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SCIENCE

Lil B and Miami discuss admissions on Twitter

Brandon McCartney -- also known as Lil B or The BasedGod, a rapper and social media personality in Berkeley, CA -- is considering Miami as he starts his college search. The performer is seeking programs in science, biology and neuroscience.


NEWS

Miami primatologist earns national distinction

Linda Marchant's office is located near the back of a small warren of rooms in a corner of Upham Hall. A printout of a meme is taped to the primatologist and professor of anthropology's door, expressing frustration with people who call apes "monkeys." Inside, books and papers fill the shelves along one wall and cover most flat surfaces, reflecting the knowledge and curiosity of the woman who sits in the middle of it all.


NEWS

College Dems and Republicans debate Ohio race for governor, tax bill

Dozens of Miami University's most zealous political activists filed into the auditorium. The air was filled with an unmistakable tension. A student wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat walked past one wearing a "Make America Gay Again" hat, matched with a pair of rainbow socks.


NEWS

Hanukkah in Oxford: Celebrating during finals week

Finals week means two different things: the end of the semester is near, and the holidays are approaching. The first of these major holidays is Hanukkah, or Chanukah, which begins on Tuesday, Dec. 12.


FOOD

Market Uptown brings groceries to students

Fridge and Pantry, a new Uptown market, will open its doors in January. Both a deli and a grocery, the new business also boasts additional amenities including a smoothie and growler bar.


NEWS

Rousmaniere, Dana elected to mayor, vice mayor

After an hour-long discussion on appointments -- done in private executive session -- City Council re-elected incumbent Kate Rousmaniere as mayor and elected council member Steve Dana as vice mayor.


Judy and Warren Waldron often perform their 'Mountain Music' at the Oxford Community Arts Center.
NEWS

Miami alums make 'mountain music'

In the main room of Miami University's Interfaith Center, Judy and Warren Waldron are playing music. Most of the color is gone from their hair, but their hands and fingers are still quick and lively. Judy plucks at the strings of her banjo while Warren's bow moves back and forth across the neck of his fiddle. Together, they sing: "Free, little bird, as I can be; free, little bird, as I can be; build my nest in a wide oak tree, where the bad boys, they cannot bother me"


The Oxford Municipal Building on High Street houses the Butler County Area I Court.
NEWS

Butler County and the City of Oxford consider restructuring court system

The city of Oxford is considering its options as Butler County may restructure its area court system. The city of Oxford is considering four options: using a new Butler County municipal court in Hamilton, establishing an Oxford city municipal court, creating a mayor's court with an appointed magistrate or leaving the courts the way they are now.

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