•University MiamiMIDDLETOWN For The Students, By The Students Volume 24, Issue 1 September 1988 LIBRARY SERVICES Recently, the library has im­ as Faith, Wham, and L.L. Cool most all of us occasionally need proved its availability of sound J and a growing number of to find information on a subject and video equipment and ma­ popular compact discs includ­ that might prove difficult to terials in a number of areas. ing such titles as Sade's Stronger locate. If you find this to be the The library is beginning to ac­ than Pride, Julian Lennon's The case, you might want to consider quire videocassettes rather than Secret Value of Daydreaming, having a computer search done. 16mm film materials and com­ and Run-D.M. C.'s Tougher than Our library has access to DIA­ pact discs rather than 33-1/3 Leather. LOG Information Retrieval Ser­ recordings. (Two of the video If you know word processing vice, a system of over 300 data­ Karges Review series the library has recently and want to work on a paper in bases that cover almost every by Suellyn Shupe purchased are briefly reviewed the library, two microcomputer topic imaginable. One of our Craig Karges brought his above.) The library offers both workstations will soon be avail­ librarians can help you decide Magic of the Mind show to the % inch and ~ inch VHS video able so that students can do if you need to pursue a computer campus for the fourth time Michael P. Governanti stations that can be moved about both research and word proces­ search. Wednesday, September se­ for the user's convenience. The sing right in the library. Each Finally, don't forget to ask venth. Had you seen all four library's listening room offers microcomputer's hard disk will our librarians for help if you performances I venture to say stereo record players, stereo cas­ be loaded with Word Perfect are having any difficulty at us­ you still would have been mysti­ sette players, and compact disc and PFS: Professional Write ing the library. Frequently, A MESSAGE fied. Two half hour perfor­ listening stations. word processing packages, or they special areas of the li­ mances were scheduled, but his FROM THE The library offers a large col­ students may use their own soft­ brary's collection in which infor­ show lent itself to a longer for­ lection of popular listening cas­ ware. mation you might not have con­ EXECUTIVE mat so he merely whet the audi­ settes representing such groups And speaking of research, al- sidered can be located. ence's appetite with a ten min­ DIRECTOR by Joseph Phillips ute teaser at the first scheduled On behalf of the faculty FIRST SEMESTER 1988-89 time. He had the full attention and staff of Miami Univer­ of everyone in the commons. sity Middletown, I wish to Section Last Day to Drop a Last Day to Drop a The show depends upon audi­ extend a hearty welcome to L~ngth of Designa- Course Without a Course With a ence participation and Karges all new and returning stu­ Course tion Grade Grade of W is a disarming enough to get dents. Full Semester (none) Tuesday, Sept. 13 Tuesday, Oct. 4 cooperation. Even though par­ ticipants feel that they are show­ The Middletown Campus Late Start, 14 weeks Q Monday, Sept. 19 Friday, Oct. 7 is entering its twenty-third ing their gullibility in some way, First 7~ weeks T Thursday, Sept. 1 Tuesday, Sept. 13 year and has established a they end up amazed. That's Last 7~ weeks U Tuesday, Oct. 25 Friday, Nov. 4 record of excellence in serv­ what magic is all about. ing its students and the great­ First 10 weeks V Tuesday, Sept. 6 Tuesday, Sept. 20 Ken Morgan who had seen a er Middletown region. Our Last 10 weeks W · Tuesday, Oct. 11 Tuesday, Oct. 25 previous show given here by faculty, staff, facilities, pro­ First 5 weeks X Tuesday, Aug. 30 Tuesday, Sept. 6 Karges said, "He's good, I en­ grams, and services are all Middle 5 weeks y Tuesday, Oct. 4 Tuesday, Oct. 11 joyed it." Stage technician, Bob dedicated to helping students Last 5 weeks z Tuesday, Nov. 8 Tuesday, Nov. 15 Butts has worked behind the succeed in achieving educa­ DROPDATE mem scenes for other magicians. He tional and personal goals. (misc. disc) gets a different perspective Of course, these are neces­ from backstage and has learned sary but not sufficient ele­ what to look for when watching ments for success in higher illusions. Still, he admired education. Student involve­ AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS Karges skill. ment and commitment to ac­ Are YOU registered to Any student who does not The official dates for drop­ A small crowd gathered tive participation in the in­ VOTE? The 1988 