After Shootings, Voters Assess Firearm Issues

The Miami Student Oldest university newspaper in the United States, established 1826 VOLUME 140 NO. 03 TUESday, AUGUST 28, 2012 MIAMI UNIVERSITY OXFORD, OHIO

TODAY IN MIAMI HISTORY In 1950, The Miami Student reported that WMUB, Miami’s student-run FM radio station had received its license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The station, frequency 88.1, was one of the first collegiate FM stations in the area. It broadcast 7 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 7 to 8 p.m. on Fridays. After shootings, voters assess firearm issues

By Brett Milam election for college students. Online Editor “Jobs are the number one issue Student on the Street because the large majority of us Gun rights and gun control are will be looking for jobs right after Should the United States reassess gun policies? sure to be factored into the debate graduating from Miami Univer- between Republican presidential sity,” Kretz said. “I would say to nominee Mitt Romney and Presi- my fellow Miamians that if now is “Gun control is a very tricky topic because statistically, areas which dent Barack Obama as the Novem- not the ‘right time’ to discuss this have higher rate of gun ownership have a statistically lower rate ber election nears, especially in issue, then when?” of crime. However, all illegal guns must at one point start as legally the wake of the Colorado theater, According to the Institute for owned guns so the more guns on the street, the more illegal guns Wisconsin Sikh temple and most Policy Research at the University you will have.” recent New York City shootings. of Cincinnati, over 51 percent of College Democrats President Ohio voters still regard economic Laura Kretz said the shootings considerations as the most impor- Evan Crowell might have been preventable if tant issue in the 2012 election. Senior there were stricter background Notwithstanding, the gun con- checks for gun owners. trol debate is certainly relevant “I think it should [be reassessed] because there is no point to having “These aren’t accidents,” Kretz to the parents of incoming Miami an assault rifle or weapon inside of a major city. It makes sense said. “These are preventable. The University first years, according to when you are outside hunting or in the wilderness or something, issue is about enforcement.” Miami University Police Depart- but if I’m living in a city block why do I need to have a gun? What Kretz said she would like to see ment (MUPD) Police Chief John purpose does it serve?” President Obama do more on this McCandless. issue, if he is re-elected. At Miami University’s orienta- However, both candidates have tion, McCandless was asked by Peter Dougherty shied away from making any parents about the preparedness of Senior demonstrative declarations on the MUPD in the event of an ac- the issue. tive shooter on campus. According “There are areas that are not safe I feel like you should be able to In contrast, President of College to McCandless, parents ask about carry a gun if you go through the means to get yourself certified, Republicans Baylor Myers said active shooters in only one or two then you are going to use it appropriately.” gun control laws would restrict of the 14 or 15 orientation sessions self-protection. each year. “As outlined in the second McCandless said questions amendment of our Constitution, about active shooters become we have the right to bear arms and more popular after highly publi- Julia Prus the College Republicans believe cized shootings such as the Vir- First year that right is a necessity for self- ginia Tech shooting. protection,” Myers said. “We’re as prepared as you can “Gun laws should be stricter because obviously guns are getting into To College Republicans, gun be in those situations,” McCand- the hands of the wrong people. Even if the gun laws were stricter, laws are ineffective. less said. people can still get things that obviously are illegal so I don’t how “Time and experience has The MUPD Web site has a much a difference it will make because if somebody wants a gun shown that gun laws are obsolete link under Campus Safety about they can probably get it, but anything that can keep us safer.” — criminals will always have ac- what to do, as a student or mem- cess, but our society must empow- ber of the faculty or staff, in er good citizens in their efforts for the event of an active shooter. Brian Oddo self-protection,” Myers said. That link can be found here: http:// First year Communications Chair of Col- www.units.muohio.edu/psf/po- lege Democrats Eden Thomp- lice/Campus_Safety/ActiveShoot- “I think they’re alright where they’re at even with the shooting in son said there should be gun er.shtml the movie theater, it’s just those certain people need to be watched control laws that focus on the “If someone specifically asks and other than that it’s not that big of a problem.” gun purchaser. about an active shooter then “The focus should be on who we tell them they can go [to the guns are given to,” Thompson said. website],” McCandless said. However, Kretz said she believes gun control is far from GUN CONTROL, Riley Brehm SEE PAGE 8 the most important issue in the First year University, Oxford police force team up Lecture Series begins with Jerry Springer visit

Kaler Hazen candidates are considered based on For The Miami Student a number of factors including current events, the diversity of both the The Miami University annual speakers and their topics and Univer- Lecture Series kicks off on Septem- sity lectures from previous years. ber 24 with a lecture from ex-Cincin- Other factors are also given con- nati mayor and television talk show sideration, according to Newberry. personality Jerry Springer. The lec- “We’re also looking at the gender ture series will ultimately bring five mix and the racial mix,” Newberry speakers to campus, each of them said. “We want to make sure we’re with a unique perspective on topics reflecting the diversity goals of the ranging from social media and vot- university and exposing students to ing to international travel. people of all cultures, genders, and Other speakers include NPR ra- political views.” dio host and guidebook author Rick Newberry said audience interac- LISA GEHRING PHOTOGRAPHER Steves, business leader and politi- tion is intended during the presenta- The Miami University Police Department and Oxford Police Department have formed a partnership to allow cal consultants Becki Donatelli and tions, and a Q&A session is antici- both police forces wider jurisdiction. Sam Graham-Felsen, Peabody pated at the end of each lecture. Award winner Krista Tippett, and Newberry said student input is distinguished NASA scientist Neil valuable not only in terms of those deGrasse Tyson. sitting on the selection committee, BY Andrew Yde “This is an effort between the city not the first time the separate- de According to Howard Kleiman, but also in gauging the number of For The Miami Student and the university to provide the best partments have come together. Be- professor of mass communication, tickets that need to be sold. possible service to the community,” fore the pact, it was not unusual for Lecture Series speakers are chosen “It’s not all that often we have In an effort to improve both the Spilman said. MUPD and OPD personnel to share by the University Lecture Series to turn away hordes of people”, speed and strength of police respons- Before the new jurisdiction agree- patrol cars on any given day. None- Committee, which consists of both said Newberry. es in the Mile Square area of Oxord, ment, which took nine months to for- theless, OPD maintained sole juris- students and faculty. The series opener, featuring Jerry the Oxford Police Department (OPD) mulate, MUPD personnel were only diction in the Mile Square region. “Oxford, being as isolated as it is, Springer, promises to be of particu- and Miami University Police Depart- allowed to assist off campus with ex- “They no longer have to call,” Sgt. needs to bring in a variety of things lar interest to the communication ment (MUPD), have implemented a plicit request from OPD personnel. Varley said. “Anything they see, they that students can engage with and a department. According to Kleiman, new mutual jurisdiction agreement. Such requests were usually inspired can act upon, as if each one of them strong lecture series is one of those students on the selection committee According to Lt. Ben Spilman by threat of serious injury or prop- is just another Oxford officer.” things,” Kleiman said. admired Springer’s breadth of expe- spokesman for the MUPD, this new erty damage off campus, according Student body president John Ste- According to Patricia Newberry, rience and diversity of past occupa- agreement will allow MUPD offi- to Spilman. fanski said he was intrigued by the senior lecturer and coordinator of tions, and expect an interesting pre- cers to assist with off-campus issues, “This is innovative as far as co- conjunction of administrative ef- special events and internships, the sentation on human manipulation. no matter their severity, both uptown operation between separate police forts composing the new jurisdiction Lecture Series Committee takes According to Newberry, when and elsewhere in the Mile Square departments,” Spilman said. agreement. Stefanski and Associated most of the preceding academic year negotiating with speakers, the Lec- region of Oxford bounded by Patter- According to Sgt. Jon Varley, a to thoroughly consider all of the pos- son Avenue, Locust Street, Chestnut 17-year veteran for the OPD, this POLICE, sible lecture candidates and come up LECTURE, SEE PAGE 8 SEE PAGE 8 Street and High Street. mutual jurisdiction agreement is with a final list of speakers. Possible Editors JENN SMOLA CAMPUS ALLISON MCGILLIVRAY 2 TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 [email protected] University Senate hears Miami Metro implements update on new calendar new purple, orange routes By Allison an option,” Spilman said. “We By Jenn Smola session [at its September meeting],” new calendar, Sauter said the uni- McGillivray hope that well help ease some Campus Editor Sauter said. versity can develop an improved Campus Editor of the congestion on campus by According to Sauter, students time block. making it easy to get the remote The Miami University Senate could utilize the proposed win- “If we have even a better time The 2012-2013 Miami Met- parking lots.” held its first meeting of the new ter term for taking classes, study block model with no overlap, ro map looks a little different The orange route now con- school year Monday, during which abroad opportunities, internships, and spread it out, we’ll have than last year’s map with ma- nects the residence halls to the body heard about new systems and work experience. greater success for the students,” jor changes being made to the popular off-campus student management tools and the new Sauter said there are still many Sauter said. orange and both of the purple housing. It runs from 5 p.m. to 2013-2014 academic calendar. aspects that need to be taken into The senate also heard from express routes. 1 a.m. on Thursdays and on the The Senate began the meeting consideration as the university Information Security Officer Miami University saw an in- weekends it runs from 5 p.m. to with announcements from Pro- moves towards the new calendar. Joe Bazeley, regarding chang- crease in Miami Metro ridership 3 a.m., according to Spilman. vost Bobby Gempesaw regarding “We’re now into this deep dive, es to systems management last year. However, there was a The orange route also Miami’s large first year class and looking at a lot of ‘what does this tools for computer workstations substantial decline in ridership runs out to Walmart on record international enrollment. mean for the ebb and flow of the across campus. on the purple express routes, Wednesday evenings and The Senate also heard from university?’” Sauter said. According to Bazely, Altiris, according to Lt. Ben Spilman Saturday mornings. Michael Kabbaz, associate vice One of the uncertainties the a software currently on Miami of the Miami University Police “The idea behind this route president of enrollment manage- university is working through is workstations is being replaced by Department (MUPD). is that it connects the residence ment, and David Sauter, univer- settling on a revised time block new software—System Center “Being that they were under- halls on campus with the high sity registrar, regarding the new grid, or set class times, that adhere Configuration Manager (SCCM) performing routes we wanted density off-campus residences academic calendar set to take ef- to the new calendar, according and Casper. to use those in a way that they and also run out to Walmart to fect next school year. to Sauter. Altiris, as well as SCCM and would be more useful for the provide an additional shopping The new calendar will include According to Sauter, there are Casper, are necessary to deploy people who ride the bus,” option,” Spilman said. 14-week semesters, plus a week problems with the current time software and as well as perform Spilman said. The blue, red, green, and of final assessment, whereas the block model. software inventory to determine The purple express routes yellow routes remain the same current calendar has 15-week se- “When we run data now…every the best option for licensure, ac- connect the West Millet and Dit- as they were last year, with mesters, plus a week of final as- Monday-Wednesday class over- cording to Bazeley. mer parking lots to the center of an exception of a brief de- sessment, according to Kabbaz. laps another time block,” Sauter “It will tell us what software is campus, according to Spilman. tour by the blue route around The new calendar will also in- said. “We’ve gotten out of kilter installed on your computer,” Ba- They arrive every ten minutes Western Drive. clude a proposed three-week win- with the evenness of how we’re zeley said. “It’s very much from from 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Western Drive will be ter term, which is currently pend- distributing classes,” an inventory perspective.” “The one thing that we re- closed until 2014 due to ing approval from Miami’s Board According to Sauter, an ad According to Bazely, the old ally hope to happen out of this construction. The blue of Trustees, according to Sauter. hoc committee has been formed and new software perform similar is that parking in a remote lo- bus must enter and exit by the “The Board of Trustees is to gather input for new time functions, but the new software cation will become more of Art Museum. reviewing and hopefully vot- block possibilities. will save the university a “sub- ing and approving the winter With the implementation of the stantial amount of money.” Miami hires new VP of university advancement

