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Sabrina Carpenter kicked off her "Short n Sweet" tour on Sept. 23.
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.

Nancy Strzelecki visits the Hamilton County Board of Elections on Sept. 30 with 51 more official voter challenges. Of those 51 voters, 47 of them she believes moved to North Carolina.
NEWS

Cleaning up Ohio’s voter rolls

By Olivia Patel | October 3, 2024

On Jan. 23, Nancy Strzelecki sat in the second row of a Hamilton Board of Elections meeting. The meeting began like any other. Board member Gwen McFarlin called the meeting to order at 8:39 a.m., and all board and audience members who were able and willing rose for the Pledge of Allegiance, led by any and all active or retired military personnel present at the meeting.

SOPHIE's first and final posthumous album was released on Sept. 27. Staff Writer Gina Roth is not impressed.
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.

Dr. Luke Meekan assists his students with creating lesson plans during ART 295, “Elementary Art Methods.”
NEWS

COVID 4 years later: Is it the new flu?

By Jaclyn Wenhold | September 29, 2024

Four years since COVID-19 upended daily life across the world, the conversation around the virus has shifted dramatically. Once at the forefront of nearly every discussion, COVID-19 seems to have settled in the background. Today, some people don’t take it as seriously as they once did. 

Culture Writer Caitlin McNally is helping you spruce up your fall wardrobe with these fashion trends.
STYLE

Fall fashion is back in full swing

By Caitlin McNally | September 29, 2024

For fans and followers of style, there is nothing quite comparable to fall fashion. Let’s talk about what we can expect to see around Oxford as we move further away from summer and continue to dive into fall.

John Green and Dr. Rosemary Pennington discuss Green's work during a lecture in Hall Auditorium.
CULTURE

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. 

Speaker Pro Tempore Nick Barry provides a presentation on ethical communication train to members of ASG during their weekly meeting on Sept. 23 in the Joslin Senate Chamber.
NEWS

Miami’s student body president and vice president discuss plans for the accessibility map

By Grace Grover | September 26, 2024

Student Body President (SBP) Will Brinley and Student Body Vice President (SBVP) Babs Dwyer introduced themselves to new members of Miami University’s Associated Student Government (ASG) on Sept. 23. They talked about raising awareness around mental health, bringing together students from different backgrounds and the future of the accessibility map they proposed during their campaign.

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