A few weeks ago, I went to evaluate a sexual health clinic with another young person, by pretending to have a sexual health problem. And yes, it was just as embarrassing as it sounds. We had to go in together and act out a scenario whilst taking note of our surroundings (on our first visit [...]
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Whilst I’m far from objective in writing this (being a feminist myself), feminism is still a valid cause today, and it needs as many supporters as possible.
Sure, we all know smoking kills, causes lung cancer, and all the rest we’re indoctrinated with at school. But where do we get all this from? School? well, yes, obviously; but where does the evidence come from. A report was published fifty years ago today, on 6th March 1962, which linked smoking with lung cancer.
London is a labrynth. Navigating your way around the transport system can be chaotic, painful and horribly frustrating. But it doesn’t have to be! No, I don’t suggest building your own personal transport network and using that instead – that would take too long to build – I suggest learning to use the *cough* wonderful [...]
From Elvis and Chuck Berry in the 50s to Nirvana in the 90s, rock has been the music of the young generation. But recently there has been a decline in mainstream rock, resulting in the phrase “rock is dead”, and if that’s the case, then who’s responsible?
Having not watched the first series, I was wary of beginning on the second. I shouldn’t have been. It was awesome. The series opens in a showdown between Sherlock Holmes and his nemesis Jim Moriarty, in a swimming pool of all places. The gentle banter involving death threats, guns at point blank range, and a [...]
Ooooh! Controversial, I know. But I have a point; you’ll only get your voice heard if you open your mouth, so things will only change if you vote.
Today, whilst frantically buying gifts, I was struck by Christmas. No, it wasn’t a heartfelt, it’s-a-wonderful-life-esque epiphany. No, it was a sad reminder of what Christmas has become.
We all do it. Buy a pack of gum and eat it all within a day. How many people do you see absent-mindedly chewing as they go about their daily business? Exactly. But what is gum? Where does it come from? And why do we love it so much?
Choosing a sixth form is difficult; especially with so many choices. Finding yourself trailing round college after college, is neither fun, nor something anyone has the time to do. This is why I’ve compiled a list of key things to remember when going round the school tour circle: 1) Do you actually want to go [...]
