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Culture writer Chloe Craig explores why people rewatch "Gilmore Girls" and the "Harry Potter" series at certain times of year.

Beloved holiday favorites: "Gilmore Girls" and "Harry Potter"

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.


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 (from left to right) Taylor Powers, Stella Powers, Shannon Mahoney and Sarah Frosch attended "The Rocky Horror Show" at The Carnegie on Oct. 31.
OPINION

‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show:’ The performance worth waiting a year for

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.


Culture Editor Stella Powers attended an early screening of "Wicked: For Good."
CULTURE

‘I couldn’t be happier’: The thrilling conclusion to the ‘Wicked’ story is simply Oz-mopolitan

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.


Customers stand in line at Bagel & Deli.
FOOD

Bagel & Deli: Miami’s local staple since 1975

Opened in 1975, Bagel & Deli has an expansive menu of over 90 creative bagel combinations. This menu is arguably the biggest draw of the restaurant. From custom orders like the “Lottery,” where the workers choose your bagel toppings for you, to the “Crunch and Munch,” Bagel & Deli has something for everyone.


Writer Layla Norris thinks the new "Frankenstein" was filmed through an obvious male lens.
CULTURE

Only male directors play God: Guillermo’s new ‘Frankenstein’

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.


Culture writer Kenzi Perkins recommends functional and fashionable shoes for this winter.
STYLE

Staying stylish and dry: Footwear for cold, wet weather

Your usual Ugg boots, slippers, sneakers and clogs are all comfortable and convenient options when you’re picking out what shoes to wear, but they aren’t always the most practical. With the colder and wetter seasons descending upon us, it’s time to upgrade your footwear to something a little more functional that still looks great with all your outfits.


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

In the editor’s rotation: Time for holiday music

Hello! Welcome back to my column, “In the editor’s rotation.” My streaming has been all over the place recently; however, as soon as it hit Nov. 1, I had to tune into a bit of holiday music.Look, I know a lot of people think you should wait until after Thanksgiving to listen to any Christmas music, but some of it is just so good, so why wait? Holiday tunes haven’t fully infiltrated my streams yet – thankfully – but they’re definitely starting to make an appearance. Don’t worry, I’m still listening to plenty of showtunes.


Writer Joey Dimacchia thinks "The Mastermind" is a timely film.
CULTURE

Kelly Reichardt’s ‘The Mastermind’ may be the answer to all of our cinematic woes

Over the course of its lifespan, Hollywood has shown a simultaneous progression and regression. This has created public confusion regarding the “state of cinema” — constantly overtaking both public and industry conversations.Is there a formula for filmmaking that directors and writers should adhere to? Or, on the contrary, must we constantly evolve the art form so as to remain relevant and original? The work of Kelly Reichardt, now more than ever, shows us that the answer is both.


Asst. culture editor Ayla Peden shares her favorite books to kick off the holiday season.
CULTURE

Holiday romances that will make you forget about seasonal depression

As the sun sets earlier over the horizon and temperatures continue to drop, the best thing to look forward to is the upcoming holiday season. Now, I know there is debate about whether holiday celebrations should start on Nov. 1 or after Thanksgiving — I personally fight for the latter — but that doesn’t mean you can’t start preparing for when you’re in the festive mood.So, with that said, here are five holiday romance novels that give off the same cheesy, nostalgic vibe of a Hallmark movie.


The new Fashion Institute will bring new opportunities to fashion students.
STYLE

Miami announces new fashion institute

In early October, Miami University announced the launch of the brand new Fashion Institute. The fashion program, which includes a co-major (fashion corporate business, design and entrepreneurship) and a minor, is still fairly new, only being introduced in 2015. Though there are Miami alumni who have pursued fashion as a career, there has not been a fashion networking program in place.

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