Electric Root Festival thrives despite stormy weather
Despite a rainy day forcing festivities inside, the Electric Root Festival still managed to draw a crowd to celebrate Black arts and culture.
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Oxford and Miami unions, citizens hold May Day rally on labor rights and Trump
Union rights advocates from Miami University and Oxford alike gathered Uptown in Oxford to celebrate May Day with a rally for fair labor practices and against certain policies under the Trump administration.
As Miami proposes new structure for language programs, educators worry about priorities
As language program enrollment declines nationally, Miami University is considering rolling six separate language majors under a united degree program. Despite this, language proficiency is essential for employers and national security.
Best of Oxford: Local businesses excel in Journal-News’ Best of Butler County contest
More than a dozen Oxford businesses were named as winners and finalists in the Journal-News' 2025 Best of Butler County contest, including seven first place finishes.
Letter to the Editor: Miami University must stand up for democracy
Miami University graduate Rebecca Evans writes that the university should resist pressure from the Trump administration to reshape higher education.
Miami to disband diversity-focused centers following passage of state higher education bill
Miami will cease operations for multiple offices and centers ahead of the effective date of Senate Bill 1, a state law which targets diversity efforts at higher education institutions.
Major police presence in Oxford for 'active event' April 15
A strong police presence is responding to an "active event" at an apartment complex near Locust and High Street in Oxford.