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reported that Miami University became the first school in the U.S. to offer a “systems and procedures engineering” program. The courses focused on work measurement and time and motion studies. RedHawks become bowl eligible BY THE NUMBERS “We are going Consecutive road wins for Miami this season: to come to work and go get a MAC 3 championship.” Miami’s rank among D-I schools in passing yards per game: By JM Rieger Staff Writer

Senior kicker Trevor Cook 32 booted the Miami University RedHawks past the Bowl- ing Green State University Tackles by linebacker Jerrell (BGSU) Falcons Wednesday Wedge in 10 games: with a score of 24-21, hit- ting a 33-yard field goal as time expired to make Miami bowl eligible for the first time 70 since 2005. On a fog-ridden night in Percentage of field goals by kicker Bowling Green, Ky., the Red- Trevor Cook this year: Hawks once again failed to put their opponent away after giv- ing up a 14-point lead in the 84.6 fourth quarter, allowing the Falcons to tie the game with less than seven minutes re- Receiving yards in the last five maining in regulation. games for Nick Harwell: In his first game back since being injured Oct. 16 at Cen- tral Michigan University, Cook missed a 41-yard field goal at 600 the start of the fourth quar- ter, but bounced back in a big way at the end for the Red Last year the RedHawks won a and White. bowl game: “The fog was absolutely ter- rible,” Cook said. “It was like something out of a horror film. I could barely see the players 2003 on the other sideline and I could barely see the uprights. The lights made it even worse.” Yards quarterback Zac Dysert has The win marks Miami’s passed for in 10 games: third straight road victory, the most since 2005, and puts the RedHawks into a three- way tie atop the Mid-Ameri- can Conference (MAC) East 2,406 MICHAEL GRIGGS The Miami Student Senior running back Thomas Merriweather celebrates one of his touchdowns Sept. 11 against Eastern Michigan University. wSee FOOTBALL, page 9

CAMPUS COMMUNITY ASG outlines online Verbal harassment uptown study room reservations sparks city investigation By Kristen Grace students to reserve study Senior Staff Writer tables from the comfort By Erin Fischesser reportedly said. “Don’t you know this of their homes. Editor in Chief is a white person’s town?” Reserving a study “Sometimes students The females reported the incident to room at King Library don’t have the time or After three African-American Mi- Miami Dean of Students Susan Mos- might soon be just a energy to walk all the ami University female students were ley-Howard the next day. click away. way to the library to verbally harassed when leaving an According to Oxford City Man- Miami University As- reserve a room,” ASG uptown restaurant, city officials are re- ager Doug Elliott, the city was only sociated Student Govern- Student Senator and Mi- viewing the occurrence of hate crimes recently made aware of the incident ment (ASG) hopes to put ami sophomore Brian in Oxford. and the Community Relations Com- forth a bill recommend- Breitsch said. The harassment, which occurred mission (CRC) is reviewing the report. ing university libraries The bill recommends Sept. 16, involved a Caucasian male The CRC is also working closely with switch to electronic reg- the use of the WConline who reportedly followed the three university officials to coordinate a plan istration for study rooms. system used by the Howe females down the street, repeatedly of response to these types of issues, If passed, the bill Writing Center, or a SAMANTHA LUDINGTON The Miami Student calling them insulting names based Elliott said. would encourage all Sophomores Taylor DuPont and Hadley Green study on their gender and ethnicity. “This campus libraries to allow wSee ASG, page 3 with junior Chelsea Countryman Thursday night. is a white person’s street!” the male wSee INVESTIGATION, page 9

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THE ONLY INSIDESCOOP The Red and White take on in-state competitors in the pool. WWW.MIAMISTUDENT.NET GETTING INVOLVED CLOSING TIME SPORTS, page 10 Miami students discuss and engage in Maid-Rite leaves Oxford after nine CAMPUS: MTN EPISODE social activism. months on High Street. BOUNCING BACK Check out the latest news on CAMPUS, page 2 COMMUNITY, page 4 The RedHawk men’s basketball team hits Miami’s television news show. LOCK IT UP the hardwood for another season. Burglaries increase at off- COP OUT SPORTS, page 10 campus residences. Meet Miami University Police Depart- BLOG: GOBBLE! GOBBLE! COMMUNITY, page 4 ment Chief John McCandless. Learn how to cook a delicious turkey FEATURES, page 5 with McKenzie Graham.

SPORTS: LIVE UPDATES Catherine Couretas reports live from Goggin with the latest hockey news. Editors Friday Stephen Bell November 12, 2010 Amelia Carpenter 2 Amanda Seitz Campus [email protected]

