🚻 Ohio's bathroom law sparks rebellion in Miami University dorms. Senate Bill 104, requiring people to use restrooms matching their birth gender, has led to protest and frustration in Miami's LGBTQIA+ Living Learning Community. Students immediately tore down new gender-specific signs placed over previously gender-neutral bathrooms, viewing it as a betrayal of their promised safe space. While Miami officials say they must comply with state law, they're also trying to support affected students by mapping single-use facilities across campus. Other Ohio universities have faced similar challenges, with the University of Cincinnati apologizing after labeling bathrooms for "biological men."
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📝 A journalism student found her true calling at The Miami Student. Abandoning her zoology dreams, she discovered her passion for writing at Miami University's student newspaper. Starting as a staff writer covering entertainment, she climbed the ranks to become culture editor while forming deep bonds with her newsroom colleagues. The paper became the centerpiece of her college experience, providing not just professional growth but a community where she felt she naturally belonged. As graduation approaches, she reflects gratefully on how the newspaper shaped her identity and future career path.
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🏟️ Miami's new arena faces sustainability test amid carbon neutrality goals. The university plans to replace Millett Hall with a facility on Cook Field that must align with its 2040 carbon neutrality commitment. Officials are exploring geothermal systems, possible solar panels, and energy reduction strategies for the arena. Construction emissions and a potential private hotel development may fall outside Miami's emissions tracking boundaries. Final approval for the project is expected in late 2025 or early 2026, with sustainability details still evolving.
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