In this digital age, where information is so readily available and easily accessible, and at a time in which our desire to be ‘on trend’ has increased exponentially, performative feminism has emerged – and it […]
‘How to be a Beautiful Woman’ – As Told by an Ignorant Twitter User
Be thin, oh, but not too thin. Bones are ugly, fat is ugly, so just be ‘thin’: a vague term, but if it means skipping a few meals, why not? Your body is merely an […]
Shrove Tuesday: Pancake Day
We are nearing the end of February, which means lighter nights, slightly warmer sun and Pancake Day! If there is one thing which gets Britain through February and into March, it is the distant prospect […]
Flipping Good Ways to Celebrate Pancake Day
With Shrove Tuesday just around the corner, we will soon be wildly whisking the eggs, pouring in the flour and milk, turning up the heat and famously flipping pancakes to our heart’s content. But what […]
TV Review: The Umbrella Academy
It’s big, it’s exciting, it’s funny and it’s definitely different. The Umbrella Academy is a Netflix television series, surrounding a dysfunctional family of ‘superheroes’. The show is based on the original American comic book series […]
TV Review: Dating Around
Dating Around is Netflix’s new high production, low stakes dating show. One person is subjected to five consecutive dates which are quilted into a single serving. If you can get through the first episode, in […]
Top 5 LGBTQ+ Video Game Characters
For the top five greatest video games with LGBTQ+ characters, the top two spots simply must go to Bioware. Both of their series, Dragon Age and Mass Effect, have an expansive amount of characters which […]
Are Loot Boxes Essentially Gambling?
Loot boxes were initially introduced to the platform of mobile gaming in 2004. They have mostly been placed into free-to-play titles as a form of monetisation, usually in the form of accessories add-ons: New skins […]
Scandal in the YA Community
Followers have proved themselves all-powerful in the online community again. In the online YA community, YA influencer and upcoming author Amélie Wen Zhao, has cancelled her highly-anticipated début Blood Heir amid accusations of hypocrisy and […]
The Best Foreign Language Shows You Should Watch
Say hello, bonjour, hola and ciao to some of the best foreign language shows out there. With an increase in demand for non-English speaking shows in the UK, we have been lucky enough to experience […]
YOU: Season 2 Is On Its Way To You
YOU season 1 premiered at a time when Netflix needed a pick me up, something a bit different, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Released all at once on Netflix on December 26th, YOU, based on […]
Top 3 Takeaway Places In Leeds
The classic takeaway could not be more distant from its humble origins as Leeds boasts flavours of the world, packaged away and delivered straight to your door. Release your taste buds from arrest and allow […]