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MU registrar rolls out new changes for Fall '17 semester

By Megan Zahneis | March 28, 2017

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.

NEWS

Candidates violate ASG election policy

By Jake Gold | March 14, 2017

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.

NEWS

ASG, RHA host Green Beer Day forum

By Samantha Brunn | March 14, 2017

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.

NEWS

Competition rises for GBD apparel sales

By Kirby Davis | March 14, 2017

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.

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SPORTS

Hockey's Anthony Louis signs with Chicago Blackhawks

By Emily Simanskis | March 14, 2017

Miami hockey senior Anthony Louis is a RedHawk no more. Monday afternoon, Louis agreed to an entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks that begins next season and continues through the 2018-19 season. Louis will now report to the American Hockey League's Rockford IceHogs.

CULTURE

Profiles in public transportation: Meeting the drivers of the BCRTA

By Kristin Stratman | March 14, 2017

Because Miami students who live off-campus often face a long walk to their classes, many opt to use the Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) university bus service. Although riding the bus may be just another part of the students' groggy morning commute, the buses are operated by dedicated individuals who spend their days making students' lives easier.

CULTURE

Editors' spring break podcast picks

By Devon Shuman | March 14, 2017

With spring break next week, many students are gearing up for long plane rides and road trips. What better time to get lost in the excitement of a new podcast? The sheer amount of great podcasts out there can be overwhelming, so here are our staff's recommendations for what to listen to next.

NEWS

Business students advance in venture capital competition

By Paris Franz | March 14, 2017

Miami students beat out schools like the University of Chicago, Northwestern and Carnegie Mellon to win the regional round of the Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC), hosted in Chicago on Saturday, Feb. 25. It was Miami's first time competing in the invitation-only competition, where the students were the only representatives from Ohio. This year, competitors in the international competition came from 78 schools, in 13 countries spanning three continents.

CULTURE

Double-cast duo: Opera singers share same roles

By Hannah Williams | March 14, 2017

Senior Andrea Davies and junior Ali Rose Hotz are two different but equally talented singers. Yet, in Miami University Opera's last two shows, they have been double-cast in the same part, meaning they've shared the role but have had different performance nights. They both played Rose Maurrant in last year's "Street Scene" and Anne Egerman in last month's "A Little Night Music"

NEWS

ASG presidential campaign spending to date

By Jake Gold | March 14, 2017

Between the dates of March 6 and March 13, the five ASG Student Body President/Vice President campaigns spent a combined $993, and received a combined $0 in donations. To date, the campaigns have spent a total of $2952, and received a total of $124.50 in donations.

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