"Behind the vague wording, the true intentions are to provide more protection for the accused person in cases of sexual violence. It rules that schools can only investigate a case if it involves 'severe and pervasive sexual violence.'"
"Throughout the years, Miami’s chapter of Students For Justice in Palestine (SJP) has hosted numerous fundraisers for humanitarian aid in Gaza, protests and encampments. Advocacy has been difficult, however, as many students – especially those who have recently immigrated to the U.S. – hesitate to show their support for Palestine in the wake of governmental opposition."
"No, it’s not what we’re used to at home, but these establishments feed thousands of people per day, and that in itself is a gargantuan task. That being said, there are some structural changes Miami could adopt to make eating at school a little less painful."
"Most people can identify the familiar pattern of our higher education training: study, memorize, spit out, rinse and repeat. But somewhere along the way, what was meant to be the foundation became the forum, and what was meant to be the means became the method. Much like a search engine and its results, we have become information generators, automating and bending to what is prompted of us."
"Objectively, the OPD officers do a great job of keeping Oxford a safe community for both students and townies with minimal amounts of large-scale crime, like assaults and robberies. Most of the crimes that occur here end in misdemeanor or traffic charges."
"Universities are meant to be places of learning, where students become more adaptable to the ever-changing world. Now, it feels as though universities are viewed as job factories, where students enter for the sole purpose of employment. While the acquisition of a job after graduation is a huge factor for attending college, oftentimes it can cloud passion. "
"In my years on campus, I’ve had concepts taught and drilled into my head. I could do a mass balance on a system in my sleep now, just with how much practice I’ve had with them. Junior year and senior year, understand that you know these concepts, and they challenge you to bring them all together as one."
"It makes me uncomfortable, which leads me to raise my hand, which leads me to answer my fifth question in a row, which leads the class (and possibly the professor) to think I’m some unbearable brown-noser who loves the sound of her own voice."
"Years of loud sounds and trouble concentrating can eventually affect Miami’s esteemed national ranking if students begin to receive lower grades due to impaired focus. All of these “what ifs” and “maybes” could be avoided if Miami leaves Millett Hall in its current location."
"In order for first years at Miami to have a more seamless transition to college life, The Hub needs to be reorganized. The website needs a better browsing experience that is automatically listed in the way the clubs are sorted during the Mega Fair."
"Despite many of the stereotypes that circulate about Miami and its students, my experience has been the opposite of what I feared. I’ve found acceptance, respect, joy and even the ability to express my political opinions, which is something I didn’t feel exactly safe doing in my hometown."
"There are moments in college, especially in Greek life, when the gap between who you thought you were and who you actually are gets exposed. For me, that moment came when I was forced to decide whether to protect my own comfort or to stand for something larger than myself."
"I don’t have the background of a typical junior, but I’m still expected to graduate in two or three years regardless, entering the workforce a bit out of my wits. It makes me think: is it worth making connections or new friendships, knowing that it won’t be long until I graduate again? Do I have enough time?"
"The first semester on campus is supposed to be the time of making friends and finding your place. However, cell phones and AI have reduced our ability to make creative efforts at conversation."
"When paired with a series of ultranationalist executive orders, Trump's war against DEI becomes more than just an attempt to “reform” higher education – it’s a targeted attack on minority groups all across the United States."
"This past week, I had the opportunity to interview four Miami students from diverse academic backgrounds to gain a deeper understanding of how real-world students perceive AI in their respective fields, and its potential implementation at the college level."
"Kirk was shot because he made it his life mission to foster open dialogue with college students across the country. Anyone, of any belief system, could approach the microphone and debate any topic of their choice."
"Today, we hear 'differently abled' instead of 'disabled.' Died became 'deleted' (or in the case of the FBI, 'neutralized'). So, where did soft language come from?"
"From the first question he answered, it was clear the crowd was unhappy with him. Throughout the event, many of his statements were met with angry boos, shouts and accusations of dishonesty and cowardice."