stopgate solution, not a permanent one.

”For a long while, 75% of the American action, even though the program did not actually lower any standards for minority students to get into colleges,” Coates said.

Ejindu Ume, an economics professor at Miami University, while not available for comment, responded in a state survey for Scioto Analysis that he did not believe the decision on disadvantage students economically.

The student organization leaders of Young Democrats and Young Republicans were not available for comment.

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First-year Profiles

DEVIN ANKENEY OPINION EDITOR

Natalie Czarnik is an achiever. She plays instruments, acts in theater, years and joins organizations before her college experience even starts.

When it comes to Miami University, the outgoing, always-smiling inabout socializing on campus.

“I am a little worried about meeting people,” Czarnik said. “Since I’ve never moved, I haven’t had to meet completely new people since kindergarten.”

Czarnik, 18, is from Deer Park, Illinois, less than an hour northwest of Chicago. She was born and raised in Deer Park and hasn’t had the opportunity to live somewhere else until now. She’s already making the most of it, even if she can’t quite meet people yet.

Czarnik is registered for 18 credits most students take at any point in their college career — and has joined the marching band. She made this school, auditioning for the music program at Miami and acting in the play “Big Fish” back home.

“She’s probably one of the most hardworking people I know,” Katherine Czarnik, her sister, said. “She just never stops doing the things she loves.”

According to Katherine Czarnik, her sister is dedicated, involved, impressive and always looking out for her friends and family.

The people in Natalie Czarnik’s life have always been important to her.

Czarnik didn’t know until last year that she wanted to study music education. She learned from her experience running a choir class — oh yeah, she also does choir — that she would

Classmates for life:

love to teach in the future.

Now, all her classes for this fall are for music education, she’s joined a living learning community devoted to education students, and she’s already found clubs, like Stage Left, that she might want to join when she gets here. Czarnik knew she wanted to stay in the Midwest for college because she wouldn’t be too far from home. Miami might be a little distant for her taste, but it gave her the opportunity to study what she loves and experience an exciting, new thing.

said. “It’s something I’ve thought about a bit as something I’m a little worried about.” Her sister, however, isn’t so worried. Growing up sharing a room, Katherine Czarnik knows just how extroverted and passionate the Czarnik cares about her friends and

won’t be a problem.

“Knowing how she was in middle school and high school, I think she’ll really try and latch onto people and with right away, which will be huge,” Czarnik’s sister said. “I don’t really think she’ll have any problems with that.”

Despite being worried about moving two states away and about struggling to make friends, Czarnik is looking forward to a new chapter in her life.

“I’m really excited to study more things that I’m interested in,” Czarnik said. “I’m excited to meet new people.”

ankenedw@miamioh.edu

‘It’s nerve-racking and exciting at the same time’: Out-of-state firstyear prepares for Miami University

years, Eloise Hayden has been spending her summer picking out decor for her dorm, netstudents via Instagram and shopping for a new haul of back to school clothes. While enjoying her summer, Hayden has also been mentally preparing to leave Wisconsin and her life.

Although Hayden said she feels excited and full of anticipation about leaving home, students, is also worried about common campus stereotypes.

“I feel like it’s pretty common to hear that the food is bad on college campuses, so that as well as the workload that comes with being in college,” Hayden said.

ALICE MOMANY

SENIOR CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY EDITOR

More than 170 seniors graduated from Jackson High School in May, but only two students decided to continue their academic journey at Miami University: longtime friends Miah King and Kylan Bowman.

Both from Wellston, Ohio — about two and a half hours from Oxford — the two met in elementary school. When Bowman was in the fourth grade, she transferred 20 minutes away to Jackson City Schools.

“Jackson has more AP classes and better athletics, so it gave me more opportunities,” Bowman said.

Four years later, after eighth grade, King also transferred, and the two were classmates again. They attended Jackson High School and took multiple classes together, including AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP Literature and Composition, and AP Language and Composition.

Both Bowman and King knew they wanted to continue their studies after high school but kept an open

mind when it came time to pick a college.

student, it was between the University of South Carolina and Miami. For King, it was Miami or The Ohio State University, but both picked Miami for the same reason: the campus.

“I visited the campus when I was a junior in high school, and I fell in love with it,” King said.

Bowman visited the campus the summer before her senior year to attend a cheer camp the university was hosting. In addition to being in the minority of students in their class to attend Miami, the duo will also be majoring in the same subject: psychology.

“Generally, I wasn’t ever really interested in engineering or really any social science,” King said. “Psychology always seemed really interesting to me because I always wanted to study our behavior and emotions.”

For Bowman, the decision to major in psychology came from her personal experience.

“My mother and sister grew up with mental health issues, and it’s kind of like a saying in my communi-

ty that you just go about your day, you don’t talk about your mental health or your feelings, and I just want to be able to come back and actually show that it’s OK,” Bowman said.

She will also double major in social work, which was inspired by her concern about the poverty problem in Wellston.

“Social work interests me because I want to be able to foster kids that lose their families to drug overdoses

As the two prepare for move-in day, they both said they are eager to meet new people and expand their horizons.

“I’m excited to explore myself and Bowman said. “I come from a small town where everyone knows everyone, and your friend groups are already decided for you.”

But no matter who they meet or where Miami takes them, the duo knows they will always have each other.

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SEAN SCOTT

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Basketball runs in Lakresha Edwards’s family.

“My mom introduced basketball to me, but my brothers also played Miami University said. “I was always surrounded [by it] in the gym.”

Edwards is coming to Miami from Chilliwack, British Columbia in Canada, 2,000 miles away. She started playing basketball competitively in sixth grade, and she hasn’t left the court since. Last year, she moved across the country to play competitively at Fort Erie International Academy in Ontario.

When it came time to apply to colleges, Edwards knew she wanted to come to America. The programs are more competitive here, she said, and she’s up to the challenge.

“I just wanted to come out here and be pushed and challenged and … just come experience something com-

However, despite her apprehension, Hayden believes the positives waiting for her on Miami’s campus outweigh the negatives, including being away from home.

“These things make me nervous for sure, but I am also really excited about going to college because it’s a bunch of new people and a fresh start,” Hayden said.

Hayden chose Miami because of a longstanding tradition of attendance held in her family started by her two oldest twin sisters, who graduated this past year. Hayden’s older brother also attended Miami for a year.

Holly Hayden, a recent Miami graduate and older sister to Eloise Hayden, is thrilled that her youngest sister chose the same school as her and will be pursuing a similar path during her undergrad.

“It totally is bittersweet because I wish I was there to help her out and her some Sunday dinners,” Hayden said. “With that being said, I think there and will gain independence.”

Hayden and her twin sister Grace

Hayden have spent the summer helping their little sister prepare her shopping and giving her advice on professors and classes. The twin sisters have even begun giving her advice on the “work hard play hard” mentality needed to succeed at school.

Eloise Hayden looks forward to pursuing a major in marketing within the Farmer School of Business because she believes it’s a major she can get the most out of in the future. On top of pursuing marketing, she looks forward to possibly joining various clubs or organizations, including the Hayden hopes that she will better adjust to this new chapter by surrounding herself with new friends who have similar interests to her.

“Since it is my freshman year, I kind of just want to try everything,” Hayden said, “so I’m going into this year with a ‘just do it’ kind of attitude.”

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Edwards said she knew Miami was the right school for her as soon as she got on campus. She had already built up a relationship with the coaches over the phone, and coming to been here for two months now, practicing and taking classes.

While Edwards is still an undecided major, she said being on campus and taking classes this summer has led her to consider majoring in sociology. It’s also given her a chance to bond with her teammates both on starts, including a karaoke night and a trip to Kings Island.

“It’s pretty empty, because it’s only athletes on campus, but I love it so far,” Edwards said. “My team is all really close. We’re all pretty new, I think four returners and the rest of us are new, and just being able to bond right now is really fun.” Edwards’s year in Ontario pre-

pared her mom, Gisele Edwards, for the distance from Oxford to Chilliwack, and knowing her daughter is in the right place has helped, too.

“The only problem with her being at that university is the fact that I can’t have her in my backyard and get to watch her in person, but she’s in the right space,” Edwards said. “It didn’t matter where she was, [we’re] very blessed to have livestream now to watch her games.”

As the semester starts and the women’s basketball season approaches, Lakresha Edwards said she’s ready to get started.

“I’m looking forward to just getting on the court, hopefully bringing some wins to the team … just kind of bringing a breath of fresh air to this team,” Edwards said. “Everyone’s kind of new, so it’s like we’re all walking together.”

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ABBEY ELIZONDO SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Most students come to college to get a degree, and more than a few come to party. For those students who prefer a night in or the entertainment of a video game to going Uptown, Miami University has got you covered.