Jenn Smola Working in university ad- Campus Editor vancement, Herbert’s job deals largely with alumni relations, Miami University has an- fundraising for the university, nounced Tom Herbert as donor relations, and maintaining its new vice president of alumni data, Wagner said. university advancement. According to Wagner, Her- According to Claire Wagner, bert’s qualifications encouraged associate director of university the university he was right for communications, Herbert was the position. selected following an extensive “He’s got good experience in search for the position. higher education,” Wagner said. “A national search was done,” Herbert will replace interim Wagner said. “Tom Herbert was vice president of university ad- DAMIEN WATSON THE MIAMI STUDENT the favorite candidate coming vancement Brad Bundy and will Aimee Venott, Dominic Competti and Katie Knipfing display their Miami spirit in front of the Sundial. out of that.” start his position Oct. 1. IT Services reorganization Students go ‘all-in’ for school spirit

By Libby Mueller “The campaign was really de- to the athletics department. Senior Staff Writer saves more than $500,000 signed to generate campus-wide “The athletics department want- spirit,” Bates said. “Wearing red ed to find something that goes By Allison Accenture. In fall 2011 Miami If you stroll through the Miami is a very visual symbol of people’s beyond,” Azama said. “I want McGillivray brought in Accenture to help IT University campus on a Friday this commitment to this university.” people to know it’s bigger than Campus Editor Services reduce expenditures as fall semester, don’t be surprised According to Bates, All-In Fri- athletics. It’s all about the campus part of a university-wide effort to to see a sea of red as spirited stu- days began Aug. 17, where a por- and the community showing this Miami University Informa- save money. dents don Miami gear in support tion of red could even be seen at great spirit.” tion Technology (IT) Services Since IT Services knew in ad- of the athletic department’s new Convocation as the incoming first- According to Azama and Pear- announced in July it adopted vance it would have to cut posi- campaign: All-In Fridays. year class took up the rallying call son, Miami President David a new organizational structure tions, it planned to cut as many According to Mike Pearson, of the campaign. Bates said he Hodge and the university’s execu- that would save the university vacant positions as possible to assistant athletic director of com- hopes the concept will catch on tive council as well as the Oxford $509,000 annually. IT Services avoid eliminating filled positions, munication and technology, All-In with all students and staff alike. Chamber of Commerce are on achieved this savings by cut- according to McVey. Fridays is a campaign born out of “How fun would it be for off- board with All-In Fridays. ting 17 positions, 13 of which “We knew this Accenture work football Coach Don Treadwell’s campus and high school students Azama said there are many ways were already empty, according to was coming and so as somebody motto for the team, “All in at all to see waves of red walking across that the word is being spread. Cathy McVey, senior director of would retire or move on to sometimes.” The initiative encourages campus to show students’ com- “We’re working with Red Alert IT communications and relation- where else, we held a number students and staff to wear all red mitment to this great university,” to get the word out in residence ship management. of positions open knowing that on Fridays. Bates said. halls,” Azama said. “We also The reorganization was part Brad Bates, director of athletics Anthony Azama, assistant ath- of a list of recommendations IT, at Miami University, said he is en- letic director of marketing, said FRIDAYS, SEE PAGE 8 SEE PAGE 8 made by the consulting firm thusiastic about All-In Fridays. that the campaign is not confined Inside Washington program creates opportunities for students

By Jenn Smola on the controversial Affordable Campus Editor Care Act. Senior Rob Harrelson in- For many, summer is a time terned in Congressman Dennis for relaxing by the pool and bar- Rehberg’s office. becue hopping, but 21 Miami “It was really exciting working University students had a very in the nation’s capital during such different summer, interning in an important year for politics,” Washington, D.C. Harrelson said. “There was so Participants in Miami Univer- much attention towards each issue sity’s summer Inside Washington to determine how it could play a program lived in the nation’s capi- role in the election.” tal for a 10-week session. While During the first three weeks of the program has existed since the the program, students met with late 1990s, students this year ex- prominent professionals in the po- perienced a Washington summer litical, communications and jour- that was especially politically nalism fields. This year students charged with the tension of the JENN SMOLA THE MIAMI STUDENT upcoming presidential election Washington, SEE PAGE 8 Inside Washington students visited the White House press room during their summer experience. and the Supreme Court’s ruling Editors olivia hnat hannah Stein COMMUNITY [email protected] TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 3 POLICE Drought impacts local produce

