‘Choose your aesthetic’ is a caption you have probably seen on many Buzzfeed quizzes, TikToks, and Instagram posts. It’s a word – and concept – that is becoming increasingly well-known these days. In terms of definitions, the noun and modifier has been on quite a journey despite its relatively short...
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With a dress code such as ‘Fashion is Art’, this year’s Met Gala is begging us to consider the boundaries of fashion. The Metropolitan Museum of Art declared its Costume Institute’s spring 2026 exhibition way back in November as ‘Costume art’. Separated into a series of body types, objects in...
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We’re all guilty of it: mindlessly scrolling through our phones, consuming content which is no more than a minute long. In fact, this is so common that the use of the word ‘brain rot’ has become part of everyday language. Oxford’s 2024 word of the year, ‘brain rot’ is defined...
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I think it’s safe to say that, as students, the ability to focus is something that we struggle with from time to time during the course of our university experience. This is not surprising, as many things vie for our attention, from course readings, to answering messages, extracurricular commitments, and...
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It seems that some plants are overeager for spring to arrive, with hundreds of plants blooming in winter instead. A study conducted in 2022 by Cambridge University found that the UK’s flowers are blooming one month earlier than they used to, including daffodils and various species of flowering trees. More recently, a Met Office study of data found...
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Maybe it’s a bit late to be talking about New Year’s resolutions, but it’s never too late in the year to be making a new goal. Often, when we consider new goals, we might try to think about goals for ourselves. These can help us create healthier habits, but another...
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Have you ever wanted to make your arguments in a debate just that little bit more persuasive? It makes sense to focus on what we’re saying, but perhaps we need to put more focus on what we’re doing with our hands. A recent study, published in the Journal of Marketing...
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Happy 2026! Allow your favourite student journalists to inspire you with our annual attempts at renewal – whether that's proper hydration, banishing doomscrolling, or perfecting the art of the Letterboxd review.
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Christmas lovers up and down the country are set to be disappointed this year, as the companies providing chocolate and trees for the big day seem to be spreading less festive cheer than the public is used to. Families may find less room on their trees for decorations, with tree...
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Criticism has been levelled at the government’s plan to introduce a new 6% levy on international students to fund the return of maintenance grants. The funds created from the proposed levy will go towards new maintenance grants for domestic students from disadvantaged backgrounds who sign up to ‘priority’ courses supporting...
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It’s safe to say that upon opening my copy of Wuthering Heights, I had high expectations. It is impossible not to have expectations of one of the most famous romance novels of all time. Even before reading the novel, I knew that the name ‘Heathcliff’ is commonly circulated as a...
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Tartan is one fabric that never seems to go out of style. It has had a journey: it’s been the staple clothing for Scots since the Middle Ages, as different clans adopted their own patterns of tartan, right up until modern times, when it has appeared on countless high street...
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A couple of years ago, I was walking down the street when a palm reader asked if I would like to have a reading. Intrigued, I agreed and was told to expect a baby boy in the family. I must admit that to this day, there has been no baby...
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