Mairi Humphreys

A reader’s guide to bookish gifts

With Christmas fast approaching, we are beginning to start the process that happens every winter: buying presents, wrapping them, sending them to loved ones, or perhaps placing them under the tree. First order of business: deciding what to buy. If you are a reader and want to spread that joy,...
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Posted Dec. 13, 2024

Runfluencers: the benefits and pitfalls

You are lacing up your trainers. Tunes are flowing through your headphones. You are hitting new distances and achieving personal bests. For runners, this is often a daily or weekly highlight. Running is a great sport as it brings huge fitness benefits and is enjoyable both in groups and alone....
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Posted Oct. 31, 2024

Over-capacity: the issue of overcrowding in nightclubs

With clubbing being such a quintessential university activity, it isn’t uncommon to find queues up and down the streets for the most popular places. You can find yourself waiting for over an hour, and when you get inside, it is still absolutely packed – often so busy that you can...
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Posted Oct. 16, 2024

From Shelf to Shelf: Organising your Dorm Room Library

Moving into a dorm room at University brings a lot of excitement and new decor opportunities. One potential issue, however, is that of space. Even the most high-end halls tend to be fairly small, with only a couple of shelves for books. How does an avid reader go about managing...
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Posted Sep. 28, 2024

What you should and should not bring to university

With the beginning of a new university year approaching quickly, now is the perfect time for a trip to the shops to stock up on everything you need. Whether moving into halls, private accommodation, or even returning to the same place as last year, there are always things you will...
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Posted Sep. 25, 2024

Another season: yes or no?

It’s a feeling I know all too well: scrolling through Netflix looking for something new to watch. I click on a random program just to check it out and end up falling in love with it. I watch the one season available, enough time to get attached to the characters....
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Posted Jul. 30, 2024

A dress for the weekend

For years people have been buying clothes second-hand. Charity shops and now websites such as Vinted are a popular alternative to purchasing clothing brand new. This is good for the environment and for our bank accounts. However, other fashion problems still aren’t solved by this. We quickly run out of...
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Posted Jul. 22, 2024

Beach body ready

Sun’s out, holidays are booked, and the barbecue is back in use. There is so much to love about summer. But the season comes with its own set of challenges. Summer creates pressure to perfect our bodies. But where does this come from, and how can it affect people? Something...
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Posted Jun. 17, 2024

She’s a girl’s girl

Feminism is not a new concept, but Generation Z is putting a spin on it. Across social media and in real life, women are using their voices to share exactly what it means to be a girl in this day and age. But how do you use ‘girl maths’? Is...
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Posted Jun. 13, 2024