Miami Student

Oxford approves revised Taser policy

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Oxford police will again be equipped with air Tasers beginning Jan. 1, 2010.

Debate about the halt on Taser use by the Oxford police came to a close at the city council meeting Tuesday night as the city manager and police chief announced the new policy to council and the Oxford community.

Miami football falls in final game

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Mike Haywood has a long Christmas list this year. After losing the season finale to the University at Buffalo 42-17, the first-year head coach knows his one-win RedHawks need a lot of work this offseason.

With 12 recruits already signed as of Wednesday night, Miami University holds seven more football scholarships to give.

ASG forum addresses perennial parking problems

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Continuing Associated Student Government's (ASG) series of off-campus forums, students gathered in Harrison Hall Wednesday night to learn more about off-campus parking from Oxford Mayor Prue Dana and Bob Holzworth, head of parking for the city.

Matthew Ciccone, ASG secretary for off-campus affairs, said he hoped these forums would bring students together with people they would not normally contact.

Grad programs cope with cuts

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

As Miami University continues to grapple with a budgetary crisis, the political science doctorate program joined a growing list of causalities made by recent cuts to graduate programs.

RHA, physical facilities assess campus lighting

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is compiling results from its on-campus lighting tour last week to give to the department of physical facilities to assess projects they will be taking on as maintenance duties.

According to Randi Keefer, secretary for on-campus affairs for Associated Student Government (ASG), the lighting tour was intended to locate the places on campus that have a lack of lighting or too much.

Flash mob continues to entertain students

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

If you have observed pillow fights at the hub, dance parties in King Library, giant milkshakes running from Shriver or people in business attire worshiping the Farmer School of Business (FSB), you are not alone.

The Miami University Flash Mob has been in full swing fall semester performing random spontaneous actions anytime, anywhere on Miami's campus.

New York Times columnist visits MU, discusses financial crisis

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

With a Pulitzer Prize and a New York Times editorship under her belt, it wouldn't seem that Gretchen Morgenson would have time to stop by the small town of Oxford.

However, Morgenson did just that Tuesday.

Returning to her childhood home, Morgenson spoke to an audience of Miami University students, faculty and Oxford community members about the state of the marketplace and financial crisis that the United States has been experiencing.

MU encourages renters insurance

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Living in a residence hall during first-year is a rite of passage. Most Miami University students have spent at least one year living in some of the oldest buildings that still exist on campus, but the age of some of these halls is really starting to show.

Director discusses second-year programs available for students

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

First-year students are bombarded with programming and opportunities for engagement from the minute they step on campus, but after the excitement of that first year wears off, many students hit a sophomore slump.

Mike O'Neil, director of second-year programs, spoke to Associated Student Government (ASG) Tuesday.

University landscapers use organic materials, homegrown plants

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Despite budget cutbacks and a reduced staff size, Miami University's landscaping has made a mark across campus by planting flowers grown directly from seed and using only organic pesticides.

According to horticulturist Bill Zehler, Miami has been able to fill most flowerbeds with the crop of flowers grown directly from seed in the greenhouse near the Formal Gardens, however, the exact plans change every year.

Greek organizations suffer delays, problems with bus companies

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Off-campus Greek events are always highly anticipated. That is until the sorority or fraternity is left stranded due to miscommunication with transportation companies.

While many of these events do not face this unfortunate situation, the attendants and their dates are left marooned when it does occur.

News briefs

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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Ohio revises execution plan

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Ohio will be the first state in the nation to use a one-drug injection system to carry out the death penalty, according to an affidavit filed by Ohio federal court Nov. 13.

The new protocol, which will be used in all executions after Nov. 30, has been in litigation for years, according to Julie Walburn, public information officer for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.

Grant to teach released juveniles new job skills

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Young adults who have committed a crime often see more than the legal repercussions of their actions.

For many juveniles, searching for employment means carrying a stigma that is often hard to overcome. This may change, however, as Butler County is working with a $300,000 federal grant aimed at assisting juveniles learn employment options and skills to help reintegrate them into the community.

OPD suggests safety measures during breaks

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

As students prepare for upcoming holiday breaks, the Oxford Police Department (OPD) encourages students to follow these suggestions to avoid property damage and theft.

Ohio task force works to fight bedbug infestation

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Though bedbugs have been considered an old pest, recent reports have revealed they are growing at drastic rates, according to Paul Wenning, Central Ohio Bed Bug Task Force chair of the Franklin County Board of Health.