NEWSBRIEFS MU students talk activism Panel discusses social involvement Students hold protest vigil EVENTS By Taylor Dolven opportunities for activism, By Chelsea Naughton vigil last year and said it was Talawanda art teacher Senior Staff Writer he said. Staff Writer a particularly moving experi- presents work “Young people are idealistic ence. The last time Lancaster Comparative Religion Students and hopeful, and then we scare the A group of Miami University visited Fort Benning was for Talawanda School District Art Teach- Association (CRSA) held a panel hell out of you about if anyone is students will attend the School her brother’s graduation from er Marie Huseman-Lindsey and Miami Tuesday to discuss the presence going to pay you to do anything,” of Americas (SOA) Watch the military. Univesity Art Museum will team up to and lack of activism on Miami he said. Vigil at Fort Benning near “I think there are nega- present PeaceWorks: Teaching Art for University’s campus. The panel focused on the Columbus, Ga. tive sides to this (because) Social Change. The presentation will “How many of you are reg- difference between social in- The peaceful protest is a it is a contentious issue consist of a 30-minute documentary at istered to vote?” Professor Rick volvement and social change. national event being held to be on a military base,” 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16 at the Mi- Momeyer asked. While the group said charity Nov. 19 to 21. It is aimed at Lancaster said. “It’s hard to ami Art Museum. Of the 15 people in the work is always good, the panel closing the SOA, according separate in a person’s mind The documentary will share Huse- room, nearly everyone raised discussed the importance of a to senior Lauren Lancaster, that they are on a military man-Lindsey’s dream to create peace their hand. deeper connection. community activist coordi- base protesting an action of throughout the world by teaching the “How many of you voted?” Miami’s Hanna House has nator for the Miami Social the military.” arts. After the documentary presentation, Momeyer asked. reported a rise in community Action Center. For those who attended the Huseman-Lindsey will explain how her Only two people raised service participation among stu- The SOA, now called the event in the past, the experi- kindergarten through sixth-grade art their hand. dents, according to Professor Western Hemisphere Insti- ence was life changing. curriculum at Talawanda has helped “There’s the answer about if ac- Thomas Dutton. tute for Security Cooperation Miami junior Ben Roda- children during her 12 years of teach- tivism is dead at Miami,” he said. “Most people do community (WHINSEC), is a U.S. De- baugh said the SOA Watch ing. A question and answer session will “Participating in the democratic service sporadically and feel good partment of Defense facility Vigil was eye opening. follow. The event is part of the Human process is not an option. Other- about it,” Dutton said. “How do that trains Latin American sol- “It brought to light issues Rights and Social Justice Program Cen- wise, democracy dies.” we get people more involved?” diers in counterinsurgency and with the United States and ter for American and World Cultures at Momeyer said he grew up in He said people need to human rights. Latin America that I hadn’t Miami. an era of protest. He had friends work together to address the According to the SOA really learned about before,” who died registering people systemic issues that have Watch website, those who at- Rodabaugh said. Anderson Hall students to vote to vote. Now his gen- tend the vigil believe human This year marks the third practice sustainability eration is not giving youth the wSee ACTIVISM, page 3 rights taught at WHINSEC time the Social Action Center are not up to par, referencing has participated in the vigil, but Students living in residence halls several war crimes and human there will be a smaller group have the opportunity to win iTunes gift rights violations committed by than in the past, with around cards, free pizza parties and other prizes SOA graduates. 12 students signed up thus far, in a competition to reduce electrical and “Graduates have committed Lancaster said. water usage in their hall. human rights crimes ranging The SOA Watch Vigil brings Anderson Hall proved to be most from drug trafficking to -tor together several social justice sustainable for the first week of the ture,” Lancaster said. groups, providing many edu- Unplugged, Untapped … Game On! While most of the students cational events throughout the sustainability competition for the week attending the vigil oppose the weekend, Rodabaugh said. ending Nov. 12. The competition, spon- SOA, others say the event is The trip will cost students sored by Housing, Dining and Guest “un-American,” said Lancast- no more than $50 and is joint Services, was started to make students er, who experienced negative funded by several programs, more aware of their electricity and wa- reactions from peers regarding including the Women’s Cen- ter use. Anderson reduced its electricity the trip. ter, the Wilkes Leadership usage by nearly 36 percent, translating “People view it as if you’re Institute, the Western Pro- to $8,695 in annual savings if the mini- anti-SOA, you’re anti-military, gram and the Hanna House, mal usage continue. which I’m definitely not, my Lancaster said. Minnich and McBride halls fol- family is in the military,” Lan- For more information about lowed close behind the winners caster said. “I think you can the trip or SOA Watch, visit with more than 24 and 25 percent EMILY ESPOSITO The Miami Student be patriotic while criticizing www.soaw.org or the Social reductions respectively. Professors and students discussed activism and awareness at Miami, your country.” Action Center located in the Eligibility depends on students who in an open forum Tuesday evening. Lancaster attended the Hanna House. pledge their names on the Facebook page. Those students will be entered to win prizes and hall-wide pizza parties. The grand prize of a hall-wide pizza party and aluminum water bottles will Association to extend Diwali celebration be awarded to the hall that demonstrates the greatest electricity and water use re- duction over a three-week period. By Lauren Ceronie Goyal said. Diwali will feature special South Indian and Raas dances at President David Hodge will an- Staff Writer Diwali has sold out for the past guests, including the Associa- Diwali. Koppera said she danced nounce the winners throughout 10 years, a fact ISA took into con- tion of Latin American Students, in Diwali last year and is excited the month of November at various Miami University’s largest sideration when making the event the Asian American Associa- to see how the event will be dif- athletic events. multicultural event is doubling two days, Goyal said. The Satur- tion, the Mergers, the Hip Hop ferent with two shows. the fun this year. day show will be available with Dance Team and Dance Theater, “We put half our lives into In the past, Diwali has been dinner as in past years, while the according to Goyal. The special this,” she said. “At some point it’s FYI held for one day, but due to in- Friday show will not include din- guests will make Diwali a mul- dance now, study for the exam creasing student interest in the ner, Goyal said. ticultural Miami event as well as later, that’s how much we care Professor accepts event, two shows will be held “Aman thought we could do a celebration of Indian culture, about putting on a good show. It’s award for research this year, said Aman Goyal, something new and push ISA to Goyal said. hectic and chaotic, but it’s totally president of the Indian Students another level with two shows,” Diwali will feature five dif- worth doing.” John Kiss, professor and chair of Association (ISA). said Diwali choreographer ferent Indian dances, accord- ISA is encouraging Greek the Miami University’s Department Miami University will be host- and dancer Shivali Viswanath. ing to Viswanath. These dances organizations and student or- of Botany, accepted the Orr E. Reyn- ing its 18th Diwali show Nov. 19 Goyal said he thinks student in- include classical, Bollywood, ganizations to attend Diwali, olds Distinguished Service Award at and 20. terest in Diwali is so high because South Indian, Bhangra and Raas, Viswanath said. the annual meeting of the American Diwali features Indian dancing the show is a fun cultural event. Viswanath said. “We want to reach out and teach Society for Gravitational and Space and cultural guests. It celebrates “Diwali is a fun way to expe- Viswanath said she is cho- a greater amount of people about Biology (ASGSB) Nov. 4 to 7 in “The Festival of Lights,” the most rience the culture of India and reographing this year’s classical our culture,” Viswanath said. Washington, D.C. important holiday celebrated by find out about the biggest holiday dance, a dance that focuses on The Friday Diwali show will Kiss served as a member of the Board Indians, Goyal said. This year, the Indians celebrate,” Goyal said. celebrating Hindu religion. start at 7 p.m., and the Saturday of Governors, president and as a pro- Diwali theme is Broadway. This “Audience members can expect Miami sophomore Vasantha show will begin at 2 p.m. Tick- gram chair for the ASGSB and is cur- theme is meant to tell the story of to see lots of colorful dances that Koppera will be performing the ets are available online and at the rently a member of the editorial board Diwali in a new and modern way, blend cultures.” classical dance, as well as the Shriver Center Box Office. of the society’s journal, Gravitational and Space Biology. Kiss was honored for his efforts in education, outreach and support of un- Miami senior to present research at international meeting dergraduates and graduate students in independent research. Kiss was famously awarded more By Amelia Carpenter Hurst studies the lactation and hormone the professors accompanying students to than $1 million by NASA for Tropi, an Campus Editor release during stress. In the experiments, the meeting. experiment that researched the effects Hurst and his two colleagues — a Miami “It’s a really wonderful opportunity for of gravity on planets. Miami University senior Tom Hurst has alumnus who graduated in fall 2009, Katie undergraduates particularly,” Callahan said. worked in a Pearson Hall laboratory for McEwen, and Seshadri — caused rats stress “It’s an absolutely fantastic opportunity to three years studying rats and mice’s reac- by placing them in a container where they see the impact of their work in the field.” tions to stress. cannot move for five minutes. They would Callahan said the students would have Now Hurst has a chance to show off his then check stress through hormone samples the chance to interact with colleagues in the (college) life’s work at the Society of Neu- and compare them before and after the rats field from other institutions who are present- roscience annual meeting Nov. 15 in San Di- experienced stress. ing the most recent research. ego, Calif. with his partner, Meera Seshadri, The process has made Hurst realize he “(There are) results that haven’t been pub- a graduate student. found his niche. Hurst applied to 10 medical lished yet,” Callahan said. “(The students “(I’ve been) working in this lab for three schools and has been accepted to several. He will be) right at the brink of current research. www.miamistudent.net years and I finally get to present it interna- hopes to become a research physician. It’s extremely exciting.” tionally,” he said. “It really showed me how much I enjoyed Hurst was meeting with his adviser for TMS The Society of Neuroscience is a non- research,” Hurst said. “It didn’t occur to me Honors and Scholars Advisory Board, who profit membership organization of basic how much I want a career in research.” suggested he apply for funding through the scientists and physicians who study the Phyllis Callahan, senior associate dean Honors Program. The Honors Program and ONLINE brain and nervous systems, according to the in the College of Arts and Science and pro- the Department of Zoology is helping to society’s website. fessor in the zoology department, is one of fund Hurst’s trip. THE MIAMI STUDENT Campus FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2010 ♦ 3

“We think someone else will fix it.” Junior Leah Scheucher focused All about art Activism on how attention on activism has continued from page 2 turned outward. “A lot of focus has shifted to in- ternational activism,” she said. created the problem in the first place. “We push international injustices “Instead of serving at the soup kitchen, but have forgone the domestic is- we need to ask why we have homeless sues like race, women’s rights and people all together,” Dutton said. sexuality education.” A group of students involved in ef- The discussion also focused on how forts to help Haiti attended the panel. to stimulate involvement. They said they feel strongly about their “What are the concerns that are issue because they share a connection going to provoke people enough to with the people of Haiti. act?” Assistant Professor Jim Hanges “(In) today’s culture we are so fo- asked. “Have we really solved all cused on ourselves,” first-year Corey the issues?” Mollette said. “People are only focused Momeyer assured the students their on America, but there are people who education is important. have it a lot worse than us.” “Don’t be discouraged that you are Senior Kelissa Hieber has partici- not out there changing the world in- pated in the Over-the-Rhine residency stantly,” he said. “You can’t make ef- program. This program involves 12 fective change until you understand.” students living and working in Over- Dutton’s two words of advice for stu- the-Rhine in Cincinnati, a neighbor- dents were “join something.” hood that struggles with homelessness He focused on a Chinese proverb: and poverty. “A journey of 1,000 miles begins with Heiber said people often do not ask a single step,” Momeyer said. “Find the why a country is struggling, but instead step that you can take.” ALLISON BACKOVSKI The Miami Student throw money at the problem. The next CRSA meeting will be Graphic design students talk about their latest collaboration project at the opening of their exhibit Thursday. “There is consistent apathy,” she said. held Nov. 30.