General Elec­ want his/her name, address ping courses without a grade or around Karges after the per­ tellectual, cultural, and so­ tion is Tuesday, November 8. or telephone number pu­ with a grade of W. An overview formance and he willingly posed cial life of the University You must be registered to take blished in the 1988-89 Student of the process is as follows: for photos and discussed various inside as well as outside the an active part in selecting the Directory please notify the (1) First 20% of course dur­ psychic and mental powers. classroom are especially im­ President and Vice President of Student Affairs Office, Room ation: the course does not Asked by a student how a Ouija portant. In fact, research on the United States as well as 124 J. H. by September 30, appear on the student's offi­ board works, he replied that, student achievement in high­ deciding on state and local is­ 1988. cial academic record. "The answers are provided by a er education provides power­ sues. Your vote IS important. (2) Second 20% of course dur­ subliminal ideomotor response." ful evidence that such in­ You can register right here Parking regulations are being ation: grade of W appears In other words, the player pro­ volvement and commitment on campus in the Student Af­ enforced. All staff, faculty and on the student's official aca­ vides the answers though he is are among the most impor­ fairs office, Room 124. students are required to have a demic record, signifying the unaware of it. tant factors contributing to You are qualified to vote if: current parking decal in order student withdrew from the Of his performance Karges success. -you are a U.S. Citizen. to use the decal parking lots. course; a non-punitive says, "What I do is combine the Thus, I urge you to take -you are at least 18 years old Visitors and cars without decals grade. skills of a psychologist, a psychic advantage of the resources on or before November 8. must use the upper lot desig­ (3) Remaining 60% of course and a magician. I claim no su­ and opportunities available -you have been a resident of nated for non decal parking. duration: grade of WP or pernatural powers, and I don't on this campus. Allow your­ Ohio for at least 30 days. Parking decals are available WF is assigned based on try to convince my audience to self to be an active partici­ -you have been registered to free of charge at the switch­ the grade earned in the believe in anything." At the end pant in your collegiate ex­ vote at least 30 days before board in Johnston Hall. Student course up to that point: WP of the show, he challenged the perience. Our dedicated fa­ the election. parking decals must be replaced for grades of A, B, or C; WF audience to develop their own culty and staff are committed Once you are registered you each school year. for grades of D or F. mental powers. to assisting you achieve your will be informed as to where The handicapped spaces re­ For the official University de­ So, how does he do it? I goals. Please don't hesitate to you are to go to vote. quire a special permit for usage, scription of this policy, consult couldn't find anyone who saw call on them. Voter Registration deadline which can be obtained from the the Student Handbook, Aca­ the show who could figure it Best wishes for the year is TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 Business Office. Permanent and demic Regulation 203 e. The out. Looks like we'll have to ahead. AT 9:00P.M. temporary handicapped per­ calendar is reprinted below for invite him back again next year ACT NOW! mits are available. you reference. for another try. C~A==M=P~U~S------------------------------~0;2 PAGE2 was appreciative of life, and wanted to share its beauty with everyone around him. Jeff brought his vitality, wis­ dom and gentle kindness into ----1111#1111111111'11 our lives. He would have been pleased to know that he had KAOSWRITER Check out our Health Clinic Don't forget but don't regret touched so many of our lives, on Yankee Road. because all I really have to live and that we have gone on to be IN ERROR Check out our water and is today. Today is all I have. more caring, accepting and lov­ sewer services. I believe Middle­ Recovery from a drug habit is ing because of his example. We To the Editor, town had fewer problems than a process not an event. Treat­ will carry on these gifts of life When I was a so-called "city any other city in the area in ment centers and counseling are for you Jeff, but we will miss father", it bothered me that peo­ dealing with the water shortage good but recovery takes time InMemoryof you.