Last spring my family and I were gathered at the kitchen table moments away from tucking into a hearty Sunday brunch. Before I could wedge the corner of a raspberry jam smothered croissant into my gaping mouth, a red bushy tail entered my peripheral vison. A family of three foxes eagerly emerged from under the garden decking, proceeding to saunter along the garden path, leaping one by one over the fence into our neighbour’s garden. Disregarding the ensemble of delicate breakfast pastries, we collectively stood aghast at the kitchen windows. Interjecting the shocked silence, I declared ‘it looks like were...
Why are vinyl sales increasing?
The vinyl business is booming. In fact, it’s more than booming, it’s breaking records. The sales of vinyl records in the UK in 2020 are the highest since the 90s. We explore the reasons why.
Review: Zack Snyder’s Justice League
After a long and persistent fan campaign, Zack Snyder’s Justice League has finally been released in a cut that is just over four hours.
Tir na nOg: The concerns of a returning immigrant
If you’ve ever been a confused immigrant not knowing where to stand in the shifting sands of modernity, you’ll relate to this piece. If you haven’t… well good for you and I’m jealous.
Operation Varsity Blues: Big universities, broken systems
In a new Netflix documentary, Chris Smith explores the broken US college system which facilitated the fraudulent admissions of dozens of wealthy American students into universities.
Skirts, sunhats and slogan tees: Nine summer staples
With summer approaching soon, it’s important to get our wardrobes ready for the change in season. In preparation, we’ve curated a look book of summer wardrobe staples.
City University’s vote for or against IHRA antisemitism
Voting for or against City University of London’s rejection of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) antisemitism definition commenced on 30 March and will end on the 25 at 4pm.
Piers Morgan and Meghan Markle: The war on words
Piers Morgan leaves Good Morning Britain after a heated argument with co-presenter, Alex Beresford over Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s interview with Oprah Winfrey. But was it right for him to leave?
What the Cancellation of the Sarah Everard Vigil Meant for Women
The disappearance and death of Sarah Everard has sent shock waves through the Met and across wider society, sparking conversations about the safety of women in the UK, after women were denied the right to hold a vigil in her memory. It was the first week of March that a missing person’s poster started to circulate on social media with no attention from elsewhere. It was six days after being last seen, that a Metropolitan police officer was arrested in connection with the disappearance of Sarah Everard. On March 3, Sarah Everard was walking home via Clapham Common, from a...
Childhood nostalgia: The best Jacqueline Wilson books
From Tracy Beaker to Lola Rose, Jacqueline Wilson knows how to keep readers gripped with dramatic storylines and disturbing plot twists. We round up the very best of her books.
Nowruz: Celebrating the Iranian new year
With the Iranian new year falling on the first day of spring (March 21) and entering the year 1400, Arts & Culture Editor Sahar explores the country's history and celebrations.
Why we need Riot Grrl more than ever before
Riot Grrl began as a feminist movement in the early 90s. In a society where inequality still exists, it’s important to honour past movements and strive to embed them in our everyday lives to build a better world.