Culture

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:

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TRAVEL

Road Trip Recommendations: Fall Break

By Editorial Staff | October 10, 2017

Podcast - Pod Save America

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TRAVEL

Catch some thrills at White Rock Park

By Chandler Williams | October 10, 2017

Video by Chandler Williams

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FOOD

Oxford McDonald's one of nearly 1,000 in the country to offer Szechuan Sauce tomorrow

By Kirby Davis | October 6, 2017

Oxford's McDonald's is one of around 1,000 locations in the country that will offer Szechuan Sauce tomorrow with its new chicken tenders -- a long-awaited return for fans of the TV show, "Rick and Morty"

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ENTERTAINMENT

What to watch this weekend--Oct. 5

By Kirby Davis | October 6, 2017

Here's what to watch, stream and procrastinate with this weekend.

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CULTURE

Miami orchestra plays 'The Symphony of the Dance'

October 5, 2017

Miami University's Symphony Orchestra performed the first concert of its 101st season on Friday, October 6. The concert, titled "The Symphony of the Dance," featured a diverse program of music, with all the pieces centered around the theme of fighting for freedom. This year's theme comes from the concert's dedication to Daniel Pearl's World Music Days.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Films to watch this Fall

By Kirby Davis | October 3, 2017

We are now officially straddling summer rom-com and winter awards seasons. While horror flicks are obvious choices to indulge in for the next month or so, it would be unfortunate to neglect all other autumnally apt films. Here are eight to watch (or, most likely, re-watch) this season.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix brings the nostalgia with 'The Magic School Bus Rides Again'

By Kierra Sondereker | October 3, 2017

It's been a long time since I buckled my seatbelt and hunkered down for a trip through outer space. Or through some kid's digestive tract. Or, in this case, a wild adventure to the Galapagos Islands, complete with invasive species and symbiotic ecosystems.