Old’ is not a rude word. If age is just a number, then age can also be levels in the game of life. (Imagine the Super Mario theme music as you read this). When you face the different levels before you,...

When asked to write for the ‘Staff Takeover’ of We Are I was briefed with the task of writing about something that I am passionate about. My first thinking was my Christian faith, my family or indeed...

There is nothing like a comment that begins, “As a ‘insert label’, you must ‘insert assumption’”. I had one such sentence levelled at me recently.   “As an English teacher, you...

On February 10th of this year, Kanye West released his much-anticipated collaborative studio album with Ty Dolla Sign: Vultures 1. Ye, an artist who precedes their own reputation, has returned to music...

In a society where meticulously edited photos and unachievable beauty standards are ubiquitous, many young people struggle with negative body image and body dysmorphia. Through fads such as ‘Glass Skin’...

Personally, I’ve never understood body shaming, or even body positivity. Celebrities get asked all the time in interviews, “Are you body positive?” To which (granted I was a celebrity) would reply,...

Chess, the ancient game of strategy and skill, which came into existence around 600 AD, is currently enjoying a new wave of popularity amongst a wide variety of people of all ages across the world. Chess...

In media, cartoons are often depicted as content that is meant for kids. Companies such as Cartoon Network and Disney have often marketed their animated shows towards kids, with their content always ensuring...

Imagine a stage surrounded in the glow of a million spotlights, a stage so iconic it draws in viewers from all corners of the globe, creating a spectacle that transcends mere entertainment and becomes...

Yes, it’s that time of year. Heart-shaped absolutely everything. You want chocolates, or how about a pendant? Oh, wait there is no choice it will be heart shaped or bright red.   This day,...

Valentine's Day, often painted with hues of romance and adorned with symbols of affection, such as giving roses, chocolates or doing other romantic gestures, has become a hallmark holiday. But what exactly...

I’m sure that most people have feared the dark at some point in their life. The idea that something may be lurking within the shadows, or just the fear of being unable to see your surroundings is something...