Cinema, that magical realm where lives like ours are writ large, has had its fair share of star-crossed lovers over the years. From childhood sweethearts regrouping as changed people to career aspirations impeding romantic connections, many on-screen romances have featured heartache as a central facet of love. The films featured...
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Vaping has emerged as a new contentious issue for its damaging health and environmental impacts. The sale of disposable electronic cigarettes has been banned in Belgium from 1 January, with a ban on outdoor smoking in Milan coming into force on the same day. Australia restricted the sale of all...
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Do not be deceived by an almost bare set and the gentle hum of Radiohead and Pink Floyd, this Lord of the Flies production is a spectacular, visionary masterpiece. And it has been a long time in the works. First appealing (unsuccessfully) to Warwick University Drama Society (WUDS) two years...
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Ahead of Valentine's Day, Sumanyu Tonapi discusses ongoing trends within the global cut flowers market.
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Pyper Levingstone takes us through the perfect playlist for Valentine's Day.
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Over half of young people aged between 13 and 27 are in favour of the UK being ruled by a dictatorship, new research has revealed. The ‘Gen Z: Trends, Truth and Trust’ report, conducted by Channel 4, found that 52% of surveyed Gen Z individuals believed the UK would be...
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Abigail Mableson discusses the best anti-love anthems.
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As we continue to live in an era of so-called ‘post-truth’ politics, where people are struggling more and more to believe who speaks the truth in dizzying discourse, a powerful figure has emerged in Britain; an invisible wind attempting to topple over the proverbial table of British politics. Elon Musk,...
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It’s the lie that we all tell ourselves: we’ll spend the holidays catching up on lectures, revising, working on assignments, or even reading ahead for the next term. But after ten weeks of lectures and coursework, with everyone around you getting in the holiday spirit in December, it can be...
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After years of Valentine’s Day being centred around couples and romantic love, women are now reclaiming this holiday for themselves and their friends. Galentine’s Day, while still a relatively new concept, is a wonderful way to spend February 14, whether you’re in a committed relationship, still playing the field, or...
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Your cat (probably) isn’t navigating a situationship, but they’re no stranger to heartache. From crow funeral practices to whale grieving rituals, Martin Day examines the wide range of evidence that animals, like humans, will suffer from heartache this Valentine's Day.
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As we approach February the 14th, it’s nice to think about the Valentine’s traditions we enjoy with a loved one, including the all-important food. Valentine’s Day brings a plethora of tasty meals and snacks, from oysters to chocolate and steak to cheesecake, but their production is less enjoyable for the...
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Valentine’s Day: the annual day to check out everybody’s relationships on Instagram whilst indulging in overpriced chocolates and avoiding too much PDA (public display of affection). Everywhere you turn, there’s a smitten couple holding hands and deep in love despite last night’s argument about who didn’t text who back. Meanwhile,...
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