BEAT Morgan Schaffer SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Water. It is such a simple luxury, something that is taken for grant- ed. The sunshine has been great, but without rain, Butler County is suffering and in the midst of a drought. “[The year] 2012 has been one of the hottest years on record,” said Mike Dreisbach, director of public services for the city of Oxford. The lack of water affects day-today life, especially the growing of food. According to Dreisbach, the rainfall has been six inches below what it should be for the year. Butterfield Farms, a few hundred ANNE GARDNER THE MIAMI STUDENT acres of farm located on state route 73, however, has been damagingly Dying Butterfield Farm corn stalks line Route 73 as Oxford suffers its worst drought since the 1980s. affected by the drought, according to employee Andrea Bryant. The outcome of this drought is not look- we get 20 bushels of beans and 20 [produce is] usually taken overseas,” and the 1980 drought is [the 1980 ing positive, said Bryant. to 30 of corn. It’s really bad.” Bryant said. drought] started a lot earlier, and we “The prices [of produce] are go- Butterfield Farms has a produce Junior Emily Holifield said she didn’t get any rain period. For this ing to go through the roof,” Bry- market situated within the farm noticed the effects of the drought in one we got rain early on and haven’t ant said. “It’s going to be negative with an address on Oxford Tren- her daily life. had any since,” Bryant said. because we’re not going to have ton Road that sells produce grown “I noticed less produce this past While farms are suffering, water enough [produce].” on Butterfield Farms along with summer, and there is an obvious used for daily use is not in harm. Bryant gave an example of this cheeses, bacon, jellies, honey and difference in the way my front lawn Dreisbach said the city has pre- year’s produce compared to a nor- other assorted goods. It also sends looked last year and how it looks pared for droughts and is capable mal, good year’s produce. produce out of the farm, according now,” Holifield said. of providing the same amount “Generally, on a good year, [re- to Bryant. According to Bryant, compared of water that has consistently ferring to] beans and corn, we cre- “We grow mainly for custom- to the drought in 1980, this year’s been provided. ate almost 60 bushels of beans, and ers because we’re a produce drought has not been so bad. As far as water used for corn is almost 56 bushels,” Bryant market. A lot of farmers ship “I wouldn’t say it’s as bad because daily living, there is no need said. “[This year], we’ll be lucky if down to the river on barges, and the difference between this drought for alarm. Local presidential campaign offices open their doors

by Kaitie Espeleta state headquarters in Columbus, For the Miami Student Ohio as well. Despite Oxford having a repu- The political campaigns for tation of having a conservative President Obama and GOP can- majority, Otto said that they ex- didate Mitt Romney rely heav- pect positive results coming from ily on the efforts of volunteers. the Democratic office. In Oxford, Ohio, these citizen “We had an office here in 2008,” activists can get involved in the Otto said. “In turn we had a huge election at local field offices. College Democrats organization These field offices are made that outnumbered the College up of community volunteers Republicans that year. There are that help spread the word to a lot of Democrats here, and hav- their neighborhoods about their ing this office here brings them preferred candidate. out of the woodwork and gets “It gives a place to gather and them involved.” ANNE GARDNER THE MIAMI STUDENT THINK GLOBAL, ACT LOCAL organize around, but it also helps Not all students agree that with appearance, so people can an Obama office in such a- con Local residents sample apples from local farms at the Oxford Farmer’s actually see the campaign,” said servative area is beneficial to Market that is held uptown every Saturday morning until Thanksgiving. Junior Dan Otto, a student volun- his campaign. teer at the Obama field office. “I understand that Obama’s The offices funnel their - vol campaign is focused on the mid- Butler County has highest unteers toward either going dle class, so choosing a smaller door-to-door in neighborhoods, town could be beneficial, but Ox- using phone banks to reach ford is extremely conservative,” number of swine flu cases out and inform voters, or piec- junior Cameron Egbert said. ing together literature regarding “He should have picked another By Lauren C. Williams flu testing. “Most of the flu tests in their campaign. small town.” For the Miami Student clinical practices like ours just pick up The level of importance of These field offices serve as a Influenza A, which is a broader clas- these offices and volunteers does hub of information that is avail- Got the Ten human cases of Influenza A sification. Even with the H1N1 swine not go unnoticed by the officers able for anyone who is interested. H3N2v, also known as Swine Flu, flu of three years ago, only samples assembling their duties at the The offices are open every day, were documented a week after the sent to the state labs were able to tell,” State level. filled with pamphlets and flyers Butler County Fair closed it grounds. Calkins said. “One of the most important on how to get involved with the As of Aug. 24, 98 cases of swine flu With record enrollment this year things we can do is have local campaign. Both Otto and Jen- have been confirmed in the state of and crowded residence halls, students volunteers talking to their neigh- nings said that when volunteers Ohio. The most cases are in Butler are concerned about whether their bors about why they support Mitt walk through the doors to be- County, with 17. peers will take hygiene seriously. Romney and the Republican tick- come informed, most volunteers Tess Pollock, a spokesperson for Senior Katie Lindauer was a student et,” said Scott Jennings, the senior are working that same day. inside the Ohio Department of Health, said at Miami during the winter 2009 out- advisor to the Romney campaign “This neighbor-to-neighbor that the virus was transmitted from di- break of swine flu. in Ohio. “It adds aw level of cred- campaign that we’re doing re- on something? rect exposure to the hogs shown at the “It was a much bigger problem ibility to the campaign that you ally does matter, particularly scoop fair. Given the amount of swine flu in the dorms than anywhere else,” don’t necessarily get out of just to the swing voters,” Jennings cases, Pollock said it will be difficult Lindauer said. “So that’s a source of paid advertising.” said. “There’s a universe of inde- to estimate when the virus will spread concern because we have a gigantic The Romney office opened pendent swing voters out there, from person to person. freshman class this year. Now that July 7 in Liberty Township, with where it really makes a differ- The Miami “So far, all cases have been gen- most of the buildings have air condi- Speaker John Boehner (OH-08) ence when someone from their erally mild. However, the one thing tioning, it seems like there’s not going on hand at the grand opening. community comes and knocks on Student we always can predict about swine to be a lot of windows opened and The Ohio Republican party has their door.” flu is that it will be unpredictable,” an awful lot of recirculated air going its headquarters in Columbus, Jennings expressed his grati- Pollock said. around,” Lindauer said. Ohio, and is in charge of 35 field tude for all of the volunteers that is looking for: It’s still unclear as to why more Butler County hospitals and the offices in the state, according come into the office daily to help hogs in Butler County spread the vi- Miami University Student Health to Jennings. spread the word for the Republi- rus than in other parts of the state. Mi- Center are equipped for the in- The Obama field office opened can ticket. ami University medical director Dr. crease in swine flu cases as the roughly two weeks ago in Ox- “We take great pride in build- story Greg Calkins said the demographical weather changes. ford on W. Walnut Street, and is ing our volunteers and getting factors of Butler County may have “The symptoms haven’t been sig- mainly made up of student vol- them out there to talk to those ideas. led to the higher number of cases. nificantly different from the normal unteers from Miami, according to voters that decide the outcome of “[The virus] was first seen during flu. So far, it’s responsive to all the Otto. As of August 17, there have the election nationally, and essen- this warm season in La Porte County, anti-flu medicines,” said Calkins. been 57 Democratic field offices tially decide the next president of Indiana,” Calkins said. “The coun- For both Miami students and the opened in Ohio, as well as their the United States,” Jennings said. ties and states that have had it have Butler County community, the best Contact basically been agricultural states with preventive effort against contracting livestock raising.” swine flu this season is for people to Check out our Web site [email protected] Dr. Calkins also commented that wash their hands thoroughly. with your story suggestions! one of the difficult aspects of identify- “That’s the single most effective www.miamistudent.net ing cases of swine flu is the standard thing a person can do,” said Calkins. Editor BILLY RAFAEL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT [email protected] 4 TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 Student brings Taiwanese training to MU

By Christina Casano grows up. The show is appropri- Senior Staff Writer ate for all ages and will be about half an hour long. The summer is often a time This professional show will for theater students to work on be directed by Mingxe, who has internships and gain experience worked at Miami before. in the field. This summer, junior “I was hoping he could come theater major Shelby Becker had over and work with a student… an opportunity to expand her ex- Shelby was willing to travel [to perience not only as an actor, but Taiwan], she’s dependable,” also as a global citizen. Blanning said. “She gets to work Traveling to Taiwan in with two professional actors and the weeks before school be- a really good director.” gan, Becker met with a direc- While in Taiwan, Becker got tor and two professional actors the chance to work with students who will be at Miami Univer- from the National Taiwan Col- sity to rehearse and perform a lege of Performing Arts, seven of short show. which will be coming to campus Titled The King and the Deer, to perform this semester as well. the show was written by How- According to Becker, the stu- CONTRIBUTED BY SHELBY BECKER ard Blanning, an assistant the- dents at the NTC begin train- atre professor at Miami, blending ing in the Jingxu opera style Shelby Becker works with a student at the National Taiwan College of Performing Arts. Becker plays to imple- folk and fairytale stories from and started performing at about ment aspects of her studies into the upcoming performance of The King and the Deer. Southeast Asia. age six, perfecting their perfor- According to Blanning, it is mance techniques as they go about a deer who gives birth to a through school. chanical,” Becker said. “I plan The King and the Deer will possibilities for the Ernst Nature child that is half human and half “I saw some of the work they to apply a lot of what I learned take place 4 p.m. Sept. 7 in the Theatre. The visiting artists will nature, and a king who falls in do there. I had never seen any- in Taiwan to The King and Art Museum. Other perfor- also be teaching classes at the love with that woman after she thing so precise, yet not me- the Deer.” mances are being planned with Oxford Community Center.

