• Spotlight on LGBT+ Instagram Fashion Icons

    Fashion is, for some, the ultimate mode of self-expression, and as February is LGBT History month, what better way to combine the two than take a look at some amazing LGBT+ fashion inspiration? From celebrities to less well-known style icons, if you’re Instagram is running dry, take a look...
  • What is #FOODPORN and why is it everywhere?

    I’m sure we’re all familiar with the #foodporn tag, if you haven’t seen this on Instagram or other social media sites such as Tumblr or Pinterest then you’ve definitely been living under a rock. Or maybe you have and are one of those people who are guilty of reaching...
  • How should we respond to hate speech on social media?

    In light of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, Muslims are facing fiercely racist and Islamaphobic backlash in public and online. A 43 year old beautician was arrested under Section 19 of the POA by Thames Valley Police after people complained about the following post; “Blinks of Bicester are...
  • A profile picture is not a political statement

    When I woke up on Saturday morning in the wake of the Islamic State attacks in Paris, I opened Facebook hoping to see numerous articles, live updates, and first-response opinion pieces about the events of the night before. I was instead bombarded with a never-ending stream of profile pictures...
  • Analysing the Reactions to the Paris Attacks

    On the 13th November 2015, Paris was rocked by four interlinked terrorist attacks on theatres, restaurants and the Stade de France, killing more than 120 people and injuring around 200. Due to today’s use of online media, within minutes of the attacks, stories broke, with hundreds of people commenting...
  • Valentine’s Day: A Survival Guide

    Ahh, it’s that time of year again: Valentine’s Day. Singletons across the country will be treated to a newsfeed full of couples that have been spoilt rotten by bae and lavished with expensive gifts. For some the treat lies in re-watching Bridget Jones in a self-induced ice cream coma and...
  • #SaveOurShow – How the Hashtag Can Revive a Fallen Series

    Friday 16th January 2015; a grave day for In the Flesh fandom as BBC Three announced it was not going to be renewing the show for a third season due to budget cuts that include the channel’s on air presence remaining an uncertainty. However, fans of the series continue not to show...