Named after the Greek Goddess of victory, Nike exceeds its mythological predecessor’s notoriety for success, renowned as the world’s largest and best-loved athleisure brand. Its reputation as a sports company is superseded by constant technological and scientific innovation, like Nike Fit, or Nike Flywire, unmatched within the industry. Fundamentally, Nike (alongside Adidas) effectively shaped the trainer’s evolution from sport to style, and into a cultural icon.

Just a few weeks after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, with the buzz of the Games still very much alive, the Paralympics are officially underway. Over 12 days, around 4,400 athletes will compete across 22 sports, with more than 530 medals up for grabs. The excitement is, however, shrouded by fears over the athletes’ safety, with the nation’s capital experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases following the Olympics.

On the 28th April 2001, US millionaire Dennis Tito became the first private civilian to venture into space, spending over a week at the International Space Station. Cashing out a massive $20 million for a place on the Russian Soyuz rocket, Tito would become the catalyst for other adventure-seeking “elites”. Lauren Bryant questions if this is simply another reinforcement of inequality between the rich and poor? Will it ever be accessible to everyone?

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Faced with an unprecedented amount of pressure and expectation, watched by millions of spectators around the world and, in many ways, destined to win gold, Simone Biles’ shock exit at the Tokyo Olympics reflects a cultural shift around mental health in society.

Entering the Ariake Gymnastics Centre on the 27th July, Simone Biles was set to repeat her success at the 2016 Rio Olympics, but it was clear from

For its third year in a row, FrOtober is stronger than ever in its fight to end hair prejudice and drive forward the acceptance of natural, black hair.

I’m sure, for a lot of people, their experience of university life hasn’t been what they had hoped or imagined, especially because of the pandemic. Returning to university is already a daunting time for a lot of students. But for those dealing with grief it can also feel extremely lonely, and many may struggle to cope.

Sustainable fashion. At the forefront of the fashion industry over the past decade, the prioritisation of eco-friendly resources and ethically-made produce has demanded the reinvention of fashion as we know it. Producing an astounding 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions every year, fast fashion makes major contributions to societies rising fears over climate change.