“Why are you a billionaire?”: The necessity and authenticity of charity in Hollywood
Zara Siddiqui examines the art of philanthropy in the music industry and beyond.
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Ghost of Yotei: what makes a good open-world game?
After being completely absorbed in the world of Ghost of Yotei (GoY) since its release, I can confidently say it is the perfect sequel to its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima (GoT). The combat is more diverse, owing to the multitude of weapons the protagonist Atsu can use, as opposed to...
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Pursuit of greatness: The best actors of the decade (so far)
Since 2020, the film industry has undergone drastic change, altering what constitutes a ‘good’ actor, so which actors have exceeded mere talent and demonstrated genuine influence so far this decade? Timothée Chalamet: He was already a familiar face before the decade began thanks to his breakout role in 2017’s Call...
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The Louvre was robbed and we loved it
It was on Sunday, October 19, in broad daylight, that a group of scoundrels managed to rob the world-famous Louvre. Passing through a first-floor window under heavy surveillance, they secured over £78 million worth of historic jewels in just seven minutes. A sapphire tiara, a necklace, and a single earring...
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What does Gaza have to do with the climate crisis?
On Monday 6 October, having been illegally intercepted and detained by Israeli forces after an attempt break the siege on Gaza, Greta Thunberg and other activists onboard the Sumud Flotilla arrived in Athens. Despite reports of the activists’ mistreatment under Israeli detention, Thunberg insisted in her first public address...
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Should fireworks be banned due to their environmental risks?
Fireworks are loved by so many people as a sign of celebration and a vibrant way to kickstart their new year. Yet as the infamous firework season approaches, could it finally be time to start reevaluating these environmentally harmful light shows? The origin of fireworks dates back over 2000 years...
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Climate News: Labour’s Energy Secretary Ed Miliband pledges permanent end to fracking
As of 1 October 2025, Ed Miliband, the current energy secretary under Keir Starmer’s Labour government, has promised to permanently ban the practice of fracking in the UK at the “earliest opportunity.” This pledge comes little more than a month after Reform UK’s deputy leader Richard Tice promised that the...
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Climate News: Kemi Badenoch vows to repeal the Climate Change Act
The Conservative opposition leader, Kemi Badenoch, has pledged to repeal the 2008 Climate Change Act should her party win the next general election. This marks a radical shift in the rhetoric of UK environmental policy over the past decade. The Climate Change Act was initially passed by Labour Prime Minister...
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Sofia Camara on ‘Healing Hearts’: All things songwriting, touring, and her new EP ‘Hard To Love’
Jessie Hartley interviewing Sofia Camara discusses songwriting, touring and her EP 'Hard To Love'
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‘Chaotic, fun, and unapologetic’: Meet XO, the hottest new girl group on the British music scene
Mary Kehoe talks to the members of British girl-group, XO, about their singles 'Lovesick' and 'Real Friends'.
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Browning leaves: An autumn playlist
Seraphine Pearson provides eight tracks that need to be added to your autumn playlist.
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The greatest horror trilogy you’ve never heard of: The Apocalypse Trilogy
Ben Lenaghan shares what makes John Carpenter's trilogy of films so compelling
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In defence of the ad hominem ‘fallacy’
An online trend that’s been infuriating me lately is the smug overuse of so-called ‘logical fallacies’. You know the type. Those short-form pseudo-intellectuals who, much to your horror, spout second-hand philosophy behind a ring light in a rented bedroom, sandwiched between your daily dose of ‘brain rot’ content. They love...
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