I am half way through my first term into my final year at university. And the topic of...
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Waist Training: Should we, shouldn’t we?
Earlier this week I decided to jump on the bandwagon of waist training. Having done a fair amount...
Caitlyn Jenner: Finally free
Yesterday there was a storm surge on social media. Why? Caitlyn Jenner, the Olympic decathlete...
General Election 2015: A shock to the system
I was a first-time voter in the recent 2015 election. And boy, weren’t we all in for a shock. The...
Body shaming: The shame of it
Body shaming. Why has it become so common? Mostly women are subjected to criticism about their...
Periods: Why is it still a taboo in society today?
Homelessness is a difficult topic. Many of us still perceive the homeless as lazy, dirty, and...
Part-time job or part-time slob?
Although I am currently on my placement year, I had a part-time job during my first and second year...
Lance Armstrong: Public hero or enemy?
One person who keeps cropping up in the news still is Lance Armstrong. Sport champion, cancer...
How to get fired on your first day of work
It’s Monday morning and the thought of work fills you with dread. You’re late for a start, then you...
The updated rules to dating
With social media and dating apps, the dating ‘game’ has become easier than ever. There are also...
Death of Leelah Alcorn: Transphobia Has Got to Go
Trigger Warning: Please be advised that this article contains mentions of transphobia, gender...
Getting rid of those unwanted Christmas gifts
‘Round and round the Christmas tree, opening presents with the family, one for you and two...
Deborah Levy’s Swimming Home raises serious questions
Having read Deborah Levy’s Swimming Home, which was shortlisted for the 2012 Man...
How to survive Christmas Day with your family
“It’s Christmas!” bawls Noddy Holder. Christmas time, all the family are round and the booze is...