What will it be like? Who will I know? Will I be okay? Will I be happy? So. Many. Questions. So many uncertainties… One thing I have come to realise is that life is full […]
Girls That Lift: Let’s break the stigma
I’d like to attempt to break the stigma that is too often associated with girls in the gym. I’ve been lifting weights in the ‘boy section’ for over three years now, and have experienced all […]
The Greatest Gift is the Gift of Choice
We live in a society where femininity is seen to be frivolity – where lipstick and jewellery are seen as meaningless decoration rather than artistic expression. However, anyone who has observed the perfect winged liner […]
Vegan challenge: Moral monotony
At the end of January when my housemate told me about the Great University Vegan Challenge, I was intrigued. The challenge, proposed by Animal Aid, is to give up all animal products in your diet […]
North Brewing Co. taproom launch
With the end of term rapidly approaching and deadlines passing, we’re all in need of a treat. After too many weeks spent in an overcrowded Hyde Park Pub, it’s time to venture out and try […]
The well-fed student: The female cooks that everyone should know about
The UK food world has been largely dominated by men for many years, with the exceptions of a few female home cooks that have become national treasures, such as Delia Smith, Mary Berry and Nigella […]
Utter overindulgence at Burt & Nelly
When it comes to Burt & Nelly the first big decision is whether to go for a savoury or sweet pizza, or both. Overeating caution: if, like me, your eyes are bigger than your belly […]
Mental Health A-Z: Q is for Quantity
I’d always hated maths. I despised the boring simplicity of finding the one correct answer; using theory after theory to calculate the size of shapes I didn’t care about. The end of year 11 meant […]
Woman Crush Wednesday: Mhairi Black
Mhairi Black is soon-becoming a household name. She is not only a woman who is an MP- a title worthy of celebrating- but she is also the youngest MP since 1667, back when 13-year-old boys […]
Postcards from Abroad: The 5 different stages of culture shock
Lucy is a History & French student (no, not just French History), spending her year studying at Paul Valery University in Montpellier. A self-proclaimed Brunch Queen, she enjoys music festivals, yoga and Hugh Grant films. […]
#EDAW16: Eating Disorders and Social Media
Anorexia. Even typing the hatred word makes me shiver- never mind saying it. Memories of weekend trips to the eating disorders clinic to visit my best friend come flooding back. I was on daily duty […]
The well-fed student: Stick with the seasons
If you are eating on a budget, it is always a good idea to eat in season – i.e. produce that’s currently being grown in the UK. Firstly, it’s CHEAPER, as there is a lot […]