• Spooky books to unsettle

    Zoe Monroe Halloween is the perfect time for uncovering spooky novels of the past, each one as gruesome and twisted as the other. Whether you are looking for a quick read depicting the horrors of the human mind or something bordering the lines between the mythical and the supernatural,...
  • Flattering figures – Paris Fashion Week to campus wardrobes

    Benedict Beards Winter is now upon us, which means the influence of the January and February Winter collections of Paris Fashion Week will be coming into the wardrobes of many, whether they know it or not. Some believe that such extravagant events have no effect on them. However, unless...
  • Eco-friendly Christmas gifts that don’t break the bank

    Hannah Atkinson According to Andy Williams, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and according to the Environment Agency, it’s the most wasteful. At Christmas time, the amount of waste produced is 30% higher than during the rest of the year. It can also be a difficult...
  • “…A TRUE CELEBRATION OF CREATIVITY, COMMUNITY, AND HOLIDAY CHEER…” – REVIEW: SLAY-BELLS AND SASS: ART, GLITZ, AND GIVING – BACKLIT’S FESTIVE FUNDRAISER

    The BACKLIT fundraiser was a true celebration of creativity, community, and holiday cheer, all in support of an important mission: helping BACKLIT secure ownership of its building. This event brought together a massive variety of activities and talent, turning a small venue into a winter wonderland filled with joy...
  • Christmas markets: a scam or a Winter Wonderland?

    Amelia Cropley With the recent fall of November snow, it has become inevitable that the Christmas season is upon us once again. And with it comes every city’s celebration of Christmas lights, ice-skating rinks and mulled wine. And whilst nothing lifts the Christmas spirit more than a Christmas market,...
  • To All The Rom-Com’s I’ve Loved Before

    Whether you are just a girl standing in front of a boy asking him to love her; or delivering the ‘I like you’ speech ‘just the way you are’, there are of course fundamental ingredients which together create the best romantic comedies of all time.  Potential ingredients include but...
  • ‘Brat Summer’ is over – it’s time for some ‘Demure’

    Amelia Cropley Farewell, ‘Brat Summer’; welcome to the show, ‘Demure Autumn’! Oh yes, the fashion trend of the season has quickly changed once again. Although ‘trends’ have recently exited the bandwagon, having been replaced with vibes and aesthetics. The summer of 2024 quickly adopted the aesthetic of a so-called...