Is this the end for Marvel comic books?
Covid-19 isn't making things any easier for Marvel comic book sales, and Reece Goodall looks at how Disney may no longer have a place for them even after the pandemic ends
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The eternal beauty of spring
In a more creative piece, Fey Kapur explores the beauty of spring and how we can still enjoy its pleasures from the comfort of our homes.
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Meet Sabrina Ionescu, basketball’s next global superstar
When the virtual 2020 WNBA Draft took place in mid-April, there was little surprise as to who the New York Liberty would pick first. Ever since the point-guard Sabrina Ionescu returned to Oregon University for her senior year, many had her pencilled in as the top pick. And as expected,...
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The environmental cost of the fast-fashion industry
The fashion industry is the second largest polluting industry, accounting for 10% of the planet’s carbon emissions. With the relevance of the climate crisis, and the increasing collective need to protect the planet, fast fashion has been scrutinized for its environmental impacts and several people have made conscious decisions to...
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Lions and tigers and mullet hair, oh my: is ‘Tiger King’ a success or a train wreck?
Francesca Johnson reviews 'Tiger King', reflecting on the intrigue surrounding Joe Exotic, and whether the show is the perfect docu-series or a reality TV failure.
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‘Moving Out’ review: delivering on accessibility
Oliver Barsby reviews Moving Out!, praising this new chaotic co-op title for its accessibility and representation of all gamers.
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Private equity goes shopping?
Private equity firms have been making the news as the beneficiaries of the economic downturn caused by COVID-19. While the stock market has gone through a jarring decline, private equity may benefit from discounted buyouts of established businesses, such as Virgin Australia, as businesses are strapped for cash. As reported...
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Last Night I Watched: ’12 Years a Slave’
Ben Parsons tells us why 12 Years a Slave deserved its best picture win and why it is still a masterpiece in 2020, expertly portraying the brutality of the slave trade.
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Laura Marling’s ‘Song For Our Daughter’: motherhood, strength and vulnerability
Laura Marling provides all the complexities of womanhood in A Song for Our Daughter. The artist explores her self as a figurative mother, acclaimed song-writer and complicated soul on her poetic new album, which provides a safe space for both emotional strength and vulnerability.
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Ministers split over university bailout package
Ministers are reportedly split over providing a bailout package for universities.
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Remembering Donyale Luna: the first woman of colour on the cover of Vogue
As the first woman of colour to appear on the cover of British Vogue, Alex Ellis considers the cultural impact and legacy of Donyale Luna.
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Bundesliga: so much to play for following football’s return
The Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) confirmed last week that it is ready to allow the resumption of German professional football as soon as May 9. The DFL’s decision came after days of mounting speculation that the Bundesliga – the German top-flight – was set to become to the first major...
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University of Warwick kept data breach secret from students and staff
The University of Warwick’s administrative system was hacked last year, in a breach that was kept secret from staff and students.
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