The many labels we hold
(10/13/26 10:00am)
Alex Rutt, a first-year student at Miami, would describe himself as “a white male, 18 years old, currently in business, with high hopes of pursuing entrepreneurship.”
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Alex Rutt, a first-year student at Miami, would describe himself as “a white male, 18 years old, currently in business, with high hopes of pursuing entrepreneurship.”
Picture this: You take a glance into your closet and think, “You know, my suit could fit me better.” You go online to find a tailor and consider what you’ll need done.
When Alex Fields joined Miami’s staff as Director of the Office of Community Standards in April 2024, she brought a philosophy of conduct that pulls back on fear and leans into collaboration with students through a holistic approach. Fields took the initiative to apply that philosophy by collaborating with Dean of Students BaShaun Smith and the Student Life Council to reform Miami’s Code of Conduct during the fall semester of the 2026-27 academic year.
As the panelists for Up & Up Oxford’s DJ competition met in February to listen to sets submitted by students hoping to open for popular EDM duo Shipwrek. The panelists expected to listen to energetic tracks that amplify rooms and invigorate crowds. They didn’t expect to hear the blasting horns of the FOX NFL theme.
On Sept. 15, a 21-year-old African American student, Demartravion “Trey” Reed, was found hanging from a tree on a Mississippi campus; officials quickly called it a suicide. For many, this explanation feels much too familiar and far too insufficient.
A quick Google search will tell you that Miami University is often stereotyped as white, preppy, rich and snobby. When I realized Miami was evidently my top choice after seeing its scholarship offer to me, I had a strong fear that this would define my next four years and make it difficult to make lasting friendships.