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How TikTokers are confronting the Male Gaze
Discussions around Laura Mulvey’s Male Gaze Theory have recently cast a new light on how female characters are portrayed in literature, film and popular culture. Label volunteer,…

The Arts and Mental Health
With more people turning to the Arts and creativity as an outlet and mindful break, Label Volunteer, Lade Oyewole, explores how the creative arts have…

The 4 Day Work Week
In a constantly changing working world, Label volunteer, Annabel Smith, explores the idea of a ‘4 Day Work Week’ and whether it could be the…

Banksy’s ‘Love is in the Bin’
Banksy is known for his political artistic statements, his elusive persona, and now for breaking auction records. Georgia Golding gives her thoughts on Banksy’s latest selling…

Squid Game in Translation
With the Netflix translation of Squid Game into English garnering some negative attention, Label Volunteer, Valeria Pukhova, looks at the opportunities and potential limits of…
Zoom Dysmorphia
With the online world overtaking the real world during the pandemic, Label Volunteer, Rebecca Pearson, explores the phenomenon of ‘zoom dysmorphia’ and how it distorts our…

Autumn Book Recommendations
Label Volunteer, Sydney Tarrant, details some of her favourite books to read for this Autumn. Autumn always reminds me of going back to school,…
No Time To Die: Why are villains stereotyped by their appearance?
With villains so often stereotyped by their visual differences, Label Volunteer, Bhavika Khurana, explores this archetype, its origins, and why it is repeatedly seen in…

TikTok Food Trends
With TikTok always bringing new and interesting food trends, Label volunteer, Shirlyn Ng, shares her thoughts on Emily Mariko’s ‘Salmon Sushi Bowl’ Trend as well…

Letters to Emma: A Review
Volunteer writer, Natalie Doyle, shares her review on ‘Letters to Emma’ – the performance of the final year drama students here at Loughborough! I was…