Preble County • October 30, 2025
Good morning, Preble County. The hallways of academic governance are buzzing with drama as Miami University's Senate narrowly avoids dissolution. What began as a controversial resolution to disband the body evolved into a passionate defense of shared governance, with the Senate now working on reforms rather than facing elimination. The showdown represents a microcosm of the ongoing debates about institutional power structures happening across Ohio's higher education landscape.
Beyond governance battles, a powerful call for everyday compassion comes from student Whitney Wilson-Harris, who reminds us that navigating campus with a disability shouldn't be made harder by thoughtless actions. Meanwhile, Miamisburg school board candidates Ann Niess and Shelbi Nunery are taking the high road after being unexpectedly thrust into political crossfire, rejecting an unsolicited endorsement and the negative campaign tactics that came with it — proving that local politics doesn't always have to follow the divisive national playbook.
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🏛️ University Senate fights for survival amid student government dissolution debate. The debate began when ASG considered a resolution to disband the University Senate, prompting Vice Chair Nathan French to defend the body's importance. French acknowledged the Senate needs reform but argued dismantling it would set a dangerous precedent for higher education governance across Ohio. After French's remarks, resolution author Nicholas Barry decided not to introduce the legislation that night. The University Senate is scheduled to vote on revisions to its enabling act at its next meeting on November 3.
♿ Campus kindness costs nothing, but means everything to disabled students. Miami University student Whitney Wilson-Harris shares her frustrating experiences navigating campus with a disability. She describes able-bodied students filling elevators, occupying ADA bathroom stalls, and blocking accessible bus entrances. Wilson-Harris isn't asking for special treatment—just consideration for the accommodations she genuinely needs. Her message is simple: small acts of awareness can make a significant difference in the daily lives of those with disabilities.
🏫 School board candidates reject unsolicited endorsement from political group. Miamisburg school board hopefuls Ann Niess and Shelbi Nunery are distancing themselves from Ohioans United for Public Education, which endorsed them without permission while running attack ads against conservative opponents. Both candidates emphasized their commitment to running positive campaigns and expressed disappointment at being associated with negative tactics. The non-partisan race, featuring five candidates competing for three seats, has become politically charged with involvement from both left and right-leaning organizations. November's election will determine which political faction controls the board.
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