By Noelle George Edited by Anna Kate Mereness Jordan James, UP Magazine Failure is something that is easy to fear. Failing at something can lead to feelings of shame, embarrassment and doubt. Many of us have been conditioned to accept only the best: getting good grades in school, succeeding in extracurriculars, and achieving the next milestone. According to the National Library of Medicine, “The fear of failure can be interpreted as the cognitive interpretation that students

By Kiser Young Edited by Anna Kate Mereness Follow along with senior journalism and strategic communication student Kiser Young and his takes on music, culture/trending news, fashion and various forms of media following his friends and life in Oxford as a soon to be Miami University grad. BTS shot by Kiser featuring a hidden gem of a location. Tucked behind the art museum on campus, models gaze into the distance dressed in shades of red. Parents' weekend is around the corner,

By Nieve Cavanagh Edited by Anna Kate Mereness @peytonweiser on Pinterest A socially acceptable way to avoid yourself and others. That is what being “busy” has become. Well, guess what? I’m not buying it. Sure, having a packed schedule may make you feel productive and accomplished, but bragging about it makes you sound trivial. Everyone is busy. We live in a time when everyone is trying to keep up with the Joneses and say yes to every opportunity. Having a lot on your plate i