Saddleworth Moor exists as a barren expanse of moorland forever condemned to its murderous history. Today, it is enveloped in a mist. The fine cloud rests on the upland. It oppresses, it conceals, it protects, […]
Author: Candid Orange
The banana bread recipe you wish you had during the first lockdown
By Kit Delamain AKA @mrkitskitchen Banana Bread will always have a special place in my heart, the hearts of my many housemates, and apparently, the thousands of amateur bakers created by two national lockdowns. Banana […]
How is high fashion making strides in sustainability?
By Emily Gates Mass-production, mass-waste and mass-emissions are issues often attributed to fast fashion. But it is no secret that high fashion hasn’t been much friendlier to the environment. As an institution so interwoven with […]
Guardian Labs: how do we know what is sponsored in the media?
By Hannah Green Paid content is nothing new. But when ‘Guardian Labs’ appear in a format virtually indistinguishable from a regular article, just how in keeping is it with the newspaper’s self-avowed devotion to fair, […]
Gorillaz maintain their relevancy with new album release
By Charlie Coyle Gorillaz – Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez, is a welcome return to form for the virtual phenomenon, complete with star-studded features and plenty of fresh and fun songs. After their two […]
A Bloody Fight: Why fighting against menstruation stigma is still important
By Isobel Warner NOTE: This article discusses the dangerous effects of menstruation stigma and the very real problems of period poverty. We recognise that these problems do not solely affect cis-gendered women, as not all […]
Stories from the Lockdown | Chapter 2: Up at Dawn
By Harry Stocker A muted, bluish haze had begun to spill into my bedroom, so I knew it was about time I was up. Outside, iridescent clouds painted the sky an unbroken colour of silver, […]
Students, universities and unions have failed to engage in social activism
By Sacha Perera Students are the voice of the future, but in these troubling times, one thing is now clear: a lack of engagement with(in) our communities and parent institutions has led us to negate […]
Instagram’s nudity policy reveals racism and fatphobia is rife on the platform
By Zazie Atkinson Instagram and Facebook recently announced a change in their nudity policy, allowing them to differentiate between art and expression and pornographic content. What brought this on, however, is what many assert is […]
With Simple Tenderness: Manchester DJ’s first album is not one to miss
By Joe Manock With Simple Tenderness is an accomplished debut album by loz; packed with boxy, punchy rhythms and beautiful pitch-shifting vocals. The man behind this record, loz, boasts a formidable array of descriptors: ‘Composer, […]