Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” is pop perfection

University Senate moves to recommend the TCPL policy change, discusses confusion amidst Visa fee

University Senate met on Monday to continue its discussion about the proposal to increase the teaching, clinical professors and lecturers (TCPL) cap for the College of Education, Health and Society (EHS), which would provide room for flexibility in the number of continuing faculty. 

Pro-Palestine advocates face unequal pressure from Trump administration

"Throughout the years, Miami’s chapter of Students For Justice in Palestine (SJP) has hosted numerous fundraisers for humanitarian aid in Gaza, protests and encampments. Advocacy has been difficult, however, as many students – especially those who have recently immigrated to the U.S. – hesitate to show their support for Palestine in the wake of governmental opposition."

‘That’s the greatest gift that Miami gave me’: Miami’s journalism, SLAM programs prepared alumnus to work at Georgia

Jake Stanley, a Miami journalism and SLAM alum, currently works as an associate athletic director for the University of Georgia. Despite the scaling differences with one of the most popular colleges in sports, Stanley said his time as a student assistant with the RedHawks prepared him for his current role

The structural changes that could elevate Miami’s dining experience

"No, it’s not what we’re used to at home, but these establishments feed thousands of people per day, and that in itself is a gargantuan task. That being said, there are some structural changes Miami could adopt to make eating at school a little less painful."

International Leadership Conference brings in local, state, national leaders to speak

Miami University hosted its inaugural International Leadership Conference on Oct. 3-4. The conference included both lectures and breakout sessions with interactive components to engage students and other participants. Speakers discussed changes and challenges of being a leader in an increasingly polarized and technology-driven world.

Emergency services respond to death at Hawks Landing

Multiple Oxford Police Department and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to an incident at Hawks Landing the night of Oct. 7.

'Bizarre Butler County' returns with an all-new, spookier season

"Bizarre Butler County" hosts, Sarah Kennel and Taylor Powers, explore the Butler County Historical Society and discuss its plethora of spirits.

Vladislav Lukashevich brings collegiate experience as transfer to Miami hockey

Miami hockey opened up its 2025-26 season on Oct. 3. The RedHawks look to rely on the older players with collegiate experience, especially the transfers from other programs. One such piece on the roster is Vladislav Lukashevich, who arrived in Oxford from Michigan State.

Inquiry to apathy: Artificial intelligence earned my degree

"Most people can identify the familiar pattern of our higher education training: study, memorize, spit out, rinse and repeat. But somewhere along the way, what was meant to be the foundation became the forum, and what was meant to be the means became the method. Much like a search engine and its results, we have become information generators, automating and bending to what is prompted of us."

From Maya to Lolita: Sabrina Carpenter’s Controversial Evolution

The glamorous Sabrina Carpenter that many know and adore today didn’t dazzle her way into the spotlight. Before all of the press, photoshoots and partnerships, acting was how she earned her livelihood.

The walk-on who never walked out: How Silas Walters went from zero college offers to becoming Miami’s team captain

In the era of the transfer portal and NIL, the need for walk-ons on college football teams is decreasing each day. At Miami, however, team captain Silas Walters began his journey as a walk-on, and he is now one of the most pivotal pieces on the RedHawks' roster

Iryna Zarutska and the age of indifference

Twenty One Pilots kicks off new tour in Cincinnati, and the emo kid in me has been healed

The first time I attended a Twenty One Pilots concert was in 2017 at the KFC Yum! Center in Kentucky for their “Emotional Roadshow World Tour.” I was 11 years old.Now, at 20 years old, I have seen them five times. You could say I’m a dedicated fan.Twenty One Pilots kicked off “The Clancy Tour: Breach” on Sept. 18 at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. The band’s eighth album, “Breach,” was released on Sept. 12, with the tour starting almost a week later.

Deer management programs seek to improve the local ecosystem

Deer are frequently seen roaming the streets of Oxford in large numbers -- and they cause damage that often goes unseen. Miami University and The City of Oxford aim to prevent these damages through management programs.

What makes Miami University’s synchronized skating teams so good?

The Miami synchronized skating team is consistently one of the top teams in both the country and the world. What is it about Miami that brings that kind of success?

The Oxford Police Department doesn’t suck, you do

"Objectively, the OPD officers do a great job of keeping Oxford a safe community for both students and townies with minimal amounts of large-scale crime, like assaults and robberies. Most of the crimes that occur here end in misdemeanor or traffic charges."

In the editor’s rotation: Adding something new to my playlist

Welcome back! Once again, my music taste is all over the place, but I’ve compiled some of the tracks I’ve been listening to for the past few weeks into this piece.I finally started listening to something new, which is a huge development for me. Unfortunately, it is a musical. But, it’s a musical I had never listened to until recently, so I’m taking that as a win. Talk about character development.

‘Don’t hope. Know’: Rep. Warren Davidson hosts workshop at International Leadership Conference

Fifteen students, faculty and military personnel sat in Marcum Hall room 154 on the first day of Miami University’s International Leadership Conference. While a few students in the room came for class credit, others came to hear from Miami’s own congressman.

ASG discusses University Senate, student trustees and Oxford skate park

Nathan French appeared in front of Associated Student Government (ASG) to talk about the University Senate. French spoke about the new House Bill 96, which limits the power of faculty senates at universities across the state. French also said he wanted to strengthen the connection between ASG and University Senate.

Chasing the goal: A mid-season review of Miami women’s soccer

The Miami women's soccer team sits at 3-2 in MAC play so far. The RedHawks have seven more games until the MAC tournament begins in November.