🚌 Level 27 residents lose promised campus transportation after management change. The apartment complex abruptly ended its 20-minute shuttle service to Miami University, replacing it with a less frequent hourly BCRTA bus stop. Students like Savannah Higley now face difficult commutes, with many having chosen Level 27 specifically for its transportation amenities. The management switch from Blue Vista Capital to Rise Select has brought additional unwelcome changes, including new parking fees and maintenance communication issues. Some students have resorted to biking 12-20 minutes to campus, navigating hills and traffic as they adapt to the unexpected service reduction.
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🗳️ Four candidates battle for two Middletown city council seats. The race features a mix of political veterans and newcomers, including incumbent Paul Lolli (former city manager) and former councilman Joe Mulligan, alongside first-time candidates Scotty Robertson and Larri Silas. Each candidate brings different priorities: Lolli focuses on economic development and public safety, Mulligan emphasizes infrastructure, Robertson highlights quality of life concerns, and 22-year-old Silas advocates for youth and housing affordability. Early voting begins October 7, with the voter registration deadline set for October 6.
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🎓 College majors face mounting pressure from economics and enrollment declines. Miami University students like "Jane Smith" are struggling with major choices amid program cuts tied to the school's budget model RCM 4.0. The model allocates funding based on post-graduation earnings, disproportionately affecting humanities departments with historically lower salaries. This financial pressure coincides with a national structural decrease in college-age students following the 2008 recession. Experts recommend students focus on developing versatile skills rather than fixating on specific majors in this changing higher education landscape.
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