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VOLUME 140 NO. 55 FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013 MIAMI UNIVERSITY OXFORD, OHIO

TODAY IN MIAMI HISTORY In 1981, The Miami Student covered author Lisa Birnbach’s visit to Miami on her nationwide tour after writing, “The Official Preppy Handbook.” Birn- bach said the book, which poked fun at the ‘prep’ community, was a hit at Miami despite it being one of the ‘preppiest’ schools in the state. “They love it,” Birnbach said. “I did not think this group of people would be prepared to laugh at themselves.” Administration attempts to curb student drinking BY JANE STREETER “I used a lot of the three day week- instruction scheduled. Sauter, how- FOR THE MIAMI STUDENT ends to travel to Chicago and New ever, said students should accept Fri- York to make connections and do job day classes as reality. Students who registered for class- interviews. It helped me land an in- “A work week is five days a es on their assigned dates may have ternship and gave me a leg up in this week,” Sauter said. “I work Fridays. noticed both the times and days of tough job market.” Students should understand that the week that classes are normally He’s not the only one with doubts. that is what is expected of them in offered have been altered. Students Junior Nate Williams, a pitcher on the real world.” may attribute this to several factors, Miami’s baseball team, is concerned Conversely, cheek said he does including the switch to the January the change will negatively affect not think it should be a reality. term (J-Term), or the fact that 8 a.m. all student athletes. “Students learn just as much out- classes were unpopular. However, “Most games are scheduled on side of the classroom as they do in what students might be unaware of is weekends, meaning that for away it,” cheek said. “That’s what great that the Miami University adminis- games, Fridays are often used for about the world of academia. It’s a tration is actively trying to keep them travel,” Williams said. “I try to avoid protected environment where stu- from drinking Thursday nights and having classes then so I don’t have to dents have a chance to explore and sleeping in on other days. miss them and fall behind.” try things they would not be able to According to university registrar Students are not alone in their otherwise. Attempting to homog- Dave Sauter, an alcohol task force worries. cris cheek, creative writ- enize the university to fit the mold conducted in 2006 determined that, ing chair in the English department, that certain people in the administra- because less than 10 percent of said he thinks the change will end up tion have decided is best, one from classes were being offered Fridays, harming both teachers and students. 8-5 Mondays through Fridays, is not student drinking on Thursdays was “This will essentially punish the the way to go.” becoming a problem. research culture of faculty,” he said. Sauter said one of the other re- “A driving factor we had when “Conferences where professors both quirements of the new system has making the requirements was to get present their work and hear from col- to do with the reworked time blocks. more Friday classes to avoid this leagues normally start on Thursday Starting at 8:30 a.m. each day, there KIM PARENT [alcohol] problem,” Sauter said. night, so the options the teachers are now only twelve time blocks to THE MIAMI STUDENT “Because we didn’t have many be- are being given are to either cancel choose from, and each department FIRE IT UP! ing offered or taken, we had stu- class or not be on the cutting edge must offer at least one class in each Junior Michael Mellott works the grill at the chilli cookoff event dents having four class-days and a of their discipline. Either way, stu- time block. He said he wants this to put on by Alpha Delta Phi and Kappa Kappa Gamma, Saturday, at three-day weekend.” dents then won’t get to see the best force more classes out of the middle Uptown park. The requirements he mentioned of the professor.” of the day and into the morning involve the stipulations each depart- Also, cheek said he has is- or evening slots, to avoid what he ment is expected to adhere to starting sues with the reasoning behind claims are issues with teachers all this coming fall. These adjustments registrar’s decision. wanting to teach from ten to two, re- Students face fierce hussle include the new rule that there must “Not everyone here drinks on sulting in scheduling difficulties. He be as many Friday classes offered as Thursdays, and it’s not fair to label also wants to cap force adds to these Monday classes. What this means is them as such,” cheek said. “I don’t ‘prime time’ classes. to find off-campus housing that MW classes are no longer a vi- think the university should be pun- “Often times, we were seeing able option to be offered, instead, stu- ishing all students and putting them classes at 8 a.m. with low enroll- BY LIBBY MUELLER month than ours.” SENIOR STAFF WRITER dents will see courses being taught in this category. It’s also important ment, which results in them being RE/MAX real estate agent Jason MF, WF or MWF. to note that if a student really wants cancelled,” Sauter said. “If there is Reynolds said there is competition Although Sauter said that through to drink, they are going to drink. If a requirement that two classes ful- As first-year and sophomore among students as well. the Associated Student Government they don’t do it Thursday they’ll do fill, the teacher teaching the later Miami University students begin “It’s competitive in the hot (ASG) and the Board of Regents, it another day, so we’re really just class should not allow so many to think about leaving behind the locations,” Reynolds said. “It’s all student and faculty were involved spreading out the drinking days. Or people to force add their class. Stu- world of bunk beds and commu- about the locations, proximity to in every step of the decision mak- maybe they’ll still do it Thursday dents would then have to sign up nity bathrooms in the residence campus and Uptown.” ing, students such as senior Tay- and I’ll have hungover or absent for the 8:30 section, creating a more halls, they may start searching Property manager of Uptown N lor Fenech are skeptical about the students Friday.” equal distribution.” for off-campus living in a highly High Rentals April Myers said the benefits of the changes. cheek noted that all students would This idea bothers students like competitive market. two-year on-campus residency re- “I’m about to graduate, so it won’t suffer, stating that many students use junior Melissa Burke, who said Will Conroy, property manager quirement has pushed back the time directly affect me, but for most of my their Fridays to work, volunteer or at Cardinal Group Properties, a real when students typically start looking undergrad I only scheduled classes go home. None of those would be CLASSES, estate company in Oxford, said the for off-campus housing. She said Monday through Thursday,” he said. possible if a student has a full day of SEE PAGE 5 off-campus housing market has sophomores usually look for hous- gotten more competitive among ing options for their junior year in realtors because of a university August and September. policy change that came about three “But now it’s starting to have Red and White rewrite: Head Hockey or four years ago. freshmen looking for two years “[The off-campus housing market in advance, which is ridiculous,” is] definitely competitive,” Conroy Myers said. Coach’s contract extended by 10 years said. “It’s gotten more competitive Myers said she has seen room- since the university has instituted mate issues arise because of how BY JOE GIERINGER active coaches in Division I to mentor future editions of the the sophomore living rule, so there’s early students decide upon off- SENIOR STAFF WRITER NCAA hockey. He won the Spen- Brotherhood. Sophomore for- less demand and a lot of product campus living arrangements. Situ- cer Penrose National Coach of ward Austin Czarnik and fresh- on the market which leads to more ations may change from students’ Following a Central Collegiate the Year Award for the 2005-06 man forward Sean Kuraly pro- competition among the real estate first year at Miami to the time they Hockey Association (CCHA) season, and has won the CCHA vided vocal support for the leader agents and the local property man- move off campus. regular season championship, an Coach of the Year Award five of their program and his future. agement places to find people to live “People transfer to other schools NCAA playoff berth and a CCHA times, which is second-most in “Everyone is happy about it, in their houses.” or other people will study abroad Coach of the Year award, Miami CCHA history. and obviously guys coming in Level 27 property manager Rob- and they don’t know what semes- University has rewritten hockey Under the conditions of the later years will be happy about ert Brinkman said the main way ter they’re going and they have to Head Coach Enrico Blasi’s con- previous agreement, Blasi’s fu- it, too,” Czarnik said. “He’s here Level 27 attracts students in this find someone to fill their place,” tract, extending his tenure for at ture with the RedHawks was for a reason. He’s done every- competitive market is by emphasiz- Myers said. least another 10 years. guaranteed through the 2016-17 thing right, won championships, ing its amenities, larger size and fea- It is difficult to find someone “Miami holds a special place season. After being approached so it’s great for the program to tures, such as individual bathrooms. who will fit into the group of- stu in my heart, having both played by Athletic Director David Sayler have him back.” Brinkman said price is typically dents who are living together, and coached here, and I am de- towards the end of the year, the Kuraly agreed and added his an important factor for students according to Myers. lighted and honored that Presi- pair rewrote the contract with in- general attitude is another reason searching for off-campus housing. Myers agreed with Reynolds, dent Hodge, Mr. Sayler and the put from General Counselor Rob- for the success the hockey team “It always depends on the student, saying the market is competitive entire University administration in Parker and President Hodge, has found on and off the ice. obviously, but it’s always a big fac- among students. has placed faith in me to lead one that retains Blasi’s services “He’s someone you can joke tor,” Brinkman said. “We’re usually “I would say that the trends that I this program for the foreseeable through the 2022-2023 season. around with and have fun with, the highest among our two competi- see are people leaning more towards future,” Blasi said in a press re- “In essence, what we’ve done but when it’s time to work he’s tors, Hawk’s Landing and Oxford houses than apartments; more to- lease. “We are excited to be head- is ripped up the last four years and going to expect you to work, Commons…but we don’t seem to wards nicer, more well-kept houses ing into the National Collegiate started over with a ten year con- and that’s the relationship he have trouble beating them out in and also going for locations,” Myers Hockey Conference that will pro- tract for Rico, one that ensures wants to have with the guys,” terms of leasing numbers, so price is said. “Some people like to be closer vide us new challenges and I am stability for his family and also Kuraly said. “You know, it seems definitely important to the majority, to campus, some people like to be thankful for the opportunity to for our hockey program,” Saylor to work well.” but it’s not a breaking point.” closer to Uptown.” lead this great program going for- said. “When you think about the Next year will be an early test According to Brinkman, prices Senior Sean Crowe started Hut- ward. We will continue to strive embodiment of what we want at for the program as they head into in Oxford are on the lower end ster.com with partner and senior towards our ultimate goal of a Miami, which is our kids gradu- this new era of hockey under Bla- compared to Level 27’s manage- Thomas Gorczynski last year. Hut- national championship.” ating and winning champion- si. The eyes of the program are ment company, Peak Campus Man- ster.com streamlines and simplifies Blasi, a 1994 Miami gradu- ships, hockey is certainly in the on the highest prize: a national agement’s off-campus properties the off-campus housing search pro- ate, has completed 14 seasons right place to signify that’s work- championship. With this new in Cincinnati. cess for students and connects them at the helm of the RedHawks, ing here at Miami.” contract inked, it appears that “Our management company with Oxford realtors. Crowe said he going 311-196-53 in that span. As far as the team is con- Miami has taken its first, neces- has apartments in Cincinnati,” He’s Miami’s winningest coach, cerned, the players are thrilled to sary step towards the pinnacle of Brinkman said. “Their rent is HOUSING, and is 16th all-time among hear their coach will be around NCAA hockey greatness. about a hundred dollars more per SEE PAGE 5 EDITORS CAMPUS VICTORIA SLATER CATHERINE MONCEAUX 2 FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013 [email protected] Boston Marathon raises Alcohol policy at athletic commencement security

