Celebrity chef, author and restaurateur Antonia Lofaso might be known for winning TV cooking challenges, but she was once a single mom, simply hoping to land a job in a restaurant.Lofaso visited on behalf of the Miami University lecture series, which brings in celebrities to give a talk of their choosing a couple of times a semester.
Down in a windowless basement on High Street, there’s an authentic German restaurant with cozy ambiance and great food. Steinkeller is a great place to feel like you’ve stepped into a traditional bier hall without ever leaving Oxford.
Popular culture is an entity that is continuously evolving as time goes on. Music has a tremendous influence on culture, and they often change together.When we reflect on influential moments in musical culture, our minds first travel back to early 20th-century music. Or, back to arguably the most iconic period of music history: the 1960s. This is when society began its transition from traditional purity culture into an age of rock, free thinking and revolution.
The second night of Conan Gray’s “The Wishbone Pajama Show” was an outstanding performance of emotional music, beautiful production, and glamorous costumes. On Sept. 13, Gray took the stage at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati.The atmosphere was electric — the crowd matched Gray’s stage presence through their adherence to the show’s theme.
Fifty young men. One, long, long road. Every time one’s speed dips below three miles per hour, they’re issued a warning. Three warnings, and a person gets a ticket. In the end, only one remains. The Major (Mark Hamill), a grizzled army man who heads the Long Walk, tells the contestants as much in the opening minutes of the movie.
Within the past two decades, trends have been seemingly repeating themselves — even more so with rapid technological advances and references toward nostalgia. In 2017, 1980s-esque windbreakers and scrunchies were trend highlights; 2020 brought back “Y2K;” I even wrote about 2014 Tumblr fashion in 2022. Now, 2025 is reviving 2013.
“August slipped away into a moment in time…,” Taylor Swift once sang in her hit song “August,” and with that comes the long-awaited, back for a limited time, pumpkin spice.The combination of cinnamon and spice in a latte evokes a cozy, fall-like feel for people across the world. And now that the “ber” months are in full swing, these vibes are in high demand.
If there is one thing that you should know about me, it’s that I was a Greek mythology addict as a kid and, quite frankly, I still am.If there is one thing that you should know about me, it’s that I was a Greek mythology addict as a kid and, quite frankly, I still am.I would spend countless hours watching YouTube videos that ranged from the gods’ family tree to the most niche stories about random demigods and their adventures. However, once that obsession had started, it couldn’t be stopped, and I quickly ran out of things to watch. That was until I heard about the many books that recount new as well as classic myths.So, I give you some of my favorite books based on Greek mythology.
If you survived my first “In the editor’s rotation” column, welcome back! If this is your first time reading about the music I listen to… good luck.Unfortunately, it’s still mostly showtunes. I am ever so slightly (majorly) reentering my Broadway phase from seventh grade, and since my last column, it has only gotten worse. But don’t let that scare you away — I’m hoping at least one song on this list is tolerable enough to make it onto one person’s playlist.
After coming off the blowout success of the smash single “Call Me Maybe,” Carly Rae Jepsen released her third studio album, “Emotion,” on Aug. 21, 2015. This year, the album is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
Tucked away on Park Place in Oxford, Left Field Tavern is a classic college sports bar. Their menu is filled with bar favorites — wings, burgers and plenty of shareable fried appetizers that pair great with a beer and a sports game.
A new semester means meeting a lot of new people - and forgetting their names. Here's a guide on how to avoid the inevitable situations you get yourself into.
The 2025 Emmy Awards took place on Sept. 14, with many winners making history — “The Studio” took home more Emmys than any comedy series has in a single year, a donation counter kept speeches short and a star from “Adolescence” became the youngest male to ever win an Emmy for acting. The event was full of memorable moments and firsts.
Carley chronicles the mental gymnastics she undergoes to justify the effort required to obtain a pre-med degree.
Who carries the boat and the logs (in class)? Shannon. Here's a day in her life being your favorite professor's favorite student.
My “Addams Family” credentials include the following: an obsession with the original movie, a longing for a romance like Morticia and Gomez and, obviously, my position as the smart, eldest daughter in my family with a fervently protective watch over my slightly idiotic younger brother.I loved season one of “Wednesday,” even watching it twice; so naturally, I binged all of season two in one sitting once it was released.
On Aug. 19, Gap released a commercial featuring the up-and-coming girl group Katseye. The commercial, featuring the group dancing to “Milkshake” by Kelis, has caught the internet by storm, gathering over 400 million views on social media, according to Gap CEO Richard Dickson.People may be wondering what exactly Katseye is and who it is; after dropping ‘Gnarly’ earlier this year, collaborating with Glossier and winning the VMA for best push performance, Katseye has gained more mainstream recognition.
After two years of dating, Taylor Swift announced her engagement to Travis Kelce on Aug. 26.The duo went public in the summer of 2023, with Kelce attending her concerts and Swift watching his football games.Swift announced their engagement in a post on Instagram, captioned “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” with her song “So High School” playing over the photos.
Whether you're a first-year student or a senior, coming back to campus is a time to reconnect with old friends and – hopefully – make some new ones. It can be easy to feel alone, so here are my top recommendations for books about friendship to help you feel a little less lonely. Some are slightly tragic, and some more hopeful, but all of these books have helped me feel more connected to those around me.
Margaret Qualley (Honey O’Donahue) and Aubrey Plaza (MG Falcone) star in a new murder mystery movie, where the title itself answers the question of whether or not to see it.