Campus & Community

NEWS

Spruce up your spring schedule with these nine classes

By Sean Scott | October 17, 2023

  Taking only major-specific courses every semester is a great way to burn out. Whether spring 2024 will be your eighth semester or your second at Miami University, the recently updated course list offers plenty of options to add a bit of fun to your schedule. The classes below offer a mix of interesting topics and low-stress options to help break up the stress of required classes.

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NEWS

A passion that has lasted over 20 years: How Tammy Schwartz’s past shaped her future

By Taylor Powers | October 15, 2023

Tammy Schwartz, director of the Urban Cohort, is very passionate about her work helping Miami Students build communities and those around her recognize her hard work.

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NEWS

Oxford celebrates the return of Oxtoberfest

By Staff Report | October 14, 2023

Miami University students and the Oxford community gathered together in Uptown on Saturday to celebrate the return of the city’s Oxtoberfest.

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NEWS

Six interesting locations to visit around Oxford

By Chloe McKinney and William Kwan | October 14, 2023

  Oxford has a lot of fun activities, restaurants and stores to visit, but if you’re looking for somewhere to go outside the city’s limits, here are six places to visit just outside of Oxford.

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NEWS

Miami has the lowest percentage of Pell Grant recipients out of all Ohio public universities

By Laura Giaquinto | October 13, 2023

In 2021, out of the 13 non-specialized public universities in Ohio, Miami had the lowest percentage of Pell Grant students with 11%, followed by the University of Cincinnati with 17% and The Ohio State University with 20%.  

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NEWS

Miami drops in latest U.S. News National College Rankings, succeeds in undergraduate program

By Kaylin Herbert and Laura Giaquinto | October 12, 2023

  Pamphlets and professors alike spread Miami University’s national and state-wide accomplishments from rankings of departments, research and student success. This year, the 2023-2024 U.S. News and World Report Rankings for National Universities added another high mark to Miami’s list.

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NEWS

Former chair of the state Democratic Party speaks on the future of democracy

By Alice Momany | October 12, 2023

David Pepper, the former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party, discussed the threat to democracy in the United States and why Ohioans need to start making elected officials take accountability to ensure voter interests are kept at the forefront.

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NEWS

‘We can’t put up much of a fight’: Students frustrated by potential program cuts

By Kasey Turman | October 12, 2023

After learning that their majors are at risk, students look to Miami University to tell them what their futures will hold. The answer has not come yet, but how are the students reacting? 

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NEWS

Miami’s annual inclusion forum highlights minority communities

By Taylor Stumbaugh | October 12, 2023

Miami University hosted its annual Inclusion Forum on Oct. 10. Several guest speakers and student organizations spoke during the forum.

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NEWS

An offer of acceptance: Free dad hugs

By Devin Ankeney | October 12, 2023

To the average passerby, this dad might look a little out of place at a Miami University event celebrating queer students and their identities. But for him, that may be the point.

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NEWS

Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion announces rebrand, including a name change

By Raquel Hirsch | October 12, 2023

The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion (OIDI) announced its new name on Oct. 2 in a statement on X (formerly Twitter). 

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NEWS

Multiple assaults reported during early hours of Oct. 7

By Megan McConnell | October 12, 2023

The Oxford Police Department (OPD) responded to multiple reports of theft, assault and disorderly conduct between Oct. 2 and Oct. 8. 

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FOOD

PHOTOS: The 58th Annual Apple Butter Festival brings together Oxford and Miami communities

By Chloe McKinney | October 12, 2023

  The cool, crisp fall air finally arrived this weekend after days of hot weather. It scattered fallen leaves across the ground, carried sounds of laughter and perfumed the air with the smell of spiced apples and funnel cake at the 58th Annual Apple Butter Festival on Saturday, Oct. 7.

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MULTIMEDIA

‘People and Policies’ Episode 6 - Kathleen Knight-Abowitz, Talawanda School Board candidate

By Raquel Hirsch | October 10, 2023

The Miami Student’s podcast “People and Policies” focuses on Oxford’s local election cycle, featuring conversations with candidates about various issues relevant to students, faculty and residents. On this episode, Staff Writer Raquel Hirsch sits down with Talawanda School Board candidate Kathleen Knight-Abowitz.

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NEWS

Jewish students and community members stand united at Students Supporting Israel event

By Taylor Stumbaugh | October 10, 2023

On Oct. 9, more than 100 people gathered around the Miami Seal to bring attention to the events happening in Israel as well as to honor the 900 dead Israeli people.

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NEWS

‘We want to make sure we are saving lives’: Miami moves to make narcan more accessible

By Sophia Mathur and Taylor Stumbaugh | October 8, 2023

In an emergency, emotions are high, adrenaline is running and people don’t have time to wonder where or how to get help. The Office of Student Wellness has answered the ‘where’ with the implementation of narcan stations across campus.

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NEWS

President Crawford provides updates on student recruitment and higher education during State of the University

By Sam Norton and Taylor Stumbaugh | October 7, 2023

Miami University President Greg Crawford shared the challenges facing Miami and higher education, updated the community on recruitment initiatives and highlighted the achievements of faculty and students at his State of the University Address Oct. 3.

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NEWS

IT administrators answer ASG’s questions about AI in higher ed and poor Wi-Fi service

By Kasey Turman and Grace Grover | October 6, 2023

Three IT administrators visited the Joslin Senate Chamber on Oct. 3 to extend a hand to Associated Student Government and answer questions on the impact of IT across campus.

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NEWS

Excitement builds as Oxford moves one step closer to a new hotel

By Olivia Patel | October 6, 2023

At Oxford City Council’s Oct. 3 meeting, held at the Oxford Municipal Building due to the power outage, the council focused on the promising vision of a new hotel in Oxford as well as issues regarding the Oxford City Fire Department.

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NEWS

Student-led Day of Action offers opportunities for advocation, voter registration and education

By Alice Momany | October 5, 2023

When Austin Pawar woke up on Monday, he thought his day would be like any other, but when he went home later that night, he returned as a registered voter.