A Day of Mourning
In his latest poem, Keith Mulopo laments England's defeat at the Euros and finds resolution in remembering what matters most.
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‘Love Island’ and the appeal of blondes
With Love Island's emphasis on 'types', Reece Goodall dives into the allure of blonde hair.
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The album that encapsulates The Byrds: ‘Fifth Dimension’ at 55
Bastions of classic rock, The Byrds' third album 'Fifth Dimension' turns 55. Keith Mulopo expresses how 5D epitomises the band's shortcomings as a studio band, making a classic Byrds album "forever illusory".
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A toxic industry: the scale of sexual abuse of female popstars
After Lady Gaga shared her story of sexual abuse in the music industry, Amoy Daley examines the scale of the problem at large.
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Carl Nassib: the NFL’s first active player to come out as gay
“I just wanted to take a quick moment to say: I’m gay. I’ve been meaning to do this for a while now but I finally feel comfortable enough to get it off my chest,” said Nassib via Instagram. On Monday 21 June, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Nassib came out as...
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NFTs: a bubble going to burst?
Niall Hawkins delves into the NFT craze and what this means for the art world.
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DC ‘Dark Nights: Death Metal’ OST review: mighty and atmospheric
Emma Wilkes reviews the soundtrack to DC's Dark Nights: Death Metal comic series, packed full of the biggest names in rock and metal.
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Novak Djokovic wins his sixth Wimbledon and 20th Grand Slam
World number one Novak Djokovic has won his sixth Wimbledon title and his 20th Grand Slam, putting him level with rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. He demonstrated that he is the best in a battle with the first-time Italian finalist Matteo Berrettini, the Serbian player fighting for every point...
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The difference between continuing, finishing, and rewriting the work of deceased authors
Sidney Pycroft explores the practice of continuing, finishing, and rewriting the work of deceased authors, and explains what's wrong with writers taking the ideas of others, even if they've got the permission of the author's estate.
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University leaders assert that online teaching is here to stay
Keeping elements of online teaching will benefit student learning, university leaders in Wales have said.
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The tragedy of virginity testing: cases are on the rise
Hamza Fareed Malik explores the tragedy that is virginity testing, expressing its dire consequences and scientific insignificance.
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Football creates lasting legacies for host cities
Despite England's loss at the final of the Euros, choruses of ‘it’s coming home’ ringing out from beer gardens and pubs across England are still echoing in our minds. Yet football has become a truly global game and now contributes sizeably to tourism across the world. While this year’s Euros took on an alternative hosting arrangement, with games spread across multiple venues throughout Europe, the hosting of international tournaments can be both a blessing and a burden on the home nation.
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Tyler, the Creator’s ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ is a showboating of a musician at the very height of his powers
Jack McRae reviews the newest album from Tyler, the Creator.
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