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Surviving University with Emetophobia 

Defined as a fear of vomiting or feeling sick, emetophobia is a debilitating fear that causes sufferers to limit their lives in order to prevent anxiety and panic attacks.

Is it Bedtime for the American Giant? The Great Retreat of American Internationalism

Following Trump’s inauguration on 20 January, the President and his Republican administration have begun an immense transformation of America’s domestic and foreign policy. Trump continues to consolidate his power, emboldened…

Death Anxiety Messes with Your Head – And Your Opinions

Think about the group you most identify with – could be your religion, nationality, or political affiliation. Now, remember this: one day, you will die. Oddly enough, that awareness might…

Can Sex Work Really Be Feminist?

The pandemic: known for its lack of toilet roll, lockdowns, daily walks and… OnlyFans? Despite changing the industry, the subscription-based website has entailed popular debates questioning whether sex work can…

Historical Figures Who Were More Radical Than Assumed

By Isaac Westhead In school, we often learn about historical figures and their impacts on the world. From Einstein to Martin Luther King, these figures are held up as examples…

Fieldnotes On Being Overwhelmed as a Fresher – The Brown Girl Perspective

Written by: Deeghi Basu Once you pass a couple of time zones from your home country toward Britain, you notice the first difference. All of a sudden, the people around…

The WWF Unmasked: Violence, Contradictions and Greenwashing

In the realm of environmental conservation, few non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are as widely recognised and trusted as the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Adorned with its iconic panda logo…

The Identity of Nowhere 

I don’t have a British name, I don’t really look “British”, and I don’t feel British. My parents met in Italy and moved to the UK just before I was…

The UK’s Obsession with Ultra-Processed Foods: A Recipe for Obesity?

The UK is facing a significant public health challenge: obesity. A recent study by the National Health Service (NHS) found that over two-thirds of adults in England are overweight or…

The Blue Haired Liberal

What is a ‘blue haired’ liberal? The ‘blue haired liberal’ is a common stereotype used by the political right-wing to purposefully belittle and delegitimise valid left-wing arguments and ideas. Being…

‘Hidden Figures’: The Iconic Women of Sussex’s Golden Age

When we think of ‘Sussex icons’, the name Edward Booth, William Blake or perhaps more recently, Tim Peake, may spring to mind. But what about Sophia Jex-Blake, Lee Miller or…

Taking the Red Pill: Misogyny, Andrew Tate and Incels

Words by Jada Phillips “You can’t be responsible for something that doesn’t listen to you. You can’t be responsible for a dog if it doesn’t obey you, or a child…

Transgender Representation in British Media

Trans people discuss how the British press misrepresents their lived experience Words by Rhys Mathers CW: Transphobia, mention of sexual assault “We’re being pressured into sex by some trans women”…

Returning Home in a Time of Global Pandemic

Words By Inès Bussat There are many ways in which the Coronavirus crisis has impacted our lives. One huge area impacted by the lockdown experience is how we see, and…

Hyphenated Identities: Internationality in the ‘Hostile Environment’

If there is anything the last three years of political near-phantasmagoria has proven, it is that British society, whatever or wherever that is, is obsessed with identity. We establish who…

Censoring Climate Change

Why, at the time when we need people to engage with what’s happening to the world around us, was Iceland’s advert banned? With so many terrible and destructive things happening…

Anxious At University? You’re Not Alone

I’d never had much trouble dealing with stress before. I’d always get a little worried around essay deadlines and examinations, but I know this is completely normal. However, coming into…

Gay Rights in the UK: Daniel Parker writes a brief history of a long struggle

The year was 2014. The month was March. And the vibes were very, very gay. Yes, it was 13th March 2014 and, in a historical moment, same-sex marriage was fully…

The Paris Terror Attacks

William Crona delves deeper into the atrocities of last week. Soon after 21.00 GMT on Friday evening, the French capital was subjected to a display of violence and terror in…

International Womens’ Day and Feminism Today

Vicky Grantham discusses the prevalence of Feminism in light of International Women’s Day, especially through social media. Hundreds marched in support of International Women’s Day in London with many donning…