Sex Education, the new Netflix comedy, is a splendid delight with an optimistically refreshing view of love and relationships in the teen drama genre. The show’s premise seems outlandish; it focuses on the character Otis (Asa Butterfield), a socially inept virgin whose overbearing mother is a sex therapist. Otis...
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Christmas for many families is a time of wholesome traditions – family walks, food and games. However, there is one festive tradition in particular that leaves a bitter taste in the mouth – the ‘sport’ of fox hunting. For decades, a Boxing Day hunt has been a traditional event amongst...
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It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is a notoriously offensive and crass show. Its unflinching portrayal of subjects such as racism, sexism and homophobia, addressed in a comedic manner, forces audiences to face the harsh realities of 20th century life. However, no topic has been approached with an interpretative dance sequence...
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Almost everybody who loves TV has a favourite holiday special that makes them think of the magic of Christmas. The festive period is full of traditions such as food, films and music, not to mention themed episodes of our favourite shows. However, just what is the appeal of episodes centred...
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Disney, the multimedia conglomerate studio, is a name synonymous with fantasy and childhood. However, I am losing faith in their ability to bring dreams to life with their endless factory rehashing of popular films, seemingly only in the name of money. Please Disney, stop with the live action remakes. In...
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Barns Courtney is an up-and-coming indie-rock artist whose best-known songs include ‘Fire’, ‘Glitter and Gold’ and ‘99’. Courtney’s deep vocals and edgy instrumentals make him a familiar name on Spotify’s playlists and, after embarking on his first UK and Europe tour, he is sure to become a big name. Courtney’s...
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Cats are arguably the most independent of all house pets, and research suggests they domesticated themselves.
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For many, the end of term 1 means stressing over tenancy agreements, evaluating which friends you tolerate the most, and signing over your soul to a landlord. I decided, however, to move back to campus in my third year – and it’s the best decision I’ve made at university so...
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Alternative rock band Imagine Dragons have recently released their fourth studio album, entitled Origins. After a strong effort in their previous album Evolve (what I deem to be very much hit-and-miss), I was apprehensive in the advent of Origins that the band I loved so much would have changed their...
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Halloween is the perfect time of year to indulge in all things supernatural and spooky’ whether you’re a sceptic or a believer, there are plenty of places in the UK fraught with activity from the otherworldly. Here’s a list of some of the most haunted places in the UK, most...
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Five of our writers make the case for the show that they enjoy re-watching the most. Which of these shows do you like best?
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Mitigating circumstances can often feel like a dirty phrase, a cop-out for students who can’t achieve the grades they need and thus require extra consideration. As somebody who has to applied for mitigating after a difficult year, I feel as though I am a failure. For those unfamiliar with the...
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Drinking games are an essential part of university life, and over your course of three years, you’ll learn the rules to a wide variety of games with only one essential component – to get drunk. As with most games, the rules change from place to place and the exact history...
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