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The Pioneering History of Miami Climbing
Rock climbing is statistically one of the fastest growing sports in the United States, with the number of participants around the country estimated to be upwards of 6 million. Climbing gyms, the figurative hubs of the sport’s advancement and popularity, currently exist in practically every major metropolitan area. More globally, a World Cup circuit of…
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Bridget Stafford: A 2026 President’s Distinguished Service Award Recipient
In an effort to recognize outstanding service to the campus and the community, the following awards are made available to undergraduate students through a grant from the Miami University Family Fund. Miami University honors 15-20 seniors and recent graduates with the President’s Distinguished Service Award every year. The prestigious award is reserved for students whose…
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National Champion Club Boxer
Amari Jenkins, a junior on the Miami University club boxing team just won a national title. The National Collegiate Boxing Association National Championships were held from April 9th-11th in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jenkins qualified to compete at nationals through a regional championship held a month prior. Prior to this event he trained every day, sometimes…
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Why Horseback Riding: Hannah Leon’s Story
“Ever since I was a little girl, horseback riding has held a special place in my heart. My mom often told stories about her own days at the barn” says Hannah Leon, a current senior who took SLM 150E, beginners horseback riding. Hannah’s mom spoke about her experiences while taking horseback riding all four years…
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Life of a MUET Member: Annika Nyberg
“Returning for my second year on Miami University’s Equestrian Team (MUET) feels like coming home” says Annika Nyberg, a current sophomore MUET member. Last year, as a freshman, Annika nervously stepped into the world of intercollegiate horse showing, unsure of what to expect. Now, entering her second season, there’s comfort and excitement in reuniting with…
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Student Staff Spotlight on Sara Foley
Sara Foley is one of the Group Fitness Student Managers this year at the Rec. Being a Student Manager means some days she teaches fitness classes and other days she works on grassroots marketing through the Group Fitness social media accounts. Preparing to teach a class includes creating the music playlist and planning the different…
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Student Staff Spotlight on Chloe Wright
Chloe is a motivated and enthusiastic student manager, who was promoted to her current position just three months after she started working. Her Rec journey started her freshman year and since then, she has made her mark in all areas with her hard-working and positive personality. Sadly though, she will be graduating this upcoming spring,…
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Student Staff Spotlight on Owen Bressler
Senior Owen Bressler is one of our Rec student managers majoring in Small Business Commerce and is part of the Miami University ROTC program. Owen has been working at the Rec since the summer of 2015 where he started as customer service staff. Now as a student manager his job consists of cross-training between all…
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Beginning a New Chapter: A Closing Interview with Gabby Kinnamon
Gabby Kinnamon has been the Assistant Director of Club Sports here at Miami University Recreation for three years. While at the Rec, she oversaw 55 teams and 1,500 athletes, ranging from their daily operations to facility bookings. Additionally, she was in charge of the Youth Gymnastics Program which consists of recreational classes and training for…
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Student Staff Spotlight on Meg Rux
Hometown: Chicago, IL Majors: International Studies and Strategic Communication Minors: Spanish and International Business Meg Rux, a senior graduating in a few weeks, is one of our most loved group fitness instructors at the Rec. This year, she had the honor of being voted Group Fitness Instructor of the Year by her peers. She is…