It has been a few weeks since Time Magazine announced their annual person (or persons in this case) of the year. Featured on this year’s cover were Ashley Judd, Susan Fowler, Adama Iwu, Isabel Pascual, an anonymous woman and Taylor Swift. Bearing the headline “The Silence Breakers: The People Who Started a Movement” it was…… Continue reading It’s TIME for Taylor Swift
Author: Michele Theil
Michele Theil is a freelance journalist based in London, specialising in investigative journalism and pieces relating to the LGBT+ community, women, race and culture – and their intersections. She is a bisexual woman of colour, and passionate about social justice, diversity, inclusion, writing, reading and swimming. Read her other work at micheletheil.com.
Grabbing Power by the…
This year has seen the public being able to hold people accountable for their actions involving sexual harassment, abuse and assault. It has been great watching people like Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey, who are notable within Hollywood, being removed from their positions of power due to their alleged despicable actions. One area that hasn’t…… Continue reading Grabbing Power by the…
Why WiFi?
Michele Theil reports on a recent study that seemed to claim that WiFi is linked to developmental disorders such as autism. Child Development, a respected journal of Psychology, published a paper in May of this year claiming that WiFi is linked to autism. The paper was written by Cindy Sage and Ernesto Burgio and was…… Continue reading Why WiFi?
Residents Dissatisfied over Ashdene House
Michele Theil reports on the ongoing debate surrounding Ashdene House and the major flare ups it has led to on social media. Ashdene House on St Jude’s Road, Englefield Green is being considered as new student accommodation flats. Planning application for the building to be demolished and then rebuilt as 29 student flats was registered…… Continue reading Residents Dissatisfied over Ashdene House
Shoot First, Ask Questions Later
Crime shows are a great source of entertainment. Shows like Law and Order, Criminal Minds, Blue Bloods, Hawaii Five-O, NCIS and more, are popular for the characters they portray and their storylines of justice and law enforcement. However, there are problems with the portrayal of guns and police shootings in these shows. While it is…… Continue reading Shoot First, Ask Questions Later
High Functioning
Michele Theil discusses the term ‘high-functioning’ in relation to mental illness, and what it means for those suffering. I hear the same things constantly; you’re so confident, you’re so outgoing, you’re so happy. I’m not trying to boast and, of course, on the surface, those seem like compliments. But, they’re often coupled with statements like:…… Continue reading High Functioning
The Art of Doing Nothing
Michele Theil talks about ‘doing nothing’ and why it is essential and beneficial to sit back and relax sometimes. As someone who requires constant stimulation, be it from books, Netflix or a conversation, ‘doing nothing’ isn’t something that comes easily to me. I have, however, come to appreciate the moments of quiet, where I can just…… Continue reading The Art of Doing Nothing
A Brief History of Free Condoms
Condoms are something most of us are introduced to by age 16, where we’re often told that to have sex without a condom is to invite risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and/or pregnancy. Condoms can be quite expensive if you’re purchasing them from a normal shop and many people have come to rely on…… Continue reading A Brief History of Free Condoms
Dear White People: A Review
Overshadowed
As a follow up to “A Bone To Pick”, Michele Theil reviews BBC Three’s new show ‘Overshadowed’ and praises its portrayal of eating disorders in comparison. In the previous issue of Orbital Magazine, I wrote an article condemning the issues with Netflix’ portrayal of anorexia in To The Bone. I disagreed with how it glorified…… Continue reading Overshadowed
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