The role and relevancy of Podcasts
Rose Hartigan discusses the importance of podcasts in aiding relaxation, better mental health and education. She then follows with some...
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Amy Norton
- Feb 19
- 4 min
TikTok- Stolen Time
Amy Norton discusses the negative effects TikTok has on our mental health and productivity levels, suggesting ways that we can gain...
Caroline Thirlwell
- Feb 14
- 3 min
Pursuit: Showcasing Artist Development
Edinburgh Gallery Society is a University of Edinburgh society in its first year dedicated to promoting upcoming student artists. Their...
Izzy Mein
- Feb 11
- 4 min
Is BookTok the New Book Club?
Walk into any bookshop these days, and you will inevitably find a stand of books with a sign declaring ‘TikTok made me buy it!’ or ‘As...
Caroline Thirlwell
- Feb 6
- 5 min
Monday Motivation: 10 Podcasts to get you Through
The start of a new year and a new semester calls for some Monday morning motivation. I’m often tempted to snooze my alarm for as long as...
Ella Feeley
- Jan 31
- 6 min
Revealing Zeus’s Disguise: The Media’s Silencing of Women
Zeus has to be one of the most well-known Greek gods of our time, but what exactly is he famous for? While his godly affairs are no...
Georgiana Gray & Ellie Wilson
- Jan 26
- 5 min
The Success of Sofar Sounds? It’s a Secret
A secret location announced 36 hours before the show and an unknown lineup. Armed with nothing but a confirmation email, a thick winter...
Georgie McNamara
- Jan 23
- 4 min
One literature student’s opinion: The modern music tastes of your favourite literary icons
When Lizzy Bennet rejected Mr Darcy, would she have angrily stomped through her beloved English countryside to the latest Killers song,...
Alessandra Messeri
- Jan 16
- 4 min
A Guide to Edinburgh’s Museums and Galleries
Edinburgh is a beautiful city; from Arthur’s Seat to the Castle, it is a place bustling with both physical and cultural activities to...
Patricia Köhring
- Jan 13
- 10 min
The Importance Of Being An Independent Bookstore
Patricia Köhring takes us through her day of exploring some of the most vibrant independent literary hubs that the city of Edinburgh has...
Izzy Mein
- Dec 16, 2022
- 5 min
The Edi Mag’s Winter Streaming Recommendations
It’s getting to be the time of year when it’s dark at 4pm, no one has any motivation to study, and it's pretty much always raining. So,...
Georgiana Gray
- Dec 12, 2022
- 5 min
Christmas Markets: from bridges to Brussels
The festive season is upon us, and I think everyone is excited to head to their nearest Christmas Market to see what is on offer....
Georgie McNamara & Molly McCaig
- Dec 8, 2022
- 3 min
Harry-Miles Watson & The Union: Live at Sneaky Pete's
If you’re an Edinburgh local and looking for a gig to go to, it’s safe to say that Sneaky Pete’s will always be a good bet. They seem to...
Amy Norton
- Dec 6, 2022
- 5 min
Joe Lycett asks us: how valuable are our values?
Amy Norton discusses the political stunts pulled off by comedian Joe Lycett, in particular his recent ultimatum for David Beckham during...
Georgie McNamara
- Nov 26, 2022
- 3 min
The musicians you need to ride out the autumnal wave on
For many seasonal hobbyists like Georgie, the last week of November marks the end of Gilmore Girls reruns, the conclusion of Kawaguchi’s...
Caroline Thirlwell
- Nov 19, 2022
- 7 min
The Feminism of Don't Worry Darling: Style over Substance?
Don’t Worry Darling is a stylish, colourful, trendy film, but was there much beneath the surface? Is the feminist meaning of this sexy...
Amy Norton
- Nov 4, 2022
- 5 min
Peaceful Places - Edi's Best Self Date Spots
Amy Norton discusses the importance of taking time away for yourself amidst the stresses of university life and shares her top spots in...
Ruth Stainer
- Nov 2, 2022
- 9 min
From West Side Story to Ocean's 8: In Conversation with Rob Striem
Ruth Stainer sits down with renowned location manager and assistant producer Rob Striem to hear about why creativity is so crucial within...
Patricia Köhring
- Oct 31, 2022
- 7 min
Burning Rainbows: a story on the vape infestation
Patricia Köhring undertakes a brief investigation into smoking, vapes, and what is a very twenty-first century craze: Artwork by Alison...
Ruth Cullen
- Oct 28, 2022
- 4 min
Has Hollywood run out of actors?
Harry Styles in Don't Worry Darling may have been aesthetically pleasing but was he the right choice? Ruth Cullen takes a closer look...
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