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Asst. Culture Editor Ren Chaffee recommends five movies to watch in the summer.
NEWS

Five movies for long and hot days

Often, summer can become too hot to bear, and the only thing that sounds good is lying in bed, making it the perfect time to indulge in binge-watching. So, here are five movies to help you pass the time.


Digital Media Editor Elise Hanna suggests songs to listen to for the summer.
CULTURE

The ultimate guide to soundtracking your summer

Summer is known for a few things, like pool parties, cookouts and bonfires. And, of course, the constant music. It blares through every water park speaker and sets a comforting ambiance as you eat burgers in the summer sun. I’ve compiled a list of the best songs to act as the only playlist you’ll need this summer.




Miami University's Department of Theater performs "Into the Woods."
CULTURE

Miami University theater department presents ‘Into the Woods’

Miami University’s theater department presented its annual spring musical from May 1-7. This year, students performed “Into the Woods.”“Into the Woods” follows the story of the Baker and his wife and their quest to lift the curse of the Witch in order to have a child. Other fairytale characters are featured, such as Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella and Rapunzel. Even Jack from “Jack and the Beanstalk” make an appearance.






Assistant Culture Editor Ayla Peden shares her 10 favorite looks from the 2026 Met Gala.
STYLE

From statues to masterpieces: The best Met Gala 2026 looks

For the past 78 years, the first Monday in May has signified the biggest event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met): the Met Gala. Celebrities, billionaires and designers pay thousands of dollars to take part in one of the biggest nights in fashion, and I eat it up every time.








Students sit with their electronics in Armstrong Student Center.
NEWS

Canvas shuts down leaving students in limbo

Canvas, a learning management system widely used in high schools and universities across the U.S., went offline around 4:50 p.m. following an attack from a hacker group claiming to have compromised identifying information of 275 million people across 9,000 institutions. ShinyHunters, the hacker group, said it would release intelligence May 12 at midnight unless Instructure, Canvas’ parent company, pays a ransom. 



Kathryn Hippe is an Opinion writer for The Miami Student. Photo provided by Kathryn Hippe
OPINION

Meet the Columnist: Kathryn Hippe

"I walked into the newsroom expecting a sea of buzzing journalists, hunched over grammatical errors and looming deadlines. What I found instead were students compelled to question, challenge, reveal and urge others willing to listen."



A basket of water-soluble confetti sits out at Armstrong Student Center information desk.
NEWS

Water soluble confetti: A small change with big impacts

In previous years, sidewalks around the seal, the Tri-Delt Sundial and the area under Upham Arch could be seen covered in plastic confetti following graduation photoshoots. This year, water soluble confetti has offered an alternative to plastic through a university-wide initiative. 



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