Stage Left prepares to audition for Spring Awakening ‘Bourne

By Billy Rafael going on.” attempted. Getting the whole se- Show members do not have Arts and Entertainment Davis said he is excited to bring mester to prepare will play in to be theater majors, and anyone Legacy’ has Editor the show to life, and feels it will be our favor.” with an interest in musical the- one of the most difficult productions Students interested in auditioning ater is encouraged to audition. style but lacks Stage Left, Miami Univer- Stage Left has ever tackled. Stage should prepare roughly 32 bars or Senior Sheldon White has been a sity’s student-run theater organi- Left normally performs at least one 1 minute of a piece that showcases part of Stage Left since the begin- substance zation, is preparing for auditions show a semester, yet due to issues their voice. Audition pieces need ning of his college experience, for their first musical of the year, securing a venue, Spring Awakening not be musical theater. There will and said he would recommend it Spring Awakening. to anyone. According to senior Shane Davis, “I enjoy the mix of people that we director of the show, Spring Awak- have and the family that gets created By Joe Gieringer We put on great shows, and it’s pretty incredible that it For the Miami Student ening is a rock musical adaptation of through performing together,” White a German play by Frank Wedekind. is entirely studen run.” said. “We put on great shows, and It is known for dealing with con- it’s pretty incredible that it is entirely The Bourne series is back, but troversial topics such as abortion, SHELDON WHITE student run.” sans-Matt Damon. Though that is suicide, homosexuality, rape and MIAMI UNIVERSITY SENIOR Stage Left will be hosting its not to say Jeremy Renner doesn’t child abuse. first organizational meeting 7 p.m. hold his own as he takes on the “The show is about these kids Wednesday in Benton 102, where role of Aaron Cross, a black ops growing up in Germany in a time will not be put on until January. also be a cold reading. An audi- anyone interested in auditioning for agent not unlike Jason Bourne, in when their parents kept the facts of “It is one of my favorite shows, tion workshop will also take place Spring Awakening can get more in- The Bourne Legacy. As he trains life from them,” Davis said. “They’re and I’ve been obsessing over it 6 p.m. Sept. 3 in the Center for the formation and sign up for time slot. in the wilderness of Alaska, we are forced to deal with growing up and for a while,” Davis said. “How- Performing Arts 101 for anyone Auditions will take place 6 p.m. introduced to a calculating, cunning raging hormones on their own be- ever, it’s definitely one of the wishing to get feedback on his or Sept. 4 and 5 in the Center for the operative that uses chemical com- cause no one tells them what is more challenging shows we’ve her selection. Performing Arts 101. pounds to enhance his physical and mental abilities in the field. Events from The Bourne Ulitimatum lead CIA clandestine operations leader Art museum’s new exhibit features Eurasian artifacts Eric Byer (Edward Norton) to shut down Operation Outcome and By Lauren Kiggins understanding of the steppe peo- eliminate all of its agents, includ- Staff Writer ple because they did not have a ing Cross. As he narrowly avoids writing system,” Kawami said. an attempt on his life, he begins a For the entirety of this semes- “We originally thought the steppe search for the chemicals he needs ter, the Miami University Art Mu- people to be barbarians based that leads him to Dr. Marta Shear- seum will be hosting an exhibit on information from the Greeks. ing (Rachel Weisz). dedicated to the exploration of the Naturally, we trusted the Greeks Bourne trilogy writer Tony Gil- Eurasian Grasslands. because they created such things roy returns again, but this time as Ancient Bronzes of the Eur- as polis.” director as well. Unlike some of asian Grasslands examines the According to Robert Wicks, his other directorial outings (Mi- ancient steppe people of Mongo- Miami Professor of Art History, chael Clayton, State of Play), action lia and Central Asia during the two of the three galleries are supersedes plot and character de- late second and first millennia unique to Miami University. The velopment in The Bourne Legacy, BCE. The exhibit focuses on their third is a traveling exhibit from and the film is worse off because use of bronzes to denote tribe, so- New York City’s The Arthur M. of it. The introduction of depen- cial rank, and spirituality. Sackler Foundation. dent chemicals completely muddies While the bronzes were de- “The list of acknowledge- the series plot, though the addition signed for nomadic functionality, ments is longer than any previ- of another top agent in Cross is a each piece, from knives to embel- ous exhibit at the Museum. This nice treat. Luckily, the cast is up to lishments, is a piece of art. represents collaboration at and the task as Renner and Weisz are “We relied on the archeological outside of Miami University,” believable, and Norton delivers as finds to repatriate and understand Wicks said. “Sometimes people the government agent hellbent on the culture of the steppe people,” forget that the Art Museum is an cleaning up the mess that has been Trudy Kawami, Director of Re- educational resource.” made. Unfortunately, Gilroy’s love search at The Arthur M. Sackler Grass Routes: Pathways to of the “shaky action camera” makes LAUREN OLSON PHOTO EDITOR Foundation, said. “It is the most Eurasian Cultures runs until the fight scenes throughout rather accurate evidence out there.” December 8. The Miami Uni- nauseating to watch (sadly, Ultima- The Miami University Art Museum’s newest exhibit is now open to the The interactive exhibit contains versity Art Museum is free and tum suffered the same fate). public. The display features artifacts from several galleries around evidence to prove the steppe peo- open to the public 10 a.m.-5 Though the film is largely your the world. ples advanced society. p.m. Tuesday-Friday, and typical summer blockbuster, there “There is often a skewed 12 p.m.-5p.m. Saturday. are definitely some bright spots. Even with the questionable camera angles and cuts, the heart-racing action throughout was top notch, including a predator chase in Alas- ka, a terrifying shooting scene in a The Miami Student laboratory and a motorcycle chase in Manila. The exploration of the Aaron Cross story adds a new layer to the series, and opens up new pos- is looking for writers for sibilities for subsequent movies. As the movie abruptly ended and the credits rolled, I found my- self wanting Jason Bourne back. the Arts & Entertainment Cross was a worthy character, but a Bourne film just isn’t the same without Bourne in it. Though The Bourne Legacy is only worthy of 2 Fill out an application online or stop by our office in 17 MacMillan Hall. 1/2 out of 5 stars, the open ending For questions, email [email protected] left me hopeful for what the next in- stallment has to offer. And I’m really hoping it involves Matt Damon. www.miamistudent.net TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 SPORTS 5

FIELD HOCKEY, off of a penalty corner in the PHILLIPS, FROM PAGE 12 60th minute. Junior forward FROM PAGE 12 Emily Gruesser scored off an The Red and White faced assist from junior midfielder In 2009 Phillips was off against 23rd-ranked Uni- Jordan Long. named the head coach at versity of Louisville Sunday The Cardinals answered a Miami and she wasted no in the consolation game. Ju- minute later with a goal from time leading the RedHawks nior goalkeeper Sarah Muel- senior forward Haley Jurich to their second straight ler had a career-high 14 saves, to make it 3-1. MAC Championship. including nine in the first half, Miami was outshot again, “I had my work cut out but it was not enough to hold this time by a 20-6 margin. for me; we were MAC off the Cardinals as Miami “This season has not start- champs my first year,” fell 3-1. ed as we would have hoped,” Phillips said. Louisville had 10 shots and Miller said. “[The team is] But the Miami athletes four penalty corners in the striving to be better every are not the only draw for first half, but Mueller only day, whether it is practice or Phillips and her family. allowed one goal in the 10th a game.” “[My sons] love it here, minute to junior forward Erin The RedHawks will take but what’s not to love

Schneidtmiller. the field next weekend in about Oxford?” Phillips THE COMMONS Just over a minute into East Lansing, Mich. for a pair said. “[Miami] is awe- the second half, Louisville of contests. They team will some; I love it. I now know extended its lead to 2-0 on play 11th-ranked Stanford the pride that is associated a goal from sophomore for- University 4 p.m. Sept. 1 and with Miami.” RESERVERESERVE YOURYOUR ward Becca Maddock. will follow that with a game In addition to the wom- FORFOR THETHE The RedHawks scored against host Michigan State en’s cross-country team, their first goal of the season University 4 p.m. Sept. 2. Phillips also coaches the APARTMENTAPARTMENT BYBYBESTBEST RATERATE women’s track and field team at Miami and said she feels good about the OCTOBEROCTOBER 2121 OFOF $405!$405! upcoming season. You want to like this. “The track team is stronger,” Phillips said. “We NEW STUDENT COMMUNITY had great summer work- outs and we are working to build a deeper team.” The women’s cross- country team opens its NOW LEASING season Saturday at the Dayton Flyer 5k Chal- lenge and Phillips has high hopes. AUGUST 2013 “[This season] lends itself to be an awe- friend us some year,” Phillips said. “The culture and atmosphere is great. We are ready to win a championship. Every- become a fan of one wants to win, how could I not love coming to work?” The Miami Student And overall, Phillips has enjoyed her time { { at Miami. on Facebook.com “[The past three years] have been the fastest 513.523.7571 | OXFORDCOMMONS.NET three years of my life, but 610 OXFORD COMMONS time flies when you are having fun.” Editors RACHEL SACKS OPINION SARAH SHEW 6 TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 [email protected]