students who arrive late or not at all for their scheduled said. “They might not even implement the fine.” study room. If implemented, the bill urges the fine, which would be ASG “We’ve seen a lot of cancellations for the systems cur- charged to the student’s bursar bill, not be applied until continued from page 1 rently in place for reserving rooms,” Breitsch said. roughly an hour after the beginning of the reservation. Currently, students who do not show up to claim their “We’re trying to compel responsible behavior from the study rooms are not penalized and the room simply goes students,” Beitsch said. similar system, according to Breitsch. to another person, Secretary for Academic Affairs Narmar Other senators were concerned about not being able to re- “I just think it will be more efficient for everybody,” Stu- Doyle said. serve rooms at the library after the electronic system began. dent Senator first-year David Scott said. “We want students to come to the reservations on time and According to Doyle, the Academic Affairs Coalition will The current process for reserving a study room requires only reserve a room when they know they are going to use meet to redraft the bill based on these concerns, after which students to physically go to the library and talk to a librarian and when they know they can be there,” Breitsch said. it will go to the dean of University Libraries. to request a room later that day, the next day or up to two The bill proposes a fine up to $20, but Doyle said fines will Doyle said the bill needs more work, so voting may be put weeks in the future. The online system would allow students not be that high. on hold for another week. to reserve study rooms up until the end of the semester, Scott “It’s going to be somewhere between the $3 and $5 range,” If passed, the bill must be approved by either Student Af- said. Students would be limited to two study rooms a week he said. fairs Council or university senate. Then, the University Li- and one study room during finals week. Breitsch said the fee is not the focus of the legislation. braries would develop a timeline for the new system’s intro- The bill also included the possibility of a fine for “We’re just trying to give the library flexibility,” Breitsch duction, Doyle said. MIAMI New 32’’ Flat Screen TV with each signed lease* for ’11-’12 school year PROPERTIES Good through 11.20.10 www.murents.com | 513.523.9229 *signed lease including all paperwork & security deposit Friday Editor November 12, 2010 Bethany Bruner 4 Community [email protected] Burglaries spike in Oxford

By Amanda Seitz said. “I think it’s more of a random burglaries. Her residence, which sits think it’s students stealing from stu- Campus Editor thing. I think whoever’s doing these on a block of Walnut Street, was dents … in my opinion I think it’s things is randomly picking out tar- burglarized. A laptop sitting on the just random.” Rock breaks window Students living off campus may gets. They’re just trying windows kitchen table was stolen in the un- Squance said many of the crimes at off-campus house need to think twice about locking up and doors.” locked home when the burglary oc- have involved electronics and off- before leaving the house. Because of the abundance of curred in October. campus students should take steps to At around 8:40 a.m. Wednes- Oxford Police Department (OPD) electronic devices available, stu- “We have a door by the kitchen, prevent their valuables from being day, residents of 224 E. Church confirmed that they have seen an dent housing has been a target, so we think that guy opened the stolen. Squance said the suspects are St. reported a rock was thrown increase in burglaries this fall com- Squance said. door, saw the computer and left,” most likely selling the electronics. through a window of the house pared to past years. “They’ve got good stuff — good Giovinale said. “The few that have been forced sometime between 4 and 8 a.m. “I think we have a little more computers, good electronics,” Police told Giovinale and her entry, all I can say is that you lock up The rock reportedly broke the burglaries this year than we’ve Squance said. “Students are kind of housemates the burglaries, al- your computers, lock up your elec- double pane glass of the window had in the past,” OPD Sgt. Jim easy pickings.” though sporadic in nature, were oc- tronics in your room and put some and damaged a small glass pane Squance said. Squance said he has also seen curring in the general area where type of identifier on it,” Squance on a door inside the house. From Aug. 1 to Nov. 11, 38 bur- some forced entry break-ins result- they reside. said. “You have to say that it’s There are no suspects in glaries have been reported to OPD. ing in stolen possessions. “The OPD said that there have positively yours.” the case. According to Squance, the ma- In the case of two October bur- been a lot in our area and they Squance said the best pre- jority of these burglaries have been glaries reported to the Miami Uni- think it’s the same person and he vention is keeping doors and at unlocked residences. He said versity community, both were watches the houses during the day,” windows locked. Female pulls fire some of the burglaries have been at due to forced entry occurred dur- Giovinale said. “Burglars don’t have to work alarm at hospital unexpected times. ing daytime hours and involved Squance said OPD is working on too hard to steal from the students “We’re seeing them, which is kind stolen electronics. busting the burglars. in town here just because their At around 5 p.m. Wednesday, of unusual, we’re seeing them during Senior Katie Giovinale has “We’re working on several dif- doors and windows are unlocked,” a fire alarm pull station was- ac the day and some at night,” Squance been a victim of the recent spike in ferent leads,” Squance said. “I don’t Squance said. tivated at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital for the fourth time that day. Honoring local heroes According to police reports, hospital employees identified a female suspect who had exited the hospital and crossed the street. The suspect, later identified as Leasa Ludy, 49, was report- edly found across the street from the hospital. Ludy reportedly admitted to pulling the alarm twice and told officers she was upset the hospital staff refused to allow her to visit a patient in the emergency room. According to police reports, the fire alarm caused the fire depart- ment to send an ambulance and a fire truck to the scene. The alarm also inconvenienced staff and patients of the hospital. Ludy was cited with inducing panic and making false alarms before she was taken to Butler County Jail.

Officers find male ALLISON BACKOVSKI The Miami Student with head injury Oxford Mayor Richard Keebler, a veteran, speaks at a Veteran’s Day ceremony Thursday in Uptown Park.

At around 2 a.m. Tuesday, Ox- ford Police Department (OPD) officers were dispatched to 102 S. Elm St. in response to a male Uptown business landscape changes trying to enter the residence. When officers arrived, they re- portedly noticed a male with his By Ron Albritton true. Tuesday, Nov. 9, the restaurant closed. junior Sarah Josyln said. “It’s one of the few For The Miami Student face and shirt bloodied staggering The restaurant opened in February, giving dining places that were open late enough on toward them. it a nine-month life span uptown. weekends for students. Personally, I have According to police reports, Recently, numerous rumors have been “It sucks that it’s closing, it was a good never eaten there, but many of my friends blood was oozing out the right circulating in the Oxford and Miami Univer- place to work,” said senior Katie Mey, a rely on it for food because it was cheap and side of his face and spurting from sity communities about businesses uptown. former Maid-Rite employee. “The man- available many hours of the day.” his temple. These rumors are about the closing of Sta- agers are good people and I will miss While some students mourn the closure Officers reportedly performed dium Sports Bar and Grille, a well-known working there.” of another uptown restaurant, some are ex- first aid on the male, who was nightclub, and Maid-Rite, a sandwich and Maid-Rite’s closing was very abrupt and cited about the possibilities for the space later identified as a Miami shake shop. not many people knew about it. now that Maid-Rite is gone. University junior. Rumors regarding Stadium’s closure “A co-worker told me that this was our “I’m not upset about Maid-Rite closing The male reportedly could not are false. According to Alan Kyger, Ox- last week and then went and checked the because the burgers were sub par, the atmo- tell officers what had happened. ford’s economic development direc- schedule for me, I never saw it,” Mey said. sphere was undesirable and overall the es- According to police, there tor, the rumor could have stemmed from No one is really sure why the restaurant tablishment was Maid-Wrong,” sophomore was no indication the male’s the recent for rent status associated with closed. Employees speculate that business Abby Moskalik said. injuries had been sustained at Stadium’s address. wasn’t good enough for the restaurant to re- the residence. “It’s not Stadium that is for rent,” Kyger new its one-year lease and managers were Residents of the house report- said. “It is actually the property connect- not available for comment. WhileStudents nothing are can antsy be sure, to find Kyger out said what he edly told officers they were wo- ed to Stadium with the same address that Many students are on the fence about the haswill spokengo in next. to the property managers and ken by the male banging on the is for rent.” closing of Maid-Rite. they have spoken with door and they did not know him. However, the rumors regarding Maid-Rite are “It’s a bummer that they are closing,” are interested in the location. Around the same time, a Miami several people who University Police Department of- ficer reportedly noticed that the glass door to Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop had been broken. Student Community Relations Commission fills vacancies According to police reports, of- ficers found blood, hair and a pair of glasses at Maid-Rite. By Gabriel Grollmus tension between students and Ox- known to previously cause tension. “The reason for some vacancies For The Miami Student It also reportedly appeared as ford residents, allowing them to live “There was so much tension be- is that people just come and go,” though a head had gone through together peacefully. tween students and non-students, Blackburn said. “Someone may the glass door. Three previously vacant spots The many responsibilities of the they needed a task force to relieve move away or may have other rea- The male reportedly told offi- have been filled on the Student SCRC include the enforcement of that tension,” Burke said. “The main sons for leaving that could create va- cers he wore glasses and had them Community Relations Commission laws and monitoring of trash, noise, thing I think the committee does is cancies in the committee, but many with him earlier in the night. (SCRC) for the City of Oxford. safety and parking. The history of it looks for issues between students can fill vacant spots. Townspeople, Officers also reportedly no- “The three vacancies were filled the SCRC said the monitoring of and non-students and finds ways to people at large in the community, ticed a blood trail heading west by citizens of Oxford,” City Coun- trash includes observing events such solve these issues.” representatives from Talawanda or from Maid-Rite, which ended at cil Representative Bob Blackburn as parties that occur on campus and Students see the value in the Miami University and others can fill 102 S. Elm St. said. “One is a past administrator what is left after those parties. SCRC’s mission. any vacancies.” The life squad reportedly trans- for a hospital, one is a former en- “We’ve looked at beer pong “I think having such a commit- According to Burke, the SCRC ported the male to McCullough- gineer and one represents property parties and what kind of residue tee is a great thing,” junior Andy keeps students involved. Hyde Memorial Hospital. owners for the City of Oxford. With is left in yards after beer pong,” Farquis said. “It’s important that as “This is, I believe, the only com- OPD officers are continuing to a variety of backgrounds, every- Burke said. students we respect the local com- mission that is really geared to the investigate this incident. one brings something different to Problems stem from differing munity. They were here first, we’re students,” Burke said. “The com- the commission.” attitudes of what responsible be- just visiting. It’s important to fill any mission is really about students and According to The History of havior means, according to the his- vacancies quickly to keep peace in community interaction.” THE MIAMI STUDENT the Student Community Relations tory document. The document says the community.” The SCRC generally meets no Commission, a document provided students don’t understand the value According to Blackburn, the va- less than once a month during the www.miamistudent.net by Bobbe Burke, the coordina- that Oxford residents place on safety, cancies on the committee could academic year. The next meeting tor of off-campus affairs, the goal privacy, peace and quiet. have occurred for a number of for the SCRC will be Dec. 3 at Lane ONLINE of the commission is to relieve Differing opinions have been different reasons. Public Library. Editor Hunter Stenback Friday [email protected] Features November 12, 2010 5

