The New York Times, Tuesday, April 13
The experience of flow, a state of heightened attention in which exercise
seems effortless and time passes easily, may be the key to helping those
who loathe physical activity learn to enjoy it.  Jay Kimiecik (physical
education, health and sport studies) contends that the possibility of flow
helps motivate the 15 percent of Americans who exercise regularly to
continue their regimens.

Star-Telegram (Fort Worth), Tuesday, April 13
Justice Department officials have apparently turned up the heat on their
investigation into allegations that American Airlines used its dominant
position at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to try to drive out smaller Vanguard
Airlines.  James Brock (economics) says American's decision to match
Vanguard's fares and increase its service to Wichita and Kansas City "is
not just close to being an example of predation; it's the definition of
predation."

Journal-News, Wednesday, April 14
Op-ed by Laura Neack (political science) about NATO'S airstrike campaign
against Yugaslovia says the Serb actions seem to justify the case for NATO
involvement.  The level and intensity of "ethnic cleansing" in Kosovo
demonstrates quite clearly that the Yugaslavian Serbs are conducting a
well-orchestrated plan to remove all ethnic Albanians from Kosovo.
And:
The MIami University synchronized skating team completed its season last
weekend by placing sixth at the International Skating Union's World
Challenge Cup.
And:
Improvements at Miami University's Steam Plant continue, with about
$134,400 in state money for the project released Monday.

The Cincinnati Post, Tuesday, April 13
Op-ed by Allan Winkler (history) says an anti-missile defense system would
be a costly approach that many very well not work.
And:
Story about the increasing number of students buying textbooks online talks
says Varsitybooks.com, a leading online college textbook site, boasts of
having a half-million books and a complete adoption list of courses for 70
colleges.  Lists two places to find Miami book adoptions online.

The Indianapolis News, Thurday, April 8
Although our nation has made great progress toward the realization of its
highest ideals, there remain many, both black and white, who continue to
promote divisive rhetoric instead of civil discourse.  In the past 18
months, several false hate crimes have been perpetrated on college campuses
across the nation.  Mentions Nathaniel Snow and Brad Allen being charged
with the incident at the CBCL.

The Austin American-Statesman, Saturday, April 3
Headsets for telephones have traditionally have been associated with
switchboard operators and, more recently, to other office workers, but now
the push is toward headsets at home.  "Cradling a phone on your shoulder
has a high likelihood of causing problems," says Marvin Dainoff (psychology
and director of Miami's Center for Ergonomic Research).

Dayton Daily News, Sunday, April 4
Letter to the sport editor from Gene Howe thanks the Dayton newspaper staff
for the wonderful coverage they provided Miami University during the NCAA
tournament and the article about Kentucky player Jamaal Magloire and his
"trash-talking mouth."  Howe says, "I still believe that college athletics
should emphasize sportsmanship, and for this reason I am glad I am a Miami
grad and a Miami fan."

Elsewhere in education:

Dayton Daily News, Tuesday, April 13
A Montgomery County grand jury on Monday declined to indict two University
of Dayton students on sexual assault complaints.
And:
A commentary with statistics on teen-age drinking says studies show more
than two-fifths of students indulge in binge drinking, college students
spend more on alcohol than on soft drinks, coffee, tea, milk, juice and
books combined, alcohol is involved in 95 percent of violent and property
crimes on campuses and 40 percent of students' academic problems are
alcohol-related.



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