The human microbiota within our gut makes up 1-2kg of our body’s total weight, equivalent to roughly the weight of our brain. Many consider our gut microbiota as an organ in its own right due […]
Was the pandemic the final kick to the concept of “hedonistic youth”?
By Hannah Kettles Probably, but self-destruction has an expiry date. Being part of a generation that has been forced to experience a bout of old age long before our time has helped me abandon the […]
‘Glowing up’ on screen: Are coming-of-age makeover scenes always problematic?
By Maria Atter Grease, Clueless, Mean Girls, The Princess Diaries, The Breakfast Club. What do all these films have in common, besides being coming-of-age classics? They all feature a makeover scene, where a (straight, white) […]
Why do crime documentaries always blame women?
By Jasmine Waters After three rounds of lockdown, the scripted arc of our favourite crime documentaries leaves women vulnerable to dehumanisation for the sake of sensationalist drama in an entirely new way. In the same […]
4M: The fight for the ideology of Madrid
By Florine Lips Another round of elections in Spain, this time in the region of Madrid – but what could the outcome mean for the national government? And what does it say about the polarisation […]
Dropping out? first, let’s drop the stigma
By Amber Reid Everyone questions their degree at times, but sometimes it’s for more serious reasons than others. Sometimes powering through university isn’t the best answer, but many people feel too ashamed to even think […]
A whippet for northern independence: runt of the litter or rising underdog?
By Jezz Brown In a climate of growing separatist sentiment with ‘indyref2’ (a second referendum for Scottish Independence) continuing to threaten the union and discussions of Welsh independence moving from marginal to mainstream, could an […]
Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup: The ‘beautiful game’ rears its ugly head
By Conall Miller Shrouded in controversy from its inception, the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup has sparked a recent round of on-field protests on football’s international stage. But what exactly has pushed the pros to […]
One Hell of a Shoe!
By Ruth Stewart Whether or not Lil Nas X’s sneaker collab is considered blasphemy or a genius marketing stunt is up for debate – but either way, Nike is missing a trick by not standing […]
It’s not easy being green – but here are some ways to start this earth day
By Abbie McGrath | Rehabilitating Earth In an age where supermarkets wrap bananas in plastic, being eco-friendly can seem like a difficult task. Even as sustainable options improve, a green lifestyle still requires dedication and […]