By Ethan Carey For The Miami Student Sacrifices It’s a career kids dream about and college students fear, but for John McCandless, Miami University Police Department (MUPD) According to McCandless, every time there is movement up a chief, it’s just another day on the job. notch on a career ladder there has to be some kind of a tradeoff. The “I typically get in every morning between 6:30 and 7 a.m. and I chief admitted there were tradeoffs with his own family life. read all the reports,” McCandless said. “The weekend is obviously a “For me and most people, higher positions will cause you to miss little busier, but (on) Monday I go through the reports and if there is stuff,” McCandless said. “If you ask my kids, they will tell you I something that I think is going on, I pull the reports.” wasn’t always there to see their soccer or football games. I think the According to McCandless, if a specific incident catches his time that you have to put into your job is the hardest thing, but I am eye, he must report the occurrence to other administrators within not the only one who experiences that.” the university. His son agrees that it was sometimes hard for his dad to make it “I’ll usually call my boss, the vice president, the dean of students to events. and Claire Wagner of communications,” McCandless said. “(I con- “My dad was very good at attending my senior soccer games, but tact) this core group of people just to make sure everyone is aware of there were many times when he couldn’t come on family vacations what’s going on.” because of nightshifts or other work obligations,” Miami junior Matt A typical day for McCandless involves reviewing police reports McCandless said. and meeting with students and organizations, but the chief is never Chief McCandless said family is not the only aspect of life that is really off duty. impacted in the line of duty. The hardest part of any police position “When the weekends roll around, I joke that I am always on call,” is delivering bad news because it can affect the officer personally, McCandless said. “On Thursday, Friday or Saturday night it’s not he said. unusual for me to get a call anywhere from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., which is “Sadly, I’ve had to tell some parents about the loss of their sons or fine because that’s what my job is. It’s kind of a 24/7 job, but there is daughters. It’s never any fun talking to roommates or friends, but I some down time on spring and summer breaks when I can take some have experienced that through all policing, not just here on campus,” time off if I wanted to.” McCandless said. “It’s the worst part of the job because I can’t imag- For McCandless, the busy schedule is not always overbearing. ine losing a child. Life will never be the same.” “I have always loved the job, but you have to go into it knowing that you can’t always have the personal life that you want outside,” Teaching through experience McCandless said. “I have wonderful people that work for me that I can call and take care of things.” Chief McCandless has also been teaching classes at Miami’s Ham- ilton campus for the past four years. Criminal Justice 211 is an A-to-Z Early career organized policing course that talks about all of the embassies of the federal government and how they came into the United States. McCandless has been in law enforcement for 28 years and has “The class has evolved from business students to criminal justice been the MUPD chief for the last six. students because they have built the criminal justice program to the “I worked for 22 years up in Michigan before I got here (to Mi- point where I only have a few students who are not criminal justice ami),” McCandless said. “I chose to become a police officer prob- majors,” McCandless said. “There is a different level of interest be- ably because I have an older brother who is in the field and it kind of cause I expose them to different speakers and what the field entails.” looked like it was something different. It wasn’t just a desk job.” A fair percentage of the Hamilton program consists of working McCandless received his undergraduate degree from Ferris State adults. McCandless likes the fact that there is a mix of traditional University and his master’s degree in public administration from students and non-traditional students in his class. Western Michigan University. McCandless taught a class at the police academy in Michigan be- More than anything else, McCandless looked up to his brother fore he came to Miami. He enjoyed teaching and liked interacting James and what he did. James is no longer in law enforcement, but with students at Michigan State University. he first got McCandless interested in the field. “I now get to expose the students to what happens at MUPD, and “I think for me, watching my brother helped to prepare for my many people don’t always know what goes on around here,” Mc- policing career,” the chief said. “I knew there were goofy hours and Candless said. “I’ve got the material that you are expected to cover midnight shifts, so I already knew what to expect. I think the secret from the book, but then I also can talk about real life experiences for me was knowing what it was going to be like before I got into it, from the programs that I am involved in or bring in individuals from and there was no disappointment.” the field to speak that can further explain their profession because I don’t know everything.” Coming to Miami McCandless said his class is different because the students are able to interact to see what they do and don’t like. The entire process of finding a chief position took McCandless “It isn’t really him standing up and lecturing to the students, which about 18 months total. He was a finalist for six different areas, includ- is what I really like about the class,” sophomore Paige Saurber said. ing the University of Utah, Shippensburg University and University When looking back at his professional career, McCandless is of North Florida. amazed because he wasn’t a great student. He received average “When you search for this type of job, it’s kind of a lengthy process grades but was never afraid of hard work and always did what was and they narrow it down to two or three people,” McCandless said. asked of him. “They will typically fly you out or get you out to where they’re at and “I think when you do those things, good things will happen for you have to take a look and see if it is a good fit for you.” you,” junior Kelly Spurlock said. “If you have had a good profes- For the positions in which McCandless thought he would have sional life, you should have nothing to complain about.” been a good fit, he was not one of the successful candidates. There With a fulfilling career path, McCandless believes law enforce- were also some job offers he turned down because he didn’t believe ment has been a good choice and continues to be a good choice it would be a good fit, whether it was the organization or geographi- for him. cally it wasn’t going to be a good place to live. “I think that all Miami students really are a cut above,” McCa- “When Miami came up, I was also the finalist for the University ndless said. “I like interacting with them because they are very of Utah, which is a gorgeous place,” McCandless said. “I was actu- polite and very courteous with a good upbringing. For me, com- ally offered the chief position at both campuses at the same time. ing to a quality place like Miami has been Because I have some family up in Michigan, I just thought that this very fortunate.” was better.” McCandless said while moving from Michigan to southern Ohio was a long distance, he decided Utah was much too far. “I really liked the university, the people and I’m only about five hours from where I grew up,” McCandless said. “I’m only about a half a day’s drive to my relatives because my family is mostly located in the midwest.” McCandless said the fact that each day is different is what he loves most about his job. “I really do enjoy helping people, (and) we can impact people in a positive way,” McCandless said. “I think that Miami is a unique place for students to come and our officers want to make it the best experience.”

