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Sharing secrets has a way of bringing people together

By Staff Writer | April 9, 2015

Ever since I was in high school, I have had a slight obsession with PostSecret books. I loved checking them out at the library and pouring through them with my friends. Some of the secrets were funny, some were sad, and some were just so absurd they made us wonder who on Earth had submitted them. For those of you who don't know, PostSecret is an organization started by Frank Warren in 2005 as a community art project. He began by walking around his neighborhood handing out blank postcards and encouraging strangers to write a secret and send it back to his home address. He has since received over a million secrets from people around the world and published six books.

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Letter to the Editor | Gun control is important to protect our campus

By Staff Writer | April 9, 2015

Jonathan Masters stated, "The debate over gun control in the United States has waxed and waned over the years, stirred by a series of incidents involving mass killings by gunmen in civilian settings." I am sure this has been on the minds of our parents and maybe a majority of the student body here at Miami University. Unfortunately, this is a real threat; the university is filled with people at all times of the day, and as we have seen on the news mass killings by a person using a gun at a college campus is a very real threat.

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Letter to the Editor | Universities help sexual assault victims in ways criminal courts are unable to

By Staff Writer | April 9, 2015

The staff of The Miami Student offered a majority opinion editorial in which they suggested wistfully that maybe these tough sexual assault issues should be punted to law enforcement. While I understand why this may seem the most logical solution to a complex problem, it reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of university processes and why they are needed.

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Letter to the Editor | Violence against women happens everywhere around the world

By Staff Writer | April 9, 2015

Miami was one of nearly 200 colleges to join President Obama's "It's On Us" campaign, which raises awareness to stop sexual violence and interpersonal violence on college campuses. This initiative encourages students across the country to speak out and take action against these crimes. Miami developed a weeklong program in March to promote this cause. As students, I don't think we fully grasp how blessed we are to live in a country that values and upholds our rights and liberties. "It's On Us" is a chance for our country to have an open dialogue about the prevalent issue of sexual violence.

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Letter to the Editor | Writer should be more open-minded on her Roman holiday

By Staff Writer | April 3, 2015

I studied abroad in Luxembourg from January to May 2014, and it was by far the greatest experience of my life. I grew into a self-sufficient and independent woman, made lifelong friends, and saw so many amazing and beautiful things in over 10 different countries; however, the most important part of my study abroad experience was the opportunity to experience cultures different from my own.

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Quit whining and love yourself, starting now

By Staff Writer | April 3, 2015

Yesterday afternoon, moments before my English 320 professor kindly suggested that I put my phone away during class and at least pretend to be interested in the ins and outs of Flash Fiction, I watched a video produced by the Dove Beauty campaign (the one that does a really good job of both spamming every major media outlet while also hardcore pulling at the heartstrings of millions of women, children and men nationwide).

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Letter to the Editor | Bishop Woods destruction hits too close to home

By Staff Writer | April 3, 2015

There has been major effort towards building on campus and I understand why this is necessary and desirable. I do not understand why some university officials decided to destroy Bishop Woods. Bishop Woods has been around since the start of the university in 1809 and contributes to Miami's unique charm. There used to be signs throughout the wildlife area saying, "Please … Help us maintain this area in a natural state by staying on the paths. Thank you!" We cannot keep the woods in its natural state if a lot of it is destroyed and the university kills many of its trees. As I was sitting in class in Upham Hall, I heard the piercing sound of numerous trees going through the wood chipper. All I could think in my head was, "Why?"

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