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STUDENT BUDGETING TIPS

As my time as an undergraduate comes to an end, I share the tips I have learnt on how to work with a student budget and make that student loan stretch as far as possible.

WORKING REMOTELY: IS IT REMOTELY WORKING?

As we come out of the pandemic, one noticeable difference to our lives is the tendency to now work or learn from home. I consider if this new approach is working, and why different demographics may have different opinions.

REVIEW: FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD

Read my review of the new feminist musical, which provides pop-princess style songs to inspire the next generation of women.

REVIEW: COMPANY

Shotgun Theatre took to the stage to perform Sondheim's classic comedy Company. Read my review of their take on the show as I discuss their gender-blind casting and balance between comedy and serious narrative.

NEW OMICRON SUB-VARIANT WAS PREDICTED BY EXETER PROFESSOR'S MATHEMATICAL MODELLING

Read my news report on Professor Livio Fenga's detection of the possible presence of the BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron back in December using mathematic modelling.

IT’S OKAY IF UNIVERSITY IS NOT THE “BEST YEARS OF YOUR LIFE”

There's a popular notion that university needs to be the ultimate three years of your entire life and, if not, you've wasted that opportunity. Read my deconstruction of that idea and my personal experience with this damaging phrase.

NEW CHAIR OF GOVERNING BODY APPOINTED FOR UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Read my news story on University of Exeter's appointment of the new Chair of Council and Pro-Chancellor, Quentin Woodely

REVIEW: EXETER UNIVERSITY SHAKESPEARE COMPANY’S ‘THE DUCHESS OF MALFI’

With Exeter University Shakespeare company taking to The Chapter House stage to perform their version of The Duchess of Malfi, I review their modern take on a classic play.

LONG MAY HE REIGN? THE FUTURE OF THE BRITISH MONARCHY

The Queen's recent health scares have once again revived questions on what happens to the monarchy following Charles' succession to the throne. I analyse the different paths the monarchy could take when the time comes, and what the future of the institution could look like.

SEX WORK IS REAL WORK

Popular opinion seems to alienate sex work, and support of sex work, from feminism. Here, I analyse the link between feminism and sex work, and how sex work should be considered as real work.

REVIEW: RED NOTICE

I review Netflix's newest heist film and whether it lives up to the big ratings it managed to accquire during its opening weekend.

DURHAM UNIVERSITY DEFENDS ITS SUPPORT OF STUDENT SEX WORKERS

Durham University's decision to offer sessions to support those involved in sex work has received mixed opinions. Read my report on the differing views, and Durham University's response, here.

RECLAIMING PLEASURE: SEX TOYS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF MASTURBATION

Sex toys and masturbation is often treated as a taboo subject, especially for women and people assigned female at birth. Here, I discuss why these subjects are taboo for these groups and I also delve into the benefits of destigmatising sex toys.

POST-UNIVERSITY BLUES AS A FINAL YEAR STUDENT

Post-university blues is a well known phenomenon amongst students, and most are prepared to feel like this once leaving the student environment. But what happens when you're already processing the end to your final year at university while you're still in it. read my personal essay to see my take on the issue.

BURNOUT AND OVERWORKING AT UNIVERSITY

In an environment where there's a lot of responsibility and pressure placed onto young people, overworking is sometimes glamorised. Read my report on the short-term and long-term effects of burnout on our bodies and minds, and why we need to de-normalise overworking.

DEVON’S ENHANCED COVID RESPONSE UNLIKELY TO BE EXTENDED

Here, I report on why an enhanced COVID response was initiated, and why it was not extended past its intended duration.

DEALING WITH IMPOSTER SYNDROME AT UNIVERSITY

Imposter syndrome thrives in competitive environment's like university and can make us feel like we don't deserve to be there. In this personal essay I discuss my own feelings of imposter syndrome, and suggest some tips on dealing with it.

POLICING SLANG IN SCHOOLS

With a London school banning a list of words in academic writing, I discuss the possible motivations behind such a decision while also analysing how this decision might have bigger implications for people of different socio-economic groups than first expected.

BEST BRUNCH SPOTS IN EXETER

As a self-confessed brunch lover, I have complied a list of the best brunch spots to visit in Exeter, with something for every budget and vibe.

'HOPELESS': AN INTERVIEW WITH ÁINE DEANE

Áine Deane's fist official single 'Hopeless' has taken her listeners and Spotify by storm. I sat down with her to discuss the single, her creative process and her first ever tour as a supporting act.

WHY THE GLASS CEILING STILL EXISTS

Recent allegations of discrimination in the work place has once again brought up gender inequality in the work place, especially regarding motherhood and maternity leave. Here, I report on these recent allegations and discuss how the glass ceiling still exists.

ONLYFANS: THE SEX WORKERS ALMOST LEFT BEHIND

OnlyFans' decision to almost ban sexually explicit content from its site left many confused and bewildered. Read my take on how this initial decision was disappointing to sex workers who rely on the site, and what it reveals about how sex work is viewed in society.

THE LASTING LEGACY OF THE WELSH COAL MINES

The Welsh Valleys have a long and important cultural history of coal mines. I analyse how the history of coal is vital to Welsh identity and culture, even to this day, by drawing upon historical and political events.

MOCKING FAN CULTURE HAS ALWAYS BEEN ROOTED IN MISOGYNY

Fan culture, especially in relation to boybands, have been scrutinised and villainised in popular culture. I write that this scrutiny is rooted in misogyny, drawing upon past examples of mocking fan culture and its continuation into the modern day.

"SHE-E-O" AND "GIRLBOSS": A NECESSARY DISTINCTION OR JUST PATRONISING AND DEMEANING?

Feminised versions of traditional workplace positions such as "CEO" and "boss" have been slowly working their way into popular language. I comment on the futility of such phrases and how they fail to reflect the current landscape of women in the workplace.

"I'M NOT LIKE OTHER GIRLS"

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For many young girls, the phrase "I'm not like other girls" is repeated as an affirmation, or even given as a compliment. Here, I unpack my relationship with the phrase and how distancing myself from it allowed me to have a healthier relationship with femininity.

JULY 19TH - A DATE TO REMEMBER?

The government's proposed date of removing social distancing restrictions has received mixed opinions. I comment my opinions on whether the proposed date is coming at the right time, and what I will be doing when July 19th arrives.

HOT GIRL SUMMER EXPLAINED

With the phrase "hot girl summer" circulating on social media, I discuss the intentions of the phrase and how it can empower young people whilst also commenting on its limitations.

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