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A Curious Piece on Curiosity
Ellie Stuart has a complicated relationship with curiosity. Here she looks back at the times when she didn't follow the white rabbit . . . Read More
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Storytelling in F Minor
Yen-Rong Wong writes about her childhood music lessons, and how they opened up a unique kind of passion within her. Read More
7 years ago
The Fig Tree of Life
Charlotte Duff takes an analogy from Sylvia Plath as the jumping-off point for her personal essay on the paths we take in life, and on choosing happiness. Read More
7 years ago
All the Women I Admire are Over 30
It's hard not to compare yourself to your heroes. Victoria L Cagle's essay reminds us not to be so hard on ourselves, and remember – we have so far to go. Read More
7 years ago
Kicking the Kyriarchy: Voicing Identity
When Elena & Sidonie set up the podcast Kicking the Kyriarchy, their aim was to provide an intersectional platform. Here they talk about why we must continue to give all identities a voice in this way, and their upcoming event. Read More
7 years ago
When I Grow Up
We're often asked as children what we want to be when we grow up. But in Laura Dilnot's eyes, it's who we want to be that makes all the difference. Read More
7 years ago
Uncool for School: Finding Our Individuality
We're a generation that celebrates uniqueness, each of us working on a different project or hobby – but it hasn't always been that way, as Molly Cooper explores. Read More
7 years ago
Where Are You From?
Asking Jess McHugh where she's from won't tell you what you need to know. She comes from the many moments she has lived through. Read More
7 years ago
The Bride Tribe
Abby Parsons on the surprising beauty of a hen do – a precious weekend spent with a special kind of tribe. Read More
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