Her Campus at Nottingham

06/04/2022

Last week's article of the week!

https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/2000s-makeup-collection-and-consumerism/

This week, for India’s first article with Her Campus, she tackles the consumerism and Makeup Collection trends of the 2000s, commenting on the rise and fall of this within the digital age. Growing up in the age of technology, many of us may have spent hours on end watching YouTube throughout our t...

27/03/2022

Check out this week's articles:
https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/
Love HCXO

*THE OLAPLEX CONTROVERSY: INFERTILITY?
*SPRING FEVER
*TWELVE SKINCARE TIPS THAT WILL TRANSFORM YOUR SKIN
*A GUIDE: NOTTINGHAM’S BEST CLUBS
*WHY DO WE DREAM?
*THE CONCEPT OF FEMININITY: IKEMURA AND HESKETH
*REVIEW: THE ALL-FEMALE APPRENTICE FINALE
*A GUIDE TO NOTTINGHAM NIGHTLIFE: WEDNESDAYS

11/02/2022

Be Kind To Yourself!!!
Read Jasmine's article on the 'Post Exam Blues: How to Motivate Yourself Again'
https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/post-exam-blues-how-to-motivate-yourself-again/

Like many of us, after working on your exams or coursework, the last thing you want to be is productive. Jaz helps us out by normalising this feeling, as well as detailing how to overcome it. It is likely you associate productivity with doing work, or going to the gym every day, however, all the [.....

10/02/2022

'Let's talk about Veganuary' This week, Georgia shares her own experience of tackling the challenge, as well as providing some context on why this has become more popular in the last few years.



https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/lets-talk-about-veganuary/

‘Veganuary’ is the concept of staying vegan, during the month of January. This week, Georgia shares her own experience of tackling the challenge, as well as providing some context on why this has become more popular in the last few years. Many of us like to start the new year off with certain re...

10/02/2022

Read Georgia's article 'The Vicious Cycle of Body Image Trends' tackling the hugely detrimental societal expectation that is placed on body types, regardless of gender!


https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/the-vicious-cycle-of-body-image-trends/

This week, Georgia tackles the hugely detrimental societal expectation that is placed on body types, regardless of gender. Often affecting most people, and especially rising due to the dependence on social media that many teens have, this issue has become increasingly prominent. Mindlessly scrolling...

10/02/2022

Do you have oily skin?
Read Stephanie's article 'How to Combat Oily Skin' where she shares her top tips on skincare and simple tricks to achieve fresh, glowy skin!


https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/how-to-combat-oily-skin/

Once again, Steph shares her top tips on skincare, this week tackling oily skin. Oils are produced by your body to keep your skin healthy, but when the oil builds up, it can lead to nasty flare-ups on the skin. However, Steph’s simply tricks can limit the amount of oil produced, allowing you to ha...

09/02/2022

'The Ugly Green Truth: Avocados'
Ottilie informs us of the unfortunate, ugly green truth of avocados, and their un-sustainability in her article this week.



https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/the-ugly-green-truth-avocados/

As a vegetarian, and someone who attempts to follow a primarily plant-based diet, Ottilie admits that the motivation behind her lifestyle choices is mainly to be more sustainable, especially with the rising environmental crisis occurring around the globe. However, Ottilie informs us of the unfortuna...

09/02/2022

'Valentine's Day: Social Marmite?'
Read Annie's first article!!! Discussing the struggles of Valentine's day and the expectations we have associated with the fourteenth since we were young.
Love HCXO xx


https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/valentines-day-social-marmite/?fbclid=IwAR2b7oDEBiBvzEIVzek5ihlamByQgKOnK-NRYMELB2iWWm0JMfzsx9nE7QU

For Annie’s first article, she discusses the struggles of Valentine’s Day, and the expectations of; admirers, flowers, chocolates, that have been associated with the fourteenth since we were young. As many of us will be all too aware, whether in dread or anticipation, Valentine’s Day is just a...

