A drinking town with a college problem
An audience member asked Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for three pieces of advice he could give to students and athletes. Abdul-Jabbar turned to a full Hall Auditorium and picked one: "Failing to prepare is preparing to fail"
Over the past months, Miami has gained a reputation for its drinking behaviors. Niche, a college ranking website, rated Miami as the number three party school in the country in 2017.
Decline in book purchases hurts humanities
Some students have had difficulty voting for student body president on The Hub.
The McCarthy-Creber campaign violated their Election Committee sanctions by campaigning on March 13-14. According to sources close to the topic, the Election Committee became aware of this infraction on March 30, but denied to act -- voting 5-3 against elevating the violation, which could result in another sanction on campaigning, or even full disqualification.
Miami University's Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies is introducing a new course for the fall semester that is designed with one focus: to make students rethink what being a man actually means.
During their most recent meeting on Tuesday, March 28, ASG Senate was addressed by Student Body President Maggie Reilly and Vice President Stuart Coulston. In their closing presentation to the body, the two outlined the successes of their administration and how they delivered on campaign promises.
Jack Owens, a veteran associate head coach from Purdue, will be the 27th head coach of Miami's men's basketball team.
Over the past month and a half, The Student has asked dozens of students, administrators and Oxford residents the same question: "How do you define Miami's drinking culture?" Over the next few weeks, our coverage, both in print and in the form of a documentary (released on our website April 14) will explore the ways in which alcohol is regarded and consumed by Miami students. Our reporting will address the societal, historical and mental health-related issues that surround drinking in Oxford.
Megan Duffy became the ninth head coach of Miami women's basketball Monday morning. She takes over the program from Cleve Wright, who was relieved of his duties March 10.
A female student reported last Friday, March 31, that she was sexually assaulted by a known male. This marks the seventh reported sexual assault at Miami University during the spring 2017 semester. One sexual assault was reported in the month of March, as well as one sexual imposition incident. Five sexual assaults were reported during February.
In November of 2016, the Oxford Police Department's patrol and narcotics K-9, a German shepherd named Cole, was forced to retire early, prompting a search for a new handler and police dog for the OPD.
CORRECTION Tuesday 4/4 9 a.m.: Students currently being recruited for Miami's University Honors Program (the Class of 2021, entering in fall 2017) will receive the same registration privileges as current Honors students. The Class of 2022 (entering in fall 2018), not the Class of 2021, will experience the planned changes to Honors registration.
A fire destroyed a home in Oxford last week on Wednesday, March 22. Since the fire occurred over spring break, the residents -- all Miami students who were renting the property -- were not home at the time and no one was injured, but the fire left the home a total loss, officials said.
Two non-student Ohio residents died on Saturday, likely due to an overdose on a "particularly dangerous batch" of cocaine in Oxford, though no cause of death has been released yet. The Oxford Police Department believes that this batch of cocaine may be laced with another substance, but it's unclear what.
Green Beer Day, Miami's annual 24-hour party binge, occurred again this year. Students donned commemorative t-shirts, trekked Uptown and downed green alcohol and bagels. From 2 a.m. on March 16 to 2 a.m. on March 17, the OPD cited 66 total offenses.
Over 200 gathered in Oxford yesterday to celebrate the life of a radiant young woman.
Rather than the beaches of Florida or Cancun, I spent my spring break in the legislative offices of Washington, D.C. and Columbus with a group of 55 other Miami students.
After completing renovations over this past J-term, Miami's Hefner Museum of Natural History is rolling out the red carpet to welcome visitors to the improved exhibits.