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Though Ohioans aged 50 and older became eligible for vaccination, many still waited in line for hours in hopes of getting leftovers.
NEWS

Miami community anticipates vaccination as Ohio increases eligibility

By Jake Ruffer | March 24, 2021

Eligible patients can make appointments with Primary Health Solutions (PHS) to be vaccinated at the middle school, but they weren’t the ones waiting out in the fog on Wednesday. People lined up as early as 9:30 a.m. in hopes of receiving leftover doses of the vaccine when the site finished administering to people with appointments. 

SilverSneakers is a free program that allows local seniors to exercise and find community at Miami's rec center.
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Seniors join SilverSneakers at three Oxford locations

By Megan McConnell | March 21, 2021

SilverSneakers is a free program offered through qualifying Medicare Advantage plans for seniors 65 years and older. According to SilverSneakers’ official website, members receive access to online workouts, more than 17,000 gyms and community centers, fitness classes, a fitness app and discounts on health-related items.

NEWS

COVID-19 influenced Miami students to take a gap year

By Hailey Qualls | March 20, 2021

For those taking gap years, financial strains leading to experiential learning are often the main cause, the New York Times reported. Many students across the country are struggling to pay tuition and do not want to spend such high amounts for a reduced college experience.

Bar 1868 may be underground, but to the dedicated staff, the establishment is larger than life.
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The magic of Bar 1868

By Grace Killian | March 20, 2021

The environment at 1868 doesn’t just come from its exposed brick walls or neon signs. With every drink served or party sat at a table, the staff brings an extra special touch to the underground bar. 

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Women with ADHD struggle with studies, often go unnoticed

By Rachel Dimeff | March 19, 2021

Being a student with ADHD poses a number of hurdles, especially in the era of online learning. Female students in particular also face issues centered around diagnoses and ADHD awareness.  These female Miamians discuss what it's like to juggle the duties of a college student with the challenges of living with ADHD. 

OPINION

5 Great Environmental E-Newsletters To Spice up Your Inbox

By GreenHawks Media | March 19, 2021

As busy college students, I’m sure our day to day email inboxes all look pretty similar- a slew of Canvas notifications, club meeting reminders, and campus updates. Naturally, sorting through all this mail to distinguish what’s important and what's not can be time consuming and frustrating. While email is a convenient and quick mode of communication, it has developed into a chore for many of us. 

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NEWS

COVID campuses: how different schools respond to the pandemic

By Lexi Whitehead | March 19, 2021

  While the decision to send all Ohio students home last spring was made by Gov. Mike DeWine, it was up to individual colleges on how they wanted to proceed in the 2020-2021 school year. How do Miami University’s COVID policies and case numbers match up against other schools in Ohio, like Bowling Green State University (BGSU) and the University of Cincinnati (UC)?

FOOD

ASG asks students to “pick their portion”

By Reagan Rude | March 19, 2021

  Miami University’s Associated Student Government (ASG) launched an initiative earlier this month to reduce food waste in campus dining halls by asking students to “pick their portion.” Dining halls across campus now display stickers on the glass in front of food stations prompting students to be specific about the amount of food they wish to receive. Options include double, full and half-portions, as well as “just a taste.”

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