I’m a jack of many interests and a master of none. Greek mythology is one of the many, but my knowledge mostly comes from trawling through Wikipedia pages for days on end. But even a rudimentary reading of the complex and devious world of the Greek gods reveals how much of our basic culture came...Read More
No one who’s experienced the British railway system can deny that it’s an over priced mess; to be honest, the cost of it is my main criticism as the majority of my train journeys have been on time and uninterrupted for the most part. But it wasn’t always that way. We may not make much anymore, but...Read More
Walking to work, bored of the same old songs playing through my headphones, I browse Spotify’s New Releases for some inspiration. Scrolling past endless album covers until one catches my eye – Christine and the Queens ‘Chaleur Humaine’ – an androgynous young woman dressed in black, sits against a contrasting cream and navy backdrop, holding...Read More
Loved by the nation, ITV2’s Love Island concluded on the 11th July with an astonishing 1.35 million viewers; more than twice the figures of last year. From fiery disputes to passion-filled nights in the hot villa, it’s safe to say that Love Island provided the nation with jaw dropping drama throughout. So here’s 5 do’s...Read More
In recent years festivals have become our giant playgrounds of marvellous adventure, to be discovered with friends of old and new. Born from a love of freedom and community, festivals used to be small and unique, but today the days filled with escapism and nights steeped in hedonism have become common ground amongst a younger...Read More
Despite persistent inequality between men and women in our society, the achievement of women’s right to vote was a big step towards bridging that inequality, moving this country away from the sexism, prejudice and bigotry of an aggressively patriarchal society. Women were legitimate people who deserved a say in politics and an opinion on how...Read More
“Sophie stop frowning!” It’s the sentence I heard so often that it may as well have been my strap line. I frown while I work, while I workout, while I eat and even while I sleep. I’m not even aware I’m doing it most of the time and over the years my frown has led...Read More
The power of a girl group is second to none – screaming fans, choreographed dances and catchy tunes are only a few of their often disorientating attractions. Over the years we’ve had our fair share of game changing girl groups from the Spice Girls and Destiny’s Child to Girls Aloud and The Pussycat Dolls, but...Read More
I’ve never believed in God as such, but when I was younger and felt that my life was awful I used to blame an unseen higher force for all my woes. It was easier to have something to aim all my anger at, to assign every misfortune, mistake and problem to a person or being...Read More
The EU referendum vote on Thursday 23rd June is set to shape the generations to come as we decide whether to stay a part of the European Union, or to leave. In a vote that is dividing the country I can only hope that we remain a part of this incredibly important movement, but that...Read More
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