Sticky post
Lifestyle Writer | Amy Butcher University can lead to some big changes in your friendships. You’ll meet a LOT of new friends, but that doesn’t mean you completely disregard the old ones. Your school friends might now be dotted all around the country… some may have even ventured ‘up north’, or abroad as they go to find themselves on their gap year. Whatever the situation … Continue reading Guide to Long Distance Friendships
Student | Sophie King Many of us are familiar with the gut-wrenching feeling of missing home. The anticipation of starting university is over, the smoke clears, and you begin to realise just how daunting being away from home is. Suddenly, having fun is off the cards and you’re wondering why you signed up for university in the first place. But there is hope – take … Continue reading Tackling Homesickness
Sticky post
Student | Reka Goupil Moving to university is a big deal. Whether you’re excited to be waving your parents goodbye, or sad to miss home-cooked meals and your dog, I’m sure you’d like to emerge unscathed and mental breakdown free. While taking care of yourself fully for the first time may come naturally to some, I definitely think there is a learning curve. Here are … Continue reading General Wellbeing at University
Sticky post
Student | Rebecca Williams Living on campus is most certainly the easy option – no bills to pay and pretty much everything is on your doorstep. Not to mention the cleaners. Waking up five minutes before a lecture begins does not even stop you from going. The convenience levels of living on campus are through the roof, but its accessibility to lectures and seminars may … Continue reading Why Living Off Campus Has More Benefits Than You Think!
Sticky post
Student | Pippa Roth-Biester If you’re like me and you spent at least one year at Uni without a kitchen in your accommodation, these recipes are really good. These 3 recipes are to help you create meals in a few minutes, even if you don’t have access to a stove, as all you need is a microwave. Instant Noodles Ingredients: Pack of instant noodles; hot … Continue reading Pantry Recipes: Microwave Cheats
Sticky post
Molly Williams | Arts & Culture Editor I’m a firm believer that the best resolutions are the ones we don’t make on first day of the year. Hungover and tired, the type of people that still manage to haul themselves to the gym, or start the novel they’ve been talking about, are ethereal beings with self-control beyond the human realm. If you’re still looking … Continue reading Why it’s not too late to take part in Veganuary
*Warning: This behaviour is not endorsed or encouraged by The Founder. Editor | Cassandra Lau Tis the season to be stressed and worried, fa la la la la, la la, la la. Fortunately, this year the English department has introduced staggered deadlines which will greatly help reduce essay burdens off of English students. However, for those who find themselves in the unfortunate situation of having … Continue reading Not Encouraged Antidote to Last Minute Essays
Editor | Cassandra Lau This week kicked off with World Soil Day which is celebrated annually on the 5th December at the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations headquarters in Rome. This year’s focus was on soil pollution, a “virtually invisible” impact of the changes people have made to our planet. Soils are a “nearly forgotten resource,” says FAO Director General José Graziano da … Continue reading World Soil Day: How to tackle soil pollution with 1 action
Student Writer | Cheryl Parker Nothing says warm and cozy like a nice cup of hot chocolate! Hot chocolate is the best dessert to have after a nice big family meal, the best beverage to drink while you watch a Christmas movie on Netflix; and most certainly tops the list when you think of the perfect winter night – sitting by the fireplace watching the … Continue reading 3 Twists on Hot Chocolate That Will Cozy Up Your Holidays
Sticky post
Opinion & Debates Editor | Nicholas Ross Movember is an NGO whose missions are raising awareness for male issues like male mental health and prostate cancer and donating to relevant groups. For the last few years it has funded millions of pounds worldwide to donate to organisations such as The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Its aims are noble but imply a sad reality about … Continue reading Why the World Does Not Accommodate Male Mental Health: A Movember Reflection
