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Talawanda High School busing services have been eliminated for all students as part of the single-tier busing model adopted in March 2023.

Talawanda Board of Education will host work session to discuss start times and school busing

By Alice Momany | 3 days ago

Around 3 p.m. on most weekdays, many students in the Talawanda School District begin their walk home after the Talawanda School District Board of Education voted to reduce busing as a result of budget cuts. The district moved to a single-tier service, meaning that busing is only provided for students in kindergarten through eighth grade who live outside of a two-mile radius from the school.

Senior political science student Harrison Crone leads the Miami University improv group, Sketched Out.

The politics of comedy: How one senior found his passion through improv

By Alice Momany | 4 hours ago

Bachelor Hall's renovation causes departments in Williams Hall to move from their building into the renovated one.

Bachelor Hall to undergo complete renovation, housing new departments

By Stella Powers and Lane Schiwitz | Yesterday

Embrace the unfamiliar

By JD Leverette | Yesterday

A two-run homer from Karli Spaid gave the RedHawks the lead in their 3-1 victory over the Bobcats

Miami RedHawks progress past the Ohio Bobcats for their second win in the 2024 MAC tournament

By Kethan Babu | Yesterday

A home run from Spaid in the bottom of the seventh tied the game at 4-4.

Miami Softball wins first game against Toledo in the 2024 MAC tournament

By Kethan Babu | 2 days ago

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Graduate students stress as summer nears.

NEWS

40% of Miami graduate students unable to afford groceries, resorting to on-campus resources

By Sophia Mathur | 2 days ago

Long breaks between paychecks, qualifying for the Talawanda Oxford Pantry and Social Services (TOPSS) and working odd jobs are a reality for many Miami University graduate students during summer break.

HUMOR

Navigating college as a mother

By Chloe Southard | 2 days ago

Dogs are children too.

“It’s just really fun being able to do it with them and then being able to celebrate each other,” Spaid said.

WOMEN'S SPORTS

Miami Softball earns the No. 1 seed and faces Toledo in MAC tournament

By Kethan Babu | 3 days ago

The Miami RedHawks softball team earned the No. 1 seed in the MAC and will face the Toledo Rockets in the first game of the 2024 MAC tournament.

Professor Elliott working one-on-one with a student.

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‘Something I never thought of’: How one architecture professor found himself teaching by ‘accident’

By Alice Momany | 3 days ago

When J E Elliott, better known around Alumni Hall as J, was a junior in high school, he didn’t expect a career in architecture, and 50 years later, he didn’t anticipate retiring from the teaching field.

Graeters' "Flying Pig Tracks" flavor plays into Cincinnati's race theme with a design of a pig with wings on its' pint.

FOOD

An ice cream for when pigs fly!

By Kaitlin McDowell | 3 days ago

A fan favorite ice cream flavor has returned to Graeter's ice cream.

Rousmaniere said she hopes that students will remember her for helping them think differently about the world and that people will remember her emphasis on the importance of research.

NEWS

‘She’s connecting to us’: How one professor has impacted the lives of her students

By Stella Powers | 4 days ago

For 32 years, Kate Rousmaniere has spent her teaching career at Miami University in the department of educational leadership, where she has taught a variety of engaging courses for students.

NEWS

The dos and don’ts of finals week, from a graduating senior

By Reagan Rude | 5 days ago

As I approach my last round of final exams ever, I thought I’d share some parting wisdom with all you younglings who lack the experience and academic achievement that yours truly has on how to properly ace your finals.

With students gone, Oxford's atmosphere becomes much quieter in the summer.

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Surviving summer: How Oxford businesses stay afloat during the break

By Amanda Wang | 5 days ago

ENTERTAINMENT

The quintessential college graduation playlist

By Chloe Southard | 5 days ago

If you’re graduating, congratulations — I envy you. If you aren’t graduating, save this playlist. It’ll come in handy when the time comes.

Perkins' breakfast sandwich is a great alternative to a yogurt or quick fruit breakfast.

FOOD

Mealtime with Meredith: The 3-minute breakfast sandwich

By Meredith Perkins | 5 days ago

Trade your yogurt parfait or protein bar in the morning for Perkins' 3-minute breakfast sandwich!

Laura and Bronwynn had their first date at Oxford Sushi King.

NEWS

Miami … Merged: ‘We both didn’t want to leave yet’

By Lily Wahl and Taylor Stumbaugh | 6 days ago

“Miami … Merged” was created as a chance for Miami University students to meet new people beyond dating apps and hook-up culture. Participants are matched up from a pool of applicants based on common interests.

