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 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

By Caroline Albert Edited by Taylor Morgan With the ever-growing influence of technology on our daily lives, our interpersonal skills have slowly started to decline. The comfort level with talking to a stranger has become more difficult as more than half of our interactions are now behind a screen.  LINA / @linagrille on Pinterest The screen makes it easier to find the courage to text someone you are too scared to talk to in person. You can overthink, rethink and rewrite ever

By Paulina Adams Edited by Taylor Morgan Growing up, my dad would ask our family one simple question: “Would you want them in your Game 7?” My dad is someone who has navigated life’s twists and turns with humility and strength. How he has handled negativity with such composure has shaped me in countless ways. In hockey, a Game 7 is the final game in a best-of-seven series. It’s the decider. Every shift matters. The stakes are high. And my dad had the opportunity to play in a

By Claire Weston Edited by Taylor Morgan CLAIRE WESTON / UP Blog Writer When planning a trip, the flight is often the highest cost. Finding the cheapest and best way to book tickets can be a saving grace for your wallet and your budget.  We will explore the best ways to save on airline tickets. Tip One: Log onto your browser in  Incognito mode Your computer keeps track of your search history and builds an algorithm around it. Sometimes, the airline's website tracks its online

By Caroline Albert Edited by Taylor Morgan MARGAUX / @margaux5sorenson on Pinterest The year of the Fire Horse will be upon us on February 17th for this Chinese New Year. 2026 is expected to be bold and uplifting for all, with an overarching theme of action. This is a vast difference from 2025's year of the Wood Snake, in which a theme of growth dictated the year. Therefore, 2026 is expected to be the payoff from all the hardships of 2025. Overall, 2026 will be full of fresh

By Sara Kaufman Edited by Taylor Morgan Dear Students, As the temperatures continue to drop, it is important to remember how to dress warmly. I often find myself not wanting to go to class because of the frigid temperatures outside. It is obviously important to go to class, that's why we are here, but sometimes it is hard to roll out of bed in the morning, especially when it's cold and dark. Staying warm can make a big difference in comfort and motivation. Here are some simp

By Claire Weston Edited by Taylor Morgan SHOBHIT SHARMA / Unsplash Traveling on a budget can be difficult. Many money-conscious travelers choose to stay in hostels to alleviate extra costs and stay on track with spending.  Hostels are a fantastic place to meet people from around the world, to stay somewhere spectacular and bucket-list worthy, all while staying budget-friendly. However, some travelers are weary at the thought of staying in a room full of strangers. Here are my

By Kaitlin McDowell Edited by Taylor Morgan January is bleak. After everyone has recovered from their New Year's Eve plans, days or weeks later, there is an abundance of societal pressure to change everything about oneself. “What are your goals for the year?” friends ask over brunch. “20 ways to be unrecognizable this 2026,” the headlines read.  On top of this month’s suffocating self-improvement discourse, the temperatures drop and the end of winter feels out of sight. Perso

By Kaitlin McDowell Edited by Taylor Morgan HAYLEY BEARDSLEY / UP Co-Business Development Director “I smell snow,”- Lorelai Gilmore, “Gilmore Girls” ,  2000 Miami students returned this week to negative temperatures and many inches of snow, not exactly the warm welcome I had hoped for upon returning to my home away from home. The weather conditions brought cancellations and closure announcements all throughout Oxford. Unexpectedly, though, the storm also brought a sense of ch

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 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