• Remember M&S’ ‘LGBT’ Sandwich? Let’s Talk About Rainbow-Washing

    Rachael Proud As I’m sitting here educating myself about historical LGBTQIA+ events, icons, and movements, I’m reminded about how much the community has overcome, whilst also being reminded of the battles that we had to face in the first place. One of these being, of course, the battle with...
  • Student Friendly Edition of Gifts for Mums Everyday

    Trying to find the perfect gift for mums can seem like a mountainous task; at least for me, a quick peruse of the internet for presents can quickly turn into having 25 tabs open, full baskets in each one, a missed deadline and an inevitable dip (or dive) into...
  • Style Icon: Sophia Coppola’s Priscilla

    Sofia Coppola’s 2023 Priscilla features a series of iconic outfits based on the real-life style icon Priscilla Presley. Costume designer Stacey Battat used costumes in order to accurately depict outfits appropriate to the period, to symbolically demonstrate the nature and evolution of Priscilla and Elvis’ relationship, and to show...
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    Brewing Connections: The Rich Tapestry of Coffee Culture Around the World

    As a self-confessed caffeine fiend, when I thought of coffee culture, I thought of the poignant aesthetic of the humble coffee shop. However, upon my research, one of the initial associations with ‘coffee culture’ was the description of coffee particularly ‘as a social lubricant’ and a huge community for...
  • Beyond Magazines: The Evolution of Fashion Inspiration

    There used to be a time when the number one source to find the most fashionable garments was to flick through a magazine; however, times have changed. With the appearance of phones and social media in our daily lives, following fashion has become more accessible, leading to a shift...
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    Vitamin D Deficiency Is Incredibly Common, Yet We Often Don’t Even Notice

    Imogen Simmonds 1 in 6 UK adults lack vitamin D. Why is vitamin D important and how does its absence negatively impact our health? Imogen Simmonds explores the research… Vitamin D is a naturally occurring hormone that the human body produces, but it can also be obtained through your...
  • The Dangers of the Independence Agenda

    Ella Beadman A cultural shift has seen an increase in the encouragement for independence, particularly through social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, whether it be through the new promotion of ‘low-maintenance friendships’, the prominence of ‘situationships,’ or the stigmatisation of the desire for romance. While the focus...