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From mentee to mentor: Kinshuk Tella’s reflection on his time at Miami University

By Sadie Childs | May 6, 2023

Kinshuk Tella has done many things during his four years at Miami University. He is a double major in environmental science and geology, a resident assistant, a treasurer on the Students with Disabilities Advisory Council (SDAC) and more. He’ll walk away from Miami with not just his two bachelor's degrees, but his master’s in environmental science with a concentration in water resources as well.

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Miami … Merged: A perfect match on paper

By Lillian Wahl and Taylor Stumbaugh | May 6, 2023

When Lauren’s friend showed her the application for “Miami … Merged,” she knew she had to sign up. 

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NEWS

Charlotte Perez takes a unique approach to entering the world of theater

By Olivia Patel | May 6, 2023

Charlotte Perez, a senior theatre major and social justice and inequities minor, spends her last few weeks at Miami University looking ahead to the next chapter of her life.

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NEWS

A retirement well deserved: Karen Kammer’s legacy

By Reagan Rude | May 6, 2023

After 29 years of helping students and transforming Miami’s student health center, Karen Kammer leaves behind an important legacy for Miami and joyous memories for those who worked with her. 

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Miami … Merged: ‘I enjoyed it even if it wasn’t the most date-like thing’

By Lillian Wahl and Taylor Stumbaugh | May 5, 2023

 Before April 14, Catherine Madden, a senior music composition major, hadn’t gone on a date since her previous long-term relationship ended a year ago. 

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NEWS

New emails show administrator encouraged Bill Knight to take medical leave

By Sean Scott | May 5, 2023

Ruth Groom, associate vice president for academic personnel, was accused in the lawsuit of “intentionally delay[ing]” Knight’s application for medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). 

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NEWS

‘Caring, innovative and passionate’: Miami professor retires after more than 30 years in the field

By Raquel Hirsch | May 5, 2023

For Jane Lance, teaching at Miami University is all about relationships.

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NEWS

GreenHawks announces plan to merge with The Miami Student in the fall

By Reagan Rude | May 5, 2023

Next semester, a new section will be coming to the Miami Student: GreenHawks. Currently an independent student publication at Miami University centered on sustainability and the environment, GreenHawks Media will merge with The Miami Student and continue covering climate-related issues around Oxford and beyond.

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NEWS

‘My passion can bring a change in that space’: Future educator reflects on their past four years at Miami

By Alice Momany | May 4, 2023

When Remy Allen was a senior in high school, they went viral, and their life changed forever.

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NEWS

From teaching to farming: the retirement of Annie-Laurie Blair

By Hannah Sander | May 4, 2023

When Bridget Vis, a 2013 Miami alumna, did not attend a staff meeting for Miami University’s student publication GreenHawks Media, journalism and environmental science professor Annie-Laurie Blair knew something was wrong.

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NEWS

Oxford City Council and Miami University students band together to combat gun violence and Ohio Senate Bill 83

By Olivia Patel | May 4, 2023

At Oxford City Council’s May 2 meeting, councilors focused on hot-topic issues surrounding the Oxford community and Miami University’s campus

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NEWS

Outstanding Professor Awards: a chance to celebrate

By Sadie Childs | May 3, 2023

Every year, graduating students nominate professors they feel have had an extraordinary impact on them during their time at Miami.

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NEWS

Associated Student Government condemns Ohio Senate Bill 83

By Kasey Turman | May 2, 2023

At Miami University’s Associated Student Government April 25 meeting, the sitting senators voted to condemn Ohio’s Senate Bill 83.

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NEWS

‘They are so determined to win’: Ukrainians reflect on one year of the Russia-Ukraine conflict

By Alice Momany | April 27, 2023

Daria Poprotska abruptly woke up at 5 a.m. to the deafening sounds of explosions. It was February 2022, and although she wasn’t expecting the bombs, it wasn’t an unfamiliar sound.

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What’s next as Miami University faces wrongful death lawsuit

By Chloe McKinney | April 26, 2023

After being named in a wrongful death lawsuit on April 5, Miami University has several options it may pursue moving forward.

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Miami’s wrongful death lawsuit: a timeline of the alleged events

By Reagan Rude | April 24, 2023

The Miami Student has compiled a timeline of events using the lawsuit filings and emails obtained in a previous investigation by The Student.

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MULTIMEDIA

Hillel and Miami remember lives lost to Holocaust

By Reece Hollowell | April 23, 2023

Miami University’s Great Seal was host to a memorial reading commemorating the victims of the Holocaust and other atrocities on Tuesday, April 18.

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NEWS

An investment in a professor’s career: the journey of tenure

By Taylor Stumbaugh | April 23, 2023

In March, 38 faculty members at Miami were granted tenure. This high achievement is a long and time consuming process for both the faculty and the university’s administration. 

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Miami University’s ‘rat casino’ isn’t what you think

By Olivia Patel | April 23, 2023

The researchers are focusing on the psychological effects of gambling through rats.

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Oxford ‘Keeps It Indie’ with new restaurant app

By Raquel Hirsch | April 22, 2023

A new way to order, dine and pay at Uptown restaurants was launched recently through the app Oxbux. Oxbux allows users to place mobile orders, access exclusive rewards and deals, make contactless payments and close tabs. The app is a collaboration between the company Keep It Indie and a Miami University business fraternity Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE), along with Oxford businesses.