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For women's history month, Culture Editor Stella Powers complied a list of some of her favorite films directed by women.

Best films directed by women

By Stella Powers | March 23, 2025

It’s women’s history month, and through working on this piece, it has come to my attention just how few films are actually directed by women — it’s upsetting. I was barely able to come up with a top 10 list. If I were asked to come up with more films, I’m not sure I would be able to. So many films, including some of my favorite films about women, are directed by men. However, in honor of women’s history month, I decided to highlight some of my favorites.

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Spring break is right around the corner, and Culture Editor Stella Powers has some recommendations for what to watch.
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What to watch over spring break

By Stella Powers | March 17, 2025

Spring break is rapidly approaching, and the long-awaited week off often brings with it tropical vacations and fun getaways. However, not everyone has that to look forward to. So, what should people do with this week off? My answer: movies. Here are some of my favorite loosely spring break (or more so getaway) films to help you escape on a fun vacation right from your couch.

Chloe Southard shares her final playlist as culture editor and chooses to be vulnerable with it.
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In the editor’s rotation: My public humiliation ritual

By Chloe Southard | March 16, 2025

This is my last playlist as culture editor. Don’t worry, my devoted handful of readers, I’m not going to leave you high and dry. The playlists will continue, but not from the culture editor. Think of it more as a grandmother of The Miami Student dropping in and telling you what she’s listening to. Now that I’ve prepared you for what’s to come, I’ve got a bit of a doozy this week. Lately, I’ve been listening to music that is embarrassing, to say the least. I’m going to be very vulnerable with you here, so please be nice to me.

Calendula, a new Mexican restaurant, has opened in Oxford.
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New Mexican restaurant in Oxford offers an upscale — yet bland — dining experience

By Sydney Mulford | March 14, 2025

A few weeks ago, everyone started talking about Calendula, the newest restaurant in Uptown Oxford. Being new to campus, I had friends telling me this was a huge deal.  After a busy week of events, I headed to Calendula on a Friday evening and was met with an hour to an hour-and-a-half wait. It seemed the rest of Oxford was as excited to try the newest restaurant in town as I was. Unfortunately, I was too hungry to wait and went elsewhere for dinner.

Calendula, a new Mexican restaurant, has opened in Oxford.
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New Mexican restaurant in Oxford offers an upscale — yet bland — dining experience

By Sydney Mulford | March 14, 2025

A few weeks ago, everyone started talking about Calendula, the newest restaurant in Uptown Oxford. Being new to campus, I had friends telling me this was a huge deal.  After a busy week of events, I headed to Calendula on a Friday evening and was met with an hour to an hour-and-a-half wait. It seemed the rest of Oxford was as excited to try the newest restaurant in town as I was. Unfortunately, I was too hungry to wait and went elsewhere for dinner.

Culture Editor Chloe Southard thinks Lady Gaga has fully returned to the kind of music that makes her great.
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Lady Gaga returns to dance pop with ‘MAYHEM,’ and suddenly everything feels like it’s going to be OK

By Chloe Southard | March 13, 2025

I have been a Lady Gaga stan since the ripe age of 7 years old. When I tell you that seeing the “Paparazzi” music video for the first time on MTV changed the trajectory of my entire life, I mean it. Gaga was my first favorite singer; she is the reason why I became so consumed by pop culture. And like any loyal Little Monster, I have been seated for every single thing Mother Monster has released. Even throughout her country era with “Joanne” and jazz era with “Cheek to Cheek,” I was there in the trenches, defending her artistic decisions.

"Anora" had a sweep at the 97th Oscars.
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What you missed from Hollywood’s biggest night: The Oscars

By Ayla Peden | March 9, 2025

The most talked-about moment had to be the number of Oscars “Anora” took home. For most of the ceremony, many films were tied for the most wins. However, by the end, “Anora” left with five awards in some of the biggest categories, including film editing, original screenplay, best directing, best actress and, most importantly, best picture. 

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