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 Sara Kaufman Edited by Taylor Morgan Dear Reader, Have you had to deal with rejection recently? It feels especially common on college campuses. We all feel we have to compete for professors' attention, to get into a club, during sorority recruitment and more. Yet as much as we want to, we do not always “win” in these situations. Everyone has had to deal with rejection at some point in their lives, no matter the extremes. While it is impossible to measure the frequency of

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 Maggie Carrey Edited by Taylor Morgan Thankfully for live music fans, 2026 is the year of comebacks. From artists like Ariana Grande to Harry Styles, performers are coming out of years-long hiatus to give the people what they love: concerts! As we dive into this year, I am here to give you the breakdown of each artist and where you can expect to see them performing. Harry Styles MATI / @fallingmati on Pinterest After a long two-year hiatus, Harry Styles has made his trium

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 Harper Sabin Edited by Taylor Morgan Music and fashion have long intertwined in the web of culture, with their roots running deep in the purest forms of self-expression. From the scandalous nature of jazz music and feminine-empowered dress to the nineties grunge movement, venting anger through plaid and disheveled garments, the two have influenced each other through the strength of individuality. DONNY RICKYANTO / @donnyrickyanto on Pinterest Musicians have served as stro

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 Dearest Gentle Reader, You may be sitting at the edge of your seat for the rest of season four to be released; however, there is much to be said about this Cinderella-inspired “Bridgerton” love story. BIBIS / @abeatrizdfx on Pinterest Of course, the two love interests of this season are Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek, a maid who comes to the ball not to find a love interest but to experience what it’s like to be in society as a l

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 Emerson Driscoll Edited by Taylor Morgan DALYN NGUYEN / @dalynnguyen on Pinterest Every single year, when we come back to college, we rush to buy all the new trending pieces–whether its the jeans all of your friends have, the cheap tops you throw on last minute because they are flattering or the shoes with fun details and straps that came out recently, curating the perfect “going out” outfit does not have to be difficult. It all comes down to the base, the statement piece

By Kaitlin McDowell Edited by Taylor Morgan KAITLIN MCDOWELL / UP Co-Copy Editor Hot take: Buying bananas is hard, especially as a college girl eating for one. You can only buy them in a bunch, which ranges from about five to seven. That means if you are not eating a banana every day, which is a great idea, honestly, bananas are so good for you, you will probably let them go bad. But as they say, when life gives you mushy bananas, make banana bread! (That’s how the saying

By Paige Auxier Edited by Taylor Morgan LILITDIOR / @lilitDior on Pinterest On February 13th, the widely anticipated “Wuthering Heights” adaptation directed by award-winning filmmaker Emerald Fennell and starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, was released in theaters. While many are anxiously looking forward to seeing the film, long-time fans of the classic novel by author Emily Brontë are wary of how heavily it appears to deviate from the original text, based on the traile

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 Paulina Adams Edited by Taylor Morgan PAULINA ADAMS / UP Fashion Co-Director The wellness industry is a multi-billion-dollar machine, and to be fair, it isn’t all bad. Movement can be healing. Rituals can be grounding. Learning how to care for yourself matters. But alongside all of that, it’s selling one powerful idea: a finish line. Once you try this workout, then you will finally look like that. Once you use this product, then you will look younger. Once you achieve yo

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 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