Following a public hearing on Nov. 3 and a semester of sessions discussing how to adapt to Senate Bill 1 (S.B. 1), the Miami University Senate officially approved a new Enabling Act created by the ad hoc committee. The Enabling Act revisions will go before the Board of Trustees at their next meeting in December.
Many government-run organizations faced the threat of funding issues, and the military was no exception. While general troops were paid during the shutdown, there were fears that a long period of government closure could result in future missed payments and suspension of ROTC scholarships or stipends.
Oxford City Council approved resolutions for various construction projects and purchasing new equipment, as well as said goodbye to two city council members during its meeting on Nov. 19.
Between Nov. 10 and Nov. 17, police officers responded to 16 different incidents, according to the Oxford Police Department report.
Senator Darius Somrack brought up a concern about the lack of security cameras in certain areas of campus during Associated Student Government’s (ASG) last meeting on Nov. 18 He said his bike had been vandalised after leaving it parked at a bike rack behind Havinghurst Hall, where other students have also reported issues.
On Halloween, Ohio lawmakers on the state’s redistricting commission approved new congressional maps that will favor Republican seats in upcoming elections, including the midterms next year.
The Associated Student Government (ASG) passed a resolution to establish an ASG fitness and wellness series and a resolution to amend the university absence policy in regard to athletic events, as well as debated the university’s course overload fee.
Miami University students and faculty gathered to protest the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education on Friday, Nov. 7 at the sundial on Central Quad. They marched silently to Roudebush Hall to deliver a letter and petition to faculty.
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.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued a 90-day executive order banning the sale of intoxicating hemp products throughout the state.
Terry Welker, a visiting assistant professor of architecture, first assigned this project three years ago during his first year teaching at Miami. He said when thinking about architecture, it’s not just the physical world, but the intersection of cultural, social and physical aspects.
Miami University has 19 sports, not including club or intramural, and 540 student athletes. Each team requires coaches, funding and facilities. David Sayler, Miami’s director of athletics, is in charge of all of them.
Oxford City Council passed an anti-discrimination ordinance, welcomed a new Oxford police officer and discussed tax fund distribution during its meeting on Nov. 4.
Senator Nick McClure introduced “A resolution to encourage university administrators to reform and update current parking citation policies” to the floor at the Nov. 4 meeting.
Last week, the University Senate executive committee was made aware of a proposal to disband the University Senate. This resolution was authored by Nicholas Barry as a member of Associated Student Government (ASG). Barry recently became a member of senate, the governing body he proposed to dissolve.
With Wednesday, Nov. 5, marking the longest government shutdown in United States history, the effects of the government’s inactivity are being felt nationwide. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits are grinding to a halt, and 12.3% of the country has felt the repercussions of these cuts, according to SNAP data tables.
Between Oct. 27 and Nov. 3, police officers responded to 23 different incidents, according to an Oxford Police Department report.
The votes have been cast and the results are in – current city council members William Snavely and Jason Bracken will be joined by incumbents Amber Franklin and Alex French and new members James Vinch and Roxanne Ornelas.
On the local ballot, voters will find Oxford City Council candidates, trustees in four different townships and board of education members for the Talawanda City School District up for election. There will also be three proposed tax levies to vote on.
Oxford City Council could have a turnover of four out of its seven members with the election fast approaching this fall. Only two incumbents are fighting for another term in their seats. Councilor David Prytherch and Vice-Mayor Chantel Raghu are termed out, leaving two guaranteed spots for new council members.