The London National Gallery’s Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers exhibition is an experience like no other; the rooms are choking on raw, unfiltered emotion and whispering an unspoken language of love. The meticulously curated collection features 61 paintings and introduces us to a new version of Van Gogh, a man who tenderly observed human connection and intimacy, and preserved it in his lifetime of work shown in each room, which is perhaps especially relevant in the current climat

Full of historical, feminist icons, Colchester Town is buzzing with International Women’s Day events, supporting the young women who live there. As International Women’s Day approaches once again, Colchester is full of bright, young women who know what it’s like to feel proud to be a woman. Despite it being pegged as the most miserable town in the UK, plenty of girls have a reason to smile as they get ready to visit their friends and post social media updates thanking the won

The rise in second-hand clothing is impacting what we wear and where we buy it from; could this change the way fast fashion brands have to work? The boom of sustainability is changing the fashion world- gone are the days when it was shameful to shop secondhand. Now, giving clothes a second life is one of the coolest things you can do. By 2029, the fast fashion market is expected to grow by 20%. The second-hand market, on the other hand, stands at 185%. This rise in sustainab

Over a quarter of the UK population want to start or are considering running more in 2025 and with runners competing in ultra-marathons, it’s no surprise more people want to join in on the challenge. Young people are proving that running was more than just a lockdown fad- it seems like everyone is running marathons this year. In fact, this past April, the London Marathon had 56,000 people finish the race, their highest number yet, and that’s only a small percentage of the

The issue of classism in the UK is more than a legacy; it’s deeply embedded in modern society, and perhaps nowhere is this more apparent than in the harsh divide between private and public schools. Private schools were once institutions for the aristocratic British elites and have since evolved into a system that openly affirms that access to better opportunities is determined mostly by wealth and privilege. As these institutions become more exclusive, we must consider wheth

There’s been a disturbing rise in transphobia in the UK over the last few years, leaving the transgender community feeling more alone and under threat than ever before. Terrifyingly, in the year ending March 2023, there were 4732 recorded hate crimes against transgender people. This is an 11% increase from the previous year, and doesn’t even factor in the unreported incidents. The Home Office linked this surge in violence to growing hostility from the media and politicians. I

They say comparison is the thief of all joy, and I wholeheartedly believe that. Everything I do at the minute stems from comparisons.

I thought after graduation I would be a fully-fledged adult. Instead, I work in hospitality, and I keep waiting for my life to begin.

“You know he filmed you during sex? From behind?” When I think back to that night, I remember every detail. I don’t think you ever forget.

Relationships are often over before they’ve actually ended; I look at some of the ways we know it’s time to call time.

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Long distance is one of the most controversial kinds of relationships. Specifically, long distance whilst at university; anyone who's...

It has been a little over a year since my Dad died unexpectedly. There is a hollowness inside me that only seems to get bigger each year,...

When is sex more than sex? Hook-up culture is still so divided; if I talk about one-night stands at work, my younger colleagues applaud...

i’m tired of trying so hard to keep up with being cool

My dad died last week. I think since then my life’s been a huge blur; I spent so long worrying about him and trying to think of how I...

Summer is the worst for my hair but the best for my mood. I feel like I’ve been in a huge slump for the last six months, and I’m only...

I think breakups are the worst thing in the world & I truly hope I never have another. When I got broken up with in November last year I...

It feels like I blinked and I’ve managed to finish first year (sort of). Honestly, I’m really surprised I made it this far and how...