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Miami’s transfer students deal with extra adjustments relocating in pandemic

By Jake Ruffer | April 23, 2021

  Schneider, part of Miami’s class of 2022, is one of many students who transferred to Miami in the middle of the pandemic, which added new layers of difficulty to being the new student.  Transfer students have been trying to make the transition to Miami with most courses and extracurriculars happening online, and in-person socializing not exactly being encouraged. 

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Student organizations enjoy the outdoors one year after being sent home

By Alice Momany | April 21, 2021

The sun is shining, the weather is warming up and Miami University student organizations are slowly beginning to meet in-person.

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‘I think both me and the students were running out of steam’: Burnout felt across campus

By Laura Giaquinto and Cosette Gunter | April 20, 2021

After two and a half semesters of college via computer screen, some students are feeling the weight of the last year in the final stretch of this spring semester.

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Cannabis use on campus: it’s louder than you think

By Sean Scott | April 20, 2021

Regardless of university policy, students still use marijuana on their own terms.

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COVID dashboard weekly update

By Staff Report | April 20, 2021

Miami University’s COVID-19 dashboard listed an estimated 36 active student cases and three active employee cases as of April 15.

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ASG holds second round of cabinet elections

By Madeline Phaby | April 20, 2021

Miami University’s Associated Student Government (ASG) held elections for four cabinet positions at its April 13 meeting. It will hold its third and final round of elections at its April 20 meeting.

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A podcast to bridge differences

By Caroline Haubenstricker | April 17, 2021

 Hoping to spark conversation on dialogue across difference, Dean of Students Kimberly Moore started a podcast titled “We Need to Talk,” in collaboration with Miami University senior and Student Body Vice President Jessica von Zastrow. 

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‘We all care about our students’: parents writing letters to students in isolation

By Maggie Peña | April 16, 2021

  Upon arrival to the quarantine or isolation residence hall, students are met with, among many things, a care package. The bag includes snacks, art materials, a mug, a blanket and a personal touch — a handwritten note from a Miami family member. 

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Presidents Hall to be renamed Marcum Hall next fall

By Shr-Hua Moore | April 16, 2021

Students currently living in Presidents Hall on Miami University’s North Quad will be the last to live there — in name, at least. Presidents Hall will be renamed to Marcum Hall after the end of the spring semester.  

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Student Health Survey sees decrease in responses amid pandemic

By Henri Robbins | April 16, 2021

 While Rose Marie Ward would normally find herself visiting large, lecture-based courses to have Miami University students fill out the Student Health Survey, this year she relied entirely on email. 

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Miami hosts vaccine clinic for staff at Millett Hall

By Megan McConnell | April 13, 2021

Miami University hosted its first COVID-19 vaccine clinic for staff, including student employees, on Wednesday, April 7. The initial 1,000 Moderna doses were administered by TriHealth and provided by the state of Ohio at no cost to the recipients. 

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“I’m tired of being a statistic”: survivors share stories at Take Back the Night protest

By Lexi Whitehead | April 13, 2021

Chants of “Yes means yes, no means no, whatever we wear, wherever we go,” echoed down High Street as just less than 50 people marched in a Take Back the Night protest on Wednesday, April 7.

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The Miami Student wins nine first-place awards for collegiate journalistic work

By Taj Simmons | April 13, 2021

Reporters from The Miami Student took home nine first-place and five finalist awards for journalism work in the Mark of Excellence (MOE) regional competition. In total, 15 Student reporters won recognition.

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Amid student protest, Dan Harmon lecture canceled due to ‘scheduling conflict’

By Madeline Phaby | April 13, 2021

In a Friday, April 9 statement on its Instagram page, Miami University’s Lecture Series announced it canceled its event featuring Dan Harmon scheduled for Monday, April 12, amid controversy due to Harmon’s past sexual misconduct.

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ASG elects four new cabinet members, re-elects one

By Madeline Phaby | April 13, 2021

Miami University’s Associated Student Government (ASG) held elections for five cabinet positions at its April 6 meeting. Elections for the remaining six positions will be held at the April 13 meeting.

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Social workers continue to serve as behind-the-scenes heroes during the pandemic

By Laura Giaquinto | April 11, 2021

Over the past year, social workers have been adapting their efforts in the COVID climate. Social workers, an often unseen labor force, are involved with individuals and families behind the scenes in all aspects of life, from schools to child welfare to hospitals.

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Outdoor Pursuit Center receives grant for new Destination Wellness program

By Meta Hoge | April 10, 2021

The Miami University Outdoor Pursuit Center (OPC) received a grant in spring 2020 to offer a new program this spring called Destination Wellness.

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Miami University’s regional campuses introduce Fusion for fall 2021

By Alice Momany | April 9, 2021

Miami University’s Student Disability Services (SDS) is implementing a new program for students with learning disabilities and neurological disorders, called Fusion, at the regional campuses beginning fall 2021.

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Miami alumni earn high salaries in first year after graduating

By Julia Arwine | April 9, 2021

Miami University ranks second-best among Ohio universities for the salaries of alumni with bachelor’s degrees in the first year after graduation, according to a recent list released by GradReports, which analyzes data collected by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Finding a roommate in a pandemic

By Taj Simmons | April 9, 2021

With Miami University announcing a mostly in-person fall semester, some students are resorting to Facebook groups to find housing  for the 2021-2022 school year.