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The dance team practices outside of Presser Hall.
NEWS

Miami removes over 80 majors and programs, focuses on career outcomes

Since the 2019-20 school year, more than 80 majors and programs have been removed, and several department consolidations are underway. Registrar curriculum reports obtained by The Miami Student from the Provost’s office show that removals of degrees, majors, co-majors and concentrations met or exceeded additions for four out of the six academic years from 2019-20 to 2024-25. This data does not include graduate programs, where 20 programs have been eliminated since the fall of 2020. 


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

In the editor’s rotation: Welcome back

As the semester kicks off and everyone settles into a new routine, I wanted to share what I’ve been listening to. If you’re new here, I have an important disclaimer: I absolutely adore showtunes. That being said, I branched out quite a bit this summer. It’s incredibly exciting.





If you're looking for something to read, check out out the romantasy sub-genre.
CULTURE

Romantasy books with yearning so exquisite they make you believe in true love

I’ve been thinking a lot about romantasy (the sub-genre combining fantasy and romance); specifically, what makes a good one. For me, it boils down to two points: the fantasy-world plotline needs to be equally as strong as the romantic one, and the romance should be carried by a heavy, slow-burn, borderline-pathetic amount of yearning.Because I’m feeling generous, I will share five(ish) books that fit this mold exactly. Prepare to have your life changed.







Miami University fans cheer on the RedHawks Men’s basketball team.
OPINION

Sports is losing its magic

"Trump won’t be the last to intervene, but he misses the fact that the power of sports comes from its uncontrollability. Sports only work because they exist independently of the rational world."





While dorms are small, it's still possible to decorate them and make them your own.
STYLE

How to style a shoebox: The fun and functional dorm guide

As you take the next steps into adulthood, it feels as if the world is your oyster. You have people to meet, life-changing classes to take and a dorm the size of a single car garage that you share with a complete stranger.Luckily for you, there are plenty of functional ways to decorate your dorm that remain stylish enough that you can almost forget you live in a shoebox with finicky AC.







FOOD

A guide to (kind-of) underrated Oxford restaurants

Beyond the campus, the small town of Oxford blooms with excitement and character. Part of this culture comes from the diverse restaurants throughout town. Countless small businesses serve students and town residents alike, giving everybody something to enjoy.


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