From a varsity esports team to a mega-club of geeks, here’s how you can keep your gaming passion alive in college.

Esports Lounge

If you’re familiar with the Armstrong Student Center, you’ve seen the giant screen with Zone. Right down the hall from that screen is the Esports Lounge where you can drop in and play select games for free. The inside of the lounge is designed with a gamer in mind — ergonomic chairs, large desktop displays and just the right lighting to focus on your favorite video games.

If you have questions about their hours, reservations or gaming equipment provided, check out the Student Center website.

Esports varsity program

Need a little more competition and community when playing some of your favorite games?

Consider trying out for the varsity esports program. Miami has teams for a variety of competitive titles like “Halo,” “Hearthstone,” “Overwatch” and “Super Smash Bros.” among others. These teams compete in events all over the country and have won numerous awards.

The organization has its own website, Discord server, and other ways to connect on social media or through email.

Check out these nationally-ranked esports teams!

Esports Club

Looking for a halfway point between the casual Esports Lounge and the varsity team?

Join the Esports Club! They play many of the same games

you’re likely already playing, including “League of Legends,” “VALORANT” and “Rocket League,” and they’re always open to new members and experiences. Go to their Hub page to see how to join their organization and Discord server. They already have an event planned for Sept.15, so check them out!

League of Geeks

Now this is the club you want to visit at Mega Fair if you have any interest or questions about Miami gaming culture.

ent clubs and organizations that fall under the gaming and or nerdy category. From anime and comic books to “Dungeons & Dragons,” thisterest. Check out their Hub page here for more details.

Virtual reality room in King Library

Inside King Library on Academic Quad, there’s an amazing place called the Makerspace currently unavailable for reservation at this time but hopefully will reopen once classes begin. For now, check out the Makerspace resources!

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Make the most of Miami’s Welcome Week and beyond with these events

what is going on around campus. The Miami Student has curated a list of events for both new and returning Miami students and community members to highlight ways to get involved in the community or de-stress from classes.

TIE-DYE WITH MAP

Thurs, Sept. 14 | 7 - 10 p.m.

Get a snazzy new piece to add to your wardrobe with MAP. Come to Central Quad and have fun making your own tie-dye shirt for a completely free piece of Miami memento.

PUPPIES AND PILATES WITH MAP

Sat, Sept. 16 | 9 - 11 a.m.

Dogs are coming to Central Quad!

CHLOE SOUTHARD ASSISTANT ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

College is expensive.

It’s no secret that we students are trying to pinch every single penny we have. But that doesn’t mean we don’t deserve to enjoy things. As a fellow broke college student, I know how it feels to want something fun to do but having little to no money to do anything.

That’s why I’ve compiled a list of cheap en-ford. Don’t worry, no need to thank me. Your wallet will do that later. MAP movie features

Miami Activities & Programming (MAP) hosts plenty of free events for students to enjoy, but its movie features are one of the most popular. These screenings are free to enter and are typically located in Wilkes Theater at Armstrong Student Center. They even provide food — and everyone loves some free grub.

RedHawk Radio

Did you know that Miami has its own radio station? RedHawk Radio has been on air since the ’80s. It’s home to several radio shows, podcasts, sports broadcasts and more. RedHawk Radio also hosts live music events, which are typically free.

If you’re looking for some new music, you can never go wrong with college radio.

Stage Left productions

Stage Left is a student-run musical theater group at Miami. Each semester, it puts on a different musical — last spring, for example, had a production of “9 to 5.” You have to reserve tickets, but they’re free.

Are you seeing a common theme yet? Many entertainment-based events at Miami are free, which is really nice, so go out and watch your peers put on amazing shows.

Streaming

Spotify knows its demographic: broke students. That’s why it provides a discounted version of Premium for $5.99 a month. This is quite a steal, especially considering that it includes a free Hulu subscription (with ads).

All you have to do is verify that you’re a student at an accredited college or university and you’re good to go. Enjoy music and podcasts anywhere plus you will have access to countless shows and movies on Hulu. for $6.99 a month. It’s the cheapest plan, and I’d say it’s worth it considering the amount of media available on the streaming service.

The general rule of thumb is to go with the cheapest subscription to a streaming service. It may entail ads, but at least you won’t be paying more than $10 a month to watch TV. (You can

also “borrow” an account from friends or famiBlack Plastic Records

This one’s for the vinyl collectors on campus.

Vinyl collecting isn’t a cheap hobby. Trust me, I’ve been collecting since eighth grade. But Oxford’s local record store, Black Plastic, has a selection of cheaper albums located in the back. Their used vinyls typically range from $5 to $20. They’re older and more obscure records, but don’t let that stop you from looking. You

“Greatest” by the Bee Gees for a great price.

Local events

Oxford hosts several events throughout the year at the Oxford Memorial Park and John W. Altman Performance Pavilion, including Battle of the Bands, Uptown Concert Series, Oxtoberfest and more. All of these events include live music and are open to the public.

Another free local event is Red Brick Friday, which takes place on High Street. The street is closed for students to enjoy live music, food, activities and more.

If you’d like to know what else is going on Uptown, I suggest keeping tabs on Oxford’s community calendar.

YouTube

I like to refer to YouTube as ol’ reliable. When there’s nothing that appeals to me onesting on YouTube. There’s a vast sea of content — both long and short form.

And the best part: It’s free. There’s nothing like indulging in an hour long deep-dive on an obscure subject while enjoying a tasty treat.

Miami Esports Loungedent Center, there’s a place where gamers can gather to socialize and enjoy several popular titles, including “Fortnite,” “Genshin Impact,” “VALORANT” and more: The Esports Lounge.

Equipment is provided, which is nice if you don’t own a console or didn’t bring your own equipment to school. The Esports Lounge is free for students to access during its regular hours. If you’d like to rent the space for a club or yourself, it’s only $10.

Generally speaking, there’s a lot of free and cheap entertainment on campus and around Oxford. This isn’t even scraping the surface of what’s available.

Many events and activities are advertised around campus or Uptown, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled. You don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to enjoy some entertainment –that’s one of the best things about living on a campus like Miami. southacr@miamioh.edu

Thurs, Aug. 31 | 9 - 11 p.m. each night Relieve some of the stress of movgoing to one of Goggin Ice Center’s free student skates. Make sure to bring a friend, and don’t forget your student ID for free admission.

RAINBOW RECEPTION:

RODEO EDITION

Thurs, Aug. 31 | 6 - 8 p.m. Make new connections and participate in fun activities at the largest LGBTQ+ student event of the year! Giveaways, refreshments, games, music, crafts and more will be available.

RED BRICK FRIDAY

Fri, Sept. 1 | 6 - 10 p.m.

The City of Oxford presents Red Brick performances, food trucks and activities for all ages! The event is located on High Street, with this month’s theme being Streets and Eats.

BACK IN THE SWING

OF THINGS

Fri, Sept. 1 | 6 - 9 p.m.

For both dance majors and those who Swing Syndicate at Miami presents an introductory swing dance event with instruction for beginners, as well as free snacks! Feel free to invent your own moves event in Armstrong Student Center C.

MEGA FAIR

Sun, Sept. 3 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Find out more about Miami University’s 600+ student clubs and organizations at this semesterly event in Academic Quad! A full list of the organizations in attendance will be provided sooner to the event. Consider joining the world of politics with Associated Student Government or try your hand at writing for The Miami Student.

MAP: POP-UP

Wed, Sept. 6 | 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

If Welcome Week isn’t enough for you, check out Miami Activities and late-night Programming’s Pop-up at Jocelyn Terrace. It’s an opportunity to learn about events beyond Welcome Week, as well as score some free souvenirs and food. Note: there are many MAP events throughout the school year, so be sure to check them all out.

OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL DIVERSITY OPEN HOUSE

Thurs, Sept. 7 | 3:30 - 5 p.m.

Join the OIDI at their open house to learn more about student engagement opportunities and the resources that they provide! Refreshments will be available.

ART AFTER DARK

Fri, Sept. 8 | 9 p.m. - 12 a.m.

MAP is hosting their semesterly Art

After Dark in the Armstrong Student Center Pavillion! Enjoy crafts, activities and performances all night long!

MAP MOVIE FT. “CARS”

Sat, Sept. 9 | 8 - 10 p.m.

Come watch a movie with the rest of Miami’s new and returning students. A guaranteed fun way to bond with your future friends and get free snacks. Relax on the grass in Central Quad and dig into your popcorn while the silver screen

Starring Miami’s many adorable canine friends, Puppies and Pilates is a great way to exercise your body while also getting to know the many counseling dogs that can occasionally be seen around campus. Join MAP for a relaxing and cuddly workout.

