Campus & Community

Marginalized groups voice fears over Supreme Court nomination

In 1973, the Supreme Court ruled on Roe v. Wade. In 2015, it ruled on Obergefell v. Hodges. These two landmark cases ruled that women had the right to have an abortion, and same-sex couples had the right to marriage. With the appointment of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, many marginalized students at Miami University are now fearful that these decisions could be overturned. 

ASG’s secretary for off-campus affairs resigns

 In an Oct. 25 letter addressed to the executive cabinet of Miami University’s Associated Student Government (ASG), Megan Hess, ASG’s secretary for off-campus affairs, resigned from her position. Hess’ resignation will be effective Nov. 10, provided someone is elected to replace her. 

College Democrats and College Republicans look toward post-election future

Students talk fears, hopes and concerns for 2020 election

 With Election Day comes nationwide bated breath. 

“The most selfless man I’ve ever known”: Remembering former Miami vice president Richard Nault

Richard Nault, former honors program director and vice president of student affairs, died last Wednesday, Oct. 21. 

Group work during a pandemic comes with some good, some bad

Despite the many changes Miami University students and professors have made inside the classroom because of COVID-19, group work has remained. Both students and faculty have faced hurdles when it comes to working collaboratively, but there may be benefits as well. 

Dining halls face employee shortages

Miami University students are constantly rushing between classes, clubs, jobs, social events, sleeping and eating. Lunch or dinner for students often means sprinting to their dining hall of choice and grabbing a quick meal between Zoom calls. 

Letting the mask of responsibility slip

Despite City Council's face covering ordinance and Miami University President Greg Crawford's presidential request, Oxford businesses are still reporting problems with customers not covering their faces indoors.  

Veteran and first-time voters share their thoughts on the upcoming presidential election

With Election Day quickly approaching, first-time and veteran voters alike are acknowledging that this is an election drastically different than its predecessors.   

Bell Tower Commons closed indefinitely

Bell Tower Commons is closed for at least the rest of the fall semester, barring a new spike in remain-in-room students (RIR). According to an email sent to the employees that work at Bell, due to the decrease in Level 4 dorm floors, the dining hall was no longer drawing enough students to remain open.  

Miami hosts first Ohio college COVID-19 blood plasma drive

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Miami University has teamed up with Hoxworth Blood Center to host the first-ever blood plasma drive at an Ohio university, according to Alecia Lipton, Hoxworth’s director of public relations. 

A royal duo 50 years in the making

Seniors Keresa Murray and Tre King were elected this year’s Love and Honor Cup winners, making history as Miami University’s first ever Black duo to win the award — exactly 50 years after Miami’s first Black homecoming queen was crowned. 

Three Miami football players, one other charged in relation to Theta Chi fight

Nearly three weeks after the incident was initially reported to the Oxford Police Department (OPD), four men have been charged in relation to the fight outside the Theta Chi fraternity house that resulted in multiple injuries, according to a Facebook post from OPD.

ASG passes resolution requiring more orgs to complete DEI training

Miami University’s Associated Student Government (ASG) passed a resolution to require more student organizations to complete inclusive leadership training in order to receive funding at its Oct. 20 meeting. 

“A Message to the Miami Community”: How Miami University talks to students about COVID-19

When Miami University President Greg Crawford announced the return of residential students and face-to-face classes in a Sept. 9 email, he started a trend of conflicting messages about the state of the COVID-19 pandemic on Miami’s Oxford campus.

Miami students and academic advisors prepare for spring scheduling amidst pandemic

On Wednesday, Oct. 21, Sophia Blatnik and other sophomore architecture majors met virtually with Gretchen Radler, the assistant dean and divisional advisor of the College of Creative Arts, to discuss scheduling for the spring semester.  

Miami University makes parking permit free to employees this academic year

 Miami University will not charge employees for parking permits for this academic year, according to the university’s news website.  

ASG endorses creation of dog park on campus

Miami University’s Associated Student Government (ASG) passed a resolution supporting the creation of a service dog park on campus at its Oct. 13 meeting. 

Mask off, mouth open, tongue out: One woman’s experience with Miami’s COVID testing system

I received the all-too-familiar email on a Monday evening. 

University of Dayton student dies from COVID-19 complications

It is unclear whether the student contracted the virus at the university or after returning home for remote learning in mid-September.