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Millicent Stott

Creative Writing Print Edition 

Manic pixie dream girl

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Millicent Stott, Verity Laycock

“Tell me I belong to you.” Creative writing editor Millicent Stott uses poetry to analyse the sexist stock character of the manic pixie dream girl, who exists only for the male gaze.

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Film & TV 

Our toxic relationship with Love Island

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Millicent Stott

“The programme exploits strong emotions for views and profit”: Millicent Stott explores ‘Love Island’ and some of its central issues.

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Books 

Editor’s picks: creative writing

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Millicent Stott

“Nostalgic, often full of rich, dreamlike prose”: Creative writing editor Millicent Stott recommends three books that dive into women’s rich inner lives.

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Comment National Comment 

The new NICE guidelines: the pain is not ‘all in our heads’

April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Millicent Stott

Millicent Stott discusses whether the new NICE guidelines will be effective, or counterproductive in treating those with chronic primary pain.

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Film & TV 

‘Skins’ and the unattainable lifestyle

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Millicent Stott

“It is important to consider that while the show provides great entertainment, it is not the truthful, raw portrayal it claims to be” – Millicent Stott analyses how Skins tries to portray mental health and sixth form life.

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Indigo Music Print Edition 

‘UK Hun’: A Queer Cultural Evolution?

March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Millicent Stott

‘UK Hun’, though frivolous and playful, is contributing to a wider queer cultural revolution: Millicent Scott discusses the impact and popularity of the new Drag Race song.

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Film & TV Print Edition 

The male gaze in queer cinema

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Millicent Stott

‘I take issue with the heterosexual male directors who claim they are working hard to ensure cinema based on women’s same sex relationships is accurate’ – Millicent Stott analyses how the male gaze permeates itself in films featuring queer relationships.

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Books Print Edition 

Women writers through the ages

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Adeline Zhao, Charlotte Grimwade, Issy Flower, Katie Rutter, Millicent Stott, Miriam Shelley, Sol Noya

“A shattered image of womanhood.” In celebration of International Women’s Day, Books look back at pioneering female authors.

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Style 

Is Depop problematic?

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Millicent Stott

‘These items are a way to show you care about the planet enough to buy second hand, but that you also have a bit of extra cash to splurge on set items’. Millicent Stott dissects the darker side of Depop.

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