In March, members of Miami University’s varsity esports teams learned they would lose all funding for next year. This news was shared just after the announcement of the upcoming $281 million construction of a new sports arena on what is now Cook Field. The members speculated the rest of the esports program will likely also lose its funding.
The Miami Student has served its campus with timely news and engaging stories for two centuries. More than that, it became an opportunity for students interested in writing to find a second home in the pages of what began as a twice-weekly publication.
Over spring break, I convinced a friend to tag along for a “Ready or Not 2” screening. I knew nothing about the movie — I still haven’t even seen the first one — but the trailers interested me, and I was due for a trip to the theater.The audience filled less than half of our showing, which I simultaneously questioned and celebrated. The movie itself lived up to my expectations, but as we walked out of AMC, I thought back to the theater experiences I had growing up.
"While they are billed as a solution to increase police efficiency in catching 'criminals,' they track everyone. It doesn’t matter if there is an active warrant or just some cop with a power trip; these cameras enable it."
Off campus fraternities took part in a competitive aluminum can drive during the week of Green Beer Day to win the recovered aluminum costs and $500 to philanthropy.
"The truth is blatantly obvious: those speaking on behalf of the vast majority of students were barely allowed to enter the room because their opinions and voices were not valued."
I’ve been listening to Snail Mail since 2022, so the wait for Lindsey Jordan’s newest album, “Ricochet,” was a long one. My first experience with her music was on my 16th birthday, and my dad decided to take a risk and buy me a vinyl of an album I had never heard before.
A fandom, for those who don’t know, is “a group of fans of someone or something, especially very enthusiastic ones,” according to the Cambridge Dictionary.Fandom culture is not just a modern spectacle. In fact, according to Fanlore, “the practice of making fanzines originated in science fiction fandom in the 1930s, when they were called fanmags.”
Miami softball continues conference play and is looking to win the Mid-American-Conference (MAC) regular season for a seventh year in a row.
From cable television to YouTube Shorts, late-night shows have touched audiences everywhere.When you hear “late-night show,” a few names probably come to mind: Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon, James Corden or any Saturday Night Live cast member from 1975 to now.However, while these names are household staples, people are watching them less and less. According to rating reports, total viewership has declined by three percent since 2024. The number of viewers ages 18 to 49 has decreased by 16%.
Senior organizational leadership and entrepreneurship major Jack Isphording had just been elected president of Miami University’s student-run Asian American Association (AAA) when he saw Senate Bill 1 (S.B.1) passed the Ohio House of Representatives in March 2025.
Redshirt junior outfielder Tommy Harrison reflects on his strengths on the baseball team and looks to help it win the MAC tournament for the second year in a row.
"Although the perception of women’s sports has radically improved over the years, it is still riddled with controversies. For example, on-screen representation has continued to be a struggle as ESPN has a history of limiting NCAA women’s basketball tournaments to afternoon and regional coverage."
But just because you might get hives every time you see a novel longer than 400 pages doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy thought-provoking literature. Here are five book recommendations, each under 250 pages, that will keep you entertained and engaged while helping you stay on track with your reading goal.
Junior primary education major Georgia Palko worked at Bagel and Deli, but was looking for some extra cash. After calling her dad with a bright idea, she moved forward with her plan to sell sweet treats on Valentine's Day. With around $50 worth of strawberries, a college house kitchen and a side hustler mindset, she sold 300 strawberries to mothers and lovers.
As the 2025-26 school year closes and faculty prepares for a new year, some departments are undergoing more changes than others. The newly renovated Bachelor Hall will reopen its doors as a new hub for the humanities.
"The exchange of services for money is many people’s livelihoods, and supporting their businesses is very important. However, there are tasks we definitely can be doing ourselves."
At the end of January, London-based singer-songwriter Raye announced the release of her second album, “This Music May Contain Hope,” and I have been eagerly awaiting its arrival ever since. Within a few minutes of its release on March 27, I sat down and listened to what would become one of the best albums I have heard in the past year.
"This season is still something to celebrate. I never imagined that my school would receive any kind of national spotlight like the UGA teams I watched so frequently growing up.Miami basketball exceeded expectations I didn’t even know I had and showed me that attitude and resilience means everything when you surpass all odds."
Ana explains why coffee is the ultimate form of caffeine. Toss the energy drinks.
Connor reveals his big April Fool's Day plans for campus.
