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Asst. Campus and Community Editor Parker Green gives book recommendations for this summer.
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Beach, please: summer books you need to read

Summer is almost here, and you know what that means: hours of uninterrupted and guilt-free reading time! So, whether you have a TBR (to be read) thousands of books long or are just trying to read one book over vacation, here are four summer reading suggestions from a variety of genres.


Asst. Culture Editor Ayla Peden gives her recommendations for fun drinks in Oxford
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Thirsty? Try these fun drinks from around Oxford

Have you ever been studying and thought, “I could get so much more done if I had a fun drink?”Now, I know some people like to stick to their signature beverage; I, too, am guilty of this. So, I give you an excuse to try something new with my recommendations.


Asst. Culture Editor Ayla Peden recaps fashion's biggest night.
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Fashion’s biggest night is back with the 77th annual Met Gala

Celebrities and designers alike flocked to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (or the MET) to celebrate the museum’s 77th annual Met Gala on Monday, May 5.The Met Gala may seem like a frivolous show of wealth, but it is so much more than that. The gala serves to celebrate the fashion industry and to raise money for the MET’s Costume Institute. Anna Wintour, the editor-in-chief of Vogue Magazine, heads the gala.


Asst. Culture Editor Ayla Peden gives insight on what to wear this summer
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What to wear for warmer weather

As temperatures rise and the sun shines brighter, there is more and more of a need for warm-weather clothes. I am sick of sweating after making my way to my classes, and I am ready to embrace my nice, light clothes.So, for the past week, I have been scouring Pinterest to find the perfect summer outfits – something that will remind me that summer is near.


The cast and crew of 'Anastasia' performed the show in Wilks Theater.
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Journey to the land of ‘Anastasia’: Miami’s Stage Left puts on spring musical

From April 25-27, Miami University’s on-campus theater organization, Stage Left, transported students and attendees alike to early 20th-century Russia in Wilks Theater for its performance of “Anastasia: The Musical.”The musical, which was fully student-run and produced, combines the history of the Russian Empire and the myth of the real-life Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia for a captivating telling of this story.


Summer is right around the corner, meaning it's time for summer blockbusters.
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Movies to look out for this summer

Summer is finally approaching, which means the long-awaited summer blockbuster season is right around the corner. While it may not be “Barbenheimer” summer anymore, here are some films to look forward to once school lets out for the year.


Following the release of 'A Minecraft Movie,' audiences seem to have forgotten a key factor in a positive theater experience: movie theater etiquette.
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Movie theater etiquette is still important

If you’ve been on social media at all recently, chances are you are familiar with the chicken jockey scene from“A Minecraft Movie.” For those of you fortunate enough to have avoided this, fans have been screaming and throwing things after Jack Black delivers the line, “chicken jockey.”When I’m home from school, I work at a movie theater. Because of this, I’m very passionate about movie theater etiquette, something that seems to have been forgotten recently. Look, I’m all for having fun at the movies. It’s part of what makes the group viewing experience so special.But throwing popcorn and making a mess on purpose? That’s just unnecessary.


In addition to the booths, there was also live music and various performances.
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Amid rain, annual Sparkfest carries on

Miami University’s Sparkfest, the College of Creative Arts end-of-year celebration and celebration, went on with live music, booths and more despite rainy weather on April 25.At this year's event, there were over 150 students involved: 45 tables of sellers and student organizations, 12 different emerging technology in business and design (ETBD) games to demo and seven different performances. Some performances included local bands like Dust and Guitars, Oxchord, acapella music from The Cheezies and Just Duet and a performance from Dance Theater.


Asst. Campus & Community Editor Shannon Mahoney put together a list of what to read when you're looking for a good cry.
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What to read when you want to cry

We’re nearing the end of spring semester, and whether you’re mourning the loss of your senior friends or breaking down about an impossible final, the tears are imminent. In honor of what can be a stressful time, here are some books that are sure to hit you right in the feels.


In addition to the well-known restaurants, Oxford is home to a lot of hidden gems.
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Here are 4 hidden gem restaurants you need to try in Oxford

Last semester, two of my friends and I decided we were going to eat at and review every restaurant in Oxford. Far-fetched? Maybe. Harmful to our wallets? Definitely. But it’s something to do, and sometimes that’s all you can ask for.Though we haven’t yet completed our challenge, my friends and I have found several hidden gems. So, the next time you’re thinking about hitting up Skipper’s or Bagel and Deli for the 1,000th time, consider one of these four places instead.

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