Author out of the spotlight: the legacy of J.D. Salinger
Luke Chapman looks at the extraordinary legacy of one of America's finest writers.
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“There’s darkness within all of us, but it’s nothing to be scared or ashamed of”: an interview with Squid
Erin Lewis in conversation with Squid's Andrew Leadbetter.
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Taskmaster series 15 review: the most fun show on TV?
Oh, to be in Alex Horne’s head. This wizard of our screens can conjure up more strange, curious and complicated tasks than previously thought imaginable. Unchain locks using numbers from the Periodic Table derived from Jelly Babies? Yes. Rotate a pulper wheel as many turns as possible before you smash...
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The loot box epidemic
The video game industry is facing its largest adversary to date: Lootboxes. Petr Malásek believes it has been with us for a long time, with no action being done.
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‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3’ finds beauty in imperfection
Half a decade ago, the world witnessed James Gunn’s dramatic fall from grace when offensive tweets resurfaced, leading to his firing by Disney. Gunn was seemingly relegated to the sidelines, whilst his brainchild, the beloved group of miscreants, were slated to return for a third Guardians of the Galaxy film...
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The importance of celebrating culture through clothing
Having lived in India for most of my life, I admit I didn’t think too deeply about clothing as a medium to embrace my culture until I came to the UK. Looking back, the clothing I saw daily was an embodiment of my culture: whether it was my school uniform,...
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Tina Turner obituary: the world wept as revolutionary R&B soul singer passed at 83
Taylor Green reflects on the career of soul icon Tina Turner after her passing at 83 years of age.
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Succession’s obsession with suffering
After premiering inside The British Museum on March 23rd, Succession’s fourth and final season has come to a close. The Emmy-winning show is currently in the conversation for being one of the best shows on TV and, alongside The White Lotus, can also be credited for the surge in ‘Old...
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A conversation with Gregory Ebbs: the truth beyond the boardroom
T he Apprentice has always been a guilty pleasure of mine. It is a series like no other. The BBC never fails to deliver us with an hour of chaos, defined by the iconic characters it enlists to fight it out for Lord Sugar’s investment each week. Series 17 was no...
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Taking a look at failure
It’s hardly unusual, I suppose, to be heading into term three as a uni student and having the fear of failure in the back of your mind. It’s inevitable, at some point in our lives, that we will fail – be it in exams, job interviews, sports, or games. Take...
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BEEF’s meaty drama sets industry standard
Steven Yeun, main star and executive producer of BEEF, was right on the mark when he said “there’s nothing really more intimate than fighting.” And so, despite their best efforts, Danny and Amy’s grotesque revenge odyssey ultimately brings them together. It’s an intimacy that pierces through our shared congealed layers...
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Top tips to prepare for your year abroad work placement
Before moving to Montpellier nearly a year ago, my knowledge of living in France as a foreigner extended only as far as brief holidays and watching Emily in Paris. Clueless and anxious, I flew over less than a week after my 2nd-year exams finished and soon became acquainted with the...
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Everyone is thin and no one is happy
In many ways the 2022 Met Gala was centred around Kim Kardashian. While other celebrities displayed ostentatious costumes crafted by haute couture designers, Kim Kardashian opted for a different route. Despite the theme being “In America: An Anthology of Fashion”, with a focus on The Gilded Age, Kim Kardashian decided...
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