School graduates this year face huge restrictions in social mobility
Lucy Martin argues that basing exam grades on schools’ past performance will massively hamper social mobility.
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Lucy Martin
More than just a beauty icon: women who inspire me
People should always try to celebrate those that inspire them. This is particularly important when it comes to women uplifting other women. In this piece, four writers each discuss the beauty and style icon whose classic style and breaking of traditional boundaries is inspirational to them. From the films of...
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Protest, passivity and punk: Thatcher’s legacy on the music scene
Thatcher, Britain's indelible female PM, had a wide-reaching impact on music too, pioneering both movements of punk and passitivity with her policies. Lucy Martin explores the lasting power her legacy had on the industry.
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Obituaries for term three (I)
With coronavirus resulting in the cancellation of term three, Lucy Martin mourns those moments that are unique to the final few weeks of the year.
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‘Élite’ is the teen drama we all need in our lives
Lucy Martin reviews the Spanish teen drama 'Élite', exploring its engaging character developments and complex teenage relationships.
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Little love stories: love under lockdown
In the next piece of our 'Little love stories' series, Lucy Martin considers how the nature of relationships has changed in the past week.
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‘Narcos: Mexico’ season 2: explosive, thrilling and heavily political
Lucy Martin reviews the new season of Narcos: Mexico as it blends politics, history and action into one exhilarating drama
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Are climate activists of colour excluded from the fight?
The emerging climate activism movement has made so many strides towards environmental progress, with young activists from around the world putting environmental issues at the top of the agendas of politicians and ordinary people. While it’s true that Greta Thunberg has been the poster girl and the most visible activist...
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The downfall of Victoria’s Secret after the #MeToo Movement
Lucy Martin discusses the downfall of Victoria's Secret and the changes in the lingerie industry following the #MeToo Movement.
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The importance of political art in the Middle East
Lucy Martin explores the use of political art in the Middle East, discussing why it is so widely used and why it is so important.
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Girls Gone Global: female travellers and their stories
Travelling is an amazing adventure however at the same time is surrounded by many anxieties and dangers especially for women and female solo travellers. Here are some stories by female travellers who have shared their experiences and views about travelling the world as females to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay2020 with The Boar.
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The Censorship of LGBTQ+ art
Lucy Martin discusses the issue of censorship of LGBTQ+ art, explaining why this has happened and suggesting what can be done to change this.
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Choosing not to wear makeup
Society encourages us to wear makeup to look beautiful. Lucy Martin challenges these ideals in explaining why she chooses to go makeup-free.
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