The Associated Student Government (ASG) passed a resolution Tuesday to introduce “Swoopette” as Miami University’s female mascot, alongside a separate resolution encouraging zero-waste initiatives, as well as electing four senate leadership positions.
Between April 20 and April 27, police officers responded to 14 different incidents, according to the Oxford Police Department report.
Courtney Hineman and Melanie Schael attended Best Buddies’ annual ball this February, each wearing black dresses and dancing to “Low” by Flo Rida and T-Pain. The pair sees nothing unusual about their friendship, but others might question it.
Miami University Senate outlined their short and long term financial trends, emphasizing challenges to come during their annual budget forum on Monday.
Christopher Howell, who was demoted from his post as director of the Physician Assistant (PA) program in December, was the target of complaints from three female staff who said he “makes us feel unsafe and uncomfortable,” according to the Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity (OEEO) Incident Reporting Form.
The group of roughly 25 Miami University students and faculty marched from Cook Field to Roudebush Hall April 24 as part of their sanctuary campus campaign to protect students, faculty and staff if ICE were to come to campus.
On a quiet campus Tuesday evening, Shideler Hall room 237 is anything but quiet. It’s busy with the bustle of people bouncing from table to table, excitedly catching up with friends. The room smells of cookies and Koolaide while the sound of lively gospel music fills the room.
The University Senate reviewed end-of-year updates, advanced multiple policy proposals and introduced new academic initiatives as the end of the spring semester nears.
The Associated Student Government (ASG) rejected a proposal Tuesday to reallocate an off-campus senate seat to create dedicated representation for the Honors College and approved a resolution to extend Clawson Fitness Center’s hours.
Kazue Harada can’t vote. She can’t apply for certain grants. She can be deported.
During the weekend of April 10-11, members of The Miami Student’s editorial staff attended the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) mega regional conference in Louisville, Kentucky. The conference, titled “Never Silent,” welcomed attendees from Regions 4, 5 and 12 bringing together student and professional journalists for a series of informational sessions and the presentation of the Mark of Excellence Awards for the best of collegiate journalism.
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are “a portable, battery-operated device that a bystander can use,” according to the National Institute of Health. They are designed to save the lives of people who experience cardiac arrest.
Susana Martinez, Republican former governor of New Mexico, and Ashley Allison, Democratic political strategist, shared the stage for the JANUS Forum on April 13 at Miami University.
The Associated Student Government (ASG) elected new student senate leadership Tuesday night following a multi-candidate race that emphasized empowerment, order and representation within the senate body.
Theater professor Ann Elizabeth Armstrong was cleaning her office in the Center for Performing Arts building when she found her old lesson plans. They were tucked beneath a stack of books, piled 10 high among her other papers and notebooks.
The University Senate introduced the new provost and Associated Student Government (ASG) representatives and delivered updates on sustainability efforts, as well as proposed changes to attendance policies and the Miami Plan during its April 13 meeting.
Between April 6 and April 13, police officers responded to 21 different incidents, according to the Oxford Police Department report.
Approximately one year ago, Associated Student Government (ASG) Student Body President Daniel Martin and Student Body Vice President Kirsten Osteboe were elected. As candidates, they ran on a platform consisting of four pillars including civic engagement, community building, transparency and leading from behind. From building a stronger partnership between Miami University and the city of Oxford to aluminum can drives, this administration has emphasized leadership development.
The Associated Student Government (ASG) tabled a resolution to standardize course grading scales across departments Tuesday after extended debate over academic fairness and faculty autonomy.