Ballet: a perception of elitism, classism and exclusivity
Lucy Martin discusses ballet's reputation of classism and elitism, and what needs to be done to make ballet more inclusive.
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Lost treasures by Van Gogh and Klimt: stolen art and how to recover it
Lucy Martin discusses the large amount of artwork stolen during WW2 and suggests what the governments should do about the issue.
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Stormzy in the spotlight: exploring the ‘Stormzy Effect’
Stormzy is the latest artist to feature on the front-page cover of several tabloids after outrage ensued from comments he made regarding racism in the UK.
In an interview with the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, Stormzy was asked whether he thought Britain was still racist and he responded “definitely, 100%” and that the racism was mostly “hidden”.
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A changing look at marriage
Lucy Martin discusses how society's perception of marriage has changed over the years and how her own opinions have developed with time.
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The battle for Best Picture
As the 92nd Academy Awards loom, our writers make a case for each one of this year's nine Best Picture nominees.
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Smoking and mental health: a two-way relationship
Lucy Martin explores the two-way relationship between smoking and our mental health.
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Romance fiction awards cancelled over racism row
Lucy Martin looks at the decision to cancel an awards ceremony for Romance fiction over conflict regarding issues of racism in the genre.
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The genre of “damaged girls” is the only thing that is broken
Lucy Martin discusses the trope of "damaged girls" particularly in YA work and how it leads to the romanticisation of mental health or trauma
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The student’s guide to the capsule wardrobe
Lucy Martin gives the low-down on everything you need to create the most versatile and sustainable capsule wardrobe for students.
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The environmental policy of the Trump administration
Lucy Martin provides an overview of the environmental policy of the Trump administration, and what this means for the upcoming election
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Nobel Prize for literature faces widespread boycott
The Nobel Prize for Literature is one of the most prestigious awards that any author or creator can win. As an annual award beginning in 1901, award winners have included the likes of Bob Dylan, Toni Morrison and Seamus Heaney. However, this year’s award winner has invited controversy after being...
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New year, new hair colour?
Always wanted to dye your hair but never been brave enough? Lucy Martin raves about the experience and changing up your look this new year.
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Why can’t we stick to New Year’s resolutions?
Why can't we stick to New Year's resolutions? It's a question we ask ourselves every year. Lucy Martin reveals the truth.
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