The Columbus Dispatch, Sunday, July 11
The high demand for medicinal herbs means wild plants are being harvested
into near obliteration, but their popularity could be an economic windfall
to woodland farmers if researchers can figure out how to grow these plants
as sustainable crops.  United Plant Savers dedicated a botanical sanctuary
in Meigs County last month, and in conjunction with Ohio University, Miami
University and Hocking College are conducting research at the sanctuary on
how to cultivate medicinal plants.

The American Legion Magazine, July 1999
The Navy commissioned their newest destroyer in honor of patriot and war
hero Col. William "Rich" Higgins (alumnus), who began his career as an ROTC
scholarship student at Miami University.

Chicago Daily Herald, Wednesday, July 14
Katie Carso was one of 400 high school students from around the world
selected to attend a 10-day National Medical Youth Leadership Forum in
Chicago.  Carso will attend Miami University this fall and study biology.

USA TODAY, Monday, July 12
Opinion piece by Curt Levey says the fact that nearly 90,000 fans packed
the Rose Bowl to watch the Women's World Cup championship shows the gains
American female athletes have made since Title IX's passage, but Title IX
also has a downside.  At Miami University, for instance, students are
mourning the passing of the men's wrestling, soccer and tennis teams.
Levey is legal and public affairs director at the Center for Individual
Rights, whose clients include the tennis and wrestling teams eliminated by
Miami University.

Ch. 9, Thursday, July 15
Story about the archery competition being held at Miami University's Cook
Field.

The Detroit News, Tuesday, July 13
Editorial about Title IX says the U.S. women's soccer victory may
demonstrate the benefits of Title IX, but it does not erase its troubling
moral and practical costs.  Since its inception, schools have been forced
to cut men's athletic teams in order to produce proportions of male and
female athletes that are similar to the male-female ratio in the student
body.  Mentions Miami University as one of the schools that have cut men's
sports.

Nation's Restaurant News, Monday, July 5
Late-night dining is a trend that is sweeping across college campuses coast
to coast.  Pete Miller, food service director at Miami University, says his
department next year will extend operations at the Shriver Student Center
food court until 2 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.  In addition
to the student center, the university also operates a recreation center,
where food service is available until 11 p.m.

Journal-News, Friday, July 16
"Save the Date" section includes Miami University Summer Theatre's
production of "The World Goes "Round: The Songs of Kander and Ebb."
Includes a photo.

The Cincinnati Enquirer, Friday, July 16
Calendar items for art museum exhibits and "Kids in College" at Miami
University Middletown.

The Plain Dealer, Saturday, July 10
Story about a roast for Wayne Embry says "current and former players and
executives from the Cavs, Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and Golden State
Warriors, as well as colleagues from Miami University and the business
world saluted a man whose integrity and influence match his stature."

Elsewhere in education:

The Cincinnati Enquirer, Friday, July 16
Colleges and universities were urged this week to find an alternative to
using the standardized tests in admissions, especially in the wake of
attacks on affirmative action policies.

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