In his State of the University address on Sept. 25, Miami University President Greg Crawford praised the improvements Miami made and introduced Miami Thrive, a new initiative to make Miami a leader in higher education.
Watkins’ “Speak No Evil” is a faithful adaptation, hitting the same beats as the Danish original. However, whereas the original ends on a decidedly bleaker note, Watkins adds a 20-minute-long final act.
Four years since COVID-19 upended daily life across the world, the conversation around the virus has shifted dramatically. Once at the forefront of nearly every discussion, COVID-19 seems to have settled in the background. Today, some people don’t take it as seriously as they once did.
For fans and followers of style, there is nothing quite comparable to fall fashion. Let’s talk about what we can expect to see around Oxford as we move further away from summer and continue to dive into fall.
This summer, several of my friends raved about season six of “Love Island: USA” and convinced me to watch it. Finally, at the end of the summer after the season ended, I went back to the beginning to see what all the fuss was about.
The 18-song track “Memoir of a Sparklemuffin” came out on Sept. 13. On “Sparklemuffin,” Waterhouse seems to discard the previous gloominess that was featured in “I Can’t Let Go” and her EPs, trading it with a new pop-punk persona.
This was one of many wholesome interactions between Green and his fans. Others at the mic requested video messages for their friends and family, while others told him his work helped them through personal struggles.
Much like a majority of Gen-Z, I mainly know her biggest hits like “Firework,” “Roar,” “I Kissed A Girl,” etc. Aside from the occasional “American Idol” clips, I do not keep track of Perry and her whereabouts.
Green didn’t stick to just the end of the world. Moderated by Rosemary Pennington, chair of the media, journalism and film department, Green took the audience on a whirlwind journey of topics, including his fascination with tuberculosis, his storied writing career, thoughts on book banning and his struggles with OCD.
Student Body President (SBP) Will Brinley and Student Body Vice President (SBVP) Babs Dwyer introduced themselves to new members of Miami University’s Associated Student Government (ASG) on Sept. 23. They talked about raising awareness around mental health, bringing together students from different backgrounds and the future of the accessibility map they proposed during their campaign.
Despite some Miami University students’ decision to study abroad for the fall 2024 semester, they will still have the opportunity to vote in the upcoming United States presidential election in November.
The League of Women Voters of Ohio (LWVO) brought the first voter registration roadshow to Miami University on Saturday, Sept. 21 during Oxford’s Oxtoberfest.
Carol Anderson, a graduate of Miami University, a historian, author and educator at Emory University received this year’s Freedom Summer Award. Miami University created the award to honor and recognize champions of civil rights, social justice and equality, according to its website.
Miami University collected $1.9 million during the 2023-2024 academic year from parking permit sales and citation fines, according to the Miami University Police Department (MUPD). In 2023, however, the City of Oxford collected only $980,000 from metered parking and citations.
Held annually, Oxtoberfest (a local play on the more widely known Oktoberfest) brings together local businesses and pseudo-German culture to create a vibrant atmosphere for anyone to participate in.
As the school year begins, Miami University students reacclimate themselves to classes, extracurriculars and sleep schedules. Amid the readjustment, there has been a noticeable change in the makeup of the student body; a change in the international student population.
Zorro, a three-month-old black lab, wagged his tail as he walked with his sitter, Laurel Logemann, toward Miami University’s Armstrong Student Center. Logemann would be spending the next few hours preparing him for his future service as a guide dog.
On the afternoon of Sept. 20, the Faculty Alliance of Miami (FAM) held a rally amidst slow-moving contract negotiations with university management. At the demonstration, students, faculty and community members all spoke, sharing inspiring words and stories.
The new semester brings busy dining halls, crowded sidewalks and large groups of traveling students. This year, however, the groups may linger longer than usual. Struggling to find a table at Maple Dining Hall or squeezing in the back of a lecture hall could be a long-term issue. Bethany Perkins, assistant vice president and director of admission, said that at the start of the term, Miami University reached 98% capacity for on-campus living students. This has caused complications that concern campus comfort and practicality.
Every Monday during the school year, Gavin Boling, a nine-year-old student at Kramer Elementary, stays after school for an extra couple hours.