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Campus capers: theft at MU Parking garages Analysis of a year’s worth of campus crime shows high-risk locations, items resume services

CRIME BRETT MILAM Common locations ONLINE EDITOR for campus theft He walked through King Li- brary late one night, peering keenly into cubicles and study tables. He The Rec (23 thefts) knew exactly what he was look- MEET Quad (17 thefts) ing for — an unattended laptop or a backpack with an open zipper, Armstrong Student revealing an iPad. Center (10 thefts) TYLER PISTOR THE MIAMI STUDENT When he finds one such laptop, King Library (6 thefts) it’s almost too easy. He approaches the shiny Macbook, no owner in Shriver Center (5 thefts) After two-month stint of sight. He leans down, places a card Maplestreet Station (5 thefts) ‘free parking,’ on the laptop and walks away. He’s a Miami University police fees return officer, and he’s not there to steal — quite the contrary. The card he left MONEY reads, “This time it was a police of- Most stolen items ficer, but maybe next time it won’t JOEY McCLURE THE MIAMI STUDENT be.” They’re called “gotcha cards” 1st 2nd 3rd and they are part of a Miami Uni- Bicycles Electronics Clothing Miami’s parking garages will versity Police Department (MUPD) (29) (17) (12) begin charging customers for initiative to reduce theft on campus. use again this week after be- KATIE HINH PAGE DESIGNER Police Chief John McCand- ing out of operation for months. less said he hopes the cards will Students, faculty and staff gather around the Hub to hang hand-painted T-shirts for the Clothesline Project New equipment has been in- to raise awareness for violence against women. cause students to keep an eye stalled at the gates, accepting only on their valuables. credit cards now. “It’s frustrating for the victim,” the category of money, meaning ei- Center (10), King Library (6) and five thefts, followed by Morris Hall, Ben Spilman, director of trans- McCandless said. “They’re out ther cash or a wallet, there were 25 the Shriver Center (5). Etheridge Hall and Emerson Hall, portation and parking services, something they have to replace.” incidences of theft. Among the 10 thefts from ASC, which each had four. said the gates had been delayed Between Oct. 4, 2014 and Oct. When specified in the- re three of them were couch cush- Out of the 176 reported incidents, longer due to technical problems 5, 2015, 176 reported incidences of ports, among stolen laptops ions and in two of those cases, seven cases specified the stolen with the credit card systems. theft occurred on the Oxford cam- and iPads, nine were unsecured a male and female student, re- item(s) were found and returned, “When we endeavored to pus, according to MUPD records. and/or left unattended. spectively, were arrested and the two cases specified individuals update this equipment, we up- The most common items taken Most overall thefts on campus cushions returned. arrested for the theft and in one graded from some antiquated were bicycles (29), laptops and occurred at the Recreational Sports Among residence halls, Ma- equipment to some pretty mod- iPads (17) and clothing (12). Under Center (23), the Armstrong Student plestreet Station leads the pack with THEFT »PAGE 5 ern stuff,” said Spilman. “We are using technology that we have not yet used on campus.” Spilman is talking about the more secure credit card machine Miami football team supports 5-year-old cancer patient now operating on gates. “Credit card processing has to FOOTBALL Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Febru- am’s parents, organized a team for look at life from someone else’s meet the highest and most current ary and has been undergoing treat- the walk in September, but didn’t perspective. And this gives our kids security standards,” said Spilman. GRACE REMINGTON ment at the Cincinnati Children’s know what to expect. the opportunity to do that. They’ve Due to the delay in opening SPORTS EDITOR Hospital. His treatment will con- Steve Brockelbank, associate ath- reflected on all the gifts they’ve the gates, Spilman estimates the When the Miami University tinue for three more years. letic director for football, frequently been given and realize how fortu- university lost about $65,000 be- football team signed five-year-old The Light the Night Walk is communicates with Heather. When nate they are.” tween August and October from Liam Kaufman to the squad in a fundraising campaign for the he found out about Light the Night, It was Martin’s idea to have foot- the two garages. June, the support didn’t end there. Leukemia and Lymphoma Soci- he told head coach Chuck Martin. ball team members join Liam’s Prices have also changed. They The RedHawks joined their new- ety (LLS) and its funding of re- Martin was all in. team, and 113 players and coaches will vary for the two parking ga- est and youngest member Thursday search to find blood cancer cures. “Chuck loves to do those kinds signed up. With their help, Team rages with the North garage listing night at the Light the Night Walk in The walk takes place in 200 cities of things,” Brockelbank said. “He’s Liam raised $12,859 – far beyond at $1.50 per hour and the South Cincinnati, Ohio. across the country. really invested in Liam and his situ- the $5,000 goal. listing at $1.00 per hour. Liam was diagnosed with Acute Jim and Heather Kaufman, Li- ation … sometimes, you need to Fifteen Miami players attended The project to change the trans- Light the Night: seniors Trevan action systems at the parking ga- Brown, Spencer McInnis, Drew rages was not completed by the Kummer, Kent Kern, Mitch Win- end of summer. ters, Sam Shisso and Austin Gear- “We had to make a decision at ing; junior Grant Niemic; sopho- the beginning of the semester that mores Zach Hovey, Kyle Row, and we knew this wasn’t going to be Luke Adams; and freshmen Evan ready,” Spilman said. “It didn’t Crabtree, Kendrell McFadden, Josh seem like a very a good use of the Allen and Leonard Ross. university’s resources to let that Martin, Brockelbank, corner- space sit empty.” backs coach John Hauser and their Spilman decided to allow stu- families also attended. dents and visitors to use the park- “Any life experience, when you ing garages for free while the get perspective, is a good thing,” systems were replaced. For the Martin said. “If you haven’t been months that the gates were free, affected by cancer, you will be, students took advantage of the free so everyone has a similar story. parking services, but now that the There’s somebody that they love, project is complete, some are up- there’s somebody that they knew. set with its prices. It doesn’t matter where you are or “I definitely took advantage of

CONTRIBUTED BY MIAMI ATHLETICS where you’re from, everybody gets the gates being down,” said senior affected by it. When you feel people Damien Coakley, who lives off Fifteen varsity football players and three coaches, along with their families, support 5-year-old Liam Kaufman affected by it, you realize how great campus and uses the garages while in his fight against Leukemia during Light the Night Walk on Thursday in Cincinnati. LIAM »PAGE 8 GARAGE »PAGE 5

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Studies show students Miami alumnus Adam Bain The long-awaited film studies Editorial Board reflects on Between men’s and women’s prioritize school and social (‘95) became Twitter’s Chief co-major is now available, as benefits of in-class education cross country teams, 10 life over adequate sleep. Operating Officer Oct. 5. classes are offered in spring. as online learning grows. runners achieved PRs.

TODAY in In 1987, more than 30 Miami students and faculty from nine different student organizations protested at the seal, in recognition of MIAMI HISTORY National Human Rights Day. The demonstrators were making a statement about human rights abuses in South Africa’s apartheid. 2 NEWS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015 [email protected] MU suffers sleep deprivation

