What it’s really like to be a university student during a pandemic
Rodayna Raydan
Whether you’re in your first year, second year or final year at university we’ve all had to stay indoors and adapt to the new changes imposed by the government. Let…
Comment and Opinion
Vaccine success alongside an uncomfortable truth
Lewis Halliday
The UK government has hit its target of 15 million vaccinations by mid-February. Boris Johnson’s government has now set about vaccinating 17.7 million more people including all over-50s and vulnerable…
What Covid-19 has taught us as students
The pandemic has proved how precious life is and the value of health. It has changed our daily routines with barely anything in the schedule to excite us. But here…
This LGBT+ History Month let’s stop celebrating straight actors in queer roles
Tyla Connor
James Corden has landed a nomination for his controversial role as Barry Glickman in the Netflix film The Prom at the 78th Golden Globes. Corden has been heavily criticised for…
World Hijab Day: What my hijab means to me
Maariyah Malik
Hijab is a fundamental part of my religion. Every Muslim woman, hijabi or not, has their own way of seeing what hijab is. For me, hijab isn’t just about a…
Why Black fraternities and sororities matter in the US
Keyari Page
Today is the first day of Black history month in my home country, America. Yes, we all know Black excellence should be celebrated every day but here we are in…
The 5 best New Year resolutions and how to keep them
Ida Lillebo
So a new and hopeful year has begun and you may be among those who have set out New Year’s resolutions. Many people break these rather quickly, but you don’t…
Why ‘Irreversible Damage’ by Abigail Shrier is harmful to the transgender community
Abigail Shrier’s controversial book fuels the ongoing debate surrounding transgender youth. She argues her book is about “an epidemic” that is ruining young girl’s lives. A journalist for The Wall…
How to regain your identity in a world of masks
Tavanna Green
By now, we are all aware of the pandemic that has been plaguing us since 2020. How can we ever forget it? It snuck into 2021 with us, stole our…
Is university still a worthwhile experience?
Even before the pandemic, there was a debate among current and future university students as to the best way to continue with education, move on to apprenticeships, or explore other…