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Assistant Campus and Community Editor Parker Green reviews Taylor Swift's new album "The Life of a Show Girl."
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Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” is pop perfection

By Parker Green | October 10, 2025

Taylor Swift dropped her highly anticipated 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Oct. 3, and I haven’t been the same since.Full of cheeky double entendres, glitter-gel-pen pop and high-profile interpolations, this album is a sharp departure from her more melancholy previous release, "The Tortured Poets Department.” It’s also everything I could want out of an album, especially one Swift said came from an “infectiously joyful, wild, dramatic place.”

Twenty One Pilots performs “Jumpsuit,” the first song off their album “Trench,” on Sept. 18 at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati.
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Twenty One Pilots kicks off new tour in Cincinnati, and the emo kid in me has been healed

By Taylor Powers | October 7, 2025

The first time I attended a Twenty One Pilots concert was in 2017 at the KFC Yum! Center in Kentucky for their “Emotional Roadshow World Tour.” I was 11 years old.Now, at 20 years old, I have seen them five times. You could say I’m a dedicated fan.Twenty One Pilots kicked off “The Clancy Tour: Breach” on Sept. 18 at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. The band’s eighth album, “Breach,” was released on Sept. 12, with the tour starting almost a week later.

Culture editor Stella Powers reveals what has been on her on repeat recently.
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In the editor’s rotation: Adding something new to my playlist

By Stella Powers | October 6, 2025

Welcome back! Once again, my music taste is all over the place, but I’ve compiled some of the tracks I’ve been listening to for the past few weeks into this piece.I finally started listening to something new, which is a huge development for me. Unfortunately, it is a musical. But, it’s a musical I had never listened to until recently, so I’m taking that as a win. Talk about character development.

Woodstock is considered to be a monumental part of culture. What if it happened today?
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Woodstock ‘25: What if Woodstock happened today?

By Layla Norris | October 1, 2025

Popular culture is an entity that is continuously evolving as time goes on. Music has a tremendous influence on culture, and they often change together.When we reflect on influential moments in musical culture, our minds first travel back to early 20th-century music. Or, back to arguably the most iconic period of music history: the 1960s. This is when society began its transition from traditional purity culture into an age of rock, free thinking and revolution.

Culture writer Ren Chaffee shares her experience at Conan Gray's Wishbone Pajama Show.
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Wishbones, clovers and a concert from heaven

By Ren Chaffee | October 1, 2025

The second night of Conan Gray’s “The Wishbone Pajama Show” was an outstanding performance of emotional music, beautiful production, and glamorous costumes. On Sept. 13, Gray took the stage at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati.The atmosphere was electric — the crowd matched Gray’s stage presence through their adherence to the show’s theme.

Style writer Allison Lee shares new fashion trends, specifically a revival of boho chic.
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Peace, love and boho: Three trends that Miami University students are loving

By Allison Lee | September 30, 2025

Within the past two decades, trends have been seemingly repeating themselves — even more so with rapid technological advances and references toward nostalgia. In 2017, 1980s-esque windbreakers and scrunchies were trend highlights; 2020 brought back “Y2K;” I even wrote about 2014 Tumblr fashion in 2022. Now, 2025 is reviving 2013. 

Asst. Culture editor Ayla Peden recommends her favorite books based on Greek mythology.
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Love Greek life? Try Greek mythology

By Ayla Peden | September 23, 2025

If there is one thing that you should know about me, it’s that I was a Greek mythology addict as a kid and, quite frankly, I still am.If there is one thing that you should know about me, it’s that I was a Greek mythology addict as a kid and, quite frankly, I still am.I would spend countless hours watching YouTube videos that ranged from the gods’ family tree to the most niche stories about random demigods and their adventures. However, once that obsession had started, it couldn’t be stopped, and I quickly ran out of things to watch. That was until I heard about the many books that recount new as well as classic myths.So, I give you some of my favorite books based on Greek mythology.

Culture editor Stella Powers shares the songs she has been listening to this week
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In the editor’s rotation: Still a lot of showtunes… some Halloween?

By Stella Powers | September 22, 2025

If you survived my first “In the editor’s rotation” column, welcome back! If this is your first time reading about the music I listen to… good luck.Unfortunately, it’s still mostly showtunes. I am ever so slightly (majorly) reentering my Broadway phase from seventh grade, and since my last column, it has only gotten worse. But don’t let that scare you away — I’m hoping at least one song on this list is tolerable enough to make it onto one person’s playlist.

Photo editor Elisa Rosenthal gives her thoughts on "Wednesday" season two.
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“Wednesday” season 2: Woefully repetitive

By Elisa Rosenthal | September 18, 2025

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.
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Gap? Gnarly.

By Allison Lee | September 12, 2025

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

By Josie Zimmerman | September 10, 2025

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.
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Books to read: Friendship edition

By Shannon Mahoney | September 10, 2025

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

By Stella Powers | September 7, 2025

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!

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