HEALTH Assistant professor of psychol- your body in balance.” PARIS FRANZ ogy Joshua Magee believes that College students that don’t or THE MIAMI STUDENT in addition to heavy workloads, can’t get consistent sleep may high stress levels contribute to try to “catch-up” during the The saying goes: sleep, study poor sleep quality. weekends, sleeping for extra or a social life — in college, “One of the big triggers for long periods of time. However, pick two, because having all poor sleep that we know about is this strategy is not effective, three is impossible. stress, and there’s a lot of stress said Haxby McNeill. A study published last year in obviously that occurs in college,” “There are some myths about the “Journal of Nature and Sci- said Magee. sleep and sometimes people will ence of Sleep” suggests that While the cause of poor sleep think that they can stock up on among college students, sleep is may vary from person to per- sleep, so go through the week not the priority. son, lack of sleep has been without sleep and then on the The study found that 70 per- tied to a variety of negative weekend or the next night get a cent of college students get in- health impacts. lot of sleep, and often they get sufficient sleep, meaning they Leslie Haxby Mc- this kind of rebound effect where obtain less than the eight hours Neill, assistant director of they feel worse,” she said. per night needed by adolescents student wellness, works Another myth is that alcohol and young adults. School, so- with overly stressed and can help you fall asleep. cial activities and job obliga- exhausted students. “Sometimes people will think tions are prioritized instead, “If you don’t get enough sleep, that alcohol will help them go resulting in students staying up your body’s going to run down to sleep, and I’ve heard of stu- late and getting up early. and your immune system is not dents who use alcohol to help Sleep deprivation can lead to going to be as strong,” said Hax- them go to sleep,” Haxby Mc- decreased alertness, compro- by McNeill. “Depression, anxi- Neill said. “In fact it interrupts IAN MARKER THE MIAMI STUDENT mised learning, impaired mood ety, concern for a friend, stress your sleep cycles and you don’t SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK Scout, a therapy dog, sits in the Shriver and increased risk of motor ve- — all of those things can be com- get as deep or restful a sleep Center for suicide prevention week. Time with therapy dogs was a part hicle accidents. plicated by a lack of sleep.” as when you’re sober.” of suicide prevention week from Oct. 12-15. The goal of the week was to Sophomore Sarah Hiner said Lack of sleep specifically -im According to Haxby McNeill, break the silence about mental illness and depression among students. she believes the heavy workload pedes academic achievement. Last using alcohol while sleep de- in college makes it impossible to year’s National College Health prived also increases the impact get enough sleep. Assessment found that about of the alcohol, causing the user to “Because of my major I have a one in five students experience feel and act more intoxicated. In past 10 years, SAT lot of homework and labs to do, sleep difficulties that inhibit their Although maintaining a social and oftentimes I will realize that academic performance. life and good grades can be tax- it is going to be a late night and First-year Nathan Swartzentru- ing, Haxby McNeill encourages scores steadily increase sometimes an all-nighter with ber makes a point to get enough students to place more impor- homework,” said Hiner. “Honest- sleep, setting a “bedtime” for tance on getting adequate sleep. ADMISSION In 2014, with 28 percent of ly, I don’t feel like I could [man- himself at midnight. “You brush your teeth every ANGELA HATCHER students submitting their scores, age my time better]. I start my “It just helps to get the same day, you should floss every day, THE MIAMI STUDENT less than half of those submit- homework many times several amount every night of sleep,” there are things that you do to ting in 2003, 650 was the mean days in advance and I still don’t he said. “[Sleep] is definite- take care of yourself,” she said. First-year Kristie Cordeiro for the SAT critical reading have enough time.” ly important because it keeps “[Sleep] is one of those.” didn’t know the score she needed portion and 680 was the mean on her SAT to get in to Miami. for the SAT math — a relative “I knew I needed to do well,” period of stagnation. Cordeiro said. “But I didn’t know The number of students test- All in the family: One-third of if there was a ‘magic number’ or ing into the 700-800 range per something that would be the key sub score in 2014 was about to my acceptance.” 12 percent for reading and 20 students are Miami legacies She scored a 1910. percent for math — roughly “It was a lot of work, but a 7 percent increase from the it was enough to get me in,” percentages of 2003. Cordeiro said. “That’s all that The first year class for fall matters to me.” 2014 also boasts an average SAT Cordeiro, a biology and eco- score of 1222, based off the 1600 nomics double major, is not alone scale that does not factor in the when wondering whether there is writing portion of the SAT, rather a “magic number” that is the key than 2003’s score of 1140. for prospective students to gain “This speaks to the growth and admission to Miami. quality of the applicant pool as As of September, Miami well as the value of a degree from ranked 31 on Business Insid- Miami,” Schaurer said. er’s list of top “105 smartest Most prospective Miamians, Public Colleges in America” however, submit their scores based on SAT scores. This rank- with the SAT writing portion, as ing considers both ACT and well. These scores are graded out SAT scores, then converted the of a maximum of 2400 points. ACT scores to the same scoring Junior Dharini Parthasarathy scale as the SAT. scored a 2150 on her SAT. Eash- Despite this ranking, the ques- war Nagaraj, a first-year, scored tion of a “magic number” re- a 1600 on his SAT. First-year mains vague as statistics from Mackenzie Solomon, received Miami’s common data set re- an 1840. Junior Alex Stevenson, veal that average SAT scores scored a 1940 on his SAT. and general standards of admis- “It doesn’t surprise me that sion have been steadily increas- the majority of students en- ing over the past 10 years, ac- rolled here tested so well on their cording to Susan Schaurer, the SAT,” Cordeiro said. “There are interim director of admission clearly a lot of really intelligent A.J. NEWBERRY THE MIAMI STUDENT and associate vice president of people who go here.” Thirty-two percent of first-year students are legacies of Miami, according to enrollment data for the class of 2019. enrollment management. In comparison to other public Of these legacies, 13 percent have a parent who attended Miami. “We have seen an increase in universities in Ohio, Miami’s students of superior academic average SAT sub scores (650 for TRADITION (’84) said his daughter, a first- most comfortable here. caliber enrolling, not necessarily reading and 680 for math) remain LISA TROWBRIDGE year at Miami, knew since she “I toured a bunch of differ- an increase in admission requi- relatively high. THE MIAMI STUDENT was little that she wanted to at- ent places, but I liked Miami the sites,” Schaurer said. Ohio University’s average tend the same college as her best,” Huffman said. In other words, despite the im- subscores rank in at 600 and For most, the search for col- Miami Merger parents. First-year student Fran- portance of a standardized test 600 for reading and math (re- leges starts junior or senior year “We would come up to Miami nie Comstock agrees that hav- score in terms of gaining admis- spectively). The University of of high school. But, for some on weekends to watch football ing alumni in her family also sion, Miami’s admissions pro- Cincinnati’s average subscores students, the decision is made be- games … She even did a report made Miami feel like home cess remains a holistic review. for reading and math weigh in at fore they even hit middle school. on Miami when she was in the from early on. Not only did “We don’t just look at the SAT, 630 and 660. These students are legacies, fourth or fifth grade,” Huffman both of her parents attend Mi- we also look at GPA and rigor of Miami also ranks just below meaning they have family mem- said. “She always knew she ami, her father taught a class high school courses, involvement the Ohio State University whose bers who are alumni. wanted to come here.” here for one semester, and her in extracurricular activities, as sub scores are at 650 for critical At Miami, legacies make up Huffman’s daughter Meredith cousin is a recent graduate. well as the personal statement,” reading and 710 for math. a substantial proportion of the said her childhood memories of “Even before I went here, Mi- Schaurer said. “Those are all key But, with continually rising student population. According to Miami made her feel at home. ami was familiar to me,” Com- factors for academic success.” standards for admission and av- enrollment data for the class of Her parents told her about their stock said. “It’s changed a lot Yet, the statistics erage SAT score, the future for 2019, 32 percent of first-year stu- college experiences, but what re- since my parents were here, but cannot be ignored. prospective students remains a dents are legacies. ally made her feel comfortable since my cousin was here recent- In 2003, with 66 percent of question of how high they can Overall, 13 percent of first-year was visiting the campus with her ly, she was able to give me a clear students submitting SAT scores score on this standardized test. students have a parent, 11 percent friends and family. perspective of what it’s like.” to gain admission, a score of 650 “It’s scary to think that five have a sibling and the other 8 per- “I’m friends with the daugh- Like many students, Comstock for SAT verbal, and 670 for SAT years from now, maybe a 1910 cent have extended family mem- ters of my dad’s college friends, followed in her parents’ foot- math were the average. Only wouldn’t be good enough,” Cor- bers who attended Miami. This so we’d come up to Miami steps, who both participated in about 8 percent of students were deiro states. “There’s so much trend is consistent with results with them and camp out for the theater at Miami. Comstock is a scoring in the 700-800 range per more to a student then just a from similar studies conducted games,” She said. media and culture major, and also sub score. number on their application.” the three previous years. Even so, she wanted to keep an has her own show on MU’s radio Three percent of first-years open mind about other schools. station. But for her, it was always are children of Miami Mergers Although she considered many, a choice, not something she felt — couples who both attended she always knew in the back pressured to do. Miami. For these students, go- of her mind she belonged at “They never tried to push it ing to Miami can be a tradition, Miami. It wasn’t that she was on me,” she said. “They enjoyed TMS ONLINE — MIAMISTUDENT.NET even something they decide pressured by her parents or re- their experiences here and in the- at a young age. cruited more heavily by the uni- ater, but I didn’t feel any pressure Alumnus Craig Huffman versity, it was that she felt the in a negative way.” [email protected] TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015 NEWS 3 Root Yoga business growing Uptown yoga studio to consider Lululemon merchandise

