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JANUS Forum panelists discuss upcoming election, future of the two-party system

Twice a year, the JANUS Forum brings two panelists from opposite sides of the political spectrum to Miami University’s campus to discuss a topic relevant to students and the broader community. This semester, the organization brought two former members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Susan Brooks and Stephanie Murphy, to speak on the future of the two-party system. 

New mural painting class looks to leave its mark on Newport

 In a class that goes far beyond the halls of Miami University’s Art Building, students hunch over their workspaces, collaborating on a semester-long project. The end goal? Create a mural for Newport on the Levee, a bustling entertainment hub across the river from Cincinnati. 

How one Miami alumnus replaced satellites with AI drones

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs such as Chat GPT continue to take the world by storm, more innovations are being introduced and the world is changing in large with it. Miami Alumnus Gowtham Raj Veeraswamy Premkumar, a recent graduate with a master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering, is no stranger to these technological advances.

Miami dining representatives speak to ASG senators about Chartwell transition, special election for Secretary of the Treasury announced

During the Oct. 15 Associated Student Government meeting, representatives from Miami Dining spoke to senators about the student and parent feedback and the transition from Aramark to Chartwell. 

9 things to do this October that are way better than waking up next to a traffic cone

  Here’s a list of things to do this fall instead of going to the bars.

Tappan Hall faces bed bugs scare

Miami’s Jewish community commemorates anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas attack

To commemorate the anniversary of Oct. 7, Jewish organizations at Miami University held an event to remember the lives lost and to call for the release of the 101 hostages still held by Hamas.

Students for Justice in Palestine hold its ‘Week of Rage’ following anniversary of the first Hamas attack

The national Students for Justice in Palestine plans its 'Week of Rage' to commemorate the anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks. 

Fake ID culture remains a key aspect of Miami’s social scene

It’s the summer before your first year of college, your first taste of freedom. You are excited to meet new people but it's also nerve-racking. Fitting in is your top priority.

Everything you need to know about cannabis and Miami’s rules and regulations

The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control legalized recreational cannabis for all Ohio residents over the age of 21 on Aug. 6.

Miami’s administration board discuss Miami’s future in the MAC

Miami University’s Associated Student Government (ASG) heard from members of the administration board during its weekly meeting on Oct. 1. admin members discussed the credit-hour cap, increasing mental health awareness, student accessibility resources and Miami’s future in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). Senators also went through voter registration training.

‘Shark Tank’ star Kevin O’Leary, ‘Mr. Wonderful,’ addresses packed audience during Anderson Distinguished Lecture series

On the evening of Oct. 1, students, faculty and community members gathered at Millett Hall to hear “Shark Tank” star and entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary’s lecture on the importance of diversification, the long-term effects of a global pandemic on business and how to be a successful leader.

Numerous driving violations include drunken scooter crash

Between Sept. 23 and Sept. 30, Oxford police responded to 17 incidents, according to the Oxford Police Department’s (OPD) reports.

Cleaning up Ohio’s voter rolls

On Jan. 23, Nancy Strzelecki sat in the second row of a Hamilton Board of Elections meeting. The meeting began like any other. Board member Gwen McFarlin called the meeting to order at 8:39 a.m., and all board and audience members who were able and willing rose for the Pledge of Allegiance, led by any and all active or retired military personnel present at the meeting.

Miami’s student body president and vice president discuss plans for the accessibility map

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.

‘Voting matters’: US embassy in Luxembourg educates students on how to vote while abroad

 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. 

‘I want to vote’: The League of Women Voters stop at Miami during its month-long trek across Ohio

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. 

Miami alumna to receive the annual Freedom Summer Award

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 parking permits and citations rake in $1.9 million last school year

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.

Oxford residents and Miami students enjoy Oxtoberfests’s annual celebration

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.