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Why journalism?

(08/27/24 10:00am)

One of the most commonly asked questions when students declare their majors in college is why they want to do what they want to do. Most of the time the answer is to make good money, do something you’re passionate about or follow in a family path. For journalism, that question is a little harder to answer.



Oxford and Miami communities express concerns with OPD external report

(04/18/24 10:00am)

Ongoing concerns regarding the external investigation conducted by the Oxford Police Department (OPD) and Officer Matthew Blauvelt’s use of force employed on Devin Johnson on the morning of Nov. 18 outside Brick Street Bar found their way to the public participation section of the April 16 city council meeting. 


The Miami Student named ‘Best College Newspaper’ in the Mark of Excellence awards

(04/18/24 4:00pm)

Under the leadership of last year’s Editor-in-Chief Sean Scott, and Managing Editor Luke Macy, The Miami Student took home 21 awards on Saturday from the Region 4 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of Excellence awards ceremony. The Student also claimed the title of best overall newspaper in the region, beating out every student paper at a university over 10,000 students in Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania.



City council and staff weigh options for new fire and EMS staff

(03/25/24 1:00pm)

After two resignations from a shift captain and a full-time firefighter/paramedic, Oxford Fire Department (OFD) is desperate for a solution to its deficit. At Tuesday’s city council meeting, fire chief John Detherage approached council members and city staff proposing three separate goals for more workers for the struggling fire and EMS staff.


City staff prepares to approach Miami with solutions to the fire department’s financial deficit

(03/17/24 10:00am)

With the November elections less than eight months away, Oxford city council and staff debated possible solutions to Oxford Fire Department’s ongoing financial deficit. Assistant city manager Jessica Greene presented these possible solutions to council members last Tuesday.


City council addresses the abundance of Airbnb's in Oxford; OATS trail moves into a revised Stage Five

(03/13/24 11:02pm)

At the March 6 meeting, Oxford City Council pushed forward the advancement of the Oxford Area Trail System (OATS) into Stage V, while at the same time halting all development of new short-term rental homes within the city of Oxford.



Ohio U.S. senator candidates debate abortion, Trump and more at Miami

(03/07/24 7:31pm)

Three Republican candidates for Ohio’s U.S. Senate seat took the stage at Miami University on Wednesday, March 6, at 7 p.m. for the last debate ahead of the March 19 primary. The debate was held at the Gates-Abegglen Theater at the Center for Performing Arts and was broadcasted by WLWT News 5. 


City Council decides comprehensive plan initiatives, may eliminate public Wi-Fi

(02/22/24 5:00am)

At the Feb. 21 meeting, Oxford City Council focused on what the next few years will look like in regards to different initiatives pursued by the city, including green initiatives, affordable housing and economic development. City manager Jessica Greene presented this plan to council, which was created as early as January 2023. 


Chantel Raghu, vice mayor of Oxford, announces candidacy for Butler County Commissioner

(02/21/24 5:16pm)

In a room set with over 50 of her closest friends and supporters, Chantel Raghu announced her candidacy for Butler County Commissioner on Sunday at the Third Eye Brewery in Hamilton. Her declaration was met with applause from members of not only the Oxford community, but members of Butler County.




After months of financial struggle, Oxford Fire Department’s problems are far from over

(02/03/24 11:00am)

With troubles beginning almost a year ago, Oxford’s fire department continues to struggle with its financial deficit caused by stretching its services thin. Oxford’s fire and EMS services currently serve Oxford, Hanover and Riley townships, as well as more than 16,000 students enrolled at Miami University living in Oxford.