ESSAY Olivia brough [email protected] Romney’s elusive nature won’t help him win the presidency

So you want to meet Mitt Mr. Romney probably won’t Romney? release any more of his tax re- That’s too bad. turns, at least partially, because it The political class is waiting reveals how much he gives to the expectantly on Mitt Romney to Mormon Church. reveal himself to the country in a This is a private matter; I un- way he has been unwilling to due derstand this, but when you’re thus far this campaign season in running for president, especially his convention speech. in a world seeking hyper trans- “Give us your vision for the fu- parency, you give up the ability ture!” they say. to make such an argument. “Rattle off your illustrious Plus, most people would Olympic saving, consulting ge- probably find these donations nius, dedicated to your church admirable, even if they did go biography!” they plead. to a church most Americans “Tell us something, any- don’t understand. thing about yourself, we’re The American people deserve begging you!” to know Mr. Romney. Well chances are, aside He’s asking to hold the most from some poll-tested snip- important position in the world. pets of the biography that he’s We deserve to at least know said a million times before, the what kind of a guy he is. American people will get none Throughout the race, Mr. PATRICK GEYSER THE MIAMI STUDENT of that from Romney during Romney has polled with high- convention week. er negative than favorable And though we deserve more, personal ratings. EDITORIAL why should we expect it? This isn’t only because Presi- You see, what the chattering dent Obama’s attacks have The following piece, written by the editorial editors, reflects the majority opinion of class has yet to accept, and the been working. the editorial board. masses are about to understand It’s also because people don’t about W. Mitt Romney, is that know him. he’s the most closed-off man ever People rarely like the rich guy Americans must insist gun control becomes to seek the presidency. down the street who drives out A knock on President George in his Ferrari, plays tennis on his part of current election discussions, debates H. W. Bush has always been personal tennis court, and never that he was unwilling to discuss speaks to the neighbors. In the wake of the Colorado the- discussed by both citizens and Miami University Police Depart- his heroism. This is, in essence, ater, Wisconsin Sikh temple, and elected officials alike. ment (MUPD) officers train every He was modest to the end, even Mr. Romney. most recent, New York City shoot- Gun control has been a long- summer with the State Highway if it cost him a second term. He cannot win as this type of a ings, gun rights and gun control are standing issue in our country, and Patrol and have a mutual aid agree- Mr. Romney is making a figure, but take heart. sure to be factored into the debate with events such as the most recent ment with the police departments of similar mistake with his lack The reintroduction can come at between Republican presidential shootings, we must take a close, the surrounding counties if gun vio- of transparency. the convention. nominee Mitt Romney and Presi- examined look at gun culture in lence were to occur on campus. We live in a world that val- Most people were tuned out dent Barack Obama as the Novem- today’s society. However, we feel that Miami stu- ues transparency above almost thus far anyway, so this is his ber election nears. Gun laws need to be reassessed, dents are not prepared if an on-cam- all else. chance, the big reveal. However, many politicians have more specifically laws concerning pus shooting were to occur. While And though you may not like But I see almost no way been saying this is not the time to who should be allowed to own and every member of the editorial board President Obama’s policy pre- we’ll actually see real Romney, discuss gun control legislation. carry a weapon. There should also remembers receiving training on fire scriptions and what he’s done probably ever. While The Miami Student editorial be a longer waiting period in order and alcohol safety, none of us know with his first term, at least he’s If he couldn’t bring himself to board believes that hasty legislation to obtain a gun and permit, and a what we would do in the event of willing to reveal himself to us. tell us who he really is before, should not be made in the midst law regarding suspicion of intent gun violence on campus. The man wrote a highly per- why would he now? of a crisis, the board believes this when assessing how much am- Our lack of information and pre- sonal, moving memoir. He thinks he’s given us is an issue the government needs munition and what types of guns paredness plus the “Miami/Oxford It’s basically how he enough already. to address. someone purchases. bubble” leads to a dangerous false became famous. He has the hubris to think The Miami Student editorial The state of Ohio’s concealed sense of security. Even the most And though some details of that we’ll elect him just because board found the topic of gun control carry laws state that the person highly trained police force would be this narrative are under attack, at he’s competent. and policy a difficult one to discuss must have 12 hours of weapons overwhelmed by 16,000 panicking least the President is willing to Any observer of a fifth grade and write about, so we understand training and submit a CCW form students if a shooting on campus level with the American people. student council election is that this is a difficult issue for many that includes a background check, were to occur. He’s a highly transparent aware of the fact that this is a Americans to tackle. after which the permit is valid for We believe it is essential for stu- public official. fool’s errand. Although we were all in agree- five years. dents to know emergency proce- I’m not a big Obama fan, but I We never elect the nerdy kid ment that American citizens have We also feel gun control is an is- dures for this situation. can respect this characteristic. with good ideas. the second amendment right to own sue Miami University students need It is easy to forget about In fact, I’ve come to respect it That kid works at a think tank, a gun, the board believes gun legis- to be aware of. It is easy for students the rest of the world while on more and more as Mr. Romney or as a highly successful man- lation needs to be reassessed. in the “Oxford bubble” to feel that Miami’s campus. has been willing to reveal less agement consultant, not as class These are policies that have gun violence is not a problem, but But, we need to remember that and less. President, and certainly later not several stipulations and need time we must remember that none of us today, gun violence is a reality and Take, for example, the tax as President of the United States. to be carefully thought about and are immune to gun violence. take steps to mitigate it. return issue. Instead we select the leader Yes, harping on tax returns is who we admire, and will level an attempt to distract the Ameri- with us. can people from Obama’s han- And we might admire Mr. dling of the economy. Romney, but we just don’t know But it is also important because him, and that’s the kiss of death 8,000... it’s a transparency issue. in politics. The number of Miami Student Rule of Thumb readers who will see Under-staffed resaturants YOUR AD HERE! Uptown businesses should start hiring more. To advertise inThe Miami Student, please contact Joe Gioffre at [email protected]. 2012-2013 lecture series We are particularily excited for Neil The Miami Student deGrasse Tyson!

Oldest university newspaper in the United States, established 1826 All in Red EDITORIAL BOARD Wear red on Friday to show lauren ceronie Editor in Chief olivia hnat COMMUNITY Editor support for the football team! sarah sidlow News Editor Hannah stein COMMUNITY Editor sarah shew Editorial Editor allison mcgillivray Campus Editor rachel sacks Editorial Editor Jenn Smola Campus Editor billy rafael Arts and entertainment jm rieger Sports Editor Mulaa advertising Have your parents pay? Why not All letters must be signed in order to be printed. Please send letters via e-mail to: get a job? [email protected] We reserve the right to edit for length, content and clarity. www.miamistudent.net TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 OP ED 7 LETTER TO the editor Defending Dean Jenkins: university should stand by member of community

