Lockdown has been difficult for most of us, but for some staying inside as much as you can and washing your hands just isn’t enough. Mansi Vithlani gives us an inside look into what lockdown is like when one of your loved ones is at high risk.
So tell me what you want, what you really, really want
As newcomers to this earthbound party, many of us are still unsure of what it is exactly we are meant to do.Today we attempt to answer the very questions all earthlings ask themselves.
Mulan’s Men
A deep dive into the forgotten men of Mulan.
The NHS: what does the clap do?
Every Thursday, at 8 pm, the nation stands outside of their homes, flats and workplaces to applaud the incredible work of the NHS. Whilst the clap is, of course, a nice gesture, and has a positive impact upon communities up and down the country, how beneficial is this really to the NHS?
The power of hugs: How choice turns dread into desire
Science says we need eight hugs a day for maintenance. But in a time when human touch is virtually banned, my mental health faced its biggest challenge yet.
The pressure of quarantine
Expectations of achievement during quarantine may be a small worry about coronavirus. But they have the power to tear down our mental health.
Nine noteworthy notions to help fight the food waste war
Pandemic fuelled panic buying has consistently been featured in the media over the past fortnight. Desolate supermarket shelves have been ransacked by ravenous shoppers, stacking their trollies high in preparation of a premature apocalypse.
Are female-led movements really necessary?
Women alone are powerful. Together, they can have an impact.
Planned obsolescence: Technology designed to fail
It’s a widely-held belief that some phones, gadgets and other tech have very short lifespans. Is this something we should accept?
Coronavirus selfishness: What lurks beneath the UK’s patina of civility?
As Britain enters another week of lockdown life, Ted Jeffery provides us with his take on the current situation and whether or not Brits are as selfish as some people in the media are making them out to be.
Is climate change getting the attention it deserves?
It has taken climate change 30 years to get half of the publicity COVID-19 is currently getting. With climate change being one of the biggest challenges our generation will face, why is it not given the same attention?
Eating Disorders: Recovering from anorexia
After battling with anorexia for years, I decided to share my personal experience with it to fight the stigma around mental illnesses.