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Miami alums make 'mountain music'

In the main room of Miami University's Interfaith Center, Judy and Warren Waldron are playing music. Most of the color is gone from their hair, but their hands and fingers are still quick and lively. Judy plucks at the strings of her banjo while Warren's bow moves back and forth across the neck of his fiddle. Together, they sing: "Free, little bird, as I can be; free, little bird, as I can be; build my nest in a wide oak tree, where the bad boys, they cannot bother me"

U.S. House tax bill jeopardizes graduate students' financial futures

Among other changes, the House GOP's latest tax bill -- the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), passed in the House on Nov. 16 -- counts graduate school tuition waivers as taxable income, a move which could discourage poorer students from pursuing a Master's degree or Ph.D.

Student government votes to support increased RA pay

The ASG senate voted unanimously last week to approve Sen. Mike Meleka's bill that officially supports of an increase in resident assistant compensation.

Trial date set for student facing rape, sexual assault related charges

HAMILTON, OH--Nicolas Cristescu, a Miami sophomore facing one count of rape, one count of sexual battery and 11 counts of voyeurism, had a trial date set for Jan. 9 - 11, 2018 and was denied lower bond on Monday, Nov. 27, in the Butler County Court of Common Pleas.

CNN London chief shares story

When Tommy Evans first began his career in journalism, he was just trying to get by in New York. He freelanced in order to pay the rent.

Pilot project aims to improve town-gown relations

About six years ago, Stephen Gavazzi was conducting a marriage family therapy session in Columbus when a strange idea occurred to him.

Butler County and the City of Oxford consider restructuring court system

The city of Oxford is considering its options as Butler County may restructure its area court system. The city of Oxford is considering four options: using a new Butler County municipal court in Hamilton, establishing an Oxford city municipal court, creating a mayor's court with an appointed magistrate or leaving the courts the way they are now.

'Stateless' sheds light on international crisis

Miami University faculty and outside experts called attention to the Rohingya genocide on Thursday night, raising awareness about an international crisis many Americans know little about.

Mike DeWine visits Oxford on 'Fight the Crisis' tour

Miami alumnus and Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine visited Oxford last night, Nov. 14, to discuss his plan to tackle the opioid crisis as a part of his three-day "Fight the Crisis" tour. The major emphasis of his speech was on jobs, public education and the opioid abuse in Ohio.

Attorney General, candidate for governor Mike DeWine visiting Oxford today

Ohio Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Mike DeWine is visiting Oxford to meet with voters and discuss his plan to address the opioid crisis. The campaign stop will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the Oxford Community Arts Center.

ASG opens discussion on flexible meal swipes

ASG voted on Tuesday to pass a resolution supporting "flexible" buffet swipes, where a swipe can be exchanged for up to $12 in dining dollars. The senate doesn't have the power to unilaterally change the meal plan, but ASG is a member of the dining committee, so this bill can trigger negotiations between Dining Services and ASG.

On-campus blue lights are rarely used for emergencies

Since Jan. 1 of this year, the blue emergency lights around campus have been used to contact the MUPD 20 times. One of these calls was to report a stray manhole cover, and several others were to request vehicle assistance or directions. None were crime-related emergencies.

Despite lack of recognition, students are buying into Blockchain Club

When HSBC surveyed consumers in May 2017 about recent advances in financial technologies, 59 percent had never heard of "blockchain." Of the consumers that had, 80 percent couldn't explain what it does.

Lecture highlights impact of tourism in Oxford

Red-brick streets, small businesses and a constant flurry of people are all things that made Oxford, Ohio the number one college town as cited by Forbes in 2016.

Enquirer journalists discuss 'Seven Days of Heroin'

Three journalists from The Cincinnati Enquirer, situated amid the worst of the heroin epidemic, spoke in McGuffey Hall last week.

On-campus blue lights are rarely used for emergencies

MedLife makes 'Pads for a Purpose'

This January, women in Ecuador will get to use pads handcrafted by students at Miami University.

Journalists from The Cincinnati Enquirer discuss the making of 'Seven Days of Heroin'

Three journalists from the Cincinnati Enquirer, situated amid the worst of the heroin epidemic, spoke in McGuffey Hall last week.

Oxford Empty Bowls fills pantry funds

Hundreds of families and friends of the Oxford community embraced the crisp fall air on Saturday, Nov. 15, waiting for 15th annual Oxford Empty Bowls to begin. Upon entering the Community Arts Center, individuals could select one out of 1,3000 uniquely decorated bowls.

Faculty, staff responses to Climate Survey high enough for analysis

Though the reintroduced campus climate survey failed to garner the student response rate required for in-depth analysis, the employee response rate -- 58 percent of staff and 60 percent of faculty -- is high enough to permit the surveying agency, Rankin & Associates, to do cross-cutting demographic analyses of paid employees.