Leaders of the Miami behaved in a way that reflects the That was my reaction when I or asks him to resign, which would commencement ceremonies this Community, values of our university. first encountered an article- pub be interpreted as an indication of spring you would have seen a It has come to my attention that Let’s examine the facts. lished that covered the “story.” guilt or unethical activity. crowd of students erupt with ap- there has been public scrutiny of The Dean performed services After further investigation of the This would not only be a mis- plause and cheering when the Roger Jenkins and an agreement appropriate for his expertise at a details it is my firm stance. representation, but it would be Dean was introduced as a member between him and Miami alum, reasonable level of expected pay- However, Miami also needs to far worse for Miami’s reputation of the platform party. parent, and benefactor of time and ment relative to similar services think about its reputation. than waiting for the media to grow Students love him because he treasurer, Tom Petters. performed by professionals of The world is always watch- tired of trying to create a story out invests himself so heavily in our Prior to being convicted of his expertise. ing us — prospective students, of something that really does not education, in our success, and in turning his firm, Petters Group The Dean did not participate in potential employers, alumni make that great of news. our growth as individuals. Worldwide, into a $3.65 billion or observe any illegal or unethical both critical and supportive, and A resignation or dismissal, He is qualified to be Presi- Ponzi scheme, Petters visited activity at the hand of Tom Petters, competing universities. on the other hand, makes for dent and CEO of a major cor- campus, gave speeches and pre- any other party affiliated with Pet- We have an alumnus running to great press. poration, a University Provost, sentations, and served on several ters Group Worldwide or the firms be the Vice President of the United In the United States we are all and even a University President advisory boards. that comprise its portfolio. States and we have a national repu- susceptible to sensationalism in with all that he has achieved in Now it has become public that The Dean has been working for tation in the arts, athletics, and — the media, but that does not mean his career, yet he continues to Dean Jenkins had been contracted the past four years to avoid any of course — academics. we have to live in fear of it and instead spend his time develop- by Petters to perform consulting legal action being taken towards What does this news mean for certainly does not mean we should ing students and enhancing the services in strategy, marketing / him by settling out of court for the our reputation, and what are the feed it. Miami Experience. branding, transaction-related ac- return of the compensation he re- implications of the impact of this Beyond the short term reputa- Personally, I can say that my tivities, executive development / ceived from Petters. news on our reputation on our as- tion, let’s examine the reputation of Miami Experience would not human resources, and recruitment. This legal action would come sociation with Roger Jenkins? the university over the long term. have been nearly as enriching The contracting of these servic- During his tenure as Dean of without his friendship, advice, es is not unusual for someone with the Farmer School of Business, and wisdom. the level of expertise possessed Roger Jenkins has worked tire- But I will conclude my re- by Dean Jenkins, having served The Dean performed services appropriate for his lessly to enhance the quality of our marks where I began them — as President of two companies expertise at a reasonable level of expected payment programs and the prestige of with ethics. and holding a PhD in Business relative to similar services performed by professionals of our university. In this situation, the members Administration, and neither was Though many students, faculty, of the Board of Trustees and the the compensation he earned for his expertise. alumni, family, and friends have University Administration are the these services. The Dean did not participate in or observe any illegal played an integral role in the rise ethical actors and have a very im- He did not do anything illegal or unethical activity at the hand of Tom Petters, any of FSB in national rankings, Dean portant decision to make. and, in fact, knew of no illegal ac- other party affiliated with Petters Group Worldwide or Jenkins is the one who deserves Will they rally behind a friend, tivity going on behind the scenes, the firms that comprise its portfolio.” the lion’s share of credit. servant of the school, and leader much like the rest of the directors, He is the person who is among their ranks? consultants, and executives associ- the most individually respon- Or will they take action due to ated with Petters. about as a result of Petters’ illegal Certainly having the words sible for developing such a sensationalist media and break the But Miami should never settle and unethical means of sourcing “Tom Petters” and “Miami” to- nationally-renowned program. career, honor, legacy, and heart for what is legally right. the money to pay those who he had gether in the same headline Every player has been crucial, of an innocent man — legally Miami should hold the mem- contracted at a fair value for ser- will be an impairment to the but without Dean Jenkins, very and ethically? bers of its community to a higher vices, not as a result of anything il- “Miami brand.” many of them would not have been standard if we hope to achieve true legal the Dean had done to receive That, we know, is inevitable. gathered and galvanized as we The world is watching. I greatness as a community. the arranged compensation. However, that is also have seen over the past decade. am, too. Miami should instead hold In my view, Dean Jenkins did unavoidable. How about the impact of Mi- its members to a standard of not do anything that stands coun- I would argue that it cannot be ami’s association with Roger Love and Honor, ethical behavior. ter to ethical standard we should avoided and can only be exacer- Jenkins to the health of the So the question we should now strive to hold the members of our bated — exacerbated if the univer- Miami community? Nicholas S. Huber ask is whether or not the Dean community to. sity takes action against the Dean If you were at the Miami University, 2012

MUSINGS WITH MILAM

brett Milam If you really love everyone, you should treat women with respect, rather than judge their dress or ‘serving hearts’

Normally, when I conjure the respect in a relationship entails thing different by that statement of Otherwise, she would have worn you’re merely viewing her as cliché image “rocking the boat” in recognizing the individual auton- women having a “serving heart.” something less revealing, right? something to play with to satisfy my mind, I envision someone de- omy of each other. Defining individuals with -vary Wrong. If a woman feels con- your needs. viating from the norm. I envision Even so, many within our so- ing capabilities and aptitudes fident in her body to wear some- To follow the logical progres- someone saying or doing some- ciety hearken back to a time to socially and culturally con- thing that reflects that, it should sion of such a thought – that men thing opposed to the established when the roles of men and wom- structed parameters is unwise and not, then, be the justification for should not be hated for gyrating way of thinking. en were more clearly outlined detrimental to the flourishing of men to think they can have their – leads one to a consequence that In other words, thought or action and defined. that individual. way with her. becomes hard to justify. It’s the of- that in “rocking the boat” aims to They romanticize that period, The other point of contention Moreover, if men should not ten-said belief that women of rape appeal to a different perspective the 1950s, as the paradigm of with regards to Ian Joyce’s article be hated for gyrating on women asked for it. and way of conceiving the world. traditional family values. is when he argues that men should at bars, the further implication is They asked for it because they Certainly then, by any com- However, even a rudimentary were dressed a certain way or act- petent understanding of such a understanding of history demon- ed a certain way, which made the sentiment, Ian Joyce failed to strates that period to be an outlier. I believe that men are not simply physical rapist feel entitled to her body. achieve this in his article, “I love The social and political trend had And you can’t blame the rapist, everyone: reasons why maintain- a trajectory geared towards female mechanisms that react to impulses. Men think he was only acting out his desires. ing hope in others is the only way empowerment, which came to be and reason too. She brought them out. to live.” fully realized in the 1960s and pro- Value should be placed on being a gentleman Not that Ian Joyce potentially If by “rocking the boat” he meant ceeding decades. and respecting a woman, not believing she’s fair thought-out such a conclusion, but reinforcing age-old stereotypes I do not intend to be derisive of game because of her choice of apparel.” one only has to peruse the rhetoric about gender roles and a man’s housewives. That’s a noble role, if surrounding Congressman Todd sense of entitlement to women, one so chooses it. What I do de- Akin’s remarks to see that it’s then mission accomplished. ride is the expectation that women out there. He mentioned in his article that should be housewives. In the interest of actually rock- women seek men that see beyond My mother, for instance, is more not be hated for gyrating on wom- troubling. This forwards the idea ing the boat, then, traditional fam- their breasts and behinds, that they handy with a wrench and has the en who wear revealing clothing that male personal responsibility ily values are archaic and I would should instead see a confident, know-how to fix a vehicle more at bars. is negated by “natural” animalistic never beckon the return of the humble and serving heart. The role than my father. For him, respectable love begins instincts. I believe that men are not 1950s relationship dynamic. of women in a relationship is not It is not incumbent upon women with respectable dress. simply physical mechanisms that Furthermore, as a man, if you to serve the man. to serve men in relationships be- This belief insinuates a sense of react to impulses. Men think and feel threatened by a beautiful, in- Men should value a woman cause they seek true love. True entitlement from men to women. reason too. telligent and ambitious woman, that is beautiful, intelligent and love between two people ought to It is thought that men are entitled Value should be placed on be- you are insecure. To those men that has career and life ambitions manifest itself in respect for each to women because of the clothes ing a gentleman and respecting a feel entitled to gyrate on women of her own. other. Not in predefined traditional they wear. woman, not believing she’s fair because of their choice of attire, I’m not regurgitating Betty gender roles that relegate men and If she’s dressing like that, surely game because of her choice of you’re a jerk with no class. Friedan-inspired ‘60s feminism women to certain duties. she wants guys fawning all over apparel. Such thinking leads to Finally, yes, you can get preg- here, but simply stating that Maybe Ian Joyce meant some- her and gyrating on her body. objectifying women, and then nant from rape, Mr. Akin. ESSAYISTS The MiamiStudent is looking for essayists. WA N T E D . Email [email protected] for more information. 8 TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 www.miamistudent.net

