It’s a Wonderful Life: In Poetry
In line with the festive cheer that the anticipation of Christmas brings, the Scottish Poetry Library hosts Katie Ailes, Carly Brown, Nick E. Melville, Calum Rodger, and Andrew Blair to…
Should the David Hume Tower be levelled?
Content warning: description of historic racist views David Hume. You may have heard of him. Apparently, he has a tower somewhere on campus — a couple lecture theatres too. Deservedly…
Not Your Cup of Tea: The issue with diet supplements and detox teas
As glamorous as the fashion industry may make fit (read: skinny) bodies seem, it is not always sequins and killer highlighter. The adverts showcasing quick-fix diet supplements will not quickly…
#NoExcuse: More than a campaign, a part of life
Content warning: sexual harassment Anyone reading this most likely knows about the Edinburgh University Students’ Association anti-sexual harassment campaign, #NoExcuse. Posters are up everywhere, there are reminders about it and…
The Student interviews mental health campaigner Hope Virgo
Content Warning: eating disorders, depression, anxiety I sat down with mental health campaigner Hope Virgo, the keynote speaker for the University of Edinburgh’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Week and discussed…
What is cuffing season? The seasonal attachment habit of which we’re all guilty
The colder months signify a certain change in mindset when it comes to romance. A night out on the town with your single friends seems much less tempting when you…