Campus & Community

NEWS

Miami primatologist earns national distinction

December 5, 2017

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.

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NEWS

IT Services call center outsourced to D.C. educational technology corporation

December 5, 2017

In order to cut costs and increase utility, Miami IT Services began subcontracting its help desk earlier this year. The new system, managed byBlackboard -- an educational technology company based in Washington -- is operated out of Somerset, KY, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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NEWS

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

December 5, 2017

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.

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NEWS

Student org funding slated for restructuring next semester

December 5, 2017

The Associated Student Government (ASG) senate passed new legislation Tuesday, Nov. 28 overhauling the way ASG funds student organizations.

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NEWS

Hanukkah in Oxford: Celebrating during finals week

December 5, 2017

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.

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NEWS

Sgt. Michelle Hercules: Strength and beauty

December 5, 2017

She doesn't look nearly as tired as she must be.

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FOOD

Market Uptown brings groceries to students

December 5, 2017

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.

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NEWS

Holiday Walk brings students and community members together

December 5, 2017

The annual Oxford Holiday Business Walk took place with a new addition this past weekend, a "'Twas The Night Before" lineup of events.

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NEWS

Students for Life at Miami Hamilton suing for alleged First Amendment violations

By Jake Gold | November 30, 2017

Students for Life at Miami University's Hamilton campus, along with the religious legal advocacy organization Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), are suing the school over alleged discrimination and infringement of First Amendment rights.

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NEWS

Rousmaniere, Dana elected to mayor, vice mayor

November 30, 2017

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.

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NEWS

Miami alums make 'mountain music'

By Julia Arwine | November 28, 2017

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"

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NEWS

U.S. House tax bill jeopardizes graduate students' financial futures

By Jake Gold | November 28, 2017

Among other changes, the House GOP's latest tax bill -- the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), passed in the House on Nov. 16 -- counts graduate school tuition waivers as taxable income, a move which could discourage poorer students from pursuing a Master's degree or Ph.D.

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NEWS

Student government votes to support increased RA pay

By Jake Gold | November 28, 2017

The ASG senate voted unanimously last week to approve Sen. Mike Meleka's bill that officially supports of an increase in resident assistant compensation.

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NEWS

Trial date set for student facing rape, sexual assault related charges

November 28, 2017

HAMILTON, OH--Nicolas Cristescu, a Miami sophomore facing one count of rape, one count of sexual battery and 11 counts of voyeurism, had a trial date set for Jan. 9 - 11, 2018 and was denied lower bond on Monday, Nov. 27, in the Butler County Court of Common Pleas.

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NEWS

CNN London chief shares story

By Audrey Davis | November 28, 2017

When Tommy Evans first began his career in journalism, he was just trying to get by in New York. He freelanced in order to pay the rent.

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NEWS

Pilot project aims to improve town-gown relations

By Emily Dattilo | November 28, 2017

About six years ago, Stephen Gavazzi was conducting a marriage family therapy session in Columbus when a strange idea occurred to him.

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NEWS

Butler County and the City of Oxford consider restructuring court system

By Laura Fitzgerald | November 28, 2017

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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NEWS

'Stateless' sheds light on international crisis

By Laura Fitzgerald | November 18, 2017

Miami University faculty and outside experts called attention to the Rohingya genocide on Thursday night, raising awareness about an international crisis many Americans know little about.

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NEWS

Mike DeWine visits Oxford on 'Fight the Crisis' tour

November 15, 2017

Miami alumnus and Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine visited Oxford last night, Nov. 14, to discuss his plan to tackle the opioid crisis as a part of his three-day "Fight the Crisis" tour. The major emphasis of his speech was on jobs, public education and the opioid abuse in Ohio.

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NEWS

Attorney General, candidate for governor Mike DeWine visiting Oxford today

By Emily Williams | November 14, 2017

Ohio Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Mike DeWine is visiting Oxford to meet with voters and discuss his plan to address the opioid crisis. The campaign stop will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the Oxford Community Arts Center.