LECTURE, GUN CONTROL, violence on Miami’s campus in WASHINGTON, IT, FROM PAGE 1 FROM PAGE 1 the last year or in the past, since FROM PAGE 2 FROM PAGE 2 becoming Police Chief in June ture Series Committee agrees with “Minimally if you read that of 2004. If there are gun-related met with individuals including we would have to be cutting the speakers on a topic of discus- you begin to formulate ideas incidents, according to McCand- Congresswoman Michele Bach- positions,” McVey said. “And sion, and from there the speaker can that you might use should that less, they usually involve some- mann, Congressman and vice it’s so much easier to cut a posi- take their own liberties on where situation happen.” one passing through campus presidential nominee Paul Ryan tion that doesn’t have a person they want to steer their material, McCandless also mentioned that with a gun in their vehicle and and Brian Lamb, the founder of in it.” and from what angle the topic will his officers train every summer being stopped. C-SPAN. During the remain- In addition, IT Services be addressed. with area law enforcement such The process of acquiring a ing seven weeks, students were added seven new positions, The cost related to bringing in as the Ohio State Highway Patrol firearm for a new owner with placed in individualized intern- some to be filled internally and speakers is negotiated between the and the Oxford Police Department a background check and going ships throughout the city. some to be filled through an University Lecture Series Com- (OPD) and have a mutual aid through a registered Federal Fire- Senior political science major external search. mittee and the presenter’s booking agreement with the police depart- arm Licensee (FFL) usually takes Logan Dick said the combina- Several IT Services employ- agent, and often varies based on the ments of the surrounding counties, upwards of an hour, according to tion of the speaker portions and ees were appointed to new posi- demand for a particular speaker, which means they would assist the Sean Crumley, President of the internship portions gave students tions during the reorganization and the timing of their visit. Costs MUPD in such a scenario. Pistol Club. a specialized but well-rounded such as Associate Vice President paid to the speaker include travel Miami University also has the “Even though it is quick, the idea of Washington. and Deputy Chief Information expenses and lodging, according Miami Emergency Text Messag- background check required to “Everyone gets to do what Officer (CIO) Alan Ferrenberg. to Newberry. ing Service, which is used in the purchase a firearm is fairly exten- they’re passionate about, but also Formerly the Associate Vice Sophomore Ian Free said he event of imminent danger to stu- sive,” Crumley said. see what else there is in Wash- President for Business and In- looks forward to Jerry Springer as dents, faculty and staff on all Mi- ington and kind of how the place frastructure Services, Ferrenberg an exciting guest. ami University campuses. works,” Dick said. now heads up the IT Planning “I think Springer would be an For information on the service POLICE, Howard Kleiman, professor and Strategy unit, which sets up interesting speaker to see based and how to sign up, go to: http:// FROM PAGE 1 of communications and Inside technology projects determined on his career diversity,” Free said. www.units.muohio.edu/psf/po- Washington program coordina- by the university’s needs and de- “He probably has a good perspec- lice/emergencytextmessaging/. Student Government (ASG) in- tor, said having a course in Wash- sires, determines what services tive on certain issues because of To date, Police Chief McCa- formed students about the new mu- ington is completely different IT Services can offer and what his background.” ndless is not aware of any gun tual jurisdiction agreement during a than in Oxford. those services entail, as well as walk-around to off-campus houses. “Most of what we do is ex- handling the business functions “ASG has been trying to get the periential,” he said. “Tradition- of IT Services. word out because students will be ally a lot of higher education is McVey said while restruc- Sponsored by Proudly Serving experiencing a larger police pres- theory-based. What is wonder- turing IT Services is a difficult Miami University Since 1969 ence uptown, and throughout the ful in DC is the chance to talk process, the reorganization will Mile Square region,” Stefanski to people who are implementing allow IT Services to better meet MIAMI UNIVERSITY and COMMUNITY said. “We want to make sure that those theories.” the needs of the university. FEDERAL CREDIT UNION students know that this is not an at- Kleiman also said being in There will be a committee tack by police, but rather an attempt Washington for the Supreme made up of the vice presidents to make students and citizens of Court’s healthcare decision was a of the university (Vice President e Employees’ Oxford safer.” unique experience for students. of Finance and Business Ser- Not surprisingly, some students “It was neat [for the stu- vices, Vice President of Student are skeptical of the plan. Junior dents] to be a part of history,” Affairs, etc.) who will make de- and People’s Choice Elliott Brose said he believes the Kleiman said. cisions about which of the more effectiveness of the previous juris- Senior Michael Woeste in- costly and time-consuming proj- 42 Years! diction evidenced no need for the terned at the Administrative Of- ects the university should under- for new agreement. fices of the U.S. Courts. He was take, McVey said. 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Federally insured with the NCUA. the past. “They were prepared for the to know the rulebook to inter- storm that was about to come,” act with IT Services, that’s the Woeste said. goal.” IT Services reduced its While the total cost of the sum- number of sub-units from five mer program is roughly $7,000 to three: IT Planning and Strat- for in-state students and $9,700 egy, Academic and Administra- GREEK WEEK for out-of-state students, Dick tive Solutions and Infrastructure said the cost was worth it. and Operations. “An unpaid internship plus the According to Ferrenberg, Blood Drive cost of this program is a lot, but these three units connect groups in the end it’s worth it because within IT Services who com- August 29 & 30 it’ll help put you in a good place plete similar functions. The In- for your career.” frastructure and Operations unit 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Kleiman said he urges students includes the Support Desk, net- Shriver Center to consider the semester version working and the data center. The of the program in the spring to Academic and Administrative Multi-Purpose Room avoid the additional cost of a Solutions unit maintains exist- course in the summer. But regarding services and applications, Register to donate at less of when students participate, such as BannerWeb and Kronos Miami University’s Kleiman said he has never got- and also develop new services August 29 & 30 ten any complaints that the cost and applications. was not worth it. Costs aside, Formerly, the developers Greek Week Blood Drive students say they have had many within IT Services would have and receive a memorable moments throughout to both maintain existing servic- the summer. es and applications and develop Dick said she especially en- new ones at the same time, but free, limited edition, stretchy joyed the group’s visit to the as a result of the reorganization, Blood Donors Rock Lanyard! White House pressroom. one group of developers can fo- “My favorite speaker was the cus on maintaining features and and the Chance to assistant press secretary at the one group can focus on devel- White House, just because she oping new ones. “The people win a 2012 Ford Focus made me feel like that could be who are working on new and (must be 18 or older to win) me someday, kind of feel like all strategic projects will be able of this is attainable,” Dick said. to focus on that more,” McVey “DC is cool like that; it’s run by said. “That’s not to say that if young people so it’s fun to be there’s a big crash of something part of that.” that it’s not going to be all hands on deck, but on a day to day basis they will be focused on FRIDAYS, their projects.” FROM PAGE 2 A few of the goals of the reorganization were to identify re- went to RA training. 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TOM DOWNEY WHAT’S GOING DOWNEY Condit captures 500th HOCKEY REBOOTS FOR 2012 season career win in 3-0 victory

