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

By Noelle George Edited by Taylor Morgan BETHANYTHRIFTS / @bethanythrifts on Pinterest Spring is my favorite time to stock up on closet staples for outdoor adventures. As the weather turns warmer, I find myself spending more time outside, and nothing beats a new piece that elevates my outdoor adventures. From going on walks, to running, hiking and backpacking (some of my favorite outdoor spring activities), I try to look for pieces that not only perform in the great outdoors

By Kaitlin McDowell Edited by Taylor Morgan KAITLIN MCDOWELL / UP Co-Copy Editor Hot Take: Sweet potatoes belong in the dessert category of the food chart, not the produce aisle I love sweet potatoes, and every time I eat them for dinner, which is quite often, I wonder how they are considered a vegetable and related to their more savory relatives, white potatoes. Vegetables have long been demonized as “boring” and are the villains on every child's dinner plate. However, the

By Sara Kaufman Edited by Taylor Morgan Dear reader, It seems we often find ourselves in friendships we do not want to be in. Why is that? Why do we gravitate toward toxic relationships and then continue to stay stuck in them? These are questions I often ask myself when experiencing toxic relationships. Photography by Yoann Kenguemba, Styled by Lauren Stuckey, Kiser Young & Paulina Adams It can be a hard pill to swallow, but it's important to recognize that we “accept the

By Tayler Nowak Edited by Taylor Morgan GIANNA / @lovelanguage on Pinterest These are the moments that have been building from the start of your 20s as you, slowly but surely, change into a new version of yourself. They could be small moments, decisions, or lifestyle changes that have been collectively pushing you towards who you are becoming, or perhaps bigger, more blunt moments that change the direction of your friendships, careers or even the way you see the world around

By Emerson Driscoll Edited by Taylor Morgan Hobbies are often overlooked, especially when we are riddled with so many things in our daily lives. School, balancing relationships or work constantly leave us busy, but what about that slot of time you get every now and then when your schedule frees up? Or a summer evening where you are home alone and all of your friends are booked up? Finding a hobby can be both fulfilling and help us develop new skills. Next time you get a littl

By Lauren Hotchkiss Edited by Taylor Morgan In today’s media environment, countless influencers are battling for attention on our social media feeds. Over the years, different ways to stand out have emerged, one of which is podcasts. They have become so popular with influencers that there may even be too many at this point. However, they have certainly been a driving force in placing specific influencers at the forefront of social media familiarity. JAKE SHANE / @passthatpus

By Paulina Adams Edited by Taylor Morgan MARION / @marion_sys on Pinterest No longer, but not yet. Nothing to hold on to, but nothing to run toward either. Weird, right? If you are anything like me, you tend to crave extremes. All or nothing. Fully in or completely out. We like clarity. We like knowing what’s next. But life doesn’t always move in clean lines. Maybe you are a senior trying to figure out your next steps, staring at the wide-open question of what now? Maybe you

By Sara Kaufman Edited by Taylor Morgan Dear Stressed Out College Student, WAWE / @wawe2011ff on Pinterest Being a college student can be hard, with your clubs, schoolwork, classes, social time and life in general. We often forget that there are only 24 hours in one day. Just like managing money, managing your time requires choosing how you want to “spend” it. Learning to budget your time can help reduce stress, increase your productivity while still leaving space for you

By Kaitlin McDowell Edited by Taylor Morgan This question acts as the first true indicator that spring is upon us. The rays of hope and relief peaking through the cloudy dark months of January and February signal that we are almost out of the woods and entering the warm meadows of spring. There is something about the sunshine that truly makes everything better. The birds are louder, the flowers are blooming and the nights are longer. In November , I wrote about the difficult

By Paige Auxier Edited by Taylor Morgan SELDA / @10sna on Pinterest Next month, I will officially enter my early twenties and will thus be leaving my adolescence behind. I have thought a lot about this transition, and, in doing so, I have determined that I regard the prospect of growing up with a jumbled sense of dread, apprehension, hope and overwhelming excitement. I have also realized, though, that a large part of the nerves I feel in regard to moving past my teen years ar

By Claire Weston Edited by Taylor Morgan CLAY BANKS / UNSPLASH We all love a familiar warm, sunny beach vacation, but sometimes it’s more fun to venture into the unknown. Even if it’s just a day-trip or a quick stop, here’s a list of eight underrated places you should add to your travel bucket list for the summer: Camden, Maine A classic New England coastal and harbor town. Known for sailing and stunning seaside views. Hocking Hills, Ohio Beautiful waterfalls, caves and ro

By Noelle George Edited by Taylor Morgan LEONORA / @leonorasplace on Pinterest It’s that time of year again! Well, almost—the warm spring days sprinkled in between the cold and rain are back to remind us that it’s spring, which means it’s time for spring cleaning. Being back outside for the first time after being inside all winter, opening my windows and soaking in the sunshine are all great mood boosters. Still, in my opinion, there's nothing better than going into the new s

By Lauren Hotchkiss Edited by Taylor Morgan “Bridgerton” is undoubtedly one of Netflix’s crown jewels when it comes to popularity. In fact, the third season had 45.1 million views in its opening weekend. Fans are constantly looking forward to the next project, with the fifth season already beginning filming at some point this month. There are hopes of another spinoff after the success of “Queen Charlotte” as well, and I would personally like Violet Bridgerton’s past to be f

By Harper Sabin Edited by Taylor Morgan Theories have long suggested the link between economic development and the trends that dominate the fashion industry. From the Hemline Index to the Lipstick Effect, women’s fashion has been under scrutiny based on what shifts are being made in the financial world. Are we overzealous with what we deem a “recession indicator”? ASSA NAER / @fcharlie on Pinterest Not only are theories such as the Hemline Index long outdated, but they also

By Tayler Nowak Edited by Taylor Morgan DARIA / @Dovelyvibes on Pinterest Do you believe in fated love? The popular new show on Amazon Prime Video featuring none other than Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia in a psychotic love thriller that has you not just craving more, but on the edge of your seat, wondering who’s the killer and who’s the victim. Without giving too much away for those who still need to binge-watch the series, Dove Cameron plays a mid-twenties girl named Ciera who

By Noelle George Edited by Taylor Morgan Photography by Michael Paradise & Evan Schlick, Styled by Kennedy Stackowicz Many of us are guilty of buying things we do not need. From asking a friend where their new sweatshirt is from, to seeing the same product pop up on your for-you page to walking down TJ Maxx aisles, it’s easy to find yourself making unnecessary, but fun, purchases. We are constantly bombarded with messages that we need more. Highly effective marketing strateg