Culture

ENTERTAINMENT

'Narcos' is still magical realism that (almost) never disappoints

By Maxwell Matson | October 17, 2017

"Narcos" season three, episode one, "The Kingpin Strategy," begins with Agent Javier Pena, a Drug Enforcement Administration agent who's been through this all before, in an intimate conversation with his father. The older man pleads with his son not to put his life on the line in the name of the drug war again, knowing that he's already made his decision. "So, Cali . . ." his father says, begrudgingly accepting his son's choice. The younger Pena nods his agreement,."Cali," he says in a grave tone as the screen quickly fades to black.

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CULTURE

MU Parkour: Overcoming physical and mental obstacles

October 17, 2017

The first thing most people picture when someone mentions parkour is people doing dramatic flips and scaling shear walls with ease. However, the president of Miami's Parkour and Slacklining Club strongly believes that there is much more to the sport than what's typically depicted in most YouTube videos.

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CULTURE

Mu fashion and design model casting: strutting confidence

October 17, 2017

A line of black snaked its way across the second level of Armstrong. Black leggings, black leather jackets, black shirts -- almost all form-fitting. High heels and boots. Hair and makeup done.

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CULTURE

Humans of Oxford: Survivor with a scar

October 17, 2017

She has graduated high school and gone off to college, made new friends and left old ones behind.

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CULTURE

A 'Not Very funny' debut

October 17, 2017

The lights went down in Armstrong's Wilks Theater, and only the stage was lit with a lone microphone in the center. Members of the audience murmured as they waited for the show to begin.

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CULTURE

Raising awareness with color: Fourth annual Glow Run 5K

October 17, 2017

After weeks of summer weather, fall finally unveiled itself by way of orange, red and yellow leaves scattered across the sidewalk and a quick temperature drop.

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CULTURE

Tales from a residence hall bathroom

October 17, 2017

It all happened with one snap of a finger. Hair in drains, loud toilet flushes, overstuffed trash cans, leaky faucets, doors swinging in and out.

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HUMOR

Trevor Noah's Family Weekend performance balanced the serious and the silly

By Maia Anderson | October 14, 2017

Trevor Noah heard screams of excitement and joy as he walked out onto the stage at his nearly sold-out performance in Millett Hall on Saturday evening. As part of Miami University's annual Family Weekend, students and parents alike waited anxiously to see the young comedian, who has become a household name since his immigration to the United States in 2011.

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ENTERTAINMENT

You'll enjoy hating 'Mother!'

October 10, 2017

The Greek philosopher Epicurus wrote:

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CULTURE

Despite international tensions, 'Cuba in Transition' study abroad sees no change

By Jack Evans | October 10, 2017

"So far, the status of where we are today, the incidents that have taken place are not any grounds for cancelling the trip," said Juan Carlos Albarran.

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CULTURE

'Rock, Paper, Scissors, Die!': The making of a MAFIA short

October 10, 2017

"What are you guys still doing here"

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TRAVEL

TMS Travel: Your guide to Fall Break

By Devon Shuman | October 10, 2017

As we finish up midterms and put the closing touches on our mid-semester essays, it's time to put the books away, let our brains relax and have some fun on Fall Break.

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TRAVEL

Outside Oxford: Rabbits 'Intrude' on Hamilton sculpture park

October 10, 2017

The bunnies dot the grassy lawn atop Pyramid Hill. Some lean back, relaxed, their droopy ears flopping on the ground. Others stand tall on their hind legs, reaching up with their curious noses, sniffing the leaves of the trees. The park is their playground, and they can be spotted across the hill, exploring, enjoying the calm and misty environment.

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CULTURE

Published authors return to Miami for reading

October 10, 2017

Three recently published novelists visited Miami's campus last Tuesday. Jessie Chaffee, Dave Essinger and Brendan Kiely read excerpts from their most recent publications. Two of the authors, Essinger and Kiely, are Miami alumni who graduated in 1998.

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CULTURE

Having a ball at the Beaux Arts Ball

October 10, 2017

Black and gold balloons decorated the entrance to the Oxford Community Arts Center. Attendees roamed the building in suits and flapper dresses, nibbling on hors d'oeuvres and dancing to the live music escaping from the main ballroom. Laughter and excited exclamations bubbled over into the hallways as students, parents and Oxford locals enjoyed an evening of visual and performance art.

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CULTURE

Humans vs. Zombies: Nights of the living dead

October 10, 2017

Tuesday afternoon. Sophomore Colin Evans and I had just finished an exam for Introduction to Software Engineering, we were walking past the seal, when I felt someone grab my left shoulder.

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TRAVEL

Day tripper: A guide to Indianapolis

By Emily Williams | October 10, 2017

At just shy of a two-hour drive from Oxford, Indiana's capital city is a great bet if you've been procrastinating on your Fall Break travel plans. If youstay longer than a day, there are plenty activities to fill your weekend, but if your time and money are limited, you can still make a day trip worth your while. Not including gas, this whole itinerary will cost you about $50.

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TRAVEL

The Red River Gorge: More than just a climbing town

By Devon Shuman | October 10, 2017

Nestled in the mountainous woods an hour east of Lexington, KY, lies the cozy town of Campton. It's a veritable one-road village, the route 11 Mountain Parkway snaking its way through the terrain, sheer rock faces rising up on either side of the street.

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ENTERTAINMENT

McDonald's apologizes for insufficient Szechuan Sauce, promises to bring it back this winter

By Kirby Davis | October 10, 2017

The Oxford McDonald's was so crowded on Saturday that when senior Brandon Fogel and his girlfriend arrived, at promptly 1:50 p.m., they had to park across the street.

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TRAVEL

Outside Oxford: Best bets for Fall Break

By Editorial Staff | October 10, 2017

Want to do something over Fall Break, but not willing to travel far? Here are four recommendations for things to do and place to go, all an hour or less from campus: