Culture

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.

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ENTERTAINMENT

"This Is Us" returns to NBC

By Maddie Toole | October 3, 2017

After the jaw-dropping and tear-jerking season one finale of NBC's hit drama "This Is Us," audiences all over the country sat in their living rooms dealing with heartache and searching for answers they were never given (and for another box of Kleenex). When the second season premiere aired last Tuesday, fans of the show received a major clue to the answer of the question everyone is dying to ask:

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ENTERTAINMENT

'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' is fun, but tries to do too much

By Sam Keeling | October 3, 2017

The ultimate allure of the spy movie lies in its fantastic elements. When you strip the genre down to its essentials, you have colorful villains with ludicrous plots facing off against suave gentleman armed with classic good looks, charisma and ultra-hi-tech gadgets. In other words, you have "Kingsman"

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ENTERTAINMENT

'Battle of the Sexes' serves up solid performances

By Scott Lentz | October 3, 2017

Unless you've been living under a rock, I shouldn't need to remind you that "Wonder Woman" was one of 2017's biggest hits. It's a fun action movie, but the coolest byproduct of the film was reading stories of young girls feeling empowered by what (and who) they saw onscreen.

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CULTURE

Theatre francais: A look at Miami's Foreign Language Theatre Company

October 3, 2017

Miami students are bringing a little piece of Europe to Oxford in the form of live theatre. French professor Jeremie Korta and 10 university students are preparing to perform a production of a French play at the end of the semester.

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CULTURE

In 'Hell' in Alumni Hall

October 3, 2017

"We're in hell"

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CULTURE

'Best apple cider in the U.S.' at Oxford Farmer's Market

October 3, 2017

With the beginning of fall comes innate craving for pumpkin spice, sweaters, apples and apple cider. For Scott Downing, 52, of Downing Fruit Farm, this is optimal selling season.

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CULTURE

The wall between us: Love after the election

October 3, 2017

Sarah Pankratz tried her best not to cry.

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CULTURE

'The Flick' refreshingly explores empathy

October 3, 2017

The opening of "The Flick" appropriately mimicked the beginning of a movie. A single lamp flickered on and illuminated the back wall of Studio 88 with different colors simulating a projection. Brassy opening music swelled to a crescendo and the audience settled in for a unique slice-of-life story.

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CULTURE

Caleb Russell: The succulent guy

October 3, 2017

Caleb Russell's windowsill is a greenhouse. Mason jars, clay pots and ceramic vases purchased from thrift shops and craft stores cover every available surface, each one filled with tiny green plants.