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Florence Given’s debut feminist book will encourage young women to become feminists and social advocates, but only if they have the drive to change themselves. Okay so ladies, have you ever felt less worthy because you didn’t shave, wear makeup or make a significant effort for work? I applaud you for having the strength to […]
So, I think it’s safe to say we have been a little disappointed when it comes to the newer Star Wars films, I remember seeing the score Rotten Tomatoes gave the Rise of Skywalker. Yikes. The multiple directors made the sequel trilogy seemed disjointed and people like me happened to doze off in the cinema. […]
A gigantic pink lotus flower slowly opens its heavy leaves as they drop dramatically to the floor, who else could be posing inside but Rihanna, of course. Draped in a floral scarf accompanied by a luscious purple silk lingerie set; this is the introduction we all expected from the new queen of style. Miss Rihanna […]
Let’s play a game, close your eyes and imagine. Its 2am, you just ended your night out and are walking home. The street is poorly light and you are alone but it’s okay because you can already see your home in the distance. You hear steps behind you. Suddenly a sharp pain in the back […]
What better way to get through lockdown than by listening to ten of the greatest songs to ever exist. Music is something that transcends borders, and is a universal language. That is what makes it so great. Without further ado, let’s jump straight into songs you must listen to this lockdown. Bon Jovi – Have […]
Phoebe Nott explores some of the best takeaway options in Cheltenham. I like to think of myself as a takeaway specialist in the worst possible way (I eat way too much of it). And what makes me such an expert- I love food a bit too much. My life revolves around what my next meal […]
Darcey Barrett writes on the importance of friendship during lockdown As covid-19 continues to affect our lives, now more than ever we need good company. When loneliness becomes the new norm, you start to appreciate what you once had. For me, that’s my best friend, the girl who’s become my fourth sister. With eight years […]
Ulani Seaman discusses the importance of live theatre https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/16/covid-19-prompts-more-cultural-institutions-to-shut-doors As the theatre industry took its final bow on the 16th March, coronavirus had already performed its first month of shows. The deadly virus had its status upgraded from epidemic to pandemic and with that, performers across the UK switched off the lights on their dressing room […]
Phoebe Nott wants people to stop blaming students for everything I was in the queue to get into my local Wetherspoons. It was just before the 2nd lockdown. It was raining, I was wet, with no jacket because I wanted to look cute. We had been waiting outside for 40 minutes but I wasn’t mad, […]
Beathriz Souza takes a moment to appreciate her boyfriend during this difficult time Relationships aren’t easy, especially in a pandemic. On our fourth year of being a couple, my boyfriend and I decided to do lockdown together. Throughout the world, other couples, married and unmarried made the same decision. We were told to brace […]