How will I travel to Priestley College?
How you choose to travel to college can be a huge decision depending on where you live. This blog post explores several ways to travel to college, aiming to help students navigate their options and make informed choices. Free Direct Bus Services: Priestley is delighted to announce that its direct bus services will be free… Continue Reading How will I travel to Priestley College?
Which site offers the best student discount for students?
Written by: Ben Reid Student discounts are a life-saver for student life. The savings are endless with money off food, travel, clothing, fitness and more. Available to any student, your social life is sorted during your time in education. This perk is often seen as something that university students only have access to, but it… Continue Reading Which site offers the best student discount for students?
AI is becoming a big name in many fields, but how does this affect artists?
Written by: Elizabeth Charlesworth We can all agree that the impact that art has on society is irreplaceable. Everyone has that one painting that never fails to capture their attention, that they hope to even see in person one day. The emotional tether to works like these is undeniable. How would you feel if you… Continue Reading AI is becoming a big name in many fields, but how does this affect artists?
For some women, sexism is a problem in their everyday life but where is it coming from?
Written by: Jon-Paul Wakefield Currently we live in a patriarchal society, where most men don’t think they’re ever wrong. And that’s the problem. Unfortunately, for the rest of society, the majority of these men fail to recognise how everyday they feed into the oppression of women. They fail to recognise how the ‘jokes’ they make… Continue Reading For some women, sexism is a problem in their everyday life but where is it coming from?
In our 21st century society, it is a constant race for a modern woman to keep up with the modern beauty standards.
Written by: Polly Birchall “Look, I love myself, and you should love yourself, but damn – this indoctrination runs deep” – Paloma Elsessar, American plus size model, for Vogue In stores, social media, TV and music, we are constantly witnessing the preaching of ‘body positivity’ and to ‘love yourself’ yet this is often proved… Continue Reading In our 21st century society, it is a constant race for a modern woman to keep up with the modern beauty standards.
Being a teenager is glorified but are they really as enjoyable as they are portrayed?
Written by: Emily Rainford The lack of responsibility is an obvious advantage whilst being a teenager as well as beneficial energy levels. There’s no worry of paying the bills or doing the weekly food shop, you just get to live a life your parents provide for you. Yet there’s more to being a teenager than… Continue Reading Being a teenager is glorified but are they really as enjoyable as they are portrayed?
Video games are depicted to be virtual brutal playgrounds for kids, but is this really true?
Written by: Lloyd Thomas Video games are pretty amazing when it comes to boosting learning and sparking creativity. They’re like interactive playgrounds where kids can try out new ideas, face challenges, and learn from their mistakes without any real-world fallout. There are all different types of games such as puzzles and strategy games. These are… Continue Reading Video games are depicted to be virtual brutal playgrounds for kids, but is this really true?
‘They really have a chance here’
Written by: Amelia Davies Eight years later, Warrington still remembers the tragic car crash killing Viola Beach’s upcoming stars. But what makes them so memorable compared to other music icons originating from Warrington? How many times have you told someone you were from Warrington, and they threw a quizzical look or asked where it was… Continue Reading ‘They really have a chance here’
Are we moving with the times or just running out of ideas?
Written by: Aimee Wright Time is moving forward, new challenges are arising, and society is progressing faster now than ever before. But alongside all of the praise we’ve given to new iPhones and Amazon Prime over the years, it seems to be for a lot of people that childhood throwbacks and longing for the “good old… Continue Reading Are we moving with the times or just running out of ideas?
Knife crime has hit its high: What can we do?
Written by: Emily Holden Knife crime is at its highest point now more than it has been in the last 20 years. It has increased by 6% from January 2023 across the UK. And that is only for people ages 11-18 that doesn’t include adults that are committing these crimes as well. Knife crime, especially… Continue Reading Knife crime has hit its high: What can we do?
Can we reduce the crowds outside college?
Written by: Lucy Ashworth Have you ever noticed the continuous daily mass of people gathered outside the college? I can guarantee that people walking or driving past have. It is quite hard to miss the hordes of Priestley students hanging around the college entrance every day. Many students have taken to congregating at the gateway… Continue Reading Can we reduce the crowds outside college?
The underlying truth of a lot of men
Written by: Quinn Earley Mental Health is often not spoken about enough amongst men with many people often overlooking how a friend may feel in a difficult situation. The general thought process of the men and everyone else is that when it comes to mental health, is that you have to deal with it alone… Continue Reading The underlying truth of a lot of men
The amount of people wanting to give up their canine after Christmas has increased
Written by: Harmony Moran Dogs have been a man’s best friend for as long as anyone can remember. Owning a dog or a puppy can be exciting as you welcome a furry friend into your household as more people have begun to buy puppies or dogs over the holiday seasons. Opening up your present on… Continue Reading The amount of people wanting to give up their canine after Christmas has increased
Music is widely known as the ‘universal language,’ but how can it translate into students’ lives?
Written by: Hannah Nestor Life as a student can be a rollercoaster of emotions, from the highs of laughter with friends to the lows of stressing over exams, we are constantly going through different experiences whether they be positive or negative. However, amidst all the chaos, we have something steady and constant that helps alleviate… Continue Reading Music is widely known as the ‘universal language,’ but how can it translate into students’ lives?