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Asst. Culture editor Ayla Peden recommends her favorite books based on Greek mythology.
CULTURE

Love Greek life? Try Greek mythology

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
CULTURE

In the editor’s rotation: Still a lot of showtunes… some Halloween?

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.





BaShaun Smith supervises the Office of Residence Life, the Miller Center for Student Disability Services, the Rinella Learning Center and the Dean of Students Office.
NEWS

Who is the Dean of Students?

Students may have seen Dean of Students BaShaun Smith’s four kids running around Western dining hall, or heard about his extensive Cleveland Browns collection in the dean of students’ office, but what does the dean of students actually do? 








The senators heard several concerns submitted by students and passed ASG’s internal operating budget.
NEWS

ASG begins the 2025-26 governance cycle

The Associated Student Government (ASG) convened for its first full body meeting on Sept. 16. During the meeting, ASG elected a new deputy secretary of the treasury, addressed student concerns, appointed new members to the Steering Committee and passed ASG’s internal operating budget (IOB).




Culture writer Hailey Craver spends a night at Left Field Tavern.
FOOD

Bingo and bar food: Left Field Tavern review

Tucked away on Park Place in Oxford, Left Field Tavern is a classic college sports bar. Their menu is filled with bar favorites — wings, burgers and plenty of shareable fried appetizers that pair great with a beer and a sports game.


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