First-year students outline their experience at university so far, sharing the weird and wonderful aspects of lockdown life

As the term 'Essex Girl' has been removed from the dictionary, Life&Style Editor Frankie Rhodes outlines what still needs to be done to combat localised misogyny

Food&Drink Editor Izzy Frost advocates for a smaller-scale Christmas this year, using creativity and a positive attitude

Life&Style writer Minnie Life introduces us to the realm of the stars, describing astrology as a fun and positive pursuit

Life&Style writer Maisie McCormick outlines her fun and festive ideas for nights in during winter

Life&Style writer Katie McDonagh criticises PLT's latest giveaways, arguing that it encourages competitive negativity

Life&Style writer Deyna Grimshaw responds to body-shamers who have attacked Billie Eilish, exposing wider issues concerning body image

Life&Style writer Emma Davis discusses Rebel Wilson's recent weight loss journey and the wider media obsession with women's weight

Life&Style's Kitty Grant documents the history of period product advertising, arguing that recent examples are unrealistic and harmful

Life&Style's Deyna Grimshaw praises the sportsman for speaking out about his eating disorder, raising awareness for other men who suffer from this disease

Travel Editor Catrin Jackson debates whether seminars taking place on Zoom are easing coronavirus anxiety for students

Life&Style writers give their top tips to first-year students, with advice on how to navigate university during the pandemic