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The Broke trope: how Britain's working class has become a commodity

We've all seen the ‘charva’ tiktoks surfacing online, or the deliberately ‘tattered’ outfits, but what does this mean for Britain's...

Charlotte Colley

Nov 7

The Broke trope: how Britain's working class has become a commodity

Is the fashion industry capitalising off a community they exclude?

The evolution of modern 'clubbing outfits'

Leah Massingham

Oct 25

The evolution of modern 'clubbing outfits'

Jeans and trainers have become such a staple that we can't help but ask, have we lost our touch when it comes to clubbing outfits?

Charlotte Gollogly

Dec 5, 2023

OPINION: Charlotte Gollogly’s Journey to Becoming Vegetarian

Charlotte Gollogly shares her experience of becoming vegetarian seven years ago.

OPINION: Sunbeds aren’t worth the sacrifices

Rhiannon Tasker-Casson

Apr 24, 2023

OPINION: Sunbeds aren’t worth the sacrifices

Rhiannon Tasker-Casson shares her opinion on the rising popularity of sunbeds.

OPINION FEATURE: Do universities prioritise inclusion enough?

Megane Moki

Mar 31, 2023

OPINION FEATURE: Do universities prioritise inclusion enough?

Megane explores diversity in Uni as something they bank on providing a safe space and prioritising, but sometimes fall short on the outcome.

OPINION FEATURE: Does Veganuary promote plant-based diets or is it another cash-grab?

Nadia Lincoln

Feb 23, 2023

OPINION FEATURE: Does Veganuary promote plant-based diets or is it another cash-grab?

Nadia delves into how Veganuary is benefitting the people, our planet, and the motives of the big businesses behind it.

OPINION FEATURE: Is there enough teaching around LGBTQ+ history?

Megan Ainsworth

Feb 23, 2023

OPINION FEATURE: Is there enough teaching around LGBTQ+ history?

Megan Ainsworth discusses the lack of teaching around LGBTQ+ history and how the curriculum is failing us.

OPINION FEATURE: Is Rishi Sunak's time in office a threat to members of the LGBTQ+ community?

Leah Massingham

Nov 17, 2022

OPINION FEATURE: Is Rishi Sunak's time in office a threat to members of the LGBTQ+ community?

In recent months, Britain has seen cosmic shifts in the leadership of the Conservative party, with the most recent being the ascension of...

OPINION FEATURE: Is the British government in a state of crisis and can they be trusted?

Heather Kate

Nov 3, 2022

OPINION FEATURE: Is the British government in a state of crisis and can they be trusted?

As Britain appoints it's third Prime Minister in three months, Heather explores whether the government can be trusted.

OPINION FEATURE: Sex stigma in university - should hook-up culture be accepted?

Megan Cooke

Nov 3, 2022

OPINION FEATURE: Sex stigma in university - should hook-up culture be accepted?

Megan Cooke explores the idea of hookup culture in uni, and discusses if it is sexually liberating or a damaging precedent for young people.

OPINION FEATURE: Scrapping our Human Rights Act is a giant leap in the wrong direction

Larissa Hurt

Oct 13, 2022

OPINION FEATURE: Scrapping our Human Rights Act is a giant leap in the wrong direction

The Conservative government want to introduce a ‘Bill of Rights'. Sounds good right? But actually this bill will remove all the important...

Skinny, stylish and sinister: The return of "heroin chic" during the social media age

Larissa Hurt

Oct 3, 2022

Skinny, stylish and sinister: The return of "heroin chic" during the social media age

Supermodels Kate Moss and Gia Carangi originated the ‘heroin-chic’ trend in the 90s. Characterized by androgynous looks, a super skinny...

OPINION FEATURE: Is protesting the monarchy a breach of peace or a breach of speech?

Leah Massingham

Sep 29, 2022

OPINION FEATURE: Is protesting the monarchy a breach of peace or a breach of speech?

Leah explores if arrests following monarchy protests are a breach of personal liberties, or respecting the right to mourn a family member.

OPINION: My experience of dating with Bumble

Nicole Calogero

Apr 28, 2022

OPINION: My experience of dating with Bumble

Nicole shares her experiences and what she learnt whilst she was using the popular dating app.

Can fashion be used as a medium to protest against war?

Miette Dsouza

Mar 23, 2022

Can fashion be used as a medium to protest against war?

It feels wrong to have fashion shows taking place while war is ongoing, but can they be a symbol of unity?

OPINION: Drinking socials aren’t the best part of university life

Helen Hui

Mar 17, 2022

OPINION: Drinking socials aren’t the best part of university life

'I’m not into club nights and bar crawls. Am I missing out on everything?' – Helen Hui used to constantly ask herself.

Hollie Taylor

Mar 14, 2022

2022 vs 2016 makeup: The TikTok trend

This trend shows half your face with your current makeup and the other your 2016 version – what's changed?

OPINION: Covid-19 and strikes have done nothing but disrupt my university experience

Nicole Calogero

Feb 24, 2022