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Christmas is meant to be the best time of the year... But not if you're a student in crippling debt. Instead, Christmas ...
Christmas is meant to be the best time of the year... But not if you're a student in crippling debt. Instead, Christmas time is filled with numerous assignments, endless amounts of reading, no money for presents and relatives asking when you're going...
With Christmas and the end of term quickly approaching you're probably starting to get into the festive spirit (or not, ...
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Everyone loves a scary story and, with Halloween not far off, what better time to look at some of the creepiest and most...
If you love Halloween as much as me, you're desperately trying to think of an idea for your pumpkin. Of course the class...
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If you need a two-hour break from the banality of modern life, A Simple Favour is the film for you. The day I watched...
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There's so much to keep up with at university it can be hard to fit it all in and still look after yourself. Mental heal...
I don't know whether it's just me, but I get the sneaking feeling that people aren't exactly keen to celebrate their bir...
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Secret Cinema is an absolutely insane experience that immerses you in a world from your favourite films. Without soundin...
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According to a survey conducted by Channel 4 in 2016, more than 52% of all British Muslims think homosexuality should be...
Despite statistics revealed by numerous studies, the total population of the LGBT community in the UK remains unclear. T...
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As the 90th Academy Awards ceremony approaches, taking place this weekend on March 4th, you now have the chance to watch...
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As John Snow once professed, winter is indeed here, and with it, freezing temperatures, flu, and questionable fashion ch...
It's 5:00 pm and you've just returned home from uni. You're starving, but it's your housemate's turn to cook dinner and ...
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This year Easter is on the 1st of April which is less than two months away. After having two long semesters at universit...
All students need money, and we all know that job hunting can be a stressful task. If you haven't been blessed with a ge...
The Brit Awards never fail to provide memorable moments, from Madonna falling off the stage due to a cape malfunction to...
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Surely, the words "this is a group task" have sent shivers down your spine at some point this semester. We say that grou...
Albert Einstein once said that there are only two ways to live your life. The first is as though nothing is a miracle. T...
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With reading week fast approaching, with no scheduled lectures or seminars, it’s important to split your time between ...
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Every student gets stressed, and sometimes we need to realise that we just need to take a step back. 1. Breathe Inhale ...
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As a Brummie, I have come to know the city very well during my 19 years of growing up here. Whilst studying at univers...
As Veganuary draws to a close, it is safe to say that 2018 was the most successful year in Veganuary history, with over ...
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This article needs to begin with a statement- it's a statement that we never read, and it's a statement no one ever actu...
The Secret Santa tradition is very popular all over the world, but now it's taken to a whole new level to connect people...
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Whenever another Fashion Week month rolls around, we witness an eclectic, genius display of every new trend to grace the...
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Wherever you move in the country to head to uni, there's a certain stereotype to fill the shoes of. Maybe we think that ...
Barbie dolls aren't just for kids. Rafinha Silva— an artist from Brazil—transforms regular Barbie dolls into Instagr...
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The Midlands Fashion Awards hosted their 10th year anniversary event at the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Centre...
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