A turning point for the old Oxford Bookstore
By Sadie Childs | December 4, 2023The property at 108 E. High St. has remained empty since 2014. Before closing, Follet’s Miami Co-op bookstore had occupied the space since the ’70s.
The property at 108 E. High St. has remained empty since 2014. Before closing, Follet’s Miami Co-op bookstore had occupied the space since the ’70s.
Between Nov. 13 and Nov. 26, the Oxford Police Department (OPD) responded to several reports of theft at Walmart and several Uptown businesses. Reported thefts ranged from televisions to packages.
Miami University’s Associated Student Government (ASG) elected a new Speaker Pro Tempore, passed three pieces of legislation and heard three committee updates during its weekly meeting on Nov. 28.
November is coming to an end, which means Christmas trees are out and lights are up. While some of Oxford’s Uptown businesses are taking part in the holiday festivities, others are getting ready for a very slow few weeks.
The new Oxford Area Trails System maps, created using the pre-existing Miami University Natural Area maps and the City of Oxford’s Oxford Area Trails (OATS), won best in the reference map gallery and best of show map across all categories at the 2023 Ohio Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Conference.
With Thanksgiving break coming up, many Miami University students are getting ready to travel or go home. Others, including some international and out-of-state students, are staying in Oxford for the holiday.
Miami University’s October issue of The Wrap Up announced eight new faculty and staff grant projects. Selected recipients were given externally funded grants to fund their research and projects.
Between Nov. 6-13, Oxford Police Department (OPD) responded to several reports of fraud, assault and theft.
At Oxford City Council’s Nov. 7 meeting, Mayor William Snavely praised Miami University students and faculty for their interest in geospatial technology and their incorporation of it within the City of Oxford.
The Oxford Police Department (OPD) reported several incidents of underage drinking and theft between Oct. 30 and Nov. 6.
Ohio voters passed two ballot measures Tuesday. Issue 1 creates a constitutional amendment to protect abortion and reproductive rights, and Issue 2 legalizes marijuana statewide. Both issues also gained support in Butler County, and especially in Oxford.
On Nov. 7, Ohio voters passed Issues 1 and 2 which enshrined abortion rights and legalized recreational marijuana respectively. Out of the three student housing precincts, 76 of the 1,720 registered voters participated.
Today is Election Day in Oxford, and voters are turning out across three polling locations: the Marcum Hotel and Conference Center, Talawanda High School and Kramer Elementary School. On the local ballot this year are three seats on Oxford City Council, one Oxford Township Trustee position and three seats on the Talawanda School Board as well as Issues 1 and 2.
Tucked away in the back corner of the Center for Student Engagement, Activities and Leadership in Armstrong Student Center is the Wilks Institute for Leadership and Service headquarters.
Following a meeting between the Faculty Alliance of Miami (FAM) and Miami University administration, it was announced that the All-University Faculty Committee for the Evaluation of Administrators (AUFCEA) has been suspended by the Board of Trustees.
Since he was a kid, professor Mike Crowder bonded with his family over bourbon. He brought this bond to Miami with his fermentation class and relationship with other professors.
Power outages at Miami have affected students across campus.
The Miami Student has compiled information about when and how to vote on Nov. 7. Issues on the ballot range from reproductive rights to marijuana legalization.
Ohio’s upcoming general election features Issue 2 on the ballot which, if passed, would legalize the recreational use of marijuana for Ohio residents over the age of 21. However, the addition of recreational marijuana dispensaries likely won’t impact Oxford's 17 vape shops.
Between Oct. 16 and Oct. 22, Oxford Police Department (OPD) responded to several incidents of property damage and theft.