09/02/2022

'To put it simply, perfectionists tend to have a glass half empty outlook on life, but in reality mistakes are natural and necessary.'

Read Maddi's article on 'How To Perfect Being Imperfect' where she discusses the paradox of perfection!

https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/how-to-perfect-being-imperfect/

Maddi tackles the paradox of perfection this week, hinting at both the attraction of ‘being perfect’ – but also the detrimental effects of chasing this unobtainable desire. Perfectionism can be both encouraging and exhausting. It can be encouraging because levels of motivation and aspiration a...

07/02/2022

First article of 2022! Read Amrit's 'JANUARY GYM-TIMIDATION' where she discusses the typical trend of attending the gym in the new year and her experience in trying something new
Love HCXO x

https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/january-gym-timidation/

In the new year, Amrit discusses the typical trend of attending the gym in the new year, disclaiming that although this is not necessary, she wanted to try something new in 2022. Every January is the same… …the new year starts with everyone’s resolutions surrounding ‘getting back’ into the...

28/11/2021

Read Sophie's review article 'Glass Animals' 'Dreamland Tour' at Rock City | Her Campus

https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/review-glass-animals-dreamland-tour-at-rock-city/

Sophie reviews Glass Animals performance at our very own Rock City this week, as a stop on their nationwide tour, and shares her impression of the band live – as well as the atmosphere of the UK’s No.1 Live Music Venue! On Monday 15th November, Glass Animals (a British indie pop/rock, electronic...

27/11/2021

This week, Elizabeth shares her ideas on the unfair pay gaps which exist within streaming services, like Spotify and Apple Music, and how these companies favour largest artists or record labels – rather than smaller, individuals. Read Elizabeth's new article 'Streaming Services and Pay Inequality' :

https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/streaming-services-and-pay-inequality/

This week, Elizabeth shares her ideas on the unfair pay gaps which exist within streaming services, like Spotify and Apple Music, and how these companies favour largest artists or record labels – rather than smaller, individuals. Many students, before leaving the house to go to their seminars, gra...

27/11/2021

Not sure what to watch or can't decide if the trailer of the show is authentic enough that you'll be hooked? Read Poppy's latest article review 'Realistic Teen Shows Streaming Right Now' :

https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/review-realistic-teen-shows-streaming-right-now/

Teen shows have a legacy of being over stylised and completely unrealistic, just look at shows like the CW’s Gossip Girl or Riverdale. Whether it’s teenagers engaging in ridiculously contrived murder plot lines, inappropriate relationships with MUCH older adults or even being played by actors wh...

27/11/2021

Georgia debates the term ‘girl boss’, focusing on Love Island Star turned PrettyLittleThing Creative Director, Molly Mae Hague. Why does the media seem to sexualise her success, or place her in competition with male counterparts? Read Georgia's article 'Why does the Media not want Women to Succeed?'

https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/why-does-the-media-not-want-women-to-succeed/

27/11/2021

Are the Black Friday sales really worth it? Read Ottilie's article 'Should You Boycott Black Friday?'
https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/should-you-boycott-black-friday/

Ottilie discusses the impact of ‘Black Friday’ in both increasing consumer sales, environmental impact, and causing general havoc around the globe. Thousands of stores all over the UK, and the world participate in this global reduction of price – but where did it come from and why should we bo...

27/11/2021

Could you be more sustainable in your own shopping? Is it true you could save more money? It's that time of year where we spend a little more for our friends and family on the run up to Christmas but as students can we zero waste shop whilst saving money? Read Georgia's latest article: How Realistic is Zero Waste Shopping on a Student Budget? | Her Campus

https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/how-realistic-is-zero-waste-shopping-on-a-student-budget/

Georgia’s previous article spoke about the best sustainable clothes shops for students in Nottingham, and as a continuation on from that she wanted to push herself further, asking whether she could be more sustainable in her own shopping besides clothing. Georgia focuses on the reality of shopping...

