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I’ve spent some time staring at a blank Word document, trying to think of where to start. This hesitation is the whole point – symptomatic of the broader condition of self-awareness. It’s like my brain won’t let me be earnest without footnoting myself. It hits me in the most arbitrary moments. In the midst of friendly conversation, I find myself dissecting the most intrinsic aspects of myself: my logic, my cadence and inflections, the way my eyebrows arch and furrow as part o

Recently, the internet has been reminiscing about a simpler time – a time when Snapchat filters and Musical.ly had all the hype, and AI chatbots like ChatGPT were a foreign concept that no one was concerned with in their seemingly blissful existences. Harper's Bazaar described 2016 as ‘the last good year’. From Zara Larsson’s ‘Lush Life’ to skinny jeans and ankle boots, 2016 is being framed as a time of innocence and authenticity, when things weren't so performative. The ‘201

Tart: Misadventures of an Anonymous Chef is a debut novel from the anonymous ‘Slutty Cheff’, known for her Instagram page where she unashamedly posts about food and sex, closely connecting the two with no details spared. She’s since become a regular British Vogue columnist, writing unapologetically honest opinion pieces and providing snippets into her life. Cheff’s captions and articles had already established her as a talented writer and her style is one that I certainly go

“No matter how far you travel, you can never get away from yourself” -Haruki Murakami. Through literature, art, culture, and media, I have forever been inclined to travel; to see the world for what it is, in all of its glory and freedom. So far, I have seen a fair lot: gazed out of a Parisian balcony, gawked upwards at the sheer verticality of New York, strolled through Verona, cycled through German and Dutch streets, and walked through countless other towns and cities abroad

Amongst our generation, it is undeniable that running and fitness have erupted in popularity both on social media and in everyday life. We see it everywhere. From 5ks and Kudos to running clubs and the newest Hokas. As a 21-year-old woman, running is a part of my weekly routine and lifestyle, helping with both physical and mental health. Yet, I would run out of fingers to count the number of times that a car has aggressively beeped, a group of scaffolders have shouted, or a s

As the lights dimmed on LUU Theatre Group’s ‘Vardy VS Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial’ and Charli XCX’s ‘Girl, so confusing’ faded - a fitting opening statement - Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy lined up on their respective sides in the courtroom-meets-football-pitch stage. With a set blending tribunal formality with match-day chaos, commentators giving animated minute-by-minute analysis of the trial and football metaphors woven throughout the script, this production’s int

Over the past few months, the fate of America has taken a turn. Every day, a new story appears of Trump’s plans to take over countries, whilst forcefully deporting those in his own. It’s impossible to confine all the events surrounding the USA in one article, nor would it convey the true gravity of the situation at hand. So, for now, I’ll focus on the big picture – how the USA is impacting international politics. Trump’s intention to take control over various nations is no

It’s no secret that Patti Smith’s Just Kids is one of the most engaging, emotional, and masterful pieces of writing out there. Smith’s memoir eloquently recalls her maturity from childhood to adulthood, and focuses most upon her relationship with artist Robert Mapplethorpe. It’s the perfect look at the sex, drugs, and rock & roll that we can expect of the seventies, and an insight into the artistic scene that moulded many icons. Just Kids is an undeniable love letter to th