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Jack Vaughn holds a display case showing some of his most impressive butterfly specimens.

Meet Jack Vaughn, Miami’s very own “Butterfly Man”

In the Hefner Museum basement, below taxidermied animals from across the world, a storage room houses a giant metal box, the inside containing the lifelong work of former Miami University biology professor Jack Vaughn: a collection of meticulously labeled and organized butterflies from all 50 states.  


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First-year student Cece hopes to get home without incident while walking home at night. Photo from The Miami Student Archives.
OPINION

Trying to trust

While walking home with friends, first-year student Cece hopes she can trust passerbys to not cause trouble. Yet, she finds herself proven wrong. 






First-year student Anna feels excited about her new life at Miami University, while her hallmates complain about their homesickness
OPINION

Free from home

First-year student Anna listens to her hallmates whine about their homesickness, while she dreams about her future at Miami University






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7 ways to support your mental health as the semester draws to a close

For many students, the weeks between Thanksgiving break and J-Term can be the longest of the semester. Students break out of their academic routine and default back to their lives at home. As students barrel towards the finish line, they are met with final exams, projects and essays. Here are seven ways to prioritize your mental health to end the semester strong. 


Culture editor Chloe Southard dresses her beagle, Trixie, better than herself.
STYLE

Styling your dog doesn’t have to be ruff

Dressing your pup makes them stand out, and sometimes it’s actually beneficial for them. Plus, it’s cute as hell. As long as your dog is comfortable with whatever you dress them in, keeping their wardrobe as fresh as yours is a fun and rewarding experience. 


First-year student Emma doesn't worry about waking up her sleeping roommate when she turns on a light in the morning
OPINION

The roommate

First-year student Emma is always awoken by her roommate returning home from a night out. So, she doesn't worry about accidentally waking her up in the morning.







Social media editor Kiser Young has some ideas of what you should ask for this holiday season.
STYLE

All I want for Christmas is…

The holiday season is deemed to be more than a period of elaborate gift exchanges and a spam inbox filled with seasonal deals; however, the holidays come once a year. It doesn’t hurt to be a little superficial and present-hungry after finals season. 


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