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Sarah Strack met with Governor Mike Dewine to advocate for anti-distracted driving legislation.
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Miami student advocates against distracted driving

By Rachel Berry | February 18, 2020

After the accident, Sarah and Kathy also became more aware and constantly noticed people on their phones while driving. They would notice people checking messages at a stoplight and continuing to look down once the light turned green, and Sarah would receive Snapchats from her friends while they were driving.  Sarah got annoyed when friends would say, “It’s not a big deal.

Sparks will be moving back to Kentucky, her home state.
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Chief marketing and communications officer resigns

By Briah Lumpkins | February 18, 2020

During her time at Miami, Sparks is proud of the impact she’s made in organizing the UCM department and the restructuring of Miami’s website that will be revealed later this year.  In addition to these projects, Sparks has also led the charge in creating the “From Now On” commercial campaign, which involved rebranding Miami for prospective students and alumni.

Melissa Thomasson is looking forward to leading new initiatives as the first female chair of the economics department.
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Miami appoints first female economics chair 

By Cosette Gunter | February 18, 2020

Before making history here, Thomasson began her career at a small liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, called the University of Puget Sound. There, she remembers being one of two women in classes of only seven students.  “Everyone talked about that picture of Nancy Pelosi in the cabinet where she’s the only woman, and I think I know what that feels like,” Thomasson said.  “I’ve gotten used to it,” she added.  

Fraternity potential new members say they aren't concerned about hazing.
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Fraternities take new steps to move past Delts hazing and build trust

By Leanne Stahulak | February 11, 2020

“We can't just sit in an office and make rules,” Vance said. “We've got to provide education and hear the voices of the students, the alumni, the various stakeholders in the community, and bring people together around common ideals. [We have to] help people focus on the fact that we’re values-based organizations, and what is it that we really value?”

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The long road to sustainability at Miami

By Samantha Brunn | February 11, 2020

Adam Sizemore sits in the dark. Down a narrow hallway of the Physical Facilities Department, behind a heavy door wired to a buzzing lock — one that can only be opened when an administrative assistant is at the window — Miami University’s Sustainability Director leans back in his office chair. The low afternoon sunlight comes through the blinds, dusting pieces of the room, the rest in comfortable shadow. “I figure, why waste electricity, right?” he said. 

When Perry Gordon found out about the recent 39 layoffs, he was reminded of his own painful layoff experience.
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‘It gets better after 10 years:’ Former Miami employee recounts his 2010 layoff

By Rachel Berry | February 11, 2020

When he got the call, Perry Gordon was walking down Oak Street, braving the cold winter weather to write parking tickets on Miami University's campus. This wasn’t typically part of his job as the director of parking and transportation services, a position he had held since September 2007.  That day, though — Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 — was a slow one.  “You need to get to HR,” his wife, Kate Stoss, said, on the other end of the line.  “You need to get to Roudebush right away.” 

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Impeachment — then vs. now

By Madeline Phaby | February 11, 2020

Miami University’s political climate has changed quite a bit over the past 20 years and, in turn, so has the way students discuss major current events, such as impeachment.

Paws for a Cause members try to educate people on the correct way to act around service dogs.
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‘Can I pet your dog?’: A look into service animal training on campus

By Gabbi Bright | February 11, 2020

A black German retriever trots up the steps of McGuffey Hall, gathering stares from other students sharing the path. Although most either ignore or smile at the dog, one student shrinks into a corner and turns their head away from her path — afraid. Two others rush to the next corner, embracing each other as one begins to cry.

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How social media has changed the way we view death

By Sara Bey | February 11, 2020

Through videos, tweets, photos and boomerangs, social media is used to showcase the best side of life. We scroll through our feeds to see the faces of friends, family and celebrities accompanied by loving or witty captions. But after someone dies, their social media accounts immediately become time capsules.

Image from https://twitter.com/mikedewine.
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Mike DeWine named 2020 commencement speaker

By Tim Carlin and Rachel Berry | February 5, 2020

DeWine is a career politician, having served as a U.S. senator from 1995-2007 and Ohio attorney general from 2011-2019. He has also held roles as lieutenant governor of Ohio and U.S. Representative. He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Miami and has periodically returned to the university to teach government courses. DeWine’s wife, four of his children and four of his grandchildren also attended or are currently attending the university.

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Oxford stores out of masks, disinfectants

By Rachel Berry | February 5, 2020

Cold medicine, bandages and cremes line the shelves in the pharmacy section of Walmart, but one row remains empty. Where the masks usually reside sits a taped sign: “We do not have any face masks. Sorry for the inconvenience!” An identical bright orange message is posted on the pharmacy window. 

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A ‘thousand miles away’: International students react to the virus infecting their hometown

By Caroline Haubenstricker | February 4, 2020

As Shaoyang Zhou walked through Armstrong Student Center to class last Tuesday, he knew people were watching him. Some stopped and stared, but this was exactly the reaction he was hoping for.  Zhou purchased a hazmat suit, and on Tuesday, Jan. 28, he decided to wear it around campus to raise awareness for the 2019 novel coronavirus itself and the devastating impact it has had in his community in Wuhan. 

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