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Josie Zimmerman, a TMS staff writer, has recently taken on the hobby of junk journaling.
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Junk journaling: the origins and its rise in popularity today

By Josie Zimmerman | April 6, 2025

TikTok has a way of reinventing ideas as the “new” trend, bringing longtime practices to light, and junk journaling is no exception. I discovered the concept of junk journaling two months ago when I looked up ‘journal’ on TikTok. I expected ASMR videos of writing journal entries to pop up, but I found creators sharing the content of the pictures, drawings, stickers, wrapping paper and more in ‘junk journals.’  I love scrapbooking, so what struck me about this practice?

Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation works with Hopelab on a study around LGBTQ+ relationships with online spaces.
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Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation provides new study on the LGBTQ+ community’s relationship with online spaces

By Ayla Peden | April 4, 2025

Earlier this year, Hopelab partnered with the Born This Way Foundation to conduct a study examining how LGBTQ+ young adults connect with their peers online to explore their identities, find support and build meaningful relationships. The Born This Way Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by pop star Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta. The foundation works to inspire young people to build a kinder world that supports their mental health and well-being. The foundation uses research, programs and grants to connect people with accessible mental health resources.

Culture editor Stella Powers thought "Snow White" was a magical experience.
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Disney’s ‘Snow White’ is magical and doesn’t deserve the hate

By Stella Powers | April 3, 2025

From a very young age, I dreamed of being a Disney princess. Ballgowns and princess dresses flooded my costume chests, and the Disney version of Pretty Pretty Princess was by far my favorite game. Disney princess DVDs lined my shelves and the Disney FastPlay advertisement constantly replayed in my head. Princesses were my favorite. When I heard they were making a live-action “Snow White” film, I was skeptical. Excited, but skeptical nonetheless. When Rachel Zegler was announced as the star, my excitement grew.

For women's history month, Culture Editor Stella Powers complied a list of some of her favorite films directed by women.
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Best films directed by women

By Stella Powers | March 23, 2025

It’s women’s history month, and through working on this piece, it has come to my attention just how few films are actually directed by women — it’s upsetting. I was barely able to come up with a top 10 list. If I were asked to come up with more films, I’m not sure I would be able to. So many films, including some of my favorite films about women, are directed by men. However, in honor of women’s history month, I decided to highlight some of my favorites.

Chappell Roan teased her new song, "The Giver," with a unique billboard marketing campaign.
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Chappell Roan releases ‘The Giver’ following huge marketing promotions

By Sydney Mulford | March 21, 2025

Chappell Roan first played her newest song, “The Giver,” way back in November on “Saturday Night Live (SNL).” Now, she has officially released the song. While I am a big Roan fan, “The Giver” did not necessarily live up to my hopes for a new song from her. Do not get me wrong, I love everything she stands for with the song, but it is not something I want to listen to on repeat.

Spring break is right around the corner, and Culture Editor Stella Powers has some recommendations for what to watch.
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What to watch over spring break

By Stella Powers | March 17, 2025

Spring break is rapidly approaching, and the long-awaited week off often brings with it tropical vacations and fun getaways. However, not everyone has that to look forward to. So, what should people do with this week off? My answer: movies. Here are some of my favorite loosely spring break (or more so getaway) films to help you escape on a fun vacation right from your couch.

Chloe Southard shares her final playlist as culture editor and chooses to be vulnerable with it.
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In the editor’s rotation: My public humiliation ritual

By Chloe Southard | March 16, 2025

This is my last playlist as culture editor. Don’t worry, my devoted handful of readers, I’m not going to leave you high and dry. The playlists will continue, but not from the culture editor. Think of it more as a grandmother of The Miami Student dropping in and telling you what she’s listening to. Now that I’ve prepared you for what’s to come, I’ve got a bit of a doozy this week. Lately, I’ve been listening to music that is embarrassing, to say the least. I’m going to be very vulnerable with you here, so please be nice to me.

Calendula, a new Mexican restaurant, has opened in Oxford.
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New Mexican restaurant in Oxford offers an upscale — yet bland — dining experience

By Sydney Mulford | March 14, 2025

A few weeks ago, everyone started talking about Calendula, the newest restaurant in Uptown Oxford. Being new to campus, I had friends telling me this was a huge deal.  After a busy week of events, I headed to Calendula on a Friday evening and was met with an hour to an hour-and-a-half wait. It seemed the rest of Oxford was as excited to try the newest restaurant in town as I was. Unfortunately, I was too hungry to wait and went elsewhere for dinner.

Calendula, a new Mexican restaurant, has opened in Oxford.
FOOD

New Mexican restaurant in Oxford offers an upscale — yet bland — dining experience

By Sydney Mulford | March 14, 2025

A few weeks ago, everyone started talking about Calendula, the newest restaurant in Uptown Oxford. Being new to campus, I had friends telling me this was a huge deal.  After a busy week of events, I headed to Calendula on a Friday evening and was met with an hour to an hour-and-a-half wait. It seemed the rest of Oxford was as excited to try the newest restaurant in town as I was. Unfortunately, I was too hungry to wait and went elsewhere for dinner.

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