Eva Spence Interview
As the lead singer of experimental rock band Rolo Tomassi, Eva Spence has played in venues all across the world – forming the band with her brother when she was just 13. February 18th 2015 […]
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Authors that changed my life: Angela Carter
I am 23 and utterly clueless regarding most facets of life. Like many have written before me, and will undoubtedly continue to do so, making one’s way in the world can be mind-bogglingly difficult. Becoming […]
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt: Tomboy, transkid, or hero?
You may have seen that the blogosphere has been swamped with articles excitedly debating the meaning of Shiloh Jolie-Pitt’s decision to wear boys’ clothing. The young daughter of Brad and Angelina chooses to go by […]
Being an Asexual Girl in a sexual world
My name is Aislynn, but my friends call me Ace. It’s kinda funny, because I got that nickname long before I knew the word asexual (many asexuals refer to themselves as ‘Aces’, as an abbreviation). […]
How not to be a Gossip Girl
Gossip has a pronounced presence in all walks of life but, speaking from experience, its presence in the life of a teenage girl is almost immeasurable. While gossip may seem harmless at the time – […]
Girls to the front: Why ‘feminism’ and ‘punk’ aren’t dirty words
There aren’t many people in the world like Kathleen Hanna. If there are, they definitely haven’t been given the media coverage or the adequate public platforms. For those of you that don’t know Hanna, she […]
Between a rock and a hard place: Bonita Norris interview
Life can feel like an uphill struggle sometimes. At the age of 22, Bonita Norris embarked on a literal one, as she became the youngest British woman to scale Mount Everest. Hanna sits down with […]
Do I belong? How one man escaped the clutches of a violent gang
Imagine feeling so different to everyone else that you feel like a misfit within your own family and your peers. You feel ostracised, lack identity and crave a sense of belonging. You want to be […]
Along Came Poly: Why I Love Poly Styrene
Poly Styrene was one of the first female punk icons and by far one of the least conventional frontwoman (or frontman for that matter) in punk/rock history. She released her first demo when she was […]
Breaking barriers: Lolita and hijab fashion
Lolita is, arguably, Japan’s most contentious fashion export, with the UK’s media both congratulating and condemning its wearers in equal measure. On the one hand, it’s praised for the quirkiness and originality displayed by wearers; […]
