• Why Body Types Shouldn’t Be Trends

    From fat to thin, curves to straight, toned to soft, short to tall: the ideal western female body shape has gone through all variations of shape and size. Just like fashion, these trends have been in and out. Over centuries, these beauty standards have caused mental health problems, and...
  • Dishing the Dirt on the ‘Clean Girl’ Aesthetic

    You may have seen the ‘clean girl’ trend circulating on TikTok or noticed celebrities like Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner fashioning the minimal make-up look. At first glance, this might appear to be just another beauty craze. However, the ‘clean girl’ aesthetic has shone a light on the issue...
  • Should Disabilities Be Included In The Sims?

    Alice Bennett There has been growing online discourse about whether disabilities should be included in The Sims franchise. As a result, Alice asks, ‘For a game that represents life, shouldn’t The Sims represent all aspects of it?’ Issues remain with inclusion in the game, including the lack of representation...
  • Marvel Is Finally Addressing Institutional Racism Through ‘The Falcon And The Winter Solider.’

    Sarah Harris **Warning – Spoilers Ahead** After Marvel explored new territories with the hit series, WandaVision, expectations for their next Disney+ series, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, were high. It’s important that Marvel are finally using their platform to create a dialogue on important and relevant issues If...