Underage alcohol sales, open container violations lead to multiple citations in Oxford

Between April 6 and April 13, police officers responded to 21 different incidents, according to the Oxford Police Department report.

Reviewing ASG leadership: A year of challenges and achievements

Approximately one year ago, Associated Student Government (ASG) Student Body President Daniel Martin and Student Body Vice President Kirsten Osteboe were elected. As candidates, they ran on a platform consisting of four pillars including civic engagement, community building, transparency and leading from behind. From building a stronger partnership between Miami University and the city of Oxford to aluminum can drives, this administration has emphasized leadership development.

Students and faculty protest funding shortfalls, departmental issues and ICE

ASG tables grading scale resolution, fails course evaluation transparency resolution

The Associated Student Government (ASG) tabled a resolution to standardize course grading scales across departments Tuesday after extended debate over academic fairness and faculty autonomy. 

The Miami Student takes home six awards from ONMAs

Staffers from The Miami Student attended the 2026 Ohio News Media Association (ONMA) Hooper and Collegiate Awards ceremony on March 26. The Student took home six awards, including first place for News Coverage and third place for Best Website.

Two centuries of activism, decades of political violence and one campus paper

The Miami Student has served its campus with timely news and engaging stories for two centuries. More than that, it became an opportunity for students interested in writing to find a second home in the pages of what began as a twice-weekly publication.

Professors and students find ways to navigate S.B.1 a year after its passage

Senior organizational leadership and entrepreneurship major Jack Isphording had just been elected president of Miami University’s student-run Asian American Association (AAA) when he saw Senate Bill 1 (S.B.1) passed the Ohio House of Representatives in March 2025. 

Booming business: Miami’s secret side hustlers

Junior primary education major Georgia Palko worked at Bagel and Deli, but was looking for some extra cash. After calling her dad with a bright idea, she moved forward with her plan to sell sweet treats on Valentine's Day. With around $50 worth of strawberries, a college house kitchen and a side hustler mindset, she sold 300 strawberries to mothers and lovers.

History department’s move to Bachelor Hall forces book disposal and loss of space

As the 2025-26 school year closes and faculty prepares for a new year, some departments are undergoing more changes than others. The newly renovated Bachelor Hall will reopen its doors as a new hub for the humanities.

Who’s Who at MU: Dean of the Honors College

Out of every 10 undergraduates at Miami University, one is an honors student. The Dean of the Honors College strives to help these students to extract as much value from their Honors College participation, so by the time they graduate, they can look back and say: “This really meant a lot.”

ASG passes civic engagement resolution, addresses student concerns

Associated Student Government (ASG) passed a resolution to increase student voter engagement ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and addressed campus concerns at its March 31 meeting.

University Senate weighs curriculum process, discusses Miami Plan adjustments

The Miami University Senate introduced a new review process, approved a department merger and advanced a proposal for a new degree during its meeting on March 30.

Oxford police respond to a horse, assaults and drug-related cases during spring break

Between March 23 and March 30, police officers responded to 17 different incidents, according to the Oxford Police Department report.

‘The flip side of fear is understanding:’ Q&A with Rick Steves

Prior to his lecture in a packed Harry T. Wilks Theater, Rick Steves sat down with The Miami Student in a humble Williams Hall conference room – professional writer to student journalist.