MAP POP-UP (TAYLOR’S VERSION)

Tues, Sept. 19 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Come learn more about MAP and their upcoming activities at this Taylor Swift themed pop up! The event is located at the Joslin Family Terrace outside the Armstrong Student Center.

SPILL THE TEA

LANGUAGES CAREER DAY

Tues, Sept. 19 | 1:15 - 6:15 p.m.

This event, sponsored by the Center for Career Exploration & Success, is available in-person or via Zoom. Tea and hors d’oeuvres are available while you network with potential internship or career opportunities and learn more about what future careers are available to students that are skilled in languages.

MAP TAYLOR SWIFT

DANCE PARTY

Thurs, Sept. 21 | 9 - 11 p.m.

Meet fellow Swifties in Central Quad Swift’s best songs! Visit MAP’s Instagram for more information.

UNIDIVERSITY FEST

Fri, Sept. 22 | 5:30 - 9 p.m.

Celebrate Latin American culture and achievements at the UniDiversity fest! The event is located at Memorial Park Uptown. STEM CAREER AND INTERNSHIP FAIR

Thurs, Sept. 28 | 1 - 5 p.m.

Begin the internship or job search at Millett Hall through the Career Center’s in-person STEM Career Fair! Click here for more important information regarding the event.

MAP CRAFT SERIES: YOU’RE FIRED

Fri, Sept. 29 | 7 - 10 p.m.

MAP presents a craft night in collaboration with the Uptown pottery studio You’re Fired. Join or make friends in the Armstrong Student Center pavilion and paint pottery!

OXFORD FARMER’S MARKET

Every Saturday in Oxford Memorial Park | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

The Oxford Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday morning, year-round! Purchase locally made products and foods Uptown each week.

YOGA IN THE PARK

Every Saturday in Oxford Memorial Park | 9 - 10 a.m.

Yoga is taught at Oxford Memorial Park Uptown, depending on good weather. This event is a good opportunity to practice mindfulness and spend time outdoors!

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LILY WAHL STAFF WRITER WILLIAM KWAN THE MIAMI STUDENT

How TMS alumna Karen Lefton went head to head with Big Pharma and won

SEAN SCOTT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

ing to take no for an answer.

“She annoyed the hell out of me,” said then-metro editor Tim Smith.

my back was to hire her.”

Lefton had graduated from Mi-ing-Oakwood Times in June, but she knew she wanted to be at the kept telling her she needed more experience, but they eventually hired her in January 1980.

“That turned out to be one of my better decisions as an editor at the was an important step in her career a lawyer representing The Washington Post in 2019.

Getting involved with student journalism

When the Watergate scandalmore in high school. She’d wanted to be a journalist since at least seventh grade, but after that, interest in the

She applied to Miami for its jourgot involved with The Student after learning that her roommate’s sister was the editor.

“I had an assignment right away, the front page of The Miami Student,” Lefton said. “My English prof even made a comment on it in class very luckily, and the stars aligned.”

In her sophomore year, Lefton moved up to copy editor and became managing editor in her junior year.

After she graduated, Lefton had built up a solid collection of clips and experience that she credits with helping her land jobs.

“My student experience really helped me with getting a really good clipbook,” Lefton said, “and my experience as a copy editor helped me be a

better writer, a better reporter.”

Combining journalism and the law

Lefton didn’t stay idle once she a journalist in her early 20s talking to sources who were much older, she felt that she wasn’t being taken seriously and needed more authority to cover legislative issues.

So, in September 1981, she startAkron to get a law degree in her spare time.

“I really did that just so that I could understand the things I was writing about better,” Lefton said, “so that I could know the right questions to ask and I could know when I was given appropriate answers or when they weren’t. The real goal was just to be a better journalist.”

A couple years after starting at a copy editor. The job’s early hours, 4 a.m. until noon each day, made it easier for her to attend classes, and she graduated with her law degree in 1984.

Over the next decade, Lefton moved to assistant news editor and newsroom, she moved into management as a labor relations manager before becoming associate general She was in charge of the paper’s legal work, from public records to labor and employment relations.

Then, in 2008, Lefton made thecon-Journal became a client of the left in 2014 to start her own practice.

Taking on pharmaceutical companies — and the federal government practice, The Washington Post and the federal government for access to a database established by the Drug Enforcement Administration to track drug sales. A massive lawsuit with dozens of pharmaceutical companies way through the judicial system accusing the companies of intentionally misrepresenting the dangers of opioids.

Investigative reporter Scott

Higham was looking into the opioid crisis for The Washington Post at the time. The database should have been a public record, but a judge fought to keep the lawsuit was so huge, Higham said every lawyer the publication would normally turn toterest.

So, they started searching for a lawyer in Ohio where the case was being held. After asking around, Higham’s search led him to Lefton.

“I did see that it was the Washington Post calling, and I thought, ‘Did I not pay the bill?’” Lefton said.

It wasn’t the paper’s sales team but one of its in-house lawyers ask-ton was taken aback, but she quickly accepted the opportunity.

“She’s been around journalists her whole life, and she gets it,” Higham said. “She understands why it’s important. I think that that passion fueled her to carry the day.”

Lefton argued for the database and thousands of other documents to be made public in front of the to keep the database private, Lefton won.

“It’s kind of like running a marathon, and then you look around and thinks they’re gonna win a marathon?”

When the data became public, The Washington Post created a database to show every sale of a dozen to 2014, broken down by county. Higham said there were moments

during the case that he didn’t know whether they would win, but they were prepared to take it to the Supreme Court if necessary.

and helped Lefton on a case-by-case basis, her victory was unsurprising. the power of an opponent, and shema as you could’ve encountered,” Smith said.

Lefton didn’t know when she started writing at The Student that her career in journalism would eventually lead her to law and to successfully arguing against some of the biggest companies in the world. Looking back now, she doesn’t have regrets.

“I just always wanted to do good in addition to doing well,” Lefton said. “I feel that as a journalist you can do that, because as we’ve often @SeanRScottt

At the SPJ Mark of Excellence awards, The Student won seven awards in region four, which includes Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia and western Pennsylvania. place award for his opinion columns, and Ames Radwan received one for their recipes in their series “The Weekly Veg.” The Student was also the only publication awarded for The Miami Student Magazine with her piece “A life almost taken, mine forever changed”; Radwan opinion columns; Jessica Monahan photo “The battle of Ohio” and Magher food columns.

In the highest division for the Ohio News Media Association’s college competition, which included content from the 2021 to 2022 school year, The Student took home four awards.

The Student’s website won its place in the category. Meredith Peropinion writing for her columns, which includes “How college works when your arms bend backwards.” Macy received second place for arts and entertainment and third place for his headline “The fun never dies in ‘The Afterparty.’”

Interested in joining The Miami Student’s award-winning team of designers, photographers, writers and more? Head to miamistudent. net/page/join-us for more info and to register!

Reis Thebault (’16)

Tim Carlin (’22)

My name is Tim Carlin, and I’m currently a civic engagement reporter at Houston Landing. The Houston’s historically underserved communities with a mission of advancing democracy through journalism.

Working for the Landing has been such a rewarding experience so far, and I can honestly say I don’t think I’d be working here if it weren’t for my time at The Student.

I graduated from Miami in 2022 with degrees in journalism and American studies. Throughout my four years at Miami, I worked my way up the ranks at The Student from news reporter to editor-in-chief. Working at The Student taught me invaluable skills about being a journalist that I still use today. I learned hard skills like how to quickly learned things about myself and the type of person I wanted to be.

The Student taught me that in an era when journalism is needed more than ever but valued by some as an expendable nuisance, every story – every word – counts.

Briah Lumpkins (’22)ly a Suburban Reporter at the Houston Landing, a journalism. My time at The Student helped me become abeing restricted to a single beat allowed me to build my skills in many areas. This versatility helped me when securing internships, a fellowship and eventually a full-time job.

I left Miami with so many great connections and mentors that have helped me so much post-grad. Joining The Student was one of the best decisions I made at Miami.

Megan Zahneis (’19)

I’m a senior reporter at The Chronicle of Higher Education, a trade publication based in Washington, D.C. that covers colleges and universities.

I graduated from Miami in 2019 with a major in journalism, co-major in interactive media studies and minor in disability studies.

Having worked at The Miami Student my entire time at Miami, eventually as editor-in-chief of TMS Magazine and managing editor of the paper, I credit The Student with teaching me what it’s like to work in a newsroom — from receiving assignments and pitching stories to meeting deadlines, working with editors and producing a print product. At The Student, I also learned to cover a beat and develop ongoing relationships with sources, skills that helped me land an internship, fellowship and eventually a permanent job at the Chronicle.

As the Washington Post’s West Coast Correspondent, I cover everything from gun violence toporting takes me to some of the region’s most remote corners.