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➤ EDITORIAL ➤ LETTER The following pieces, written by the editorial editors, reflect the majority opinion of the editorial board. Faculty cuts compromise Skunk tips for students Miami education under siege Removal of rail At Miami University, one can expect to re- In regards to the article about the skunk ceive an excellent education and unwavering problem in the Mile Square, here are a cou- support from the faculty. I have found this ple of important things to remember and funding unfortunate to be the strength of the university. When I some updates: think of the exceptional professors that are 1) As funny as it may be, refrain from t his first news conference after If provided the option of simply pur- here, I can’t help but feel disgruntled when dumping cat food and other edible treats Abeing elected to office, Ohio Gov- chasing a ticket and hopping on, many the university announces faculty job cuts. in your neighbor’s yards. The cat food ernor-elect John Kasich announced halt- people would find it more appealing After all, aren’t these the people that make attracts skunks. ing the project to create a statewide pas- to ride a train for an afternoon trip to Miami great? 2) Make sure to close the lids on your gar- senger railway was one Columbus than having Listen, we know that the university is $40 bage cans and dumpsters. Don’t place trash of his top priorities. Rail lines should to sit behind the wheel million underwater. We know that much of bags on the ground. The project, a $400 for hours. A train also the university’s bill every year is faculty 3) Be careful about feeding feral cats inten- million federally funded be evaluated as has the potential to salaries. We know Miami has a more diverse tionally. That food draws skunks, and skunks initiative, was intended a transportation decrease the number array of majors than many colleges. So, the upset your neighbors. to establish freight option and it is a of car accidents, as Strategic Priorities Task Force recommends 4) If you know a skunk lives under your transportation between shame that Ohio’s fewer drivers mean closing up the leaks in the system. Faculty home or on your property, call your rental Cincinnati, Columbus less congestion and will have to be let go. Some of our liberal arts company. They should help you get the and Cleveland. Kasich project may road hazards. education will have to be compromised. It’s problem fixed. believes the cost would be halted. Ultimately, although all for the good of the university, no? The city is setting up its first skunk far exceed the benefit it may be expensive But wait a second here. What about the hu- traps soon in the alley that runs between and citizens would not utilize a train. now, the rail project would be an invest- man toll? These are jobs that people depend the 200 blocks of South Poplar and South The editorial board of The Miami Stu- ment for the future. on. Besides, it wasn’t their decision to hire Main streets. dent is disappointed in the dissolution It is plausible that, if a success, other themselves, was it? The city may not have the resources to of the railway project. While it certainly cities would adopt rail systems to con- The Miami bureaucracy loves to point out extend the effort to other areas of the Mile would be costly to construct a rail sys- nect with Ohio’s main system, and that one thing that will never be compromised Square, so do not be afraid to contact your tem, there would be many benefits to America would be on its way to creating is the undergraduate education of Miami, but landlord about what he or she can do if you implementing such a transportation op- more efficient routes of transportation. cutting faculty jobs does just that. know a skunk is living on your property. tion and the board believes Ohio citizens Europe’s rail system is a prime example Why are there no consequences for the would utilize its services. of effective mass transportation and people who overloaded the budget in the first Matthew Ciccone With a railway installment and its po- should be considered. place? Faculty didn’t hire themselves, and Secretary for Off-Campus Affairs tential success, Ohio would demonstrate While it may not be possible in the they weren’t the ones who made the mistake. [email protected] its quest and commitment to offering current financial state of the country, rail Maybe there are other job cuts that would more efficient options for its citizens lines should be evaluated as a transporta- make more sense. and visitors. The state would not only at- tion option and it is a shame that Ohio’s tract new people and business, but also project may be halted. David Small provide much-needed jobs for those cur- The board hopes Kasich and the state [email protected] rently unemployed. of Ohio will continue to look for cost- With a railroad, travel and tourism to saving initiatives and work for the ben- ➤ the major cities in Ohio would increase. efit of citizens in the coming year. Ev- Write us Not only would taking a train be less ery option must be considered to keep expensive than driving or flying, but it Ohio strong and healthy, especially in All letters must be signed in order to be printed. would be more enjoyable. difficult times. Please send letters via e-mail to:

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ssociated Student Government allows students to view, from the com- Ais working on a proposal to cre- fort of their rooms, the availability of Appreciation for university support ate an online system for reserving washers and dryers. From the library study rooms at King Library. Cur- perspective, a system like this would To Miami University administration, Marilyn (Stephen’s mom), his dad, brother rently, rooms must allow students to re- staff, faculty, students and especially and sister on the sad day when they visited be reserved in person quest specific rooms friends living at Symmes Hall: to pack up his room was truly comforting at the front desk at Especially for and be able to view As an aunt who is mourning the loss of for all of them. The fact that the Miami King. The new bill, if group meetings, room availability. my precious, amazing nephew Stephen University student body presented a proc- passed, would allow being able to Not only would it Fenstemaker and on behalf of Stephen’s lamation honoring Stephen’s life and see- students to go online save time, but it might family, I want to extend my sincere ap- ing so many of his college friends make the at any time to request a arrange for make the process eas- preciation to all of you who expressed in trip to attend the viewing and funeral was study area. a designated ier and more manage- so many ways your sympathy and love quite simply wonderful. Although the bill is study area in able for library staff. toward Stephen. I had actually spoken with Stephen just still in its preliminary advance would As with any new Needless to say, these past days have hours before the tragic accident that took stages, the editorial program, there will been so painful and shocking, yet through his life. We talked about school, his class- board of The Miami make the process be concerns and a the actions and comforting words commu- es and his new friends. He was so happy Student endorses much more learning curve if the nicated by so many of you we have been and really enjoying college life. I will al- the idea of an online convenient. bill is passed. The able to celebrate those wonderful qualities ways cherish that conversation and we system. Students are idea of having a fine that Stephen possessed, qualities that all of will all cherish his wonderful time spent at busy and often don’t for students who you obviously were able to recognize. Miami University. have the opportunity to make the trip fail to claim a reserved study room The poster that hung in Stephen’s room Thank you, and God bless all of you. to King to reserve a room. Especially is understandable. at Symmes Hall signed by his college for group meetings, being able to ar- However, there must also be con- friends was a wonderful tribute to him. Laurie Wolfe range for a designated study area in sideration for the cost of the penalty, The caring way members of your admin- (Stephen’s Aunt Laurie) advance would make the process much which should be reasonable. istration greeted and helped my sister [email protected] more convenient. Any opportunity to offer students The board offers the idea of creating more convenient options should cer- a system similar to the E-Suds mod- tainly be considered, and this bill is a el in place in residence halls, which viable prospect for the library’s future. The Miami Student GOT OPINIONS? Oldest university newspaper in the United States, established 1826

