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CULTURE

‘From the princess of all things Short n’ Sweet’: Sabrina Carpenter opens new tour in Columbus

By Stella Powers and Taylor Powers | October 4, 2024

This was Carpenter’s first ever sold-out arena show, and she certainly expressed her gratitude more than a few times. At one point, she took out her earpiece to listen to how loud the crowd was, and she looked like she was about to cry. As special as the night was for the audience, it was just as special if not even more for her. Our girl has finally made it.

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Troye Sivan and Charli xcx make the audience 'Sweat' with collaborative tour

By Stella Powers | October 3, 2024

The two-hour concert was nothing short of fun and exciting moments, as well as absolute chaos. It is definitely a high-energy concert without a single dull moment.

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CULTURE

Hyper-fail: SOPHIE’s posthumous album is a flop

By Gina Roth | October 3, 2024

The entire album feels disingenuous and just an excuse for artists to put their name on a track next to SOPHIE, especially due to her status as a trans icon. SOPHIE has been inspiring trans artists to make music in the hyperpop space. The album should have never been released, and it feels disrespectful to her legacy.

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CULTURE

Being vulnerable, favorite lines and 2014 Tumblr: Q&A with John Green

By Parker Green | October 2, 2024

John Green, a podcaster, philanthropist, YouTuber and author of seven New York Times bestsellers visited as part of Miami University’s lecture series on Sept. 23. The Miami Student got to sit down and talk with him about anxiety, vulnerability and 2014 Tumblr.

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CULTURE

‘Speak No Evil’: A terrifying vacation in the country

By Eli Norman | September 30, 2024

Watkins’ “Speak No Evil” is a faithful adaptation, hitting the same beats as the Danish original. However, whereas the original ends on a decidedly bleaker note, Watkins adds a 20-minute-long final act.

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Why I obsessed over season 6 of ‘Love Island: USA’ (and why you should, too)

By Molly Francis | September 28, 2024

This summer, several of my friends raved about season six of “Love Island: USA” and convinced me to watch it. Finally, at the end of the summer after the season ended, I went back to the beginning to see what all the fuss was about.

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CULTURE

‘Memoir of a Sparklemuffin’: Suki Waterhouse’s new spidery, intoxicating album

By Thea Postalakis | September 28, 2024

The 18-song track “Memoir of a Sparklemuffin” came out on Sept. 13. On “Sparklemuffin,” Waterhouse seems to discard the previous gloominess that was featured in “I Can’t Let Go” and her EPs, trading it with a new pop-punk persona. 

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A ‘Crash Course’ on ‘How the World Ends:’ My interaction with John Green at his lecture

By Josie Zimmerman | September 27, 2024

This was one of many wholesome interactions between Green and his fans. Others at the mic requested video messages for their friends and family, while others told him his work helped them through personal struggles.

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“It’s a woman’s world and you’re lucky to be living in it:” Katy Perry releases new album

By Josie Zimmerman | September 27, 2024

Much like a majority of Gen-Z, I mainly know her biggest hits like “Firework,” “Roar,” “I Kissed A Girl,” etc. Aside from the occasional “American Idol” clips, I do not keep track of Perry and her whereabouts.

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John Green blends humor and vulnerability in Miami Lecture series

By Parker Green | September 26, 2024

Green didn’t stick to just the end of the world. Moderated by Rosemary Pennington, chair of the media, journalism and film department, Green took the audience on a whirlwind journey of topics, including his fascination with tuberculosis, his storied writing career, thoughts on book banning and his struggles with OCD. 

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ENTERTAINMENT

From ‘X-Men: First Class’ to ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ here are all 11 ‘X-Men’ films ranked from worst to best

By Stella Powers | September 22, 2024

In the past month and a half, I have watched every single “X-Men” film, some multiple times (“Logan,” I adore you), and while I thoroughly enjoyed most of them, I have compiled this ranking from the least to most enjoyable viewing experience. 

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ isn’t as bad as the internet says it is

By Allison Lee | September 21, 2024

Edwards is one of the main sources of this season being as controversial as it is. Many users on TikTok believe that this installment of the “Drag Race” franchise is a setup for an Edwards win. 

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ENTERTAINMENT

The Emmys 2024: The big four, record-breaking nominees and making history

By Megan Harrison | September 19, 2024

There were many historic moments at the awards ceremony this year in Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, with an overwhelming amount of wins from “The Big Four” of the night: “Hacks,” “Shogun,” “Baby Reindeer” and “The Bear.”

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‘Old Friend, New Face’: Dayglow releases new album

By Josie Zimmerman | September 19, 2024

I have been listening to Sloan Struble, better known as Dayglow, for less than two years now. I remember the night I was up late talking to a friend, and when “Dear Friend,” came onto my Spotify playlist, every note and lyric resonated with me perfectly.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Paris Hilton wants to set the record straight on ‘Infinite Icon’

By Eli Norman | September 14, 2024

“Infinite Icon” shows significant growth as an artist for Hilton, especially when compared to her debut “Paris,” but is beleaguered by one major issue: Hilton is consistently the worst part of the whole production. 

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The ghost-with-the-most returns in ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,’ bringing with him far too many side characters and messy plotlines

By Stella Powers | September 13, 2024

Despite its modernization, the film still has a classic energy-packed score and a slightly gory,  gothic horror aesthetic at its core. It could not be more Burton. 

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Pop ‘IT’ girls are so back

By Chloe Southard | September 6, 2024

Seeing so many newer and formerly underrated artists gain so much attention and putting out real, true pop music is exhilarating. Finally, we’re free from the curse of Chainsmokers-esque, EDM, Forever 21-sounding beats.

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Chappell Roan speaks out about boundaries, unsurprisingly leading to internet discourse

By Stella Powers | September 5, 2024

While fans have a right to appreciate an artist they enjoy, approaching them in the street isn’t necessarily OK, especially when the artist speaks out against it. 

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ENTERTAINMENT

Which is better: An empty or full theater? A movie theater employee weighs in

By Stella Powers | August 28, 2024

I am a firm believer that big releases are always more fun in a full theater. If there’s a new Marvel movie or something along those lines, I think it’s better to have that experience with a big group of people. Usually, there’s always at least one fun surprise or cameo, and it’s so much fun to hear how everyone around you reacts.

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Well worth the wait: Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds deliver performances of a lifetime in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

By Stella Powers | August 27, 2024

Even for those who aren’t big fans of these characters or Marvel as a whole, this film is a fun watch for everyone, and laughter is almost guaranteed. It’s one of the best Marvel films released since “Avengers: Endgame,” and it was most definitely worth the wait.