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 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 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 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 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