Little Miss Rendell

Just a small update for you all, a few posts ago I wrote about how I went to an open day at City University of London. After a few weeks of thinking I threw caution to the wind and applied. When I sent off my application I really didn't expect to get anything from it, I just didn't want to regret not going for it. I'm so glad that I did as I got an interview which I went to a few weeks ago! The interview day was so much fun! I tackled all of my transport nervousness, even in rush hour, to get there which was an achievement in itself. Then throughout the day I spoke to experienced journalists, I got to go out and find a story in London and write a pitch for it and we were given so many more tasks that challenged me. I had such a great day but with limited spaces I was just grateful to have this interview experience to take with me next time I applied for something. They said they would let me know a few days after and... I GOT IT!! I am studying a masters next year (if I...

Logan Paul has hit headlines this week for all the wrong reasons. The successful YouTube star is usually in headlines for his subscriber count or funny videos but this week has seen the public calling for his channel to be deleted. Throughout this post I'll talk about Paul and his response to his actions but also I will have a discussion upon where this leaves the platform of YouTube. If you are not aware of what Paul has done I will give you a brief explanation. A few days ago Paul, who has over 15 million subscribers, uploaded a video which featured a dead body. The YouTube star saw an opportunity to gain views and publicity by visiting an infamous forest known for suicide whilst in Japan. Aokigahara was featured, Paul went as far as to film a recently deceased body. He has since apologised in a video and tweet but many do not think this is enough. Many are petitioning for his channel to be deleted and famous YouTubers have not shied away from the issue. Casey Neistat has sent ...