Why was Netflix's 'Bridgerton' So Afraid to ''Go There'' with Race?
*SPOILER WARNING* When I first saw the cast of ‘Bridgerton’ , I was SO excited. For the longest time, many have maintained that people of...
Hannah Martin (Leeds ‘21)
Hannah Martin (Leeds ‘21)
Hey! I'm Hannah and I'm a third year English and Sociology student at the University of Leeds. My interests include: writing, embroidery, cooking and baking, the environment, music, and social justice! My articles focus mainly on lifestyle and various social issues.
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Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries Vol.II- An Emotional Must-Watch
If you’ve seen the first volume of ‘Unsolved Mysteries’, then you’ll know that making the choice to watch the second is a no-brainer. Each...
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It’s Time for the Film Industry’s Shameful Portrayal of Disabled People to End
Hollywood has a serious problem with its representations of disability. Whether it’s clumsy modern-day remakes or films from our childhood...
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How Saving a Butterfly Made Me Have a Career Epiphany
I spent a good twenty and a half years having zero (zilch, nada) clue about what job I wanted to pursue in the future. It’s a very normal,...
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Ten Responses to Difficult Questions About Race
Arguing with close family members or friends is uncomfortable at the best of times, but a highly charged topic like race can cause a lot of...
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Meme or Malice: The Casual Racism Behind the Coronavirus Memes
Let me begin by saying that I, as well as almost every other person my age, LOVE memes. There’s no greater feeling than coming home after...
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Why do Women STILL Have to ‘Reclaim the Night’?
If you live in the Hyde Park area, chances are you’ve been warned about muggings, burglaries, and even vicious attacks by mysterious...
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How Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Helped Me Deal with Stress
Stress is perfectly normal; some people even thrive on it. But if it’s affecting you to the point that it never goes away, it’s time to...
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Why having an expressive or creative outlet might just be one of the best decisions for your well-being at university
If you were to make a word cloud from “university” you could imagine that words such as “lectures”, “essays”, “seminars” and “exams” would...
