Hello! Rife Magazine ceased publishing new work in July 2022.

We've kept the magazine online as an archive and hope you'll still continue to enjoy all of its contributions from the last 8 years.

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‘Friends’ gives me nostalgia of Nairobi Nights

Why the soothing 90’s show transports me to summers spent in Kenya.
Film / Lifestyle / / Asmaa Jama

Why are we so bad at talking about family illness?

When Tim found out about her mum's cancer, she felt paralysed.

Songs that your parents would be surprised you know

Ella gives you the tunes your parents don't think you know...
Music / / Ella Brandt

How a queer Asian saw ‘Queer’ Asia 2018

Tim Lo talks about her time at 'Queer Asia' 2018 and highlights some of her challenges living as a young queer...
Social Issues / / Tim Lo

Do We Become More Conservative As We Get Older?

Imogen speaks to her family members in an attempt to find out why the older generation are more conservative, and...

Six Months Of Challenge, Joy And The Occasional Cringe

As her time at Rife reached a close, Jazz reflects on what this incredible experience has meant to her.

On Having Children: Yay Or Nay?

Ailsa investigates different people's reasons for wanting sprogs or not.
Lifestyle / / Ailsa Fineron

How To Eat Two Christmas Dinners: Growing Up With Two Families At Christmas

Cai has grown up with separated parents and he has been thinking about what that's like around this festive season.
Lifestyle / / Cai Burton

Leelah Alcorn: Rest In Power

Jess Connett considers the death of trans teenager Leelah Alcorn, and looks at what impact a supportive environment can have...