The Slipper is the Most Democratic Shoe – is lockdown an opportunity to democratize our perception of ‘art’?
Amidst the raging dumpster fire that appears to be the state of our world at the moment, a sense of disconcerting calm snakes Edinburgh’s streets. It’s a feeling that Emily…
5 Green Rings: Tokyo Olympics 2020 to be most sustainable yet
Sustainable Olympics? A phrase deemed an oxymoron. London 2012 Olympics saw an additional 3.4 million tons of CO2 according to inhabit.com. Nike, however, plans on contributing to a carbon neutral…
Interview: The Student talks to Manal Rostom about sport and liberation
Manal Rostom is many things; an international marathon runner, the founder of a global women’s organisation, and perhaps most prolifically, the first Nike ambassador to wear the hijab. There is…
What we can learn from that Nike advert with Serena Williams
“Show them what crazy can do,” implores Serena Williams. The second instalment of Nike’s ‘Dream Crazy’ advertising campaigns focuses on the insults aimed towards sportswomen and the double standards within…
Nike customers burn products as Kaepernick heads ‘Just Do It’ campaign
Many Americans have taken to social media with videos of burning Nike products as anthem-kneeling footballer Colin Kaepernick is used as the face of the latest ‘Just Do It’ campaign.…
Nike commence their search for record marathon time
Is it humanly possible to run a marathon in under two hours – legally? Yes of course, given enough time, but just how long will that take? One key factor…