Trans lives under attack
Georgia L Howell
This February, a month where many in the UK celebrated LGBTQ History Month and took time to pay respect to Queer activists who have fought to transform rights, our Prime…
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Why are female celebrities criticised for changing romantic partners?
Megue Bondoki
Celebrity dating life has always been a hot topic in the media because of the public’s fascination with the lives of famous people and the impact they have on society.…
The difficulty of obtaining justice for sexual assault victims in football: A systemic failure
Ollie Auguste
The recent case of Mason Greenwood has once again drawn attention to the difficulties victims of sexual assault face when seeking justice. The Manchester United footballer was arrested in January…
Is University worth £9000?
Hashim A Otban
With university lecturers striking again, for 18 days in all this time, the issue surrounding university and the financial burden it places on students comes up for discussion once more.…
Nepo babies: What’s the big deal?
Nancy Lama
Nepo baby is a phrase that has been making the rounds on the internet recently. It is used to describe a child of a celebrity that is successful in the…
Is there any pride left in wearing animals?
Georgia McJannett-Smith
Schiaparelli’s hyper realistic animal designs have caused controversy over what wearing faux animals represents. There has been further backlash online over the designs adorned on three models. The connotations vary…
Which is better real leather or vegan leather?
Acacia Liu
Leather is a luxurious fabric not everyone can afford. The market for faux leather products has increased due to its considerably low price and similarity in appearance to real leather.…
Is Gwen Stefani culture appropriating or culture appreciating?
Singer Gwen Stefani, who has Irish and Italian heritage, sparked controversy and faced backlash recently after claiming to be Japanese in an interview with Allure magazine. It has led to…
Commercialised celebration: Losing the meaning of Christmas
Elizaveta Shchigireva
As we are approaching Christmas, one of biggest annual celebrations in the UK, now is the right time to reflect on what it really means and why we are celebrating…
Shamima Begum: What does her case say about UK citizenship?
The rejection of Shamima Begum’s appeal to keep her British citizenship sets a dangerous example for the children of immigrants in the UK. In 2015, Shamima Begum, a schoolgirl from…