There are many things about The Traitors that set it apart from other reality-TV formats. Firstly, its cast of complete unknowns, who bring an authenticity that stars who know how to play to the cameras would be incapable of. Secondly, the fact that we are omniscient viewers gives us a...
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Farmers from across Warwickshire flocked to Leamington Spa on 25 January to protest against the government’s proposed ‘family farm tax’ in a 50-strong tractor convoy. The farmers drove from Warwick to Leamington Spa, making their pilgrimage down the Parade and past the town hall, before handing out flyers and talking...
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In an eventful weekend for Arsenal Football Club, two red cards in as many days for both senior teams resulted in opposing 1-0 score lines. On Saturday 25th January, eighteen-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly’s first senior dismissal just before the half time whistle sparked major controversy online. Riccardo Calafiori’s second Premier League...
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TikTok remains a diverse platform that caters to many different types of videos and tastes. One popular type is edits, which were established when the app began. An ‘edit’ is a compiled collection of videos and photos cut and pasted to specific music and accompanied by pulsating lights in a...
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When Luigi Mangione’s chiselled jawline first graced the collective consciousness of the internet, it wasn’t in a Calvin Klein or luxury fragrance advert, but on grainy security footage accompanied by an announcement from the NYPD (New York City Police Department). The Ivy League-educated 26-year-old was arrested for the murder of...
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Thinkers have grappled with the question of what defines humanity for centuries. Are we naturally virtuous or vicious? Enlightened or ignorant? Beyond this debate, another question comes to light: how does technology change the way we view ourselves? As we develop more sophisticated tools, our perception of self changes, along...
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Cardiff University, the largest university in Wales, has declared their plans to get rid of 400 academic staff, which is almost 10% of its employees. Additionally, it plans to cut subjects such as nursing, music, modern languages, ancient history, and religion and theology. Due to the university’s financial status, Vice-Chancellor...
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Universities Minister Jacqui Smith has rejected “blank cheque” government funding for higher education, instead warning the cash-strapped sector against “complacency”. Baroness Smith, the Minister of State for Skills, suggested that tuition fees will remain the primary source of higher education funding, in a speech delivered at an event by the...
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Ilona Maher has been described by some as Wonder Woman. She is an Olympic Bronze medallist, rugby player, influencer, and Masters’ graduate. Her presence off the rugby pitch has brought so much to the women’s game, catapulting it into mainstream media, and to the screens of young girls and women...
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Self-care and wellness routines are becoming widespread and discussed all over social media. There is plenty of discourse about the ‘best’ way to spend a night in, with extensive steps and lots of products. However, at-home spa days can be simple and affordable, they should prioritise calmness and relaxation, a...
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Gemma Rice reviews the critically acclaimed Indian drama
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A UCL student has been accused of drugging and raping 10 women, and faces 35 charges for crimes said to have taken place between September 2019 and May 2023. Zhenhao Zou is facing the Inner London Crown Court and is denying all the 35 charges he faces. The 27-year-old PhD student’s...
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The United Kingdom finds itself at a crossroads, caught between two defining priorities: cementing its status as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and fulfilling its long-standing green energy commitments. As the government ramps up its AI ambitions, concerns grow that this technological push could undermine the nation’s environmental...
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