I graduated from Miami in 2016 after majoring in journalism and individualized studies (shoutout college student was signing up to write for The Student, and I recommend anyone interested in journalism — or in scrutinizing this institution — do the same. I held various writing and editing positions and eventually became the paper’s editor-in-chief. My time there was as valuable as any internship. And it was great fun. There’s no other school activabout the most pressing matters on campus on behalf of your peers and professors, all while making something with your best friends.

Barbara Zigli (’75)

It’s no exaggeration to say that working at The Student set the direction for the rest of my life. When as just an extracurricular activity and (maybe) a good way to meet guys. TMS gradually took over more of my time as I became copy editor and co-managing editor, until it turned out to be the single most important aspect of my college education.

My experience at The Student got me an internship at The Cincinnati Enquirer, which hired me as a new national newspaper in 1982, I became a mem-

merged with the State Department). My journalism background proved very useful in my public Now retired and looking back, I can see that what I learned at The Student and subsequent journalism jobs gave me more than just a great career. It also gave me the ability to express my thoughts clearly in writing, a crucial skill in many situations. Even more important, it gave me the opportu-

sports

The struggle to transition from high school to college hoops

STEVEN PEPPER STAFF WRITER

year college athletes always face an adjustment when transitioning from high school to college.

Evan Ipsaro was a standout bas ketball player at Covington Catholic High School in Covington, Kentucky. guard averaged 25.2 points per game, earning him the honor of The Cincin nati Enquirer’s Boy’s Basketball Play er of the Year.

Head coach Travis Steele has been interested in Ipsaro’s potential since he was a sophomore in high school. Shortly after Steele took control of the the team.

Ipsaro’s connection with Steele put Oxford at the top of his interest committed to be a RedHawk.

“Everything [Steele] said, I be lieved and I bought into,” Ipsaro said. “I trust what he’s trying to do here.”

On June 10, Ipsaro settled into campus. Moving in would be the only easy part, as summer workouts with the team began two days later.

“Those workouts were hard, but it was kinda just like an [introduction],” Ipsaro said. “Getting to learn every

to teach.”

Ipsaro’s summer workout sched

ule in college looked immensely

Despite Covington Catholic training unprepared for what a collegiate bas ketball summer would be like.

On an average day, Ipsaro would lift from 6:45 to 8:15 a.m. After eat ing breakfast, he would head to class from 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Team workouts would follow at 1:30, with a study hall right after.

Ipsaro said. “Once I got back, I was knocked out cold. I was taking naps, and then I’d wake up, do my home work and then fall right back to sleep. That was my day.”

court. In high school, he excelled at however, getting to the same spot at

“Another thing I struggle with is just slowing down because, in high school, you could just drive by peo ple,” Ipsaro said. “Like, I’m not trying to sound cocky, but that’s basically how it was. Here guys are a lot stron to get by people.”

Ipsaro’s summer struggles on the court are not unique to him. Accord

ing to Steele, the speed and physical ity of the game are the biggest chal

“Generally speaking, a player that is getting recruited to the Division I level out of high school probably dom inated in games and practices with lit tle resistance,” Steele said. “In college, everyone is talented. So freshmen have to learn to bring it every day.”

Fortunately for Ipsaro, members of his team, such as assistant coach Johnathan Holmes and sophomore guard Ryan Mabrey, were there for him during the summer.

tion I ask them,” Ipsaro said. “They always answer them with the truth. They tell me everything they know because they know they also want to win a MAC championship.” RedHawks, Ipsaro would tell them that adjusting their game comes with mistakes.

“Come in with an open mind, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes,” Ip saro said. “No one wants to mess up, but you’re going to mess up. I don’t ent game than high school, but it is. You’re going to mess up.”

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Kayla Perfect joins the Redhawks in pursuit of former glory

PHOTO BY MIAMI ATHLETICS.

KETHAN BABU STAFF WRITER

When Miami’s women’s soccer team made dealt with plenty of adversity, but Head Coach Courtney Sirman says the leadership those se This year, seven out of eight of those seniors aren’t returning. team leadership and chemistry, which can af fect the program as a whole. While the team has eight rising seniors to rely on this year, its con tinued success will also fall on nine incoming na, Ohio.

Perfect started playing soccer when she was 4 years old. She played club soccer until she eventually started playing for International ECNL, an international girl’s soccer club. Each fall, Perfect played for Medina High School, where she served as team captain for her junior and senior year and was named First Team was more competitive, playing for Medina was more enjoyable.

“It was cool to play in front of people I went to school with,” Perfect said. “The aspect of more rivalries while playing in front of your friends and family makes high school soccer more fun.”

During the recruiting process, Perfect searched for a college with strong academics and a strong soccer program that was close to

JACK SCHMELZINGER SPORTS EDITOR

you’re a little overwhelmed with all now. But you’re a big sports fan, new ly retired from a (not so) decorated high school athletics career, hoping to stay in the game (and make your parents feel like they aren’t wasting thousands of dollars by sending you to Booze University).

At Miami University, you’re in luck. Whether you want to keep play ing, or chase a career somewhere in will tell you the perfect way for you information to get into any of these opportunities on the Miami website,

match. Sirman and the older players want to make On Perfect’s visit, the incoming was impressed by the program and said she felt welcomed.

“It’s important to us that the recruits feel a sense of belonging on the team well in advance of the season,” Coach Sirman said. “They’re going to feel more comfortable with the people around them, which will let them play less ner vously.”

Perfect’s background at an international club was a huge draw for Miami. Internation al ECNL is notorious for winning, and Sirman knew Perfect would bring that spirit to Miami.

“We want to win championships here,” Sirman said, “so we want to bring players that come from teams where winning is a state ment. Her club also plays a very similar style to what we play, so that transition will be very easy for her.”

For Sirman, Perfect demonstrated that she is a very technical and smart player. Her ability to play multiple positions including forward, attacking and wingback will also help with the team’s depth and Sirman’s plan to transition to

With their previous successful season, the RedHawks are expected to continue their out standing performance this upcoming season.

For Kayla, the chance to win a MAC champion

“I like how the MAC is fairly competitive,” Perfect said. “It’s not the same team winning every year. It’s going to be really cool to see if we can make it far.”

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but if you’re really stuck, my email is at the bottom of this article and I can get you in touch with the right peo ple.

1. Join student media!

I hope I don’t damage my ethos too much with this shameless plug, but come on — I had to put myself sporting events, sit up in the press box (or courtside for hoops and vol leyball) and get free media food (this a meal plan), you should join stu dent media. For The Miami Student (which you are reading right now), you can write stories, work with vid eo or audio, or create a podcast. If play or color commentary, you can get in touch with the student radio station, RedHawk Radio. You don’t

NISSO SACHA THE MIAMI STUDENT

It’s the start of a new semester at Miami University, and excitement is building as return. However, many Miami athletes have in rigorous preseason training, preparing not only to establish new legacies but also to carry forward past triumphs.

letes that have had unprecedented success on

Isabelle Perese — Field Hockey

The senior goalkeeper from Worthington, Ohio, has proven to be an indispensable force guarding the net. She has collected a number ence (MAC) Goalkeeper of the Year, Academic standing 2022 season, leading the nation in save percentage with an 82.6%, a feat achieved while starting every single competition. career shutouts, reaching 21 shutouts, after earned a place in the top three in program history in career scoring defense and minutes played. Additionally, her goals against average (GAA) of 0.94 ranked her third in the country. She allowed a mere 21 goals in 22 games. With these exceptional contributions, Perese has streak of sweeping MAC conference titles, so

Danny Fisher — Golf

Among the top athletes at Miami, Dan ny Fisher, a senior from Lake Forest, Illinois, has shown extraordinary talent on the course during the last few years. In the 2022 and 2023 seasons, Fisher secured Second Team honors.

Last season, Fisher played 38 rounds and averaged 72.89 strokes per round. His excep tional performance this past season earned him MAC Golfer of the Week twice this March. the MAC Championship. Most recently, in July, Fisher earned a spot in the 123rd United States Golf Association Amatuer Champion ship, which takes place this August.

Camber Hayes — Soccer

No player better embodies the phrase October, Hayes will be presented with the Leann Grimes Davidge Award that recognizes ing qualities of leadership, scholarship, com munity service, sportsmanship, and athletic achievement,” according to the Miami Univer

have to be a journalism major, have any experience or even be any good at writing (we’ll help you).

2. Play intramural sports

If you’re just looking to stay active and have fun, intramural sports are for you (if you’re looking for some thing more competitive, our next option might interest you). You can register for intramural sports on the Miami website. You can register with a whole team, or as a free agent where someone will hopefully pick you up. Miami’s intramural options are numerous, including basketball, hockey, broomball, soccer, volley ball, softball and even billiards and esports.

