The Miami Student Oldest university newspaper in the United States, established 1826
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013
VOLUME 141 NO. 19
MIAMI UNIVERSITY OXFORD, OHIO
TODAY IN MIAMI HISTORY In 1971, The Miami Student reported that the construction of an asphalt sidewalk across East Quad was abandoned after students put together a petition
in protest, gathering 484 signatures in two hours. One student involved, John Messervey, said the administration had good intentions, but the sidewalk would be asthetically displeasing. “It’s a case where they didn’t ask the students and they now realize the students care about the campus,” Messervey said.
Women take MAC Cross Country title KIM PARENT THE MIAMI STUDENT
The Miami University women’s cross country team opened its season with the Miami Invitational (pictured above) and went on to win the Mid-American Conference Championship.
BY CLAY PACKEL
FOR THE MIAMI STUDENT
The Miami University women’s cross country team won the MidAmerican Conference (MAC) Championship, its third MAC title in the past six years. The women’s team had four runners finish within the top-10 and narrowly beat out the University of Toledo, 48-45. It is the first conference title since 2009 for the RedHawks, as Toledo had won the previous three. In addition to winning the event itself, Miami head coach Kelly Phillips was named MAC Coach of the Year. Junior Jess Hoover once again finished at the top for the Red and
White and finished third overall for the event. Redshirt junior Melissa Girgis was the team’s second scorer, finishing right behind Hoover in fifth. Since Girgis and Hoover finished in the top seven, they were both named First-Team All-MAC. “Winning MAC’s was such a great experience,” Hoover said. “I crossed in third and turned around and saw my teammates coming in shortly behind and it was the best feeling.” Two other RedHawks were named Second-Team All-MAC. Junior Anna Lamb and sophomore Laura Bess finished backto-back in ninth and 10th overall, respectively. Junior Elisa Frazier was Miami’s final scorer, taking
18th overall. “For meets like this, you hope that just 80 percent of your plan goes right. Well, today it all went according to plan,” Phillips said. “It was perfect and just awesome to watch.” Miami will look to build off its first place finish when they line up for the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championship Meet, which will be held Friday, Nov. 15 in Madison, Wis. A strong performance could allow the women’s team to qualify for the 2013 NCAA Championship. The Miami men’s team did not enjoy the same success as the women this weekend, finishing sixth out of a field of nine. Having beat every team in the
MAC except for Eastern Kentucky University just two weeks ago, the men should have been prepared to challenge for first, but in the week leading up to the race redshirt senior Matt Marol and freshman Kent Ford suffered injuries. Marol sustained an injury to his knee, while Ford had a back injury. Both attempted to race, but Marol finished an uncharacteristic 49th and Ford finished one spot behind him in 50th. Freshman Stephen Biebelhausen did not have his best race, finishing 54th overall. Two positives to take away from the race were the performances of senior Dave Wing and sophomore Joe Stewart. Wing finished at the top for Miami, as he has all season, and
finished second overall. Despite the race being Stewart’s first of the year, he managed to finish second for the RedHawks. Head coach Warren Mandrell said he was pleased with Stewart’s race, but that it was hard to watch some of his runners racing in so much pain. “Joe had a tremendous race and I’m very happy about how he came out, but it was just so painful having to watch Matt and Kent struggle like they were,” Mandrell said. With less than two weeks until the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championship Meet, the men’s team will look to regain its health and bounce back in a race that will help decide whether or not it goes to the 2013 NCAA Championship.
Miami professor to challenge Speaker of the House in next election BY SHANNON O’CONNOR FOR THE MIAMI STUDENT
A familiar name will be on the next Ohio ballot for the House of Representatives. Miami University’s Director of Graduate Studies Thomas Poetter plans to run against incumbent John Boehner in the election Nov. 4, 2014. While the day of voting is over
Last year, he ran unopposed. Poetter said there should always be options and debate in a democracy. “It shouldn’t matter which side you’re on. The election is to choose a candidate to represent citizens in the most powerful body in the world,” Poetter said. “I’m running because someone has to run, and I believe I’m ready for what lies ahead.” Poetter received a Master’s degree
“I’m not a lifetime politician, but I’m a citizen who wishes to represent citizens.” THOMAS POETTER
MIAMI UNIVERSITY DIRECTOR OF GRADUATE STUDIES
a year away, recall members of the House of Representatives have elections every two years that determine whether they will be keeping their position or stepping down. A Newsweek article published Tuesday said Boehner has won his Ohio House seat with at least 60 percent of the popular vote since 1990.
in divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and said he believes his experience at Miami in the educational field has qualified him for the position. “I’m 50 years old with a wife and family, and I consider myself ableminded, passionate and compassionate,” Poetter said. “I’m not a lifetime
politician, but I’m a citizen who wishes to represent citizens.” Poetter said the foundation of their diverging beliefs rests on the local issues in District 8. Poetter said his opponent and fellow Ohioan John Boehner’s sequester resulted in a shortage of food stamps and other essential services, above all, damages to Ohio’s education system. “Head Start and No Child Left Behind are very important educational programs and mean a great deal to me because I am in this field,” Poetter said. “[Boehner] has shaved some programs and cut others altogether. Children not having proper services in a rising economy is a sign of the government working to push citizens back. This is not an accomplishment, it’s a disaster. Boehner has seriously hurt these policies with his work on Capitol Hill.” If he is elected, Poetter said he intends to study and enhance his learning of the political world. “This is expected of a citizen candidate,” Poetter said. “But I would not remain in Washington forever, it’s not a career goal of mine to
THOMAS POETTER MIAMI UNIVERSITY
Director of graduate studies,Thomas Poetter, announced his plan to run against incumbent John Boehner in the next election on Nov. 4, 2014. become a politician. I’d have every intention of coming back to Miami.” Sophomore Olivia Braude said she is excited about what’s in store. “I think it’s amazing our own director of graduate studies is running for a position in Congress,” Braude said. “It shows that Miami faculty are concerned with more than just
academics. They are truly involved in the greater community.” The student organization at Miami, College Democrats, is hosting a rollout event Tuesday, Nov. 19 in Uptown Park. Students, staff, faculty and community members alike are encouraged to stop by for more information about the milestone.
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