BY KAILA FRISONE backpacks and large bags, com- FOR THE MIAMI STUDENT events remains in effect puters, iPads and tablets, confetti, containers, food, illegal drugs, la- BY MONICA KOMER athletic director at OSU. recommendation became policy In response to the recent bomb- ser pointers, permanent markers, FOR THE MIAMI STUDENT OSU sells alcohol at men’s and in 2006, the only alcohol sales at ings at the Boston Marathon, paint, dry erase boards, noise- women’s basketball games and athletic events were from a beer Miami University has decided making devices, sticks or poles, The sale of alcohol at Miami Uni- men’s ice hockey games. How- tent at the football games that was to implement increased secu- umbrellas and weapons, among versity athletic events has always ever, the alcohol is restricted to sponsored by the Miami Alumni rity measures for the commence- numerous other items. been limited, but beginning in 2006, the club level of the event center. Association and Intercollegiate ment ceremonies to be held This year, guests should ex- the sale of alcohol at athletic func- This level is separate from students Athletics program. Saturday, May 11. pect to have bags, parcels and tions was banned altogether. Today, and other spectators. Wagner said the beer tent was a Graduating seniors were noti- clothing capable of hiding pro- this policy remains just as strict. fied of the list of prohibited items hibited items checked prior to According to Mark Rountree, and other security measures last entry. While guests may refuse Miami’s deputy athletic director, Beer is a big money maker, but it’s a liability issue with week, via email. According to inspection, management re- spectators can tailgate and con- Claire Wagner, director of uni- serves the right to refuse entry sume alcohol before the game, but college students.” versity news and communica- to the stadium. this alcohol cannot be brought into tion, these measures are already Wagner said she has not the athletic event. Rountree said he DENNY HOOBLER in place for athletic events held received any negative feed- thinks Miami’s alcohol policy is THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR at Yager Stadium. back regarding the new important for everyone involved in According to the updated list, security procedures. the athletic function. items that will not be permitted “From an athletic standpoint, “The intent is that we wanted to small booth at the Miami football at the commencement ceremo- GRADUATION, we are trying to create a safe and keep it off the main level with stu- games that would sell beer to specta- nies include alcohol, animals, SEE PAGE 9 healthy atmosphere for families and dents,” Hoobler said. “Beer is a big tors of legal drinking age. However, athletes,” he said. money maker, but it’s a liability issue with the majority of Miami under- The Ohio State University (OSU), with college students.” graduate students unable to drink le- known nationally for its strong According to Claire Wagner, gally, the beer sales did not earn sig- MUlaa refund not offered athletic program, shares a similar Miami director of university news nificant profits, according to Wagner. view. However, the school’s policy and communications, Miami re- is not as strict as Miami’s, accord- ceived a recommendation in 2006 ALCOHOL, for graduating students ing to Denny Hoobler, the associate to end all alcohol sales. Before this SEE PAGE 9 BY DOUG MILLER with more flexibility in their meal FOR THE MIAMI STUDENT plans. Before the Diplomat Plan, students were given block meal By this time of the year, Miami plans, meaning they were given University students’ meal plan fi- the three standard meals a day, nances may be running low, but for according to Heidtman. students who will be graduating it “It really was a use it or lose may not be worth it. it plan, and students would re- According to Miami’s Housing, ally only eat at their dining halls,” Dining, Recreation, and Business Heidtman said. Services (HDRBS), it might ben- According to Heidtman, as din- efit students to put more money in. ing operations became more com- Students or HDRBS can transfer plex, HDRBS decided to imple- any leftover meal plan money into ment the Diplomat Plan, which their MUlaa accounts at the end of allowed students to choose how the year. This allows students to much they wanted to put in their purchase items at the various book- account at a given time. It also al- stores and markets around cam- lowed students to transfer any re- pus. Students will not get a refund maining money in the meal plan check, even if they do not want to into their MUlaa accounts. transfer the remaining money to “The transfer to MUlaa helps their MUlaa account. students manage their plans, and Nancy Heidtman, director of cu- lets them use their unused bal- linary support and the food services ance,” Heidtman said. headquarters, said she believes Brian Woodruff, director of KIM PARENT THE MIAMI STUDENT Miami’s meal plan was one of the housing operations, meals and ‘SYNCH’ OR SWIM first of its kind. Miami implement- Miami University’s synchronized swimming team showed off its aquatic talents with an end-of-the-year ed the Diplomat Plan in the late MULAA, performance Saturday, April 20. 1990s, in order to provide students SEE PAGE 9 Who is Ken Jennings? Jeopardy champion speaks with students

BY KATIE SALLACH experience of filming episodes of defended the stereotypical nerd- Beck that the nerds had already that are more strange and wonder- FOR THE MIAMI STUDENT Jeopardy saying it is very different figure. While he said some people won ten years ago,” Jennings ful than we might have suspected.” from watching at home. are still stuck in a mindset from the said. “Kids today now aspire Jennings cited four main rea- Monday night, Miami Univer- He also briefly described his 1980s when the athletic jock-types to be the Bill Gates and Mark sons for his belief in the signifi- sity’s Department of Geography practice techniques, which began were in control and the nerds and Zuckerberg types.” cance of learning and trivia in such hosted the longest reigning Jeop- when he was informed about be- a technology dependent era. First ardy winner, Ken Jennings, for a ing a contestant, three weeks be- he explained that the things people lecture entitled, “The Rewards of fore he began recording his first There are things out there that are more strange and know make it easier for them to Geographic Curiosity.” Jennings episode. He said his practice rou- learn new things. His second rea- stood in front of a crowded Hall tine consisted mainly of watching wonderful than we might have suspected.” son was that trivia can serve as bait Auditorium filled with Miami 12 rerun episodes of Jeopard ev- because it is the fun and interest- students, faculty members and ery day for the three weeks before KEN JENNINGS ing part of learning. Oxford residents and spoke about he began filming. LONGEST REIGNING JEOPARDY! CHAMPION Another reason he discussed his experience being on Jeopardy After acknowledging that most was that all decisions people make and the importance of obtaining people are suspicious of intellec- are based on things that they know. knowledge in a society that makes tual people and admitting that he geeks were made fun of, he argued He also argued that knowledge “All the important decisions it easy to rely on technology sometimes gets weird looks from that it is actually the opposite in is still important today. we make are based on things we for information. people because he knows so much, today’s society. “You’re never going to regret He began the lecture with he argued that people should not “I was surprised to find out learning something,” Jennings JENNINGS, some insight into the process and be suspicious of intellect and that no one had told Glenn said. “There are things out there SEE PAGE 9 Oxford students may cross Three students receive Fulbright grant BY ALLISON GNAEGY be effective teachers who can pro- out-of-class project that promotes FOR THE MIAMI STUDENT paths with regional students mote cross-cultural understanding, cross-cultural understanding. as well as a personal statement, Cash said he served at the Center BY ANNA SERIO Program (TOP) will accept stu- Three Miami University students three letters of recommendation, a on Halstead, Chicago’s GLBTQ FOR THE MIAMI STUDENT dents from Butler County and have been chosen to receive 2013- copy of their transcript and a foreign center, in 2011, and would like other surrounding counties into 2014 Fulbright English Teaching language evaluation if needed. to work with the GLBTQ com- Although Miami University is a regional campus for their Assistant (ETA) grants to help teach The final step of the applica- munity in Germany for his a school of students from across first semester of college. The English in foreign countries. tion, Cash said, is the on-campus out-of-class project. the nation, more locals may be plan is to then bring these stu- The grantees are seniors Brian interview in September, ap- “I’d like to see how the GLBTQ seen around campus soon. By dents to the Oxford campus the Cash, an architecture major and proximately one year before the community is both similar and dif- encouraging these future stu- following semester. German minor, Jacob Hofstetter, grant period starts. ferent in Germany,” Cash said. dents from the Butler County Haynes addressed why integrat- a history major and Spanish minor “Since Germany recommended Cash said his ETA orientation area, the new Oxford Pathways ing these students into regional and Ryan Martini, an integrated that I speak German, I not only had will be in a city outside of Cologne, Program aims to expand the de- campuses first is a standard part of mathematics education major and my German evaluated, but also had Germany, September 2. Hofstetter mographic of students in Oxford the program. American literature minor. a bit of my on-campus interview in will be teaching in Spain and Mar- to include a higher population of “These students wish to enroll Cash said he found out about the German,” Cash said. tini will be teaching in Indonesia. nearby Ohio natives. in the selective Oxford campus, opportunity while studying abroad According to Cash, Fulbright For information on how to apply Interim Associate Provost but aren’t admitted immediately in Germany and will be returning to ETAs serve as native language “ex- for a Fulbright grant, students can Carolyn Haynes helped develop from high school,” Haynes said, Germany as an ETA. perts” in English classrooms, bring- visit their website at www.fulbright- the proposal for the program in remarking on struggling grades According to Cash, the applica- ing English language mastery and online.org. Cash also recommended its early stages. According to tion for the ETA grant consists of a knowledge of American culture a link to Fulbright’s application tips: her, beginning fall semester of PATHWAYS, a grant purpose statement in which to the students. He said ETAs are http://us.fulbrightonline.org/appli- 2013, the new Oxford Pathways SEE PAGE 9 applicants describe why they would also expected to participate in an cation-tips/eta. EDITORS JANE BLAZER CHRIS CURME COMMUNITY [email protected] FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013 3 POLICE Sluggish summers slow business