3. Club sports Club sports are much more com petitive than intramural sports and generally include some time com

leadership shines brightly. She was appoint team to its best record in seven years during ly 1,800 minutes played and received several

Miami and MAC history to be named the Ar thur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar of the Year for her her work with Athletes in Action and Feed the Hungry.

Ryland Zaborowski — Baseball

Zaborowski, a transfer from Yavapai Col lege, quickly made an impact on Miami’s base ball team. In a standout 2023 season, he led the conference with 20 home runs, one short Two of these came during his RedHawk de but against Georgia Tech. He also topped the conference in slugging percentage at .686 and centage (OPS) and total bases. Zaborowski led the team in hits, RBI, and runs. of the Week after an impressive grand slam homer against Kent State University. In June, he earned Hitter of the Week in the MLB Draft League, batting .455 with two home runs and six RBI in three games, leading all hitters in the league in multiple categories.

Karli Spaid — Softball

Few athletes shine as brightly as Karli Spaid, a trailblazing third baseman from Chi cago, Illinois. In her debut season, Spaid’s out standing performance earned her the titles of the year. With an impressive .403 batting av

On the international stage, Spaid repre sented Team USA’s Junior National team, claiming gold at the World Cup in Peru. Suc cess continued into her sophomore year as history to be named a Third Team National and secured national top 10 rankings in sev eral key statistical categories. Spaid holds Mi ami’s career records for career batting average, home runs, runs scored and RBI, in addition runs and RBI — all set during her remarkable 2022 season. Spaid’s achievements have been instrumental in leading her team to three con secutive MAC Championships, cementing her legacy as a true powerhouse in Miami softball.

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mitment. If you join a club team, you’ll practice with your teammates, and likely spend some nights and maybe a weekend or two on the road per year. Miami has a huge quidditch, jump rope, clay shooting, tough mudders, water ski, ultimate frisbee, martial arts and powerlifting. Basically any mainstream sport and too are represented.

4. Work for the athletic department

The Miami Athletic department who may be interested in working in the administrative or business sides of athletics one day. You can work with athletics communications, mar keting and broadcasting, you can

work on the academic side, you can work with facility and equipment services, ticket operations, even strength and conditioning and more.

5. Be a student manager

This is one that I don’t think near ly enough students take advantage of. Whatever your sport is, you can try to get a gig as a student manager for that team and learn from people who are extremely successful in it. you might just have to send a bunch of emails until you get your way, but it can be a path to a coveted position within sport operations for some or ganization one day. Many teams also need practice players.

@jackschmelzinger

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Five must-see athletes at Miami University

Sports fan? Here are five can’t-miss games within Miami’s sportscene in 2023-24

JON SCHOOLEY THE MIAMI STUDENT

As Miami University gears up for the start of the semester, its student athletes are ready to take

Football: RedHawks vs. Delaware State, Sept. 23

As long as everyone stays healthy, this is a very

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)

Hockey: RedHawks vs. Canisius, Oct. 13

goaltender Logan Neaton with the Winnipeg Jets,

Last season Miami swept Canisius at home,

Men’s Basketball: RedHawks vs. Toledo, Time TBD

Field Hockey: RedHawks vs. Brown University Sept. 17

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.

Softball: RedHawks vs. Northern Illinois, Time TBD

a MAC series against the RedHawks last season, @jschool_22 schoolj2@miamioh.edu

A guide to recreational and exercise opportunities on and around campus

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, August 20 vs. Indiana State-6 p.m.

Sunday, August 27 vs. Illinois-Chicago-1 p.m.

Thursday, August 31 vs. Southern Indiana-7 p.m.

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.

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

15.

16.

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SPORTS EDITOR

1. The Rec

2. Goggin Ice Center

3. Cook Field

4. McBride Courts

5. North Quad Fitness Center

6. Clawson Hall Fitness Facility

7. Dogwood Grove

8. Miami Equestrian Center

9. Miami Disc Golf Course

10. Sawyer Hall Gymnastics Facility 11 and 12. Openings to a couple of the many hiking trails around Oxford 13. and 14. Sand Volleyball courts

Indian Ridge Golf Course

Hueston Woods State Park sailing and water ski teams), a lodge with a pool,

From early morning bagels to after-school ice cream: Navigating the food of Oxford

Bagel and Deli Shop

Located next-door to Skipper’s, Bagel and Deli Shop is an Oxford staple. The restaurant has been open open until 2:30 a.m. Wednesday through Friday making it another great late night snack. Bagel and Deli also opens at 8 a.m. every day, making it a good brunch option, too. on what goes on a bagel, so I won’t try to make a recommendation. With their 90+ bagel combinations, Bagel and Deli has something for every savory and sweet bagel fan. What makes these bagels really famous is the fact that they’re steamed. Bagel and Deli is also known for its t-shirts and sweatshirts, which are practically the uniform for Miami students, so don’t forget to look at those, too.

SoHi Grilled Sandwiches

SoHi sandwiches are extremely underrated. Another Oxford origsubs, cheesesteaks and burgers. My personal go-to order is the San Marzano sub, which contains chicken, grilled onions, mushrooms, banana peppers, tomato sauce, provolone, arugula and Pecorino Romano. SoHi also has incredible shoestring fries, which are topped with house-made seasoning, which is very high in pepcheese.

Unfortunately, SoHi is not open late at night, so this choice is better for lunch or dinner.

Chipotle

Most new students have probably already had Chipotle before, but I wanted to include a few warnings about Oxford’s location of this chain.

First, never order delivery. The restaurant unfortunately makes regular mistakes on my orders, whether it’s underpacked, missing food choicSecond, when you go to order in-person, never expect them to have every food option in stock. Chipotle is often out of at least one meat choice, particularly fajita vegetables. This is simply due to the high demand for

Bell Tower Commons reopens, now with robots

Chipotle among Miami’s students, especially gym-goers. Fridge and Pantry Fridge and Pantry is slightly tucked away on Church Street, but this makes it Uptown’s best kept secret. Fridge and Pantry has a wide variety of options on their menu, from breakfast sandwiches to salads and grain bowls. They also have acai bowls and smoothies, making this a great healthy choice for all college students.

My go-to order here is the avocado toast, which I add eggs to, but I’m a little biased as this is my favorite breakfast choice of all time. Fridge and Pantry has so many options that it’s a delicious choice for any meal of the day.

Fiesta Charra Mexican Grill

Going to Fiesta Charra is an exhave, but other than the free chips and salsa placed on the table when you arrive, I personally wouldn’t recommend any of its food. The vibes at this restaurant are great with loud music and lots of students, and theactly as you would expect from a cheap Mexican restaurant. Graeter’s ice cream

I made the mistake of not going to Graeter’s until the very end of my year of enjoying this delicacy. I am not an Ohio native, so I had never heard of Graeter’s before and never thought to try it — big mistake.

This ice cream is the perfect mix of thick and creamy. It is a little expensive, so I wouldn’t recommend going to get it every day, but if you are looking for a pick-me-up after a hard week, Graeter’s is the place to go!

They have a wide selection of the chocolate chip cookie dough

It had the perfect mix of chocolate and cookie dough compared to other stores that include barely any cookie dough chunks.

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SEAN SCOTT

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Simon Pfalz remembers when Bell Tower Commons was in its prime.

“Bell was always popping,” the graduate studying health and exercise science said. “On Fridays they had Quesadilla Fridays … [and] they always had chicken nuggets, but they called them chicken chunks and it made them like 20 times better.”

Then, in the fall semester of 2020, Bell closed.

Originally, the dining hall remained open as students returned to Miami University’s campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, it shut down in October to all but the students under remain-inroom restrictions due to the spread of COVID-19. When the number of students under remain-in-room restrictions dropped, Bell closed indefinitely.

Despite student petitions and reports that the dining hall was set to reopen in fall 2021, Bell’s doors have remained closed for the past three years. Now, the centrally located dinFall 2023 semester. And not only is Bell reopening:

dining options

tion to the mac and cheese. Pulley is also a great place to get a late night milkshake or snack, as it stays open later than other on-campus dining options.

I would stay away from indulging in a lot of dessert as the think, but Pulley also has great chocolate cake. Pulleys’ toasted roll takes the crown for their best desert and is a must try on campus!

Red Zone is sports-themed Their food is similar to what would be served in a pub, and worth a try.

It’s bringing robots to campus.

Amanda Casey, director of dining services, wrote in an email to The Miami Student that the dining hall will serve as a hub for 20 Starship delivery robots — six-wheeled machines that drive around campus delivering food to campus. Similar robots have already debuted on other college campuses like Ohio State University.

