Glastonbury: the woman behind the UK’s greatest music festival
After Glastonbury Festival was cancelled this year, we take a look at the progressive changes installed by Emily Eavis, the woman behind the iconic festival.
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The invisible victims of coronavirus
While everyone is at risk of coronavirus, one group of people is suffering even more: migrants.
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Madeleine McCann is a symbol of both hope and failure
Every couple of years or so, the same pictures of a three-year-old girl show up in the media. Yes, Madeleine McCann has resurfaced again with new theories, new players, but the same public reaction. Forgive me if I’m a bit sceptical, but I don’t think we’re going to find her....
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University of the South Pacific in crisis after vice-chancellor suspended amid financial irregularity allegations
Vice-chancellor Pal Ahluwalia was suspended, and subsequently reinstated, after he alleged widespread financial irregularities at the University of the South Pacific.
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Are writers’ most popular novels a blessing or a curse?
Samantha Ellam looks at writers such as J.K Rowling and Suzanne Collins and whether the success of their main series will always overshadow their new work
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MLS must oversee perfect restart for North American sport
Major League Soccer (MLS) is set to return on 8 July at ESPN’s Wide World Sports Complex in Florida, with all 26 clubs participating in a World Cup-style tournament. The MLS is Back Tournament was announced just a fortnight ago, but concerns regarding the rate of Covid-19 infection in Florida...
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UK Universities reveal plans to accommodate for international students that will need to self-isolate
UK universities are changing traditional styles of learning to accommodate overseas students when term starts this autumn.
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Remembering Stonewall: how are Pride and BLM linked?
June is Pride month, where the LGBTQ+ community comes together to celebrate their identities and community across the world. This is usually done through street parades and other celebrations. But this year has been adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic and people kept at home for public safety. However, this...
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Has JK Rowling ruined ‘Harry Potter’?
In reference to JK Rowling's recent transphobic tweets, Emma Wilkes offers an insightful article on whether we can separate the art from the artist
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The history of Pride Month: remembering Stonewall
In celebration of Pride Month, Darcey Edkins looks back at the history of the Stonewall riots and their significance.
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Locked out of Europe again, what is wrong with Arsenal?
What is wrong with Arsenal? Over the last 15 years of loyal support, I have repeatedly found myself asking this question and unable to find any answers. What’s worse is that the issues at Arsenal are becoming increasingly complex as they continue to fester throughout the club. I write this...
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How are trans rights under threat in Hungary?
Just weeks after the LGBT community celebrated Germany’s ban on conversion therapy for minors, the fight for their rights suffered a major setback. On 19th May, the Hungarian government, led by Viktor Orban, voted in favour of a bill that now makes it impossible for an individual to change their...
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‘Shape’ initiative aims to promote arts, humanities and social sciences
A national rebranding drive to promote the arts, humanities and social sciences, named ‘Shape’, is being set up this week by the London School of Economics (LSE), the British Academy and Arts Council England (ACE).
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