BY JESSICA BARGA between first and second semester, for end-of-summer vacations, returns several weeks early before BEAT STAFF WRITER according to Kyger. according to Kyger. the fall semester for marching band Kyger said he was not aware of Oxford’s recently-opened T.J. practices, agreed with Kyger’s sen- Rum-drinking runner With summer fast approach- any Oxford shops or restaurants Maxx is another store that will timent that the town is much qui- chases employee down ing, many local businesses are that completely shut down during likely see a reduction in numbers eter during the summer months. anticipating a drop in patronage the summer months, although busi- as students head home at the con- “There’s no one here, and it’s as Miami University students ness might be slower depending clusion of the semester. not crowded at all,” Zwegat said. Around 2:15 a.m. Wednesday, leave town. on the type of venue. For example, T.J. Maxx, located at 550 S. “You feel like you have the place OPD was dispatched to the alley be- Alan Kyger, Oxford’s direc- Oxford’s bars are generally emptier Locust St., had its grand opening to yourself. During the school year, hind The Woods Bar, 17 N. Poplar tor of economic development, during the summer. April 14. According to store man- [Uptown] is really busy, and during St., in reference to a theft, OPD said. said Miami students make up a “Oxford is the opposite of a re- ager Antwan Isaac, the turnout was the summer it’s not.” 21-year-old first-year Peter hefty percentage of the town dur- sort town,” Kyger said. “The sum- much larger than expected. Senior Emily Mossler said Mason had reached over the bar, ing the academic year, comparing mer months can be tough months “It seemed like half of Ox- she has experienced things like snagged a bottle of rum and guz- approximately 22,000 full-time [for businesses].” ford was there,” Isaac said. “We shorter business hours during the zled it, according to OPD. When residents to roughly 16,000 stu- However, with less student- had a lot more [people] than we summer as well. approached by management, he dents. Consequently, students are traffic when school is not in- ses had planned.” “I remember we went to SoHi shoved the bottle between the floor often the main patrons of Oxford sion, parking is more available and Since the opening, the store has once on a Thursday night around and the foot rail of the bar, unsuc- businesses during the school year, shops Uptown are less crowded. been experiencing mostly continu- six, and it was closed,” Mossler cessfully attempting to conceal it. according to Kyger. “Some businesses, like B-Dubs, ous patronage, Isaac said. said. “The town just sounds pretty Employees escorted Mason ous- “It really depends on the type of for example, can see more business The store also employs a number dead. The bars are deserted…it can tide and attempted to flag down an business…some are less affected from townspeople into the sum- of Miami students, but the summer be fun, but it’s a lot emptier.” officer, according to OPD. An em- by student trade, but there definite- mer…it’s a totally different town in months are not expected to be too Still, the slower months can ployee ran down a cruiser, but was ly is a major impact on trade during the summer,” Kyger said. detrimental to the store’s operation. be welcome to some businesses, unable to hail it. Mason ran after the summer,” Kyger said. The slowest part of the year is “With students out, yes, it will Kyger said. the employee as he or she called Oxford experiences slowdowns often at the end of July and into be slower, but I think we’ll still do “A lot of Oxford businesses are OPD from a cell phone. When of- when the students are not here, early August as summer sessions fine,” Isaac said. family-run, and they need a break,” ficers arrived, Mason and the- em typically during the summer and wrap up and Oxford families leave Miami senior Anna Zwegat, who Kyger said. ployee were panting after Mason had attempted to snatch the phone, according to OPD. Mason was cited for theft and re- Uptown leased, according to OPD. changes Bloody boy is found tucked in fetal position seasonally

Around 3:12 a.m. Wednesday an BY VICTORIA OPD officer observed an unattend- POSMANTUR ed male lying in the fetal position on FOR THE MIAMI STUDENT the side porch of the unlit residence at 126 E. Church St., OPD said. Frequenters of Uptown may As the officer crouched over the have noticed some changes to the ball of a man, he noticed an abra- High Street landscape. sion on his nose and dried blood on Alan Kyger, Oxford’s direc- his forehead. After several unsuc- tor of economic development, cessful attempts, the officer roused discussed upcoming additions to first-year John Slomsky from his the community. slumber, according to OPD. Since the Great Escape Princess The officer could see Slomsky’s 4 Theater, 10 N. Beech St., closed wallet bulging from his pocket and in early November, there has asked for identification, according been much speculation as to the to OPD. Slomsky raised his arms, property’s fate. indicating to the officer that he may BEN TAYLOR THE MIAMI STUDENT “The owner of Alliance Enter- retrieve it himself, which he did. KUMLER COMES TO LIFE AS CHOIRS PERFORM tainment Group, Anne Ragains, Inside were two driver’s licenses, sold all 26 of her 27 movie theaters 8 p.m. Monday, Chamber Singers and Choraliers perform together in Kumler Chapel. one of which bore Slomsky’s name. to Regal Cinema, except for the Slomsky informed the officer he Princess Theater in Oxford,” Kyger was 18. After reading Slomsky’s said. “There have been several in- license, the officer told him he was dividuals interested in this site. As 19. “That’s right,” Slomsky said, ac- of now, I think she is taking a step cording to OPD. Transportation still available in summer back and evaluating the offers she’s Slomsky said he did not know gotten for the property. Many of where he was. When asked where BY KATIE MARK them want to keep it a theater, while he resided, he replied “19 Phi Tau,” FOR THE MIAMI STUDENT money through partnerships with students are around which helps con- some would like to redevelop it.” OPD said. Miami, the City of Middletown and tribute to business and they will drive Many Teppanyaki lovers have As Slomsky attempted to stand Summer in Oxford elicits a mas- other organizations. the students to surrounding hotels been awaiting the grand opening of multiple times, complaining he had sive reduction in the student popu- “The university has made a com- and airports just before they travel. Fuji House Express, 5 W. High St., to urinate, the officer noted an alco- lation, but for those taking classes mitment with public transit for next As for taxi fares, Sizemore said according to Kyger. holic odor and a vacancy behind his at Miami University over the sum- fall and the money they put in only they have the lowest in Oxford, “The Fuji Express is getting clos- red, glassy eyes. After failing to en- mer, there are still a few transporta- pays for the service that’s running but it still perpetuates a problem er to opening,” Kyger said. “I be- ter the house, Slomsky proceeded to tion options in and around Oxford, during the school year,” Dutkevicz for first-year international student lieve they’re in their final steps and urinate on a bush directly before the despite the discontinuation of the said. “And unfortunately at this time, Julieta Tijero. have all their kitchen equipment. officer, according to OPD. Miami Metro. there is no more grant money avail- Without a car in Oxford, she is not They’re just waiting for.... final ap- Slomsky was cited for un- The Butler County Regional Tran- able to run it over the summer, but happy about the limited transporta- proval from the city of occupancy.” derage offenses and disorderly sit Authority (BCRTA) assistant gen- our hope is that this is the only year tion while taking classes at Miami Oxford Self-Serve Yogurt shop, conduct, public intoxication, eral manager Matthew Dutkevicz that it doesn’t exist in some form. We over the summer. 26 W. High St., was transformed according to OPD. said the BCRTA route one (R1) and would like to have the R3 service “Not having the Miami Metro into La Comida Burritos on Janu- route two (R2) will be some of the for over the summer, but we have to over the summer will limit me be- ary 15 of this year and has recently few transportation services running have some funding for it first.” cause I won’t be able to go to Kroger and publically closed, according to Late-night knocker in Oxford over the summer, along The BCRTA schedule is online or Walmart like I usually do during Justin Elgie, owner of La Comida lurks at DKE’s door with local taxis. and will remain the same for the rest the school year,” Tijero said. “I will and Quiznos Sub, 32 W. High St. “The R1 is the Middletown-Ham- of the year. They service approxi- have to pay for a taxi and spend mon- “Right now we’re in the pro- ilton bus and that’ll run it’s normal mately every two hours depend- ey I wasn’t expecting to spend.” cess of a lot of changes and nego- Around 4:48 a.m. Wednesday, schedule over the summer,” Dut- ing on the time of day, according Sizemore said they are able to tiations,” Elgie said. “We’re trying residents of Delta Kappa Epsilon, kevicz said. “The R2 is the Middle- to Dutkevicz. keep their fares so low because they to re-open as soon as possible and 325 E. Sycamore St., contacted town-Oxford bus and that one will Oxford Taxi owner Michael Size- do not accept credit cards. the new edition will have a very OPD in reference to an unwanted also continue its normal schedule more said they maintain a 24-hour “We charge inside one square cool concept.” person on their property, OPD said. over the summer.” presence in Oxford during the sum- mile we consider to be the town of Elgie said much is still in Residents informed OPD that The route three (R3), which is mer, even though business slows Oxford, which is Locust to Patterson the works. sophomore Leon Seserman had the Oxford-Hamilton bus, will down due to a lack of students. and Chestnut to Sycamore and re- “We haven’t completely so- been lurking around the property stop running May 10 and it will re- “During the school season, we gardless if you’re a student or a local, lidified all of the plans but we since 4:00 a.m. and was given sev- sume when school starts Aug. 18, do about 500 to 600 runs a week we only charge $5,” Sizemore said. will hopefully be opening in eral opportunities to leave and go according to Dutkevicz. and during the summer time, we’ll “Going out to Walmart we charge ten June or July,” Elgie said. “We do home before police were called. The R1 and R2 routes continue to do anywhere from 100 to 150 per dollars and then the bus stations are know that La Comida will be a However, Seserman continued to run over the summer due to the assis- week,” Sizemore said. “The locals $65 and airports are $75.” delivery business.” bang on the entrance and eventu- tance from the City of Middletown do use us, but they’re out more dur- Yet, a week to two weeks before There are tentative plans to bring ally dislodged glass from the door, to keep them running. ing the summer than they are dur- school begins in August, business a new development to the 5 N. according to OPD. Most transit systems receive a lo- ing the school season, yet they still drastically picks up again especially Beech St. property, according to Seserman claimed to be 18 years cal tax funding from their county, but use us during the school year, just from people calling for airport pick- Kyger, though not until August. old, but when asked for his date of Butler County does not provide it. not as often.” ups, according to Sizemore. “When places change around birth he gave a date confirming The only funding it receives comes Sizemore said business at night “Students have been away from here, it’s typically during the sum- his actual age of 20. Hearing Se- from federal grants, but money is not depends on the weather, which is each other for three months or so mer.,” Kyger said. serman claim that he lived across simply handed out from the govern- usually nice over the summer so and when they come back the first Miami University sophomore the street, officers soon believed ment, Dutkevicz said. most people prefer to walk. But they thing they want to do is go Uptown Brittany Lansky said she is excited Seserman thought he was at 320 “You have to have what they call will provide runs around town for lo- and party and have fun with their for the new Uptown developments. Tallawanda St., according to OPD. local match,” Dutkevicz said. “So cals going to work early in the morn- friends,” Sizemore said. “So our “As a rising junior I’m looking Throughout their interaction, there is a grant available and I have to ing when it is chilly. nighttime business starts to escalate.” forward to spending the next two officers noticed Seserman was in- have 20 percent in the BCRTA bank “We run into the surrounding area Despite limited transportation in years living uptown,” Lansky said. toxicated. He was secured in the account. Most other systems have like College Corner and Hamilton,” Oxford, the Oxford Taxi will con- “I’m really excited that I’ll be so cruiser but soon became irritated, some sort of tax levy that helps them Sizemore said. “We also do mall tinue its services. close to all of the action and that according to OPD. He was cited get the 20 percent they need, but we runs like Kenwood mall and we do “We want everybody to know any new openings will keep my for underage intoxication and dis- don’t have that here.” run airports as well.” we’ll be here and we’ll be here for housemates and I busy and allow orderly conduct. Dutkevicz said they receive Sizemore said many international awhile,” Sizemore said. us to try something new.” 4 FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013 www.miamistudent.net

