Oxford City Council approved a resolution to make parking Uptown free over Miami’s winter break and discussed the enforcement of Oxford’s snow route ordinance.
The first of 11 topics debated on the evening of Nov. 19 between the Miami University College Republicans and College Democrats was the role of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in K-12 and college. The two sides gathered for a debate in Wilks Theater, located in Armstrong Student Center.
Oxford City Council approved resolutions for various construction projects and purchasing new equipment, as well as said goodbye to two city council members during its meeting on Nov. 19.
Oxford City Council passed an anti-discrimination ordinance, welcomed a new Oxford police officer and discussed tax fund distribution during its meeting on Nov. 4.
Despite safety measures, vehicle-pedestrian collisions continue to occur in Oxford.
The Oxford City Council discussed the Oxford Community Arts Center (OCAC) and approved the application for a grant to construct a new skate park during its meeting on Oct. 21.
This year, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) rated 257 United States universities on their free speech. Miami University received a “D-” rating in free speech climate, ranking 69 out of 257.
The Oxford City Council discussed annexing land near the airport, hiring professional deer control services and contined the conversation on building a restroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park during its meeting on Oct. 7.
Miami students and community members alike have been using the skate park next to Oxford Commons for 24 years. But on Sept. 30, it shut down and will be replaced by pickle ball courts.