The coronavirus pandemic has affected all areas of life, but perhaps none more so than festivals and live entertainment. More and more events since March have announced either cancellation or postponement, and it might not be until next year before we get them in person again. Many events have been held online to try to […]
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Clap for Carers: how are people feeling about it?
At 8pm on March 26, three days after Britain went into lockdown, people all over the country came out into the streets to applaud the NHS. After that, it became a weekly event, with millions showing their appreciation for these and other key workers. Opinion has been split over this ‘Clap for Carers’, however; while […]
Day in the Life: Working in a care home
*This video was filmed in accordance to government guidelines* During the pandemic we hear about our heroes working in our hospitals. But, what about those who are looking after our loved ones in care homes while we can’t? Oslyn gives us an idea.
World Menstrual Hygiene Day: Combatting period poverty in a pandemic
Period poverty doesn’t stop in a pandemic, and the coronavirus is only making this crisis worse. As today is World Menstrual Hygiene Day, it is important to highlight the issues that girls and women alike across the globe have been facing, especially now. There have been increasing struggles when trying to access the feminine hygiene […]
Lockdown diaries: Skincare products for problem skin
For an unfortunately large percentage of us, the current lockdown has been causing absolute chaos upon our skin. Gone are the days of spa facials, skin peels and LED treatments, we’re stuck at home without a dermatologist in sight. However, not all hope is lost. We are extremely fortunate to be living in a world […]
The Great British Book Boom: Why reading is making a comeback
Imagine escaping to a universe where people are dancing with merriment, drinking fine wine from goblets of silver and gazing at the stars overhead as night falls on the kingdom. A universe where you’re allowed to dance with your friends until your feet ache and you can’t keep your eyelids open. A universe that hasn’t […]
Lockdown: Changing lives for the better
“The [lockdown] restrictions have helped me focus inwards to my own embodiment and I am making sure I feel powerful” Let’s be real here, for the past two months the world has been living through an extremely uncertain yet historic time period. The consequential effects of Covid-19 has meant that the vast majority of people […]
5 sex toys that could enhance your long-distance relationship
Can’t physically be with your significant other because of lockdown? Here’s a list of Bluetooth sex toys that you and your partner can enjoy from separate houses. When it comes to lockdown, everyone is experiencing differences in their libido. Some people are reporting that their sex drives are higher than ever, whilst others have […]
Editor’s Letter
In an international pandemic, of course life has to adjust to the new normal. Adapting to Coronavirus AND finishing our degrees is not the easiest situation to be in. We’re all so far away from each other, no longer sharing a coffee in the Newsroom and heading out into Cheltenham for interviews. Our Newsroom has […]
What it’s like to experience pregnancy during lockdown
Pregnancy is no easy means at the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic. Zoe Gater spoke to one mum-to-be about the obstacles she has been facing so far. For the majority of new parents-to-be, pregnancy is an enjoyable and exciting time. Of course, there is lots to think about regarding the physical, […]