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TENNIS, streak as it has dropped four FROM PAGE 10 straight matches to close out the season. The Broncos take on Ball Affordable, the moment and are mentally tough State Thursday. (in singles).” “This week, we’re working on Ball State (14-10, 5-3 MAC) point play situations and getting ad- finished off its season strong by justed to the different styles of play transferable posting consecutive wins over we may face,” Head Coach Anca Western Michigan and Northern Dumitrescu said. “We need to com- Illinois University. In the 4-3 deci- pete this weekend, regardless of education sion against the Broncos, the Car- who we play, and we need to play Put your summer months to good use! dinals failed to pick up the doubles with determination, poise and just Study online, on main campus or at one point, but took the singles matches stay with the game plan.” of our convenient satellite centers near you. they needed thanks to the help of Miami will face the winner of sophomore Courtney Wild, fresh- Ball State and Western Michigan 10 Classes are transferable to Miami University in the fall. men Courtney Earnest and Bethany a.m. Saturday, with the winner ad- Summer Session I (8 weeks) June 3 - July 28 Moore and junior Kristel Sanders. vancing to the finals noon Sunday Summer Session II (First 5 weeks) June 3 - July 7 Ball State is 6-2 in matches played to face either No. 2 seed Bowling Summer Session III (Second 5 weeks) July 8 - August 11 in Muncie this season. Green State University, No. 3 seed Summer Session IV (10 weeks) June 3 - August 11 Western Michigan (11-13, the University of Akron or the No. 6 Now registering for all summer sessions. Visit www.starkstate.edu/summer 4-4 MAC) is on a bit of a cold seed the University at Buffalo.

TRACK & FIELD, Erica Howes and sophomore 6200 Frank Ave. N.W. • North Canton FROM PAGE 10 Elisa Frazier will be travelling 330-494-6170 • 1-800-797-STARK (797-8275) to Iowa. www.starkstate.edu With the exception of three The MAC allows each team throwers, the whole team took 2013 to send up to 30 athletes to the last weekend off from competi- conference championships, given tion in order to rest. that they qualify. Mandrell said a “We were on a pretty good rough estimate of how many ath- roll, the worst thing we could letes he is decided on is 24. do is run them into the ground,” The RedHawks have dealt Phillips said. “Throwers get into with unfortunate weather almost a groove so they like to compete all year long, and Mandrell said every week.” he hopes the weather cooperates Redshirt senior Katie Scannell and the Red and White can have a said she has been satisfied with productive meet. her performance thus far. “I thought after the [Sea Ray “I am pretty happy, I’d like to Relays] the team was confident,” be a little faster but coming back Mandrell said. “Hopefully we can from my injury has limited me,” get some good weather this week- Scannell said. end and have a good week.” Phillips said she believes The women’s track and field the team is where she wants team will have competitors in it to be as they approach Oxford this Saturday, but some of MAC Championships. the top performers will be travel- “We’re good where we’re at, ling to Des Moines, Iowa to com- we need to keep doing what we’re pete in the Drake Relays. doing and fine tune for [the MAC Head Coach Kelly Phillips Championships,” Phillips said. said sophomores Melissa Gir- Scannell agreed the RedHawks gis, Amanda Hancock and Anna are happy where they are. Lamb will be competing in the “I’m not really sure what we 10,000 meter run in Iowa. Se- could change to improve because nior Layne Baggett will compete we’re doing really well,” Scan- in the 100 meter hurdles and ju- nell said. “I’m not sure changes nior Tori Paterra will throw the would be a good idea.” javelin. Phillips also said red- The events are scheduled to shirt senior Diona Graves, junior begin 11:00 am.

SOCCER RedHawks finish spring exhibition schedule, ready for title defense BY ZACH MACIASZEK if it is raining heavily. When the RedHawks have the win/loss column. the opportunity at Miami as much FOR THE MIAMI STUDENT “We haven’t been able to been able to practice, Kramig has “Spring is different,” Kramig as they’d like to, and I think that get outside as much as we nor- seen a team that has steadily im- said. “If this were the fall I would they’re slowly starting to fit in,” Coming off of the success of mally would,” Kramig said. proved as the exhibition season say that we would be looking Dolesh said. a season which culminated in a “When we have gone outside, has progressed. to win. Certainly we want to do One such player is rising second-round loss in the NCAA the field’s been frozen and it’s “I think it’s been all right, you well; we want to win the game. freshman forward/midfielder tournament, the Miami Uni- been bitter cold.” know?” Kramig said. “I think But we’re focused more on in- Sydney Neal. Neal agreed with versity women’s soccer team The RedHawks finished their when we played against But- dividual players in these games, Dolesh’s assessment. was eager to take to the practice spring season with a 1-2-2 re- ler, we played that game having and on small groups and small “I completely agree,” Neal field this spring. cord after tying the University practiced for four games in freez- tactics types of things.” said. “I’m one of the players that Unfortunately, Head Coach of Dayton Wednesday. One of ing cold, and we looked like a One player that the RedHawks are trying to connect with ev- Bobby Kramig said uncoop- the RedHawks’ exhibition games team that had practiced for four will rely upon this upcoming sea- erybody, so that’s kind of been a erative weather has limited the was canceled due to inclement days. I think that as the spring son is rising junior captain Katy team goal [this spring].” team’s ability to practice. weather. Due to the shortened has gone on, and the weather has Dolesh. Dolesh said the goal of The RedHawks know they face “This spring has been very, exhibition season, Kramig said improved a little bit. Our prac- this spring season was increas- high expectations for next season, very frustrating,” Kramig said. “It he has some unanswered ques- tices have gotten better, they’ve ing team chemistry, as several and rising sophomore vice-cap- hasn’t been nearly as productive tions heading into the regular become more productive and we players will be asked to step into tain Courtney Zanotti said they as we would have liked it to have season next fall. have played better.” more prominent roles when the are ready to meet the challenge. been, and really it’s all just been “I would have liked to have Kramig said he stressed during regular season starts. “We set the bar really high weather related.” had some of our reserve players the practice season he is mostly “There’s new people that are this season, and I think we can The RedHawks do not get a bit more time, both in terms concerned with individual im- stepping into each position that be just as good if not better if have an indoor practice facil- of training and playing time,” provement from the players and have maybe played [that position] our heads are in the right place,” ity, so they are unable to practice Kramig said. not necessarily the final result in their whole lives but haven’t had Zanotti said.

