By Sara Kaufman Edited by Taylor Morgan As we are nearing the end of the semester, stress levels start to skyrocket. Between deadlines, exams, projects and other responsibilities, it's easy to burn out fast. But to survive these last few weeks, you don’t need to sacrifice your well-being. With intentional strategies and self-care, you can stray away from losing your sanity. Prioritize and Plan Start by setting yourself up for success. Your biggest asset is yourself. Make a re

By Tayler Nowak Edited by Taylor Morgan Stella / @stellaiagrecia on Pinterest Whether you are from New York City or making final decisions about traveling over Winter break, there is nothing better than the city during the holiday season.  Manhattan Sights  You can never go wrong with Bryant Park , especially this time of year, with its winter village. This is a spread-out holiday market with over 200 vendors selling everything from hot chocolate to fine jewelry. The winter v

By Sophia Masi Edited by Taylor Morgan liz / @postr4vemaximalist on Pinterest Over my teenage years and now into my early twenties, I noticed a trend among my peers. The words “cringe” and “embarrassing” were seemingly thrown into every conversation possible. I was a victim of this as well. Ages 15 through 19 I thought almost everything was somehow “embarrassing” and I truly feel like this held me back from reaching my potential and taking advantage of opportunities that came

By Harper Sabin Edited by Taylor Morgan Life is about learning to roll with the punches, even when those punches land a little harder than we expect. Some days it is something small, such as missing the bus or forgetting your lunch. Other days, it is heavier, knocking us off our feet and making the ground beneath us feel unstable (I have had my fair share of these days lately). But no matter the size of the setback, we must keep moving. We must adapt. We must try. So, as the

By Leah Hoffman Edited by Taylor Morgan Nancy Beadle / @nancyvrigian on Pinterest Oxford, Ohio, covers about a 7.5-mile radius, 7.5 miles of campus life with over 200 majors, 20,000 students and 600 clubs and organizations. And among them all is the one and only UP Magazine. Not only are you expected to walk out of here with a degree, but there’s also this unspoken idea that you are supposed to leave with a marriage license, too. Or maybe it’s not so unspoken after all, Miam

By Paige Auxier Edited by Taylor Morgan lola / @laur3nk0 on Pinterest The indie sleaze aesthetic was popular from 2005 to 2012 and is typically described as a messy, maximalist, eclectic and uniquely individual breed of personal style that embodied the club and party lifestyle of the era. Indie sleaze fashion was characterized by American Apparel  basics, ripped and colored tights, dirty sneakers, neon colors, rhinestones, smudged liner, glittery eye makeup, statement pieces,

By Caroline Albert Edited by Taylor Morgan As the days have been getting shorter, darker and colder, seasonal depression can start creeping in. It is easy to fall into the monotony of the impending feeling of gloom; however, here are some potential solutions to turn seasonal depression into a winter bounce back.  To start, some of the main symptoms of seasonal depression are persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness and low mood. Usually, people who experience this see a l

By Claire Weston Edited by Taylor Morgan PAIGE CODY / Unsplash I studied abroad in Luxembourg during the spring 2025 semester. From January to May, I visited 16 countries and faced almost every weather climate you could imagine. When I think back on my travel experience, there were certain items I brought along with me that I regretted, and ones I wish I had brought.  Here is my concise packing list for anyone wishing to study internationally: Travel Basics: Have the basic id

By Sylvia Eastman Edited by Taylor Morgan Rayburnelaine / @Rayburnelaine on Pinterest Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night because of a crazy dream? Well, most people have. An article by sleepfoundation.org  states that the average person is said to have about two hours of dreaming every night, 81% of people believing that their dreams have some sort of meaning. The most common dreams are about teeth falling out, showing up late, flying or failing a test, but ca