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Biden orders review of Title IX, how does it affect Miami?

 President Joe Biden signed an executive order on March 8, ordering the Secretary of Education to review changes made to the Title IX process under the Trump administration. Miami University students and administration await this review in hope for more protection for sexual assault survivors.  


Though Ohioans aged 50 and older became eligible for vaccination, many still waited in line for hours in hopes of getting leftovers.
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Miami community anticipates vaccination as Ohio increases eligibility

Eligible patients can make appointments with Primary Health Solutions (PHS) to be vaccinated at the middle school, but they weren’t the ones waiting out in the fog on Wednesday. People lined up as early as 9:30 a.m. in hopes of receiving leftover doses of the vaccine when the site finished administering to people with appointments. 


SilverSneakers is a free program that allows local seniors to exercise and find community at Miami's rec center.
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Seniors join SilverSneakers at three Oxford locations

SilverSneakers is a free program offered through qualifying Medicare Advantage plans for seniors 65 years and older. According to SilverSneakers’ official website, members receive access to online workouts, more than 17,000 gyms and community centers, fitness classes, a fitness app and discounts on health-related items.


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COVID-19 influenced Miami students to take a gap year

For those taking gap years, financial strains leading to experiential learning are often the main cause, the New York Times reported. Many students across the country are struggling to pay tuition and do not want to spend such high amounts for a reduced college experience.

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