It is believed that this year alone there will be approximately 1,000 complaints to the Ohio Department of Health, almost 10 times the 150 complaints from 2008, Wenning said.

Fitness myths & how to be smarter

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

College is a weird time in our lives. We spend a couple hours in class each day, drink from noon until late into the night, and tend to sleep past breakfast time. We shake it off and think � well, it's just four years of our lives, so why not? Let's live it up! What we don't realize, however, is that the trends we set now are likely to become life patterns after we graduate.

RedHawks ready to face Broncos

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Following a brief respite at home, the No. 1 Miami University men's ice hockey team (5-1-2-0 CCHA, 8-1-3 overall) will travel to Kalamazoo, Mich., this weekend to take on Western Michigan University (1-4-1-1 CCHA, 5-4-1 overall).

The RedHawks rank second in the CCHA behind the only team they have lost to in 2009-10, Michigan State University.

'Hawks take No. 5 UK for wild ride

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Scanning Rupp Arena for Red was no easy task Monday night when the Miami University RedHawk basketball team traveled into the mouth of the Commonwealth to battle the University of Kentucky Wildcats. The Red and White held their own throughout the contest, but it just wasn't enough as freshman phenom John Wall hit a jumper with .

Hockey team shows strength in program

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Miami University hockey has gained notable status across the country in the past decade, not only at the varsity level but also the club level. Miami men's club ice hockey is No. 1 in the southeast region and is in the top five ranked club teams in the nation, due to the hard work and dedication of its 24 members.

Red and White shooting for a victory in home opener

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Fresh off a second place finish in the Iona Tip-Off Tournament, the Miami University women's basketball team will play its home opener Saturday afternoon, taking the court against Wake Forest University.

Miami is coming off a 91-67 loss to the University of Arizona last Sunday in the finale of the tournament.

YouTube video shows meltdown

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sports are a great type of entertainment. They provide excitement in the form of suspense, happiness in victory and also give drama with loss. They rarely, however, offer comedy. If you want to laugh at sports you can occasionally catch decent blooper reels or see some exaggerated Cleveland Cavaliers team bonding before games.

Oxford can improve off campus safety

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Miami University Police Department's annual survey of on campus safety again demonstrated students feel safe on campus. There are emergency call boxes and outdoor lighting that make students feel secure. The editorial board of The Miami Student generally agrees that Miami University is well lit and feels secure, but there is room for improvement from both students and the university.

Police should address lingering fear of Tasers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Oxford's city manager and police chief announced the reinstatement of tasers beginning Jan. 1, 2010, under a new policy. The editorial board of The Miami Student recognizes the need for tasers and commends the policy revision. However, this board also encourages the police to address lingering concerns about taser usage.

Editorial cartoon

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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Letters to the editor

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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Spirit on ice

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

"See you in two minutes, a**hole!"

Sitting in the press box at Goggin Ice Arena gives one an entirely different perspective of hockey games and not just in the physical viewing of the game. I figured sitting in the box would give me a more professional view of the game, but I was not sure if I would enjoy the game in quite the same way as sitting in the student section.

Effective teaching rejects top-down approach

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

During my first year of high school, I had a vague idea there was some kind of correlation between humility and good teaching. All of the other characteristics shared by my best teachers made sense: they were knowledgeable, down-to-earth and interesting. Humility always seemed like an unnecessary aspect.

Miami needs revived student activism

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

"We are nation of bumper stickers activists," Professor Rodney Coates said, during my black world studies class last week. "Our level of involvement is limited to what we will wear on a T-shirt or put on the back of our cars."

1st T-giving: What really happened?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

I'll The origins of Thanksgiving are generally well known: The pilgrims didn't have any food and then the Native Americans gave them some corn. They were thankful and invited them over for dinner. Or something like that.

Well, you're about to have your mind blown because guess what? That's not what really happened.

How to tell someone you hate them ... through music

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

As I've mentioned before, music is capable of just about anything, and so are people. This is why it's always important to be in touch with your anger and to know how to properly express it through different musical means. People oftentimes suck, and you are morally obligated as a decent member of society to call out the offending party appropriately.

Overdone Clothing launches Web site, new fall line

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sixteen years old.

That's how old Matt Seidel is - president, designer and founder of Overdone Clothing Company, based in Columbus, Ohio.

Seidel launched Overdone's brand new Web site, (http://www.overdonecc.com), Oct. 29, simultaneously debuting his new fall line of tees and announcing the new Overdone sponsored roster, consisting of Breathe Carolina, City Lights, Disco Curtis and LoveSick Radio.