Olivia and Cole had their first date at TOUS les JOURS.

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Miami … Merged: ‘How should I go about this?’

By Lily Wahl and Taylor Stumbaugh | 6 days ago

Taylor Swift remains a hot topic in all aspects.

ENTERTAINMENT

Everyone is talking about Taylor Swift, and the impact she has on the world is genuinely scary

By Stella Powers | 6 days ago

Swift’s impact on the music industry is undeniable, but her impact on the world as a whole is significant, as well.

Volunteers load donated items into the back of semi trucks before they are brought to partner organizations. Photo provided by Rob Abowitz

NEWS

Cleaning up the mess: How one local organization turns student trash into community treasure

By Sam Norton | 6 days ago

Learn about ShareFest, the local nonprofit that takes student trash during move out and donates it to people in the Oxford community.

NEWS

Best places to people watch

By Teddy Johnson | 6 days ago

You can't talk about people watching without mentioning Walmart

Local asparagus pictured from large to small.

NEWS

Your guide to Oxford’s asparagus varieties

By Jim Rubenstein | May 5, 2024

Local asparagus has been spotted at Oxford Farmers Market. Shoppers quickly buy up the supply, so it’s important to arrive at the market around 9 a.m., when it opens, in order to take advantage of this newly-stocked item.

The organization "Created Equal" stands outside Armstrong Student Center to advocate their pro-life stance

NEWS

First Amendment continues to protect Miami students

By Taylor Stumbaugh | May 5, 2024

College students across America are protesting, rallying and supporting activism movements on their campuses with threats of arrest looming over them. To do these acts of assembly, protesters on college campuses often rely on the First Amendment to support their actions, whether that’s holding up signs or more noticeable acts like encampments or volatile language.

HUMOR

Summer headline dump

By Michael Pattee and Teddy Johnson | May 5, 2024

Here's a headline dump to get you ready for the summer

Confetti litters the ground around the seal, a popular spot for graduation photos.

NEWS

Great pictures, uglier outcomes: The Miami community reacts to confetti all over campus

By Farmah Jallow | May 5, 2024

Under the Upham Arch and in front of the seal, the class of 2024 is taking photos to capture the excitement of their accomplishments. However, one popular element of these photoshoots has become controversial.

Editor-at-Large Devin Ankeney explores the timelessness of "Field of Dreams" 35 years after its release.

ENTERTAINMENT

‘Field of Dreams’ 35 years later: A foundational text of American culture

By Devin Ankeney | May 5, 2024

It’s been 35 years since “Field of Dreams” was first released to American audiences. It doesn’t ring any less important and impactful watching it today, even for my third and fourth times.

Talawanda Board of Education will host work session to discuss start times and school busing

The politics of comedy: How one senior found his passion through improv

Bachelor Hall to undergo complete renovation, housing new departments

Embrace the unfamiliar

Miami RedHawks progress past the Ohio Bobcats for their second win in the 2024 MAC tournament

Miami Softball wins first game against Toledo in the 2024 MAC tournament

Latest stories

40% of Miami graduate students unable to afford groceries, resorting to on-campus resources

Navigating college as a mother

Miami Softball earns the No. 1 seed and faces Toledo in MAC tournament

‘Something I never thought of’: How one architecture professor found himself teaching by ‘accident’

An ice cream for when pigs fly!

‘She’s connecting to us’: How one professor has impacted the lives of her students

The dos and don’ts of finals week, from a graduating senior

Surviving summer: How Oxford businesses stay afloat during the break

The quintessential college graduation playlist

Mealtime with Meredith: The 3-minute breakfast sandwich

Miami … Merged: ‘We both didn’t want to leave yet’

Miami … Merged: ‘How should I go about this?’

Everyone is talking about Taylor Swift, and the impact she has on the world is genuinely scary

Cleaning up the mess: How one local organization turns student trash into community treasure

Best places to people watch

Your guide to Oxford’s asparagus varieties

First Amendment continues to protect Miami students

Summer headline dump

Great pictures, uglier outcomes: The Miami community reacts to confetti all over campus

‘Field of Dreams’ 35 years later: A foundational text of American culture

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Miami … Merged: ‘How should I go about this?’

Miami … Merged: ‘We both didn’t want to leave yet’

Surviving summer: How Oxford businesses stay afloat during the break

Everyone is talking about Taylor Swift, and the impact she has on the world is genuinely scary

‘She’s connecting to us’: How one professor has impacted the lives of her students

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