Emma PenneyCommunity Helped Redefine My Self-Worth — The Ampersand ProjectEntering the second semester of my first year, I felt fairly hopeless about the future, essentially accepting that I would feel like this…Jan 31, 2020Jan 31, 2020
Emma PenneyinThe IndiependentTop TV of the Decade: LovesickWelcome to The Indiependent’s Top TV of the Decade! Writers across all sections of the paper are contributing to this 20-part feature…Dec 9, 2019Dec 9, 2019
Emma PenneyinThe IndiependentTo understand Brexit, we have to understand the island of IrelandAt school, I learnt about the Tudors. I learnt about the World Wars and how British troops fought to defend freedom and democracy. I…Oct 24, 2019Oct 24, 2019
Emma PenneyOn Activism — The Ampersand ProjectSince I decided to bare my soul and tell the world about my struggles with depression and anxiety, two things have happened. First, my…Sep 22, 2019Sep 22, 2019
Emma PenneyHOPE-TINTED GLASSESBig news — I’m now fairly good at processing how I feel. After years of suppressing sadness and worry and having a Jekyll and Hyde-esque…Aug 28, 2019Aug 28, 2019
Emma PenneyinThe IndiependentRubber Bullets and Tear Gas: Celebrating Eid in PalestineOn Sunday 11 August, Muslims across the globe began their Eid al-Adha celebrations. This festival commemorates the willingness of Prophet…Aug 15, 2019Aug 15, 2019
Emma PenneyinThe Indiependent#SudanUprising: Where do we go next as allies?On February 19th 2019, a revolution finally erupted in Sudan. The then leader, Al-Bashir, called a state of emergency and used all…Jul 29, 2019Jul 29, 2019
Emma PenneyThe Most Wonderful Time of The Year?Christmas is my favourite time of year, but is also sometimes the hardest.Dec 18, 2018Dec 18, 2018
Emma PenneyWhy I’ll be skipping the Black Friday deals this yearEvery year this day comes around. The advertising industry builds up to it starting in October, and as an English person, I know more…Nov 23, 20181Nov 23, 20181
Emma PenneyLet’s stop being so polite.A few days ago I was having a conversation in the car with my friend, when a text came up from someone I didn’t recognise. I asked her who…Sep 12, 2018Sep 12, 2018