The “soft life” trend has exploded online, with dreamy mornings, matcha lattes, and cozy routines everywhere. It promises a slower, calmer way of living, a break from the busyness and stress of everyday life. The focus on self-care and taking time for yourself is appealing, but is the idea of a soft life simply too good to be true? Are we risking falling behind in “real life” by enjoying slow evenings? Can we really embrace a relaxed lifestyle while juggling lectures, part-ti

Queer dating shows I Kissed a Girl and I Kissed a Boy have been cancelled by the BBC, who claimed to face funding issues. I Kissed a Boy had an all male cast and was the first of its kind in the UK when it aired in 2023. It was swiftly followed by the female version of the show I Kissed a Girl  in 2024. The shows appear to take turns each year, alternating between all male and all female casts. Despite the cancellation, one final season of I Kissed a Girl will be aired this M

Meeting new people introduces new bacteria into our immune systems, hence the joy that is ‘freshers flu ’. Your immune system is the network which blocks these germs from invading your cells. You can’t control it, but you can help give it a fighting chance, and here’s how: 1) Eating safely and nutritiously Eating well can be hard, even adding frozen veg (only £1.19 at our favourite Morrisons ) when cooking pasta can do a lot of good. Here’s some of my favourite cheap, easy f

University is often sold as the “best years of your life”. A time packed with unforgettable nights out, lifelong friendships and constant excitement. From open days to social media, the message is clear - this is your moment, and you need to make the most of it. However, for many students, these expectations can feel exhausting. The pressure to have the “perfect” uni experience shows up in small, everyday ways. Saying yes to every social plan, even when you’re burnt out. Feel

When Timothée Chalamet speaks, the internet listens. In the midst of his Best Actor campaign, however, the Oscar-nominated actor found himself in hot water after a comment about ballet and opera sparked backlash across the arts world. During a conversation with Interstellar actor Matthew McConaughey, Chalamet joked that he wouldn’t want to work in art forms where people are constantly trying to “keep this thing alive.” He added that he didn’t want to be working in ballet or o

Women gained political rights 106 years ago, joining the men who had enjoyed them for the 300,000 years of human existence prior.   Women’s History Month gives us the opportunity to recognise how far women have come throughout history and especially which women have influenced societal change. Lesley Gore’s ‘You Don’t Own Me’ can be seen as a symbol of women’s freedom. Released the same year women were granted equal pay in the US, it was also used in the ‘Me Too’ movement to

Walk into most gyms and you can still see the divide. The treadmills and exercise bikes are busy, while the free weights area often feels like a different world entirely. Barbells clatter, plates are stacked high, and the space is still largely dominated by men. For a long time, that divide has been quietly accepted as normal. Women were encouraged to focus on cardio, classes, or light dumbbells while strength training was framed as something masculine. But that idea is start

When referencing Sheffield's entertainment history, we often prattle on about Arctic Monkeys, Def Leppard or Michael Palin. It’s a trap we all fall into. Whilst they’re all talented people who Sheffield is very proud of, they have one thing in common: they’re all men.  So… why don't we hear about any influential women? It seems like a betrayal to claim there just ‘aren’t any’ and , as history has proven, women's talent is often overlooked, undermined and erased in comparison

‘Do you love me now?’, Harry Styles ponders on his fourth studio album,  Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally.  This might seem like an unusual question from one of the world’s top male pop stars in recent memory. Since his 2017 debut self-titled album, the former One Direction star has amassed a global, devoted following demonstrated on the singer’s Love On Tour, which stretched across 2021 to 2023. Following a three-year hiatus, the cryptic Instagram teasers and speculatio

Being labelled a “clean girl” creates this bizarre expectation to always look polished, as if wearing sweatpants risks betraying the label. When did discovering your style become so exclusive, forcing people to shrink themselves into restrictive categories? The idea of finding your personal style feels daunting, almost as if you’re expected to commit to one aesthetic forever. This pressure drains the joy from experimenting with pieces you genuinely like, replacing excitement

After such a miserable, rainy and wet winter, spring has finally arrived. The grass is green, and daffodils have started sprouting up in all kinds of places. Sheffield is a green city once more. The mild heat is spurring everyone's urge to visit a pub garden and bathe in the heat - all is well again. The issue is, how do you transition from the darkness of winter to the new colour and life spring brings us?   One way to really appreciate the new season is to be surrounded by

When studying at university, it is inevitable that our new rooms do not offer the cosy ambience that we have at home. Hence, it is important that we regenerate this environment as closely as we can, as this can make or break your experience in your accommodation. But with busy university life, it can be difficult to maintain a healthy environment in your room, often becoming messy - we’ve all been there! You might not even realise it, but a cluttered room impacts motivation,

