Campus & Community

Oxford City Council Debate

The Miami Student hosted its first-ever Oxford City Council debate Wednesday, Oct. 18 in Wilks Theater. Eight of nine candidates vying for four open spots on the city's council lined the stage to answer questions about Oxford's most pressing issues. Attended by community members, faculty and Miami students, the forum brought together many of the community's stakeholders to talk town-gown relations, local business, environmental concerns and more.

New ORL head plans future of residence life

After completing her Ph.D. here and working in residential life since 2007, Dr. Vicka Bell-Robinson has been an integral part of the Miami University community for over a decade. This year, she was appointed as the Director of the Office of Residence Life. Bell-Robinson's familiarity with the Miami campus and substantial background in working with residence life provides a positive and exciting future for housing at Miami University. The Miami Student sat down with Bell-Robinson to discuss her outlook for the future of Miami residence life and her mission to solve residence-based issues.

Former MUPD officer convicted for sexual imposition, abduction

Former Miami University police sergeant Dustin Young was found guilty of gross sexual imposition and abduction after groping a female co-worker and trying to coerce her to have sex with him.

ASG hosts forum for international students

Eight international students spoke Monday at the Joslin Senate Chamber, voicing their concerns about inclusion in student government and the broader Miami community.

OPD alcohol arrests up 90 percent this year

Miami University students walked through the doors of the Oxford Municipal Court on a Thursday morning, shaking rain from their shoulders. Along with other Oxford community members, they filled the little lobby of the courthouse before filing into court.

How is Miami talking to new students about sexual assault?

First-year Katherine Johnson was excited to check her Miami email account for the first time, last spring. But when she logged in, Johnson was overcome by a sense of dread.

Alumna named National History Teacher of the Year

Sara Ziemnik, a 1999 alumna of Miami University, has been named the 2017 National History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

Student Counseling Service expands staff

Due to the high demand of students wanting to use their services, the Miami University Student Counseling Service has hired two new staff members, a receptionist and psychiatric nurse, and is in the process of acquiring two more counselors.

ASG to hold open forum for international students

Meaghan Murtagh, ASG's secretary for advancement and alumni affairs, noticed a problematic divide between international and domestic students in one of her classes earlier this year.

Q&A: One year later with Miami President Crawford

Throughout his first-year, Miami and Oxford have gotten well acquainted with Gregory Crawford, Miami's 22nd president, and his wife and university ambassador, Renate.

Despite international tensions, 'Cuba in Transition' study abroad sees no change

"So far, the status of where we are today, the incidents that have taken place are not any grounds for cancelling the trip," said Juan Carlos Albarran.

Sophomore's strapping backpack business recognized by Oprah

Going into college, most students are worried about making good grades, finding friends and their new independence, but sophomore Madeline Falknor had something bigger on her mind entering into her second year: Oprah.

Untold stories come to light during library's Ohio Archives Month lectures

In 1932, Stella Walsh, a Polish-American sprinter, won gold in the 100-meter dash at the Los Angeles Olympics and became a pioneer in women's athletics. Her successful career landed her a spot in the U.S. Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1975. Five years later, Walsh was murdered in a botched robbery. Her autopsy revealed she had a Y chromosome and was intersex.

MUDEC community remembers Zach Heuple, Gary Spice

Lisa Trowbridge

Tom Dutton 'remembered for his legacy, not his disease'

When Tom Dutton first got diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he received a balloon from his students that said, "Thinking of you"

Juniors now eligible for Goldman Prize

The eligibility requirements for one of Miami's most prestigious student awards are changing this year to increase engagement.

ASG elects new parliamentarian

ASG Senate elected a new parliamentarian Tuesday after the resignation of former speaker and parliamentarian Jack Fetick, as well as students to serve on the student trustee selection committee.

Planning commission to consider further Mile Square zoning changes to spur development

After a long-planned zoning code overhaul, Oxford's planning commission is considering further changes.

Miami Student hosting Oxford City Council Debate Oct. 18

Events this weekend: Oct. 5 - 7

"Driftin"