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A24's 'The Drama' is drama-filled and messy.
CULTURE

The only correct title: A review of ‘The Drama’

Director Kristoffer Borgli did not miss when he titled this movie “The Drama” — because there is certainly drama.From the beginning, you can tell something is off. While it did not convey typical aspects of horror or suspense, things felt weird. The initial scene depicts a seemingly adorable meet-cute between Charlie (Robert Pattinson) and Emma (Zendaya).


Digital Media Editor Elise Hanna wants to bring back the days of good music videos.
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TikTok killed the MTV star: The decline of music videos

Growing up, my family had a near-nightly tradition. After dinner and showers, we would gather around the TV in the family room and watch my mom’s favorite music videos from days past.It was a family-wide event, with my siblings and I taking turns choosing the next mini-movie, analyzing the story it told and copying dance moves we saw onscreen.The general quality of music videos has decreased dramatically in recent years. It went from being an art form where the artist could convey the meaning behind their music, to nothing more than a five-second silent snippet that plays on repeat while you listen to the track on Spotify.


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4 sweet treats to make for spring

Whether you spent spring break frolicking on the beach or stayed home to catch up on some much-needed sleep, these spring pastries are just what you need to enjoy the season ahead. From a light and fluffy lemon blueberry coffee cake to a rich and decadent fudge brownie, there’s a recipe for every occasion.


Editor-at-Large Kethan Babu thinks the movie theater experience tops watching something at home.
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You can’t replace the movie theater experience

Over spring break, I convinced a friend to tag along for a “Ready or Not 2” screening. I knew nothing about the movie — I still haven’t even seen the first one — but the trailers interested me, and I was due for a trip to the theater.The audience filled less than half of our showing, which I simultaneously questioned and celebrated. The movie itself lived up to my expectations, but as we walked out of AMC, I thought back to the theater experiences I had growing up.


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.


The hit show "Smiling Friends" is coming to an end.
CULTURE

Smiling ends

For a show whose premise lies in making people smile, the latest news about the show “Smiling Friends” is making fans anything but cheerful.The show premiered its first episode, “Desmond’s Big Day,” on April 1, 2020, as a part of Cartoon Network’s nighttime programming block Adult Swim. The complete first season aired on Jan. 10, 2022, despite plans having been made for a weekly release.Almost immediately, it became clear that viewers loved it, gravitating towards its smart humor, witty jokes and lovable characters — characters who genuinely seemed to care for and play well off of each other. Unfortunately, this high did not last long.


Mitski released a new album focusing on themes of identity, love, loneliness and more.
CULTURE

From basement gigs to glory: Mitski’s standouts on ‘Nothing’s About to Happen to Me’

Mitski began her music career at Purchase College’s Conservatory of Music. She recorded her first two albums there: “Lush” (2012) and “Retired from Sad, New Career in Business” (2013). These began as piano-based student projects that she self-published on Bandcamp (an online platform and store for independent musicians to sell their music and merchandise) before signing with record label Double Double Whammy for her third studio album, “Bury Me at Makeout Creek” (2014).

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