''The Miami Student'' is the official student-published

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, published weekly every Tuesday during the academic year. It claims to be the oldest university newspaper in the

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, claiming it was established in 1826. However, 1826 is the date of the establishment of Miami's first student-run periodical, ''The Literary Focus''. ''The Miami Student'' itself began publication on May 8, 1867. Starting in January 2017, the frequency of publication was reduced from twice a week (every Tuesday and Friday) to once a week.

Awards

In 2018, the newspaper received several awards from the

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. * Feature Writing (Large) 10,000+ Students
''FSB professor wants to "be everything"''
by Audrey Davis * General Column Writing (Large) 10,000+ Students
''Speaking up about mental health is key; Jodie Sweetin hits the mark with talk on addiction; 'Jim and Andy' and learning to live with your worst inner critic''
by Devon Shuman * Online News Reporting - ''A story of addiction and recovery'' by Laura Fitzgerald

References

External links

''The Miami Student'' online version

Online archive of issues of the ''Student'', 1867–present

''The Miami Student''
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