Fashion: A help or a hindrance for women in politics?
Gracie Daw explores the double standards women face in the political spotlight
'Dubious' Evidence Used by Education Minister in New Free Speech Legislation
Colin Riordan, head of Cardiff University, has claimed that education secretary Gavin Williamson is using ‘dubious’ and ‘misleading’ information to support his new legislation on free speech in universities
YUSU meets with Universities Minister
Key issues discussed were hardship funding and refunds
You do not need to get your body post-lockdown ready
Content Warning: Diet culture and restrictive eating
The pandemic has highlighted major flaws in our education system
Education needs to empower all students
York: How to commodify history
York council recently rejected plans to develop a Roman Quarter in the same street that Society was previously in. Good news, Society is safe, but for how long?
In Conversation with Jordan Jacobs
Ed Halford caught up with Jordan Jacobs, a third year politics student, and spoke to him about his candidacy for Rayleigh's Town Council
The fight for gender equality in sport continues
Deputy Sport Editor, Lucy Wilde, reflects on the continuing gender inequalities of sport, specifically with the case of Caster Semenya
Why we need to pay more attention to Formula E
Deputy Sport Editor, Luke Snell, discusses the lesser known, more eco-friendly, Formula E, and why we need to pay more attention to it
Editor's Note: On Allyship
As Pride Month draws to a close, Deputy Editor Annabel Mulliner shares her thoughts on continuing allyship through journalism year-round.
Fashion: A help or a hindrance for women in politics?
Gracie Daw explores the double standards women face in the political spotlight
You do not need to get your body post-lockdown ready
Content Warning: Diet culture and restrictive eating
'Dubious' Evidence Used by Education Minister in New Free Speech Legislation
Colin Riordan, head of Cardiff University, has claimed that education secretary Gavin Williamson is using ‘dubious’ and ‘misleading’ information to support his new legislation on free speech in universities
YUSU meets with Universities Minister
Key issues discussed were hardship funding and refunds
The fight for gender equality in sport continues
Deputy Sport Editor, Lucy Wilde, reflects on the continuing gender inequalities of sport, specifically with the case of Caster Semenya
York: How to commodify history
York council recently rejected plans to develop a Roman Quarter in the same street that Society was previously in. Good news, Society is safe, but for how long?
In Conversation with Jordan Jacobs
Ed Halford caught up with Jordan Jacobs, a third year politics student, and spoke to him about his candidacy for Rayleigh's Town Council
The pandemic has highlighted major flaws in our education system
Education needs to empower all students
Why we need to pay more attention to Formula E
Deputy Sport Editor, Luke Snell, discusses the lesser known, more eco-friendly, Formula E, and why we need to pay more attention to it
Editor's Note: On Allyship
As Pride Month draws to a close, Deputy Editor Annabel Mulliner shares her thoughts on continuing allyship through journalism year-round.
CIB: Controversial, but butter shouldn't go on toast
Who decided that butter belongs on toast? Reminiscing on the pale, soggy, butter-soaked toast we were served at break time during primary school – it’s no surprise that to this day I cannot enjoy butter on toast. I can still taste the synthetic buttery taste; how can anyone enjoy this? Plus, the world is full of superior spreads. Jam, honey, chocolate spread, peanut butter – many toppings with so much more flavour, so why do we insist on prioritising butter as the base layer and tainting the overall flavour. Why does the butter always have to muscle in – if jam is on my toast, I want it to taste of jam – Kirsten Murray
NIB: New College crest competition
The University has set up a competition to design the crest for the new Anne Lister College. Designs can be submitted as either a complete design or a draft. This will be the first college to be named after a female and after an LGBTQ+ historical figure so it is assumed that the design will reflect this. The winner will work with a graphics team to make their idea into a final design. Deadline for submission is the 23rd April.
NIB: York the greatest city for history?
York has been named, by TV historian Dan Snow, as the city with the greatest history in Europe. He told YorkMixRadio that “its an amazing city to walk through during lockdown” and York was “a precious national treasure.” Critics argued that York could not compare with Rome or Paris but Snow told said that “there’s something about the shape of York - its Roman foundations, Viking York and then medieval York which is obviously so visible today with the little streets.”

MUSE Recommends: Study Sounds
Nouse's Editors give us their favourite songs, playlists and YouTube videos to study to.
UK Hun?: Non-Binary Narratives Intercepting Popular Culture
Sophie Marshall explores the significance of ‘UK Hun?’ and the attention that the song has drawn to LGBTQ+ identities and gender fluidity during LGBTQ+ history month.
The Rise of “Revenge Bedtime Procrastination”: Why do we scroll instead of sleep?
Alice Manning delves into the new phenomenon that might explain why you’re staying up late into the night, every night.
Interpreting Fight Club: Masculinity and Homoeroticism
Ivor Holmes on the alternative readings of homoeroticism in this classic film.
Harder times and higher standards
Jenna Luxon takes a look at the challenges facing Key Stage 3 art students during the pandemic and why even pre-Covid-19 art was suffering in the education system.
London Fashion Week Roundup
Sarah Gatenby-Howells runs through the highlights of this year's digital fashion week
Trying TikTok Food Trends
Charlotte Lear shows us her favourite TikTok food recipes
The future of microtransactions
Adam Frost on the issues with in-game currency what the future looks like for microtransactions
The end is in sight… but what have we learnt?
Sophie Burton reacts to the potential re-opening of the arts sector later this year and reflects on the lessons we've learnt.
UK Hun?: Non-Binary Narratives Intercepting Popular Culture
Sophie Marshall explores the significance of ‘UK Hun?’ and the attention that the song has drawn to LGBTQ+ identities and gender fluidity during LGBTQ+ history month.
Harder times and higher standards
Jenna Luxon takes a look at the challenges facing Key Stage 3 art students during the pandemic and why even pre-Covid-19 art was suffering in the education system.
The Rise of “Revenge Bedtime Procrastination”: Why do we scroll instead of sleep?
Alice Manning delves into the new phenomenon that might explain why you’re staying up late into the night, every night.
Interpreting Fight Club: Masculinity and Homoeroticism
Ivor Holmes on the alternative readings of homoeroticism in this classic film.
The end is in sight… but what have we learnt?
Sophie Burton reacts to the potential re-opening of the arts sector later this year and reflects on the lessons we've learnt.
Trying TikTok Food Trends
Charlotte Lear shows us her favourite TikTok food recipes
The future of microtransactions
Adam Frost on the issues with in-game currency what the future looks like for microtransactions
London Fashion Week Roundup
Sarah Gatenby-Howells runs through the highlights of this year's digital fashion week
Jenna, MUSE Editor: Rainy Library Background Videos
My favourite one on YouTube is called ‘Cozy Rainy Library with Fireplace’. That one’s the best because there are no thunder noises (I'm scared of thunder aha!).
Matt, Editor: Spotify’s ‘Chilled Classical’ Playlist
It’s perfect for studying because it’s not intense classical music, but instead chill tunes which keep you calm and relaxed.
Emily, Deputy MUSE Editor: Calmed By Nature’s YouTube Channel
This channel has a plethora of hours long videos that encompass any vibe from Parisian walks to cosy coffee shops.
Blyth, Deputy Sports Editor: Vitamin String Quartet
They produce instrumental versions of pop songs, so it’s the comfort of your favourite songs without the distraction of words to sing along to!
Alice, Features Editor: Lo-Fi
These are very relaxing and help you to focus when you have an important piece of work to get done.
Sam, Film and TV Editor: Music for 18 Musicians by Steve Reich
A constantly shifting and fluttering minimalist piece that sits keenly in the background to whatever you're doing.