High school is an influential social environment – a place where children are in constant comparison and competition with each other. It is also promoted as a safe space, but what if the two claims […]
Why the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement is a disastrous decision
As a resident of planet earth, the fact that US President Donald Trump has announced imminent withdrawal from the Paris Climate agreement is, quite frankly, terrifying. The agreement, reached in 2015, is the world’s first […]
Body positivity: the ‘perfect body’ does not exist
In this world social media presents us with models with very small frames, muscular frames, or whatever else is deemed fashionable – and we’re told this is the ‘perfect’ body. This leads to many young […]
The ‘Micky Mouse’ degree: media degrees deserve more credit
Amidst the plethora of essays that I’m currently working on (supposed to working on, anyway), it is difficult to take out time to pen down something. Yes, let us go back to the time when […]
Perfectionism: a toxic ideal
Eve discusses the vague meaning of the term ‘perfect’, and how it can control your life unnecessarily. The etymology of the word ‘perfect’ is interesting. It comes from the Latin word ‘perfectus’ which means ‘completed’. […]
Disney remakes: there is nothing wrong with childhood nostalgia
Disney’s remake of Beauty and the Beast revealed a confusing streak among their legions of fans. News that a minor character would be openly implied to be gay saw praise heaped upon it by the […]
Mental Health Awareness Week: the ‘toolbox’ analogy
When you are diagnosed with a mental health problem, it is easy to feel as though you are the only person in the world to have suffered with one. It is common to feel isolated, […]
Student Advice’s Space to Relax: perfect for exam time
The Student Advice Centre’s Space to Relax is returning to provide you with a wellbeing hub during the often stressful and challenging exam period. We want support you to study and support you to look […]
5 unexpected benefits of coping with depression and anxiety
Most people that suffer with depression and/or anxiety will know just how overwhelming and debilitating it can be. I have realised that once you’ve worked through negative feelings there is, in fact, a silver lining. Now […]
The damaging impact of ‘What I eat in a day’ videos
As a generation, there’s no doubt about it, we’re impressionable. Every word that flickers across our screen holds the potential to plant a seed of doubt in our minds. So it’s logical to be afraid […]
The problem with 13 Reasons Why
The Netflix show has divided opinion with its portrayal of mental health. Eve explains why the show is an inaccurate representation, and why it could be damaging for some of its viewers: I have many […]
The Happy Guide to getting up early
However far you are into your degree, you probably haven’t quite nailed the process of getting up early and being productive. Lauren gives you some easy tips on how to make the dreaded alarm clock […]