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Members of Alpha Delta Phi, Miami’s oldest fraternity on campus, hung a banner outside their chapter house on South Campus Avenue in support of Charlie Kirk following his assassination.

Turning Point members host vigil in wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death

By Olivia Patel | September 11, 2025

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, a singular shot found its way onto the screens of millions of college students across America – including at Miami University. Charlie Kirk, right-wing activist and loyalist to President Donald Trump, was assassinated in front of a crowd of about 3,000 college students at Utah Valley University, who gathered to watch him debate young voters as part of his “Prove Me Wrong” series on the The American Comeback Tour.

The 2024 naturalization ceremony on Hamilton’s regional campus brought in people from around the region.

Miami’s annual Citizenship and Democracy Week to have Pulitzer Prize-nominated play from Broadway

By Taylor Stumbaugh | September 7, 2025

People lined the sidewalks around Oxford Memorial Park.

‘This is not the country I grew up in’: Oxford community protests current administration

By Shannon Mahoney | April 9, 2025

Students held flags and signs as they protested in front of Lewis Place.

‘We are the future generation of advocates’: Students protest Senate Bill 1

By Shannon Mahoney | March 19, 2025

A student uses a gender-neutral bathroom before the name changed in Armstrong this past February.

‘How much more are we gonna have to tolerate?’: Miami reacts to Senate Bill 104

By Taylor Stumbaugh | March 16, 2025

Many students endured the TikTok blackout over J-Term.

The TikTok blackout: Why it happened and what Miami students think

By Isabella Olivas | February 1, 2025

Latest stories

More than 30 voters lined up at Kramer Elementary at 6:30 a.m. to vote on Nov. 5.

NEWS

Campaigning is over, the polls are open: What does voting look like in Oxford?

By Staff Report | November 5, 2024

Miami University students and Oxford residents are getting out to the polling locations in Oxford, Ohio. The Student will follow multiple polling locations throughout the day.

Voters show up to Kramer Elementary School, one of the three polling locations, to vote on items such as Oxford City Council seats and Issues 1 and 2.

NEWS

Issue 1 promises to shake up Ohio’s political atmosphere forever

By Nick McNeil | November 1, 2024

Republican dominance of Ohio politics could be in danger if voters choose a new way of apportioning power in the state this November. Reformers are pushing for major changes in the process of drawing the state’s legislative and congressional districts, also known as redistricting.

U.S. House Representatives Susan Brooks and Stephanie Murphy spoke at JANUS Forum on Oct. 16 about the two party system.

NEWS

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

By Anna Reier | October 20, 2024

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.

During the Q&A session following the individual speeches, Moreno and Ramaswamy talked about policy and the future of the conservative movement

NEWS

Ben Shapiro, Vivek Ramaswamy and Bernie Moreno visit Miami Republicans ahead of 2024 election

By Austin Smith | October 12, 2024

Miami University’s College Republicans hosted influential conservative voices such as Ben Shapiro, former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and Ohio Senate candidate Bernie Moreno at the Future Leaders Forum on Thursday, Oct. 10.

NEWS

Local League of Women Voters discuss proposed redistricting amendment

By Anna Reier | August 30, 2024

On the evening of Aug. 28, the League of Women Voters of Oxford (LWVO) held an informational session about a proposed constitutional amendment that would implement a 15-member redistricting commission composed of “citizens, not politicians.”

Senior political science student Harrison Crone leads the Miami University improv group, Sketched Out.

NEWS

The politics of comedy: How one senior found his passion through improv

By Alice Momany | May 12, 2024

Although Harrison Crone has attended Miami University for four years, he didn’t start calling himself a “Miami student” until he was in his second year.

The organization "Created Equal" stands outside Armstrong Student Center to advocate their pro-life stance

NEWS

First Amendment continues to protect Miami students

By Taylor Stumbaugh | May 5, 2024

College students across America are protesting, rallying and supporting activism movements on their campuses with threats of arrest looming over them. To do these acts of assembly, protesters on college campuses often rely on the First Amendment to support their actions, whether that’s holding up signs or more noticeable acts like encampments or volatile language.

