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Pop Culture Convos - Is Disney stuck in the past?

By Maggie Peña and Sean Scott | October 9, 2022

Each year, Disney hosts D23, its own personal Comic Con to show off upcoming projects and announce new ones. This year, though, it was clear that the company has little room for original works in its future. Today, co-hosts Maggie Peña and Sean Scott are joined by Reece Hollowell and Abbey Elizondo to discuss what Disney’s focus on the past means for the company’s future.

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ENTERTAINMENT

The Prince of Darkness has risen from hell to give us ‘Patient Number 9,’ and I hope he stays for good

By Devin Ankeney | October 7, 2022

The Prince of Darkness — the king of heavy metal since its conception — Ozzy Osbourne, is back. After a near-decade sabbatical from music, he released “Ordinary Man” in 2020, then immediately announced its successor, “Patient Number 9,” which came out Sept. 9. 

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ENTERTAINMENT

Blackpink are back to break more records with new album ‘Born Pink’

By Lillian Wahl | October 6, 2022

Four member K-pop group Blackpink are back with their sophomore studio album “Born Pink,” and their catchphrase rings throughout their songs. 

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HUMOR

Calling All Brandons

By Teddy Johnson | October 3, 2022

Due to the popularization of the term, “Let’s Go Brandon,” Brandons worldwide have been feeling the impact of this phrase. Have you spoken to Brandon recently? If not, no need to fear. The Miami Student reporting team recently spoke to a few Brandons who had various feelings on the rise of  “Let's Go Brandon.” 

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ENTERTAINMENT

Five fall film festival favorites

By Reece Hollowell | October 1, 2022

With the fall film festival season in full swing, here are five notable movies to keep an eye on.

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HUMOR

Confessions of a Floridian in Ohio

By Ames Radwan | September 30, 2022

Here are all the questions you’ve always wanted to ask your gator-wrangling Floridian friend, answered by TMS’s resident Floridian — everything from alligators to Florida Man.

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Dirties the window

By Evan Stefanik | September 30, 2022

Despite all the dreamed-up drama about “Don’t Worry Darling,” the film dominated the box office its debut weekend.

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STYLE

Skins, Arctic Monkeys and Kate Moss – The Return of the ‘Messy Girl’ Aesthetic

By Allison Lee | September 29, 2022

Out with the new, in with the old. Leather jackets, plaid, and combat boots are making a comeback as Tiktok revives the “Messy Girl” aesthetic.

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STYLE

Fashion 101: Developing Personal Style

By Jack Sampson | September 29, 2022

Are you trying to develop your fashion sense into something that feels more personal and comfortable? Here is a good place to start. 

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HUMOR

Headline Dump 9/29/2022

By Patrick Sullivan and Teddy Johnson | September 29, 2022

Fake News Headlines Are The Best Thing Since The Invention of the Pop-Tart

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ENTERTAINMENT

Maya Hawke sets the perfect melancholic fall mood with ‘MOSS’

By Chloe Southard | September 29, 2022

 Yes, Maya Hawke sings. Although she’s best known for her role as Robin Buckley on Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” Hawke has been making music since 2019.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Joe Keery’s new album begs the question: Can actors make good music?

By Emily Siderits | September 29, 2022

We all know and love Steve Harrington from Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” but few fans are aware of actor Joe Keery’s musical pursuits under the stage name Djo (pronounced Joe).

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ENTERTAINMENT

HBO wins big at the Emmys with ‘The White Lotus’ and ‘Succession’

By Luke Macy | September 28, 2022

This year’s Emmys saw returners like “Ted Lasso” win major awards, while newcomers “Squid Game” and “The White Lotus” took multiple awards.

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘The Forever Story’ cements JID as one of modern hip-hop’s strongest talents

By Reece Hollowell | September 28, 2022

“The Forever Story” is JID’s strongest artistic statement to date.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Attending Alanis Morissette’s ‘Jagged Little Pill Tour’ was the best night of my life

By Chloe Southard | September 26, 2022

Everyone has that one album that got them through their first year of college. For me, it was “Jagged Little Pill,” Alanis Morissette’s hit album from 1995.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Sampa the Great proves once again she’s one of the most original voices in rap on “As Above, So Below”

By Sean Scott | September 20, 2022

“As Above, So Below” finds Sampa the Great where she left off on her 2019 record “The Return” — impossible to define. 

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HUMOR

Headline Dump 9-19-2022

By Teddy Johnson | September 19, 2022

Breaking News: Humor Editor writes another funny “Headline Dump”, Surprises Nobody 

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘Spiritfarer’ reminded me why I love pastel aesthetic games

By Abbey Elizondo | September 19, 2022

This game is a perfect mix of Animal Crossing visuals, Stardew Valley music and Super Mario Bros platformer with an open-world function. 

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STYLE

Attention Fashion lovers! The Makerspace is open

By Mihaela Manova | September 18, 2022

Tucked away in the corner in the highest level of King Library is the Makerspace. And it’s awaiting new visitors. 

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STYLE

Fendi: The largest show with the biggest surprises

By Mihaela Manova | September 18, 2022

Learn about the biggest event during New York Fashion Week. With many surprises, the Fendi 2023 Resort show became a hit with supermodel appearances, diamond encrusted bags and collaborations.