Is confessing your love in front of the world embarrassing, or romantic? Sturla Holm Lægreid has made us question how far should we really go for love, before it gets humiliating? Lægreid won bronze for Norway in the 20km individual biathlon at the Winter Olympics and confessed he cheated on his girlfriend and wanted her back on live Television.  The hardest thing to do is admit you’re wrong, be vulnerable, and allow millions of people to see it. And he ticked every box on th

It’s Glastonbury 1995. We don’t have a spreadsheet or a savings plan; we’ve got a beat-up Renault Clio, a tent that smells of damp, and tickets that cost us… £65. For that, we’re prepping for five days of Oasis, Pulp, and The Cure. Adjusted for inflation, that’s about £130 today. Fast forward to 2026, and a Glastonbury ticket will set you back £373.50, plus fees. For the average student, that’s not just a "treat", that’s two months of shopping or about 62 pop tarts tickets! B

When musicians move into acting, success rarely comes down to raw talent. It hinges instead on something more slippery: whether the performer understands how their fame should operate on screen. The strongest crossovers treat celebrity as material, something to be shaped, exaggerated, or interrogated. The weakest assume that only recognition will do the work for them. Pop group films make this distinction impossible to ignore. Spice World (1997) is often written off as shallo

As students, we often feel immense pressure to take part in the massive nightlife and alcohol culture that university presents. Although this can make for a fun night out, it isn’t for everyone. Luckily, Sheffield has much to offer, for an equally fun night out without alcohol; which you won’t even notice isn’t there! There are plenty of activities in the city centre- with a highlight being Lane 7 on Matilda Street. With bowling, virtual darts and an arcade, alongside food an

Between the readings, lecture notes and dreaded seminar prep, it can be easy to get swept up in the endless chaos of student life, and the convenience of AI can lure even the strongest of us in. From ChatGPT to Google Gemini, the idea of a ready-made workout plan is undeniably appealing, but is this actually the best option for those looking to start their fitness journey? I think not.   Though AI is becoming increasingly normalised, with some people starting to rely on its c

The new adaptation of  Wuthering Heights  has audiences and fans of the novel divided due to controversial and artistic changes to the story. Personally, leaving the cinema I felt as if Fennell had missed the point of the book. She had stayed loyal to the angsty “romance” shared between the characters, but missed central parts of the story, ones that make Wuthering Heights  the controversial book that it was. It may have aspects of love, but I don’t believe that Wuthering Hei

We have all been there. You’re scrolling on TikTok to encounter what can only be described as the latest ‘miracle’ skincare product. Rave reviews, rising ratings, and every single influencer seems to be using it. Surely, this is the magical product that you must buy, right?   But there’s just one small problem. It is priced at more than your student budget allows in a week. Ouch.   Here’s the secret though: high-quality, transformative skincare certainly does not have to be a

As exam season came to a close, another reason for us to stay inside glued to our screens arose - the Milan Winter Olympics. This year the event spanned 16 days, including 16 sports,116 medal events and 2900 athletes. Live coverage was provided for up to 14 hours by the BBC every day. But with attending, recovering and preparing for University, this is time many of us just don't have. That's why I’ve done the work for you! See my crash course below so next time you find yours

Australia has introduced a ban on social media use for under-16s with the aim of protecting young people from potential harm. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the policy as “a profound reform which will continue to reverberate around the world.” But is this a desirable outcome? While many parents welcome the ban as a necessary safeguard for their children, social media companies have been reluctant to enforce it. Social media has frequently been linked to rising

Every year when Spotify Wrapped season falls upon us suddenly instagram becomes more judgemental than your mum at Christmas.  Is wrapped more than just data from the year? Has it become some kind of personality test? A public statement? Have you found yourself blasting more alternative music in the last few weeks of October in order to knock Taylor Swift off your top spot?  If so, you aren’t alone. There seems to be a fear of being basic when it comes to Wrapped and I get it,

Avoiding comparison can often feel impossible. It tends to happen without us even noticing, the moment we see someone else succeeding and instantly begin to question our own lives. In a world overflowing with highlight reels and social media designed to convince us that we need more, our joy can be easily overshadowed by a constant desire to improve and be more like others. The classic saying, “the grass is greener on the other side,” implies that others have it better than w

Netflix is about to change the way we watch movies - again. The streaming giant is gearing up to buy the major Hollywood studio Warner Bros., home to franchises like Harry Potter , DC and Game of Thrones , in a deal worth roughly $72 billion. This isn’t just any ordinary business move; it’s a shift with far-reaching implications for how films are made and distributed, potentially transforming the way audiences experience movies both at home and in theaters. The acquisition wo