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How you can help the less fortunate this Christmas

Daisy Lewis Although 2020 has been a challenging year for us all, we have to remember to be thankful for what we have. Most of us don’t need to rely on food-banks and charity donations, and are lucky enough to currently be employed or furloughed. However this is the day to day reality for aContinue reading “How you can help the less fortunate this Christmas”

How To Get To Know Your Flatmates During Lockdown

Daisy Lewis We all know this year is different from any other, and unfortunately the pandemic couldn’t stop for Freshers’ week. This meant that thousands of first years all around the country, found themselves trapped in a flat of new people unable to get to know each other. For decades, uni students have taken partContinue reading “How To Get To Know Your Flatmates During Lockdown”

Looking After Your Mental Health While In Quarantine

Daisy Lewis It’s all over the news, it’s in every conversation and it’s completely unavoidable. COVID-19 has taken over our lives for the past few months and unfortunately, it seems as though the situation is only going to get more intense before it begins to get any better. Whilst you will have been bombarded with informationContinue reading “Looking After Your Mental Health While In Quarantine”

‘Golden’ – A poem by Charlotte Oxley

Charlotte Oxley As we danced, My locks blowing into your mouth I thought You are perfect. Perfection. Touched by the Gods. As we danced The music in your head stopped You thought No. As we stopped Confusing reality blowing back into my wide-eyed self I knew. As you let me go, You didn’t know. ThatContinue reading “‘Golden’ – A poem by Charlotte Oxley”

Valentine’s Day – Who was St. Valentine and why February 14th?

Daisy Lewis – Joint Editor-in-Chief Valentine’s Day is approaching and whether you’re loved up with your other half or celebrating by crying into a bowl of ice-cream watching The Notebook (again), I thought it was an appropriate time to take a look at the history of the 14th February and how it’s evolved over timeContinue reading “Valentine’s Day – Who was St. Valentine and why February 14th?”