CLASSES, it’s not that early.” HOUSING, market is here and people are will- upon Heritage Commons for her FROM PAGE 1 He may think it’s a practical time FROM PAGE 1 ing to pay it,” Crowe said. junior year. to start, but it’s not for students like According to Crowe, one of According to Gialamas, living she chooses classes based more senior Sonam Tsomo, who said she and Gorczynski conducted a sur- the reasons students sign so far with someone she knew she would on her interest and hearsay about the works morning shifts at the univer- vey and found students generally in advance for off-campus hous- be comfortable living with was the professor, rather than on the times sity’s culinary support center from look at three main attributes when ing for their junior year is be- biggest factor in choosing Heritage classes are offered. 4 a.m. until 10 a.m. searching for off-campus housing. cause of the behavior of realtors Commons. “I don’t understand why I would “I don’t take classes until after “The main three or four things and property managers. “But also, it’s all-inclusive,” be forced into a course I don’t want to noon so I can get a decent amount of every student looks for at first is “[The off-campus housing mar- Gialamas said. “There’s someone take just because they want to fill class sleep in between work and school,” what year it’s [off-campus hous- ket] is super competitive,” Crowe who cleans the bathroom, laun- spots,” Burke said. “What happens she said. “I think it’s unfair to assume ing option] available, the number said. “The realtors are always try- dry’s attached to the building, if I am not taking the class because it all students are going to work at jobs of residents and location,” Crowe ing to get the students faster than heating and cooling was included. doesn’t interest me as much or the pro- that start at 8 or 9 a.m. There will be said. “I’d say those are the top the other one. That’s kind of why It was a little easier to figure out. fessor isn’t as highly recommended? people who work all kinds of hours three things people look for. It’s the market is the way it is. You You also have Internet and cable I have force added several classes be- and it’s close minded of the uni- funny, price for a lot of students is have to sign a lease a year, a year and it’s furnished already, so that fore, because I’m not just paying all versity to decide we all need to get almost secondary. They look for and a half in advance.” was a big factor.” this money for a degree, I’m here to on their schedule.” those first and then sort through the Crowe also said realtors and Gialamas said price was not a take classes I want to take.” This viewpoint supports cheek’s price after that.” property managers help to create big factor for her when searching Sauter said popular classes argument that the university is using However, according to Crowe, competition among students. for off-campus housing options. like wine tasting should be of- assumptions and generalizations to price is not secondary for many “When we signed, the landlord “From what I’ve heard from a lot fered at earlier times so they do not make changes that will create a more other Miami students. Crowe said showed us the house with another of people around campus, it’s not a fill up as fast. standardized university, one that may for him and his housemates, price group, so it kind of made us sign huge issue,” Gialamas said. “I’ve urged departments to put the not be beneficial to the majority of the was an important factor in choos- faster,” Crowe said. “It gave us a According to Gialamas, most classes that tend to be favorites in the student body. However, the system ing their house because money sense of urgency.” of the off-campus housing options early or late time slots, meaning they is not set in stone. If student outcry was an issue. Crowe also said he Sophomore Aly Gialamas said are expensive. will hopefully be offered at 8:30 a.m. or is there, administrators will look to believes off-campus housing prices she started considering off-cam- “When I was looking, there’s a 4 p.m.,” he said. “If students really want rework the requirements. in Oxford are higher than those at pus housing options for her junior common price point,” Gialamas it, the time won’t affect the enrollment. “This is a new model, and we’re still similar schools. year when she was a first-year, but said. “Everything’s super expen- Students shouldn’t be deterred by get- poking holes in it,” Sauter said. “As is- “From what I’ve heard, our mar- put the most effort into the search sive and if it’s not super expensive, ting up for an 8:30 class. It’s what will sues are raised, we will address them ket here’s pretty inflated just - be process late September of this it’s not somewhere you’d really be expected in the working world, and and make the necessary adjustments.” cause the demand is here and the school year. She said she decided want to live.” EDITORS OPINION EMILY ELDRIDGE NICOLE THEODORE 6 FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013 [email protected]

EDITORIAL The following piece, written by the editorial editors, reflects the majority opinion of the editorial board. Tweaks in next semester course offerings won’t stop the party

The times and days classes will going to drink anyway, even if that be offered will change next semes- means skipping class to do so. We ter. The same amount of Friday thought of a more logical solution: classes will be offered as Mon- what if professors were required to day and Wednesday classes. We’ll take class attendance? That seems see many more Monday/Friday like a more efficient way to make classes and Wednesday/Friday sure kids are in class. classes being offered, and 8 a.m. Rather than spoon-feeding us classes will be pushed a half-hour responsibility, Miami should al- as well. One of the reasons? Mi- low us to learn how to make re- ami University students are drink- sponsible choices on our own. A ing too much. Interesting. Yes, we student who says, “I know I’m found this one hard to wrap our not a morning person, so I’m not heads around, too. going to register for an 8 a.m. The editorial board at The Mi- class because I know I’ll never ami Student agrees this is a step make it,” is making an honest, backward for Miami. There are responsible choice. many more students that will One argument the university be put at a disadvantage by this might make is that they are trying change and there are plenty of to prepare us for the real world. reasons why we don’t support this Today, you hardly ever see a cor- tweak of course offerings. porate employee punch in at 9 a.m. PATRICK GEYSER THE MIAMI STUDENT To start, the option of a three- and be forced to leave at 5 p.m. day weekend is vital to many Employers are becoming more students as well as faculty. Take flexible and workers are able to LETTER TO THE EDITOR the second-semester senior for set their own hours or work from example. This past semester he/ home. If an employee needs to she didn’t have classes on Fridays come in at 6 a.m. because they Bragging rights should not be the Miami motive and was able to travel to Chicago, have to leave the office by 2 p.m., Washington D.C., Cleveland and that is their choice. Their boss is President David Hodge’s an- seal is a succinct statement of IS THE FIFTH BEST CON- so on to interview with various probably not going to set even nouncement of a “Great Seal- quintessential Midwest val- SPICI IN THE NATION!” HEY companies. Since corporate of- more restrictions on them, but that Writing Contest” for the new ues: Do your work, do it well, WE’RE CONSPICI ABOUT fices are normally not open on the seems to be what Miami is doing, student center provides an op- strive to learn, to do better and to OUR CONSPICI!” weekend, the student was able to adding another layer of reinforce- portunity to consider the motto achieve and advance -- but don’t So let us have a Seal-Writing make it to the interview on Friday ment to the ‘Miami bubble.’ on Miami’s seal, “Prodesse make an asinine, self-promoting Contest, but I’ll go President without having to skip class. But Lastly, try to find a college Quam Conspici.” show of it. Hodge one better: In addition to now, Miami University is remov- that doesn’t have a drinking at- Translated, this means to Yet bombarded as we are from a contest, let us also put back the ing the regularity of the three- mosphere. There are other more achieve, to improve, to advance the university with constant hype grand old Miami seal on all uni- day weekend…do you see where severe issues that Miami should -- but to do so without boast- about our most wonderful rank- versity stationery, make its motto we’re going with this one? be concerned about like sexual ing about it, without bragging ings in the history of the world “Prodesse Quam Conspici” a And it’s not just students; many assault and drug use. Typically, about it, and without screaming ever, Mother Miami seems to prominent part of what President professors travel to conferences people drink heavily in college. “LOOK AT ME, LOOK AT ME! have prostituted her noble ideal Hodge calls the Miami experi- and seminars on the weekends, That has been going on for years. HEY EVERYBODY, LOOK into its antithesis: “CONSPICI! ence, and scrap the current “lamp and on top of that traveling on But drug abuse and rape are much AT ME! I’M THE BESTEST, CONSPICI! ALL DAY AND of knowledge” image that has the Thursday is simply much easier larger problems that usually don’t MOST WONDERFULEST ALL NIGHT -- NOTHING BUT profundity of a fool. and more efficient. just stop after graduation. We need THING IN THE HISTORY OF CONSPICI! GIANT OCEAN Many students also enjoy the to learn how to balance our time at THE UNIVERSE EVER!” CARGO SHIPS FULL OF PROF. JAMES BROCK teaching style of a certain profes- the bars and in the classroom. And Instead, Miami’s traditional CONSPICI!” “OUR CONSPICI [email protected] sor, for example, and want to take college is where we are supposed another class of theirs the follow- to learn these skills. The only thing ing semester, but with the changes these changes are doing is taking in scheduling options, many stu- people who are responsible and dents will find this difficult or im- punishing them because the people possible to do. A lot of Miami stu- who have a real drinking problem dents work part-time, and some at are going to continue to make the odd hours. They know they need a wrong decisions, no matter if they class schedule fitting to their stu- have class at 9 a.m. the next day. You want to like this. dent job, but next semester, some We aren’t in high school any- students may be forced to quit more, we are adults who must their jobs, simply because they take responsibility into our own won’t fit it into their schedules. hands and the university needs Taking away the option of a to know that these changes are three-day weekend for many stu- simply making it more compli- dents and staff is extremely incon- cated for their students to be well- venient, especially because the rounded and successful. We have reasons for doing so are simply to lives outside of this university; we stop students from drinking. have work, family functions, in- We say students who sched- terviews, volunteer opportunities friend us ule their semester around drink- and so much more on Fridays, and ing, partying and sleeping are now this rules out many of those not going to be responsible once possibilities. We really don’t like these changes happen. They are this one, Miami. become a fan of Rule of Thumb The Miami Student

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A big congratulations to Brian Cash, Jacob Hofstetter and Ryan Martini for their huge accomplishment. Safety at graduation HANNAH STEIN EDITOR IN CHIEF CHRIS CURME COMMUNITY EDITOR An increase in security at KATIE TAYLOR NEWS EDITOR JANE BLAZER COMMUNITY EDITOR graduation is good, but why haven’t EMILY ELDRIDGE EDITORIAL EDITOR VICTORIA SLATER CAMPUS EDITOR we had this in the past? p. 2 NICOLE THEODORE EDITORIAL EDITOR CATHERINE MONCEAUX CAMPUS EDITOR BILLY RAFAEL ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT TOM DOWNEY SPORTS EDITOR Meal plan to MUlaa It would be nice to be reembursed instead of it transferring to MUlaa. www.miamistudent.net FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013 OP ED 7

ANDREW’S ASSESSMENTS Media presents an unbalanced, problematic coverage of the gun control debate

