Born in Sacramento, California, Greta Gerwig is an American filmmaker famous for her ability to write vibrant, complex and authentic female characters. Gerwig grew up in a middle-class family, attending an all-girls Catholic school, where her love for the arts began with her participation in theatre productions. She attended Barnard...
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Oliver Lambert reviews the record-breaking, heartfelt and hilarious British romcom
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As the seasons pass by and we’ve had our first few sunny days of the year, the summer trend cycle is slowly reawakening. In its wake is a wardrobe filled with unused clothes we swore we would wear. I have a quirky button-down skirt that I never wear and a...
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Bella Wheeler reviews Welly's upcoming debut album 'Big in the Suburbs'.
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Earlier this month, Manchester United announced their plans to construct a brand new stadium, aptly named New Trafford, as the “centrepiece of the regeneration of the Old Trafford area.” In recent times, the club’s historic Old Trafford venue has been subject to safety concerns and ridicule online, with videos circulating...
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Joshua Keeble and Lucy Gibbons comment on the recently announced Glastonbury line up.
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Severn Trent Water is building a new “mega tank” near Coventry which will help to prevent sewage from ending up in rivers during periods of high rainfall. The development, which will be large enough to store four million litres of water, will function by capturing combined sewer overflows (CSOs) that...
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Having just hit the halfway mark on my year abroad in Sweden, I have had a lot of time to reflect on my experience so far. From the cultural differences to the drastic changes in weather, these last six months have brought about a range of lifestyle changes for me....
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Cianan Sheekey explains Starmer's difficult role in the delicate balancing act with the US over international politics and trade.
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Sold to Amazon in 2013, Goodreads has an estimated 150 million users. In comparison, The StoryGraph has just 3.8 million. But in my opinion, it’s the far-superior platform. On an ethical level, Goodreads’ ownership by Amazon can be concerning, but the truly frightening thing is the god-awful interface you’re immediately...
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Imagine seeing yourself in the mirror for the first time. Imagine learning the alphabet for the first time. Imagine hearing music for the first time. You can’t, can you? Imagine living in an underground bunker with 39 other women, with no knowledge of the outside world, guarded by men who...
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In my opinion, the most recent Nobel Prize in Literature was a long time coming. After endless critical acclaim and countless awards, Kang finally received the highest award that literature has to offer. From her cult classic The Vegetarian, to more recent endeavours such as Greek Lessons, Kang explores real...
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Born in the Latin Quarter of Paris 1821, Charles Baudelaire has been declared one of the first modern poets. His connection with the Parisian setting became apparent in his youth. Despite formally studying law, Baudelaire devoted himself to the literary arts and the joys of Paris. His early adult years...
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