Kate Byers

The last day of classes is this coming Friday: May 3rd.

The Miami University Student Foundation wants to celebrate seniors on their last day of class with a send-off at the Phi Delt Gates. Seniors are welcome to sign a banner that will appear at Commencemnt, May 11th.

There will also be free Miami sunglasses and a photobooth. Take everything in as your last week as students!

The older you get, the more you value the primary female role model in your life. Whether that is your mom, grandma, stepmom, or someone else, the time to honor that woman is quickly approaching. Sometimes it’s tricky to choose something for mom that works in your college student budget, so here are some ideas to make that search easier. All of the options are $50 or less.

1. Send her flowers

Surprise her with flowers from a company like proflowers.com. They have tons of bouquets to choose from in every budget, plus you get to select a vase to go with it. This adds a personal touch if your mom really loves purple or wants blue to match the colors in her kitchen. My favorite selection is this bouquet of two dozen brightly colored roses for $32.96.

2. Take her to lunch

Give mom a lunch “coupon” and take her to a spot where you can take you time and talk. Even somewhere like Panera bread is special, and you can easily pay for the date with $25 or less. After finishing another school year, she is sure to want to catch up on how finals went, your summer plans, and your fun memories of 2012-2013.

3. Send her to the spa

A student organization called the Vision Dance Company, has a spring performance this weekend. Started just over ten years ago, the company shows off skills is tap, jazz, and many other kinds of dance. The two performances are Friday March 29th and Saturday March 30th, each at 7pm. Doors will open a half hour before each show.

And if you're on the fence about coming, the Miami University Cheezies will be performing at Intermission. We all know these boys can sing!

Student tickets are free with your ID, so there is no excuse not to go! Get your tickets at the Box Office or at the door on show day, but don't wait too long because they are assigned.

Follow the Vision Dance Company on Twitter for more updates.

The F-WORD (Feminists Working On Real Democracy) is putting on its annual production of The Vagina Monologues! Each monologue is used to talk about a different aspect of being a woman. Some of the topics are sex, love, pain, and pleasure.

This show is part of a worldwide event called V-Day, and its goal is to end violence against women and girls across the world.  

The show will be held February 21, 22 and 23 at 7pm in Leonard Theatre in Peabody Hall. You can buy tickets at the Shriver Box Office for $12 ( they will be $14 at the door). All proceeds from the show will benefit the Cincinnati Union Bethel Off The Streets Program and V-Day.

In addition, donations of personal care products and non-perishable food items are welcome and appreciated at the door to benefit Off The Streets.