Young people are spending hours a day on their phones. At multiple times throughout the day, they are at risk of being exposed to negative promotion of diet culture and eating disorders. Around ten years ago, Tumblr was infamous for its promotion and cultivation of eating disorders. With time, these practices have been bashed and… Continue reading Social Media and its Love-Hate Relationship with Diet Culture
“It Feels Offensive and I Can’t Quite Put My Finger On It” – The Struggle of Working Class Creative Students
Speaking to three creative about their experiences as a working class student, and what can be done to offer additional support. University can be a daunting experience for anyone. Having to move to a completely new location, make friends from scratch and learn something entirely new are some huge changes – and this experience can… Continue reading “It Feels Offensive and I Can’t Quite Put My Finger On It” – The Struggle of Working Class Creative Students
Koestler Arts: The Thoughts of the Incarcerated
For two months, the Southbank Centre’s ground floor is being occupied by grey cell blocks – a brutalist and authoritarian structure is how Ai Weiwei wanted to showcase his collection. However, every inch of these walls is lined by over 6,500 pieces of artwork collected from multiple prisons in a new exhibition named Koestler Arts:… Continue reading Koestler Arts: The Thoughts of the Incarcerated
Behind the Protests: Just Stop Oil
Controversial protesting has been hitting headlines. I take a look at those who are behind it. Since its first staged protest in April, Just Stop Oil has caused quite the stir in media for their unique – and oftentimes disruptive – approach of demonstration. Various images of road blockages, physical obstructions and a person chained… Continue reading Behind the Protests: Just Stop Oil
Analysis of Recent Journalistic Piece: Why Pxssy Palace are charging straight, cis men six times more
Original Article from Dazed: https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/55361/1/why-pxssy-palace-are-charging-straight-cis-men-six-times-more I chose to analyse this article as it covers a relatively nuanced subject on a mainstream platform, Dazed. Whilst giving a voice to Pxssy Palace, which consists of marginalised voices such as people of colour and LGBTQ+ people, it also highlights the backlash they receive from right-leaning organisations such as… Continue reading Analysis of Recent Journalistic Piece: Why Pxssy Palace are charging straight, cis men six times more
Connan Mockasin – Paving the Way for a New Genre
You’re waiting in a small, hot and cramped venue and the atmosphere is buzzing, when suddenly soft red lights illuminate the scene and a small, blonde-haired man walks onto the stage sporting an other-worldly outfit and a teardrop guitar. As soon as he plucks that first string, you can tell he’s putting his life and… Continue reading Connan Mockasin – Paving the Way for a New Genre
Flight US132 from London Airport crashes in River Thames
Investigation continues after the Thames Plane crash that occurred earlier today, where drone debris was found in the engine of Flight US132 from London City Airport. A planeful of passengers found themselves not in Amsterdam where they were headed, but in the River Thames – near the Rainham Marshes. The Airport lost contact with the… Continue reading Flight US132 from London Airport crashes in River Thames
Nike’s Oregonian Pledge for Marriage Equality – Where Has It Got Them Now?
One of the first American states to reinforce rights for the LGBT community in the employment sector was Oregon, and Nike has strengthened this movement by adding their personal endorsement. In late 2013, Nike reinforced their beliefs in an in-site news article, listing the various endeavours they have undertaken to support same-sex marriages. This was… Continue reading Nike’s Oregonian Pledge for Marriage Equality – Where Has It Got Them Now?