Gezellig (pronounced heh-ZELL-ig) is that feeling when you are cuddled up watching films with your favourite friends in bed eating ice cream and feeling cosy. It’s being at pre-drinks where the alcohol is flowing, you […]
There’s Women and Social media Trolls
*TW: Rape* Without debate, the world would probably be an easier but perhaps a less exciting place. It’s completely within someone’s rights to disagree with your opinion, but what happens when the debate turns ugly? […]
12 steps to Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching I thought it was about time to get everyone on the tinsel-covered bandwagon and into the Christmas spirit. I know not everyone is happy about it – you Grinches know who […]
Binge-watching: I’ve started it so I’ll finish it
binge-watch (verb): to watch a large number of television programmes (especially all the shows from one series) in succession. Sound familiar? Turns out you’re not alone. ‘Binge-watch’ has been named as Collins Dictionary’s word of […]
Britain’s Surveillance Society: Is Big Brother watching you?
Having watched Channel 4’s Hunted I suddenly find myself wondering how often I’m being watched going about my everyday life. For those of you who didn’t see Hunted (why not?!) it was a reality show […]
Um… shall we go halves?
So there I was, up at 2am, with Channel 4’s ‘First Dates’ and a duvet as my only company. If you haven’t watched ‘First Dates’ before: firstly, shame on you, and secondly, allow me to […]
Fireworks Night for the non-Romantics
Remember, remember! The fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot! Hey remember, remember how shit fireworks night was last year? Me […]
Why autumn is my favourite season
We are so lucky to have the changing seasons in this country. Out of all of the seasons my favourite time of year is Autumn for many reasons. It is the perfect balance between the […]
21 going on 15
“Is your mummy or daddy here?” My 18th birthday, and my first holiday away from parents, I am walking through security when this woman rudely interrupts my sophisticatedly sassy I-am-of-age strut. In shushing tones, I […]
MENTAL HEALTH A-Z: D is for Depression
Although it’s one of the most common mental illnesses, the misconceptions about depression are still prevalent and helping to contribute to the overall stigma that surrounds it. Everyone feels down in themselves from time to […]
Alabama’s Unsung Heroine: Claudette Colvin
Rosa Parks. Lauded for her bravery for standing up to the segregated status quo of 1950’s America. A pioneer in African American history and a woman to boot. At a time where women were considered […]
Dear White People…
Here we are again, Black History Month (BHM): Or to some others, October, and 30 days before Halloween. For many people the very existence of BHM is a sign of social regression, a sign that […]