by Joshua Allen The past few years have seen a dramatic rise in the mainstream coverage and interest in gender-neutral fashion, especially within 2020, from challenging the stigma surrounding men wearing certain clothing items, such as skirts, to numerous celebrities being seen in more gender neutral outfits for high profile events like award ceremonies. Gender neutral fashion is becoming more and more popular as the … Continue reading Gender Neutral Fashion
By Abi Edwards It is hardly surprising that the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown measures have had a negative impact on mental health, particularly for young people. With restrictions on socializing, seeing family, friends and partners, and making new friends at university, the impact of lockdown has caused many feelings of isolation, particularly for students.┬á According to a survey by the charity┬áMind, over half of adults … Continue reading Stop the Spread but Stay in Touch
by Soyal Khedkar ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà + half Over the Moon is a musical adventure film filled with fuzzy family moments and positive spirit. Based on the legend of Chang’e- the Chinese goddess of the Moon- a little girl named Fei Fei (Cathy Ang) puts all her love and passion into building a rocket ship to meet Chang’e (Phillipa Soo). The story starts out with a rather … Continue reading Review: Over The Moon (Netflix)
Words by Caitlin Parr I cannot begin to imagine how many people around the world have had major travel plans (holidays, study abroad programmes, business trips, research projects) abroad cancelled due to the Coronavirus; let alone how many short, local, travel journeys have been interfered with due to travel restrictions. With the struggling music, theatre and hospitality industries all receiving ample media coverage (and rightfully … Continue reading The Hazy Future of Travel
Words by Molly Govus / Interview by Rebecca Astill Illustration by Amelia Field Can you tell me the story about how you came to realise your diagnosis? Due to having an estranged and problematic past with my biological Dad, I have been in and out of counselling sessions for as long as I can remember. I remember being so young that counselling was just drawing … Continue reading Invisible Illnesses IV: Coming to Terms with My Complex PTSD and What Comes with It
As students, we use our bedroom as an opportunity to express exactly what want to say about our personalities. It is also about creating another piece of home to take with us as we embark on this journey to a young adult in the working world. We are still far from normality, so our space is more important now than ever before. We have gathered … Continue reading Bedroom Culture
Words by Sophie Revell Image courtesy of Columbia Records Bob DylanÔÇÖs Rough and Rowdy Ways feels like a portal back to traditional song-writing. Released on Columbia Records this summer, this is his 39th studio album and has been met with critical acclaim. Carl Wilson called it DylanÔÇÖs best release in ÔÇ£many years, maybe decadesÔÇØ for Slate, and I have to say that this review will … Continue reading Album Review: ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ by Bob Dylan
Words by Maja Metera TikTok had bad reputation before COVID-19 happened seen as another silly thing that Gen-Z came up with. Well, at this point it became a blend between Instagram and YouTube as it combines aesthetic requirements and editing skills of both platforms. People started using it not only for comedy but also to show off their creativity. This way fashion left shopping hauls … Continue reading TikTok Fashion Aesthetic’s
By Summer Griffin ÔÿàÔÿà This was not what I expected from a film called Cuties. It was about as far from cute as a film could get. I went into this film not knowing anything about the subject matter or the controversy surrounding it. Honestly, I was just a French language student excited for a new French film release. When I read the description of … Continue reading Review: Cuties
by Katherine Wheeler Jean lifted the cup to her lips and took a sip, clinking her teeth against the bone china edges. The tea was cold, a little stale from some time on the mantelpiece. SheÔÇÖd picked the leaves herself, when sheÔÇÖd still believed in health kicks and quick fixes, an age ago. Beside her an armchair rocked a whispered beat into the ground, pushing dimples … Continue reading Short Story – Kingfisher
Following the recent success of NetflixÔÇÖs, The Haunting of Hill House, this spooky season is the perfect time to discover some of Shirley JacksonÔÇÖs scariest works: Rhian Lock on The Lottery (1948) First published in The New Yorker in 1948, The Lottery received more backlash than any piece ever published by the magazine, with many cancelling subscriptions and boycotting Jackson. I first read JacksonÔÇÖs short story in my first year as an English … Continue reading Shirley Jackson’s Scariest
By Laila Hodd White privilege has been at the forefront of conversations about race since the killing of George Floyd in May. While many members of the white community have awoken to the realities of the privileges granted to them by the colour of their skin, there remains a frighteningly large amount of people who either refuse to accept or continue to deny the existence … Continue reading Offended by Diversity’s Black Lives Matter dance? Your privilege is showing.
Artwork by Ellie Hutchings Iceland – Words by Kat Mallett Winter is now officially in full swing, with infinite grey skies and chilly mornings. Although holidaying is less common during these colder months, it is as good a time as any to visit a new place. A winter vacation offers a totally different experience, with new and exciting opportunities, such as skiing and Christmas markets. … Continue reading The Places We Wish We Could Be This Winter
Words by Lottie EnnisIllustrated by Amelia Field Science fiction is perhaps the most versatile film genre of the lot. Covering a range of aspects of the human condition, the sci-fi genre allows us to fulfil our deepest question: ÔÇ£what would happen ifÔǪÔÇØ. This format helps us as humans to consider the range of possibilities outside of our everyday life. Defined by more official parameters, science … Continue reading Behind The Lens: Sci-Fi
Illustration by Sian Hopkins Words by Abi Edwards Halloween ÔÇôa time of donning scary costumes, house parties, Halloween club nights and all things spooky. This year, students will be experiencing a slightly different Halloween as all the usual festivities cannot go ahead due to the coronavirus. However, it doesnÔÇÖt mean that you canÔÇÖt enjoy yourselves, as it is an exciting opportunity to get creative. A … Continue reading How to Have a Wicked Halloween in Quarantine
By Zoe Williamson Actress, Singer, and Dancer, Zendaya is a woman of many talents and has become a household name in Hollywood. Known for her smiley and positive personality, she has been taken around the world as a global icon, with a huge fanbase awaiting her every move. But how has she attained the success that she holds today, transforming herself from a Disney actress … Continue reading Zendaya: From Disney to Big-Budget
By Lottie Ennis ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà IÔÇÖm Thinking of Ending Things is an American psychological drama film, written and directed by Charlie Kaufman, released in 2020. Based on the interesting 2016 novel by Iain Reid and with some great actors such as Jessie Buckley and Jesse Plemons, I had high hopes for what seemed to be a quirky film from the trailer. Starting off in classic horror … Continue reading Review: IÔÇÖm Thinking of Ending Things
The Ordinary Skincare has appeared from relative obscurity, but does it live up to the hype? Continue reading The Ordinary Skincare – Worth the Hype?
by Eva Rodericks. The question looms of what youÔÇÖre going to wear on Halloween. What could be more perfect for the best dress up night of the year than a literary cosplay? Here is a break down of 7 book characters you could use to impress your group of 6 this 31st of October. Sexy Sherlock – Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle . One … Continue reading 7 Book-Inspired Halloween Outfits That Will Give You Goosebumps
By Caitlin Parr The symbol of a rainbow is one of hope, belief and resilience – three things that the UK and our NHS really do need at the moment to get through the Coronavirus pandemic. As the UK went into lockdown, posters and flags in rainbow colours appeared in windows all across the country. Though a symbol cannot end the pandemic or provide the … Continue reading The NHS Rainbow – Respect for Our Key Workers or Appropriation of the Pride Flag?
