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Spotlight on: The National Enquirer’s Damaging Beach Body Narrative

Editor-In-Chief Chelsie Henshaw discusses the problematic article 'This year's 50 Best and Worst Beach Bodies: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly' by the National Enquirer

Investigating The ‘Ick’: Humour or Harsh?

Life&Style's Jenny Magleave explains that while the 'ick' is mostly harmless fun between friends it could also reflect legitimate incompatibility or our own insecurities

The Political Runway: America’s Female Politicians

Social Secretary Ella Kipling deep dives into the political connotations of fashion, focusing on the statements made by female politicians in the United States

Sexist Double Standards in Sports Uniforms

Life&Style's Deyna Grimshaw shines a light on the impossible-to-meet standards for women's clothing that is especially apparent in professional athletics

Victoria’s Secret Collective: Too Little, Too Late?

Life&Style Writer Jenny Magleave offers her opinion on the new Victoria's Secret rebrand, considering whether it comes from a place of genuine progression or whether it is an attempt to stay relevant amongst growing competition

Female Infantilisation: Attractive or Reductive?

Life&Style Writer Megan Clibbens considers the idea of female infantilisation, arguing that whilst some suggest it diminishes female autonomy, it is more productive and empowering to accept the individual choice

Flaws as Fashion: Expression or Exploitation?

Life&Style Writer Ellie Reed discusses the makeup trend cycle and asks us to be mindful towards viewing natural features as trends

New Look’s Padded Bikinis: How the High Street Continues to Sexualise Children

Editor-in-Chief Chelsie Henshaw discusses the release of New Look's padded bikinis, arguing that this type of clothing encourages the sexualisation of young girls and should not be defended

Rejecting the ‘Good Girl Complex’

Food&Drink Editor Cara-Louise Scott reflects on the damaging idea that women are taught to behave as 'good girls', arguing that it is necessary to reject these restraints to allow women to be seen as powerful

Spotlight On: Insufficient Mental Health Support for Pregnant Women

Social Secretary Ella Kipling reflects on the deprival of Mental Health Services for soon-to-be mothers during the pandemic and the disheartening effects this has on women

Cosmetic Surgery: Control or Conformity?

Digital Editor Tamzin Meyer reflects on the idea of cosmetic surgery being misunderstood, arguing that the reasons for it are more complex than just vanity

More than an Aesthetic – Cottagecore and Queerness

Life&Style writer James Simpson breaks down the cottagecore aesthetic's relationship to the LGBTQ+ community as one that subverts heteronormative expectations