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The 4,300 incoming freshmen formed the Miami “M” at Yager Stadium at the start of the fall semester. Photo provided by Miami University

Miami University sees a positive trend in enrollment

December 13, 2019
Dates on which Talawanda High School will administer the ACT test in 2020. Image prepared by Josiah Collins

ACT to let students retake individual parts of test in 2020

December 6, 2019
A sign showing the Thanksgiving dinner with the time was on display in the lobby of Grace Pointe Church. Photo by Josiah Collins

Church hosts early Thanksgiving feast for community

November 22, 2019

Democratic debate takes on the issues, but no local participation

November 22, 2019
This chart shows how much teachers spend on class supplies out of their own money on average nationwide. Chart courtesy of the Economic Policy Institute.

Talawanda teachers empty wallets to support students

November 15, 2019
Camille Wimbush responding to a question from the audience at Monday’s “Protect the Vote” seminar. Photo by Josiah Collins

Advocate tells audience they are heard through their votes

October 31, 2019
More than 40 people gathered to watch the debate on television, on at the LaRosa’s in Oxford. Audience members showed their support for individual candidates as they came on screen, such as the woman in the front row waving a sign for Amy Klobuchar. Photo by Josiah Collins

Ohio Democratic debate draws locals to watch party

October 17, 2019
Vice President Joe Biden

Democratic debate in Ohio highlights top 12 candidates

October 10, 2019
A Bearacade door stop hangs on the wall of a Lakota classroom. Photo provided by Betsy Fuller

Lakota, Talawanda implement new safety measures

October 10, 2019

Miami Poli Sci chair outlines process to remove a president

September 26, 2019
About 30 Oxford area Democrats gathered at LaRosa’s  Thursday to watch the televised debate of Democratic presidential contenders. Photo by Lauren Shassere.

Democrats congregate in Oxford restaurant to watch presidential candidates in debate

September 12, 2019
Geneva Mommson and Remy Willocks give a first-place cha-cha performance. Photo by Josiah Collins

Oxford Seniors Set Dance Event Back on Track

May 2, 2019
Students, faculty and community members settle in to hear Kristan Hawkins, president of Student for Life of America, Thursday night. Photo by Josiah Collins

Simultaneous Events Represent Opposing Viewpoints on Abortion

April 25, 2019
Julia Koenig, president of the Miami chapter of F-WORD, led a Take Back the Night march in Oxford on Monday. Photo by Josiah Collins

‘Take Back the Night’ March Hails Beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 11, 2019
Cox listens to a question from an audience member in Hall Auditorium on Thursday. Photo by Josiah Collins

LGBTQ+ Figure Discusses Struggling with Identity

April 4, 2019

The 2019 Annual Arts Gala is Set to Return to Oxford This March

March 8, 2019
The cast of “The Revolutionists” bowed at the close of the show and received a standing ovation from the audience. Photo by Josiah Collins

All-Woman Cast Stages ‘The Revolutionists’

March 8, 2019
Bill Doan explains the different ways anxiety has affected his body. Photo by Josiah Collins

In “My Anxiety,” Performer Illustrates the Civil War in his Brain

March 1, 2019
Tammy Kernodle and The Company prepare to start the show at the Oxford Community Arts Center. Photo by Josiah Collins

Jazz Trio Earns Standing Ovation at Second Friday Concert

February 15, 2019
The new location of the Oxford Music Academic has bright, spacious lesson rooms. Photo by Josiah Collins

Studio Location Expands Offerings of Oxford Music Academy

February 1, 2019
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