Unilever is an “international sponsor of war”, says Ukraine
Alexandra Luca discusses the controversial role of select companies in the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Eurovision is absolutely political
This article is written in (unsolicited and unnecessary) response to a recent Comment article titled ‘Eurovision isn’t political’ Read the original article by Gaby Shedwick here The author of the aforementioned article argues that the Eurovision Song Contest is apolitical through a personal lens. While she recognizes the existence...
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Megan Phelps-Roper’s “Unfollow”, a story of reckoning
Alexandra Luca looks at the remarkable transformation story of Megan Phelps-Roper and her involvement with Westboro Baptist Church.
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Why do we care so much about this?: the OceanGate catastrophe
A recent tragedy sheds light on where political interest lies. My phone has been constantly buzzing for the past week as news apps race each other in an effort worthy of telemarketers to get my attention. Every major newspaper’s website front page boasts a live section tracking the international effort to...
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The immigrants’ plight: mental health in Ukraine and abroad
Air raid sirens welcomed residents returning home to their families for Christmas celebrations amidst Russians bombings that reneged on the promised ceasefire. As we approach the one-year anniversary of a conflict that has shaken the world to its core and put military alliances to the test, support for Ukraine’s...
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Fur the love of dog! The future of pet travel
Dear furless friends, Are you frustrated with the overbearing air travel restrictions imposed on pets? Are you sick with worry whenever the airport check-in overlords banish your Golden Retriever to the aircraft hold? Do you cringe watching baggage handlers disinterestedly chucking around cargo? Do you dream of a future where...
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Is time up for Twitter?
Alexandra Luca explains just what happened with Elon Musk's Twitter-takeover and questions whether time is up for the platform.
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Coventry student accommodation block catches fire
Three appliances were called to the site of a reported fire at a student block in Coventry at 1:45pm on Sunday, November 20. Crews reportedly got the fire under control in about an hour, and their presence wasn’t needed afterwards.
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