By Lauren Hotchkiss Edited by Taylor Morgan HARRY STYLES / @harrystyles on Instagram Fans are waiting in anticipation for Harry Styles’ new album “Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally,” but his initial return to social media and the lead-up to his album announcement were what truly caused shock waves in pop culture. After staying out of the public eye for years, Harry Styles is finally releasing new music, starting with his single “Aperture,” which was released on January 2

By Kaitlin McDowell Edited by Taylor Morgan If I learned anything from this year’s winter Olympics, which closed February 22, it's that Olympians are just like us—but so much better.  In Milan’s winter games, the United States took home 12 gold medals, eight of which were won by female athletes. Team USA finished second overall, and female-won medals accounted for 63.6% of our total medals. The women’s hockey team also took home gold, but honestly, they probably budget extra

By Paige Auxier Edited by Taylor Morgan NAMELESS, / @humanmoonbeam on Pinterest The late Carolyn Bessette Kennedy has been a hot topic of discourse in recent weeks following the release of “Love Story,” a biographical series on FX that follows the story of her star-crossed romance with John F. Kennedy Jr. Bessette who, worked as a publicist for Calvin Klein in the early ‘90s, rose to celebrity status after entering into a public relationship with Kennedy. She was envied and a

By Anna Kate Mereness Edited by Taylor Morgan Hermes "Birkin" - Jane Birkin  This 1970s media icon will forever be one of the most recognizable and vital forces of fashion history. Jane Birkin was a model, actress and singer who was a pillar of pop culture throughout multiple decades. Birkin was known as a sex icon and a muse of timelessness. The icon always stayed true to herself and her own uniqueness. As urban legend states, Jane Birkin sat next to Louis Dumas, the then CE

By Tayler Nowak Edited by Taylor Morgan RIONFILMM / @ridharayani on Pinterest Whether you know Mamdami from popular TikTok reels of him visiting small businesses throughout New York City or his interviews regarding equality for all and the importance of men being feminists, Mamdami has been the talk across social media since he won the mayoral election. Mamdami has led his campaign by showing the people of NYC how much he truly cares about them, such as a visit to an LGBTQ+ c

By Anna Kate Mereness Edited by Taylor Morgan Law Roach, a soon-to-be industry icon, found his passion for fashion in the South Side of Chicago. Born in 1978, Roach discovered the beauty of styling through his neighborhood, the elegance of film and television and, surprisingly, his grandparents.  After attending Chicago State to study psychology, Roach found himself falling in love with vintage clothing and repurposing. He began his fashion career by opening “Deliciously Vint

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

By Anna Kate Mereness Edited by Taylor Morgan SHONDA RHIMES / @shondarhimes and @shondaland on Instagram An icon. A pioneer.  The glass ceiling has long been shattered when it comes to Shonda Rhimes’ career. Born in Chicago, Illinois, as the youngest of six children, Rhimes took a keen interest in storytelling early on. As a Dartmouth graduate, Rhimes–like many other post-grads–was initially unsure about where she wanted her career to go. She originally had aspirations of b

By Caroline Albert Edited by Taylor Morgan MADISON BEER / @madisonbeer on Instagram Madison Beer's new single “Bittersweet” has made a sensational impact on the music community. Her music and social media presence have thrust her forward in popularity, only amplified by the release of this new single. It is captivating listeners through its emotional duality, contemporary pop sound and relatability. The song is a precursor to Beer's new album "Locket," which is scheduled for

By Sophia Masi Edited by Taylor Morgan Halloween is a holiday of endless creativity and dressing up as your favorite character (or the cutest one you could turn into a costume). For UP Directors, it's no different. One of the best weekends in Oxford, Halloweekend, was full of scary and sexy costumes that we loved seeing around campus. Here’s what we wore: This year for Halloween, I did a duo costume with my friend, Emma. Emma was a Peacock, and I was a flamingo. I basically a

By Anna Kate Mereness Edited by Taylor Morgan vio / @kurumiune on Pinterest This 22-year-old blonde is taking the fashion industry—and world—by storm, one TikTok post at a time. Alex Consani, born in 2003, is a California native and has become one of the first transgender models to truly take hold of the fashion industry.  In 2019, Consani signed with IMG Models, one of the most prominent agencies in the world, representing A-list clients such as Ashley Graham and Gigi Hadid.

By Caroline Albert Edited by Taylor Morgan LENA NIKOLAJ / @leoskepi and @lenanikolaj on Instagram When someone wrongs you, the best way to move on is to forgive and forget. Talking to loved ones will soothe the pain with nice words and reassuring statements, and eventually, the situation will blow over.  Leo Skepi would say screw that.  Skepi is a podcaster, motivational speaker and social media personality, for which he is known for his blunt, honest and mainly controversi

By Noelle George Edited by Taylor Morgan NOELLE GEORGE / UP Blog Writer As easily as you can recognize a sports team by its jersey, you can spot when The Miami Misfitz are on stage. One of five a cappella groups on Miami University’s campus, their signature red heels and black dresses aren’t just stylish—they are a tradition. Established in 2001 by six women, the group now has 16 members and over 100 alumni who have all performed in the same outfit. The “sisterhood” goes beyo

By Maggie Carey Edited by Taylor Morgan Asjbaztan / @asjbaztan on Pinterest Within the great city of New York, there is a large community of influencers who are all intertwined with each other in their own aspects. Out of the many, Brigette Pheloung, better known as Acquired Style, is on the rise. With almost 930,000 followers on Instagram  and another 1.6 million on TikTok , she is making her way up in the world of lifestyle and fashion influencers.  Brigette Pheloung was bo

By Lauren Hotchkiss Edited by Taylor Morgan Muriel Margaret / @wearethefavors and @worldfamousmuriel on Instagram The artists FINNEAS and Ashe both stand out on their own. Individually, they have achieved success through their solo pop careers, with FINNEAS producing and co-writing alongside his sister, Billie Eilish. The two stars have collaborated before, once for Ashe’s 2019 hit “Moral of the Story” and again in 2021 for “Till Forever Falls Apart.” With the recognition th

By Caroline Albert Edited by Taylor Morgan LOLA BLANKETS / @lolablankets on Instagram Lola Blankets  debuted the first-ever blanket runway show on September 13 for this year's New York Fashion Week. The show displayed their best-selling blankets as well as their winter collection: Heaven on Earth.  The collection had a combination of light and dark neutral earth tones. From snowy white to charcoal grey to earthy green, the winter collection's color palette lives up to its na

By Abby Thompson Edited by Taylor Morgan JESSE PERETZ / @ jennyhan and @ jessepooljesse on Instagram  If you have been anywhere on the internet the last three or so months, you have probably heard about this show called “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” This summer, the show's third and final season aired, and it catapulted the show into new stratospheres, becoming the top streaming show for Gen Z and Millennial women. Now, what makes this show so appealing?  “The Summer I Turn

By Sylvia Eastman Edited by Taylor Morgan Fenne Joëlle / @Fenne_joelle via Pinterest   English singer-songwriter Olivia Dean has shown the world what it truly means to be a lovergirl in her latest album, The Art of Loving , taking a cheeky yet flirtatious approach to all aspects of love. From falling deeply in love to heartbreak and the messy in-between, she covers it all.  In a recent interview with Andie Kirby of Paper Magazine , Dean explains how some of the album got its

By Caroline Albert ALYSSIA ORNELAS / @alyssiaornelas via Pinterest   Ellie Thumann is a young, relatable influencer and Sports...

By Caroline Albert SKINNEDCARTREE/@skinnedcartree via Pinterest   The invention of YouTube made it possible to earn a living off videos...