27/11/2021

Taylor Swift’s re-recording of her 2012 album 'Red' is her 10th album to achieve the NO.1 ranking! Here is Ellenor's article review of the long-awaited and highly anticipated re-work of Swift's album:
https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/review-the-record-breaking-album-red-taylors-version/

Ellenor reviews the long-awaited, highly anticipated and extremely emotive re-work of Taylor Swift’s infamous ‘Red’. The artist has been teasing Swifties with this for months – and it couldn’t come at a better point in our lives, with deadlines and seasonal depression looming… On 12th No...

27/11/2021

Want to spice up your date nights or spend a spontaneous night out with your friends?
Read Jasmine's latest article 'A guide to my favourite date night locations: Nottingham'

https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/a-guide-to-my-favourite-date-night-locations-nottingham/

Are you interested in spicing up your date nights, or evenings with friends in Nottingham? Luckily, our talented writer Jaz shares her favourite locations, focusing on spontaneous locations… Now the cold weather is approaching, wanting to just cuddle in bed and watch Netflix becomes a very conveni...

27/11/2021

Feeling the cold, stress and the dooming 'seasonal depression' is wrecking your skin? Read Stephanie's article 'Five types of facemasks to get you through the winter months':
https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/five-types-of-facemasks-to-get-you-through-the-winter-months/

Sometimes, when the weather looks miserable, deadlines are stacking up, and you’re beginning to feel like ‘seasonal depression’ might genuinely have some real prominence, you just need a little self-care. Luckily, Steph has your back – as she outlines five different versions of facemasks and...

11/11/2021

Bethany reviews a novel which she recently re-read, exploring people the protagonist meets in heaven after an accident occurs…

Read Bethany’s new article: Review: The Five People You Meet in Heaven | Her Campus https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/review-the-five-people-you-meet-in-heaven/ 🤍

Bethany reviews a novel which she recently re-read, exploring people the protagonist meets in heaven after an accident occurs… This week, I wanted to write a review of my all-time favourite book: The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom. I read this book for the first time years ago when ...

11/11/2021

Georgia brings us her top tips for shopping sustainable in Notts, focusing on the purchasing of clothing items from second hand, vintage and eco-friendly stores.

Read Georgia’s latest article: A Guide: Sustainable Clothing Shopping in Nottingham | Her Campus https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/a-guide-sustainable-clothing-shopping-in-nottingham/ 🤍

Georgia brings us her top tips for shopping sustainable in Notts, focusing on the purchasing of clothing items from second hand, vintage and eco-friendly stores. Sustainability has been a buzzword of recent years, with concerns around the environment and climate change being increasingly discussed.....

10/11/2021

“Peachy f**king keen”, Poppy evaluates the stylistic choices of Steins 1999 film, Jawbreaker.

Read Poppy’s latest article: Review: The Fashion of Jawbreaker | Her Campus https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/review-the-fashion-of-jawbreaker/ 🤍

“Peachy f**king keen”, Poppy evaluates the stylistic choices of Steins 1999 film, Jawbreaker. Darren Steins Jawbreaker is a campy black comedy that debuted in 1999. It was a critical and commercial flop, but upon being released onto VHS, the film quickly gathered a cult following amongst teenage...

10/11/2021

Stephanie highlights the crucial steps of skincare when exfoliating, sharing the more useful tips she uses – and stating the methods she thinks to avoid.

Read Stephanie’s latest article: Skin Exfoliation: Do’s and Don’ts | Her Campus https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/skin-exfoliation-dos-and-donts/ 🤍

Bethany highlights the crucial steps of skincare when exfoliating, sharing the more useful tips she uses – and stating the methods she thinks to avoid. Exfoliating is a crucial step in any skincare routine. Exfoliation buffers away the excess dead skin cells, keeping your face free from texture an...

