Cambridge academic receives death threats after tweeting response to racist slogans
Dr Priyamvada Gopal, an academic in anglophone and related literature at Cambridge University, has been subject to death threats due to recent tweets.
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Northampton Town thrash Exeter City to secure promotion to League One
On a windy day in a deserted Wembley Stadium, it was Northampton Town who triumphed over Exeter City and secured promotion to League One. It was a match that epitomised the phrase ‘they simply wanted it more’. Northampton’s 4-0 victory was well-deserved. Northampton were, for many, the underdogs in these...
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A pawn in a bigger game: how is the government dealing with homeless individuals amidst the pandemic?
“It takes over my life. That’s literally all my life is – stressing over where I’m going to be.” Emily, 21, whilst being one of the 14,500 homeless individuals who was given temporary accommodation in a hotel as COVID-19 hit, highlights the constant anxiety that a homeless individual often feels....
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Why the ‘Switch Tax’ shouldn’t put you off ports
Finally, you can play The Witcher 3 in the bath.
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Shame on those who questioned free school meals
Lucy Martin condemns those questioning the free school meal scheme.
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RTJ4 review: the making of a modern protest album
RTJ4- rap duo Run The Jewels' fourth eponymous album- couldn't have been released at a more poignant time. Its discussions of racial inequality and social justice are delivered alongside the reemergence of the Black Lives Matter movement, making it a modern protest album.
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‘The Lovebirds’ is as forgettable as they come
Dominic Thornton review 'The Lovebirds', the new Netflix original film from the director of 'The Big Sick'
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We are what we read: diversifying and decolonising our reading lists
In support of the Black Lives Matter movement, Francesca Johnson recommends us some important reads, noting how we must learn from and discuss these books, rather than simply adding them to our reading lists.
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The #VogueChallenge: a spotlight on the magazine industry’s shocking lack of diversity
After the #VogueChallenge exploded in popularity across social media, Hannah Drew considers what the trend highlighted in terms of an industry lacking in diversity.
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Liverpool’s success is rooted in getting small details right
After Chelsea’s win over Manchester City, the inevitable was confirmed: Liverpool ended their 30-year drought to become champions once again. Much is made of Jurgen Klopp’s man-management, but that alone is not enough to win a title. Tactically, Klopp’s side have been impeccable this season. Ostensibly Liverpool line-up in a...
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Behavioural scientists reimagine the online world
‘Fake news’ is one of the buzzwords of our politics. When conspiracy theories and incorrect information is increasingly spread by social media networks, we should ask how they operate – what algorithms determine what we see and, in some cases, believe? The lack of transparency is a worrying development in...
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‘The Salisbury Poisonings’: the BBC’s depiction of the 2018 Novichok scandal
Molly Powell reviews the BBC drama 'The Salisbury Poisonings', praising the depiction of emotion, innocence, but also strength of character in both public service workers and the everyday person.
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What lockdown has taught me
After three months of living in lockdown, Johnny Jenkins reflects on what he has learned and how much he has grown.
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