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Photo editor Elisa Rosenthal gives her thoughts on "Wednesday" season two.
CULTURE

“Wednesday” season 2: Woefully repetitive

My “Addams Family” credentials include the following: an obsession with the original movie, a longing for a romance like Morticia and Gomez and, obviously, my position as the smart, eldest daughter in my family with a fervently protective watch over my slightly idiotic younger brother.I loved season one of “Wednesday,” even watching it twice; so naturally, I binged all of season two in one sitting once it was released. 


Up-and-coming girl group Katseye performs in an ad for GAP.
STYLE

Gap? Gnarly.

On Aug. 19, Gap released a commercial featuring the up-and-coming girl group Katseye. The commercial, featuring the group dancing to “Milkshake” by Kelis, has caught the internet by storm, gathering over 400 million views on social media, according to Gap CEO Richard Dickson.People may be wondering what exactly Katseye is and who it is; after dropping ‘Gnarly’ earlier this year, collaborating with Glossier and winning the VMA for best push performance, Katseye has gained more mainstream recognition.


Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made their engagement official on social media.
CULTURE

Travis Kelce’s proposal makes Taylor Swift break ‘forever girlfriend’ trope

After two years of dating, Taylor Swift announced her engagement to Travis Kelce on Aug. 26.The duo went public in the summer of 2023, with Kelce attending her concerts and Swift watching his football games.Swift announced their engagement in a post on Instagram, captioned “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” with her song “So High School” playing over the photos.


Asst. Campus and Community editor Shannon Mahoney shares her favorite books that talk about friendship.
CULTURE

Books to read: Friendship edition

Whether you're a first-year student or a senior, coming back to campus is a time to reconnect with old friends and – hopefully – make some new ones. It can be easy to feel alone, so here are my top recommendations for books about friendship to help you feel a little less lonely. Some are slightly tragic, and some more hopeful, but all of these books have helped me feel more connected to those around me.


Stella Powers shares what she's been listening to recently.
CULTURE

In the editor’s rotation: Re-entering my theater kid era

I must warn you: my music taste is all over the place and vastly different from that of the typical college student. Sure, I love my mainstream pop girlies as much as the next person, but I also love my older music, comedic songs and, unfortunately, showtunes, which have infiltrated my recent musical diet a bit more than I’m willing to admit. But my hope is that there are some new songs on here that you have never heard before, and may add to your daily rotations – even if it’s just one or two.All that being said, my Spotify “on repeat” has been quite the trip recently. Buckle up, you’re in for a wild ride!


Sabrina Carpenter releases her seventh studio album, "Man's Best Friend."
CULTURE

Sabrina Carpenter’s “Man’s Best Friend” is my new best friend

While Sabrina Carpenter may not be “Man’s Best Friend,” I would so let her be mine.On Aug. 29, the pop sensation released her seventh studio album to the begging hands of anyone who has ever had to deal with a “Manchild,” and let me tell you, I was excited.Much like her last album “Short n’ Sweet,” many of the songs were produced and co-written by Jack Antonoff, who has worked with other artists such as Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Lorde and more.


Miami Dance Corps provides a safe space for students to dance and socialize.
CULTURE

The Miami Dance Corps: A club for expression and friendship

For many years, Miami University has been a place where students could thrive, not just academically, but socially as well. But how has Miami created this place where so many friendships flourish? The answer lies in the hundreds of clubs that have been established around the campus.One such group that has had a profound impact on its members is the Miami Dance Corps (MDC).


Parker Green, asst. campus & community editor, had mixed feelings on the new "F1" film starring Brad Pitt.
CULTURE

‘F1’ movie review: Dazzling visuals, score dampened by distracting plots

There are few things I would rather do than watch 20 multi-millionaires hurtle around oddly-shaped tracks in glamorous locales, battling it out in a marvel of instinct, engineering and strategy.It’s a passion that I have sacrificed my sleep schedule, money and, quite frankly, my sanity for, so when it was announced that Lewis Hamilton (arguably the greatest driver of all time and certainly the most decorated) was producing a Formula One (F1) movie, it was inevitable that I would watch it.Directed by Joseph Kosinski (of “Top Gun: Maverick” fame), starring Brad Pitt (“Fight Club” and “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”) and running just over two and a half hours, “F1” was a whirlwind, both good and bad.


Many Miami students, including Ben Cubberly, have found an outlet to perform through Miami Comedic Relief.
CULTURE

‘It’s the craziest feeling ever’: Miami Comedic Relief offers outlet to perform

For Miami University students, Wednesday nights in Oxford usually mean grabbing dinner with friends, trekking Uptown for Country Night at Brick Street Bar or getting extra sleep before class in the morning.For members of Miami Comedic Relief, alternating Wednesday evenings mean it’s time to perform.The comedians congregate at Bar 1868 every other week for their show. These members represent the few who had the confidence to perform and stuck with it following their first show.


Culture Editor Stella Powers thinks Marvel's "Thunderbolts*" is the best Marvel movie since "Avengers: Endgame."
ENTERTAINMENT

‘Thunderbolts*’ tackles mental health struggles

When people see a Marvel movie, they can typically expect fun action sequences, some comedy and almost always, a post-credit scene. “Thunderbolts*” (now being marketed as “The New Avengers), the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), delivers all of that. Additionally, it also battles a new villain: mental health.Released on May 2, Marvel’s “Thunderbolts*” stars Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, Lewis Pullman as Robert Reynolds, David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr and more.

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