Life & Soul
Hello! I’m Charlotte, a journalism student aspiring towards a career in communications. Most posts will either be a lifestyle article, or about current affairs and topical issues. With a new post every week, subscribe to get new content delivered straight to your inbox!
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My favourite books by BAME authors
This selection of books have all been written by BAME (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic) authors and provide a thought-provoking look into race, prejudice and white privilege. Reading diverse literature is vastly important as it allows us to extend our understanding of the world and empathise with the experiences of others. I would recommend the books…
Extinction Rebellion: a necessary nuisance?
Extinction Rebellion are a nonviolent organisation who aim to persuade the government to take action on the climate and ecological emergency. They recently made headlines for blocking access to Rupert Murdoch’s printing presses and delaying the distribution of many nationwide newspapers. Extinction Rebellion’s actions were motivated by the failure of papers like the Sun, the…
The blame game
From Monday 14th onwards, the number of people allowed to gather indoors or outdoors in England is to be reduced from thirty to six. This decision comes after a surge in Coronavirus infections in young people and the looming threat of universities reopening. A blame culture has emerged with young people at the centre. It…
Making the grade
‘Your application has been unsuccessful’ were the words I read at 8AM on my UCAS letter, after being rejected from the University of Sheffield. I was heartbroken. Two years of A-Level struggle had been fruitless and I was rejected from my first choice university. I was confused. I had been predicted grades good enough to…
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Grenfell: a fire fuelled by racism
This week marks the third anniversary of the Grenfell Tower blaze which claimed the lives of 72 people on the horrific morning of the 14th June 2017. As Black Lives Matter protests are taking place across the country, and with greater awareness of structural racism in the UK, the anniversary this year has been particularly…
Boohoo: a crying shame for Leicester
After a spike in coronavirus cases, Leicester was forced back into lockdown; facing travel restrictions and unable to reopen pubs and restaurants on the 4th July. It is no coincidence that Leicester is also home to 1000 garment factories, some of which are genuine, though some are extremely exploitative and have ignored government Covid-19 instructions.…
10 things I wish I had known before moving to university…
I have just finished my first year at the University of Sheffield and though my time has been cut short by Covid-19, I still feel that I have had an amazing and unforgettable experience. These are just a few things that would have calmed my nerves and would have been useful to know before moving…
Editor’s picks
The real price of your clothes
The majority of our clothes undergo a morally and environmentally unethical lifespan, right from their production, until we decide we don’t want them anymore. The lifecycle of clothes goes unquestioned, and operates suspiciously under the radar. When we’re shopping, why is that that we never stop to question where our clothes have come from and…
Calling time on racism
George Floyd is the most recent victim in the long list of black lives lost to police brutality and institutional racism. The overtly callous nature of his death, being suffocated by a police officer, shocked the world. The riots and protests which followed have reignited the conversation about racism and racially motivated attacks. Racism ought…
My week as a student in lockdown
From my birthday to online mock exams, my first day back at work and my thoughts on Sally Rooney’s ‘Normal People’, this is how my week went… Monday – my birthday. On Monday I turned 19 and celebrated by going on a (socially distant) walk with my friend and by eating pizza. I opened my…
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