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Here are 5 cute dates perfect for college students

By Parker Green | November 11, 2025

Cuffing season is officially upon us, which means you (yes, YOU) need to step up your dating game. Here are five cute date ideas in the Oxford area, perfect for any price point or level of commitment.

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In the editor’s rotation: Time for holiday music

By Stella Powers | November 10, 2025

Hello! Welcome back to my column, “In the editor’s rotation.” My streaming has been all over the place recently; however, as soon as it hit Nov. 1, I had to tune into a bit of holiday music.Look, I know a lot of people think you should wait until after Thanksgiving to listen to any Christmas music, but some of it is just so good, so why wait? Holiday tunes haven’t fully infiltrated my streams yet – thankfully – but they’re definitely starting to make an appearance. Don’t worry, I’m still listening to plenty of showtunes.

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Chop Bento enters the Oxford food scene

By Hailey Craver | November 9, 2025

Located next to Bodega on High Street, Chop Bento is a brand new restaurant in Oxford. It offers a fresh take on modern Asian cuisine, featuring a diverse menu with something for everyone.

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Kelly Reichardt’s ‘The Mastermind’ may be the answer to all of our cinematic woes

By Joey Dimacchia | November 9, 2025

Over the course of its lifespan, Hollywood has shown a simultaneous progression and regression. This has created public confusion regarding the “state of cinema” — constantly overtaking both public and industry conversations.Is there a formula for filmmaking that directors and writers should adhere to? Or, on the contrary, must we constantly evolve the art form so as to remain relevant and original? The work of Kelly Reichardt, now more than ever, shows us that the answer is both.

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Holiday romances that will make you forget about seasonal depression

By Ayla Peden | November 8, 2025

As the sun sets earlier over the horizon and temperatures continue to drop, the best thing to look forward to is the upcoming holiday season. Now, I know there is debate about whether holiday celebrations should start on Nov. 1 or after Thanksgiving — I personally fight for the latter — but that doesn’t mean you can’t start preparing for when you’re in the festive mood.So, with that said, here are five holiday romance novels that give off the same cheesy, nostalgic vibe of a Hallmark movie.

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Healing through chaos: A review of ‘Everybody Scream’

By Ren Chaffee | November 7, 2025

Florence Welch had a near-death experience from a ruptured ectopic pregnancy in August 2023. That and the surgery that saved her life became her main inspirations for her new album, “Everybody Scream,” which came out on Halloween.

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Under the Lights of Austin City Limits

By Annalyse Deming | November 4, 2025

Welcome to Austin City Limits.Held at Zilker Park with a gorgeous view of the Austin, Texas skyline, Austin City Limits (ACL) is a nationally renowned music festival that runs for two consecutive three-day weekends each year. By invitation, a unique and diverse lineup of music artists plays hour-long sets throughout the day on different stages set up around the perimeter, culminating each night with two headliners that perform at opposite ends of the park.

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Spooky songs to celebrate the Halloween season

By Elise Hanna | November 3, 2025

So, in need of a change of pace, I set out to compile a list of my top five lesser-played Halloween songs, for whatever kind of spooky mood you’re in.

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Tricks, treats and TV: Disney’s top 10 Halloween episodes

By Ren Chaffee | October 29, 2025

The best way to get in the spooky spirit is by watching nostalgic Halloween specials. The most iconic run of Halloween specials during my childhood was Disney Channel’s “Monstober.” If you miss having a section of TV specifically for this holiday, then this list of top 10 Disney Halloween episodes might be for you.

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In the editor’s rotation: Taylor Swift released a new album

By Stella Powers | October 28, 2025

Hello again! Welcome back to “In the editor’s rotation,” the column where I publicly reveal what I’ve been streaming in the weeks prior.As we’ve learned from my past few columns, I’m a bit of a musical theater nerd. However, Taylor Swift released a new album, so I‘ve dedicated a bit of time to listening to that, too. See, I’m capable of changing things up from time to time!

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How a Soviet propaganda film reminded me what I need in a movie

By Eliza Sullivan | October 27, 2025

We’re all aware of the plethora of sequels and remakes that are plaguing theater screens today. IMDB lists 431 “sequels, remakes, reboots, prequels, [and] spin-offs” made or announced in the last seven years. I have been craving something fresh, and this movie from the 1930s was exactly what I was looking for. 

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Romanticize your fall: A guide to cozy media

By Kathryn Hippe | October 27, 2025

Fall is more than a season; it’s a script. As the harvest season draws near, immerse yourself into the season by reframing the trite, small town of Oxford into a movie set of your making. Whether you’re watching, reading or listening, this season’s media picks can turn an ordinary collegiate week into a romanticized montage — so light a candle, cue a soundtrack and step into your own narrative with these media must-haves.

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Does Din Tai Fung live up to its TikTok hype?

By Hailey Craver | October 26, 2025

Din Tai Fung (DTF) has risen to international fame, thanks in part to its viral popularity on TikTok. The restaurant is best known for its delicate xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and other dim sum specialties. Din Tai Fung has locations in just seven states — New York, California, Washington, Arizona, Oregon and Nevada — and other international locations. Over fall break, I had the chance to visit its Las Vegas location.

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6 new book releases to get you through 2025

By Ayla Peden | October 25, 2025

As the days get shorter and courses start ramping up, it may seem like there is nothing more to look forward to this year, but fret not! There are still plenty of books that have yet to be released this year, which can give you an incentive to make it through each week.