Turn on any mainstream po- uber-conservative Club for The gun debate illustrates per- common-sense and centrist con- know: the context behind the 90 litical TV coverage over the last Growth Pat Toomey, and the fectly the open spaces vs. closed in ventional wisdom, seemingly has percent statistic is that, accord- few weeks NRA A+ lifetime rating Senator spaces theory of American life— a new executive producer over the ing to a Washington Post poll, and you’ll Joe Manchin of West Virginia, a concept that shows the need past few weeks. His name? New only 47 percent of adults identi- hear a famil- who actually shot the President’s for a restrained federalism. Folks York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. fied as disappointed or angry over iar refrain, health care law with a gun in a who live in the heartland don’t It’s the only explanation for their the vote on Toomey-Manchin, 90 percent campaign ad back in 2010. and 39 percent were very hap- of Ameri- Yet still, even with the perfect py or relieved,. and 13 percent cans support team pushing for it, and a sup- The problem is that the mainstream press had no opinion. background posed 90 percent of the American So much for that grand sweep- checks as a public on their side, the Toomey- struggles to cover this divide, injecting their ing consensus that every member ANDREW precondi- Manchin background checks own closed-in-spaces bias since all of the ma- of Congress has been hit over the GEISLER tion to own amendment failed 54-46. Five head with during every press hit a gun. Any Democrats voted against the bill, jor media markets are in urban areas. for the last month. politician including Majority Leader Harry In her interview with POLITI- who disagrees is a cowardly fool Reid, whose no vote was the re- CO, Senator Heitkamp put it the pandering only to the National sult of Senate procedure. best when she said, “My frustra- Rifle Association (NRA) afraid of Walking off the Senate floor, tion is nothing in that bill would their strong lobbying arm. Senator Max Baucus was asked to need and don’t want the same public shaming of each and every have prevented any one of the The mainstream media has explain his no vote—he respond- kind of regulations this country’s Senator who voted against 90 per- three very high-profile shootings been openly rooting for the pas- ed with one word “Montana.” urbanites need and desire. The cent of the American people and that we’ve had.” sage of any form of new gun Senator Heidi Heitkamp, whose problem is that the mainstream doesn’t care if terrorists have ac- In its nature, conservatism legislation in response to the vote has turned her into a punch- press struggles to cover this di- cess to guns, an actual angle Joe cools the heels of liberalisms tragedy in Newtown. This sta- ing bag for the elites, told PO- vide, injecting their own closed- Scarborough took on the vote. excesses—the post-Newtown tistic clearly became their ticket LITICO the phone calls her office in-spaces bias since all of the News coverage should be better gun debate is the perfect ex- to doing all they could to finally received on the issue went seven major media markets are in urban than a Maureen Dowd New York ample of this. If only the media, help get something through that to one against. All while a group areas. And while the elite bias is a Times column, and when it relies instead of castigating conserva- do-nothing Congress. bankrolled by Michael Bloom- highly irritating root cause of the so heavy on editorial content dis- tives, was willing to respect and The perfect pair of senators berg dropped $180,000 worth of coverage, their tactics have been guised as down the middle news make an effort to understand teamed up to push the back- advertising into North Dakota’s equally as deplorable. analysis, or even reporting, that this point of view instead of be- ground checks amendment in media markets. So much for MSNBC’s Morning Joe, should scare an engaged citizen. ing an embarrassingly active the Senate—former head of the grassroots support. while usually the bastion of Here’s something important to cheerleader for the left.

ESSAY ESSAY A more practical free market Medicaid proposal Congress should embrace new bipartisan agenda this spring We so often hear about pro- deserving poor all we want, but that provide high-quality care at posed reforms to entitlement pro- we suggest focusing on reforms a reasonable price, many do not grams such as Medicaid, but it the American public can relate to accept Medicaid patients, forcing Congress began looking like legislation, but its passage through seems clear that there are choices and conceptualize. them to visit an emergency room Congress again these past few the Senate is a different story. we can make now that would im- The food stamp program incor- or hospital at a higher cost. weeks, despite its pitfalls. Regard- Even more foreboding for the mediately improve the program. porates this concept by allowing This pattern of increased cost is less, major progress could be seen Toomey-Manchin bill is its ability One of these common-sense recipients to use their own cash to leading to a higher burden, which not only on the gun debate, but on to move through the House of proposals is based on the prin- make up the difference in order to is placed on the taxpayer. It also immigration and a budget. It was a Representatives. The amendment pay the market price. erodes the concept of ‘assistance’ style of legislating that has not been process in the Senate will only The Medicaid program, how- from the Medicaid program and seen in some time within the halls of do more to make the bill more The answer is that ever, does not allow such sub- shifts towards ‘reliance’ and pa- Congress. Something that was even contentious than it already is. The sidization, thus pricing its us- tients’ health becomes worse and more of a rarity, a sign of biparti- more the bill is amended to make it is illegal for peo- ers out of many health options requires additional attention. sanship from Senators Joe Man- restrictions more specific, the that would reduce overall pro- According to John Goodman, chin (D- W. Va.) and Pat Toomey harder it will be to at least pass the ple on Medicaid to gram costs and even improve “If we just allow low-income (R-Pa.). Furthermore, an observer Senate. The same can be said of any add to the govern- participants’ health. people to obtain health care in the of Congress can see movement controversial bill that is put forth to You may ask why users don’t same way we allow them to ob- with these policy initiatives going a chamber of Congress. ment rate and pay do this already. The answer is that tain food, we would make health through the steps of putting these A bill in the House of Representa- the market price it is illegal for people on Medic- care immediately accessible to measures to a vote. tives is a very different conundrum. aid to add to the government rate millions of people.” It has been a long winter for mem- The opinions are more plural, and for care. and pay the market price for care. We urge others to realize the bers of both Houses of Congress. It more partisan. There is also the is- This makes finding a doctor who poor can be helped in other ways started with a hotly contested debate sue of special interest and the conse- will take your set government by allowing choice when it comes on the fiscal cliff in December, then quences associated with a vote for reimbursement rate the biggest to matters of access and quality. came sequester and a filibuster in or against the gun bill in the House. ciples of the free market. problem in finding healthcare. early March. Needless to say, such Voters and special interest have a We can debate the legitima- While there are over 1,300 JOHN MYERS events did nothing to thaw relations much shorter interval to remember cy concepts of entitlement or walk-in clinics in our country [email protected] between either house or its mem- how a member of Congress voted bers. Perhaps the arrival of spring on the bill, and therefore a shorter will bring upon the thaw needed to interval to amass forces against pass bipartisan versions of each ma- a member who voted against the jor bill on the legislative agenda. interests of the status quo in the This spring has brought upon a member’s district. broad set of legislative issues that The Toomey-Manchin bill has an members of Congress will have to uphill battle against the parliamentary make a choice on, and that choice procedure of Congress. Even with will have a consequence. For now, President Obama climbing the Hill, the focus has been on the Senate’s and parents of Newtown victims vote on the Toomey-Manchin gun lobbying members of the House and bill. The bill itself is a broad solution Senate. The political and emotional to strengthen background checks strength behind this initiative and overall purchasing of guns in may be strongest that any piece this country. The broad bill opened of legislation has seen President the door for senators to take a stance Obama pushed Obamacare through on the issue and not lose bipartisan a democratically controlled The Miami Student is hiring! support for the bill on its face. Congress. As President Obama Sadly, that was not the case. will soon remember, Congress is While many commentators chas- designed to stop legislation. We are looking for dedicated individuals to tise the United States Senate for Something that is worth not- join our team and fill the following paid positions: their shortcomings on the gun bill ing is that the age of the domestic vote, it was an uphill battle to be- agenda has returned to the forefront gin with. The Toomey-Manchin of American politics. In the past Editorial Staff Writers Production Staff bill was the equivalent of a politi- decade, American politics has been Managing Editor Senior Staff Writers Page Designers cal buffet, a lone plate waiting to focused on our view on the global News Editor *Staff Writers Photographers be filled with many amendments stage, dealing with the defense of Online Editor *Contributing Writers *Cartoonists Campus Editors *Columnists *Crossword Makers provided by other members. Such the country. Slowly the country Community Editors *Essayists a weak construction could not pass has moved toward nation build- Arts & Entertainment Editor Business Staff the Senate and was sure to meet its ing at home as President Obama Editorial Editors Photo Editor Advertising Representatives demise in the House. Despite the had promised during his most re- failure of the bill, its character of cent state of the union address. It Fill out an application online or stop by our office in 17 MacMillan Hall. bipartisan support is what the coun- is encouraging that the American For questions, email [email protected] try is looking for when pitching people are pushing lawmakers to a domestic agenda. make the country better and safer The same story can be said for the than it was a decade ago. upcoming immigration bill being This spring is the awakening for brought forth by the Senate’s Gang a legislative agenda that has been of 8. Bipartisan support for a broad dormant through the log-jammed policy initiative mirrors the same winter of economic partisanship. process as seen with the gun bill The time is upon the U.S. Con- also originating in the Senate. 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The co-major is not yet offi- FOR THE MIAMI STUDENT cation and journalism majors will cially approved, but is nearing the final keep their current names and will stages of the approval process, according The way media, journalism and film no longer have a pre-major status, to Ronald Becker, comparative media studies courses are organized and of- according to Kleiman. studies professor and a member on the fered to students at Miami University is The new requirements will allow planning committee. changing dramatically. more open entry into any major or mi- This major would be an interdis- University Senate adopted a reso- nor within the department. ciplinary approach to the study of lution at their meeting April 8 that “We wanted to be inclusive, it media. Students would self-design will allow for the combination of the was always hard to turn people away their sequence of courses from de- communication, journalism and film from communication programs,” partments across the university, studies programs into one new depart- Kleiman said. “The reason for hav- according to Becker. ment called the Media, Journalism and ing closed [entry] in the past was Becker said he feels the compara- Film (MJF) Department, according pragmatic, it wasn’t kind to take tive media studies program will offer a to meeting minutes. everyone if they couldn’t get the great new opportunity for students. According to Howard Kleiman, classes they needed.” “It will give people the oppor- chair of the Department of Communi- According to Richard Campbell, tunity to get involved with media cation and member of the organization the interim chair for the MJF Depart- and media technologies in a new committee for the new department, the ment and the only applicant for the way,” Becker said. “Students will be new department structure has been cre- new department chair position of the able to take advantage of many dif- ated after roughly four years of formal new program, removing the require- ferent courses that can be applied planning and results will be beneficial ments may cause a rise in enrollment in different ways.” for students. to media related majors, but it should Also in future plans is a film stud- “It’s meant to encompass all of the not affect students’ ability to register for ies major. The current film studies different aspects of each of the included required classes. program is offered only as a minor programs,” Kleiman said. “The Dean of the College of Arts now because of the expense associ- JEANNE-MARIE DU TOIT THE MIAMI STUDENT ated with film equipment, according THESE HEELS ARE MADE FOR WALKIN’ to Becker. He said before offering a Miami University men and women prepare for the Walk A Mile In film studies major, the department will Innovation happens when people come together to Her Shoes event to increase awareness of sexual assault against need to do more research about student women Friday, April 19. share what they’re doing.” interest and availability of faculty and equipment resources. RONALD BECKER He said a significant benefit to the ALCOHOL, altercations, according to Hoobler. MIAMI UNIVERSITY COMPARATIVE MEDIA STUDIES PROFESSOR MJF Department will be communica- FROM PAGE 2 Sophomore Katie Lincoln, a tion and collaboration which will lead defensive player on the Miami to an increase in innovation for student Wagner explained that the uni- women’s ice hockey team, agreed The new MJF Department will and Sciences has ensured that our and faculty alike. versity rarely receives complaints with this policy. encompass existing programs, as resources will grow with registra- “Innovation happens when people from spectators or athletes about “You do not need alcohol to have well as bring on curriculum changes tion rates,” Campbell said. “Media come together to share what they’re the alcohol policy. a successful event,” she said. “ It just according to Kleiman. majors have always been popular doing,” Becker said. “It’s going “[The policy] reinforces the mes- isn’t necessary.” He said the MJF course book for and will continue to be popular. That to bring together the various me- sage that this is an academic, learn- Miami is focused on fostering a the class of 2017 shows the new cur- will never change.” dia programs and will strengthen ing and healthy environment, and safe academic environment both riculum requires only COM 143 Under the MJF Department, stu- existing connections.” alcohol is not part of that equation,” inside and outside the classroom, before taking other courses within a dents will need to have either a second Kleiman said during the shift to Wagner said. according to Wagner. She also noted department major. major or two minors that are outside of the new program, it will be important Wagner added that the university that this policy, which has been in The current mass communication the department and will also need to for students to pay attention to the has seen little profit from alcohol affect for seven years is not likely major will be referred to as Media meet the Miami Plan requirements ac- coming changes. sales in the past, and sees no reason to change because the university and Culture under the new depart- cording to Campbell. “I don’t think it will be hard to for for incurring the additional risk that does not consider the revenue po- ment and the new curriculum will The MJF Department expects anyone,” Kleiman said. “The chal- alcohol brings to events. The sale of tential from alcohol sales a suffi- remove the three formal focus areas more changes to come. A Com- lenge is for us to get the word out alcohol requires an increase in the cient justification to introduce the of media production, media criticism parative Media Studies (CMS) Ma- and have students stay on top of their number of security officers at games risks and liabilities associated with and media industries. jor is in future plans, according to own requirements.” and increases the risk of fights and alcohol consumption.

