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The Phi Delt Gates in front of Slant Walk

Slant Walk Green among potential locations for Millett replacement, university committee says

The green space next to Slant Walk is one of several locations Miami University may be considering to construct a new arena, according to members of the university's Campus Planning Committee.

Hundreds of dessert plates on a table in the Oxford Seniors building

How to celebrate Thanksgiving in Oxford this year

From ice skating to enjoying a community meal with friends and family, Oxford has no shortage of ways for you to celebrate Thanksgiving this year.

The Old Townie: Thanks for our empathies

Oxford has no shortage of nonprofit organizations to give to this holiday season. While Miami University receives plenty of high-profile donations, columnist Steve Schnabl writes that residents and alumni alike should consider giving to smaller local nonprofits.

A newspaper advertisement for a Simon & Garfunkel performance at Millett Hall

Save Millett: Arena over troubled water

With Miami University considering demolishing Millett Hall to build a new arena, Oxford Free Press Board Secretary Richard Campbell looks back at one iconic performance in the arena.

An Oxford Police Car sits outside the police station

Halloween weekend crime on downward trend from previous years, OPD says

Halloween celebrations stretched over two weekends this year, but local law enforcement says the festivities were quieter than previous years.

Upham Hall seen through the trees on Miami University's Academic Quad

Miami students get in on polling business for 2024 election

Miami University students got to try their hands at polling ahead of the 2024 election and will spend time analyzing their findings during the rest of the fall semester.

Upham Hall seen through the trees on Miami University's Academic Quad

Miami University survey finds Trump up by three points in final days of election

A recent survey of more than 850 registered voters in Ohio found Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris by three points in the state. In the senate race, incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown maintained a narrow lead over Republican challenger Bernie Moreno.