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➤ A GRAIN OF SALT ➤ PERSPECTIVE ➤ PERCEIVING REALITY Searching The death for optimism BCS reign ends of leisure MICHAEL SOLOMON In the wake of the past few weeks, reading it seems much of our political future is going to play out because of the There’s something that’s scenarios as to who can po- out across the country, which decisions that were very obvious in the top five tentially play in the national is closing the performance If you are perusing this column made. Between ral- teams in the Week 11 Bowl title game in Glendale, Ariz., gap between teams like Ala- right now and therefore holding a lies for sanity and/or Championship Series stand- but one thing looks to be al- bama and pistol formation- newspaper in your hands, you are fear, mid-term elec- ings in college football. most certain: There will be happy Nevada (ranked 21st in among a population tions, suspensions Yes, the scarlet and grey of a new team in the national the BCS standings). For all of of this campus that of news commen- The Ohio State University title game. Unless the end of you playoff-wanting college cares enough about tators, the resur- are nowhere to be seen (Go the season takes a very, and football fans, this “closing of reading to at least gence of President Blue) and preseason favorite I mean very unlikely turn, the gap” is really good news. browse the 500 to George W. Bush in Alabama is struggling might- we are finally going to see With all of this being said, 700 word articles John the media and still- ily to stay in the top 10, but different schools playing for it’s time for a playoff system provided. Though Luckoski hushed rumors of there is a bigger picture here. the title. to be put in place. This is the newspapers are de- a Clinton-style at- Where on earth are the “pow- It surely has been the year only true way to see which signed to inform, tempt at the impeachment of Obama, erhouses” that we are used to of the underdog for sports fans team is the best in the coun- Karli they also provide a it seems to be a precarious political seeing at the top of the rank- (Thank you, San Francisco try. We are most likely going Kloss means of entertain- time for the country. In making sense ings? Where is Florida? Tex- Giants and Butler Bulldogs). to have an undefeated team ment and often dis- of our struggle, our position is most as? How about those Sooners Think about the teams that sitting at home and looking in traction. When I want a break from distinctly defined by what people are from Oklahoma? have made an appearance in on the national championship pretending to take notes in class, searching for. Here are your top five the BCS standings so far this game in January. They are I usually glance through The New Clearly, to some degree, the GOP teams this week in the BCS: year. Baylor, which has never unbeaten, and they deserve a York Times Global or BBC online found what it was looking for-control Oregon, Auburn, Texas Chris- won a Big 12 championship chance to play in the cham- (after checking Facebook first, let’s over the House of Representatives-as tian University (TCU), Boise in football, made its first ap- pionship game just as much be honest) because reading for me is well as a message of a “mandate from State and Louisiana State pearance in the BCS stand- as any other team in college a pleasant diversion. Though many the American people” and a “ref- University (LSU). You could ings earlier this year after a football. We saw this last year of us read newspapers, how many of erendum on Obama.” Meanwhile, argue LSU is a powerhouse, win over Texas. Yep, that’s with Boise State and TCU. you can remember the last time you Democrats haven’t managed to find but what about Oregon, Au- right, Texas, to hold a short- Both were undefeated after read an actual book simply for your any clear message in fighting for the burn, TCU and Boise State? lived lead in the conference’s the regular season. Sure, Tex- own enjoyment? political positions even after they’ve These teams have emerged south division. Mississippi as and Alabama had a harder As college students, it sometimes lost them. over the last couple of years State, which is always over- schedule and may have been feels as though we are surrounded Now, as the right moves energeti- as contenders — or in Au- shadowed by conference foes the better teams, but why let by words. Between all of my classes cally forward, it seems to be starting burn’s case, this year — but such as Alabama and Arkan- a computer judge that? In a (assuming I actually complete all of its new quest to repeal and stop any they are not powerhouses like sas, is 7-2 this year and ranked time when college football is my assigned readings) I’m looking attempt at what Obama would call the Michigan or Ohio State 19th in the BCS standings this seeing a lot of new teams en- at tackling an average of 300 pages progress and, if possible, create sub- programs. A powerhouse week. For all of you Big Ten ter the BCS standings week weekly. There are most likely stu- committees to begin investigations program has history and tradi- fans, Michigan State is 9-1 in and week out, it’s time for dents out there whose reading load on such issues as the bank bailout, the tion and is near the top of the and contending for a confer- a playoff system to be put in quite exceeds mine. I am also in the economic stimulus and potentially standings every season. No ence title. The level of talent place. middle of two other fiction books health care reform. disrespect to the Ducks, Bron- among college football teams Move over powerhouses, just for funsies. Why on earth would This gives a sense of what conser- cos, Horned Frogs or Tigers, is beginning to become spread there’s a new sheriff in town. I want to do any reading that isn’t vatives are looking for as the elec- but these programs are not mandatory? Because analytical read- tions quickly become a distant mem- considered powerhouses. ing is one of the most valuable skill ory. Meanwhile, the left just wants to There are many different SOLOMON is sports editor for The Miami Student sets a person can carry throughout keep things within its control, at least the course of his or her life. until the next election in two years. Sure, we all read for class, but Whether or not a clear message can ➤ how many of us actually enjoy what be born from that remains unknown. ESSAY we’re reading? Throughout all of this partisan The fact is, by the time our work searching for how to win and who to is done for the day or the week, pret- blame, the most important thing to Challenging the continuation ty much the least enticing activity ask is what the American people are (right after scrubbing the bathroom looking for. Approximately 27 mil- tiles with a toothbrush) is more read- lion people in our country are still of legalized discrimination ing. When we have free time, we looking for employment. Approxi- turn on the TV, fire up the Xbox or mately 50,000 American families are There is no doubt that, as Bob Dy- reasons of personal religious belief and just crash for a few hours, but we looking for their loved ones to come lan so aptly put it, “the times, they morality associated with the religion of those do not pick up a book. This is just home from Iraq, and 100,000 from are a-changing.” making the laws, the government supports one more bad habit we pick up dur- Afghanistan. Approximately 59 mil- This is especially true in terms of the po- discrimination and inequality. ing our collegiate years bouncing lion Americans are in need of health litical and social atmosphere of the United In his ruling in the overturning of Propo- between intensive studies and self- insurance, something they would cer- States in the last few years. sition 8 in California in July, Judge Vaughn indulgence. Most do not think about tainly seek if they could afford it. By looking at the cases that have been Walker said, “Proposition 8 places the force the multitude of benefits to be gained Some people were looking to win working their way of law behind stigmas from consistent reading habits. elections. Others were looking to through the court sys- against gays and les- Though this may come off as a restore sanity. One was looking to tems in the last few bians, including: gays public service announcement (or donate money to politicians without years, one can see a While things have and lesbians do not perhaps a Reading Rainbow com- disclosing it, and still another simply shift is occurring in the changed for the better in have intimate relation- mercial), the importance of reading wants to regain some sense of dignity way certain sociopoliti- many respects, it is still ships similar to hetero- cannot be stressed enough. It ex- in a world still hostile to him. Still cal issues are viewed sexual couples; gays pands your vocabulary, knowledge others quietly entertain means of dis- among the general pop- true that inequality exists and lesbians are not as base, conceptual abilities and even enfranchising the current president. ulation — for example, and is a very real part good as heterosexuals; writing abilities. The books don’t There has been a lot of searching over sexuality and the ac- of the lives of everyone and gay and lesbian have to be impressive or award win- these last few weeks, and certainly cepted gender roles who is not white, male, relationships do not de- ning (i.e. dull and obscure) either. I some found what they were look- within society. serve the full recogni- am not ashamed to admit that I have ing for. The victory they discovered Traditionally in and increasingly more tion of society.” picked up some of my favorite $5 shouldn’t have any impact upon the American society men important, straight. Yes, people are words from the occasional chick lit direction our country needs to take. work and women stay in entitled to their in- book or trashy romance novel. With In the end, the Rally to Restore the home. dividual beliefs, but every book you read, you gain a new Sanity didn’t really help to reshape Men and women are they are also en- perspective, a different take on an our public discourse. I don’t think supposed to get married and have children titled to “life, liberty and the pursuit old story and a jolt of creative energy Keith Olbermann really felt any and strive to live the American dream. of happiness.” right to your cranium. consequence from an entire two-day Throughout the past century, these things No one could argue that laws like Proposi- In June 2010, the U.S. Department suspension. After seeing George W. have constantly been challenged and broken tion 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act pro- of Labor published its 2009 survey Bush on television for the first time apart, as women gained the right to vote, mote these foundational values. of American time use through the in almost two years, I really don’t pursue careers outside of those expected of However, the sentiment behind these Bureau of Labor Statistics. Televi- think he’ll ever find that redemption them and gained pay equal to that of their laws is not the most important aspect of sion was the highest ranked leisure through history he is hoping for. Most male co-workers. this struggle. activity practiced by Americans, with of all, I don’t see how another des- The same is true for people of races that Whatever the feelings behind a law and an average of 2.8 hours a day. Other perate inquisition into determining are identified as non-white. no matter how vehemently a group of people leisure activities like sports and so- whether someone “(did or) did not While things have changed for the better believes something like gay marriage is right cializing were included, but the last have sexual relations” with a woman in many respects, it is still true that inequal- or wrong, it is the job of our legislators and on the list was, unsurprisingly, read- will benefit our country. In the end, ity exists and is a very real part of the lives judges to uphold the laws and guidelines set ing. Americans age 15 to19 spend an that seems to be what we will al- of everyone who is not white, male, and in- forward in the Constitution and protect the average of five minutes per weekend ways concern ourselves with, rather creasingly more importantly, straight. rights and livelihood of the nation’s citizens. day reading. This is appalling. than what we should be actually Society is moving toward the acceptance This means all citizens, regardless of sex- Every tour guide who goes through looking for. of members of the LBGTQ community, but ual orientation, race, religion or any other of King Library points out all three I too am looking for something. I fear and hate maintain a place in the hearts of these factors that are so frequently divisive. shelves of our leisure reading section am simply looking for some sense of many of our nation’s citizens. Facing challenges like finding solutions to and then makes a point to mention peace and catharsis through all of this This has led to the establishment of leg- our issues with health care, global warming, that as a Miami University student turmoil. All I want to find is the small islation such as Proposition 8 in California, the increasingly evident need for alternative you will never touch a single book glimmer of hope that reminds us that which was rightfully overturned in August. energy sources, an unstable economy and on that shelf, a sad but true fact that members of our military will one Laws like this and official policies like fluctuating global tensions, we continue to we can fix. Pick a topic that intrigues day be home, our unemployed will Don’t Ask Don’t Tell institutionalize hate focus on discriminating people and hating you, a mystery that confounds you or eventually have jobs, our sick will be and discrimination in a way not unlike the that which is different. even a story that will just make you taken care of and our system still at Jim Crow laws of years past. The court system can help put an end to feel good with its cheesy ending. its core is functional. These laws and policies do nothing but this. Yes, there will always be hatred and Even Oprah, who might be scary in There are probably those who seek to deny people the rights granted to fear in the world, but the possibility is real a lot of aspects, still does pick some would say that’s too much to ask. them in the Constitution. that, at least in terms of legislation regarding good books and inspires millions to Perhaps it’s a hope only an idealist The United States was founded on the idea the rights of people often labeled as outsid- read them. would maintain. But even in the face that all men were created equal and the first ers and minorities, the government could end So, even if you only have time to of building political tension as the settlers on the continent were, for the most the legal perpetuation of that hate and fear. make it through a few extracurricular gap between rich and poor widens part, people fleeing religious persecution. books a semester, make the effort to while the middle class slowly fades In passing laws that essentially re- Alice Ladrick pick out a novel or two and set aside away, I am going to keep looking. It’s voke the rights of U.S. citizens due to [email protected] a little time each day to read. Only the only way forward. good things can come of it. Friday News 513-529-2257 November 12, 2010 Editorial 513-529-2259 8 Advertising 513-529-2210 FYI Page Fax 513-529-1893 The Miami Student Notice For Rent Apartments