BUSINESS Root Yoga will host a trunk show for what you’re getting, and I’d rath- for Lululemon on Oct. 22 to show- er go to a real studio,” Eissman said. ELIZABETH JACOBS THE MIAMI STUDENT case some of its products. If the trunk “They just have more options for show goes well, Thomas said the how often you want to go, what kind Since its opening in August, Root company will likely be able to sell of classes they offer and how much Yoga provided Oxford with a variety the merchandise in its store, along you want to pay.” of yoga classes. Located Uptown, with its own product brand. Even with the Rec Center’s more the studio has shown significant “Lulu is a driving force for mer- convenient location, Root Yoga is growth since its opening. chandise sales,” Thomas said. still the preferred option for Eissman, Miami students and Oxford who lives on campus. residents enjoy a variety of class “I’d say it’s pretty popular, even times, a calming environment and “We’ve seen growth without a big opening,” Eismann the studio’s mobile app, which al- every week, with more said. “Every class I go to is full, there lows users to schedule classes or and more people taking are always a lot of students there.” register for membership from their classes or becoming Senior Sam Bettinger is a homes or on the go. members.” yoga instructor at Root and Owner Steve Thomas said Oxford has already grown to love her has been a great place to open a busi- place of employment. ness, and that Root Yoga has been STEVE THOMAS “Root is the perfect place to come PRAVALI KOTHAKOTA THE MIAMI STUDENT OWNER OF ROOT YOGA thriving since its opening. if you are trying to unwind and de- There are eight locations of the off-campus districts that ASG’s new sena- “It has been awesome, we’ve had stress, and it is a completely judge- tors will represent. a wonderful start,” Thomas said. But selling merchandise is only free environment,” Sam said. “We’re “We’ve seen growth every week one of the many services Root Yoga happy to have people join of all with more and more people taking offers. The variety of classes and levels, from total beginner to experi- ASG welcomes senators, classes or becoming members.” time slots are what allow the busi- enced yogis.” In addition to providing yoga ness to prosper. While the majority Root Yoga was designed not to classes in Oxford, Root Yoga is of Root’s customers are Miami stu- compete with other businesses Up- increases student voice also a means by which the ath- dents, a number of Oxford residents town, but to complement them. letic clothing brand Lululemon also take advantage of the studio. Thomas said he thinks Root is an ASG previous years, 16 to 20 senators rep- can be sold in Oxford. “We’ve had a really good response asset to Oxford, and is the first resented 8,000 undergraduate stu- LILYA NGUYEN Since the company only al- from the community,” Thomas said. business in its industry to start THE MIAMI STUDENT dents living off campus in Oxford. lows the sale of its merchandise “It’s a community-centered place. up in the college town. The academic senators will work in stores closely associated with People at the studio are there for “It’s something Oxford has At the end of the 2014-15 school with students to create a better un- yoga or fitness, it hasn’t been able many different reasons.” needed for a long time, and is a year, Associated Student Govern- dergraduate experience. to make an entrance into Oxford. Sophomore Kirsten Eissman selling point for Oxford,” Thom- ment (ASG) voted to add academic Junior and secretary of Academic As the first established yoga - stu thinks Root Yoga is a better option as said. “It’s its own category senators to specifically address aca- Affairs Alexander Cary hopes to use dio Uptown, Root Yoga may be an than the Rec Center’s yoga classes. and is not going to step on any demia-related issues during senate his position to work closely with Mi- opportunity for Lululemon. “The Rec is just more expensive other business’ toes.” discussions. These senators began ami’s administration. their roles this fall. “My aim is to constructively en- ASG also created eight dis- gage with administration to make tricts that off-campus senators college more affordable for students Transition to campus food influences will represent, rather than all off- while maintaining the academic ex- campus senators representing all cellence for which Miami is known,” off-campus students. Cary said. “I look forward to work- students’ health habits These changes aim to respond ing closely with Student Senate to to undergraduate student needs by implement an ambitious agenda.” HEALTH about what I eat simply because my “Dorm life my first two years did increasing student voice and repre- Fourteen academic senators ABBY KELLY meals are no longer centered around not lend itself to easy cooking or sentation in off-campus affairs and proportionately represent THE MIAMI STUDENT my whole family. I am struggling to storage of cooking utensils. I ate out academic divisions that previously undergraduate students from all five keep a balanced diet mainly because a lot at the on campus restaurants lacked focus. major academic schools. The larger Coming to college and being in- I never put thought to my eating with my meal plan while living on Off-campus senators are expected the student body of the school, the dependent means students are obli- habits before, and now I need to.” campus,” he said. “This year, I’ve to work with students on non-aca- more senators it has. gated to make decisions constantly. Matuzak notices the transition of been pretty good about cooking and demic issues, such as Uptown park- Each senator works directly with There is one decision that has to be going from home to school plays a preparing my meals. I pack lunches ing, moving in and out of houses, re- students from his or her respec- made multiple times a day: what to role in students eating habits. and cook purposefully large meals lationships with real estate agencies tive division to find relevant - is eat. “Limited time and stress eating so I can have easy leftovers for din- and landlords. sues that need to be addressed by Gretchen Matuzak, director of the are two reasons students do not eat ner throughout the week.” Senior Nathan Callender who the Student Senate. didactic program in dietetics, be- a balanced meal. Trying to get ac- Prosser likes to go to Bell Tower serves as speaker of the senate, At this early development stage, lieves that coming to college always climated to their new surroundings or Maplestreet Station, or some- said he believes the new districts academic senators serve as a conduit has an impact on a student’s diet. and gauging how much time should times she will eat the breakfast food will allow students to more easily through which students can voice “The main change for students be spent socializing vs. studying or snacks that she keeps in her room. contact someone when they have concerns about academic policies. when they leave home is that they can influence how much and what However, she is constantly trying a problem off campus. Senators actively seek out feedback are responsible for their own food type of foods a student selects,” to be conscious about what she eats “There are a lot of problems with from students in the classroom and choices,” Matuzak said. “They no Matuzak said. by including fruit or a salad as one housing and agencies, so if you encourage them to reach out by longer have a meal that is prepared Therefore, Matuzak believes that of her daily meals. can’t address the problems your- email. As the roles of academic for them at home by a parent.” because of limited time and many Even though on campus students self and you need to reach out to senators grow, they hope to begin to Matuzak noticed that not only responsibilities, students substitute are always taking the quickest op- someone else — we’re right here,” work directly with administrators in are many students on their own for foods and drinks that they need, tion for food most times, Matuzak Callender said. the academic colleges. meals when they come to college, such as fruit or whole grains, with believes that it is even more impor- Callender also added that with the Senior Chrissy Graham, a student but students are also juggling class- quicker options like Easy Mac and tant that college students have good help of 17 off-campus senators, ASG of Farmer School of Business and es, studying and participating in energy drinks. eating habits and a balanced diet. will use resources available within College of Arts and Science, thinks extracurricular activities. Students’ Living on campus means that “Your body will have the fuel the university and relationships with this change will encourage students busy schedules make eating healthy students have 24-hour access to necessary to be successful in the the city to solve the problems that to engage more with ASG. less of a priority. unlimited high calories snacks like classroom, and enjoy your extracur- students have to face. “It’s a smart idea to assign senators First-year Olivia Prosser has chips, cookies and candy bars with ricular activities,” she said. ASG’s legislative branch is cur- by academic schools in addition to just begun to learn how to manage a swipe of a student ID at places like Matuzak understands that de- rently made up of two members of where students live,” Graham said. school and live on her own. She Emporium, MacCracken Market veloping good eating habits is a senate leadership and 47 senator “I feel more confident in my -sena said she has noticed her eating hab- and King Café. struggle in college, but they are also seats divided up into categories: 15 tor’s knowledge and understanding its have changed during her first few Senior Eric Rubeo said his eating critical for students’ success. on-campus, 17 off-campus, 14 aca- of the issues so I will be more open months at Miami. habits have changed since moving “Make a schedule and have a plan demic and one RA. to voice my concerns.” “It is very tempting to eat the from on campus living, and now just like you do for your classes,” Secretary for Communications While these changes have been quick, fried food options,” Prosser doesn’t rely on the expediency of on she said. “All foods can fit into your and Public Relations of ASG, ju- said. “I have to be more conscious campus and take out food. eating plan in moderation.” nior Amy Berg, estimated that in ASG »PAGE 9 ’95 Miami alumnus named chief operating officer of Twitter

ALUMNI Platt said. Platt said Bain took to Twit- Platt, who taught Bain in class, ter for ideas to help him MAX PIKRAS THE MIAMI STUDENT said Bain’s promotion and achieve- craft his new speech. ments show how Miami’s liberal Hodge said that the above exam- Miami alumnus Adam Bain (’95) arts education prepares students for ple showed Bain’s creativity and his was named Chief Operating Officer the possibilities for what they can high level of innovation. (COO) of Twitter Oct. 5. achieve after graduating. “He is putting his ideas out there, Bain graduated from Miami with “I think it’s more affirmation listening to the criticism and coming a degree in journalism, and was a that our Miami graduates are able at it with a fresh perspective,” said member of the first class to gradu- to take their liberal arts education Hodge. “I think that this one is one ate from the Armstrong Institute for and move the needle around the of the reasons why he is such a great Interactive Media Studies (AIMS). world,” said Platt. leader, and has been so successful.” President David Hodge said he Platt also said Bain’s success Miami students have also was excited to hear about Bain’s highlights the IMS major, and the taken note of Bain’s career and promotion at Twitter. types of careers students can look to FLICKR CREATIVE COMMONS promotion, and are happy to “We’re very excited for and proud find with that degree. Miami alumnus Adam Bain (‘95) was named Twitter’s chief operating of- see what a Miami graduate can of Adam,” said Hodge. “It’s always “His success helped to paint the ficer on Oct. 5. do with their education. great seeing Miami alumni having picture for what students can do Camryn Longworth, a junior such extraordinary careers.” with a degree in interactive media “To describe him, ‘nice’ of Arts and Science last spring. IMS major, said it was great to Glenn Platt, marketing profes- studies,” Platt said. would be in the first sentence Hodge shared a story about Bain’s see someone in her field of study sor and director of AIMS shared Hodge and Platt said, along you use,” said Platt. commencement address. Hodge become so successful. Hodge’s excitement, and said how with his status and propensity for Bain is known for giving back said Bain had originally written a “As an IMS major, it’s awesome pleased he was to hear of Bain’s success, Bain’s reputation for be- to Miami, and donating his time more conventional speech, but after to see an alumnus achieving so promotion and success. ing kind, humble and down-to- and effort to help AIMS students. receiving feedback from his father, much success,” said Longworth. “It’s a well-deserved and well- earth has greatly aided him on his He visited Miami to give the com- changed his speech in place of one earned promotion for him,” road to success. mencement address for the College that better fit his personality. TWITTER »PAGE 9 4 CULTURE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015 [email protected]

Film Studies: An academic ‘In the Next Room’ outlet for aspiring filmmakers Theatre department to debut latest play Wednesday ACADEMICS what inspired those,” said senior Nathan Hengstebeck, who will be THEATRE OLIVE OVERMOYER THE MIAMI STUDENT one of the first students to graduate with a degree in film studies. HANNAH FIERLE THE MIAMI STUDENT Although it isn’t available on the After taking many film studies registrar yet, students have already classes throughout his college ca- Unique, dynamic and provoca- started to fulfill the requirements reer, Hengstebeck is excited to see tive are words used to describe for the new film studies co-major. this major come to fruition. “In the Next Room, or the Vibra- Whether looking to expand their “I am a filmmaker, so learning tor Play,” written and directed understanding of cinema and its about the history of cinema and all by Ann Elizabeth Armstrong, importance as a global medium, or that is extremely important for my- performed at Miami University learn about the production side of self, as well as anyone else who’s beginning Wednesday. film, students can find all that and interested in breaking into the in- Taking place in the late 1800s, more in the newest addition to the dustry,” said Hengstebeck. “In the Next Room” sheds light on Department of Media, Journalism The courses within the major the beginnings of electricity and and Film. will cover media, film studies, film modern medical treatments, as “I think it’s an important part theory and film history. Interested well as the skepticism and tension of a liberal arts curriculum,” students will have the opportunity of society that accompanied them. said Kerry Hegarty, the film to take classes and learn about the When a doctor prescribes a con- studies coordinator. process of producing film. COLIN SHIMROCK THE MIAMI STUDENT troversial remedy to treat his fe- Hegarty was a leading voice “Since film is such an all-en- male patients’ hysteria, the bound- A cast member participates in a discussion during the Pouring Tea ‘In the among those that tried for years compassing medium, studying aries of intimacy, sexuality and Next Room’ event on Friday. to create this opportunity for stu- film gives students critical thinking relationships are compromised. dents. As a co-major, film stud- skills, analytical thinking skills, The performance creates a with bright, harsh lighting. “This production is unique in ies is available for any student visual literacy skills and creative unique dimension in that the stage Using the computer program, that it takes place in a time pe- to pair with majors outside of thinking skills,” said Hagerty. is split into two distinct rooms Vectorworks, Crowe was able to riod much older than other plays the MJF department. Within the major, students will separating the characters — a liv- virtually place each of the hun- I’ve been involved with, but its Studying film is not just for study film from all regions and cul- ing room and a doctor’s office. dreds of lights in a projection of themes and ideas about sexuality, those who wish to pursue a career tures. Not only will they be taught As the plot builds, the respective the theatre and program the effects relationships, race and technol- in the entertainment industry, but it about the medium of film, but also characters develop a growing cu- of each. She instructed a crew of ogy couldn’t be more relevant to is also for those looking to change about the cultural significance of riosity as to what is happening “in students on the logistics and safety our world today,” said Thomp- the way they think. what they are watching. the next room.” precautions of assembling light- son. “Taking place in the late 19th “By studying film, [students] “You’re not talking about the For this uniquely structured ing, then helped with the execu- century, this play transcends time not only understand film more films and the directors 100 percent play, an emphasis is placed on tion of her design. unlike any show I’ve worked on deeply, but they also understand of the time,” said Hengstebeck. behind-the-scenes lighting, set de- Crowe says she took some before. It makes us look at the visual culture and popular cul- “You’re talking about the social sign and costuming. artistic liberties with the light- present in a brand new light.” ture more deeply,” said Hegarty. situation at the time that those “Because of the split stage, we ing during the moments of par- Costume designer Melanie “And they become more reflec- films were released.” wanted to use lighting to create oxysm. To create a variety dur- Mortimore focused on the time tive consumers of popular culture Students of all majors could two very different spaces,” said ing these personal experiences, period to create costumes that re- and more autonomous beings in t potentially use the skills gained senior Emma Crowe. effects like LED lighting and flected not only the era, but also he modern world.” from taking film studies in Crowe and her team of students flickering lights were utilized. the mood and characters’ class. Film studies isn’t just about their everyday lives. knew how important the lighting Student composer Anthony This task proved challenging sitting back and watching mov- “Our lives are so saturated with would be to enhance the action Thompson, along with composer as traditional clothing for the late- ies. More importantly, students moving images that it’s an amaz- and set the mood. and pianist Victoria Slabinski on 1880s involved many layers and learn about the cultural context ing advantage to be able to learn For the living room, Crowe cello, stressed that all of the origi- underclothes, like petticoats, cor- of the art. those skills to analyze how they strived to create a warm, comfort- nal music was created by second- sets and chemisettes. “You kind of get a more philo- work, and, in that sense, to figure able environment, while the doc- year students, improvisational yet Because the costumes were sophical view of film and why the out how to make them work for tor’s office was designed to create inspired by traditional music of themes of the stories are what they you,” said Jennifer Malkowski, a a feeling of tension and uneasiness the 1890s. VIBRATOR »PAGE 5 are and the social ramifications and professor of film studies.

