An introduction to the Coventry music scene: A reinvigorated ‘grassroots’ culture
Jack Thompson and Beth Meachem introduce five distinct music venues located in Coventry.
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Will’s Word On Warwick: Leading without reading – The ultimate seminar guide
We’ve all been there. Sat in a seminar, not having done the reading for reasons that were totally understandable and largely out of your control – now you’re left staring down the barrel of 50 inescapable minutes of awkward silence, desperate guesswork, and frantic evasion, coupled with the very real...
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Autumnal reading: A reading list for the fall season
After the scorching heat of the summer, many people (such as myself) eagerly look forward to cooler, cosier weather. Some may find the later months of the year to be gloomy or even depressing, but I believe that there is a lot of beauty to be found in this new...
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They’ve got tricks up their sleeve: Surprising celebrity sidequests
Do you have hobbies you want to pursue but keep putting off? This one’s for you. Some of the world’s biggest stars are refusing to stick to just one passion. Of course, it helps when you’ve got the time and money of a superstar, but the underlying message is clear:...
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How well-educated are we about the climate crisis?
The pressure is on for young people to sort out the climate crisis. According to Mental Health UK, climate anxiety affects 70% of 16–29-year-olds to some degree, compared to 59% of 50-69-year-olds. Young people will be affected by the impacts of climate change more severely and for a larger proportion...
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Climate News: Backlash as Rachel Reeves threatens to strip back environmental protections to speed up developments
In a bid to accelerate infrastructure building and boost the economy, the Chancellor of the Exchequer is drafting a new reform bill that would make it increasingly difficult for wildlife concerns to delay developments. Green groups argue that the government’s planning reforms break manifesto promises to protect and restore the...
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Climate News: International Youth Day sheds light on how young people are driving climate action
12 August each year marks International Youth Day (IYD), a day to celebrate how young activists around the globe are advocating for change. The theme for this year’s IYD was ‘Local Youth Actions for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Beyond’, aiming to highlight how young people are driving community-driven...
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Junior driver Fionn McLaughlin in touching distance of F4 title
With the British F4 season coming to an end, 17-year-old junior driver Fionn McLaughin remarks that winning at Brand Hatch would “mean everything” to him. The Red Bull driver from Northern Ireland currently leads the championship with a 61.5 lead, with three races in between him and the F4 title....
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The perfect television and film guide to autumn
The last day of summer has come and gone, shorts-lovers have had their time in the sun, and now it’s finally time for crunchy leaves, hot chocolate, and thick jumpers as we gear up for the autumn season. Of course, with this comes not only warm aesthetics with hues of...
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From a Senior Year journal to my first book: The journey of Cider Tea
Many people journal, but how many of those journals become books? In my Senior Year of high school back in Erbil, Iraq, I began journaling my Senior Year, after my friend suggested it. It was meant to be a short-lived habit, something to stop once exams approached; however, I carried...
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Might is right: The success of Reform UK and the rise of nationalism in Britain
On 13 September, a group of almost 150,000 gathered in Central London for the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally, led by nationalist activist and commentator Tommy Robinson. This was a flashpoint spectacle in a year marked by bitter division, sparked by the UK’s immigration policy. Large-scale demonstrations have taken place in...
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Can video games help us build healthy habits?
According to the NHS’s Live Well Advice Page, healthy living includes a balanced diet, good sleep, and exercise. But could video games help us actually achieve those goals? Note: for the sake of well-roundedness, I’ll also include good mental health as a part of healthy living. (Probably one of the most...
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The Petri Dish – Through the looking glass: The case for mirror life
Hold your hands out in front of you, with your palms facing upwards. Notice how your hands are mirror images of each other? Therefore, if you then place them one on top of the other, they will not overlap perfectly (they are considered ‘non-superimposable’). These conditions are what defines a...
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