No one can deny that the Mi- goals. Cody Murphy returned from Becomes first Miami coach to reach milestone ami University hockey team lost a nasty leg injury early in the sea- a lot of talent and production after son and showed flashes of his tal- By Jordan Rinard rate she has done it is all the more Schad earned tournament MVP last season. ent. Junior forward Byron Paulazzo For The Miami Student remarkable,” Condit said. honors with 50 kills, 44 digs and It lost one of the best players in will also be counted on to provide The ’Hawks defense was phe- three double-doubles, along with college hockey in Reilly Smith, who some offense. Miami University Head Volley- nomenal against WSU, holding the her 11 kills and 16 digs against the joined the NHL’s Dallas Stars. He The team also brought in more ball Coach Carolyn Condit made Raiders to a .023 hitting percentage. RedHawks. accounted for nearly a fourth of the offensive talent, most notably fresh- history over the weekend, winning Friday night the RedHawks “The Invitational was a good ex- ’Hawks goals last season. man forward Riley Barber. Barber her 500th game for the Red and dropped the first game of the Thun- perience for us,” Condit said. “We’ve It lost two of the best goalies in was selected in the sixth round of White as they swept Wright State der Invitational against Indiana shown some promise this weekend. Miami history in Connor Knapp and the NHL Entry Draft, adding to the University (WSU) 3-0 (25-17, University-Purdue University India- I would have liked to have seen us Cody Reichard. list of current RedHawks who have 25-14, 25-18). napolis (IUPUI) 1-3 (21-25, 19-25, close out games a little bit better, but The Red and White lost their top been drafted. Condit is only one win away from 25-21, 17-25). In the opening match we’re very confident heading into two defensemen in Will Weber and For the first time in four years, the 600 career wins on her already im- of the season Riley scored 13 kills Minnesota next weekend.” Chris Wideman. Red and White will be breaking in a pressive resume with the RedHawks for Miami, a career high for her. Kendall agreed. The RedHawks also lost senior new goalie. Highly touted freshman and the Musketeers of Xavier Uni- Hardy also put together a solid per- “This weekend’s tournament was leaders. Guys like Alden Hirschfeld, Ryan McKay will be counted on to versity, which features a winning formance with 26 digs and Kendall really important for us to figure out Reichard, Weber and the rest of fill some rather larger shoes in his percentage of over 77 percent. pitched in with 30 assists. exactly what we need to work on to the seniors that made up one of the first year as a RedHawk. Sophomore setter/outside hitter However, the Jaguar attack was take on bigger teams next weekend,” greatest hockey classes in Miami Miami hockey faithfuls should Meg Riley continued to assert herself too much, as IUPUI’s junior outside Kendall said. “We wanted to have a history will be missed on the ice expect some growing pains this sea- against Wright State Saturday morn- hitter Moriah Fair and senior outside better turnout but we definitely have as well as in the locker room. The son, as this is a young team with 17 ing as she put together the first triple- hitter Kelsey Hoefer accounted for a couple things to be proud of like team lost players like Matt Tomas- underclassmen and only eight up- double of her Miami career, racking 24 kills combined. Coach Condit’s 500th Miami win soni, Patrick Tiesling and Cameron perclassmen. The Red and White up 13 kills, 12 assists and 10 digs. The Red and White lost its last and Lisa Treadway’s 1,000th dig. Schilling; they were never needed only have five seniors that played She also had a hitting percentage match of the Thunder Invitational We fought as a team and we know to put up huge stats, but did the little last year and four of them are de- of .588. Saturday night against tourna- that if we work hard together this things right. fensemen. Forward Curtis McKen- Junior libero Madison Hardy ment hosts Marshall University 2-3 week and the weeks to come it will Despite all the personnel losses, zie and defensemen Joe Hartmann, and senior setter Amy Kendall led (30-28, 25-22, 20-25, 22-25, 10-15). be a great season for us.” the cupboard is by no means dry. Garrett Kennedy, Steve Mason and the team in digs and assists in this Riley put together her second con- Miami continues its road trip as Head Coach Enrico Blasi has been Steven Spinell will have to set up as match, with 16 digs and 18 assists secutive triple-double with 20 kills, they head to Minneapolis, Minn. for able to get top-tier talent to come to senior leaders if the ’Hawks want to respectively. Also, senior outside 20 assists and 12 digs. Treadway also the Diet Coke Classic, which starts Oxford year in and year out. get back to the NCAA Tournament. hitter Lisa Treadway recorded her recorded 10 kills and 14 digs in the Friday, Aug. 31 against the Uni- This year’s team will likely rely This team certainly won’t be 1,000th dig of her career for the match, while Hardy led the team with versity of Albany, No. 16-ranked on an incredibly talented sophomore ranked No. 1 entering the year like it RedHawks, becoming the tenth 22 digs. University of Minnesota and Long class as it plays its final season in was last year, but that won’t change non-libero in program history to Kendall earned a spot on the Island University-Brooklyn. The the Central Collegiate Hockey As- its goals. As long as Coach Blasi do so. All-Tournament Team with 79 as- RedHawks will then come home sociation. The class is strong as it is, mans the bench for this team, it will “Reaching 1,000 digs is already sists and 23 digs over the weekend. to Oxford for their home opener but would have been even stronger continue to shoot for an NCAA title. an impressive feat, but to do at the Marshall’s senior outside hitter Katy against Xavier Tuesday, Sept. 4. had Tyler Biggs not left to begin his RedHawk faithful are still waiting NHL career with the Toronto Maple for that first NCAA title, and it will Leafs. Forwards Austin Czarnik, come under Blasi’s leadership. The Jimmy Mullin and Alex Wide- RedHawks have too much young Phillips’ experience leads ’Hawks into 2012 man are not the biggest guys on talent to consider this a rebuilding the ice, but all three of them have year, but they are reloading. By Justin Maskulinski “She is a great motivator and she the men’s track and field team. shown a rare talent for making big By the end of this season, expect For The Miami Student is easy to talk to. She is always “The Tampa road races helped plays happen. them to be firing on all cylinders and yelling and motivating us and she fund the men’s team scholar- Blake Coleman returns as the being a team that no one wants to Miami University women’s is a great recruiter.” ships, and we wanted to get them team’s leading goal scorer, with 12 face in the post-season. cross-country Head Coach Kelly Phillips started her running ca- outside of Florida [for meets],” Phillips boasts a decorated career reer at Auburn University, where Phillips said. and a plethora of experience, and she racked up All-American hon- After having two children as she enters her fourth season ors twice in four years on the in one year, Phillips needed a Field hockey drops 2 in at Miami, Phillips is once again cross-country team. break from coaching. She did looking to take home a Mid- “[Being named an All-Amer- not take a break from running American Conference (MAC) ican] was my most memorable though; Phillips began the Cla- Sherrill Brakmeier Classic championship. Sophomore run- time in college; it helped me run remont Trails Running Camp in ner Jess Hoover had great things post-collegiately,” Phillips said. Claremont, N.H. By Kennan Belau Wildcats took into halftime. to say about her coach. “I was excited and proud because The camp has one week for For The Miami Student Miami had two penalty corner “[Phillips] is one of the best I knew I worked hard for it.” junior high school students, attempts in the second half, giv- coaches out there,” Hoover said. Phillips competed in NCAA three weeks for high school Miami University’s field hockey ing the ’Hawks a good opportunity meets and qualified for the Olym- students and one week for a team fell short against two nation- to even up the score. However, the pics in 1992 and 1996, but was senior camp. The camp still ally ranked teams this past weekend RedHawks could not capitalize and unable to compete at the games exists today. in the Sherrill Brakmeier Classic in Northwestern added goals in the due to foot injuries. Before Phillips began coaching Louisville, Ky. 50th and 53rd minutes from junior “[The injuries] were disap- at Miami University, she was an Saturday, the RedHawks opened midfielders Tara Puffenberger and pointing, but that’s part of run- assistant coach at Purdue Univer- their season against 20th-ranked Nikki Parsley, respectively. ning,” Phillips said. sity where she also had success. Northwestern University. The Wildcats outshot Miami Phillips served as an assistant “[Purdue] did not win a cham- Despite a strong defensive ef- 18-5, with senior midfielder -Ol and eventual head coach at the pionship, but we had distance fort, Miami lost to the Wildcats, ivia Miller leading the RedHawks University of South Florida (USF) runners in the NCAA meet and 3-0. After keeping Northwestern with three shots, two of which were from 1997-2001. She coached the one indoor track runner qualify scoreless for the first 31 minutes, on goal. Bulls to a Conference USA title in for nationals,” Phillips said. Northwestern got a goal from se- head coach Kelly 1998 and 1999. During her time nior forward Chelsea Armstrong Field Hockey, Phillips at USF, Phillips held road races in Phillips, giving them a 1-0 lead that the SEE PAGE 5 Tampa Bay, Fla. to fundraise for SEE PAGE 5 Returning starters, defense hope to improve in upcoming season

By Tom Downey The passing defense was rock effort. And everyday they amaze Mid-American Conference (MAC) see some playing time after strong Senior Staff Writer solid last season, ranking 24th me because they keep getting better last season in punting average with fall practices. in the nation. Junior cornerback and better.” 39.1 yards per punt. Krysinski “Those guys have continued to The Miami University football Dayonne Nunley was huge part The kicking game returns struggled last season as he missed work hard,” Edwards said. “Just team will try to improve defen- of the secondary last season and both starters in junior punter four of his six field goal attempts like any other position player, the sively after finishing 48th in the will make his presence felt again Zac Murphy and junior kicker and also missed four point after goal is to get better everyday. If we nation last year in total defense. this year. Nunley has nine career Mason Krysinski. attempts. True freshman Kaleb continue to improve, we’ll end up The Red and White also have a interceptions and ranks fourth Murphy was eighth in the Patterson might get a chance to where we need to be.” new Defensive Coordinator in Jay among active NCAA players The RedHawks return game Peterson who coached the line- in interceptions. has the potential to be special this backing corps last season. “We’re looking real good,” Nun- season. Nunley averaged 23 yards “I expect us to play hard [this ley said of the defense. “We’re real per kick return last season and year],” Peterson said. “[I’m] not a conditioned and running around sophomore running back Dawan big stat guy, I just expect a great everywhere. It is tiring, but we’re Scott averaged nearly 20 yards per effort, great attitude and playing getting the job done and it’s going return last year and has the game- with toughness.” to be a great year.” breaking ability teams look for Seven defensive starters return The ’Hawks have moved senior from their returners. Junior wide for the Red and White, including Pat Hinkel from safety to line- receiver Nick Harwell can also re- three seniors on the defensive line. backer to help improve team speed turn punts and kicks if needed. Senior defensive lineman Jason and to compensate for the loss of “We are really excited about Semmes led the team in sacks last all three starting linebackers from our return guys,” Edwards said. year with 4.5. Seniors Mike Johns last year. Despite the personnel “Our number one job as a staff and team captain Austin Brown losses, Linebackers Coach and is to put those guys in position to will also play huge roles on the Special Teams Coordinator Matt make plays. The rest of the team is defensive line. Edwards likes what he sees from working hard so we can have that “They have a chance to be [the the players. dynamic return team.” strength of the defense],” Peterson “I’m excited about the lineback- The RedHawks will kick off the said. “But, they have to go out on ers,” Edwards said. “They are MIAMI ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS season Saturday, Sept. 1 against the field and do it. On paper, yes it hardworking guys. Everyday they the Ohio State Buckeyes, who are is [the strength]. We’ll see; we’re show up to work and I couldn’t Redshirt senior defensive lineman Jason Semmes fights off a block during a ranked No. 18 in the Preseason planning on them to be.” ask anything more from the recent RedHawk practice. Semmes led the team with 4.5 sacks last season. Associated Press Top 25 Poll.