JEFF SABO COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING DEPARTMENT ‘Late Night’ host Seth Meyers entertains students and their families during his Saturday night Family Weekend performance. ‘Crimson Peak’ not a horror story, but an homage to Victorian past

FILM “Beware of Crimson Peak.” evident in the many homages that fect combination of intuition and throughout the house, the viewer be- Years later, grown Edith (Mia “Crimson Peak” pays to the past. trust, and Hiddleston bounces be- gins to piece together a mental map JACK RYAN SENIOR STAFF WRITER Wasikowska) is a writer living in Edith might as well have been tween deception and truth in such a of the entire floor, bit by bit. New York at the turn of the century. the fourth Brontë sister, shots call way that we can never be certain if Visually, “Crimson Peak” is noth- As visionary director Guillermo She still resides with her supportive back films of Hitchcock and F.W. he has another secret agenda. ing short of sublime, sucking the del Toro has stated on numerous oc- father, a wealthy self-made man, Murnau and the entire film has this However, Jessica Chastain steals audience into its world through del casions, his newest creation, “Crim- and she prefers long nights of read- bleak romanticism reminiscent of the show as Thomas’ sister Lucille Toro’s suffocating style. The surreal son Peak,” is not a horror film, but a ing and writing to dancing at balls. the Victorian Era. Honestly, this by dismissing her usual sentimen- blood-and-oil hues of the various Gothic romance. Early supernatural experiences led film should be placed next to “Jane tal matriarch type for something far specters contrast grimly with Edith’s This may come as a surprise, her to write a ghost story, which she Eyre” and “Wuthering Heights” more sinister. She conjures a level virgin white attire and the snow given the marketing and trailers asserts is not so, but rather, “A story on every bookshelf. of fear in just one look that most that drifts into the manor. Most im- for the film, but within seconds it is with a ghost in it.” However, just because “Crimson contemporary horror films can bare- portantly, the computer-generated clear that del Toro has a clean-cut vi- Things quickly begin to change Peak” isn’t a horror film doesn’t ly manage in an entire movie. imagery (CGI) of the ghosts never sion for what is to come, and genre after a British inventor named mean it isn’t horrifying. All of these brilliant achieve- feels like a technological intrusion, is merely a formality. Like many of Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston) Despite their translucent nature, ments pale in comparison to the but like a more horrible history be- his past ventures into the supernatu- comes to Edith’s father searching the demonic ghosts that haunt and crown jewel of “Crimson Peak” ing oozed out of the walls. ral and fantastic, “Crimson Peak” for investments. Although he is ini- creep through Edith’s life always — the production design of the Parallel to the work of its pro- reveals an auteur in complete con- tially turned down, he manages to feel real and dangerous. There are a eponymous manor itself. The enor- tagonist, “Crimson Peak” is not a trol of his product, constructing a catch Edith’s eye and extends his few scenes that are so graphic and mous single set creates aesthetic horror film, but a film with- hor cinematic experience that is entirely stay to spend time with her. gruesome they achieve their own beauty through its dreadful condi- ror in it. Grotesque spirits lurk his, for better or worse. That’s about 15 minutes of the disgusting allure — bloody water tion: the floor sinks to the blood through the hallways and cor- In “Crimson Peak,” young Edith film’s plot, but I dare not say much pouring out of a sink onto a corpse red clay mines beneath, the dete- ridors, but it becomes clear very Cushing sees dead people. They’ve more, as the narrative of “Crim- has never looked so good. riorated roof opens the indoors to quickly that true horrors are derived been with her since her mother son Peak” is a labyrinth that we The cast of “Crimson Peak” is the harsh winter. from the living — humanity is not passed away and subsequently slowly gain a birds-eye-view of powerful, particularly the big three More importantly, however, necessarily humane. reached out to her from the afterlife, as the story progresses. at the middle of the story. Mia Wa- the manor is structurally fluid. So, with a singular ghastly warning: Del Toro’s vintage vision is sikowska plays Edith with the per- as long crane shots track Edith WWW.MIAMISTUDENT.NET TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015 5

FROM VIBRATOR »PAGE 4 derclothes and other small details the characters and what’s happen- FROM GARAGE »PAGE 1 said sophomore Kaitlyn Molhoek. that might not matter in other ing in the show at each point.” “We are college students. We don’t exemplary of the time period, shows,” said Mortimore. “In the Next Room, or the Vi- he attends class. “I used the really have room for parking in our all of the clothing needed to be In total, Mortimore and her brator Play” will be performed garages last year, and the prices budget.” designed from scratch, unlike team designed over 20 intri- at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 21-24 and weren’t bad. The hourly rates are Parking services also wanted outfits for more modern shows, cate costumes, each of which 2 p.m. on Oct. 25 at the Gates- not bad now, but the parking passes to update the gates to improve ef- which could be purchased. takes more than 40 hours of Abegglen Theatre in Miami are outrageous.” ficiency at the garages’ exit by Additionally, to accommodate labor to put together. University’s Center for the Semester-long parking making the transactions credit quick changes, Mortimore had to “Hopefully, the costumes are Performing Arts. passes for the parking garage card -only. design costumes that were easy to able to convey what life was like Audience members under the are now $495. “We found that cash transactions put on and take off. at the turn of the century,” said age of 18 will not be permitted “The intended purpose of park- in the exit lane of the garage were “Because many of the costume Mortimore. “We wanted them to without parental consent. Tickets ing garages are not meant to be one of the real slow-downs,” said changes happen onstage, we had be realistic. The color and style are $12 for adults, $9 for seniors for students to drive to class,” said Spilman. “They caused a lot of the to put more thought into the un- really reflect the personalities of and $8 for students. Spilman. “It’s really so people who backups in the garages because don’t have a parking permit and are they either were looking for a coin coming to campus can have a place or had to add more.” to park without worrying about Students can still pay with cash getting a ticket.” using a “pay-on-foot” machine lo- Regardless, students still use cated on the entry level of each ga- these parking garages, and now rage. There are plans to change the TMS ONLINE MIAMISTUDENT.NET that the prices are going up, they system in the future. are reconsidering its use. “Some of the plans we have for “This is definitely going to make the future of this setup is to use the me reconsider whether I should university’s ID cards for entry and take my car on campus or not,” exit,” said Spilman.

