By Ivy Kleinman Edited by Anna Kate Mereness IVY KLEINMAN / UP BLOG WRITER Every time I walk into Plato's Closet, the same math happens automatically, before I've even hit the register. I count what's in my hands, divide the total by the number of items and land on a "cost per item" number I can compare to what each thing would've cost retail. Four items for $22 becomes $5.50 an item, and suddenly I'm not spending money, I'm saving it — never mind that I walked in "not needin

By Alana Hudy Edited by Anna Kate Mereness @catbricknell on Pinterest There’s something undeniably dramatic about putting your headphones on, walking across campus and pretending the song playing was specifically chosen for the soundtrack of your life. Maybe the leaves are changing. Maybe you’re carrying an iced coffee. Maybe you’re walking to a class you absolutely do not want to attend. For a few minutes, though, everything feels a little more cinematic. The internet would

By Lauren Hotchkiss Edited by Anna Kate Mereness LAUREN HOTCHKISS / UP BLOG WRITER We all love Oxford, especially in the fall. However, sometimes a day trip or weekend excursion is a fun way to spice up your semester and go someplace new. Although I’ve always enjoyed my Oxford weekends, some of the trips I’ve taken with friends have made for great memories. Consider making a playlist of all your favorite songs and driving to try a new coffee place or going shopping. Elliott C