Previously Held Positions: Deputy Features Editor (2020-2021)
The Toxic Productivity Echo Chamber
By Kirsten Murray
Kirsten Murray on academic burn-out and experience battling the pressure to be productive
“Skinny Adele is back!” – Will Adele ever be defined separately from her weight again?
The multi-award winning singer is being remembered for the wrong thing. When are we going to stop emphasising weight-loss over talent?
Students and Society: Represent York
Kirsten Murray chats to Aphra and Senah, the students behind Represent York, ahead of their upcoming Symposium.
‘What I Eat in a Day’: why is society so obsessed?
Kirsten Murray explores the popular 'What I Eat in a Day' trend and its potential issues.
Zoella's sex toy scandal highlights the inadequacies of sex education
Implementing more positive attitudes towards sex and sexuality early on is essential for promoting healthier and safer sex lives
Staying fit this lockdown
Kirsten Murray gives her top tips on keeping active right now
Students and Society: Red Flag Campaign
Kirsten Murray speaks with Grace Clark, founder of the Red Flag Campaign about how the project started and why it has never been more important to support people in abusive relationships.
Lockdown Local: Supporting independents in challenging times
By Kirsten Murray , Alice Manning and Kendra Williams
MUSE’s Features Editors talk to local businesses about how we can support them during the run-up to Christmas
It's time that influencers took responsibility for false beauty standards
Kirsten Murray discusses the Digitally Altered Body Images Bill, and why celebrities need to take responsibility for their social media content
How York's Uni Boob Team are working with Coppafeel to ensure everyone is breast aware
Kirsten Murray talks to Uni Boob Team President Rose Seccombe about the incredible work Coppafeel is doing and why we all need to be breast aware, no matter our age or gender identity.
