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…
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Why we wear pink and red on Valentine’s Day
This article explores the symbolism and associations surrounding the colours of pink and red, and why these are attached to Valentine's Day.
Valentine’s Day – From the saint’s original rebellion to capitalist consumerism, is the holiday still worth celebrating?
As a holiday celebrated for a Catholic Saint, Valentine's Day's connection to love and romance can initially seem to have evolved from nowhere. However, once the legends surrounding Saint Valentine…
‘La La Land’ – love it or hate it?
Lara Eastaugh discusses why Damien Chazelle's 2017 movie musical 'La La Land' continues to be so controversial
Star sign compatibility: more complicated than it seems?
Jasmine Allum addresses common arguments surrounding the use of star signs in matchmaking, before delving into the complex history of the Zodiac. Should astrology influence our perception of romantic love,…
‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ is a gay meme and I love it
Magali O'Brien reflects on what makes the Venom sequel great.
Bisexuality versus pansexuality – an ever changing debate?
Jasmine Allum gives her take on the evolving nature of sexual identities, discussing how the definitions of commonly used identifiers have changed throughout time.
Strangely Familiar
Alice explores the shift in dynamics in a relationship that transforms a close confidant into a complete stranger
Fly Of Mind
Muhammad Saleem reflects on the relationship between mind and body, and the intrinsic link between nature, life and death. A thought provoking poem filled with evocative imagery and interesting musings…
A Good Life
Hoping to prompt important discussions about reproductive rights, Charlize uses underwater imagery in this poem to explore the repercussions of pro-life and pro-choice movements.