Dating apps occupy a uniquely ordinary yet distinctly dangerous space in modern life. The normalized risks associated with online dating has laid the groundwork for Afterglow, a new safety conscious dating app specifically for students. Dating apps occupy a uniquely ordinary yet distinctly dangerous space in modern life. Anecdotally, I […]
Wellbeing
The Verse’s Ida Hansen gives us some tips on improving mental health. There is a lot going on. Joggling university, work, social life, placements, friendships, insecurities, worries about the future and homesickness can often lead to mental health problems, including stress, substance abuse, depression and anxiety and it can be […]
By now, we all know that traditional fast fashion takes a toll on the planet and the environment. The fashion industry accounts for 10% of the world’s CO2 emissions, making the industry the second largest polluter in the world only surpassed by the oil industry. Fabric production also consumes a […]
The Verse’s Genevieve Orsi answers some questions in her new Sex and Dating column. I want to celebrate the growth of our sexually liberated society! With a rise in dating apps, polyamory and smashing up patriarchal norms I think it’s important we safeguard ourselves during this exciting time. We have […]
The Verse’s Phoebe Doolan shares with us her experience moving away from home for the first time in the first instalment of the ‘Freshers’ series. I feel as though moving to university is one of those changes in life that challenges all parts of you. Not only are you facing […]
