The 2024 Mercury Prize nominations are out: Charli xcx set to win amid a diverse lineup of musical innovation and talent
Abigail Mableson discusses the albums shortlisted for the much-coveted Mercury Prize 2024.
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Simone Biles: a golden legacy at the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics, whilst a celebration of all nations and their sporting capability, has notably been a slam dunk success for the ever-powerful and culturally hyped Team USA. From teen tennis player Coco Gauff and global basketball legend Lebron James leading the Team USA boat in patriotic style in...
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Pop stars reign supreme this summer, as movie stars lose their cinematic spotlight
Abigail Mableson analyses the difference between pop stars' and movie stars' popularity.
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Why dream jobs are dying out: the struggle to pursue passion over pay
When you’re a child, the world feels like your oyster. Growing up, the idea of a career seemed a million miles away. My mind flitted between wanting to be a global popstar, after watching Hannah Montana on repeat, or an Olympic gymnast, after becoming a super-fan of the Team USA...
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The Sims 4: Endless Expansions or Extortion?
From the offset, I have to admit I am a serious Sims 4 veteran. I remember for my 11th birthday being given the game, alongside the original; Get to Work expansion pack, and it being one of the most exciting things. It seems crazy that, being a ten-year-old game, EA...
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Rejecting writer’s block: rediscovering your writing passion this summer
There is a sense of irony about writing whilst talking about writer’s block. But this frustrating struggle has been bothering me all throughout the summer months. Whether it’s a sense of burnout after exam season, or just the warm heat getting to my head, writing can be tough during such...
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From the screen to Silverstone: My unforgettable British Grand Prix experience
Just over a fortnight ago, as an exciting part of my student job, I was given the opportunity to work at a glamping site at Silverstone Circuit for the British Grand Prix. Formula One has been an interest of mine for the past few years, becoming a serious fan after...
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Rising Stars: The journey of Hart & Sparks Theatre Company from Warwick to the Edinburgh Fringe
On a casual Wednesday, amid the summer sun of the post-exam period, I had the joy of chatting to the founders of Harts & Sparks Theatre Company, Lizzie Hart and Daisy Sparks. As a love letter to their joy in creativity and writing, especially at the University of Warwick, Hart...
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A taste of Revolution: Chicken Soup with Barley is served at the Warwick Student Arts Festival
Prior to my attendance of the Warwick Student Arts Festival, I was unaware of the punchy play, Chicken Soup with Barley, written by Arnold Wesker. Upon entering the studio, tucked away in the Faculty of Arts building, the atmosphere was both cosy and welcoming. Attendants were met with a hearty...
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‘You’re a Northerner’?: Bridging the gap between the North-South divide in Higher Education
When I enrolled at the University of Warwick, being a student from a small town near Newcastle Upon Tyne, I had a wonderful and welcoming experience. I made really good friends, loved my course and found the campus to be a really beautiful place to live. However, in my first...
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A Soundtrack of Change: The interplay between politics and the musical world
Ahead of the upcoming general election, Abigail Mableson discusses the interplay between music and politics.
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The real cost of going veggie: navigating the challenges of vegetarianism as a student
After much thought, in the Summer of 2022, I made my most significant diet change and became a full-time vegetarian. My dad was very encouraging, having been vegetarian for the best part of the year. He praised how it had changed his life and been a progressive step in maintaining...
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Conversations with the cast and crew of Godspell: Exploring the world of musical theatre productions
In early May, I had the pleasure of watching the Musical Theatre Warwick production of Godspell in The Warwick Arts Centre Studio. After watching this wonderful, inventive and vivid production, I had the chance to sit down and chat with some of the cast and crew members. Through our conversations,...
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