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who experience similar threats to call process,” Elliott said. 2010 that involved an attack on a gay 911 immediately rather than waiting Oxford Police Department Sgt. student uptown is also being consid- INVESTIGATION to report them. Jim Squance said officers are trained ered in this process, Elliott said. FOOTBALL continued from page 1 “If you feel threatened in any in dealing with hate crimes and di- According to Elliott, the CRC has continued from page 1 way, call,” Elliott said. “We cer- versity issues and it is a topic they been meeting for two years and has tainly don’t want things to result in a constantly revisit. been considering similar issues for “We’re working with them to find physical assault.” “We’re constantly updating our some time. Elliott said he was un- Division alongside Temple and out ways that we can prevent similar While there haven’t been any defi- training,” Squance said. “One of the aware, however, if hate-stemmed Ohio universities. The other two instances of hatred and intolerance in nite programs put in place yet, Elliott things our training includes is diver- crimes have been a problem in Ox- contenders will face off Nov. 16 our community,” Elliott said. said the necessary actions will be sity … It’s a never-ending process ford in the past. in Philadelphia on ESPN2. Most importantly, Elliott said the taken to prevent future hate crimes. when it comes to police work.” “Unless it’s brought to our atten- “This was a huge win, espe- city is trying to encourage students “It’s more of an educational An incident that occurred in April tion, we wouldn’t know,” he said. cially when you are trying to turn a program around,” Cook said. “(The team) bought into Coach Haywood’s program and this game personified that. When you’re This was the icing on the cake for this season. Now we need finished reading to make sure that we keep our mind focused on winning the SUDOKU, MAC East.” The ’Hawks did not allow The Miami Student, the Falcons to get a first down in the first quarter and took a please recycle! 14-7 lead into the half after a page 8. bad punt snap toward the end of the second quarter led to a Miami touchdown. Miami extended its lead when redshirt sophomore quarterback Zac Dysert hit freshman wide out Nick Harwell for a 22-yard touchdown pass with less than three minutes remaining in the third quarter. Poor execution by the Miami defense in the fourth quarter led to two Falcon scores, tying the game at 21. The Miami offense was also unable to capitalize on an inter- ception by freshman cornerback Dayonne Nunley when Cook missed a 41-yard field goal to start the fourth quarter. The interception was Nun- ley’s team-high fourth pick of the year and adds to his stellar season. After two punts, a fumble and a missed field goal in their first four drives of the fourth, the RedHawks stole the momen- tum from the Falcons with just more than two minutes remain- ing in the game. Redshirt soph- omore cornerback D.J. Brown intercepted a pass from Falcon freshman quarterback Matt Schilz at the Bowling Green 37-yardline, eventually set- ting up Cook’s game-winning field goal. Senior running back Thomas Merriweather ran very effec- tively, racking up 91 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries, while Dysert had his first rushing touchdown of the season along with one through the air. Harwell had another solid game, finishing with 10 re- ceptions for 125 yards and one touchdown. The freshman sensation has been on fire his last five games, catching 43 balls for 600 yards to go with four touchdowns. “The blocking schemes and plays (we run) have given me more time to run my routes and get open,” Harwell said. “It was a big game, but we treated it like all of the other games. We know how to finish, at least in pressure situations, but we need to learn how to put teams down in the fourth quarter.” Defensively, sophomore line- backer Evan Harris led Miami with nine tackles, including two for a loss, while redshirt junior linebacker Jerrell Wedge had eight tackles. The defensive line played a decisive role in this game as well, pressuring Schilz through- out the game, including two con- secutive sacks late in the fourth quarter by redshirt junior defen- sive lineman Jordain Brown and redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Jason Semmes. The two sacks forced BGSU to punt after recovering a fum- ble deep in Miami territory. Despite the big win, the Red- Hawks still have things to work on going into their last two games of the season. “We have a lot to improve on,” Cook said. “We are al- ready in position to win the MAC East and we have so much to work on. We are going to come to work and go get a MAC championship.”

