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New outpatient center provides Haven for students struggling with addiction

The room resembles most other university common areas. Bean bag chairs and futons with throw pillows rest on the wooden floor. Flyers advertising on-campus events hang from the walls. Autumn decorations adorn the cozy brick fireplace. Baskets of snacks and school supplies are available on various tables and desks.


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Checking biases at 'Check Your Blind Spots'

Despite the gloomy weather, the organizers of the "Check Your Blind Spots" tour were out on Maple Street from noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23 to promote awareness of subconscious, prejudicial biases.


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Comparing Miami's student fees to other universities

Miami University charges the most of any public university in Ohio for its Basic General Fee. The fee is the largest among Miami's non-instructional and non-residential fees and is allocated to various places including intercollegiate athletics, outside lecturers and artists, student activities and the operations of on-campus facilities including Armstrong, Goggin, Shriver and the Rec Center.


MULTIMEDIA

Oxford City Council Debate

The Miami Student hosted its first-ever Oxford City Council debate Wednesday, Oct. 18 in Wilks Theater. Eight of nine candidates vying for four open spots on the city's council lined the stage to answer questions about Oxford's most pressing issues. Attended by community members, faculty and Miami students, the forum brought together many of the community's stakeholders to talk town-gown relations, local business, environmental concerns and more.


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New ORL head plans future of residence life

After completing her Ph.D. here and working in residential life since 2007, Dr. Vicka Bell-Robinson has been an integral part of the Miami University community for over a decade. This year, she was appointed as the Director of the Office of Residence Life. Bell-Robinson's familiarity with the Miami campus and substantial background in working with residence life provides a positive and exciting future for housing at Miami University. The Miami Student sat down with Bell-Robinson to discuss her outlook for the future of Miami residence life and her mission to solve residence-based issues.


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OPD alcohol arrests up 90 percent this year

Miami University students walked through the doors of the Oxford Municipal Court on a Thursday morning, shaking rain from their shoulders. Along with other Oxford community members, they filled the little lobby of the courthouse before filing into court.