Despite the famous rhyme ‘Remember remember the fifth of November’, many people seem to be forgetting this date. Despite a few displays of fireworks and bonfires, Bonfire Night seems to be losing its relevance and place in society. But why are celebrations of Guy Fawkes Night gradually dwindling and dying out? However, a key reason for the decline in the prevalence of Bonfire Night events is the environmental consequences...
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The rise in the use of streaming services over the last couple of decades has created a TV culture that allows us to binge an entire show in a weekend – or a day, if you’re ambitious. However, many streaming platforms have recently started to return to the days of...
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After holding the position for 37 years, Dame Anna Wintour’s decision to appoint Chloe Malle as the new Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue has sparked controversy. This follows accusations that Malle, the daughter of actor Candice Bergen and Louis Malle, a French film director, is a “nepo baby”. The critics who...
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Abbie Fox discusses rising vape and nicotine pouch use and the urgent need for stronger regulation
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In Austin, Max Verstappen narrowed the gap between himself and the two McLarens in the Drivers’ Championship considerably. With Hamilton placing third in Qualifying, the Mexican GP was set up to be chaotic before it had even begun. It certainly didn’t disappoint, with the intense battle between Hamilton and Verstappen...
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Abbie Fox discusses whether GDP, the most prevalent indicator of economic performance is outdated in the 21st century
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Although many people may prefer listening to their news rather than reading it, I have always been on the side which favours physical media. However, the consumption rates of not just tangible media but even of televised news are dropping, as more people turn to both national and student podcasts...
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Many of us are familiar with the common practice of ghost-writing, even if it is often not fully appreciated. Ghost-writing entails someone writing work which credits someone else as the author, usually involving interviews between the two parties to discuss content, and it is more prevalent than most people realise....
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Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby has been one of my favourite books for years, so I jumped at the chance to watch it at the London Coliseum. Directed by Marc Bruni, this musical adaptation did a fantastic job of capturing the emotional turmoil which lies at the heart of the...
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For many Ferrari fans, hearing Hamilton’s dejected appraisal of his performance after the Hungarian Grand Prix was nothing short of painful. It follows a disappointing weekend, where he qualified 12th and failed to place any higher during the race in early August. This marks the fourth time Hamilton has found...
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The human interest in the miniature seems to stem from a natural and potentially biological predisposition to finding small things cute. Puppies, babies, even toys and stuffed animals are often labelled as adorable. Let’s take a look at how this fascination with the miniature translates into the art world. Alongside...
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F1: The Movie is an adrenaline-packed summer blockbuster, well-timed to encourage further engagement with Formula One, which has already gained more traction over the past few years. However, its focus on the sport brings expectations of realism which Hollywood has not necessarily realised. The film stars Brad Pitt as Sonny...
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With the recent launch of Tesla’s robotaxis, the safety of self-driving cars has been called into question once again. Despite research suggesting that autonomous vehicles can be safer than human-driven cars, these new Tesla taxis highlight the limitations of driverless vehicles. After Tesla’s robotaxis were tested in Austin, Texas on...
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