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In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I give you my favorite redheads in film and TV

By Ayla Peden | March 20, 2025

When you think of St. Patrick’s Day, what pops into your head?  It may be leprechauns, beer, Irish dancing, more beer or wearing lots of green. However, when I think of this blessed day, I think of the color ginger – or anyone who considers themselves a redhead, to be exact.

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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.

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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.

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Oscar-winning ‘Anora’ highlights women in the sex work community

By Stella Powers | March 15, 2025

“Anora” has been all the buzz this awards season, sweeping the Oscars and taking home a total of five awards, including best picture and best actress for star Mikey Madison. But what is “Anora,” and why is everyone talking about it?

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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.

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Happy 20th anniversary to my favorite film: ‘Pride and Prejudice’

By Ayla Peden | March 10, 2025

I had never seen a film like this before — one that made me appreciate the art of filmmaking. Now, five years and at least 20 watches later, “Pride and Prejudice” still holds a special place in my heart.

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Celebrities stun on the 2025 Oscars red carpet

By Stella Powers | March 9, 2025

Each year, celebrities flood the carpet with a variety of outfits, ranging from stunning to questionable to sometimes even atrocious.

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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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In the editor’s rotation: Old but gold

By Chloe Southard | March 2, 2025

When I need something to soothe me or help me relax, I find myself turning to what some people would call “grandma music.” I’m talking about anything from the late ’30s to ’70s, and a few from the modern day.

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'Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!'

By Stella Powers | March 1, 2025

It started out as a normal Wednesday — on Feb. 12, I woke up, went to my two classes, got coffee with my friend and went back to my apartment to take a nap before weekly The Miami Student production. Before I got the chance to go to sleep, my phone buzzed. I opened it to a notification from X (formerly known as Twitter) I never would have expected in a million years: “Saturday Night Live – SNL shared a photo.”

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The stars that have visited Millett Hall

By Sydney Mulford | February 28, 2025

Millett Hall opened on Dec. 2, 1968 when the basketball team played against the Kentucky Wildcats; unfortunately, the Wildcats won. Since then, among many other basketball games, Millett has hosted numerous well-known performers.

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Black artists that you need to add to your Spotify playlist

By Ayla Peden | February 28, 2025

Although these Black artists come from different genres, they hold a special place in my heart, where only my best-loved artists reside. I have compiled a list of my favorite Black artists who have made an impact on me and the music industry.

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Being a ‘gay icon’, politics and using humor: A Q&A with Jesse Tyler Ferguson

By Parker Green | February 27, 2025

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, the award-winning actor, podcaster, activist and business owner, best known for his role on the hit sitcom “Modern Family,” visited Oxford as part of Miami University’s lecture series on Feb. 24.

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Culture editors’ picks: The Oscars

By Stella Powers and Chloe Southard | February 16, 2025

While it is ultimately up to the Academy to pick the winners, we are, once again, going to tell you our thoughts. So who’s going to take home this year’s Oscars in the biggest categories of the night?

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It’s time to start watching the films on your watchlist

By Chloe Southard | February 15, 2025

With the start of a new semester, I’ve been utilizing my free time — primarily on weekends — to work through my watchlist.