FROM LIAM »PAGE 1 I started noticing that as I would friends,” Jim said. “He said his and not do, but here they are, inter- knows so much about football. He point people out, it comforted him friends all came to the walk, but he ested in what my five-year-old son knows more about football than I you have it.” a little bit.” didn’t get to play football.” is doing.” do,” Jim said. “If there’s a play on On the day of the event, the After the parade and a welcome Liam looks up to all the play- The Kaufmans received free the field and the referee calls hold- Kaufmans observed the “Survi- speech, Team Liam – a group of ers, but he’s the most comfortable tickets to Saturday’s game against ing, [Liam] knows that its holding vors Parade” – an experience Jim family, friends, coworkers and around McInnis and Shisso. They Northern Illinois University. Liam before it comes on over the loud- described as emotional, “but in a Miami football coaches and play- were the first players Liam met played on the moon bounces in the speakers. He gets the game.” good way.” ers – proceeded to the walk. Dur- when he signed with the team in fan section and sat in the balcony Liam’s passion for sports, espe- A few weeks earlier, a fifth grad- ing the walk, each participant held June. level of Yager Stadium for the first cially football, makes his relation- er had heard Liam had cancer and a lantern of a different color, sym- “Liam’s amazing,” Shisso said. time. ship with the Miami football team told him he would die. Naturally, bolic of the roles in the fight against “He just loves life … it’s been awe- “He was able to see the entire that much more important. Liam had questions, which led to cancer. Leukemia and lymphoma some to see him work through this field and see how the plays were The Kaufman family was at conversation with family and doc- survivors received white lanterns, with a smile on his face all the time. developed and how people were Miami’s first game of the season tors. The family’s doctor said she those who walked in support held It would be tough for anyone to go lining up.” Jim said. “He liked against Presbyterian College Sept. wouldn’t promise anything, but red lanterns and those who walked through, especially a kid, and the that.” 5. The RedHawks won 26-7, claim- Liam’s outlook was favorable, and in honor of the deceased held yel- fact that he’s handled it so well, it’s Anyone who knows Liam under- ing their first season-opening win she would never lie. low lanterns. encouraging to everyone else. It’s stands how he lives and breathes in seven years. Afterwards, Liam That’s why the Survivors Pa- For the most part, it was a sea of encouraging to me.” football. He watches the games on and Jim went to the locker room. rade, a Light the Night event, was red. Before the night was over, one of TV and plays football video games. Liam received the game ball, and so meaningful. At the parade, every “It helped [Liam] see that he’s the football players had a message “Even when he’s in the living Martin honored him in a speech. survivor of leukemia or lymphoma not going through this alone,” Jim for Liam. room with his big brother or when “It made me teary-eyed,” Jim received and wore a red cape. said. “There are other people that “Liam, when you come to the he’s by himself, there’s a football in said. “He was able to see kids, adults, have gone through the same kinds game Saturday, I want you to find his hands,” Jim said. The Kaufmans expect to visit young and old, wearing these of things that he’s had to do.” us before the game starts so I know At home, Liam starts pickup for Miami’s remaining three home capes,” Jim said. “I pointed them But for Liam, having members where you’re sitting at,” Jim re- football games in his front yard games and attend practices when out and said ‘Look, Liam, that of the Miami football team there called Niemic saying. with his neighborhood friends. their schedule permits. person over there has a cape. That made it even more special. “It’s neat to see these big guys He’ll use football terminology, but Team Liam’s fundraising cam- means he had leukemia or lympho- “It’s funny because he’s a five- who are in college who have a no one understands it as well as he paign continues through January ma and he’s doing well.’” year-old and these are 20-year-old whole lot of different things on does. 2016. Those interested in donating “I had him on my shoulders, and guys, and he looks at them as his their mind and things they can do “It’s weird that a child his age may visit lightthenight.org.

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Online classes don’t compare when it comes to quality learning

EDITORIAL The following piece, written by the editorial editors, reflects the majority opinion of the editorial board.

Over the next few weeks, Miami ing in an in-class group discussion? Instead, students find themselves online classes teach students to val- and devote time to their studies. A students will log onto BannerWeb Does conversation flow as natu- staring at their computer screens, ue efficiency above all else. They traditional classroom does not offer to create their schedules for the rally? Are ideas exchanged in the half-heartedly scrawling notes shift the focus from engaging with the freedom to work at your own spring semester. same manner? while a video plays of their pro- and truly absorbing new material pace, which many students regard Aside from traditional classes, It is not realistic to believe that fessor, poised awkwardly on their to simply checking a box that says as a perk of online courses. there are a variety of alternatives to online courses can offer the same desktop, equally bored and reading you’ve done it. And yes, if your options are be- choose from: online/distance learn- This highlights the shifting at- tween a 200-person lecture at 8:30 ing, in which students complete as- titude toward education in general. a.m. that you know is likely to serve signments individually at their own Why devote a whole semester to as a glorified naptime, taking an pace; interactive video distance Does conversation flow as naturally? Are ideas a class when you can “get it over online class would allow you the learning, which requires students exchanged in the same manner? with” in just a few weeks? flexibility to tune in later in the day to tune in at a certain time for class While the pursuit of knowledge when you have more energy to pay content; or hybrid classes, which was once valued in and of itself, attention. combine days of in-person class today’s society looks at a college For students with genuine inter- time with supplementary online experience as being in a classroom. from a written script. degree as another commodity. It est in a subject and the ability to lectures or other resources. Over J-term especially, it is not fea- Professors do not get to call on matters less what you learned in hold themselves accountable, on- With these options available, the sible to condense material intended students in class, inviting those class, the deep thoughts you had, line courses can be a great option. question stands — are all classes for a 14-week period into three whose thoughts seem to be wan- the questions you wondered about. But online classes are not for ev- created equal? weeks without compromising qual- dering back into the conversation. All that matters is getting a diploma eryone, nor should every class be Can sitting at home watching a ity. They can’t see the imaginary light to prove you did your time. available online. They hinder the lecture online while simultaneously At Miami, traditional classes of- bulb glowing in a student’s mind the Online classes do have their vir- learning experience, eliminate the talking on the phone, blow-drying fer immeasurable opportunities for moment they finally understand a tues, and they have their time, place possibility for quality interactions your hair and making yourself real-life applications. Whether it be tough concept. And nothing allows and circumstance. with peers and prevent the develop- something to eat really compare an expert in a certain field dropping them to monitor and make sure stu- If you have two classes you need ment of meaningful relationships to being inside a classroom? in to give a guest lecture, a vol- dents aren’t using their phones, ri- to take but they are scheduled at with professors. Does emailing your teacher to unteering requirement that forces fling through their notes or simply the same time, an online offering While online classes boast the ask a question provide you the students out into the Oxford com- Googling answers during exams. would solve the problem. For those convenience of an easy way to add same answer as raising your munity or a field trip to an off-site Students often gravitate toward trying to balance a summer intern- credits to an otherwise jam-packed hand or approaching them location to see how something is alternative class styles because they ship while accumulating additional schedule, they ultimately inconve- face-to-face after class would? made, there are countless situations are convenient — an easy way to credits, distance learning would be nience students by robbing them Is posting your comment in an on- that cannot be replicated over the “knock out” a requirement. But ideal. Students could work a typical of the superior learning experience line forum equivalent to contribut- Internet. aside from teaching course content, 9:00 to 5:00 day, then come home that a traditional classroom offers. Unseen strife: Commentary takes different angle on gender woes MILAM’S MUSINGS

Masculinity supresses all genders Prohibition of prostitution prevents combating sex trafficking GENDER ly. In particular, the scene in the fifth cle titled, “Masculinity as Homopho- book when Harry, Ron and Herm- bia,” wherein this projection is one I’ve never much considered my- ione meet Neville in the hospital and of fear -— the fear of humiliation. CRIME insufficient.” self a “tough guy.” Even though I ex- learn the fate of his parents, tortured There’s an utter horror in being “un- Perhaps a better allocation of re- ist within a culture that is permeated into insanity. It’s heartbreaking. masked, emasculated and shown to To better protect women in Amer- sources would be away from police with and privileges masculinity, I’ve Taylor Swift, fashion and makeup, not be a real man.” ican society, one clear act we can coffers and into shelters for the ex- never quite known the Lifetime channel (not as much To avoid that unmasking, aggres- take is to legalize prostitution and pressed purpose of helping sex traf- what it means to anymore since I “cut the cord”), sion and toughness predominate and pull back the “tough on crime” reins ficking victims and runaways (since project masculin- pedicures (which I’d highly recom- often manifest into violence. when it comes to sex trafficking. runaways tend to get snagged into ity or what defines mend) and so on, are areas likely I think it’s for that reason that it’s Elizabeth Nolan Brown, a long- trafficking). its contours. thought of as “feminine,” that I have worth trying to understand masculin- time writer on feminist issues from a And it’s hard to see, from my van- Traditional no problem showing interest or par- ity and conversely, what it means to libertarian perspective, wrote a new tage point, how cracking down on masculine traits ticipation in. be emasculated. cover piece for Reason magazine consenting adults is in any way help- are not things I However, when I do express those There must be something to the about how the war on sex trafficking ful to those women, in keeping with can relate to, like being assertive and interests or, more broadly, when I fact that most school shooters are is the new war on drugs with overin- the ideals of feminism and that of a aggressive, non-emotional and pre- proudly label myself a feminist and men, most terrorists are men, and flated mandatory minimums, federal supposedly free society, nor in actu- senting a hard exterior — the “tough discuss feminist issues, I have been just generally, most violence in- dollars incentivizing bad policing ally solving sex trafficking. guy” image. accused by other men of trying to volves men. In fact, according to the and misallocation of resources. Just as killing the demand for School of Criminology and Criminal To the latter point, it’s important drugs was futile, so will be trying Justice at the University of Nebraska, to remember that prostitution and to kill the demand for paid sex. It’s Omaha, “The majority of all homi- sex trafficking are not interchange- a losing battle, but it’s not one that cide perpetrators are male — ap- able, as there are differences (pri- ought to be fought anyhow. There are few things I find more grating on the pet proximately 90 to 91 percent.” marily the line between consent And no, legalizing prostitution is peeve scale than the tough guy going through a In other words, in a society where and nonconsent). However, don’t not necessarily only about protect- haunted house. masculinity still reigns supreme, it’s tell that to federal, state and local ing prostitutes from their pimps and worth looking at not just the obvi- agencies. In claiming to fight sex johns, but from the police as well. ously oppressed, but the not so obvi- trafficking, these agencies are- rou Brown noted examples from Tus- ously. Men. tinely using anti-trafficking dollars to con, Arizona, San Antonio, Texas, Naturally, you don’t have to fight prostitution. Brevard County, Florida, Fresno, Here’s an example since it’s Hal- pander to women. search long and hard to find some Obviously, any sensible person California and on and on — just in loween season: There are few things And of course, the other, more men’s rights groups and the like believes that forced sex and labor of the past few months — of where po- I find more grating on the pet peeve unsavory ways of expressing disap- pointing at the culprit for this any kind is abhorrent, but as with the lice officers paid, pimped and sexu- scale than the tough guy going proval of my form of masculinity, emasculation: feminism. misallocation of resources and the ally assaulted sex workers. through a haunted house. The guy such as: “Don’t be gay,” “Don’t be But that seems dubious at best language used therein with the war For example, in Forth Worth, Tex- that has to act like this whole thing such a pussy,” or “Don’t be a bitch.” since the problem of violence among on drugs, the war on sex trafficking as, police officer Ryan Candu was is stupid, yells back at the costumed Notice what all three of those things men has been around longer than does not go merely after that core fired over allegations that he paid actors and laughs throughout the have in common? The worst thing to feminism. issue. Instead, Brown noted, anti- for sex while on duty. Brown noted experience. The same holds for the call a man is either gay or something Unfortunately, this is a column trafficking efforts involve going af- that his lawyer argued this was unfair tough guy watching a horror movie. traditionally associated with women. where I’m just pointing out an issue ter paid sex, living with a sex worker since other officers in the department “Nothing can scare me!” (Hat tip to Jessica Valenti’s “Full without knowing what the solution or running a classified advertising did the same thing, but weren’t in- Come on, “bro.” Even if hor- Frontal Feminism,” which inspired is. The one good thing, which I’ve website. vestigated or disciplined for it. ror isn’t your thing, there’s no need this bit.) mentioned numerous times in my Brown cited Kari Lerum, Kiesha When Brown extended her search to present your hard exterior, your But here’s the thing that’s troubling musings, is that violence of all kinds McCurtis, Penelope Saunders and to last year, she found a dozen more toughness, when going through a to me and gets a bit meta: even in re- has been trending downward for the Stephanie Wahab’s 2012 article for examples, including police chiefs haunted house. If anything, it comes jecting traditional masculine traits, last twenty years, and not just in the Anti-Trafficking Review, in which and crimes involving underage girls. across like a faux-masculinity to me, I still find myself questioning and United States. they said since the early 2000s, “an- The Cato Institute’s National an unneeded projection to protect wondering if I’m manly enough. It’s I have no idea how to define mas- ti-prostitution policies at the federal Police Misconduct Statistics and oneself from appearing less than hard not to when you’re surrounded culinity, but know I reject showy dis- level have translated into increas- Reporting Project recorded 4,861 manly. by it everywhere you turn. There’s plays of bravado and toughness. ingly aggressive state and local-level unique reports of police conduct As for myself, I enjoy so-called probably a name for that feeling one If guys stopped worrying so much policing of sex workers and their involving 6,613 sworn officers and “chick flicks.” For instance, I gets when you still feel like a boy about appearing less-than or gay, customers.” 6,826 alleged victims in 2010. watched a good one recently, “The compared to the men around you. I suspect, they’ll find new worlds One of the biggest hurdles to Sexual misconduct only trails Spectacular Now,” with two of my Now back to the point about faux- opening up to them. victims of sex trafficking is finding excessive force as the most com- favorite young actors today, Shailene masculinity and projection. This isn’t Like pedicures. Seriously, guys, a place to go once they’ve escaped mon incident at 9.3 percent. Of the Woodley and Miles Teller. me merely spouting off my own psy- you’ll be wondering what you’ve their circumstances. The State De- 618 officers involved in sexual mis- I have no problem shedding tears cho-babble here. Michael Kimmel, a been missing out on. And those mas- partment’s Trafficking in Persons conduct, 354 had complaints that at certain scenes in Harry Potter sociology professor at Stony Brook sage chairs should be mandatory in report noted this, saying “shelter involved forcible, nonconsensual books (or really any artform, if it’s University, specializes in studying every home. and housing for all trafficking vic- sexual activity and of those, 51 per- done well). As I’m re-reading the se- men and masculinity. tims, especially male and labor cent involved minors. ries again, this also happened recent- Kimmel wrote a provocative arti- BRETT MILAM trafficking victims, continues to be [email protected] WOMEN »PAGE 7