The robots will operate 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and will cost students a $3.49 delivery fee. At an Oxford City Council meeting Aug. 8, city manager Doug Elliott said the robots are meant to operate on-campus only.pus, he said he hopes the robots reduce the wait for on-campus students. Bell’s interior is smaller than other dining halls like Maple Street, and he said pickup and delivery options could cut down on wasted time spent in line.

Grace Williams, a sophomore English literature major, is living in Stoddard Hall this year, a quick walk away from Bell. She said she’s looking forward to seeing the robots, campus, and having delivery as an option on days she doesn’t feel like leaving her room.

“I’m really excited to live so close to something that’s been such a popular topic of conversation all the time I’ve been at Miami,” Williams said. “It’s like a fairy tale or something. Everyone’s always like, ‘Bell Tower — that was magical.’” Bell is set to open at the start of the semester, barring construction delays. The dining hall will feature three “ghost kitchens” — a term used to describe restaurants without traditional storefronts or front-of-house southwest, grill and Asian foods, but the menu may change in the future. Students will be able to order their food from the Grubhub app or at a kiosk in the dining hall and pick it up from a locker inside.

Pfalz hopes the Bell Tower classics — Quesadilla Fridays, chicken chunks and “liquid nacho cheese” — will make a comeback.

“The only thing Bell lacked was its pizza, but the pizza is kind of trash everywhere,” Pfalz said. “[Bell] had Those three things were uniquely in Bell, like they’d never make them at other dining halls.”

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Transitioning to college can bring up many unexpected of them all is how much you will miss your parents’ cooking or just one of your favorite takeout options. will bring comfort during all-nighters and long school days.

I’ve taken it upon myself to help the new their favorite home cooked meals and easy togo options for busy school days.

Beyond the day-to-day options on-campus, keep an eye out for changes throughout the semester, which happened frequently last year, as well as special themed events hosted at dining halls. The food at special events is usually much higher quality — I even had lobster mac and cheese at a casino night event on Western last year.

Dining halls

quads, including Bell Tower which is set to reopen this fall! You’ll probably settle into going to whichever is closest to your dorm, but all of it’s important to try them all.

A few highlights I recommend are the Indian food at Garden Commons, the stir-fry at Maple Street Station and the soft serve machine at Western Dining Hall (if it reopens this semester). For a more in-depth review of the dining halls, check out my ranking of them all from last year. All of these dining halls are buffet-style and require one meal swipe to enter.

Armstrong Student Center

Armstrong is located in the center of the academic quad and is the hub for student life, making it a great place to grab lunch between classes. Food options inside Armstrong inSumeshi Sushi, Clean Plate at Haines, and new this fall, a Panera Bread.

Pulley is a Miami campus staple. Its grilled cheese and tomato soup is a must try, in addi-

Cafe Lux closes early, so it’s a great place well as bagels and pastries. Sumeshi, known as Kabaar last year, is one of my favorites, and you can’t go wrong with their made-to-order sushi.

Clean Plate at Haines, which is new this the nine most common allergens, according to Aramark. All of these made to order options in Armstrong can be purchased with declining dollars.

Armstrong also features Emporium which meal swipe meals there can be bought with, you guessed it, a meal swipe. These range from salad variations.

Starbucks

There are two Starbucks on campus, but be careful you don’t spend all of your declining sandwich every morning. These options are also typically very popular, so I wouldn’t recommend waiting in the line unless you have at least 30 minutes to spare.

MacCracken Market

Similar to the Emporium, the MacCracken many amenities to students. This market has a smoothie bar, which is great for hot days. They also have a food station in the back with sandwiches, paninis and burgers!

Dividends Whether you are in the Farmer School of Business or not, the market located inside this building is a great lunch option. Their salad bar Asian food, breakfast options and other snacks and sandwiches.

Scoreboard Market

For those of you living on North Quad, Scoreboard Market is a great place to order pickup to eat on the way to your dorm or for mac and cheese bites.

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The Miami community is invited to attend the grand opening of the Clinical Health Sciences and Wellness facility on Thursday, Sept. 14!

Please join Miami University President Greg Crawford and distinguished guests to officially cut the ribbon on the new facility and celebrate the health care heroes of today and tomorrow Tour the new home of three academic programs and explore three wings of clinics, state-of-the-art classrooms, and simulation labs

Everyone is welcome and there is no cost to attend

Thursday, Sept 14 6-8 p m

Clinical Health Sciences and Wellness facility 421 S Campus Ave Oxford, OH 45056

KAITLIN MCDOWELL FOOD EDITOR

Here’s how Miami’s first-years spent their summer

MICHAEL PATTEE HUMOR SECTION

This summer, The Miami Student years were doing for summer jobs. Based on the responses provided incoming Miami students, I took a

Fast food behind the fryers at their respective

that “has the meats”) and ask for a Burger King store takes a break right at 4:20 pm every day and shouts “For Canada” on their way out to the park Camp counselor sition high ratings were those from horse enthusiasts and … nope, just horse enthusiasts. Reviews frequent

the rashes that accompanied it didn’t

Lifeguard

Aside from the few who had to ceived pretty good ratings. However, it was not recommended by individ paycheck on SPF 2000. Convenience-store cashier This was reported to be a safe job

town Detroit. Many students report times throughout their days of in downside of the position was the 1.3% Snapchat information and phone numbers from promising consumers. Landscaping

due to “injuries.” Reviews showed pendent job, and those in Arizona

severe farmer’s tans were reported in 96.2% of cases. Restaurant busser gateway drug — I mean job — into patteemj@miamioh.edu

Top 12 pro tips for incoming first-years

LILY WAHL STAFF WRITER

TikTok,

Instagram, YouTube and

years. The Miami Student has gathered friends to having a good time on wrong. Tips for dorm life won’t spend much time in your room and knock on your door and ask to be friends with you because they have

safe to drink water straight out of the sink, and it tastes amazing. door. When the door swings open, pajamas at 1 p.m. — it’s a great way to start conversations and meet new Tips for making friends make friends, because you and your woes.

2. Don’t bother introducing your friends.

3. The easiest way to get to know

Tips for having fun on the weekends

Having hobbies is overrated when

before going out. If you think about it, buying fewer drinks, so you’re saving a.m. drunken cravings.

you go about your evening as you

3. If you don’t go the fake ID route for some reason, you’re bound to end Xs on your hands. Howev er, if you avoid washing your hands as much as weekend, the faint out be present when you go

Tips for acing your classes

1. Don’t stress about picking a ma doesn’t matter if they’re 300 or 400

Summer Headline Dump

Student whose dad gave them a J.P. Morgan internship gets return offer after reports of ‘not doing anything all summer’

Parents hire $4,000 sorority consultants to help daughters dress and impress during rush (That’s a real WSJ article headline!)

Nine more vape shops have popped up in Oxford since last May, each with minor differences

Sorority girl who spent all summer vacationing in Europe confused about term new to her: responsibility

POLL: Least amount of students expected to read their syllabi since fall 2021

ADVICE: First-years should bring their entire wardrobe to campus; plenty of room for everything

Greek orgs cancel welcome weekend parties due to ‘Barbenheimer Wars’

BREAKING: Record number of firstyear students who are ‘technically sophomores’ join Class of 2027

you if you say that you didn’t know even be bestowed with the highest honor at Miami University — getting to wear the Swoop costume in front of

GRAPHIC BY MACEY CHAMBERLIN

Scientists warn that useless first-day ‘icebreakers’ may be linked to increased polar bear deaths, climate change

Stunned first-years discover that Western campus is on the eastern side of Miami University

TIP: Late to class? Sneak into Miami University’s geothermal energy tunnels for a shortcut

Midwestern Fake ID sales up 584% ahead of college move in dates; Oxford liquor store owners encouraged by ‘industry growth’

Survey says 84% of incoming ‘uppermiddle class’ students first-years still believe in the Laundry Fairy

Theater department cancels fall classes amid SAG strike

With lack of sporting events, Swoop spotted working at Bagel and Deli over summer

GrubHub robot goes rogue, resulting in seven broken toes and one ruined Panera sandwich

THE MIAMI STUDENT HUMOR STAFF

Fashion advice for incoming first-years

are versatile, comfortable and stylish for daily wear on campus.

Another idea to consider is a capsule wardrobe or simply sustainable, neutral basics that can be easily styled together. Not only is this a cost building your closet, it also quickly builds up your wardrobe repertoire, save you time on early mornings.

Plus, having a rotation of basics and more formal pieces is excellent for days when you need to dress up, such as for presentations or networking and recruitment events.

GIANNA COLARICH THE MIAMI STUDENT

Back-to-school season is almost upon us, and with that arrives Miami University students’ fall fashion on campus this semester, packing your closet can prove to be an overwhelming task if you’re unsure of what to bring.

