Smoothies, Stories, and the Search for Belonging
“You could be a smoothie of blueberry and mango, or kiwi and apple. But at the end of the day,...
Lifestyle & Culture
The Gluten-Free “Tax”: A Student’s Guide to Navigating Gluten-Free Living and Whether It’s Really More Expensive
As we know, food is essential to a healthy lifestyle, so at fifteen, when I was told I could no...
Friendship Hoarding: Why We Hold on to the Wrong People
They say you can’t have too many friends. But what if you could? The Sentimentality Trap Some friendships are timeless...
Finding Balance: The Case for Yoga
I have tried nearly every exercise class under the sun; partly because I am addicted to free Class Pass trials,...
The Winter Arc: Are Social Media Trends Fuelling the Resurgence of Diet Culture?
The rhetoric surrounding the perfect ‘summer body’ resurfaces annually to perpetuate diet culture and provide a platform for corporations to...
The Girls Got Guts: The Fabulous Friendship Lessons of Bridget & Samantha Jones
‘Do you think I am a Gen Z Bridget Jones?’ Lillie took a long sip of the £5 Malbec that...
Redefining ‘Home’ in Your 20s: A Cultural Perspective on Evolving Relationships with Parents
Moving out feels like a rite of passage, the first act of constructing a self-sustaining life. Across cultures, this transition...
The Sound of Identity: How Accents Shape Our Perceptions and Connections
In a world where accents often speak louder than words, they carry with them the weight of our backgrounds, our...
The Microtrend Menace: How to Purchase Mindfully
With spring arriving and the season of new beginnings, it’s common to crave a wardrobe refresh to help with the...
Rediscovering Joy: How to Revitalise Hobbies You Loved as a Child.
When I was nine years old, I was what we would call in my school a ‘sweat’. A swot. A...