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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 | 6 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.

Three new police officers sworn in, TOPSS annual report presented at city council

By Abud Hamdan | 4 hours ago

Morello works at the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI) and is the social media chair for Spectrum

Lucia Morello: The glue of the gay community

By Gina Roth | 16 hours ago

The RedHawks won their third consecutive Mid-American Conference (MAC) championship against the Cardinals

Miami Softball wins third consecutive MAC championship

By Kethan Babu | Yesterday

Senior softball player Karli Spaid steps up to bat at a Miami University softball game.

Karli Spaid’s rise to the top

By Hayley Luby | Yesterday

Asst. C&C Editor Stella Powers was hesitant about "The Idea of You," but was pleasantly surprised by the film.

Cheesy fan-fiction actually can make great cinema, and ‘The Idea of You’ is proof of that

By Stella Powers | 2 days ago

Latest stories

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

NEWS

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

By Alice Momany | 2 days ago

Although Harrison Crone has attended Miami University for four years, he didn’t start calling himself a “Miami student” until he was in his second year.

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

NEWS

Bachelor Hall to undergo complete renovation, housing new departments

By Stella Powers and Lane Schiwitz | 3 days ago

Bachelor Hall will be home to Miami University’s media, journalism and film (MJF), history, religion, English and philosophy departments starting in the fall of 2026. Renovations to the building will begin in the summer of 2024, taking two years to complete.

OPINION

Embrace the unfamiliar

By JD Leverette | 3 days ago

To the reader, I urge every one of you to jump out of your comfort zone and take classes that you think you won’t find interesting.

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

WOMEN'S SPORTS

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

By Kethan Babu | 4 days ago

Miami softball continued its winning streak in the 2024 MAC tournament against the Ohio Bobcats. This victory propels the RedHawks to the final round and gives them a chance at their third consecutive MAC championship.

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

WOMEN'S SPORTS

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

By Kethan Babu | 4 days ago

The Miami RedHawks softball team won the first game of the 2024 MAC tournament in an electric comeback in the final inning.

Graduate students stress as summer nears.

NEWS

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

By Sophia Mathur | 4 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 | 4 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 | 5 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.

NEWS

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

By Alice Momany | 5 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 | 6 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 | 6 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 | May 7, 2024

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.

NEWS

Surviving summer: How Oxford businesses stay afloat during the break

By Amanda Wang | May 7, 2024

ENTERTAINMENT

The quintessential college graduation playlist

By Chloe Southard | May 7, 2024

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 | May 6, 2024

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 | May 6, 2024

“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.

NEWS

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

By Lily Wahl and Taylor Stumbaugh | May 6, 2024

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 | May 6, 2024

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 | May 6, 2024

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 | May 6, 2024

You can't talk about people watching without mentioning Walmart

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

Three new police officers sworn in, TOPSS annual report presented at city council

Lucia Morello: The glue of the gay community

Miami Softball wins third consecutive MAC championship

Karli Spaid’s rise to the top

Cheesy fan-fiction actually can make great cinema, and ‘The Idea of You’ is proof of that

Latest stories

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

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

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

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

Bachelor Hall to undergo complete renovation, housing new departments

Cheesy fan-fiction actually can make great cinema, and ‘The Idea of You’ is proof of that

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

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