In defence of soulmates: two perspectives on finding ‘the one’
Two writers provide differing perspectives on the idea that every person has a 'soulmate' - someone out there who is made just for them.
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Why are LGBTQ+ children’s books still being censored?
Lucy Martin discusses the problem with censoring LGBTQ+ children's books and why we should be encouraging children to still read them
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A letter to my younger self: body image and teen dramas
After re-watching some of the films and TV programmes she watched as a young teen, Lucy Martin explores the issues with body image and false representation of reality in these teen dramas.
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Looking after your mental health this online exam season
Having to sit online exams right now with everything going on in the world is difficult. Lucy Martin encourages you to look after your mental health and reach out to others.
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You clap for me now: how should the UK reconsider attitudes towards migrant workers?
The phrase “we will remember them”, for many people, brings up connotations of the annual celebrations and remembrance we practice remembering those who died in the First World War on Armistice Day.. We may not be living through a physical war right now, but there are hundreds of thousands of...
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‘Notes On A Conditional Form’ review: the 1975 deliver warm, nostalgic experimentation
The 1975's long-awaited fourth studio album, Notes on a Conditional Form, has arrived: complete with the nostalgic wist and pining delivery of a haunting summer long gone, Notes deals with the loss of time in The 1975's warm and experimental style.
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The Hay Festival moves online
Book clubs aren't the only thing that have moved online - Lucy Martin looks at The Hay Festival's virtual platform and what we can expect from the online event
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Keeping the relationship alive: TV shows and dating under lockdown
Looking for virtual date ideas while separated from your partner during lockdown? Lucy Martin shares her tips, suggestions and experiences with TV dates.
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‘Peaky Blinders’ season five: intriguing, suspenseful and thrilling
Lucy Martin reviews Peaky Blinders season five, discussing its historical presentation of early 20th century Britain, and the creator's suspenseful writing.
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Remembering the iconic Bond girl Honor Blackman
Lucy Martin recounts the influence that Honor Blackman had, as well as how her legacy will influence people in the future.
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The Boar-ket list: where we want to go next
During the current pandemic, travel bans have been enforced worldwide to slow the spread of the virus. The Boar Travel asked writers where they'd most like to visit when the lockdown is lifted.
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How much do Warwick students know about contraception?
After carrying out a survey among Warwick students, Lucy Martin looks to the history of contraception and questions whether students really know that much about it.
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What happened to: ‘Just Dance’?
Lucy Martin looks back at her dancing days with Ubisoft's Just Dance series!
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