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German gymnastics women’s team change uniforms

Germany’s women gymnastics team have changed their uniforms in protest against the sexualisation of women in the sport. Rather than wear the traditional swimsuit-cut leotards, they have been wearing full-coverage bodysuits. The gymnasts competed at the European Championships in these bodysuits, with Sarah Voss explaining that they wanted young girls to feel safe in the […]
Editorials

Why BMI is inefficient and archaic

To anyone who has entered their weight onto a Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator, don’t let any of it get to you. Whatever your fitness level, it is not a reliable source. BMI is a fundamentally flawed and archaic way of defining body weight – and should be ignored. The major problem with BMI is […]
Editorials

Priti Patel refusing to take the knee is dangerous

It is a dangerous time for England. With the Home Secretary publicly refusing to take the knee for the Black Lives Matter movement, she is also refusing to support the numerous lives who have saved so many in the COVID-19 pandemic. Patel is also not supporting the mental health professionals, or the Black lives that […]