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Food columnist Hailey Craver visits Chop Bento for their grand opening.

Chop Bento enters the Oxford food scene

Located next to Bodega on High Street, Chop Bento is a brand new restaurant in Oxford. It offers a fresh take on modern Asian cuisine, featuring a diverse menu with something for everyone.


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Culture writer Annalyse Deming watches Hozier's performace at Austin City Limits.
CULTURE

Under the Lights of Austin City Limits

Welcome to Austin City Limits.Held at Zilker Park with a gorgeous view of the Austin, Texas skyline, Austin City Limits (ACL) is a nationally renowned music festival that runs for two consecutive three-day weekends each year. By invitation, a unique and diverse lineup of music artists plays hour-long sets throughout the day on different stages set up around the perimeter, culminating each night with two headliners that perform at opposite ends of the park.


Culture writer Ren Chaffee ranks her favorite Disney Channel Halloween specials.
CULTURE

Tricks, treats and TV: Disney’s top 10 Halloween episodes

The best way to get in the spooky spirit is by watching nostalgic Halloween specials. The most iconic run of Halloween specials during my childhood was Disney Channel’s “Monstober.” If you miss having a section of TV specifically for this holiday, then this list of top 10 Disney Halloween episodes might be for you.


Culture editor Stella Powers shares what she has been listening to.
CULTURE

In the editor’s rotation: Taylor Swift released a new album

Hello again! Welcome back to “In the editor’s rotation,” the column where I publicly reveal what I’ve been streaming in the weeks prior.As we’ve learned from my past few columns, I’m a bit of a musical theater nerd. However, Taylor Swift released a new album, so I‘ve dedicated a bit of time to listening to that, too. See, I’m capable of changing things up from time to time!


Staff writer Eliza Sullivan reflects on what she needs to enjoy a movie.
CULTURE

How a Soviet propaganda film reminded me what I need in a movie

We’re all aware of the plethora of sequels and remakes that are plaguing theater screens today. IMDB lists 431 “sequels, remakes, reboots, prequels, [and] spin-offs” made or announced in the last seven years. I have been craving something fresh, and this movie from the 1930s was exactly what I was looking for. 


The Miami Student's Kathryn Hippe compiled a list of her favorite media to get in the fall spirit.
CULTURE

Romanticize your fall: A guide to cozy media

Fall is more than a season; it’s a script. As the harvest season draws near, immerse yourself into the season by reframing the trite, small town of Oxford into a movie set of your making. Whether you’re watching, reading or listening, this season’s media picks can turn an ordinary collegiate week into a romanticized montage — so light a candle, cue a soundtrack and step into your own narrative with these media must-haves.


Food columnist Hailey Craver visited the famous Din Tai Fung.
FOOD

Does Din Tai Fung live up to its TikTok hype?

Din Tai Fung (DTF) has risen to international fame, thanks in part to its viral popularity on TikTok. The restaurant is best known for its delicate xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and other dim sum specialties. Din Tai Fung has locations in just seven states — New York, California, Washington, Arizona, Oregon and Nevada — and other international locations. Over fall break, I had the chance to visit its Las Vegas location.


Asst. Culture Editor Ayla Peden shares new book releases to wrap up 2025.
CULTURE

6 new book releases to get you through 2025

As the days get shorter and courses start ramping up, it may seem like there is nothing more to look forward to this year, but fret not! There are still plenty of books that have yet to be released this year, which can give you an incentive to make it through each week.


Culture writer Maria Buzogany shares recipes to spice up your morning coffee.
FOOD

Seasonal, simple syrup recipes

Channel your inner barista this fall season with five cozy autumnal simple syrups that blend perfectly well with lattes, chai tea, matcha or drizzled over two scoops of vanilla bean ice cream.Instead of draining your declining dollars at Starbucks by mid-October, bring the coffeehouse to your dorm or apartment with these affordable syrups, which are packed with warm, rich and flavorful spices and aromas.


Culture writer Allison Lee wants to share the best costumes to wear this Halloween.
STYLE

How to show up and show out with your Halloween costume this year

As Halloween approaches and students scramble to rummage through closets to pull together last-minute costumes, it can be tricky to curate the perfect one. Niche, but not too niche. Sexy, yet tasteful. Classic, but not overdone. Coming up with one costume can be hard enough, let alone enough for the entire weekend.Although I have already chosen my costumes for this year, here are five Halloween costumes that I would totally wear and recommend for others.


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