In the aftermath of this years Victoria’s Secret catwalk in Shanghai, Charlotte discusses lack of representation and the promotion of a single body type. It’s that time of the year again. The Victoria’s Secret fashion […]
Agony aunt: break ups
“I’m currently experiencing a break up whilst at university, and its hard being away from home. Do you have any advice for how to cope?” Break ups are extremely difficulty no matter the circumstance and […]
Modern matchmaking: the truth about tinder
Ten million people use Tinder everyday, but do they know how the app is using them? Blogs Editor, Mariana Avelino, examines how technology and design can influence how we think and the decisions we make. […]
Hashtag social media
Hannah talks about the power of social media, reminding us that despite its many faults, it has enabled a tremendous amount of good. Our generation’s dependence on social media could be compared to an addiction. […]
A right to life?
Due to abortions, only one or two babies with Down syndrome are born each year in Iceland, and the country is not alone in having high termination rates. Rosie Plummer discusses the moral implications of […]
The power of now
Megan talks about the importance of ‘now’ and how making the most of the present can unlock potential and opportunities. “I’ll do it later”, “I’m busy doing something else”, or “I’m too tired”: a small […]
Agony aunt: transitioning to vegetarianism
“I’ve recently decided to become a vegetarian but it’s easier said than done! Do you have any tips to help with the transition?” I never agreed with the meat industry, but it wasn’t until I […]
Video games as art
Bradley discusses the artistic value of video games and argues for displaying them in museums. For a gallery with the word literally in its name, the Tate isn’t very modern. It’s all a bit samey. […]
Taylor Swift: the girl we all love to hate
Emily discusses our obsession with the life of celebrities and criticises the misguided entitlement we feel to judge them. It’s 2017, otherwise known as the era of ultimate street cred for saying that you “hate” […]
Marriage in the 21st century
Nathan discusses how our understanding of marriage has changed over time, and whether it is meaningless or of increasing importance in secular society. It goes without saying that marriage means different things to different people. […]
In the middle with @booksandquills
Blogs Editor, Mariana Avelino, interviews YouTuber, Sanne Vliegenthart, and asks the burning questions aspiring bloggers and vloggers have always wanted answers to. The rise of digital media, particularly social media, has transformed how we communicate. […]
Agony aunt: homesickness at university
“I’ve been struggling with homesickness since arriving at university. What is your advice for someone who misses being at home?” Many people say you are going to miss home when you eventually leave ‘the nest’. […]