Love has just left the group chat

For a generation constantly accused of killing traditions, Gen Z hasn’t actually cancelled Valentine’s Day. If anything, we’ve just remixed it. The once rigid, couple-centric holiday has been stretched, twisted and reimagined into something broader, more inclusive, and honestly a lot more reflective of how we live. 

“Even from here, it hurts”: How one KU student carries Iran’s uprising with her 

When Sara was a teenager in Iran, she walked into school each morning already knowing what the day demanded, from her clothing to her speech. Boys and girls were kept apart, teachers prioritised discipline over curiosity, and joy was treated with suspicion. “When I was younger, I did not question it much, but I began to realise how restrictive and unhealthy the environment was,” said Sara.