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Kevin Chamberlin talks with Assistant Culture Editor Ayla Peden and Culture Editor Stella Powers about his time on "Jessie."

‘I hope you learned something:’ Q&A with Kevin Chamberlin

Broadway actor, singer, TikTok icon and former Disney Channel star Kevin Chamberlin visited Oxford as part of Miami University’s lecture series on April 6. Before talking to a sold-out crowd in Hall Auditorium, The Miami Student sat down with Chamberlin to talk about finding creativity, the “Ratatouille” TikTok musical and the actor’s ever-changing career.


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Fanfiction is a popular form of entertainment across popular fandoms.
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Fandom culture: Why there are millions of clicks on AO3

A fandom, for those who don’t know, is “a group of fans of someone or something, especially very enthusiastic ones,” according to the Cambridge Dictionary.Fandom culture is not just a modern spectacle. In fact, according to Fanlore, “the practice of making fanzines originated in science fiction fandom in the 1930s, when they were called fanmags.”


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.


The 98th Academy Awards made history with a new category and monumental wins.
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The 98th Academy Awards make history with new category and monumental wins

The 98th Academy Awards, or Oscars, were held on March 15. The ceremony was hosted by former late-night talk show host Conan O’Brien.The Academy Awards highlight outstanding work in cinema from the previous year, so this ceremony focused on films released in 2025. As many predicted, “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” swept this season.


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.

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