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Freya Harrod explores why contemporary society is so averse to ageing – what has prompted this and why are cosmetic surgery procedures now seen as go-to ways of solving the problem? After a private Dolce & Gabanna after-party in Milan during February, images of Kim Kardashian in attendance posing with other influencers were posted, and followers were quick to compare how the star’s skin appeared in her images compared to others’. Although she still, of course, looked fantastic, the difference raised discourse on social media regarding ageing and how we seem to resent and hide the physical manifestation of our…
Label volunteer writer Laura Gray Núñez explores some of her favourite book-to-screen adaptations, challenging the view that films cannot compete with book originals. Some people, especially book-lovers, prefer books over movies and series, especially if it requires comparing the film or show adaptation of a book to the novel it was based on. However, many book-to-screen adaptations mentioned in this article are classics in the film world and some are even more well-known than the book itself. Some of the most impactful book-to-screen adaptations are thrillers like, for instance, The Shining. The book was written by Stephen King and the…
Loughborough University alumnus, Jonathan Broom-Edwards has not only gone on to represent Great Britain on the international stage but become World and Paralympic Champion in High Jump. Whilst studying Aeronautical Engineering at Loughborough University, Broom-Edwards’ athletic career had yet to take off. Having initially played basketball at university, Broom-Edwards tried out high jump for fun one summer as a lot of his basketball team-mates were moving away to go on placement. “So, over the summer between my second and third year a friend and I decided to try out high jump, because we had trained our jumping ability, so we…
Feya discusses the viral TikTok trend “CoreCore” and gives her suggestions for what we can do to reduce environmental harm. We’ve all seen the rise and fall of trends on Tik Tok which mostly look like the same thing packaged in a new box with a nice shiny new ribbon. One such trend we’ve seen Internet culture spawn in recent years is a new way of categorising niche aesthetics by placing a suffix of ‘core’ onto the end of a word. For instance, the famous ‘Cottagecore’ trend became viral amid society’s lockdown fantasies of a world free from the strictures…
Label volunteer, Millie Preston, went along to the 15th annual Loughborough University Dance Competition held on 11th and 12th March 2023. She reports on the styles of dance performed, the star-studded judging panel, and the stand out performances. Last month saw the return of the UK’s largest university – and arguably most high-profile – dance competition, hosted by Loughborough University. The weekend was packed with fun, fantastic dancing, and a host of different activities for dancers and spectators alike to enjoy. The weekend kicked off with beautiful ballet dances and a special shout-out is necessary to Loughborough Advanced Ballet who…
Immie dives deep into how to make a long-distance relationship work while at uni! Going to University comes with a range of struggles; living with strangers, making new friends, and missing your parents; included in that never-ending list is wondering whether you and your significant other can make it work. It is definitely not easy, and this struggle is heightened due to the new environment you have been thrown into. Will you change, or will they change? Are late-night face-times or once-a-month visits going to be enough? How will you keep the spark alive when you are so far apart?…
Everyone has a bucket list item that they’d like to achieve before they graduate – whether that is going for a swim in the campus fountain or climbing ot the top of Beacon Hill. For Kayleigh John, it is visiting every café in Loughborough in search of the best sweet treats that the town has to offer. In the first article of this series, Kayleigh visits a student favourite – Bom Bom Patisserie. In just a few months, I will be graduating from Loughborough University and it will mark the end of an incredible, albeit slightly abnormal, three years. From…
Label volunteer Megan Eastham spoke with Loughborough student and Under-20 Team GB endurance athlete Megan Harris about her achievements and goals for the upcoming season. Recently returned from the 2023 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Australia, Megan Harris is one of Loughborough’s most talented athletes impacting the global stage. Harris competed in the 6km race for Under 20’s, working both individually and within a team of four other athlete’s all representing Team GB. When questioned on the emotive aspects of reaching such a milestone, Harris remarked that it was “mind-blowing and simply a dream come true” that she was…
Label volunteer, Bola Johnson, discusses why TikTok commenters have such an issue with ‘white men with podcasts’. Commenters on TikTok have turned to the platform to voice their disapproval of “white men with podcasts”. Evidencing, and attacking, some male led podcasts who garner their views and listens by frequently commenting on the lives of women. Personally, I think the attack of these podcasts is utterly legitimate. The specific “white men with podcasts” in question are the “alpha male” ,white men, who produce podcasts who have aroused indignation on social media; these self-described “woke police” are intent on destroying everything for…
Laura Gray Núñez scoped out some great local coffee shops in Loughborough town; here is a list of her faves! Loughborough is the perfect small town to go out and have coffee in, whether alone or with friends! Here is a list of some of my favourite cafes in Loughborough that I have found and grown to love. Some famous chains, such as Starbucks (my favourite), are available in Loughborough. However, I find the independent ones here are far better! The Baobab Cafe This is one of my favourite cafes, or definitely my most visited. It is located on Market…