As the 2010s come to an end, Redbrick writers and editors come together to reflect on what they consider to be the most impactful news stories from the era

Comment Writer Danielle Murinas argues that society needs to stop stereotyping and stigmatising single women

Deputy Editor Emily Calder delves deeper into John Legend's choice to revise a Christmas classic in light of the #MeToo movement

Comment Editor Alice Macfarlane praises a local pub's drive to get the homeless to vote, highlighting that the housing crisis should be the defining issue of the upcoming election

Comment Writer Chelsie Henshaw questions whether we really need an International Men's Day, arguing that having designated days for certain groups of people is counterproductive overall

Comment Writer George Shealy dissects the Conservative Party manifesto and argues their promises to end austerity are little more than empty promises

Comment Writer Alice Wibberley calls for us all to be kinder to each other and ourselves

Deputy Digital Editor Holly Pittaway says that the burning Amazon is a sign that we should all cut down on our beef consumption

Comment Writer Madison Harding-White argues that societies at university can often be too cliquey which puts people off from joining them

Comment Writer Cerys Holliday questions whether women should feel pressured to vote in the upcoming election based on the history of women’s suffrage in Britain

Comment Writer Sophie Utteridge argues that invisible disabilities are not taken seriously enough and explains how Purple Tuesday is fighting to change this issue

Comment Writer Beth Grayson delves deeper into the Clemmie Hooper trolling scandal, arguing that the blogger should face more serious consequences for her actions