THE MIAMI STUDENT ONLINEwww.miamistudent.net Friday Editor 10 November 12, 2010 Michael Solomon Sports [email protected] That’s Mr. MEN’S BASKETBALL NEXT HOME GAME: 6 p.m. Friday vs. Towson University Irrelevant Tigers are first test for ’Hawks to you By Alex Butler last year. This may be the most con- Senior Staff Writer fident team that I’ve seen in a while Rob and they didn’t have a great record Déjà vu. A year ago at this time, the last two or three years, but this Johnson the Miami University RedHawk bas- year they have a chance to be really ketball team was preparing to play good. They are very good athletes. the Towson University Tigers. As Their athleticism is as good as ours Under they peered on Tiger tape, everyone or better.” Review knew another cat was on the prowl. Towson brings “tough East Coast Three days later, they would travel kids” to the court, according to to Lexington and battle the No. 4 Coles. reams hang in the balance. University of Kentucky Wildcats. The ’Hawks’ muscle will flex DPlayers wait to hear their The RedHawks’ defense flattened this season without their former name announced on national televi- the Tigers that November, Friday the leader, Kenny Hayes, who walked sion and for a shot to play in the big 13th, 82-71, spurring a three-game to a diploma. Three seniors, Nick league. Hundreds of prospects will losing skid. Winbush, Antonio Ballard and Sean go undrafted, but only one can bare- Friday, the Red and White open Mock, have to fill that void and vo- ly miss those ranks and be crowned up the season slate with those same calize headship. Ballard will start out Mr. Irrelevant. Tigers. This time, they want to keep doing it from the bench, as he is at The title of Mr. Irrelevant is given their eyes focused on a good start at least two weeks away from action each year to the last player drafted Millett Hall, even if the next team with an injury. into the NFL, a tradition that began on the schedule is the 2010 na- Winbush led by example in in 1976. tional champion Duke University Saturday’s exhibition with 19 The “winner” and his family are Blue Devils. points. The arc ace was 5-6 from invited to spend a week in Newport A Durham diversion won’t keep three-point land and wants netting Beach, Calif., where they can enjoy Head Coach Charlie Coles’ team nylon Friday. a golf tournament and a special cer- from being focused this time. “Kenny was a great player and emony dedicated to the afterthought “We can’t worry about going we are definitely going to miss him of almost every NFL team. to Durham,” Coles said. “A lot of this year,” Winbush said. “I think we The ceremony consists of a roast, people are excited not because they have some pieces where we can def- where the player receives the Lows- think we can beat Duke, but just initely fill in for him. We have some man Trophy (a blatant rip off of because we are going down there good guards and good players all the equally coveted Heisman Tro- … We have to make sure that we around. I think we are going to make phy) and ceremony goers give the know who we are and that we are the adjustment just fine.” player advice. solid defensively.” Coles said freshman Quinten Unfortunately, for most of the Ir- The Red and White were any- Rollins and big men Vince Legarza MICHAEL GRIGGS The Miami Student relevants, the fun ends there. thing but solid in Maryland last and Drew McGhee look promis- Sophomore guard Orlando Williams looks for two points against Ohio Northern University Nov. 6. The typical Mr. Irrelevant usu- year, allowing the Tigers to shoot ing heading into the season. Rollins ally spends his short-lived NFL more than 50 percent from the field is one of the “best defenders that averaging 9.9 points and 8.9 re- Tip off is set for 6 p.m Nov. 12 at career bouncing around from team and see their star Calvin Lee score the program has had in a while,” bounds per game in 2009. Millett Hall. to team, playing on practice squads 25 points. Coles said. “We definitely have to make some Coles knows his players are aware and falling off the depth chart be- “We are definitely going to have to “I think we’ve got the potential to adjustments,” Winbush said. “Look- of what they have to do. fore being cut and becoming even redeem ourselves,” Coles said. “First be really, really good on defense,” ing back to last year, we let them “I’ve always said it to them, so I more irrelevant than before. Some of all, the same thing that bothered Winbush said. “Everybody sees that penetrate too much. We have to do don’t need to say it no more,” Coles don’t even make it that far. us last year when we played Tow- as really important to our team.” a better job in the middle as well as said. “They know what we need to Surprisingly, the seemingly son is the same thing we face again Tiger forward Robert Nwank- the post play. I think we are scouting do. We have to come out of that game household names of Tevita Ofahen- this year. They are a very confident wo could clog the paint. Nwank- them pretty good, so hopefully we 1-0. We have to go out there and win gaue and Ramzee Robinson are lost group of guys despite their record wo is the best returning starter, come out with a ‘W’ on Friday.” it. That’s as simple as it gets.” on the average person who doesn’t know every draft pick ever. Two of the past 10 last round HOCKEY NEXT HOME GAME: 8:05 p.m. Friday vs. Univerisity of Alaska Fairbanks picks are still active on NFL ros- ters, and only 2009’s Ryan Succop, kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, RedHawks host Nanooks in key series is starting. Sept. 4, the Detroit Lions released Mr. Irrelevant 2010 edi- tion, Tim Toone, only to add him By Alex Butler RedHawks dropped to No. 3 and No. 4 accord- “Friday we were very disappointed,” Miele Senior Staff Writer back onto their practice squad the ing to USCHO.com. The Red and White had said. “We couldn’t blame anybody but our- next day. its worst weekend woes yet with a loss, tie and selves because we just didn’t compete like we Ryan Hoag proved irrelevant Boston University is on top again. a shootout loss to the Ferris State University should. Saturday night we had a lot of char- not only to the Oakland Raiders, This time it’s the USA Today college hockey Bulldogs, resulting in a fall from media glory. acter. We really took it to them. We only gave but again in the fourth season of poll that headlines, as the Miami University “We want to redeem ourselves,” senior Pat them five scoring chances the whole game. The Bachelorette when DeAnna Cannone said. “It puts a chip on our shoulder We were happy with Saturday even though we Pappas denied him a rose in the to get back to winning.” didn’t get the win in the shootout.” second episode. Standing nose to nose at center ice will be To come out with wins, the Red and White Despite the long list of last picks the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The Nano- defense must push around the senior-freshman in the NFL draft, the honor was first oks (6-3-1, 3-2-1 Central Collegiate Hockey duo of Kevin Petovello and Cody Kunyk. bestowed on Kelvin Kirk in 1976, Association (CCHA)) come to Oxford Friday Both have netted five goals this season for when the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted after a steady faceoff with the Maize and Blue the Nanooks. him with the 487th pick. of the University of Michigan. “I know they block a lot of shots,” Miele The lack of statistics available “They are a hot team this year,” senior Andy said. “They are very good defensively. They online suggests he took his name- Miele said. “They are coming off of a win and aren’t very big, so we have to play physical sake to heart. loss against Michigan. If we stick to our game and just battle from there.” Not all players selected with plan and play like we did Saturday night, put Head Coach Enrico Blasi’s team must the last pick have proved to the puck in the net, we will be fine.” find the net early and often against a defense be irrelevant. Miele and The Brotherhood (5-2-3, 3-1-2-1 that has allowed just 19 goals, the fewest in In 1978, quarterback Bill Kenney CCHA) have had a habit of “putting the bis- the CCHA. was drafted second to last by the cuit in the basket this season.” The RedHawks’ “Coach was upset we weren’t ready to com- Miami Dolphins. 40 scores average out to four per game, which pete and wanted us to work harder last week- However, he was sworn into ir- is tops in the country. Senior Carter Camper, end,” Cannone said. “We didn’t play our best relevancy when Lee Washburn, the sophomore Reilly Smith and Miele are one, game and we will make it a priority to come actual last pick, suffered from back two and three in the country with nine, seven out well.” problems and never reported to and six goals respectively, while the Miele- The puck drops at 8:05 p.m. Nov. 12 and training camp. MICHAEL GRIGGS The Miami Student Camper combo has defrosted the ice for the clash will air on ONN. The two teams will After the Dolphins cut him from Sophomore winger Curtis McKenzie has two goals this season. 43 points. then play again at 7:05 p.m. Nov. 13. their training camp in 1982, the Kansas City Chiefs signed Kenney as a back-up quarterback. In 1983, SWIMMING AND DIVING NEXT MEET: 2 p.m. Saturday at Kenyon College Kenney rewrote the Chiefs’ record books with 4,348 passing yards and 346 completions. He capped off the Red and White battle in-state foes season with a Mr. Irrelevant first: a Pro Bowl selection. By Drew McDonell The RedHawks face tough com- teams, winning the past 31 Division adapting to a different meet for- Staff Writer Jim Finn is the only member of petition as they take on the Big Ten III championships. mat,” Westrick said. “We are not the Irrelevant club to possess a Su- powerhouse. The Buckeyes won The women’s team will also take swimming in any 100’s this week- per Bowl ring, after his New York The Miami University men’s the 2009-10 Big Ten champion- to the pool against the Lords. The end besides the 100-free, so we are Giants defeated the New England swimming and diving team will ship and the team is already off to upcoming opponent lost its first two preparing to swim a little more mid- Patriots in 2008. continue its season Nov. 12 as it an undefeated season with two wins matches against OSU and Denison distance than we normally do.” Irrelevance is in the eye of the be- heads to Columbus, Ohio to take under its belt. University, but the RedHawks do The team has been working hard holder. Some players provide their on The Ohio State University After Miami takes on OSU, the not underestimate the Lords. The at practice preparing for its meet teams with a much needed roster fill (OSU) Buckeyes. men’s team will join the women’s Kenyon College women’s team is and hopes it pays off. or practice squad member. Assistant Coach Scott Usher swimming and diving team in nationally known for its success in “A big goal this weekend for me Some last picks might even see sees the OSU match as a good Gambier, Ohio. The RedHawks Division III swimming, winning 23 and the team is to make sure that we some playing time and a starting opportunity for the team to gain will swim against the Kenyon Col- of the last 27 Division III titles. are nailing our starts, turns and fin- job. Some players are as relevant as more experience. lege Lords Nov. 13. Miami will be swimming in a ishes,” Westrick said. this column five months before the “It is early in the season and we The Kenyon College men’s meet style unlike the ones the teams The men’s team will compete NFL draft or LeBron James’ public have a really young team,” Usher team currently has a 1-1 season typically swim, and sophomore against OSU at 3 p.m. Nov. 12, relations manager. said. “As we compete in matches with a loss to OSU and win against Bekka Westrick sees this as the while both the men’s and women’s For the player’s sake, hopefully we really need to learn how to dig Denison University. The Lords are team’s biggest feat. teams will take on Kenyon College it’s not the latter of the two. deep and win.” one of the top NCAA Division III “The biggest challenge will be at 2 p.m. Nov. 13.