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Conversations about acne #2: What I wish I’d known

Conversations about acne #2: What I wish I’d known

Acne can often feel like the end of the world, but you’re not alone. Read on to find out the details of one student’s acne journey and the things they wish they could tell their younger self
When will WE become the trend?

When will WE become the trend?

Despite the body positivity and neutrality movements, diet culture and changing trends regarding body types are still engrained in our society
The wellness myth in the age of social media

The wellness myth in the age of social media

We ask what exactly wellness means today, and why it has become such a cultural obsession driven by the internet and celebrities.
Live review: Shygirl comes out of her shell at Albert Hall

Live review: Shygirl comes out of her shell at Albert Hall

The South London artist plays an electric gig at Albert Hall following the release of her debut studio album Nymph
Beauty is in the eyes of the colonizer

Beauty is in the eyes of the colonizer

We discuss the damaging impacts of western beauty standards on women of colour in society today. Ideas of beauty should not be restrictive.
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Jojo Guadagno

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Jojo Guadagno

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews influencer, music artist and twerk dancer, Jojo Guadz, also known as the Prince of Twerk, in the eighth feature of his social media series
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with the Zakar Twins

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with the Zakar Twins

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews influencers, models, actors and best-selling authors, the Zakar twins, in the fourth feature of his social media series
The TikTokers promoting body positivity

The TikTokers promoting body positivity

Talking all things body image, self-love and TikTok with four of the platforms leading creators
Truth Hurts: Lizzo says body positivity has become too ‘commercialised’ in the media

Truth Hurts: Lizzo says body positivity has become too ‘commercialised’ in the media

Lizzo wants to raise awareness about the body positivity movement and how it has become too commercialised on social media
No pressure to be positive—just be body neutral

No pressure to be positive—just be body neutral

Body positivity has had a massive boost from social media and big brands, but is there another way?
The backside of Instagram: why our Monday motivators are all the same

The backside of Instagram: why our Monday motivators are all the same

Instagram is full of fitness related accounts, but how damaging is ‘fitspiration’? Emma Price looks at the wealth of misinformation spread by influencers, and the impact it has on both mental and physical health
Fashion profile of the week: Ashley Graham

Fashion profile of the week: Ashley Graham

A dedicated body activist working to inspire body confidence in women

Ladyfest’s Body Positivity Workshop is an inspiring success

Roma Havers reviews the work of Ladyfest Manchester and their recent Body Positivity Workshop

Preview: Ladyfest MCR’s Body Positivity Workshop

Heard of Ladyfest? Join them and share your ideas and aspirations for the body positivity movement, and help create change in the way women are viewed in Manchester and beyond

Creatures of all shapes and sizes

Sadie Hill combats the media’s representation of size and promotes the importance of body positivity