Campus & Community

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.

'Stateless' sheds light on international crisis

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.

Mike DeWine visits Oxford on 'Fight the Crisis' tour

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.

Attorney General, candidate for governor Mike DeWine visiting Oxford today

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.

ASG opens discussion on flexible meal swipes

ASG voted on Tuesday to pass a resolution supporting "flexible" buffet swipes, where a swipe can be exchanged for up to $12 in dining dollars. The senate doesn't have the power to unilaterally change the meal plan, but ASG is a member of the dining committee, so this bill can trigger negotiations between Dining Services and ASG.

On-campus blue lights are rarely used for emergencies

Since Jan. 1 of this year, the blue emergency lights around campus have been used to contact the MUPD 20 times. One of these calls was to report a stray manhole cover, and several others were to request vehicle assistance or directions. None were crime-related emergencies.

Despite lack of recognition, students are buying into Blockchain Club

When HSBC surveyed consumers in May 2017 about recent advances in financial technologies, 59 percent had never heard of "blockchain." Of the consumers that had, 80 percent couldn't explain what it does.

Lecture highlights impact of tourism in Oxford

Red-brick streets, small businesses and a constant flurry of people are all things that made Oxford, Ohio the number one college town as cited by Forbes in 2016.

Enquirer journalists discuss 'Seven Days of Heroin'

Three journalists from The Cincinnati Enquirer, situated amid the worst of the heroin epidemic, spoke in McGuffey Hall last week.

On-campus blue lights are rarely used for emergencies

MedLife makes 'Pads for a Purpose'

This January, women in Ecuador will get to use pads handcrafted by students at Miami University.

Journalists from The Cincinnati Enquirer discuss the making of 'Seven Days of Heroin'

Three journalists from the Cincinnati Enquirer, situated amid the worst of the heroin epidemic, spoke in McGuffey Hall last week.

Oxford Empty Bowls fills pantry funds

Hundreds of families and friends of the Oxford community embraced the crisp fall air on Saturday, Nov. 15, waiting for 15th annual Oxford Empty Bowls to begin. Upon entering the Community Arts Center, individuals could select one out of 1,3000 uniquely decorated bowls.

Faculty, staff responses to Climate Survey high enough for analysis

Though the reintroduced campus climate survey failed to garner the student response rate required for in-depth analysis, the employee response rate -- 58 percent of staff and 60 percent of faculty -- is high enough to permit the surveying agency, Rankin & Associates, to do cross-cutting demographic analyses of paid employees.

Students, administration discuss race at Miami during Black State of the Union

"What is Love and Honor"

Prytherch, Southard, Smith and Raghu win Oxford council seats

The Butler County Board of Elections called the contentious Oxford city council race at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night. The winning candidates were the four endorsed by the Butler County Progressive PAC:

Teaching after Trump: Professors reflect on changes in the classroom

Ever since Donald Trump was elected president one year ago, Patrick Haney, an associate dean in the College of Arts and Science and former chair of Miami's political science department, said he's been adding three words to each of his lesson plans -- "or maybe not"

Student's slur sparked storm on social media

A Facebook post made on Wednesday, Nov. 1 has raised significant attention to the issues of racism and discrimination at Miami with over 500 likes and shares in the past five days.

Sophomore indicted for sexual assault charges

Students were informed via an electronic campus crime alert from the Miami University Police Department that a sexual assault was reported in Heritage Commons on Oct. 12. The initial email, sent out on Oct. 19, indicated that MUPD was still investigating and searching for a college-aged, Asian-American male with brown eyes and brown hair, around 6 feet tall and 180 pounds.

'The Muslim guy' talks scapegoating

Scapegoating -- blaming all societal ills on one group -- is not new. Neither is targeting persons of Muslim faith, according to author, activist and human rights attorney, Arsalan Iftikhar.