In my first semester at Miami University, I have noticed a few contradictions between what Miami says it values and the reality of its actions. I felt the best way to show these contradictions would be through photos – to let Miami’s actions speak for themselves.
While the idea of a new construction project has certainly garnered the enthusiasm of many top administrators at Miami, students have vocalized their disdain for the removal of such a heavily utilized space. Cook Field should be preserved for future generations of students because it emanates Miami culture, provides a valuable source of green space and exerts a positive influence on student mental health.
Being disabled at 21 is hard enough, but the nasty stares and judgment from complete strangers are, at times, worse than the actual struggles I experience.