Jack Owens, a veteran associate head coach from Purdue, will be the 27th head coach of Miami's men's basketball team.
Over the past month and a half, The Student has asked dozens of students, administrators and Oxford residents the same question: "How do you define Miami's drinking culture?" Over the next few weeks, our coverage, both in print and in the form of a documentary (released on our website April 14) will explore the ways in which alcohol is regarded and consumed by Miami students. Our reporting will address the societal, historical and mental health-related issues that surround drinking in Oxford.
Megan Duffy became the ninth head coach of Miami women's basketball Monday morning. She takes over the program from Cleve Wright, who was relieved of his duties March 10.
A female student reported last Friday, March 31, that she was sexually assaulted by a known male. This marks the seventh reported sexual assault at Miami University during the spring 2017 semester. One sexual assault was reported in the month of March, as well as one sexual imposition incident. Five sexual assaults were reported during February.
In November of 2016, the Oxford Police Department's patrol and narcotics K-9, a German shepherd named Cole, was forced to retire early, prompting a search for a new handler and police dog for the OPD.
CORRECTION Tuesday 4/4 9 a.m.: Students currently being recruited for Miami's University Honors Program (the Class of 2021, entering in fall 2017) will receive the same registration privileges as current Honors students. The Class of 2022 (entering in fall 2018), not the Class of 2021, will experience the planned changes to Honors registration.
A fire destroyed a home in Oxford last week on Wednesday, March 22. Since the fire occurred over spring break, the residents -- all Miami students who were renting the property -- were not home at the time and no one was injured, but the fire left the home a total loss, officials said.
Two non-student Ohio residents died on Saturday, likely due to an overdose on a "particularly dangerous batch" of cocaine in Oxford, though no cause of death has been released yet. The Oxford Police Department believes that this batch of cocaine may be laced with another substance, but it's unclear what.
Green Beer Day, Miami's annual 24-hour party binge, occurred again this year. Students donned commemorative t-shirts, trekked Uptown and downed green alcohol and bagels. From 2 a.m. on March 16 to 2 a.m. on March 17, the OPD cited 66 total offenses.
Over 200 gathered in Oxford yesterday to celebrate the life of a radiant young woman.
Rather than the beaches of Florida or Cancun, I spent my spring break in the legislative offices of Washington, D.C. and Columbus with a group of 55 other Miami students.
After completing renovations over this past J-term, Miami's Hefner Museum of Natural History is rolling out the red carpet to welcome visitors to the improved exhibits.
For many, a spring break "staycation" seeks relaxation. Not for all.
On Friday March 10, it was announced that Miami would not be renewing the contract of men's head basketball coach John Cooper and that it would be relieving women's head basketball coach Cleve Wright. Both changes come after 2016-17 seasons that ended with 11-21 regular season records.
UPDATE Tuesday 3/28 2:30 p.m.: The Student has learned that, as of yesterday, the office of Provost Phyllis Callahan has reversed an earlier decision regarding priority registration after reviewing student feedback. According to a release, students enrolled in the University Honors Program will retain early registration privileges, and Honors time tickets will soon be reversed.
ASG presidential candidates Hannah McCarthy and Maggie Callaghan will move on to the April 3 and 4 general election, after winning the March 13 and 14 primary election with the two largest chunks of the popular vote.
The Worrell-Olvera and McCarthy-Creber ASG presidential and vice presidential campaigns each received a violation from ASG's election committee on March 12. The violations are classified as "level one," resulting in a 24-hour ban on campaigning and a $50 budget reduction.
Miami's Office of Admissions fields concerns from parents, students
Due to a number of high-profile incidents involving high-risk alcohol consumption here at Miami, University leadership is breaking from tradition this year when it comes to Green Beer Day.
Perhaps the only thing more ubiquitous on Green Beer Day than dyed alcohol and glittery shamrock facial tattoos is Green Beer Day apparel -- shirts, hats and other items melding topical memes with the beloved Miami holiday.