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.”
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%.
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.
At the end of January, London-based singer-songwriter Raye announced the release of her second album, “This Music May Contain Hope,” and I have been eagerly awaiting its arrival ever since. Within a few minutes of its release on March 27, I sat down and listened to what would become one of the best albums I have heard in the past year.
Ana explains why coffee is the ultimate form of caffeine. Toss the energy drinks.
Connor reveals his big April Fool's Day plans for campus.
Ever wondered what it'd be like to have superpowers on campus? Here's Carley's top picks.
Friend of a Friend (FOF) began just as the name suggests — friends of friends joining together to jam some tunes.
One thing about me, I love movies where women are covered in blood. “Ready or Not: Here I Come” may be the most bloody film I’ve ever seen, and it has Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton, so what more could you want?
Prior to his lecture in a packed Harry T. Wilks Theater, Rick Steves sat down with The Miami Student in a humble Williams Hall conference room – professional writer to student journalist.
Season four of “Bridgerton” was released in multiple installments, but was available in its entirety on Netflix by Feb. 26.
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, 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.
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.
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.
For St. Patrick’s Day and Green Beer Day, you need green, green, green and, obviously, more green. The perfect outfit for a night out consists of a comfortable but cute mix of clothes.
I always tend to associate spring with being youthful and carefree. This is why, during spring, I find myself turning back to old favorites that are (for the most part) uplifting and feel like the sun hitting your face on the first warm day of the year. These 10 movies perfectly fit that criteria.
Over March 4–7, incoming Editor-in-Chief Shannon Mahoney, Social Media Editor Kiser Young and I traveled to New York City for the spring College Media Association Convention. While the main purpose of this trip was to learn more about running a newspaper and how we can improve, I would be lying if I said I hadn’t planned to spend most of my time exploring the city. One of the adventures we unanimously agreed on was to see a show, because how could you go to New York and not?
Despite having the arts to thank for getting him where he is today, Timothée Chalamet has found himself in hot water over his criticism of them.In a Town Hall produced by CNN and Variety, Chalamet said to Interstellar star Matthew McConaughey, “I don’t want to be working in ballet or opera, or you know, things where it’s like ‘hey keep this thing alive’ even though it’s like, no one cares about this anymore."
Where Jimmy John’s once stood now sits a Mediterranean and Greek-style restaurant: Tavo Mediterranean Grill. Inside, the interior remains the same; The floors are still checkered, the booths are still linear and the food-making assembly line is still present. But the small restaurant on East High Street, located next to Starbucks, went from a multinational sandwich chain to a unique Oxford Mediterranean grill.