Is GDP outdated in the 21st century?
Abbie Fox discusses whether GDP, the most prevalent indicator of economic performance is outdated in the 21st century
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Abbie Fox
Podcast vs Paper
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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The Ghost in the Margins
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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Review: The Great Gatsby at the London Coliseum
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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Hungarian Grand Prix: Hamilton expresses frustrations after ‘useless’ performance
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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Mini masterpieces: The craze of micro-art and miniatures
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’ – blockbuster of the summer?
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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Tesla’s rogue robotaxis call the safety of self-driving vehicles into question
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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Austrian Grand Prix: Norris prevails in chaotic race
The Austrian GP was predicted to be intense, and it certainly lived up to expectations. The chaos began as early as Carlos Sainz’s retirement before the first lap, and saw Lando Norris take first place in the 11th race of the season. Sainz was unable to start the race, with...
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The rise in ‘influencer’ podcasts
In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in the number of influencers branching out into podcasts. Although only 22% of internet users spend some of their time listening to podcasts, an overwhelming 92.7% of these internet users are on some form of social media. This places influencers in...
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Sun-soaked cinematic fashion
Although they can be overlooked at times, fashion choices are an integral part of films, often bearing a strong influence on not just film visuals, but also their narratives. Wardrobe choices are clear expressions of character and identity, enabling costume designers to harness fashion choices to highlight certain aspects of...
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Fashion as art: The art of curating the Costume Institute:
This year’s Met Gala, hosted on May 5 2025, raised a record-breaking $31 million for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. The Costume Institute is an integral part of fashion, playing a role in both showcasing and influencing fashion trends. The Met Gala, formally called The Costume Institute Benefit,...
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FIA announce further regulations on flexi-wings after constructor concerns
The FIA, the governing body for motorsport around the world, is further clamping down on the bodywork flexibility of F1 cars, with the regulations announced having the potential to impact the F1 grid and driver rankings. A wing’s flexibility affects the aerodynamics of the car; it can reduce drag on...
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