To celebrate Valentine’s Day, The Miami Student Culture staff decided to share our favorite ships—or romantic pairings—from different media.
As soon as the Muppets announced their comeback show, “The Muppet Show,” I received at least 10 messages from family and friends. I’ve been an above casual Muppet enjoyer for a majority of my life, much to the dismay of my puppet-fearing younger brother.
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start your annual romcom binge. However, if you’re anything like me, you’re a little sick of the typical romance films with little to no plot. Sure, they’re classics for a reason, but how many times have you seen them by now?Instead of pressing replay on “When Harry Met Sally” or “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” why don’t you check out some of these unconventional romance movies to change things up a bit?
It’s typical for a museum to open two exhibits at the same time. However, very few unintentionally share a common theme, and even fewer pay homage to the people and history of Ohio.On Jan. 27, the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) at Miami University opened two new exhibitions: “Rooted Here” and “Culture Crops.” Two days later, Jan. 29, the museum held an open house, allowing members and art lovers alike to see this year’s spring exhibitions.
If, like me, you get a spontaneous burst of energy following the New Year that inspires you to reorganize your entire bookshelf and set an impossibly large reading goal for yourself, congratulations! You’ve come to the right place. Here are a few of my favorite reads from break to help get your reading goals off to a strong start.
Searows, otherwise known as Alec Duckart, recently released the album “Death in the Business of Whaling” on Jan. 23.Searows’ has an intimate and folk-style of music. His music is melancholic while still carrying a soothing ability. Searows is the type of musician you listen to during times of high-stress for relatability and comfort. His music is perfect for late nights.
Usually, I like to look into a movie before I buy a ticket for it. At the very least, I like to read the synopsis, check the cast for any recognizable names and maybe see what the general audience reviews are before I commit to a two or more hour endeavor.Every once in a while, however, I’ll go to a movie with zero research or expectations going in.
This spring, Oxford will be home to a variety of live performances, featuring music, theater and more. For more information on these events, visit the Oxford Community Calendar or the Miami University Events Calendar.
As many people in my life may know, I have been anxiously awaiting the release of Netflix’s latest romcom, “People We Meet On Vacation,” which is based on the Emily Henry novel of the same name.I had been talking about it constantly, so when the movie came out on Jan. 9, I sat down with my boyfriend and pressed play — and it is safe to say I was not disappointed.
Crafting and “analog hobbies” are making a comeback this year, with related topics trending online, according to a story from the TODAY show. This crafting trend has been visible at Miami University as well, with students spending more time doing artistic activities with friends, and clubs forming around those pastimes.
Around this same time last year, The Miami Student’s Culture Editor Stella Powers and former Culture Editor Chloe Southard shared who they would like to see win in select categories at the Grammys. So, with the 2026 Grammy Awards show being hosted on Feb. 1, I thought it would be only fitting that I, the latest assistant Culture editor, also share my opinions on the best music of 2025.
As an avid fan of the Avatar franchise, Dec. 19, the release date of “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” has been on my calendar for over a year. After seeing the second movie — “Avatar: The Way of Water” — in theaters two years ago and leaving the three hour screening with extreme Post-Avatar Depression Syndrome, I was hungry for more.
As falling leaves turn to snow, there’s no better way to pass the time indoors than to brew a cup of tea, curl up on the couch and get lost in a good book. But rather than reaching for the latest Colleen Hoover, why not broaden your horizons with a beloved classic?
Nothing pairs better than the holiday season, a warm cup of hot cocoa and “Gilmore Girls” on TV. Or maybe your family of muggles will finally give you some alone time to travel to Hogwarts to relive the magic of that fairytale. Regardless, we can all agree that the chilly weather pairs wonderfully with cinematic bliss.
As the semester comes to a close, so does another year of great — and not so great — books that made 2025 that much more entertaining. As you may or may not know, every other week, writers Ayla Peden, Shannon Mahoney and Parker Green each take turns to recommend some of their favorite books to you, lovely readers.So, in this edition, they have decided to come together and share their favorite and least favorite books of 2025.
When senior Sara Rose Detwiler decided to try out to play Heidi Schreck in “What the Constitution Means to Me,” she knew no other acting role would push her limits more.
Miami University’s student-run theater organization, Stage Left, held its annual fall musical in Wilks Theater during the weekend of Nov. 14–16. This year, club members came together to perform their rendition of “Firebringer.”
Last year, two other The Miami Student staff members and I bought tickets to see an 11:59 p.m. Halloween showing of “The Rocky Horror Show” — a live, theatrical, interactive performance of the 1975 cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” — at The Carnegie in Covington, Kentucky. However, we didn’t think to double-check the date, and we ended up arriving a whole year early.This year, we were committed to making the most out of the night. Driving through pitch-black at 10 p.m. on Halloween night, singing our hearts out to keep us awake, we all hoped that the show would be worth our effort.Let me tell you, it was.
Anyone who has ever had a conversation with me knows how much I love “Wicked,” “The Wizard of Oz” and anything and everything to do with Oz. It’s magical. If there’s a way to bring up “Wicked” in any conversation, I’ll do it. If there’s not, I’ll still find a way.“Wicked” was the first live theater performance I ever saw at Cleveland’s Playhouse Square, and back in August, I finally got the chance to see it on Broadway. Life-changing. When the first “Wicked” film was released, I decided I had to review it, and it was, without a doubt, a 10/10. So, naturally, I felt it was my duty to review “Wicked: For Good” as well.
The monstrous green stereotype of “Frankenstein” is efficiently disproven in Guillermo del Toro’s 2025 reimagining. However, as beautiful as this movie was, I struggled to see through the glaringly-obvious male lens it was filmed through.Toro’s reimagination of “Frankenstein” entered theaters on Oct. 28 and was available on Netflix starting Nov. 7. I had high expectations for this movie because I love the original novel, and the promotion looked promising.