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Physical Facilities employee cuts highlight university’s poor definition of love and honor

CAMPUS School of Business. three-year contract that included a I parked my car Uptown and 5 percent pay raise the following TO THE EDITOR: took a stroll to King Library, year and a limit to health insur- In response to the “Staff Cuts where I had worked all four years ance increases. Responsible for Slow Mainte- at Miami. I was stunned. The first But the students who slept in nance Results” article, written by floor had been refurbished,- mak those tents are now gone. In their CHRIS CURME [email protected] Jack Christianson and printed in ing it a more open, inviting space. place are new students who don’t the Tuesday, Oct. 13 issue. The third floor — a construction know this history. This is why I FROM WOMEN »PAGE 6 marginalized groups in the world I am a 2004 Miami graduate and site in all my years at Miami — write today, to encourage the cur- who in most instances face constant formerly the Column Editor for had a fantastic reading room. And rent Miami student population to The key to solving crimes and risk of discrimination, violence and the Amusement Magazine. I’ve the basement? It was a bistro. This speak out against these trends to helping victims is a two-way street abuse,” Salil Shetty, Secretary Gen- been receiving the alumni maga- place is beautiful. I want to go cut staff to save money. Christian- of communication between the eral of Amnesty International, said. zine, The Miamian and periodic back to school here for four more son reported that David Creamer, police and whatever the affected Finally, doesn’t it seem more sen- director of finance and business community is. Therefore, as Brown sible, as Brown also pointed out, to services for Miami, cited these pointed out, when the war on sex work on harm reduction strategies reasons for the cuts: “to better trafficking really looks like a war on — handing out condoms in popular implement efficiency and keep tu- prostitution, prostitutes and their cli- prostitution areas or offering STD But the students who slept in those tents are now gone. ition more affordable.” ents fear coming to the police with tests — rather than locking these In their place are new students who don’t know this So it seems that this is Miami’s information about trafficking, afraid women up? history. new plan of action. If we have to they’ll be arrested and potentially as- Additionally, I think there’s pay our employees more, let’s just saulted. enough nuance within feminism to have fewer of them. Prohibition creates this poor com- be able to parse victims of sex traf- For Love & Honor? Are you munication problem, but also a prob- ficking from those that take up pros- kidding me, Miami? What is hon- lem of violence. Within this black titution, but doing so would requir- letters asking for my donations to years. Things change. orable about building all this fin- market of paid sex, would-be crimi- ing a sex-positive attitude. the Love & Honor campaign. I’ve Then, I picked up a copy of ery on the backs of your overbur- nals can rest easy knowing their vic- That is to say, feminists ought not seen amazing pictures of the new The Miami Student on the way dened employees? tims won’t go to the police. But, as standardize their vision of sex for ev- Armstrong Student Center and out of the library. Staff cuts re- Miami students, you and your I’ve pointed out, the police can often eryone, so when somebody decides Garland Hall, so I decided to take sponsible for slow maintenance parents pay a fine price for your be just as bad. However, that’s not to introduce money into the equa- a drive on a beautiful fall day and results, a headline announced. education. But don’t let the beauti- sufficient reasoning to maintain the tion, they’re not committing a crime. visit the campus to see the chang- Jack Christianson reported that ful buildings block your ability to illegality of prostitution. If anything, Prohibition, whether on drugs, gam- es for myself. the Physical Facilities depart- see what your money finances — it’s even more reason to get it out in bling or in this case, prostitution, As I drove into campus, I ment has shrunk from a staff of 16 as well as what it doesn’t. the open and deal with the police simply does not work and waging passed a bus that was heading members to … how many? Four. And Miami, I’d be happy to problem. wars in their name are not just coun- to the Ditmer parking lot. I did a I guess some things never change. give you money for Love & Additionally, lest one think legal- terproductive, but most destructive double-take. Was that the Miami In 2003, 400 Miami employees Honor — once you start treat- izing prostitution is a fringe feminist to the very people often singled out Metro? As I approached Patterson, went on strike for 13 days in or- ing your employees honorably. libertarian position, Amnesty Inter- as the reason for the war in the first I noticed that the roof of Shideler der to gain better wages and lower national made headlines in August place. Hall was crawling with construc- costs for health insurance. Stu- when they came out in favor of tion workers. I turned right and dents supported the workers by decriminalizing prostitution and up- looked for my freshman dorm, sleeping in tents outside of Presi- SHARON TJADEN-GLASS holding the rights of sex workers. BRETT MILAM Reid Hall. Gone. In its place was dent Garland’s office. 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FROM THEFT »PAGE 1 bicycles, which were auctioned and/or “unsecured” and in five not to leave things unattended; one time were taken), a vacuum off with proceeds absorbed into of those seven cases, the theft not victim-blaming, but you have cleaner (which was specified in case, an individual was stopped the university. occurred in the basketball court to be responsible.” the report as being an “upright” in the act of the theft. Among wallet thefts specifi- area. In the two cases that oc- There are security cameras at vacuum cleaner), and an emer- In the 29 incidences of a stolen cally mentioned in the reports, curred in the men’s locker room, the Rec Center, which McCand- gency backup light at Thomson bicycle, four were specified as 15 such incidents occurred, and the reports also noted the wal- less said have been helpful. But Hall (it was initially ripped off locked and four as unlocked on the wall, the RA stored it in a the bike rack. The rest were not common closet and then it was specified one way or another. stolen). Of those seven cases where MUPD’s ANTI-THEFT TIPS: During last year’s winter break, items were returned, two involved “If you do those three an Apple TV was stolen from bicycles. On Nov. 20 of last year, • Lock your things up. Don’t leave car or lockers things, you’re not likely Porter Hall. a bicycle was found and turned to be a victim of theft.” There were also five incidents into MUPD. Then Sep. 25 of this unlocked. of copper stolen around the con- year, a bicycle was discovered by • Don’t leave items unattended, like laundry and JOHN McCANDLESS struction sites at Miami, includ- an MUPD officer and returned to expensive electronics. MUPD CHIEF ing an incident Feb. 25 of this the owner. year when approximately 400 McCandless said bikes are hard pounds of it was stolen. to recover because most people • Know where your things are at all times. McCandless said the prob- don’t keep the documents associ- lem with tracking down copper ated with the bike. thieves is parsing who the thieves “Bikes are a little nondescript,” are from the construction work- McCandless said. “Part of the of those 15, 12 took place at the let was taken from an unlocked of course, the cameras can’t go ers on the site. There’s no way to dilemma is the descriptions are Recreational Sports Center, either locker. into the men’s locker room, nor know when trucks are going in pretty vague.” in the men’s locker room or in the McCandless said that it’s frus- are there enough resources to and out or who is who. However, MUPD, like other basketball court area. trating for him because MUPD view those cameras in real-time. “That scrap metal is so valu- police departments in the coun- Last April was a particularly has tried to make it known that And for the officers, if the inci- able,” McCandless said. try, put the stolen property, if they bad time for wallet theft at the the Rec Center has a lock pro- dent is the theft of a credit card, McCandless said he thinks do have a serial number or the Rec Center. April 25 started it off gram. McCandless said they went that brings the hassle of involving most theft crime on campus is brand associated with it, into the with the theft of a wallet from the to Walmart and bought 10 locks other agencies when the perpetra- preventable. FBI’s National Crime Informa- basketball court area. The next so people going to the Rec Center tor uses the credit card in differ- “It’s a crime of opportunity,” tion Center Database. The stolen day, there were two more in- without a lock can use one free of ent jurisdictions. McCandless said. “We don’t get item stays in the system for two stances, and then just three days charge, if the person in need pres- There are good samaritans, James Bond here at 3 a.m. trying or three years, and if a different later, three more incidents on the ents an ID. however. For instance, Jan. 30 of to steal things.” department recovered the stolen same day from the lockers or the There are also signs posted last year, a wallet was found on “If you do those three things, item, they would notify MUPD. basketball court area. A day after around the locker room inform- Bonham Road and turned into you’re not likely to be a victim of Lieutenant Jim Bechtolt said those thefts, there was another in- ing users about the lock program. MUPD. theft,” McCandless said. “It’s an most bikes are actually not sto- cident on April 30. “When people use locks like Some other oddball items taken undue amount of stress that theft len, but rather abandoned. For In all seven cases within that they’re supposed to, thefts go throughout the last year included causes. If we followed these three instance, last year he said MUPD four-day period, the reports noted down to goose egg,” McCandless three instances of stolen fire -ex rules, we would dramatically re- recovered 200 to 250 abandoned the wallet was left “unattended” said. “We have to remind people tinguishers (one in which two at duce thefts.” WWW.MIAMISTUDENT.NET TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015 9

