Archives for Lily Eastwood
Lily Eastwood: social pariah
“Can I have a pint of ale, please?” It is not my fault that I am very polite, very southern-sounding and happen to like ale. The barman looked at me. “Ale?” Pause. “Yes, please.” As he pulled the pint he looked me up and down. “Is it cold outside?” he asks. “Pardon me?” “Is it [...]
Transgender transgression: how York reacted to GNTs
The LGBT welfare motions of the last UGM all reached quoracy and passed; perhaps highlighting that the university bubble is far more liberal than the big bad world.
Social Pariah
A homage to indie disco. In one dark corner a voluptuous female is straddling a skinny boy with a side parting. She repeatedly smacks his hand away from her groin, desperately tugging on the edge of her dress to keep her knickers covered and her dignity intact. I wouldn’t bother love, I’m sure your knickers [...]
Social pariah
Somewhere on the sticky planes of Super D battle commences. “You’re not a real superhero,” he derides me from underneath his whiskered mask. “Clearly I am a superhero.” My tall yellow ears quiver with indignation. “You’re not, you don’t have powers.” “Pikachu has powers! I can shoot electricity! Look at my lightning bolt tail!” “You’re [...]
Social Pariah
I am not fit for humanity. Reclining on my death sofa demanding more 80s films and Peep Show. Phlegm is the new black; so hot right now, and sneezing is the new crack; moreish (said Peep Show) and it leaves you quite light-headed. “You look like a piss-head.” “It’ll clear my head,” I insist, “It’s [...]
Mashed on pills
Are students underestimating the risk of drugs? Lily Eastwood investigates
Social Pariah
I patted Alicia’s back as she pawed her way through her chips in pitta. It was a miracle she didn’t have any sick in her hair. “I like garlic mayo.” “I know you do.” “I like it so much.” “Yup.” “Do you want some garlic mayo?” “No.” Mainly because the only place I could take [...]
Losing it
Balding is usually associated with ageing men. But how does a student react when hair starts falling out in chunks? Lily Eastwood explores a misunderstood disease
Slumdog Millionaire
Misleadingly, Slumdog Millionaire is billed as the ‘feel-good movie of the year’. ‘Feel-good’ smacks of kooky do-gooders and two-dimensional characters with a displaced sense of reality in search of love and fortune
Waste not, want not
Freegans source edible food from what society perceives to be waste. Lily Eastwood uncovers freeganism as a form of political protest and philosophy.
Social pariah
“That is clearly not you,” she said. “Yeah it is,” he pointed at the passport photo, “That’s my face and there, there it says 25.” “That is clearly your older brother.” “I don’t have an older brother.” “Well you obviously do because you carry around his passport and introduce yourself to girls as him so [...]
Lily Eastwood
Welcome week is just a kick in the face and further evidence that my sense of fun is draining. Freshers’ week would be fine, because I don’t feel bad about not having fun. Do you know why? Because I am not a Fresher. Welcome week on the other hand. Welcome! That cruel universal world welcomes [...]
Welcome to York
Arriving in a new place can be intimidating, says Lily Eastwood
I’ve Loved You so Long
The quiet emotional resonance of this beautifully-constructed study of estrangement typifies the French sensibilty towards film-making and will enhance the enigma of both Thomas and Claudel.
Tragedy and comedy with a cast of ridiculous characters
Reflections on a record-breaking year for York student politics.
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