Lessons learned: Reflections from a third-year university student
Tahlia Marie Melado
As we approach the end of our final year at University, it’s time to reflect on the lessons that we’ve learned throughout the years. For many students, this journey has…
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If social media is to be believed then we all need plastic surgery
Megan Kelly
According to the world of social media, embracing your own individual appearance has truly become a thing of the past. Some Gen Z and Gen Alpha social media users have…
I tried TikTok’s trendiest sustainable products so you don’t have to
Sustainable products are all over TikTok with influencer product placement at every turn. I tried the most recommended brands I’ve seen, to decide if they are worth the price and…
Will the male birth control pill start a new era of reproductive responsibility?
Caterina Magnoni
The battle for bodily integrity has historically centred around women’s reproductive rights. However, to truly dismantle the patriarchy’s control over reproduction, we must ask: why aren’t men held equally accountable…
Should tuition fees be scrapped?
Anize Keers
Oh, to be a student before 1998 when attending university was free of charge. Instead, full-time students in England studying a three-year-long course can rack up to £27,750 in tuition…
Why we hate Valentine’s Day
Welcome to the festival of consumerism and all things tacky – let’s deep dive into why Valentine’s Day is the most loathsome celebration of the year. Every year tonnes of…
The revival of The Hunger Games franchise does not disappoint
The glory days of the original Hunger Games franchise have long fizzled out, with the final movie coming out ten years ago this November. However, the new novel The ballad…
Dying to be thin
Despite living in a society that theoretically celebrates diversity and self-acceptance, being thin is still the ultimate goal for far too many people. A goal they are willing to achieve,…
Overexposed: Is it possible to be too famous?
Jackson Hall
Pretend you’re on a first date with me. We’ve just sat down, exchanged pleasantries, and you’ve hardly had time to open the menu before I, as charming as ever, forcefully…
Why we should stop thinking animation means Shaun the Sheep
The mainstream popularity of the hit series Invincible has given animated television a breath of fresh air. While the show was originally brushed off as just another saga of a…