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A student sits in the Tech Support Lounge, which replaced Cafe Lux at the beginning of the year.
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Workday begins its second phase

After more than six months of using Workday for human resources and payroll, Miami University is beginning its second phase of the Workday transition from BannerWeb and Buyway.


Fisher Hall, formerly the main building of The Oxford Retreat, was purchased in 1927 by Miami University.
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How Cook Field became a place of recreation and community

Before Miami University bought the land where Cook Field sits today, The Oxford Retreat took up the prime real estate. The Retreat, founded in 1882, was an asylum for people with mental and nervous disorders and people with drug addictions. It was run by a man named Dr. Harvey Cook, who is the namesake for Cook Field.  


Secretary of the Treasury Hunter Rode presents the Internal Operating Budget (IOB) for the spring semester to senators.
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ASG debates Internal Operating Budget items

Miami University’s Associated Student Government (ASG) discussed its Internal Operating Budget (IOB) and denied certain funding for the spring semester during its meeting on Feb. 25. Senators also listened to a presentation on sustainability at Miami and elected a new parliamentarian. 


Students play football in the warm weather on Feb. 26. Cook Field is home to a variety of intramural sports.
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Survey responses go against committee’s recommendations

A site survey committee made up of Miami University faculty, staff and alumni recommended a proposed new multi-use arena be built on Cook Field despite the location not being preferred in survey responses. The recommendation was unanimously decided by the committee.


The R-silience app serves as a "Zillow for recovery homes," allowing individuals to tailor results to fit their needs
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This Miami-based app is like Zillow for recovery homes

 For people recovering from a substance use disorder, reentering society can feel like suddenly being forced to live your life with your non-dominant hand, only 30 times harder. It’s a slow, often frustrating process that is only exacerbated by being constantly surrounded by people who can’t relate to you. 


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The feelings behind Miami’s sorority LLC

Hailey Roth came to Miami University last fall excited about the many opportunities of college life. A local to Bethesda, Maryland, Roth saw college as her opportunity to break out of her hometown mold and start something new: a new living situation, different classes, a fresh environment and most importantly, new friends.

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