By Paige Auxier Edited by Anna Kate Mereness @rachael_richman on Pinterest Before the start of the 2026-2027 school year, Brick Street replaced their iconic, vintage-style marquee sign with a modern LED alternative. Several students, myself included, were upset by the change, for a number of unique reasons. However, I suspect that most of them have a lot less to do with the sign itself and more so with what it represents as a symbol of university tradition, nostalgia, and th

By Haley Klase Edited by Anna Kate Mereness I wouldn't consider myself a minimalist or a maximalist; I just like what I like. Some days I wear monochromatic outfits, and some days I throw on 5 chunky rings and pink tennis shoes. I always appreciate balance within fashion, and recently I have found a ton of inspiration for staple pieces that have a bit of flair. @saorsastar on Pinterest @kieslowski6 on Pinterest My favorite pieces recently have been jeans with something extra

By Ava DiSalle Edited by Anna Kate Mereness @THLG on Pinterest Fall is finally here! There is nothing quite like crunchy leaves, apple orchards, pumpkin patches and cool weather. There are just so many amazing, memorable things about fall, nostalgic traditions, fun activities and of course some yummy, cozy treats! As a first year student this is my first fall here in Oxford. Since moving into a dorm I have discovered that not everything is at my fingertips. How will I fulfill

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

By Emerson Driscoll Edited by Anna Kate Mereness Crea & Divaga// @valeriacunza on Pinterest Internships. Career fair. Business clothes. Elevator pitches. Networking. And, it’s all on top of your coursework and life at college. For juniors and seniors primarily, the fall semester is nothing short of stressful. Whether you’re in business or not, the search for your career has started. The annual Miami University Career Fair has already passed, and interviews and coffee chats ha

By Naomi Galas Edited by Anna Kate Mereness @thechiclife on Pinterest I am sure we all go online and get overwhelmed with “What’s new in the beauty world?” or “Tricks to up your personal style.” It's like a smack in the face every time. When we finally catch up with one thing, another trend is already well on its way to being over. I believe we’re losing our appreciation for the simple things, and individuals feel that your normal habits are out of the ordinary, compared to w

By Maggie Carey Edited by Anna Kate Mereness @bran_flakezz on Instagram If you’re ever in New York City for long enough, you’ll see it: someone recording themselves talking, taking pictures of dinner or stopping in the sidewalk to show an outfit. In the Big Apple, content creation is booming and behind the endless Tik Toks, Instagram Reels and ringlights is an entire ecosystem you might not even know about. That's right–I’m talking about the group of influencers that have tak

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. Hello all, I hope you’re enjoying the 62-80 degree weather range we’ve been having, because I for sure am not… Not knowing whether I need to plan to wear pants for the frigid mornings or sho

By Kenzi Perkins Edited by Anna Kate Mereness @kenziiialaina on Pinterest For so long, what was considered beautiful in society was anything but natural. Plastic surgery, caked on makeup and colored hair were praised as the epitome of beauty. Think back to just a few years ago… Anything but natural Scrolling through social media, you see getting ready videos, makeup tutorials and day-in-the-life videos–all informing you that everything you’re doing to feel beautiful is wrong.

By Nieve Cavanagh Edited by Anna Kate Mereness We find ourselves in many parasocial relationships: following people on Instagram, idolizing celebrity podcasts and mimicking our favorite influencers’ wardrobes. And although it is good to have role models, when have we taken these interests too far? Where is the line between being influenced and being controlled? My earliest memories from childhood are sitting on the couch with my mom watching “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.”

By Noelle George Edited by Anna Kate Mereness NOELLE GEORGE / UP Blog Writer Four years ago, I had no idea Oxford, Ohio existed. It was the beginning of my senior year of high school and I was just starting to apply to colleges. As I narrowed down my list of schools, I made the trip from Virginia to Oxford for the first time for a visit. Little did I know that the seemingly endless brick walkways of campus and high street would be the backdrop for my time in college. Now whe

By Cameron Murray Edited by Anna Kate Mereness On Sep. 23, Prime Video released the highly anticipated film adaptation of Ali Hazelwood’s popular STEM-themed romance novel “The Love Hypothesis.” Being a romance enjoyer and something of a scientist myself, I knew this movie would be right up my alley, but any decent scientist knows that a sample size of one is insufficient to draw any meaningful conclusions. To address this problem, I gathered a few of my fellow women in STEM

By Madelyn Mahle Edited by Anna Kate Mereness kimora-lee / @mindofahotmess on Pinterest I’m challenging you: after class ends, don’t put your AirPods in! When you go on a walk, don’t bring headphones. When you sit at Armstrong and wait for your friend to arrive, don’t reach for your phone. Instead, listen to your environment and the sounds happening around you. The voices of fellow students, wet shoes squeaking across the floor, the crumbling of a Starbucks bag, birds chirpin

By Stella Powers Edited by Anna Kate Mereness STELLA POWERS / UP BLOG WRITER Life is filled with stressors and difficult decisions. Between work and other obligations, it's easy to forget to live your life. I’ve been in the position where I was so overwhelmed by my workload that I simply couldn’t bring myself to do anything, so I’d just sit there. That’s when I decided that I needed to take time for myself. I needed to stop overthinking everything and do fun things that make

By Noelle George Edited by Taylor Morgan Ten years ago, I stepped into a thrift store for the first time. I was hesitant about wearing clothes that someone else had given away and finding things I actually liked and wanted to wear. However, I was unknowingly stepping into one of my favorite hobbies. Today, thrifting is trending as a sustainable way to update your wardrobe cost-effectively. Online, it can seem like people are constantly finding their dream pieces, but in reali

By Kaitlin McDowell Edited by Taylor Morgan As a college senior, I find myself spending a lot of time considering my identity. As I apply to different jobs, I am forced to consider my qualifications and what roles I “can,” and “cannot” do. These same thoughts follow me as I make other decisions for myself, such as redefining my personal style, picking up hobbies or setting goals. I, as many others, have preconceived ideas about myself and where I belong, or how others perceiv

By Emerson Driscoll Edited by Taylor Morgan ALESSIA / @giacomellialessia1 on Pinterest The switch from high school to college is one that most of us take. We all remember the bittersweet feeling of leaving behind everything we knew and taking on a new chapter in our lives. Not only were we leaving behind family, friends and our homes, but we were also leaving a chapter in our lives that constantly had structure to it. Not only were you at school the entire day, but most of us

By Paulina Adams Edited by Taylor Morgan “Nice guys finish last.” Yeah… Now that’s a load of bs. CHRYS HOFFMAN / @chryshoffman on Pinterest Somewhere along the way, people started confusing kindness with weakness, like being a good person automatically puts you behind, while the ruthless get ahead. But if you really look around, does that idea actually hold up? Are they truly happy? The answer is probably not. We live in a world that can feel harsh, competitive, and, at times