MULAA, For those graduating seniors who FROM PAGE 2 do not come back to visit and use their MUlaa, however, they will not events, said he was here when the get a refund check. MUlaa is a non- Diplomat Plan started. He said refundable account, but the Diplo- he believes this plan makes Mi- mat Plan is more student-friendly ami unique because many schools than most schools. Instead of not do not give refunds for extra giving any kind of refund, the re- money in meal plans. maining meal plan balance can be “Students are able to choose a transferred to a MUlaa account, level that fits their eating schedules, according to Woodruff. while also allowing them to buy Sophomore Nick Pryse said he things from the bookstores at the likes that Miami transfers his re- end of the year,” Woodruff said. maining meal plan money into his According to him, Miami will MUlaa account. automatically transfer the remain- “I use MUlaa at both the be- ing meal plan money into the MU- ginning and end of the year at the laa account for students who do not bookstores, and this makes it easier transfer their money on their own. than putting money into separate This includes seniors who would accounts,” Pryse said. be graduating at the end of the year. Both Woodruff and Heidtman Seniors who want to come back said they are always interested in and visit the school over the sum- hearing student’s opinions regard- mer will also be able to use their ing better meal plans. frozen MUlaa accounts. “We are both looking at benefits JEANNE-MARIE DU TOIT THE MIAMI STUDENT “Seniors who have graduated for students, and working with the DON’T HAVE A HISSY FIT have asked me to unfreeze their eating facilities in Armstrong and The Columbus Zoo shows off a caracal cat, a wild cat native to Africa, Asia and India, during their visit accounts when they come back to the new dining halls on west and to Miami University put on by the Zoology Club Wednesday, April 24. visit,” Woodruff said. south campus,” Heidtman said.

