CW: eating disorders. As anyone who has read the Lifestyle section of any newspaper, ever used Instagram, or has ever set foot into the food section of Waterstones will know, there has been a revolution underway in the realm of ‘healthy’ eating. Long gone are the days of buying microwaveable meals and ordering late night […]
With deadlines and exam season fast approaching, it is easy to feel as though your workload is getting on top of you. It seems impossible to remember the countless number of things on your to-do list, and it proves even harder to get a minute’s rest to process all that is going on. For most […]
With women writers dominating the list of top ten best-selling authors of 2017 in the UK according to the Guardian, it is clear that female authors are shaping the current literary landscape. As it’s International Women’s Day, here is a list of 5 recently published must-read books written by female authors, covering a whole host […]
Scotland prides itself on being one of the most progressive countries in Europe on LGBTI rights. This can be seen in Edinburgh’s vibrant gay scene, commonly known as the Pink Triangle (although many now call it the Rainbow Triangle, as pink seems to connote overt femininity associated with LGBT community). This area is found at […]
Since 2013, the idea of feminism has been completely redefined and reasserted in society. Largely aided by public sexism and misogynism by influential, powerful people (Donald Trump being the obvious case and point), feminism has been a hot topic within the public consciousness and the media. With celebrities such as Beyonce, Emma Watson, Jennifer Lawrence, […]
The huge success of Stranger Things, the award winning television show on Netflix, has recently been the at the centre of a debate about the ways in which child stars are treated by the public and media. Can a collective blame be placed on the public’s acceptance of objectification as an unavoidable part of being […]
Since The New York Times first revealed sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein, the support for the women who have come forward has been phenomenal. Meryl Streep, Lena Dunham, Judi Dench, and Brie Larson are just a few names that have passionately condemned the actions of the film producer. The Guardian have claimed that the […]
As the university workload becomes overwhelming and looming deadlines threaten our sanity, we often feel the need to escape. Luckily for us, Edinburgh boasts a variety of local getaways with loads to explore. The Stockbridge suburb of Edinburgh is only a ten-minute walk from Princes Street, yet a world away from the hectic and crowded […]