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

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

By Ayla Peden | September 6, 2025

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.

The Miami Dance Corps: A club for expression and friendship

By Ayla Peden | September 1, 2025

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).

Asst. Culture Editor Ayla Peden gives her recommendations for fun drinks in Oxford

Thirsty? Try these fun drinks from around Oxford

By Ayla Peden | May 7, 2025

Have you ever been studying and thought, “I could get so much more done if I had a fun drink?”Now, I know some people like to stick to their signature beverage; I, too, am guilty of this. So, I give you an excuse to try something new with my recommendations.

Asst. Culture Editor Ayla Peden recaps fashion's biggest night.

Fashion’s biggest night is back with the 77th annual Met Gala

By Ayla Peden | May 6, 2025

Celebrities and designers alike flocked to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (or the MET) to celebrate the museum’s 77th annual Met Gala on Monday, May 5.The Met Gala may seem like a frivolous show of wealth, but it is so much more than that. The gala serves to celebrate the fashion industry and to raise money for the MET’s Costume Institute. Anna Wintour, the editor-in-chief of Vogue Magazine, heads the gala.

Asst. Culture Editor Ayla Peden gives insight on what to wear this summer

What to wear for warmer weather

By Ayla Peden | May 4, 2025

As temperatures rise and the sun shines brighter, there is more and more of a need for warm-weather clothes. I am sick of sweating after making my way to my classes, and I am ready to embrace my nice, light clothes.So, for the past week, I have been scouring Pinterest to find the perfect summer outfits – something that will remind me that summer is near.

Asst. Culture Editor Ayla Peden loves fantasy books wants to tell you about them.

Fantasy books to read if you just need an escape

By Ayla Peden | April 22, 2025

For as long as I can remember, I have loved sitting back and reading a nice, cozy book. However, with classes taking up every waking moment, I haven’t been able to read as much as I would prefer. So, I have made it my mission to actually read something other than theories on sociology.As I got back into reading more for myself, I figured that many people may feel the same way. Or, maybe, they need a place to start.

Asst. Culture Editor Ayla Peden watched "Freaky Tales," and it was... interesting.

‘Freaky Tales’ is precisely what it sounds like: Freaky

By Ayla Peden | April 17, 2025

As I walked into the cinema this past Thursday to watch Pedro Pascal’s latest film, “Freaky Tales,” I realized that I had no idea what the movie was even about. I read online that it was an action/comedy with the star of “The Last of Us” as one of the film’s leads. What more do you really need to know?Evidently, a bit more than that, because the first 10-15 minutes left me very confused.

Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation works with Hopelab on a study around LGBTQ+ relationships with online spaces.

Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation provides new study on the LGBTQ+ community’s relationship with online spaces

By Ayla Peden | April 4, 2025

Earlier this year, Hopelab partnered with the Born This Way Foundation to conduct a study examining how LGBTQ+ young adults connect with their peers online to explore their identities, find support and build meaningful relationships. The Born This Way Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by pop star Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta. The foundation works to inspire young people to build a kinder world that supports their mental health and well-being. The foundation uses research, programs and grants to connect people with accessible mental health resources.

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