JENNINGS, them in tend to isolate them and GRADUATION, “Traditionally, a lot of the stuff commencement ceremony. FROM PAGE 2 that with the increasing amount of FROM PAGE 2 we do there is very much behind “It’s just good common sense media today, there are fewer piec- the scenes and that’s not go- to have the same kind of proto- already know,” Jennings said. es of culture that link everyone all “I think people are used to it,” ing to change this year either,” cols in place for all the large-scale “When you’re asking yourself, together than there used to be. she said. “Now we’ll be in even Spilman said. events that we handle on cam- ‘Do I want to live in this city This particular reason stood out better shape to have a commence- Directing traffic, working the pus,” Spilman said. or that one?’ or, ‘Should I vote to junior Matt Dombrowski. ment ceremony go off very well.” divisional ceremonies and hav- Graduating senior Jose Arias for this candidate or that one?’ “I liked how Ken said the more Lieutenant Ben Spilman of the ing a post at the stadium are a said the increase in security is ex- you pull on information that knowledge you have, the more Miami University Police Depart- few of MUPD’s responsibilities, pected, as it is possible for violent you have stored up to make an you can relate with other people,” ment (MUPD) said MUPD al- according to Spilman. He said acts of crime to occur. He said his informed decision.” Dombrowski said. ways has a presence at events with the commencement ceremo- main concern is the safety of his He claimed that people now live Jennings concluded the lecture large gatherings of people. Most nies are being treated the same family and friends. in a world increasingly dependent by encouraging the audience to members of MUPD will work as any big event in an athletic “I believe the heightened secu- on knowledge of other countries. be inquisitive and curious about commencement because it is one facility and each divisional cer- rity for commencement is a great “Now we live in a world where their surroundings. of the busiest days for the police emony will receive the same idea that should have been imple- people and events that take place “The secret to Jeopardy is be- force, according to Spilman. level of security as the class-wide mented in the past,” Arias said. halfway across the world can ing a curious person and spend- affect you in very real ways,” ing a lifetime paying attention,” Jennings said. Jennings said. PATHWAYS, in the program,” she said. “Each financial aid more easily.” He also said he thinks that the He claimed that everyone can FROM PAGE 2 year, about 100 to 200 first-year Wengler’s former THS class- most important reason for learn- be learning every second of the students don’t return to Miami after mate, first-year Lindsay Crist said ing trivia and facts is the connec- day as long as they are paying as the primary reason. “Some one semester, so the Oxford Path- she agrees it will be a beneficial tion it forms between people. attention and that most of his academic programs at the Oxford ways students will take the place of transition into the Oxford campus. “For me, to only value know- knowledge did not come from campus may have more selective those students.” “It sounds like a good way to ing facts is when you can con- reading encyclopedias and alma- entrance requirements [than the This push to attract more lo- transition local students into col- nect with someone over it,” Jen- nacs, it came from paying atten- regional campuses].” cal students to Miami may benefit lege after being so used to a high nings said. “It makes it easier tion to things like the flags dur- Approved at the April 8 Universi- them in many ways. Sophomore school atmosphere,” Crist said. “It’s to get to know a lot of people. ing the Olympics when he would ty Senate meeting, the program has Lila Wengler is an Oxford resi- good that they can have a semester And people are always flattered watch them as a kid. already invited about 600 students dent and graduate of Talawanda of adjustment before moving to the when you remember facts about Jennings encouraged the audi- to participate. As to concerns over High School (THS). Oxford campus.” them. It shows that you took an ence to be curious and to question whether this will make classes more “About a third of my high Wengler said she looks forward interest in them and creates and and try to figure everything out. crowded, Haynes said it would not school class came to Miami,” to the effects the program may have. instant connection.” “I think it would be great if be an issue. Wengler said. “A lot of people “And I can’t wait to see some of He said the niches that people’s we could live life as a question,” “We anticipate approximately wanted to come here so that they my old classmates back here in Ox- occupations and education put Jennings said. 20 to 50 students will participate could be close to home and get ford,” Wengler said. EDITOR TOM DOWNEY SPORTS [email protected] 10 FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013 ROSS SIMON BASEBALL SIMON SAYS THE ‘COMEBACK CITY’ OF CLEVELAND DESERVES THE COMEBACK KID RedHawks split home and home with Dayton Tim Tebow is widely regard- endure “the Fumble,” “The ed across the National Football Drive” and “Red Right 88.” and one that looked like it was nev- League (NFL) as a waste of time, Since the Browns were reformed er coming down. resources and money. Tebow, in 1999, they have been to the “I’ve struggled the past couple as a Denver Bronco, took a 1-4 playoffs all of one time. They games, so it was good to get a cou- team and led them to a playoff have never advanced beyond the ple hits,” Bower, who is batting .311 victory over the heavily favored Wild Card round. this season, said. “[As a team], we Pittsburgh Steelers, before even- Tim Tebow, while at the Uni- improved our approach, hit it well, tually falling in the divisional versity of Florida, was part of and it was good to get a win before round of the playoffs to future two National Championship we head to Northern Illinois.” Hall of Famer Tom Brady and the teams. He won a Heisman tro- Miami’s pitching was on task New England Patriots. Tebow is phy and two SEC Champion- Wednesday, as sophomore pitcher known for his long throwing mo- ships. Throughout Tebow’s col- Nate Williams fanned 10 Flyers in tion, his left-handedness and his lege career, he would lose a total the win, improving his record to 4-2 inability to throw an accurate of seven games. Tebow seem- in the process. After allowing the ball a simple five yards, at least ingly willed his team to victory first three batters on base by way to scouts. What I know Tebow against Oklahoma in the 2008 of two walks and a single, Williams for is his leadership qualities, his National Championship game. settled down and retired 20 of his ability to run the football and his Tied at halftime, Tebow deliv- next 21 opponents until giving up inability to roll over and quit. ered the most stirring halftime a solo home run in the top of the The Cleveland Browns were speech I have ever heard. Out of seventh. He finished with just three formed in 1946, at the height the half, the Gators would score hits and three runs allowed, while of the city of Cleveland’s his- a quick touchdown. The Sooners senior Cory Klenke and fresh- tory. In 1946, Cleveland was the would respond with a score of man Shane Kriss provided relief fourth largest city in America in their own, and then Tebow took from the bullpen. population and the third largest over. The Gators would score 10 When the dust settled, Miami economic hub. Since the 1950 unanswered points and lift the walked away victorious, 13-5. Wil- census, Cleveland’s population crystal football for the second liams remarked that despite his ear- has steadily declined. PriceWa- time in three years. Tebow would ly-game struggles, his team came terhouseCoopers recently rated earn MVP honors. out with a vengeance after being Cleveland as the third worst Tebow has not earned the shot walked-off the night before. The RYAN HOLTZ THE MIAMI STUDENT metropolitan area to invest in of playing time he has deserved California native went on to earn a real estate as prices continue while on the New York Jets. Sophomore outfielder Matt Honchel slides into home during Wednesday career-high 10 strikeouts. to drop. In 1969, the Cuyahoga Tebow saw all of 39 snaps last night’s home game. “It’s hard to count out there,” River, the main river in the city season. Why should a team like BY JOE GIERINGER Williams said. “You don’t even of Cleveland, caught fire due to Cleveland not take a shot on a SENIOR STAFF WRITER Ryan Powers, who totaled three really think about it that much. I mass pollution. Cleveland, in guy like Tebow? saves in his past three relief efforts, was just trying to throw strikes, the mid-1980s, was dubbed the The NFL draft has quickly ap- The Miami University baseball took the loss. let my defense work, and good “Comeback City” due to being proached us. This year has been team remains one game below .500 “We lost a tough game,” Head things happened.” known throughout the nation as almost universally declared as a (19-20) after splitting a two-game Coach Dan Simonds said. “We Freshman right fielder Jake - Ro a dud of a town. Cleveland con- year where if you pick a quar- series with the Dayton Flyers. didn’t swing the bats all that well, mano had the play of the day; a div- tinues to be a town that values terback in the first round, you’re The RedHawks had to fight their but we battled back and took … a ing-catch that garnered national at- humility, family values and, most likely making a mistake. Cleve- way back into Tuesday’s game, one-run lead in the ninth, and they tention. The play was No. 4 in Sport importantly, leadership. land has a lump of coal in Bran- which took place at Time Warner executed. That’s baseball, that’s Center’s Top Ten plays Thursday. The Cleveland Browns, de- don Weeden as its current start- Field in Dayton, Ohio. After go- going to happen.” Miami returns to Mid-American spite being one of the most sto- ing quarterback. The Browns ing down 3-0 early in the contest, Fortunes improved for the Red- Conference (MAC) action Friday ried NFL franchises, have never shouldn’t even bother taking a Miami added two in the sixth and Hawks Wednesday, as eight of the against Northern Illinois University. been to a Super Bowl, let alone chance on a quarterback in this another two in the eighth to move nine Miami batters recorded hits, The Huskies are tied for first in the won one. In 1995, Art Modell, draft early, when someone like ahead 4-3. They couldn’t hang on, six of which garnered two or more. MAC with an 11-4 in-conference the owner of the Browns since Tebow is prime for the taking. however, as the Flyers notched a Senior first baseman Kevin Bower record and will provide a test for 1961, moved the team to Balti- Cleveland is nowhere near double and a walk early in the in- led the Red and White, going 4-for- the RedHawks as they approach the more. Five years later, Modell playoff caliber, so why not ning, which set up the walk off 5 with four RBIs and three runs. final stretch of the season. The first would get his ring as the Ra- give Tebow a shot? He took a double by redshirt freshman in- The senior’s final hit was a three- game begins 4 p.m. Friday, and the vens defeated the New York Gi- Denver team to the playoffs, fielder Kevin Colburn to win the run shot down the right field line, first pitch will be thrown 2 p.m. at ants. Browns fans have had to why not Cleveland? game, 5-4. Sophomore closer his second home run of the season Saturday and Sunday’s games. TENNIS TRACK & FIELD ’Hawks prepare for postseason push Miami to host second BY JORDAN RINARD Miami is looking to maintain moment might finally come.” STAFF WRITER momentum in doubles play, as it The ’Hawks have been strong in home meet of season has won the doubles point in three singles action this season. Raymond BY JUSTIN After starting off Mid-American of its last four matches. Junior Ni- has gone unbeaten in MAC play meet the past few years but some Conference (MAC) play with a 4-3 misha Mohan and sophomore Alix this season with only one of those MASKULINSKI events will be competitive.” STAFF WRITER loss at Ball State University, the Thurman have won seven straight matches going to three sets and Mandrell has been trying ath- Miami University women’s tennis matches in doubles, while the tan- Costea has a record of 6-2 in con- letes in different events all year team reeled off seven straight wins dem of juniors Christiana Raymond ference play. Mohan has won three Miami University will be host- to see where they are best fit and to claim its fifth MAC regular sea- and Ramona Costea has won six out of her last four singles matches ing its second track meet of the with two weeks remaining until son championship and will return to of their last eight matches. Junior while Thurman has a MAC record year Saturday as schools head the Mid-American Conference Muncie, Ind. to take on the winner Christine Guerrazzi and fresh- of 5-3 this season, with two of those to Oxford to compete in the (MAC) Championships, he said of No. 4 seed Ball State and No. 5 man Ana Rajkovic have been in a losses coming in three-set matches. RedHawk Invitational. he thinks he is close to where he seed Western Michigan University rut recently, dropping their last six Guerrazzi has five wins in confer- Men’s track and field Head wants the team to be. in the MAC Tournament. |matches in doubles. ence play and Rajkovic has won Coach Warren Mandrell said “We’re probably pretty sure The RedHawks (11-12, 7-1 Thurman and Mohan were five straight matches. competing at home helps what we’re going to do for MAC) downed the Broncos 5-2 named to the All-MAC team “In singles, staying with the game his throwers. the [MAC Championships],” on the road this season, and are this week. plan and believing that I can win are “It’s always good to be home, Mandrell said. “We might looking to win their first tourna- “[Guerrazzi and I] have had a really important,” Rajkovic said. especially for the field athletes mix it up this weekend to give ment title since the 2010 season rough patch of matches,” Rajkovic “But it’s a team effort and we stay in because they get to compete on some variety.” after sustaining losses to the Uni- said. “We’re working at it and try- their home surface,” Mandrell versity of Akron in the finals for ing many things. This weekend, TENNIS, said. “Hopefully we can get some TRACK & FIELD, consecutive seasons. we will give our best and our SEE PAGE 5 good marks, it hasn’t been a huge SEE PAGE 5 SOFTBALL Red and White ready for MAC battles against Michigan teams

BY ALYSSA ZEDIKER The RedHawks are 10-4 in the for the weekend and is excited and just moving the runners and the team is taking each game one at FOR THE MIAMI STUDENT MAC, 17-24 overall, whereas the ready to go out and play. getting on base.” a time, so they have not been focus- Eastern Michigan Eagles are 2-12 in “Personally I just want to continue Crowell said while on paper the ing their efforts on the games further The Miami University softball the MAC and 12-29-1 overall. The to put the ball in play, and make the Eagles may not be the best team, into the weekend. team is set to face two Mid-Ameri- Central Michigan Chippewas sit in the numbers have little effect on Last season Miami faced Central can Conference (MAC) teams this second place in the MAC West with whether a team shows up to a game Michigan in the MAC Champion- weekend. The ’Hawks will play an 11-3 conference record and 25- We can’t take any team ready to play. ship, and Marshall said they were a Eastern Michigan University Friday 14 record overall. Miami is in first lightly and each game is “Eastern may be last in their divi- scrappy team, but for her having the and Central Michigan University in the MAC East. sion, but that doesn’t matter, for us it experience with a team like Central Saturday and Sunday. “[The game] is not about Eastern of high significance. We is about just going out there and play- Michigan helps eliminates the nerves “Definitely looking forward or about Central, it’s really about have to get as many wins ing at our level,” Crowell said. because they know how the other to this weekend, beating Central are we improving as a team, from a as we can. From past experiences with East- team is going to play. Michigan will be key wins for us pitching, defensive and hitting stand CLARISA CROWELL ern Michigan, Marshall said a couple “Every game we play from here and Eastern is also a team we need point,” Head Coach Clarisa Crow- HEAD COACH of their players hit the ball well and on out in conference, all of them to beat,” sophomore centerfielder ell said. “The biggest thing right feels Miami’s pitchers should look are equally as important, we can’t Tiyona Marshall said. “Obviously now is that it is not a matter of re- out for them. take any team lightly and each game [these wins] will give us a good inventing the wheel, but continuing other team make a play,” Marshall The RedHawks also face Cen- is of high significance,” Crow- seed in the MAC tournament that is to get better.” said. “I feel I have been doing a tral Michigan following the Friday ell said. “We have to get as many coming up soon.” Marshall said she feels prepared pretty good job of that lately, doubleheader against Eastern, but wins as we can.”