To help you on your college fashion journey, here’s a brief yet comyear at Miami. year, one of my biggest takeaways was embracing a more casual, comfortable look — something I discussed at length in my previous article. Of course, this isn’t permission to throw style out the window. In fact, it’s an invitation to combine your personal style with casual everyday wear.

Athleisure is an excellent way to achieve this look, and it consistently remains one of Miami’s favorite leggings, athletic dresses, oversized sweatshirts and platform sneakers

Finally, for those planning to hit Uptown throughout the fall semester, a couple of quintessential

These can range from slip dresses or bodysuits to jeans and a t-shirt, but seen most often is the “going-out top” paired with a mini skirt or pants.

If you’re feeling panicked about what to bring with you, don’t give in to the temptation to buy too much. If there’s anything dorm life gives you, it’s a hundred neighbors’ closets just down the hall to borrow from.

By stocking up on a few quality tops – my tried and true is the Aritzia Wilfred Rhapsody tank – and some pants, you’re ready to move in and all set for nights out Uptown.

While college is a major transition, your style is your own and you don’t have to give up on your personal aesthetic in the process. However, college is a time to explore your identity – so don’t shy away from testing new trends and styles.

At the end of the day, what matters is the story you want to share with others and how your clothes make you feel.

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Kids love playing pretend mall, drawing colorful sketches and recreating their favorite catwalk shows with costumes and friends. Some of the more stylish parents’ kids even their own clothes with a sewing machine.

Those kids grow up with dreams of owning a fashion line, but they need the best education to tie their future down — and Miami University is one of the few colleges that seams fashion design and fashion entrepreneurship together.

Neah Brown, a rising sophomore co-majoring in fashion and emerging technology in business and design, wants to found a brand someday. She chose Miami’s fashion program because of its reputation over other Ohio schools and feels great about

“The classes helped me take a step forward in fashion,” Brown said. “[The director of fashion design] Della Reams brings out people’s creativity.”

So far, Brown has already learned new lessons like pants construction and pattern-printing. She also hopes to eventually run her own two-year collection with Miami University Fashion and Design (MUF&D).

One of Brown’s professors, adjunct faculty member Gylaine Gilmore, also graduated from Miami in 1976. She took courses inspired by

fashion design, then worked in the retailers and launching a fabric store, but inevitably returned back here to teach.

Most fashion students at Miami skew to the business side of the dual program, but Gilmore encourages hers to experiment with design using as laser embroidery in King Library’s Makerspace and professional fabric printers in the classroom.

“One of the reasons I was successful in fashion is because I understood clothing construction,” Gilmore said.

“If you don’t understand some basics about the making end of it, then you don’t have the full picture.”

Gilmore witnessed Miami’s palette transform from preppy to casual over time, and Brown sees the latter today, as students rarely customize their personality with what they wear and instead opt for the famous companies. But when students experience more of both entrepreneurship and design in Miami’s fashion program, they gain better footing toward

Amy Schlake helps manage The Apple Tree, a boutique just outside Miami’s campus. She operates the ensembles for her customers and shares knowledge and ideas with the owner, Cheri.

Though Schlake never anticipated such a connection with the shop when she entered it as a side career

four and a half years ago, she now appreciates how the hands-on approach altered her perspective on the fashion industry.

“[The Apple Tree] has opened my eyes so deeply to the small business aspect of our communities,” Schlake said. “There’s so much you can do.”

She recommends students interested in fashion commit to excellence in any of their upcoming jobs, regardless of how small or local.

“I don’t own the store, but I try to treat it like I do,” Schlake said. “When you’ve done everything, it makes you better in the end and you don’t take it for granted.”

Like Schlake, Gilmore began under other people’s hire before cutting her own path and thinks fashion students should apprentice or intern upon leaving Miami.

“Don’t start big right away,” Gilmore said. “Even if you have enthusiasm, you need experience.”

Brown still pulls up that advice and as she stretches it further into her second year, she also spreads it to

“Don’t be afraid to switch around and be your own creative person,” like.”

At Miami, fashion students can invest in the art and business of their craft simultaneously, and all that material could remodel their childhood fantasies into graduate reality. stefanec@miamioh.edu

ALLISON LEE STAFF WRITER

With the premiere of director Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie on July 21, it’s almost like the entire world jumped into Barbie’s iconic pink land.

The “Malibu Barbie DreamHouse” suddenly appeared in Malibu, California, for Airbnb; OPI released a collection of nostalgic Barbie pinks and Ken blues; popular clothing stores such as Forever 21, Pacsun, GAP and Bloomingdales dropped products; and luggage company Beis, rug company Ruggable and Xbox released collaborations with the world’s most buzzed-about doll.

Everybody is thinking pink.

The actress who plays Barbie, Margot Robbie, has immersed herself in the iconic world by transforming into the doll during press tours, photoshoots and premieres.

At the Seoul premiere, Robbie turned herself into the ‘Day to Night’ Barbie with two looks. The day one resembled a businesswoman in pink, complete with a matching pencil skirt-blazer set, silk scarf and hat. The night look contrasted the day with a sparkly tulle dress.

For more of a throwback look, Robbie channeled the 1960s classic ‘Solo in the Spotlight’ Barbie with a sparkly black mermaid dress and Jessica Rabbit-esque gloves, courtesy of

Schiaparelli Haute Couture. Robbie even carried the same pink tulle kerchief as the doll.

Attendees of the world premiere donned pink and some of Barbie’s other looks. Actress and down syn-drome to life. She wore a custom blue one worn by Barbie.

Duolingo’s owl showed up to the premiere wearing Margot Robbie’s notable pink jumpsuit and cowboy hat getup. Flo and Jamie from Progressive arrived in their usual aprons, except they were pink this time.

Seriously, everyone is bananas for Barbie. And it isn’t just Hollywood’s — dressing like Barbie has taken the average audience by storm.

For the opening night of the movie, fans decked themselves head-totoe in bright pink and even recreated their favorite dolls’ costumes.

TikTok user @hayleyrawle posted a video of her and her friends donning baby pink gingham dresses,ingly small touches are huge pieces of the “Barbiecore” aesthetic. Newer additions to the aesthetic include cowboy boots, eccentric headbands and matching pink sets.

user @robynpridmore posted a vid-

eo recommending people wear formcessorize colorfully. But despite what Pridmore suggests, as long as you’re wearing something pink, you should Rivaling “Barbie” on its release date was Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.” To join forces in the meme culture surrounding the two world booked tickets for a double-feature on opening weekend.

“Oppenheimer” is a complete 180 degrees from “Barbie,” as it’s a his-heimer, the director of the Manhattan Project and father of the atomic bomb.

TikTok user @katie.one posted a video demonstrating her contrasting aesthetics between a girly pink tulle skirt/pink blazer combo for “Barbie”

and a sleek, black strapless jumpsuit with matching black accessories for “Oppenheimer.”

Although leather getups are not in the 1940s, the looks people have been turning to are based more on the start of a major historical controversy, the dark and mysterious looks are perfect.

aesthetics, viewers across the worldativity when it came to dressing for

“Barbie” created the pinkest wave of movie-goers possible in cinema history.

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EVAN STEFANIK STYLE EDITOR

Top five things you need for college and what you can leave at home

BY HANNAH POTTS

Local news is disappearing: We at TMS have a problem with that

DEVIN ANKENEY OPINION EDITOR

Local news is disappearing.

ami. We’re covering environmental topics that show us how to best use our natural areas.

ELIANA RILEY THE MIAMI STUDENT

When preparing to leave for college, I packed way. Too. Much. bottom to top with clothes, dorm room decor, blankets, pictures — you name it. While moving into my dorm, I realized I had made a crucial misinto my shoebox dorm room. Even worse, I hadn’t brought what I really needed for my room. that not everything needs to make the trip from home to college. to bring with you this year as you prepare to move in to Miami University.

Vacuum cleanerum cleaner before moving into their dorm. The amount of dust, crumbs and trash that accumulates between two roommates is both astounding and disgusting. Every weekend, bring out that $30 vacuum cleaner from Amazon for your Sunday dorm room reset. Shoe rack

The shoe rack saved my life as a was to remove shoes when entering the room. Not only did having a shoe rack give me an easy location to allowed me to keep our room clean throughout the week.

Fan

It’s going to get hot in your dorm, especially during the late summer months. I didn’t bring a fan my of purchasing a fan, I kept opening and closing my window to circulate cool air. Unbeknownst to me, openair conditioning which, by the way, only goes down to 70 degrees on your

thermostat. Trust me, buy a fan if you don’t want to sweat every day.

