The Miami Student

First year faces charges for child pornography, sexually assaulting a minor

(10/29/19 9:00am)

Devon Marion, a first-year at Miami University has been charged with three counts of creating or distributing child pornography and four counts of unlawful sexual contact with a minor under the Butler County Circuit Courts.

https://www.miamistudent.net/article/2019/10/first-year-faces-charges-for-child-pornography-sexually-assaulting-a-minor

Janus forum gives ideological opposition common ground

(10/22/19 9:00am)

"Are we better off now than four years ago?"

https://www.miamistudent.net/article/2019/10/janus-forum-gives-ideological-opposition-common-ground

Five counties make up large portion of first-year class

(10/15/19 9:00am)

Over a fourth of Miami University’s most diverse class yet comes from five Midwestern counties.

https://www.miamistudent.net/article/2019/10/five-counties-make-up-large-portion-of-first-year-class

Politicians will debate Trump’s presidency at the Janus forum

(10/15/19 9:00am)

The fall 2019 Janus forum will feature a debate between former Republican Governor Scott Walker from Wisconsin and former California Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer on the successes and failures of the Trump presidency.

https://www.miamistudent.net/article/2019/10/politicians-will-debate-trumps-presidency-at-the-janus-forum

Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity to return

(10/01/19 9:00am)

Miami University’s Phi Delta Theta (Phi Delt) fraternity has begun the process of “recolonization” after being suspended in the fall of 2017. An informal recruitment process is beginning this fall, and formal recruitment for freshmen will take place during the spring of 2020.

https://www.miamistudent.net/article/2019/10/alpha-chapter-of-phi-delta-theta-fraternity-to-return

Miami responds to student's victim-blaming tweets

(10/01/19 9:00am)

On Thursday, Sept. 26, Miami University tweeted a statement in response to a student’s actions on Twitter, identifying him only as a member of the community.

https://www.miamistudent.net/article/2019/10/miami-responds-to-students-victim-blaming-tweets

Record-breaking freshman class puts a strain on housing and dining services

(09/24/19 9:00am)

Miami University welcomed its largest freshman class in history this fall, with an enrollment of 4,300 students, 400 more than last year. This increase has placed a strain on Miami’s housing and dining resources, prompting the Campus Services Center (CSC) to take new measures to deal with the influx.

https://www.miamistudent.net/article/2019/09/record-breaking-freshman-class-puts-a-strain-on-housing-and-dining-services

ASG launches satellite counseling service for more access to mental health support on campus

(09/17/19 9:00am)

Last week, Miami University launched Campus Care, a new mental health outreach program pioneered by Associated Student Government (ASG).

https://www.miamistudent.net/article/2019/09/asg-launches-satellite-counseling-service-for-more-access-to-mental-health-support-on-campus

Miami University partners with Cuyahoga Community College, opens new doors for transfer students

(09/10/19 9:00am)

Miami University recently announced a partnership with Cuyahoga Community College in Northeast Ohio.

https://www.miamistudent.net/article/2019/09/miami-university-partners-with-cuyahoga-community-college-to-open-new-doors-for-transfer-students

Five sexual assaults reported in first week of fall semester

(09/05/19 1:57pm)

Five sexual assaults have been reported in Oxford since the beginning of the fall semester. During the same time period last year, there was only one.

https://www.miamistudent.net/article/2019/09/five-sexual-assaults-reported-in-first-week-of-fall-semester

Giving a voice to the silent majority: Creating a community where everyone can belong

(03/12/19 9:00am)

Miami University will host a lecture on 'Hate and Hate Speech on Campus" at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13 at 152 Shideler Hall. The lecture is part of a multi-day series that includes workshops and activities centered around inclusivity and civil dialogue on college campuses.

https://www.miamistudent.net/article/2019/03/giving-a-voice-to-the-silent-majority-creating-a-community-where-everyone-can-belong-2

Three alums create CBD brand HempXclusive, plan to open second store with more on the way

(03/12/19 9:00am)

It's passion that keeps Michael Taylor '13 going, but it was his professors who helped the 28-year-old start his own Hemp and CBD oil store in Dayton, OH.

https://www.miamistudent.net/article/2019/03/three-alums-create-cbd-brand-hempxclusive-plan-to-open-second-store-with-more-on-the-way

Fourteen Miamians named Fulbright Scholarship Semifinalists

(03/05/19 10:00am)

This month, 14 Miami University students and alumni were named semi-finalists in the annual nation-wide Fulbright Scholarship competition.

https://www.miamistudent.net/article/2019/03/fourteen-miamians-named-fulbright-scholarship-semifinalists

Hidden Voices creates a space for survivors and community to connect

(03/05/19 10:00am)

On Feb. 27, the first installment of the Hidden Voices lecture series, hosted by the College of Education, Health and Society, was held in Shideler Hall. Miami public health professor Rose Marie Ward organized the series.

https://www.miamistudent.net/article/2019/03/hidden-voices-creates-a-space-for-survivors-and-community-to-connect