Archives: 1990 Compass Index

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

1. Appalachia - “Trip to Appalachia Explores Connection Between Literature and Culture of Area.” Written by Tobey Benedict. Honors English class traveled through Appalachia to visit the area they read about in class and to see where their teacher, Professor Alice Fannin, grew up. 1.5 pages. Photo of students at a restored log village.

2. Utter - “Laws, Hall & Associates Providing Practical Experience In Advertising.” Written by Sarah Harbold. A profile of Professor William Utter who started a new program for Art, Marketing and Communications students called Laws, Hall & Associates. 2.5 pages with drop quote. Photo of Utter with two students.
Saving plants - “Tissue Culture System May Offer Means of Saving Rare Plants From Extinction.” Written by Mike Boosel. Two biologists plan to replant the plant Baptisia demia, which is disappearing in nature, on Miami grounds with hopes of saving it. 1.5 pages with a drop quote. Photo of one of the biologists holding the plants.

3. Human Sexuality - “Sociology Course ‘Starts From Scratch’ To Correct Distorted Information About Sex.” Written by Marjorie McCarthy Professor Michele Charlton teaches Sociology 221-Human Sexuality in hopes of dispelling rumors associated with sex. 1 page with drop quote. No photos.
Hughes Foundation Grant - “Hughes Foundation Awards $1 Million: Miami Responds to Challenges.” Written by Steven Truitt. Miami is one of 51 schools to receive a $1 million dollar grant from the Hughes Foundation to research cancer treatment. 3 pages with one drop quote. Photo of professor working with students in the lab.

4. Eminent Scholar - “Presence of Eminent Scholar at Miami Expected to Have Far-Reaching Effects.” Written by Sonja Barisic and Steven Truitt. Story profiles Ohio Eminent Scholar Dr. Orie L. Loucks. 1.3 pages. Headshot of Loucks.

5. Archeology - “Prehistoric Site Gives Insight into Archeology, Indian Life.” Written by Ali Castellini. Professor Ron Spielbauer takes students to Indian excavation site during the summer to help dig for remains. 2.5 pages. Photo of site.

6. Russia - “Husband, Wife Seek Understanding of Soviet Union Under Stalin’s Rule.” Written by Carolyn M. Pione. Professors study literature and history of the Soviet Union in Russia during the Stalin era. 2 pages. Photo of professors.

7. Study - “Research Includes ‘Murder Mystery’: Studies Indicate Two Heads Not Always Better Than One.” Written by Meridith Sullivan. Professor Garold L. Stasser has results from his study that groups sometimes overlook facts that individuals would have noticed. 2 pages. Photo of professor.

8. Beliefs - “Interpretations of Religious Beliefs, Doctrine May Contribute To Environmental Problems.” Written by Brooks Richey. Professor Harold Forshey teaches that environmental problems stem from a religious belief that humans should rule (and therefore contaminate) the world. 2 pages with a drop quote. Photo of professor.

9. Book - “Book Probes Role of Foreign Firms In Economic Growth of Poor Nations.” Written by Chris Conrath. Professor John M. Rothgeb Jr. published his book titled “Myths and Realities of Foreign Investments in Poor Countries” in 1989. 1.5 pages. Photo of professor.

10. Indians - “Beaver Flourishes While Ojibwa Band Destroyed: Indian Life Altered by Government.” Written by Megan Ford. Ontario’s beaver will be protected because of extinction and Professor Adolph M. Greenberg explains why this will hurt the native Indians. 2.5 pages with drop quote. Photo of professor.

11. Story - “Reading Original Stevenson Story Like Looking over Author’s Shoulder.” Written by Jillane Kleinschmidt. Professor David Mann reads the original unpublished manuscript of Robert Louis Stevenson’s short story “The Enchantress.” 2 pages with drop quote. Photo of Stevenson.

12. Mice - “Golden Mice: See How They Group.” Written by Jenny Schwind. Senior zoology majors Brett Dietz and Amy Jacobs studied how golden mice interact in groups. 1.2 pages with drop quote. Photo of Jacobs.

13. Fires - “Natural Fires Viewed As Important to Management of National Parks.” Written by Kerry Coughlin. Botany Professor John L. Vankat explains that forest fires are a natural occurrence and certain areas in our national parks should be left to burn when fires erupt there because it actually helps different plants grow. 2.8 pages with drop quote. Photo of Vankat.

14. Videos - “Racial Issues Addressed Through Interactive Video.”Written by Simon Black. Professor Ron Scott is the media consultant for four videos that show different scenarios that racial issues are dealt with in hopes of generating a discussion of racial issues at Miami. 2 pages with drop quote. Photo of Scott.
Mexico - “Study at Mexican University Helps Improve Language and Cultural Understanding.” Written by Jill Jankowski. Study abroad program at the Universidad de las Americas gains popularity as a study abroad option for Spanish-speaking students. 2 pages. Photo of four students in front of the university.
Sludge - “Study Seeks Means of Recycling Sludge Back into Environment.” Written by Scott Takac. Professor Gary W. Barrett studies ways of recycling waste back into the environment as fertilizer. 3 pages with drop quote. Photo of professor.

15. Paralyzed - “Strength and Courage Turn A ‘Player’ Into a ‘Coach.” Written by Mary Kaye Kennedy. Former Miami defensive back Brian Frazier gained partial movement after being paralyzed from the neck down during spring training in 1985 and graduated on May 13. 2 pages. Photo of Frazier.
Movies - “Silent Social Protest Films: Motion Picture Industry Born On Streets of the Progressive Era.” Written by Brian R. Hannan. English Professor Kay Sloan published “The Loud Silents: Origins of the Social Protest Film.” 2 pages. Photo of Sloan.

16. Class - “Oral History Expands Understanding of the Past.” No byline. New history class called “Oral Tradition: Theory and Practice” allow students to learn about oral traditions. 1 page. Photo of Professor Mary Fredrickson.

17. Ribbons - “Thousands of Ribbons Helping Produce Bigger, Better Bluegill.” Written by Cherie Winner. A Miami student and his professor introduce ribbons to a manmade lake in hopes of helping the bluegill population with more places to hide from predators. 1.5 pages. No photos.
Research - “Making Better Use of Research Data: Statistics at Work.” Written by Kirstin J. Steiger. Professor John Bailer introduced statistical tests for comparing the exposure of benzene and it’s link to leukemia in humans. 1 page. No photos.

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