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

By Noelle George Edited by Taylor Morgan Dee Dee / @deedeeshote247 on Pinterest The gym has become a safe space for many people. Memberships to gyms are at a record high, and more people are working out than ever before. Part of the reason for this new movement is Gen Z's affinity for fitness, which has been fueled by social media influencers who emphasize the benefits of working out and a healthy lifestyle. While the gym is a great place to pump some iron or get a quick car

By Sara Kaufman Edited by Taylor Morgan Kylie Christensen / @k_chris10sen on Pinterest Do you ever feel like someone in your life is just “doing the least?” You most likely are not imagining it. But there’s a big difference between bare minimum and low effort, and knowing can save you a lot of frustration.  So what does the bare minimum look like? The bare minimum is things like completing tasks, but never going above and beyond expectations. Or responding to messages or conv

By Kaitlin McDowell Edited by Taylor Morgan RISA / @eli.rallo and @bb.moveobjectss on Instagram Have you ever been terrified to try a new workout class because it feels like everyone will know you don’t belong? Wallowed not over a heartbreak inflicted by a boy, but the loss of a friend? Been a chronic people pleaser? Sat at home on a Saturday night, consumed with worry that you were “wasting your college years?” I’m sure you felt these feelings were specific to only you and