Lockdown recommendations: classics and retellings
“I decided to dust off some old favourites and buy some new books to rekindle my love for mythology.” Nikita Rajkumar dives into the world of retellings and Greek myths during lockdown.
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Sustainable fashion: just another trend?
“Sustainable fashion is here to stay.” Nikita Rajkumar argues that increasing interest among consumers in sustainable fashion marks a longer-term move away from fast fashion.
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Revelations in the time of a pandemic
“Reflections usually amass a certain depth if you dwell on them long enough”. Features considers what important things Durham students have realised during lockdown.
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The Bloody Chamber: a review
“A feminist mythological multifaceted collection of short stories that strips taboos of their whitewash, devising a collection that still shocks today’. Nikita Rajkumar reviews.
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Men’s Mental Health: pressures from social media
‘If the people modelling for advertisements are struggling, how can we even begin to imagine the impacts they are having on ordinary boys and men?’ Nikita Rajkumar speaks about the pressures men face from social media.
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My Goals This New Year
“Even though we may not achieve these goals in the foreseeable future, making small changes to achieve them is an accomplishment.”: To begin 2020, Nikita Rajkumar reflects on goals which may last a lifetime.
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Running away from competition and comparison
‘It’s senseless to pay heed to a feeling that brings you no joy’: Nikita Rajkumar makes the case for moving past competition and comparison.
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