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Designed by university architect emeritus Robert Keller, the Tribute acknowledges nearly 8,000 alumni who have served and 279 killed in action or missing in action.
OPINION

Ohio's unknown soldiers

"I shared with Gary some of my Vietnam story with the 101st Airborne Division in 1969 and 1970, and I then asked him to share some of his WWII experiences. He disappeared into another room and came back and sat down with a manuscript."



Students are turning to energy drinks, rather than coffee, to fuel their late nights.
NEWS

Energy drink brands target health-conscious students

As college students focus more on their health, energy drink brands Bubbl’r and Bloom have expanded their marketing efforts to Miami University. From free beverage handouts in front of Maple Street Commons to building brand recognition within a new niche, a new target audience on campus has emerged: health-conscious women.



Culture editor Stella Powers shares what she has been listening to.
CULTURE

In the editor’s rotation: Time for holiday music

Hello! Welcome back to my column, “In the editor’s rotation.” My streaming has been all over the place recently; however, as soon as it hit Nov. 1, I had to tune into a bit of holiday music.Look, I know a lot of people think you should wait until after Thanksgiving to listen to any Christmas music, but some of it is just so good, so why wait? Holiday tunes haven’t fully infiltrated my streams yet – thankfully – but they’re definitely starting to make an appearance. Don’t worry, I’m still listening to plenty of showtunes.









Writer Joey Dimacchia thinks "The Mastermind" is a timely film.
CULTURE

Kelly Reichardt’s ‘The Mastermind’ may be the answer to all of our cinematic woes

Over the course of its lifespan, Hollywood has shown a simultaneous progression and regression. This has created public confusion regarding the “state of cinema” — constantly overtaking both public and industry conversations.Is there a formula for filmmaking that directors and writers should adhere to? Or, on the contrary, must we constantly evolve the art form so as to remain relevant and original? The work of Kelly Reichardt, now more than ever, shows us that the answer is both.






Asst. culture editor Ayla Peden shares her favorite books to kick off the holiday season.
CULTURE

Holiday romances that will make you forget about seasonal depression

As the sun sets earlier over the horizon and temperatures continue to drop, the best thing to look forward to is the upcoming holiday season. Now, I know there is debate about whether holiday celebrations should start on Nov. 1 or after Thanksgiving — I personally fight for the latter — but that doesn’t mean you can’t start preparing for when you’re in the festive mood.So, with that said, here are five holiday romance novels that give off the same cheesy, nostalgic vibe of a Hallmark movie.





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