Drying rack

Warning! The dryers may rip holes in your clothes. And that’s OK … unless it’s Lululemon or your Free People onesie or the same pair of leather pants that you wear to Brick Street every weekend. On second thought, buy a drying rack for your delicate clothing items.

After some time, your room is probably going to smell a little funky. No matter what the source of the smell is, you need to eliminate it. Want to burn a candle? Too bad; we can’t let you burn the building down.vorite essential oils or scents.

In order to make space for yourbye to your 200 sweatshirts and 500 colored Sharpies because here’s what should stay at home.

Clothing!

The amount of clothing you bring to school depends on where you live. If you’re an in-state student or live within a reasonable distance of campus, leave your winter clothes at home before the start of the school year. When temperatures drop this fall, grab warmer clothes over fall break or a long weekend.

If you live further away and don’t travel home often, bring a few winter clothing items to school, including a winter coat, pants, long sleeves, etc. Grab more clothes during fall break or Thanksgiving break, but don’t in August; you won’t have room for it all.

Room decor

We all want to live in a cool dorm room with a color scheme and exciting decor, but this isn’t Ole Miss or Alabama. There simply isn’t enough

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space in your dorm room for a hundred pictures, posters, pillows and plants. Bring some special mementos along with you from home and collect more throughout the year.

It’s a cashless campus, so even if you wanted to pay cash, the university won’t accept it. Mulaa and Declining Dollars have you covered, so don’t waste your time carrying around cash, except for Bagel and Deli, of course.

It’s not elementary school anymore, so the innumerable pens, pencils and notebooks you have need to stay at home. Bring a few writing utensils and a couple of notebooks; STEM majors bring a little more. For the rest of you, most of your work will be done online.

Furthermore, no professor wants to read your notes on ionic bonds shades of pink.

Looking back, if I had followedbly wouldn’t have had to throw my millions of pillows in a corner every night before bed. I wouldn’t have hadganize my pens and pencils or fold baskets upon baskets of laundry every Sunday night. We tend to get caught up in what we own or don’t own, what to buy for college or what not to buy. As you prepare for school, remember why you’re going … not for a dorm room or a cool closet, but for experiences, education and friendships. Keep these in mind as you go dorm shopping this August.

rileyej4@miamioh.edu

In fact, for many of us, it may be all but gone from our lives. People get their news from big outlets like The New York Times or Fox or CNN now. Gone are the days of the local newspapers covering local issues.

Today, sensationalized local stories only get coverage by major outlets — making us think local happenings

At The Miami Student, we’re working against that.

Here at The Student, we cover Miami University and Oxford. We do it for you. We do it so you can stay informed about important events in your community. We do it because, otherwise, there would be no source of news about the world in which we live.

While big headlines from The Times can be pretty glamorous and Student prides itself on seeking the truth when it comes to the things closest to the people living right here.

For me, The Student has become the core way I can stay informed about my community. I’m not sure where I would be if there were no student newspapers covering important events, but I know I’d be

Local news isn’t always sexy, but it’s important. Whether it’s malpractice by powerful people or even a simple restaurant opening, you deserve to know about it and how it

Every day we work to provide you with the information you care about, the information you need to carry out your lives here at Miami and in Oxford. I promise, if you pick up a copy of the newspaper or click on our website, you won’t be disappointed

years coming to campus. We’re reporting on important people to know about for your career at Mi-

day here to your last, we’ll be here to cover everything around you. Local news is important because the people who work on it are just like you. We are students. We’re peoour lives and do work we love for people we care about.

We’re college kids who just wantmorrow.

they’re writing for us or simply reading what we publish. Whether you’re who’s been here for decades, our promise is this: We’ll bring you the information you deserve, and we’ll do so in a way you’ll be sure to enjoy.pus, I implore you to pick up a paper when you see a new edition and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and the website formerly known as Twitter to get all the latest updates, or click on our website each morning to see what’s happening. You deserve to be informed about the days and years that lie ahead of you. We’re doing the work to ensure that’s possible. Even The New York Times can’t succeed in keeping you informed about Oxford, Ohio. So, to all of you RedHawks and Oxforders out there, I say this:

We’re asking you to trust us. We’ll be here for you as long as you’re here in this community and beyond. Have a suggestion? Tell us and we’ll do our best to make it happen.

We work for you. Yesterday, today and tomorrow. We won’t stop working, reporting, talking to sources to keep you informed. And we’ll strive to never write clickbait that clogs much of the local news-sphere today.

ankenedw@miamioh.edu

ABBEY ELIZONDO SENIOR STAFF WRITER

This will be my last year at Miami University. While it’s been a unique college experience through COVID-19, I want to share some career exploration experiences from my junior year.

We all know the internship and job market is competitive and ever-changing. Scouring LinkedIn job postings, taking advantage of job fairs and talking with peers about companies they know that have open positions can feel time-consuming to busy college students with a full schedule of classes and other priorities.

Unfortunately, this method didn’t land me an internship this summer. But I’ve talked with some current students and graduates who’ve been through the same struggles, and I into navigating this confusing process.

Hannah Sroka is a 2023 graduate with a double major in professional writing and creative writing and a triple minor in English literature, English education and digital marketing. She is currently unemployed and actively seeking a position in publishing.

Kate Reed is a rising senior with a double major in English literature and strategic communications and a minor in general business. She currently volunteers and is seeking a corporate public relations position post-graduation.

Katie Capka is a 2023 graduate with a major in marketing and double minor in human capital management and social justice. She is currently on hold with a position that has been postfor other opportunities in marketing. Each student said something sim-

ilar about the current career market — it’s complicated.

While Capka holds nothing against the company that put her digital marketing job on hold, adjusting her plans to move from Cleveland to Chicago was challenging.

“I’m taking it one at a time,” Capka said. “I was about two days from moving to Chicago, so that was probably the hardest part, having to buy out our lease and not be able to make the move to a new city because it just

Since Capka is searching for new opportunities, she said she’s felt extremely supported by her network from Miami. The Career Center, the Farmer School of Business and professional connections in her sorority, internship opportunities and ways to advance her career skills.

Similar to Capka’s proactive habits, Kate Reed also spent most of her spring semester prepping for a summer internship by writing résumés and cover letters and applying to positions where

“What was very frustrating for me was many of those emails back to me said, although you had an impressive résumé, we decided to go with another candidate, and that really killed me because I knew that I had the experience,” Reed said. This happened with at least 10 roles she applied for out of 50 or more applications.

I feel like there’s a gap between what companies are looking for and what experience college students can gain when they’re not in a fulltime professional role. Internships especially should focus on teaching emerging professionals the skills of their desired industry beyond the classroom environment.

We need time to explore, fail and repeat the process to see how real-world jobs function. But it’s hard to get that experience when companies and organizations expect college students to already have that practical experience in the workforce.

In Sroka’s situation, she said she barely had time to complete her coursework, work part-time at her campus job and write her honors thesis with her departmental instructor. The focus was on getting to graduation — Do you have the credits you need? Have you applied for graduation? Did you order your cap and gown? — rather than planning for post-graduation career goals.

“I feel like everyone is asking a lot of you your senior year because for most of us, it’s our last year on campus, and so I don’t want to spend my last year drowning in work and not able to appreciate the fact that it’s my last year here, and I’m moving on,” Sroka said.

So what’s the answer to complicated life situations that cause frustration and doubt in college students’ hopes for postgraduate career plans?

I wish I could give you a simple one, but I think these career-seekers have some great advice.

One of the best pieces of advice on writing résumés that Reed received through the Miami Prime program was to never, and I mean never, use a template you’ve found on Google. Start with a blank Word or Google document, then make the formatting as boring as possible. Creating your own résumé shows employers you took time to make a polished résumé rather than a quick template thousands of other people have used.

You should also visit the Howe Writing Center for Business for additional résumé writing help. I should know because I work there.

Sroka studied abroad multiple times through Miami-run programs and did internships during those trips. Those trips helped her build résumé experience and make connections with people she would have never met otherwise.

“I would say take advantage of everything you can during college, make good connections, work on campus to gain experience,” Sroka said. “It will

help you in the end.”

And Capka mentioned something I wish I would have heard during my interest into a few organizations or opportunities on campus instead of trying to do everything all at once.

“You’ll look back at your senior year and be so happy to see how much that organization helped you grow or foster your growth,” Capka said.

After speaking to these amazing students about their experiences, I want current students to know that the best way to get ahead on their career goals is to just start doing it, and start doing it early.

Trust me, it sounds too simple. But once you start applying to internships, making connections with people in the industry and gaining experience to put on your résumé, employers and recruiters will notice. Best of luck Miami students; you’ve got this.

@earlgreyincense elizonar@miamioh.edu

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Miami freshens up campus with summer construction projects