Has anyone worked out a polite way to say “I’m legally exempt from wearing a mask” yet? It’s a very small thing, especially compared to the scale of the pandemic, but it’s just one of the problems I’ve been struggling with as a disabled person recently. In theory, looking someone...
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Alice Standen questions Louis Theroux's popularity, pointing out that his documentaries fail to tell the stories of marginalised groups and controversial subjects, instead exposing their vulnerabilities for entertainment.
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As the summer draws to a close, we need something to keep us all warm. Nothing keeps a certified cinephile warmer than some delightful hot takes from our writers! The Scooby Doo films are worth rewatching whatever age you are – Oliver Toms When people think of classic films of...
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As fashion events are planned to return later this year to the South Korean capital of Seoul, Alice Standen looks at the international success of Korean fashion and gives a brief history.
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Alice Standen reviews season two of Netflix's 'The Umbrella Academy', reflecting on its successful improvements from the first season, and its strong cast who bring the superhero fantasy to life.
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Alice Standen reviews Red Candle's Taiwanese horror title, Detention
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In our globally digital age, many young people are turning to TikTok as a platform for fashion inspiration. Alice Standen explores the rise in Chinese street style and other fashion trends on the platform.
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Knowing which campus accommodation to choose can be a difficult decision. Our writers share their experiences with different accommodation options on campus.
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Alice Standen imagines how some of our favourite literary characters will be spending their summer - from Roald Dahl's Matlida to Shakespeare's Hamlet
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Alice Standen gives a first-person account of what cinemas are like post-pandemic, offering insight into what has improved about the cinema and what has done the opposite.
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Alice Standen reviews 'Back in Time for Brixton', reflecting on the show's fascinating exploration into black history and culture, while commenting on the need for permanent minority representation in the 'Back in Time' saga.
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On a global scale, humans consume around 350 million tons of meat a year. If you think that’s a lot, it’s because the demand for meat is constantly on the rise: production has quadrupled since the mid-1960s, largely due to demand in China (half of the world’s pork is eaten...
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As the world wrestles with a global pandemic, it’s very easy for other news items, to bypass our attention completely. For example, as of May, the country of Hungary is no longer a democracy and Hong Kong is still struggling to maintain political autonomy from China. However, one ongoing conflict...
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