‘A Trapped Summer’: a short poem
Biju Singh shares a beautiful poem about the pains of a summer lost to coronavirus.
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15 years on: what have we learnt from the Human Genome Project?
“Revolutionise the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of most, if not all, human diseases”. This is how Bill Clinton described the significance of genome sequencing in 2000. However, it’s 20 years since then and none of us carry around a genome card or have doctors asking to see your genome when...
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Crime may have dropped significantly, but it has been savagely innovated
Ollie Birchall discusses how, though the pandemic has brought out the best in many, criminals are despicably capitalising on the circumstances.
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Students facing financial hardship amid the coronavirus pandemic
An increasing number of university students are asking for financial support from their universities during the COVID-19 lockdown period.
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The Eurozone might be edging towards failure
The Coronavirus Crisis has hit Europe hard, and the continent didn’t exactly start from a strong position. France, Spain and Italy came into this crisis with near double-digit unemployment, large public debt and low economic growth. The latter two also have brewing political disasters with populist left-wing and right-wing coalitions...
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Spotlight On: Rosalia
The next up-and-coming star to recieve the Spotlight focus is Rosalía: a Latin-raised and Flamenco-trained performer, her passionate adaptation of tradition with urban styles make her one to watch.
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Places of worship are divine tourist destinations
Places of worship are rarely seen as main tourist attractions, especially for students. Zofia Swiatek makes the case for why we should include them in our holiday itineraries.
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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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