The grey season: silently battling the winter blues
As the charm of autumn slowly fades out, giving way to the chills of winter, everything around us takes a...
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How the new tax budget is reshaping life for farmers in Yorkshire
I talk to George Gill, a local farmer and ex-chairman of Boroughbridge Young Farmers, about the new inheritance tax, mental...
What To Do When Homesickness Hits at University
For many of us, going to university is our first time being away from family and friends for an extended...
How Aiming High Ends Up Feeling Low: The Dangers of Academic Perfectionism
Sitting opposite your laptop with your head in your hands, tears forming at the sight of a 69% grade on...
‘The Girls Got Guts’: Your Well-Connected Big Sister Therapist, now on Spotify
The first year of university is quite daunting, isn’t it? It’s just something about that “first” that seems to drive a...
Behind the Seizures: The Hidden Reality of Epilepsy
When I was 14 I was diagnosed with epilepsy. Growing up with various medical issues, I saw my diagnosis as...
Help! My Friend is Struggling With Her Mental Health
Dear Grievance Gryphon, my long-distance (e.g. goes to another university) friend is struggling with their mental health. How can I...
The Power of No: Setting Boundaries & Prioritising Self-Care
As a people-pleaser, I’ve always struggled to utter the word “no”. Nonetheless, it is crucial to be able to assertively...
Irlens Syndrome: A retrospective
Foreword This piece is for all those who are Neurodivergent, those who know someone who is, and those who have...
Let’s Talk About the “Freshers 15”
University can be extremely stressful for any student, especially those going to university for the first time. You are likely...
