The paradox of Black excellence
by Abigail Williams I am a big supporter of rest and relaxation. As a Black student at LSE, having this…
Murder after murder, when will we really feel safe?
Content warning: Rape, murder I remember feeling devastated waking up that morning to the news of Sarah Everard’s remains being…
Parachute journalism and why I’m obsessed
By Beatriz Silva I wanted to be many different things as I grew up. But something that I was mesmerised…
We need to stop casting adult actors to play teenagers
CW: Discussion of body image issues, predatory relationships and the sexualisation of teenagers. How old really are the people you…
Sarah Everard’s murder shook the UK. The LSE must do better for its women.
Whilst reading about the disappearance and murder of Sarah Everard, I felt a shiver down my spine at the thought…
Why the ruling against Shamima Begum isn’t as black and white as we think
Shamima Begum was born and raised in London and was a British citizen. However, in 2015, she made the unfortunate…
Gamestop: A new type of insurgency
When people imagine a revolution, the first thing that likely comes to mind is the romantic image of people storming…
The Royal Family needs reform
Recently the Royal Family has been in the ‘real’ news, upgrading from the tabloids, for longer than usual. The dramatic…
LGBTQIA+ & the British Tamil community: a double barrier to celebrating Pride.
Pride Month is synonymous with inclusivity and celebration. However, for people of colour, few safe and intersectional spaces exist. This…
Why the banking culture at LSE is toxic
When I imagined going to university, I don’t think my 18-year-old self expected to be confronted by a wave of…
