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Volume 152 No. 1
Miami university — Oxford, Ohio
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2023
Best college newspaper in Ohio: The Miami Student wins big in 2023 STAFF REPORT
BAGEL & DELI IS PERFECT FOR ANYONE LOOKING TO GRAB A LATE-NIGHT BITE TO EAT.PHOTO BY KASEY TURMAN.
In this issue
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY From the student body president and vice president: Your leaders want to say ‘hi’ - page 4 ENTERTAINMENT Make the most of Miami’s Welcome Week and beyond with these events - page 7
KASEY TURMAN ASSISTANT CAMPUS & COMMUNITY EDITOR Going to class and studying takes more time than anyone wants it to, regardless of where you go to school. Still, students at Miami University will have plenty of free time to take advantage of. Here are the six best ways to spend your time on campus and in Oxford when you don’t have homeZRUN WR ¿QLVK DQG WHVWV WR FUDP IRU
Take a stroll in the woods No matter how down you get from school, the green areas on campus are there for you to lose yourself in. According to Miami’s website, there are more than 17 miles of hiking trails on campus. Many trails run along Four Mile Creek and Collins Creek, creating a soothing backdrop for you to wander in the woods. A paved trail now FRQQHFWV 3H̆HU 3DUN WR WKH WUDLOKHDGV near the horse stables meaning you can walk until your heart’s content.
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SPORTS A guide to recreational and exercise opportunities on and around campus - page 11
HUMOR Top 12 pro tips for incoming first-years - page 13
STYLE The fashion track, from Miami to beyond - page 14 GREENHAWKS Go green at Miami: Sustainable orgs on campus - page 15 OPINION Letter from the President
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PHOTO Miami freshens up campus with summer construction projects - page 18
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ABOUT THE STUDENT Learn more about what The Miami Student does and why you should join! - page 8
FOOD Find your new favorite meal through Miami’s on-campus dining options - page 12
Enjoy the local eats Uptown Oxford has plenty of amazing local restaurants. All you have to do is take slant walk to High Street and let your stomach guide you to your next meal. Whether the neon lights of Bagel & Deli catch your eye or you decide to venture down the alley to Mac & Joe's, there’s always something good just a few steps away.
BRETT GABBERT IS HOPING FOR A HEALTHY 2023 SEASON AFTER BATTLING INJURIES FOR MOST OF 2022. PHOTO BY JESSICA MONAHAN
Miami football seeks a return to the top of the MAC after mediocre 2022
With the 2023 football season rapidly approaching, the Miami University RedHawks are looking to return to the top of the Mid-American &RQIHUHQFH 0$& IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH since 2019. “The goal is the same every year. We want to win the MAC East and win the MAC championship game,” said head coach Chuck Martin. “Since we’ve gotten to be good, we’re always a team that’s very consistent. We’re always a team that’s going to be tough to beat.” The RedHawks will aim to improve upon a 2022 season in which the team faced many ups and downs, ¿QLVKLQJ IRXUWK LQ WKH 0$& (DVW while posting a 4-4 record in conference play and a 6-7 record overall. Miami began the season with a strong showing in non-conference CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
From early morning bagels to after-school ice cream: Navigating the food of Oxford KAITLIN MCDOWELL FOOD EDITOR Everyone needs a break from the dining halls now and then. While the food options in Uptown Oxford aren’t covered by Miami University’s meal plans, there’s still plenty of options to make the trip to +LJK 6WUHHW ZRUWK LW )RU ¿UVW \HDUV FRPLQJ WR 2[IRUG IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH this fall, these are the restaurants you need to try. Skipper’s Pub 6NLSSHU¶V LV WKH ¿UVW UHVWDXUDQW you see (and hear) when walking Uptown. It’s open until 2:30 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday, making it a perfect option for a late night snack. The restaurant’s fast-paced energy at night adds to the fun as employees call out orders at the speed of
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BETWEEN ITS ENERGY AND PUB FOOD, SKIPPER'S IS AN ICON OF UPTOWN LIFE. PHOTO BY JAKE RUFFER.
light over a loud microphone. Some of Skipper’s most popular items include mac and cheese bites and chicken tenders with fries. Skip-
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The year isn’t over, and The Miami Student has already won 17 awards for their work ranging from the fall semester of 2021 to all of 2022. 7KH VWD̆¶V PRVW H[FLWLQJ ZLQV were at the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) awards, which celebrate the best journalism in the state. For its work in 2022 under former Editor-in-Chief Cosette Gunter and former Managing Editor Abby Bammerlin, The Miami Student won best overall college newspaper, beating Ohio State University’s The Lantern which came in second. “The coverage is newsy and sometimes ambitious. It is consistently substantial,” judges wrote. Current Editor-in-Chief Sean Scott and Managing Editor Luke 0DF\ DOVR ZRQ ¿UVW SODFH LQ WKH SULQW small category for their investigative reporting on the former provost’s resignation in 2022. At the Greater Cincinnati SPJ awards, their story ZRQ ¿UVW SODFH IRU ZULWWHQ LQYHVWLJDtive reporting among all newspapers in addition to a best student special project award in the college division. “First-rate planning and persistence by the Miami Student. This work would put professionals to shame,” judges wrote. In the college category at the Ohio SPJs, opinion editor Devin Ankeney won second place in opinion columns for showing “clarity,” “style” and “fearlessness,” according to judges’ comments. Mike Vestey received second for sports stories in which he showed “a good range of ability with both columns and straight sports stories.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
Miami Launches RedHawk50 to celebrate Miami- founded companies JACLYN WENHOLD THE MIAMI STUDENT This summer, the John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship in Miami University’s Farmer School of Business launched RedHawk50 to recognize the 50 fastest growing companies founded or led by Miami alumni. But celebrating the success of business leaders from Miami is only part of the program’s mission. “We truly, sincerely believe that we have the opportunity here to recognize and celebrate the success of some organizations that are really making a meaningful impact and imprint on the economies in the U.S. and beyond,” said Tim Holcomb, director of the John W. Altman Institute of Entrepreneurship. According to a press release from Miami’s University Communications and Media, Miamian-founded and led high-growth companies raised a combined $10.6 billion in venture capital and growth and private equity LQ WKH ¿VFDO \HDU The process of identifying the top 50 companies starts with nominations. Companies are encouraged to nominate themselves, but anyone can nominate a company with the nominee’s name, email and company name. Following this simple process, Terrin Williams, marketing manager for Interlink Cloud Advisors, submitted a nomination for the company CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
& STUDENT RESPONSE EXHIBITION OPENING CELEBRATION -SNOW CONES* -FREE TSHIRTS* -THERAPY DOGS -SNACKS -ART ACTIVITIES -CONTESTS & GAMES *WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
FRI, AUG 25 | 3-5PM Join us on the lawn and in the galleries of the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum in celebration of the new semester and the opening of the Fall 2023 Student Response Exhibition!