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Many Miami students, including Ben Cubberly, have found an outlet to perform through Miami Comedic Relief.
CULTURE

‘It’s the craziest feeling ever’: Miami Comedic Relief offers outlet to perform

By Kethan Babu | May 12, 2025

For Miami University students, Wednesday nights in Oxford usually mean grabbing dinner with friends, trekking Uptown for Country Night at Brick Street Bar or getting extra sleep before class in the morning.For members of Miami Comedic Relief, alternating Wednesday evenings mean it’s time to perform.The comedians congregate at Bar 1868 every other week for their show. These members represent the few who had the confidence to perform and stuck with it following their first show.

Culture Editor Stella Powers thinks Marvel's "Thunderbolts*" is the best Marvel movie since "Avengers: Endgame."
ENTERTAINMENT

‘Thunderbolts*’ tackles mental health struggles

By Stella Powers | May 8, 2025

When people see a Marvel movie, they can typically expect fun action sequences, some comedy and almost always, a post-credit scene. “Thunderbolts*” (now being marketed as “The New Avengers), the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), delivers all of that. Additionally, it also battles a new villain: mental health.Released on May 2, Marvel’s “Thunderbolts*” stars Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, Lewis Pullman as Robert Reynolds, David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr and more.

Asst. Campus and Community Editor Parker Green gives book recommendations for this summer.
CULTURE

Beach, please: summer books you need to read

By Parker Green | May 8, 2025

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
FOOD

Thirsty? Try these fun drinks from around Oxford

By Ayla Peden | May 7, 2025

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.
STYLE

Fashion’s biggest night is back with the 77th annual Met Gala

By Ayla Peden | May 6, 2025

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
STYLE

What to wear for warmer weather

By Ayla Peden | May 4, 2025

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.
CULTURE

Journey to the land of ‘Anastasia’: Miami’s Stage Left puts on spring musical

By Kaitlin McDowell | May 2, 2025

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.
CULTURE

Movies to look out for this summer

By Stella Powers | May 1, 2025

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.
CULTURE

Movie theater etiquette is still important

By Stella Powers | April 29, 2025

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.
CULTURE

Amid rain, annual Sparkfest carries on

By Sydney Mulford | April 27, 2025

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.
CULTURE

What to read when you want to cry

By Shannon Mahoney | April 25, 2025

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.
FOOD

Here are 4 hidden gem restaurants you need to try in Oxford

By Parker Green | April 23, 2025

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.

Asst. Culture Editor Ayla Peden loves fantasy books wants to tell you about them.
CULTURE

Fantasy books to read if you just need an escape

By Ayla Peden | April 22, 2025

For as long as I can remember, I have loved sitting back and reading a nice, cozy book. However, with classes taking up every waking moment, I haven’t been able to read as much as I would prefer. So, I have made it my mission to actually read something other than theories on sociology.As I got back into reading more for myself, I figured that many people may feel the same way. Or, maybe, they need a place to start.

Staff writer Gina Roth has been trying to wear more professional clothes.
STYLE

Keeping your style through professionalizing your wardrobe

By Gina Roth | April 21, 2025

As a self-proclaimed shopaholic, I have a lot of clothes. I can thank countless hours spent at Goodwill for that. Unfortunately, my eccentric style doesn’t always translate well to the professional world.So, for the past few weeks, I’ve taken on the task that many have before me: purging my closet of all of my “inappropriate” clothes.Like a lot of other girls, I often put on a silly little outfit to go out on the town, but these short skirts and spaghetti straps won’t cut it in the office. However, I’m attached to my clothes and determined to make the best of the situation.So, what’s my game plan?

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