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met with enthusiasm, time will “I think Bain’s accomplish- improvement has been made.” MU returns home next weekend Ohio State would tie the game tell whether they have a definite im- ments will bring extra recog- Though the RedHawks show for two conference games against for the third time in the series pact on the undergraduate student nition to the department and improvement individually, head University of New York at Buffalo early in the second. It was fresh- experience at Miami. to Miami as a whole.” coach Willy Wood said the team and University of Akron. man Mason Jobst finding the net “This is all new, so it is go- Longworth said she believes that must work on pack running in “We just got to keep working,” on a shot senior goaltender Ryan ing to be an interesting year,” Miami really helps students to pre- crowds. Kramig said. “Keep working on Mckay said he “never saw”. Callender said. pare for future careers. “We need to work on the pack the things that we need to do. The McKay would complement ASG updated its website with “Bain’s success shows that Mi- between our fifth and seventh run- world isn’t ending. We just need to his 25 save night on Friday a new contact section for stu- ami does a really great job of pre- ners,” Wood said. “That’s where show some improvement, get back with 27 saves on 28 shots in the dents to send in feedback, con- paring its students for anything and most meets are won and lost.” to practice and close out these home second game of the series. He cerns and ideas to improve the everything,” Longworth said. Stewart shared the same con- games with some good results.” would finish the weekend with a organization. The website also Hodge said he believes cern. .945 save percentage and a 1.5 includes information on each serv- Bain’s success embodies Mi- “Pack running was shaky,” goals against average. ing member of ASG and minutes ami’s mission to help students Stewart said. “But it should get McKay gave a lot of credit to from Senate meetings. grow and pursue their passions better when the number of the FROM VOLLEYBALL »PAGE 10 his defensemen for his success throughout their lives. field go down. That still isn’t an during the series. “Miami encourages students to excuse for shakiness.” front 15-14. “They’re moving their feet FROM FOOTBALL »PAGE 10 have high aspirations, let their tal- Miami has a break next week- Tied at 17, a 6-1 run by Central and keeping tight gaps,” McKay ent grow and understand that the end before the MAC Champion- Michigan put it in control at 23-18. said. “That’s the name of the points on the board,” Bahl said. sky is the limit,” Hodge said. ship Oct. 31 in Akron, Ohio. Hill recorded one more kill, but the game. Any defensive coach will Lurry entered the game as the na- Chippewas won 25-20. teach you that.” tion’s leader in interceptions. This In Friday’s match against Eastern With just over six to play was his seventh pick of the season FROM COLUMN »PAGE 10 win. Michigan, Miami did not perform in the second it was freshman and his fifth-straight game with an Try to schedule your league well offensively, attacking at a low phenom Jack Roslovic putting INT. that literally means nothing. games for Tuesday or Thursday .222 percent. The RedHawks offset home a go ahead goal for the “He’s a great player,” Bahl said. They really just don’t care that nights around 10:00 p.m. At this this with a strong defensive perfor- RedHawks, his third of the year. “He reads your eyes really well, and much. So ignore them as much as time in many Miami students’ mance. They out-blocked the Eagles Melnick picked up the assist in that’s what he did on that pick.” you can without getting kicked out. lives, going out for 90s night takes 12-6 and forced a .102 attack per- his second multi-point game as Northern ended the third quarter Just think of the rules as sugges- preference to an intramural flag centage. Sophomore outside hitter a ’Hawk. with a 31-5 lead. tions. Push a guy in the back so you football game, especially when Olivia Rusek and Hill led MU with Miami started the third period The RedHawks cut the lead to can grab that rebound. Stepped on you consider the importance of four blocks each. up one goal and with 4:46 left on 31-12 with redshirt junior wide re- the sideline after a catch? Do your pre-gaming (to be clear, I’m talk- These two wins bring Miami a powerplay, an opportunity they ceiver Fred McRae’s 25-yard TD best Nik Wallenda impersonation ing about pre-gaming for the bars, to 14-7 overall and 6-2 in the Mid- would take advantage of. It was catch at the 11:43 mark. It was Mi- and act like you tip-toed that side- not pre-game stretching). If there is American Conference. The Red- freshman Zach LaValle burying ami’s first touchdown in eight quar- line all the way into the end-zone. no competition, you and your team Hawks sit in second place in the East his first NCAA goal with 17:55 ters and Bahl’s second this year. You’re only guilty if you act can rack up those wins by default, Division and third overall in confer- remaining in the game. Sherwod “It felt good,” Bahl said. guilty. There is no replay review literally without breaking a sweat. ence. would pick up one assist on the The Huskies scored two touch- to worry about, so own every play There you have it, the formula “We’re super pumped,” Ingle said. goal, senior defenseman Mat- downs in garbage time, putting an and act like you have no idea what for winning in intramural sports. “Taking it one game at a time, stay- thew Caito the other. exclamation point on their win. they are talking about when the In short, play hard, ing focused on our goals as a team.” The powerplay was 0-2 on Bahl completed 16 of 33 passes whistle blows. play ignorant, but most MU continues MAC play against Friday in Columbus but was 2-5 for 156 yards, one touchdown and Show up for the game. importantly, just play. Ball State University and University with 11 shots at home on Satur- one INT. His outing was better than This one is pretty self-explana- of Toledo on the road before return- day. Miami held off OSU during last week’s four-interception perfor- tory. Lots of times, you don’t even JACK REYERING ing home for a showdown with rival all seven of their man advantag- mance, but Martin said there’s still have to play the game to earn a [email protected] Ohio University. es in the weekend. room for improvement. “He was obviously much better, but he didn’t start off with a very high bar,” Martin said. “Hanging on the ball and then making a late throw … he’s obviously gotta eradi- cate that and keep learning.” The freshman QB also under- THE MIAMI STUDENT stands the work ahead of him. “I know being a freshman, being inexperienced, that I have to get in IS LOOKING FOR on tape more and prepare for what they’re gonna do to us,” he said. “We made some crucial mistakes, a lot of penalties, negative plays that AD REPRESENTATIVES kept moving us back. 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FOOTBALL lecting 134 yards on 14 carries. 40 seconds remaining. “It was pretty much what we ex- “We needed that field goal at GRACE REMINGTON pected,” said senior linebacker Kent the end of the half,” Martin said. SPORTS EDITOR Kern, who led the defense with nine “It would’ve made it 21-6 to Joel Bouagnon and the Northern tackles (eight solo). “We just didn’t keep some momentum.” Illinois University run game started execute our defense today. We mis-fit The RedHawks caught a break strong and never stopped, as they de- a lot of run plays on those long touch- in the beginning of the second half feated the Miami University football downs, myself included.” on a NIU safety. When junior wide- team 45-12 Saturday. “Once we got better at play rec- out Aregeros Turner returned the Of NIU’s 514 total yardage, 311 ognition as the game went on, we opening kickoff, he crossed the were rushing yards. Miami gained started to fit those things right. At goal line, but reentered and took a 309 yards total. the start, we weren’t recognizing knee in the end zone, giving Miami “Everything they do is set up by it quick enough.” two free points. the run,” head coach Chuck Martin Three of the RedHawks’ first four MU’s offense regained possession, said. “We didn’t stop what they do to drives were three-and-outs. How- and freshman quarterback Billy Bahl beat you.” ever, MU (1-6, 0-3 MAC) turned it moved the team 50 yards to the NIU ANGELO GELFUSO THE MIAMI STUDENT Bouagnon helped the Huskies (4- around in the second quarter. They 16. But the drive ended when sopho- 3, 2-1 Mid-American Conference) started moving the ball and kept the Sophomore tight end Ryan Smith tries to get by NIU safety Elijah Campbell. more cornerback Shawun Lurry to a 21-0 first quarter lead with two Huskies scoreless. picked off Bahl’s pass into traffic and 22-yard touchdown runs. Halfway “We didn’t really have to change to execute a lot better in the second nior Kaleb Patterson with 5:32 left returned it 47 yards. through the third quarter, he struck what we were doing,” Kern said. quarter … we saw what happened, in the second quarter. The ’Hawks “Can’t throw picks in the red zone again on a 53-yard touchdown run. “Our game plan was sound and our we didn’t give up any points.” had a chance to reduce NIU’s lead when there’s a great chance to put The junior running back accounted scheme was good, we just needed Miami’s first score of the game again, but Patterson missed a 38- for a third of NIU’s run offense, col- to start executing. And we did start was a 36-yard field goal from- se yard FG attempt wide right with FOOTBALL »PAGE 9 Five freshmen lead MU in OSU sweep Pre-Nationals yields 10 PRs

