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The weather is starting to warm up, so it's time to invest in a spring wardrobe.

What to wear now that the weather is getting warmer

Temperatures are finally starting to rise above freezing, which means spring is here. It’s time to trade in those cozy sweaters and winter coats for something a bit more weather-appropriate.I’m not a style expert by any means, but I love a good spring outfit. Here are some recommendations for staple items and styles to invest in for your spring wardrobe.


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Asst. Culture Editor Ren Chaffee started listening to Snail Mail in 2022.
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Snail Mail’s ‘Ricochet’: Spiraling through life

I’ve been listening to Snail Mail since 2022, so the wait for Lindsey Jordan’s newest album, “Ricochet,” was a long one. My first experience with her music was on my 16th birthday, and my dad decided to take a risk and buy me a vinyl of an album I had never heard before.


Late-night shows are evolving into a new era.
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From Jimmy Fallon to Brittany Broski: The evolution of late-night television

From cable television to YouTube Shorts, late-night shows have touched audiences everywhere.When you hear “late-night show,” a few names probably come to mind: Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon, James Corden or any Saturday Night Live cast member from 1975 to now.However, while these names are household staples, people are watching them less and less. According to rating reports, total viewership has declined by three percent since 2024. The number of viewers ages 18 to 49 has decreased by 16%.


Senior Staff Writer Molly Fahy recommends short books to read this spring.
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Short books to help you reach your reading goal

But just because you might get hives every time you see a novel longer than 400 pages doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy thought-provoking literature. Here are five book recommendations, each under 250 pages, that will keep you entertained and engaged while helping you stay on track with your reading goal.


Food columnist Hailey Craver visited Chop Bento to check out their new menu.
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Chop Bento’s new, evolving menu

Chop Bento arrived in Oxford last semester. It started as a Chinese-inspired restaurant, but has since transitioned into Japanese-style food. After being closed for a month, they released a new menu and are planning on returning some of their Chinese-inspired dishes in the future, according to their Instagram.


Asst. Culture Editor Ayla Peden ranks her least favorite redheads for Green Beer Day.
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Ranking of my least favorite redheads in media

This time last year, I sat down with Culture Editor Stella Powers and proclaimed that I wanted to rank my favorite redheads in the media, in honor of the beloved holiday that was quickly approaching: Green Beer Day.At the time, I only intended to write one. However, after not much convincing from the Culture section, I decided to open my laptop again and rank my least favorite redheads in media from least to most hated.


You don't have to drink to celebrate Green Beer Day and St. Patrick's Day.
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What to watch this Green Beer Day

It’s the time of year again, when four-leaf clovers, leprechauns and green beverages fill the streets of Oxford. However, for underclassmen and those who don’t drink, it’s easy to feel removed from the celebrations of Green Beer Day. Here are some movies and shows to watch to get in the Green Beer Day and St. Patrick’s Day spirit without actually consuming green beer.


Asst. Culture Editor Ren Chaffee put together a guide for what to wear this Green Beer Day.
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Green Beer Day outfit guide

For St. Patrick’s Day and Green Beer Day, you need green, green, green and, obviously, more green. The perfect outfit for a night out consists of a comfortable but cute mix of clothes.


Instead of sitting around and doing nothing, here are movies to watch in this rainy weather.
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10 spring movies for defrosting into March

I always tend to associate spring with being youthful and carefree. This is why, during spring, I find myself turning back to old favorites that are (for the most part) uplifting and feel like the sun hitting your face on the first warm day of the year. These 10 movies perfectly fit that criteria.


Ayla Peden, assistant culture editor, saw 'Moulin Rouge' on Broadway.
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I saw ‘Moulin Rouge’ on Broadway and had the time of my life

Over March 4–7, incoming Editor-in-Chief Shannon Mahoney, Social Media Editor Kiser Young and I traveled to New York City for the spring College Media Association Convention. While the main purpose of this trip was to learn more about running a newspaper and how we can improve, I would be lying if I said I hadn’t planned to spend most of my time exploring the city. One of the adventures we unanimously agreed on was to see a show, because how could you go to New York and not?


Timothée Chalamet is under fire for controversial comments about the arts.
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How to lose an Oscar in ten minutes: The Timothée Chalamet controversy

Despite having the arts to thank for getting him where he is today, Timothée Chalamet has found himself in hot water over his criticism of them.In a Town Hall produced by CNN and Variety, Chalamet said to Interstellar star Matthew McConaughey, “I don’t want to be working in ballet or opera, or you know, things where it’s like ‘hey keep this thing alive’ even though it’s like, no one cares about this anymore."


A new Mediterranean grill, Tavo, opened recently on High Street.
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New Mediterranean grill opens Uptown

Where Jimmy John’s once stood now sits a Mediterranean and Greek-style restaurant: Tavo Mediterranean Grill. Inside, the interior remains the same; The floors are still checkered, the booths are still linear and the food-making assembly line is still present. But the small restaurant on East High Street, located next to Starbucks, went from a multinational sandwich chain to a unique Oxford Mediterranean grill.


Harry Styles released his fourth studio album after a four-year hiatus.
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Styles’ new style: A ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’ review

“Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” is the perfect name for Harry Styles’ fourth studio album. The album consists mainly of sentimental and reflective songs, like “Taste Back,” making up the “Kiss” part of the album. The “Disco, Occasionally” represents the smaller number of songs in the album that just make you want to dance like no one’s watching. Fans have been waiting nearly four years for this album.

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