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Alpha Delta Phi, Miami’s oldest fraternity on campus, hung a banner outside of its chapter house on South Campus Avenue in support of Charlie Kirk following his assassination. 

Turning Point members host vigil in wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, a singular shot found its way onto the screens of millions of college students across America – including at Miami University. Charlie Kirk, right-wing activist and loyalist to President Donald Trump, was assassinated in front of a crowd of about 3,000 college students at Utah Valley University, who gathered to watch him debate young voters as part of his “Prove Me Wrong” series on the The American Comeback Tour.


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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made their engagement official on social media.
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Travis Kelce’s proposal makes Taylor Swift break ‘forever girlfriend’ trope

After two years of dating, Taylor Swift announced her engagement to Travis Kelce on Aug. 26.The duo went public in the summer of 2023, with Kelce attending her concerts and Swift watching his football games.Swift announced their engagement in a post on Instagram, captioned “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” with her song “So High School” playing over the photos.


Asst. Campus and Community editor Shannon Mahoney shares her favorite books that talk about friendship.
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Books to read: Friendship edition

Whether you're a first-year student or a senior, coming back to campus is a time to reconnect with old friends and – hopefully – make some new ones. It can be easy to feel alone, so here are my top recommendations for books about friendship to help you feel a little less lonely. Some are slightly tragic, and some more hopeful, but all of these books have helped me feel more connected to those around me.









James Bigham sets up his stall early Saturday morning.
NEWS

Making the dough: Behind Bigham Artisan Bread and Pastry

At 8:45 a.m., the Oxford Farmer’s Market vendors are still putting the finishing touches on their stands, but a line has already formed at the Bigham Artisan Bread and Pastry stall. By the time the market opens at 9 a.m., the number of patrons has grown, stretching toward the edge of the parking lot.



The Faculty Alliance of Miami has organized numerous protests to promote fair compensation and working conditions for faculty and librarians at Miami.
OPINION

Survivors and educators are fighting the same battle

"Now, as a senior ready to graduate with two degrees, I’ve learned a lot. I’ve discovered that the same dynamics that silenced me as a survivor are deployed against faculty and staff who dare to speak up about working conditions, fair wages and educational quality."






Stella Powers shares what she's been listening to recently.
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In the editor’s rotation: Re-entering my theater kid era

I must warn you: my music taste is all over the place and vastly different from that of the typical college student. Sure, I love my mainstream pop girlies as much as the next person, but I also love my older music, comedic songs and, unfortunately, showtunes, which have infiltrated my recent musical diet a bit more than I’m willing to admit. But my hope is that there are some new songs on here that you have never heard before, and may add to your daily rotations – even if it’s just one or two.All that being said, my Spotify “on repeat” has been quite the trip recently. Buckle up, you’re in for a wild ride!




Sabrina Carpenter releases her seventh studio album, "Man's Best Friend."
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Sabrina Carpenter’s “Man’s Best Friend” is my new best friend

While Sabrina Carpenter may not be “Man’s Best Friend,” I would so let her be mine.On Aug. 29, the pop sensation released her seventh studio album to the begging hands of anyone who has ever had to deal with a “Manchild,” and let me tell you, I was excited.Much like her last album “Short n’ Sweet,” many of the songs were produced and co-written by Jack Antonoff, who has worked with other artists such as Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Lorde and more.




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