When “Never Again” Happens Again
In April, rumours of a leaked document from the American Supreme Court rescinding abortion rights began. This became a nightmare reality.
Antony Haslam
- Feb 16
- 6 min
Harriet Robson Showed Us The Real Greenwood - But That Was Just The Beginning
Toxic 'untouchability', young and impressionable fans and why some men on Twitter just don't get it.
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- Feb 4
- 6 min
It’s All in a Day’s Work… According to Molly-Mae.
Caroline Thirlwell shares the controversy surrounding Molly Mae's recent comments on The Diary of a CEO.
Timur von Polach
- Oct 15, 2021
- 6 min
The Mandate of Heaven: How and Why does China Control its (and the World’s) Most Powerful Companies?
Timur explores how China tried to marry capitalist growth and prosperity with communist politics.
Sylvie Dulson
- Oct 13, 2021
- 6 min
Only-Fans: The Normalisation of Underage Sex Workers in Popular Culture
Online sex work can be incredibly empowering but creators need a strong understanding of the job description.
Isabelle Coates
- Oct 11, 2021
- 4 min
Social Media Activism: The Positives and Negatives
Isabelle Coates dives into ‘slacktivism’, black squares and the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
Kate Charlton
- Oct 4, 2021
- 4 min
Edinburgh Students and Charity Shop Gentrification: A Tale as Old as Time?
Kate Charlton explores the potentially harmful double standards regarding charity shop bulk-buying by those criticising fast fashion.
Beatrice Casey, Celene Sandiford and Kirsty Tennant
- Sep 30, 2021
- 5 min
Myanmar: An Evolving Crisis
An accumulation of an A4 sheet describing the Myanmar crisis, a room of students and women finding solutions to global problems.
Ana King and Frankie Moses
- Sep 29, 2021
- 8 min
The Style Edit: Edinburgh
the edi magazine sets out to document Edinburgh's quintessential style, interviewing its people and seeking advice for its newcomers.
Lia Al-Khalaileh
- Sep 19, 2021
- 3 min
Some Tips for Entering the New Academic Year
Lia Al-Khalaileh shares her tips for new and old students entering university for the first time post-Covid restrictions.
Amy Houghton
- Jul 10, 2021
- 3 min
The Political is Personal: A Brief Introduction to Identity Politics
Identity politics is a blurry and highly contested subject. Though there are compelling arguments for retiring the term altogether, there...
Kirsty Thomson
- Jun 13, 2021
- 3 min
Animal Testing at Edinburgh University ‘teaches us nothing’ about Depression
Kirsty Thomson investigates the practice of immoral animal testing at Edinburgh University. Despite recent condemnation by animal rights...
Chloe Lawson
- May 28, 2021
- 5 min
The Problem with 'High Maintenance'
The more sinister and frustrating connotations of the term 'High Maintenance' as described by Chloe Lawson.
Chloe Lawson
- Apr 5, 2021
- 5 min
The Myanmar Military Coup: What We Need to Know
Since the start of February, increasingly horrific stories have come out of Myanmar following the Military’s seizure of power. In recent...
Amy Houghton
- Mar 21, 2021
- 3 min
Staying Engaged Without Being Overwhelmed: Five Podcast Recommendations
Amy Houghton recommends her top five podcasts for keeping up to date with the latest news, while not letting pandemic get to you.
Maddie Noton and Kirsten Provan
- Feb 27, 2021
- 8 min
the edi Book Club
Maddie Noton and Kirsten Provan collate some worthwhile books, which they believe will help those struggling to find the perfect read.
Kirsty Thomson
- Feb 25, 2021
- 3 min
I got the COVID-19 vaccine; here is why you should too.
Kirsty Thomson writes about her experience receiving the Pfizer vaccine as a key worker in a Care Home.
Lucy Gavaghan
- Jan 9, 2021
- 4 min
Activism and the internet: A true power couple?
Lucy Gavaghan takes a retrospective look at activism over the last few years.
Kiera Mann
- Jan 6, 2021
- 4 min
Gender Politics in The Queen’s Gambit
Kiera Mann provides an interesting review into the series 'The Queen's Gambit', revealing where it falls short and where it may be...
Rachel Watkins
- Dec 31, 2020
- 5 min
In Conversation: Nayna Florence
Rachel Watkins talks to 20-year-old influencer Nayna Florence about University, Youtube and her new Podcast.