Nyah Smith and Jules Jefferson celebrated with friends and supporters after winning Student Body President and Vice President, respectively.

NEWS

As the academic year comes to an end, Associated Student Government members reflect on their time in office

By Stella Powers | April 25, 2024

As the 2023-2024 academic year nears its end, the current Associated Student Government (ASG) staff members will step down from their positions and incoming staff will take over.

Mulvaney and Muller debate election financing while junior political science student and JANUS Forum member Grace Gaston moderates.

NEWS

JANUS Forum guests debate role of money in politics ahead of 2024 general election

By Raquel Hirsch | April 21, 2024

The Department of Political Science hosted Mick Mulvaney, former President Donald Trump's chief of staff, and Tiffany Muller, president of End Citizens United and Let America Vote, on April 15 for the spring 2024 JANUS Forum. This semester, the forum was entitled “Bought and Paid For? Money, Speech, and Elections in America.”

NEWS

Oxford resident Tom Cooke runs for Ohio Senate

By Harry Hittle | April 19, 2024

The Ohio State Senate may have an Oxford “townie” sitting in its chamber next year.

Jon Stewart has returned to "The Daily Show" after nine years.

ENTERTAINMENT

Jon Stewart is ready for this election season, are you?

By Abbey Elizondo | March 11, 2024

Jon Stewart is exactly who we need for this upcoming election season.

David Pepper, the former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party, discusses the future of democracy in Ohio.

NEWS

Former chair of the state Democratic Party speaks on the future of democracy

By Alice Momany | October 12, 2023

David Pepper, the former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party, discussed the threat to democracy in the United States and why Ohioans need to start making elected officials take accountability to ensure voter interests are kept at the forefront.

The class of 2024 has had two eras of their life align perfectly with the American election calendar. Each presidency was incredibly formative for students.

OPINION

Framed by the presidency: What it’s like having your life surrounded by politics

By Devin Ankeney | September 19, 2023

As a member of the high school class of 2020 and the college class of 2024, I’ve had a weird upbringing that’s been framed by the presidency of the time.

On Sept. 16, 1980, The Miami Student ran an editorial speculating that Ronald Reagan was a muppet.

NEWS

ON THIS DAY: Reagan a muppet, student fees up and more in 1980 issue of The Miami Student

By Staff Report | September 16, 2023

Was Ronald Reagan a muppet? One former writer at The Miami Student thought so, writing an editorial on the subject in the Sept. 16, 1980 print edition.

Politics

Turning Point members host vigil in wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death

Miami’s annual Citizenship and Democracy Week to have Pulitzer Prize-nominated play from Broadway

‘This is not the country I grew up in’: Oxford community protests current administration

‘We are the future generation of advocates’: Students protest Senate Bill 1

‘How much more are we gonna have to tolerate?’: Miami reacts to Senate Bill 104

The TikTok blackout: Why it happened and what Miami students think

Latest stories

Campaigning is over, the polls are open: What does voting look like in Oxford?

Issue 1 promises to shake up Ohio’s political atmosphere forever

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

Ben Shapiro, Vivek Ramaswamy and Bernie Moreno visit Miami Republicans ahead of 2024 election

Local League of Women Voters discuss proposed redistricting amendment

The politics of comedy: How one senior found his passion through improv

First Amendment continues to protect Miami students

As the academic year comes to an end, Associated Student Government members reflect on their time in office

JANUS Forum guests debate role of money in politics ahead of 2024 general election

Oxford resident Tom Cooke runs for Ohio Senate

Jon Stewart is ready for this election season, are you?

Former chair of the state Democratic Party speaks on the future of democracy

Framed by the presidency: What it’s like having your life surrounded by politics

ON THIS DAY: Reagan a muppet, student fees up and more in 1980 issue of The Miami Student

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