Tag: Sport

Veganism in Sport – Is the Revolution a Potential Solution?

7Aug

By Archie MurphyNo Comments

Plymouth, Societies, Sport, Student's Union

Veganism in Sport – Is the Revolution a Potential Solution?

BY ARCHIE MURPHY Copyright - Archie Murphy As many of us have probably experienced in lockdown, there are only so many episodes of A Place in the Sun, Bargain Hunt or Homes Under the Hammer you can watch in one day. So, I started to flick through various other channels, and I came across a documentary by Jermaine Jenas – ex Spurs Footballer – on ‘Football Going Vegan’. As a die-hard member of the University of Plymouth Football Club and a general football fanatic, I find anything that is remotely related to the subject enjoyable. As it turns out, a documentary on football and veganism transpired to be quite the eye-opener. Who would have thought it, ay? Rhiannon Lamb...

The Healing Power of Pole: how the world’s most taboo sport aids eating disorder recovery

25Jul

By Emily BrownNo Comments

The Healing Power of Pole: how the world’s most taboo sport aids eating disorder recovery

BY EMILY BROWN TRIGGER WARNING: mention of eating disorders throughout, but every effort has been made to ensure that no harmful behaviour associated with eating disorders is discussed explicitly in this article. According to the Anorexia and Bulimia Care website, “young people, aged 14 to 25 are most at risk" from eating disorders. With the average student being in this age demographic, it’s unsurprising that eating disorders affect many university students. Something that did surprise me, however, was how many students I would meet through the University of Plymouth Pole Dancing Club (UPPDC) who have experienced an eating disorder. Pole dancing is a sport which intimidates many, often due to its connections with the sex industry and the 'revealing' outfits that are worn. Being ...