Opinion

5 Eco-Friendly YouTubers You Should Be Watching

Youtube has millions of videos on sustainability, so it can be hard to narrow down which ones are worth subscribing to. Here is a list of some popular eco-friendly YouTubers who make videos on everything from shopping tips to low-waste travel. Many of them have blogs and Instagram accounts in addition to YouTube channels, so if videos aren’t your thing, make sure to check those out instead!

Good Morning Miami: This isn’t the senior spring we had in mind

It’s odd to have had to say good-bye to experiences so early. It feels premature somehow, but all we’ve been asked to do this year is adapt. And we have, again and again.

Sisterhood shouldn't be so stressful

And though fraternity hazing is publicly criticized for its outward displays of toxic masculinity and violence, sorority recruitment acts as an alternative form of hazing plagued by toxic and detrimental female stereotypes.

How to Brew a More Eco-Conscious Cup of Joe

If you’re like over 50 percent of Americans 18 and older, a cup of coffee is part of your daily ritual. Whether you turn to coffee for a delicious morning pick-me-up, or use it to power through late night study sessions, you may find yourself wondering about the little ways you can enjoy a more eco-conscious espresso. If so, you’ve come to the right place!

Perfecting the art of embracing imperfection

More than anything, I hated my million small flaws that stood in the way of perfection.

The duality of masks

But I will still forever be grateful for the mask. After all, what if my eczema flares up horribly again? What would I do without the patterned cloth to distract from my face?

Let’s be real, Joe – it’ll take a lot more than “unity” to fix this country

Honestly, if he wants another term after this one, he better recognize this fact, cut “unity” out of his vocabulary and replace it with “justice.”

We gotta say, the cards are weird

It’s surface level, ineffective and uncomfortable. The ideal way to move forward would be to stop with the cards, continue with consistent testing and come up with a better way to keep professors and students feeling safe

Online Thrifting: A Fast Fashion Alternative

The turn of the year typically means new resolutions, new goals, and new experiences. Instead of looking inward, though, it may be worth it to look outward and adopt a goal that positively affects the world around us. 

Masks on the beach: Take a break — without endangering yourself or others

So if you have the means and the time and the health and the privilege to go somewhere warm and travel safely, stop wringing your hands in the cold like I did all of last semester and go.

Seriously, therapy is cool

Though I cannot remedy the issue of being plagued by stereotypes, what is better than an unbiased, professionally trained adult who is legally obligated to keep your secrets, listen to your drama and help you through the ups and downs of life? Absolutely nothing. 

Give credit/no credit where it is due

The Office of the Provost believes we need to return to some form of normalcy, but this isn’t the way to do so. Raising the standard by which we are graded clashes with our current situation, which continues to remain both uncertain and dominantly online. 

Letter from the Editor: Things are looking a little different around here

The Miami Student staff is making a few changes to ensure 2021 is our best year yet.

We want our law enforcement to, well, enforce the law

Despite Miami University’s efforts to get students on board with their guidelines for public safety and getting them to care for the community in general, OPD continues to put the very community it’s meant to serve at risk.

Plastic Pollution and Recovery

Plastic is a synthetic or a semi-synthetic organic compound created from petrochemicals, chemicals produced from petroleum or natural gas, that can be molded into various shapes and products. Recently there has been some push back on the use of plastics, more specifically single-use plastics. The term “single-use plastics” refers to products that are made to be tossed out after one use like food packaging, straws, bottles, bags and more. The issue with these types of products is the negative impact they can have on the environment and wildlife. 

Biden won, but we’re far from done

Removing their dear leader from office isn’t going to make these people see the light. Doing that will require many, many tough conversations.

Ohio’s Unknown Soldiers: A Veterans Day letter from the past

I hope the rest of my life is a lot better with you than what I have experienced here. I’m sure it will be.

Let’s move forward ... together

In complicated and unpoetic fashion, our hope and joy comes with strings attached.

Opinion: President-Elect Biden’s Climate Reform Plan

President-elect Joe Biden has already declared his climate reform plans just days after it was reported he won the 2020 presidential election on Saturday Nov. 7.

The College Commandments: Music is my religion