Archives: 1986 Compass Index

This issue, available only in hard copy, can be found in the Miami University Archives

1. Computers-“Students find computers right tools for write times.” Written by Margaret Peterson. Story details the introduction of computers to the English curriculum at Miami University. 3 pages. Three photos, with one on each page; each photo shows a student working at a computer.

2. Regenerate-“Salamanders may hold key to regeneration of digits. Professor hopes for results on humans in 30 to 50 years.” Written by Kathy Schwartz. Story tells how Miami zoology assistant professor, Cherrie Olsen, is studying salamanders to see if regeneration of limbs may be possible for humans in the future. 1 1/3 pages. Photo of Assistant Professor Cherrie Olsen holding a salamander.

3. Wine-“Class vintage primer on the geography of wines.” Written by Hugh Morgan and Susan Pickett. Story profiles retired professor, John Dome, who comes back to teach students about the cultural and physical geography of wines. 1.5 page main bar, with half-page sidebar on history of wine provided by Professor John Dome. Photo of two wine glasses.

4. Folklore-“Customs, Traditions. Today’s folklore alive, growing.” Written by Maureen Murphy. Story explains folklore and states that is more than what people often think. 1.5 page main bar. Photo of Associate English Professor Soledad Newman reading a book of folk literature.

5. Textbook-“A Textbook’s Tale. Honors students collaborate to write and research science textbook.” Written by Tracie Taylor and Andrea Zani. Story profiles work of Miami University honors students on environmental science textbook in their honors seminar. 1 page main bar. Photo of students and professor responsible for the writing the textbook.

6. South-“History prof explores ‘movie’ image of South. Americans still attracted to elite ‘Gone With the Wind’ mystique.” Written by Burton Glass. Story profiles Southern Professor Jack Kirby and his research about how media images focus their critisisim of racism on the South. 2 page main bar. Photo of Professor Jack Kirby sitting at his desk.

7. Language-“No Comprende? Computer programs provide learning for languages.” Written by Kathy Russell. Story profiles the use of computer games to aid students in the comprehension of Spanish and German languages. 2 page main bar. Photo of Portuguese and German language professor Robert Phillips on first page and photo of computer screen with language game displayed on second page.

8. Cancer-“Prof finds new pieces to elusive cancer puzzle.” Written by Kathy Schwartz. Story profiles the research of Donald Cox, a microbiology professor at Miami, and his work with the reovirus to cure cancer. 1 1/3 pages. Photo on page one of Professor Donald Cox sitting next to a computer.

9. Fiction-“Science Fiction Comes of Age. Miami instructors study literature with ‘claim on the imagination’.” Written by Lindsay Koehler. Story profiles the growing acceptance science fiction in literature, as explained by William Hardesty, English professor at Miami. 1.5 page main bar. Photo of Professor William Hardesty sitting behind several science fiction novels.

10. Opportunity-“College degree is key to doors of opportunity.” Written by Lisa Dominici. Story explains the importance of a college education in providing people with opportunities beyond their majors. 2 page main bar. Photo of Shirly Younts, administrative assistant in the zoology department, helping a graduate student.

11. Space-“Aiming for outer space. Physics professor working on laser for space power station.” Written by Michelle Fredette. Story profiles the work of Professor William Wells on the world’s first passive laser, which doesn’t require a generated power source. 1.5 page main bar. Photo of William Wells working on laser on page one.

12. Women-“Women’s studies program tries to increase students’ awareness.” Written by Linda Detling. Story profiles the importance of women’s studies program in helping both genders understand similarities and differences among each other. 1 page main bar.

13. Museum-“Zoology museum a public Treasure. Collection displays oddities, dioramas.” Written by Tami Eckart. Story describes the contents of the little-known Robert A. Hefner Museum of Zoology in Upham Hall. 2-page main bar. Photo of skeleton on first page and photo of seal on second page.

14. Boxing-“Bare knuckles and class tensions. Professor sees social history in prize fighting.” Written by Michelle Termano. Story profiles the history of prize fighting and birth of modern-day boxing as described in a novel by Elliot Gorn, Miami’s director of American Studies. 1 2/3 page main bar. Photo of Elliot Gorn sitting at his desk.

15. Award-“Cannon shooting toward public service: Truman award winner now working in Columbus internship.” Written by Sandy Abbot. Story profiles Miami student and Truman Award winner, Mark Cannon, and his work in public service. 1 page main bar.

16. Success-“From College Avenue to Fifth Avenue: Avon exec credits Miami for the ‘sweet smell’ of success.” Written by Robin Winston. Diane Perimutter, president of Miami’s Alumni Association and vice president of Avon Products, Inc., describes how Miami gave her the knowledge and social skills needed to succeed in the corporate world. 2-page main bar. Photo of Diane Perimutter standing in front of Miami’s alumni center.

17. Twain-“The good luck Mark Twain didn’t want. MU professor’s book tells of Twain and a steamboat explosion on the Mississippi River.” Written by Hugh Morgan. Story profiles the research and writing of Miami professor, Edgar Branch, on the life of Mark Twain and how his luck made him unhappy. 2-page main bar. Photo of Edgar branch sitting on a stone ledge outside on second page.

18. Children-“Psychologists study learning patterns of young children.” Written by Bill Reed. Story profiles study done on 2-year-old and 3-year-old children to determine how children look at the world at different ages. 1-page main bar. Photo of young girl leaning on a desk with testing objects.

19. Debate-“The Talk of the Town: Miami Forensics argues for top name in college debate.” Written by Andrew Martin. Story profiles the great amount of effort that goes into debate competitions, as explained by Glen Clatterbuck, assistant professor of speech communication at Miami. 1-page main bar.

20. Leader-“Student body leader combines liberal education, experience. Cager shares thoughts on Miami, life.” Written by Margaret Peterson. John Cager, Miami student body president, speaks about his experience at Miami and his reasons for attending college. 2-page main bar. Photo of Cager leaning against door.

21. Physics-“World noticing MU pair of computers, physics. Electronic Instrumentations course, lab uses computers to experiment, record data.” Written by Krista May. Story profiles the use of computers in the physics department at Miami to conduct experiments, a phenomenon that is causing people all over the world to take interest. 1.5 page main bar.

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