By Rebekah Froggatt In the beginning of the pandemic, a community called ‘BookTok’ was formed on the social media platform TikTok. Here, people could discuss, recommend and get excited over books they were reading or had read; it was a pleasant community to be a part of. However, with the rising popularity of TikTok, it …
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By Rebekah Froggatt The University of Essex takes pride in its diversity, vibrant community and amazing student experience. Life here at Essex is one you won’t forget, but there is one thing, that has four paws and a fluffy tail, that steals the hearts of all who attend Essex: Pebbles, the campus cat! Or as …
By Rebekah Froggatt Alice Stephens plays Spit It Out is a funny, upbeat and moving story about a trans woman struggling to navigate the challenges of coming out as trans to her family, friends and workplace, and with the help of director Noah-Alfred Pantano, the performance is one you will not want to miss. With the opening …
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By Rebekah Froggatt On the 13th of November 2022, in the pre-dawn hours, four University of Idaho students were murdered in their off-campus home while they slept. The small city of Moscow, Idaho will forever be haunted by the vicious slayings of Kaylee Goncalves (21), Madison Mogen (21), Xana Kernodle (20), and Ethan Chapin (20), …
University of Idaho Killings: Remembering The Fallen Four. Read More »
By Rebekah Froggatt As the Earth takes its trip around the Sun, we are witness to the beautiful seasons that come and go each time. Nearly all of us have our favorite season, mine being Autumn, and we divulge ourselves with things that represent it. Spring has its magic, as mother nature begins to wake …
Uncovering The Benefits of Seasonal Eating: Winter Soups. Read More »
By Rebekah Froggatt It’s that time of the year again: the mince pies are out, the naughty elves are getting ready to spread some Christmas cheer, and the classic argument of when to put the Christmas tree up is upon us, which by the way, is definitely not November. I often feel as if there is this …
By Rebekah Froggatt Without a doubt studying can be a very tiresome and monotonous activity. For some students who are revising for exams or writing long essays, the added stress doesn’t help motivate their minds at all. With apps such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat, it’s hard to focus if procrastination is your best friend. …
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