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The Wellness Edit: yoga vs pilates

Yoga and pilates are both celebrated forms of fitness which engage the whole body. They both offer participants a workout that is often less harsh on the body than lifting heavy weights or high-intensity cardio. However, understanding the difference between the two is important for recognising which might help you...
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By , Apr. 10, 2025

The Women of Christopher Nolan

Ever since his feature film debut in 1998, Christopher Nolan – in spite of numerous critical and commercial successes – has often been scrutinised for his treatment of female characters. Across a 27 year career, not a single film in Nolan’s filmography features a female protagonist, with women often relegated...
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By , Apr. 9, 2025

Spring fashion trends

Daffodils and snowdrops are now in full bloom, the birds are chirping, and the sun has finally appeared after what felt like a never-ending winter. Spring is a time for new beginnings, going on walks through parks, and having drinks with friends out in a warm pub garden. As England...
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By , Apr. 9, 2025

The power of the SU President: A role in flux?

As students await results, following a “procedural irregularity”, it’s worth asking the extent to which the SU president holds power, and what exactly their responsibilities are. Tasked with representing 29,000 students, the president plays a key role in lobbying the university management, securing SU funding, shaping policies, and overseeing SU...
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By , Apr. 9, 2025

How far would you go? The chaos of passion tourism

How far would you go… to watch second-rate football at great financial expense? Quite far, actually. The trend of “passion tourism” is only on the rise. Last year, Mastercard’s annual travel trends report found that, “memorable events are driving travel trends, whether it is for concerts or sporting events”. Indeed,...
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By , Apr. 8, 2025