Boo season: the romantic origins of Halloween
Maia Cuschera delves into the forgotten romantic customs of Halloween
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The pressure to find love at university
Maia Cuschera discusses the relationship pressures faced by students at university
2021 Census findings on Gender and Sexual Orientation – what it means for the Queer community
For the first time in history, LGBTQ+ communities have been officially recorded in the 2021 census. This is a revolutionary change for the population, as entire groups of people that…
Love in Christmas films
As the weather starts to cool, the mornings become frosty, and the days get shorter, it can only mean one thing: Christmas is finally upon us. For many, Christmas is…
Love in the digital age: is it losing its magic?
As the first generation to grow up in the digital age we’re the first to experience its consequences. And sure the landscape of human life is vastly different to the…
Love like a Greek: the 7 loves according to Ancient Greek philosophy
Love is a special and complicated emotion, one which is hard to define, and even more complex to understand. In the modern day, the simple phrase “I love you” connotates…
Distance makes the heart grow fonder… tips on how to handle a long-distance relationship
Lucy Beesley gives some advice on how to cope with the distance when you're away from your partner.
How to win at marriage: kindness and generosity
As children, we are often fed an unrealistic narrative of what it means to be in love. The influence of a novelist’s romantic imagination, magical fairy tales, and an abundance…
A tight-knit community feel for all? LGBTQ+ experiences in small towns & villages
Lucy Beesley explains her experiences of growing up as part of the LGBTQ+ community.