The rebirth of remix albums: The influence of ‘BRAT’
Sophia Laxton-Kwok discusses the impact of BRAT as contemporary artists continue to release remix albums.
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Milk or sugar? The science-backed benefits of tea
If you are anything like me, having a cup of tea has become an integral part of your everyday life. Whether it’s to start your day, to keep you company as you study, or to help you wind down in the evening, drinking tea is widely practiced and even ritualised...
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Universities urged to preserve local identity and culture amid globalisation drive
Universities should retain their local identities and unique culture even as they become increasingly globalised, a group of vice-chancellors have said. Speaking at Times Higher Education (THE)’s World Academic Summit, university leaders emphasised the importance of balancing local priorities with global ambitions in a climate of increasing international competition. Retaining...
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Climate News: Wildlife officially recognised as vital to climate action
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress passed a resolution last week that officially recognises the role of wild animals as a potential natural solution to the climate crisis. The resolution calls for leaders and governments to include wild animals in international climate frameworks such as...
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Quick books: Reads you can juggle with a busy university schedule
With Term 1 on the brink, it may be difficult to get any reading (outside of your course) done. However, these short and sweet reads can help you explore different genres and styles without sacrificing massive amounts of time. Happy reading! Under 200 Pages Forster excellently comments on the issues...
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Year abroad: A very French welcome
It’s a well-known stereotype that French people love to protest. Like all stereotypes, some national clichés ring truer than others (Parisians might not actually be as rude as we think). But after having had all but one of my classes cancelled in my first week studying at Sciences Po Lyon,...
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A call to drums: Warwick BandSoc calls for support after £1,000 loss of equipment
Warwick BandSoc have issued an open call for support after members of their exec discovered that valuable equipment, worth over £1,000, has gone missing from their practice room.
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WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE!!! hits new heights: Smosh’s two-part special goes all in
Just when I thought WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE!!! had peaked, Smosh dropped not one but two back-to-back episodes, both of which somehow raised the bar. Titled Black Fog (Part 1 & 2), these episodes saw a rewinding of the clock to explore the events that started it all, and introduced...
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Will-o’-the-wisps: Mythical creatures or a science-backed trick?
Scientists at Stanford University may have uncovered the truth behind will-o’-the-wisps, which have been a scientific mystery for years. Will-o’-the-wisps, or ignis fatuus in Latin, have been associated with supernatural legends and myths, and are often seen in swamp areas or marshes. However, recent research by Richard Zare and his...
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Brilliant Beau Greaves downs Littler to reach world youth final
Young darts sensation Beau Greaves defeated fellow prodigy Luke Littler to progress to the final of the PDC World Youth Championship on Monday. Defying a huge 107.4 average from her opponent, the 21-year-old conjured an eleven-dart break of throw in the deciding leg to become the first-ever woman to reach...
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Prohibition and its legacy: What policymakers can learn
Cianan Sheekey discusses American Prohibition, its failures, and what we could learn from it to implement a tobacco ban.
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Growing calls for free higher education in UK as cost-of-living burdens continue
Calls are mounting for free university tuition in the UK following the government’s announcement that maintenance grants will be returning for some UK university students by 2029. The University of Portsmouth’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Graham Galbraith CBE, said that higher education “should be free for British people”. Prof Galbraith told BBC...
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Nxdia rules the world at the Hare and Hounds
Olmo Bellotti reviews the recent performance of Nxdia at Hare and Hounds, Birmingham.
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