09/11/2021

Our wonderful Head of Reviews Ellenor tackles one of the most interesting series of 2021, the Korean drama entitled ‘Squid Game’, revolving around a tournament of traditional children’s games…but with more dire consequences than losing.

Read Ellenor’s latest Article! Review: ‘Squid Game’ The Most-Watched Netflix Original in History | Her Campus https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/review-squid-game-the-most-watched-netflix-original-in-history/ 🤍

Our wonderful Head of Reviews Ellenor tackles one of the most interesting series of 2021, the Korean drama entitled ‘Squid Game’, revolving around a tournament of traditional children’s games…but with more dire consequences than losing. The Netflix show that shook the world this Autumn was n...

09/11/2021

Beginning your last year of university can be overwhelming, daunting and scary – but you are not alone if feeling this way. Amrit, a Third Year English student here at Nottingham, comments on the pressures of finishing your studies, and the intimidating notion of leaving university.

Read Amrit’s latest article: An Honest and Open Outlook on Final Year. | Her Campus https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/an-honest-and-open-outlook-on-final-year/ 🤍

Beginning your last year of university can be overwhelming, daunting and scary – but you are not alone if feeling this way. Amrit, a Third Year English student here at Nottingham, comments on the pressures of finishing your studies, and the intimidating notion of leaving university. Being a final ...

09/11/2021

Jasmine opens up about her own struggles with acne and her skin this week, advising us on her favourites products to use, whilst also focusing on cruelty free and vegan versions.

Read Jasmine’s new article: Battling Acne: My Holy Grail Skincare Products | Her Campus https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/battling-acne-my-holy-grail-skincare-products/ 🤍

Jasmine opens up about her own struggles with acne and her skin this week, advising us on her favourites products to use, whilst also focusing on cruelty free and vegan versions. As someone who has battled acne for over ten years, I have gone through A LOT of ‘acne curing’ face washes and creams...

08/11/2021

For Ottilie’s first opinion piece with us, she analyses the gender stereotyping involved in the marketing of meat, and other animal products, drawing upon historical attributes directly associated with ‘manly men’, as well as today’s cultural stigma around meat-eaters.

Read Ottilie’s article: 100% Manly Man. 100% Pure Beef. | Her Campus https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/100-manly-man-100-pure-beef/ 🤍

For Ottilie’s first opinion piece with us, she analyses the gender stereotyping involved in the marketing of meat, and other animal products, drawing upon historical attributes directly associated with ‘manly men’, as well as today’s cultural stigma around meat-eaters. The concept of associa...

08/11/2021

This week, Sophie shares her story with acne, opening up about her own struggles and acceptance of acne as a genetic and natural process, that many teenagers and adults suffer with.

Read Sophie’s latest article: You Are Beautiful | Her Campus https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/you-are-beautiful-acnepositivity/ 🤍

This week, Sophie shares her story with acne, opening up about her own struggles and acceptance of acne as a genetic and natural process, that many teenagers and adults suffer with. Who suffers with acne more than other is completely up to genetics, which seems unfair, but unfortunately, this is jus...

24/03/2021

In light of Meghan Markle’s interview on Oprah Winfrey a couple of weeks ago, Lucy has written a powerful piece on the discussion of su***de in both the media and the wider world.

*content warnings for mention of su***de and related topics that some readers might find sensitive* 💞

https://www.hercampus.com/school/nottingham/su***de-and-media-why-narrative-needs-change

TW // This article discusses topics, including su***de, that may be sensitive to some readers.

22/03/2021

This week, it will be one year since we went into lockdown here in the UK, and experienced a year that we could never have predicted. I’m sure many of us have had times throughout the last year where we thought we couldn’t carry on any more, but we’ve all survived and are still plodding on despite the challenges! This quote therefore feels very apt for this week’s - be proud of yourself for what you’ve had to endure over this last year and keep going!💞💞