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OPINION

Fewer exams do not indicate a less strenuous degree

By Mary Schrott | May 5, 2015

When I tell my peers that I don't have any final exams I'm usually told, "Wow, you're so lucky," followed by the inevitable look. The look all art, education, English or journalism majors like myself know too well. The look that portrays how that person truly believes the work you do isn't equivalent to their own. The look that makes you question your major and the effort you put into your education day in and day out.

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Letter to the Editor | Gender inequality only weighs the U.S. down

By Staff Writer | May 5, 2015

The United States has long been hailed as the land of the free, a land in which people can go to make their dreams come true. We boast of a higher quality of living, clean water and opportunity, but often neglect the inequality of the sexes that runs rampant in our streets.

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Time to wrap up the issue of condom availability on Miami’s campus

By Staff Writer | April 30, 2015

The following piece, written by the editorial editors, reflects the majority opinion of the editorial board.

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Cartoon | On Your Knees Fs and Ds!

By Staff Writer | April 30, 2015

Cartoon by A.J. Newberry

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Are you there, Miami? It’s me, humanity

By James Steinbauer | April 30, 2015

A few weeks ago, walking through Armstrong, someone asked if I would like to ask God a question.

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Letter to the Editor | Former Western deans reflect on Patterson Place demolition

By Staff Writer | April 30, 2015

As former Deans of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, or Western College Program, we have good, even strong, ties to the alumni of Miami University and the alumnae of the Western College for Women. We therefore read with alarm of plans to demolish Patterson Place in order to make room for a 300-bed residence hall.

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Demonizing “rioting thugs” in Baltimore doesn’t solve any problems

By Staff Writer | April 30, 2015

The day after riots ripped through Baltimore Monday night, my Facebook feed was covered in shared articles, graphics and videos either decrying or sympathizing with those protesting the death of Freddie Gray.

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Letter to the Editor | Demolition destroys not just Patterson Place, but ‘good will’ with Western alumns

By Staff Writer | April 30, 2015

What to say, where to start -it's difficult to be unemotional about Miami's current actions regarding Patterson Place. In the worst terms, it feels like being taken advantage of, both of the campus and of the constituency of the Alumnae Association. There are no best terms.

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Letter to the Editor | Students need to reclaim Miami from Hodge

By Staff Writer | April 30, 2015

"Love and Honor - it is a phrase that has a lot of meaning to Miami students and alumni. At its core, Love and Honor is about intellect, character and heart."