CW: sexual violence The news and social media have been difficult to look at over the last few weeks. The … More
Category: Columns
The Alternative Way of Self-Care: How to Tackle Tiredness
CW: Health issues, Eating When the nights are long, some of us feel more tired and fatigued as our bodies … More
Student/Parent: Body Image
CW: dieting, weight loss The end of January brings the end of my social media pages being filled with messages … More
Streetalking: Soulless Cities
In my hometown, Edinburgh, a local landmark recently shut it doors. The Jenners Department store has been housed in its … More
The Alternative Way of Self-Care: The Science of Meditation
As we are facing another lockdown with COVID-19 worldwide cases going up again, stress and the feeling of uncertainty have … More
Mac Masculinity: “Fuck your weak views”
Rap has become synonymous, in the minds of many, with aggressive young men flaunting their wealth, weaponry and women. It … More
Student/Parent: Grief
CW: Loss I had imagined that at this time of year I would be writing about juggling the stress of … More
Streetalking – Mask Off: The Changing Face of Cities
Why do you live in a city? Over half the world’s population now live in urban centres and that number … More
Mac Masculinity: That’s a lassie’s joab?!
Primary school teaching is one of the few professions in Scotland where men are in the minority: as of 2019 … More
The alternative way of self-care: DIY aromatherapy for stress relief
Aromatherapy is a holistic treatment which promotes psychological and physiological wellness. It involves the usage of aromatic essential oils, which … More