HOCKEY CROSS COUNTRY Bromley and Dietrich all posted new personal bests. STEVE PERKINS COBURN GILLIES “I think we could have done better STAFF WRITER THE MIAMI STUDENT in some places,” Stewart said. “But, Five freshmen propelled the Mi- Miami University cross country it’s important that we stay competi- ami University hockey team to its traveled to Lexington, Ky. for the tive against those [Mid-American first sweep of the season in a home- NCAA Pre-Nationals meet Saturday Conference] teams so that way, and-home series against Ohio State and returned with several personal come the MAC meet, we are ready.” University. The young guns scored best times. The men’s squad finished On the women’s side, senior 10 of the team’s 16 points, leading ninth out of 31 teams with 285 points, Laura Bess led the RedHawks with the RedHawks to a 3-2 win Friday while the women placed ninth out of a seventh place finish and new in Columbus and a 3-1 win at home. 35 teams with 294 points. personal best 20:59 time. Senior On Friday night Miami opened Liberty University won the men’s Brenna Poulsen came in second the scoring with a goal from senior competition with 159 points, while for the ’Hawks, taking 27th over- Andrew Schmidt about halfway Washington State won the women’s all with a time of 21:27 for a new into the first period with assists ANGELO GELFUSO THE MIAMI STUDENT contest with 176 points. personal record. Sophomore Maria coming from senior Chris Joyaux “The meet went OK,” Alesha Scavuzzo crossed the line in 22:06 and freshman Ryan Siroky. Ohio Senior forward Alex Gacek had four shots against OSU, but did not score. Vovk said. “Ninth place isn’t the best for 78th overall. State responded with one of their finish, but it’s OK considering how Vovk (86th; 22:12), senior Megan own just under seven minutes said. “It’s been pretty smooth.” first period on Saturday with a tally crowded the race was and how large Beaver (96th; 22:17), junior Lauren into the second. The game would Roslovic would finish the week- from a freshman yet again, this time the field of teams was for the race.” Hoover (124th; 22:35) and sopho- remain tied headed into the final end with two goals and an assist it was Josh Melnick on the power- Senior Joe Stewart led the way in more Sarah Starrett (131st; 22:39) frame. earning him the title of NCHC play for his second of the season. the men’s race, placing second over- closed out the scoring for the Miami The scoring would go back and freshman of the week. The assists would go to Roslovic all with a personal best 8K time of women. Vovk, Beaver and Hoover forth one more time with freshman Ryan McKay saw 27 shots on and sophomore Anthony Louis- his 24:07. Senior Zack McBride was all set personal record times. Kiefer Sherwood giving Miami a Friday and made 25 saves. Both first point of the season. second for Miami, coming in 33rd “We are a completely different lead before Ohio State would tie it goals would come off the stick of Head coach Rico Blasi spoke to overall with a personal best 24:47 team at this point than we were last at two goals with only 2:45 to play. Senior leader Anthony Grecco. the freshmen’s performance so far. time. Junior Andrew Dusing was year, and it’s a good kind of change,” Just over a minute later, Miami McKay would start again Saturday “Well, after two weekends, 59th overall with a time of 25:06 as Vovk said. “Almost everybody on freshman Jack Roslovic would put night. they’re not freshman anymore,” Miami’s third finisher. the team has PR-ed once or twice. home the go ahead goal. The two teams rallied after Fri- Blasi said. “They’re going to have Junior Cody Reisterer (83rd; It’s exciting to see.” Roslovic said coach Blasi has day’s game and made the trip from to play for us and they’re going to 25:15), sophomore Matt Bromley Stewart agreed. made it easy to transition into the Columbus to Oxford for the second have to produce. Everybody mat- (108th; 25:32), redshirt junior Matt “Everyone has PR-ed at least team’s systems. game of the weekend which Miami ters in our locker room.” Dietrich (126th; 25:42) and sopho- once, I believe,” he said. “So, clearly, “Coach does a really good job, would also win. Like Friday, Mi- more Jake Brumfield (146th; 25:54) he’s a player’s coach,” Roslovic ami would open the scoring in the HOCKEY »PAGE 9 rounded out the scoring. Reisterer, CROSS COUNTRY »PAGE 9

GOLF LEADERBOARD How to be an intramural sports star MOUNTAINEER INTERCOLLEGIATE COLUMN your best friend’s dad) gave you ing bunt you just tagged is going during your biweekly, hour-long to squirt through the shortstop’s OVERALL MIAMI ALL JACKED UP practices in your grade school gym. legs. Or maybe the throw will be 1. Penn State, +6 T-14. Bud Radis, +2 Every time you step on the court airmailed into someone’s dad’s 2. UConn, +7 T-14. Jack Sparling, +2 If you’re a college student, the or field, remember those worn out Range Rover windshield. last time you played an organized phrases he roared at you like “hands If you approach every intramural 3. Miami University, +10 T-14. Brian Ohr, +2 competitive sport was probably up on defense” or “play until you sports game like it’s a third grade T-4. Bowling Green, +11 T-28. Greg Conrad, +4 your senior year of high school. For hear the whistle.” CYO matchup against your rival the less gifted athletes, it may have The easiest and most basic school, you’re going to give your- T-4. Cincinnati, +11 T-35. Patrick Flavin, +5 been eighth grade. But, that’s okay. way to be a winner in intramu- self a chance to win every time. You can still get your athletic fix in ral sports is to work the hardest. Oh, and you’ll also satisfy that college with intramural sports. Not only will you anger your op- request your mother asked of you Final round begins Tuesday. Although the level of competi- ponents and earn the coveted ac- in third grade: “Just have fun out tion may be downgraded, the goal colade as a “try-hard,” but you there, Billy!” still remains the same: win. will also find yourself right in the Play like there are no refs. If you haven’t figured out how middle of every play. Because, basically, there aren’t. ’Hawks held scoreless to compete in this brave new world Crash the offense boards. No- The officials calling your frat league of intramural sports, here are a few body is going to box you out, and basketball game are students who SOCCER We had to be better. We just weren’t tips to cement your legacy as an in- in the blink of an eye you’ll have are paid minimum wage to watch HARRISON SCHWARZ sharp enough to beat Western on the tramural sports star. double-digit points just off those you in your white knee socks and STAFF WRITER road. You better be on your A-game Hustle. bunny lay-ins alone. Adidas sweat band, playing a game to beat a good team on the road.” Think back on all the advice your Sprint down the line to first Despite totaling a combined 27 The ’Hawks rank second-to-last third grade basketball coach (also base. Half of the time that swing- COLUMN »PAGE 9 shots, the Miami University soccer in the MAC in shots per game with team failed to score in its two week- 10.54, but they have been efficient end games, marking the first time with their shots. MU is sixth in goals the RedHawks have been shut out in per game at 1.31. RedHawks remain unbeaten at home back-to-back games this season. However, defense and goalkeep- Miami’s offense hasn’t performed ing have kept the RedHawks in the VOLLEYBALL to protect our house.” also was a standout on Thursday, to its potential for much of the sea- postseason race. Miami ranks first BEN BLANCHARD Ingle was the RedHawk Player of contributing both offensively and de- son, but it didn’t hurt the team in overall in the MAC with a .61 goals THE MIAMI STUDENT the Match against EMU, leading the fensively. She finished with a team- Mid-American Conference play un- against average. offense with 12 kills. She made two high 14 kills, and recorded a double- til this weekend. “Hats off to our back four The Miami University volleyball errors in 19 attempts for an attack double with 12 digs. MU fell 2-0 to WMU (8-3-3, 6-1- and [junior goalie] Vic Mania- team defeated Eastern Michigan percentage of .526. She also contrib- On Thursday, Central Michigan 1 MAC) Friday and played to a 0-0 ci,” Kramig said. “They played University in 3-1 (25-15, 25-22, 17- uted two blocks (one solo and one built an early lead in set one at 7-5. draw against NIU (2-12-1, 1-6-1 well to get the shutout.” 25, 25-20) Friday night. assisted) on the night. A kill from Hill and a Chippewa at- MAC) Saturday. Senior midfielder Jess Bronke ac- This victory comes on the heels of Against Central Michigan, junior tack error tied the score, but each The RedHawks (9-5-1, knowledged the team’s dip in play, a tough 3-2 (20-25, 25-15, 25-21, 21- middle hitter Paige Hill came up big time the RedHawks tied it, CMU 5-2-1 MAC) had won five of but she expects things to improve. 25, 15-9) win over Central Michigan in the decisive fifth set. She recorded regained the advantage. six MAC games before they “I think our heads are down a University Thursday night. four kills as Miami put the game out Down 11-14, a kill from sopho- entered the weekend. little bit,” Bronke said. “I think The two victories add to Mi- of reach for the Chippewas. more Katie Tomasic, a block from “I think it was disappointing,” we’re going to have keep working ami’s unbeaten streak at home; Hill finished with 13 kills for the Hill and Tomasic, a service ace from head coach Bobby Kramig said. “I at practice and get our heads up. We the RedHawks improve to 9-0 in match and made one attack error freshman setter Mackenzie Zielinski think we are capable of doing bet- have to keep what’s in the past in Oxford in 2015. in 26 attempts for a hitting percent- and a block from senior outside hit- ter and playing better than we did up the past and keep moving forward “We just keep trying to keep the age of .462. She also recorded four ter Annie Reiswig put Miami back in here. We obviously need to be a little and working hard.” streak going,” senior Jenny Ingle blocks (two solo and two assisted). bit sharper in front of the goal. We said. “One of our goals every time is Junior outside hitter Maris Below VOLLEYBALL »PAGE 9 had more than enough opportunities. SOCCER »PAGE 9