Lifestyle
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LifestyleCut the trash: The ultimate zero waste guide
Living well shouldn't cost us the Earth. Follow these tips to get your groceries, devices and your next fashion fix sustainably Read more »| 14 Sep 2021 -
LifestyleThe Open road: The path to life long learning
We talk to Sophie Grace Chappell, Professor of Philosophy at the Open University, about epiphanies, Bruce Springsteen, and making the most of human potential Read more »| 09 Sep 2021 -
LifestyleFirst Steps: How to start changing the world
Wanting to change the world but unsure where to start? Here's a rough guide to taking your first steps in activism, political engagement and community work Read more »| 08 Sep 2021 -
IntersectionsHow lockdown has created more money worries for young people
As restrictions lift and life starts going back to some normality, we speak to young people about how spending the last year-and-a-bit in lockdown has changed their attitudes towards money Read more »| 08 Sep 2021 -
LifestyleHow to Budget When You Lack Self-Control
Students! Looking after your money isn't the most natural thing in the world, but you can set yourself up for a year of financial stability with these tips, learnt the hard way Read more »| 30 Aug 2021 -
LifestyleUni isn't for everyone and that's OK
Our Music Editor talks us through the highs and lows of University, dropping out and how you don't need to have a degree to achieve success Read more »| 26 Sep 2019
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LifestyleHow to Bluff Through A Class You Haven't Prepared For
Oh god, you haven’t, have you? Okay, don’t panic, we’ve got you covered – here’s an unfortunately quite experienced guide to getting through a seminar when you’ve *gulp* forgotten to do the reading material Read more »| 19 Sep 2019 -
LifestylePlastic-free shopping in Scotland
Single-use plastics are officially out, and refill stores are springing up everywhere to help us reduce our waste – here’s where to pop for your package-free shop Read more »| 19 Sep 2019 -
LifestyleSpare a Penny: Cheap Student Nights Out
How to scrimp on a night out and still have a brilliant time Read more »| 17 Sep 2019 -
LifestyleMake Mine Alco-Free: Alcoholic-free drinks
With the non-alcoholic market blowing up, now is a better time than ever to get drinking without getting drunk Read more »| 16 Sep 2019 -
LifestyleDitch Fast Fashion: Vintage Fashion Fairs across Scotland
Baggy sports jumpers, retro denim jeans, and polka dot dresses for days – vintage fairs are a great place to switch up the wardrobe Read more »| 13 Sep 2019 -
LifestyleMaking Music in Student Halls: A Guide
It’s pretty easy to be unintentionally loud living in student halls, but it’s important not to let the close-knit culture of halls limit your enjoyment of music Read more »| 12 Sep 2019 -
LifestyleLong Live Print: Edinburgh's indie magazine resurgence
We speak to Edinburgh’s magazine makers about the rise of print culture and the radical act of switching off Read more »| 10 Sep 2019 -
Food And DrinkFood For Thoughts: The Skinny's Student Food Guide
As students return and the weather gets a bit shitty, we look at some of Scotland's best shops, cafes and booze spots Read more »| 06 Sep 2019 -
LifestyleClear Your Plate: Cutting Food Waste
Scraping leftovers into the bin is doing more damage to the environment than we realise, but there are ways we can put food waste to better use Read more »| 02 Sep 2019