Campus & Community

NEWS

“In a bit of a rut right now”: Students struggle to find computer science jobs

By Shr-Hua Moore | March 17, 2024

 In high school, many students were told that becoming a computer science major was a path that guaranteed a six-figure salary straight out of undergrad. Computer science was seen as a field with explosive job growth — the perfect blend of job security and benefits. For Bricen Raynold, a senior computer science major at Miami University, that path is looking more like a pipe dream.

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NEWS

City staff prepares to approach Miami with solutions to the fire department’s financial deficit

By Olivia Patel | March 17, 2024

With the November elections less than eight months away, Oxford city council and staff debated possible solutions to Oxford Fire Department’s ongoing financial deficit. Assistant city manager Jessica Greene presented these possible solutions to council members last Tuesday.

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NEWS

King library has a lot of books, but are students reading them?

By Shr-Hua Moore | March 16, 2024

On any given day, someone can wander into Miami University’s King Library to find students getting a snack at King Café, using the Makerspace on the third floor or resting before their next class. During midterms or finals week, it seems like every table has a student memorizing amino acids or writing a five-page paper.

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NEWS

The history of leafy greens and where to find them in Oxford

By Jim Rubenstein | March 16, 2024

Leafy greens, including spinach, Swiss chard and kale, are the principal local vegetables available this time of year at Oxford’s Farmers Market. Our local farmers have figured out how to grow leafy greens indoors when it is still too cold to plant outside. 

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NEWS

Kasey Turman elected Editor-in-Chief of The Miami Student

By Chloe McKinney | March 15, 2024

In just over a year, Kasey Turman, a junior journalism and political science major, went from being a new writer to the next Editor-in-Chief of The Miami Student.

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NEWS

Where to go when the rec center is too packed

By Joey Skolny | March 15, 2024

For students, making time for the gym is hard. Between writing papers, reading books and taking tests, those trying to squeeze in an hour at Miami University’s rec center will often find it absolutely packed.

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NEWS

Multiple burglaries and assaults in Oxford

By Adam Smith | March 14, 2024

Between March 4 and 11, Oxford police responded to 23 incidents, according to the Oxford Police Department’s report. 

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NEWS

‘I keep coming back’: Miami’s increase in demand for learning services

By Claire Weston and Taylor Stumbaugh | March 14, 2024

Across Miami University’s campus, the Rinella Learning Center and the Miller Center for Student Disability Services have seen an increase in students walking through their doors. Individual tutoring sessions, supplemental instruction and test proctoring are just a few things offered by Rinella, and all services are open to everyone. 

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NEWS

City council addresses the abundance of Airbnb's in Oxford; OATS trail moves into a revised Stage Five

By Olivia Patel | March 13, 2024

At the March 6 meeting, Oxford City Council pushed forward the advancement of the Oxford Area Trail System (OATS) into Stage V, while at the same time halting all development of new short-term rental homes within the city of Oxford.

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NEWS

With Aramark’s contract ending, Miami prepares to welcome Chartwell for campus dining

By Olivia Patel | March 10, 2024

When Miami University announced the end of its contract with Aramark dining services last September, many students and workers on Miami’s campus had mixed feelings about the change and what company would fill the role following the 2023-2024 school year.

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NEWS

ASG donates history to Miami’s Archives and brings changes to student org funding

By Grace Grover | March 8, 2024

Miami University’s Associated Student Government (ASG)  passed a resolution to donate the senate’s physical records to Miami’s archives in King Library at its March 5 meeting. 

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NEWS

A comprehensive guide to off-campus housing

By Liam Miller | March 8, 2024

College is a pivotal moment in a person’s life. As students start to become more independent, many choose to live off campus. However, the process can be overwhelming for those who have never had to look for housing before. The two primary off-campus housing options in Oxford are to either rent an apartment or rent a house. 

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NEWS

Ohio U.S. senator candidates debate abortion, Trump and more at Miami

By Olivia Patel and Taylor Stumbaugh | March 7, 2024

Three Republican candidates for Ohio’s U.S. Senate seat took the stage at Miami University on Wednesday, March 6, at 7 p.m. for the last debate ahead of the March 19 primary. The debate was held at the Gates-Abegglen Theater at the Center for Performing Arts and was broadcasted by WLWT News 5.  

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NEWS

Student Presidential and VP nominees debate campaign initiatives ahead of the election

By Grace Grover | March 7, 2024

Four candidates on two tickets made the case for why Miami University students should vote for them as student body president and vice president at a debate on March 5. 

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NEWS

Armed male arrested, door kicked down and man scammed in Oxford

By Adam Smith | March 7, 2024

Between Feb. 19 and Feb. 26, Oxford police responded to 15 incidents, according to the Oxford Police Department’s report. 

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FOOD

I wish Quesadilla Express had free shipping

By Abbey Elizondo | March 5, 2024

Abbey Elizondo tries Oxford's newest quesadilla restaurant.

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NEWS

Two tickets prepare for student body president election

By Kasey Turman | March 5, 2024

Spencer Mandzak and Patrick Houlihan will face Will Brinley and Babs Dwyer in the student body president election that will take place March 18-20.

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NEWS

The world of tarot and how one Miami academic adviser navigates it

By Taylor Stumbaugh | March 4, 2024

It was a random Wednesday night in February when I walked into Withrow Hall to get my tarot cards read. I wasn’t entirely sure what I was getting into, but I knew one thing for sure: I wanted Tracey Hayes to be the one to read them. 

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NEWS

ZYNs are buzzing: The rise of nicotine pouches at Miami

By Joey Skolny | March 4, 2024

ZYN nicotine pouches, or “Zyns” as they are referred to, are the newest craze in the world of nicotine delivery, and Miami students have developed a taste for the small white pouches. 

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NEWS

Painted robes exhibit highlights Myaamia art revitalization

By Stella Powers and Austin Smith | March 3, 2024

  The Myaamia people have been burdened with a series of forced removals, leaving behind their traditions, artwork and land. The “Reclaiming Stories” project is working to change that.