In wake of the #MeToo movement, plenty of women have come forward to talk about the sexual abuse that they’ve suffered at the hands of officials. As of April, around 400 sports coaches in France are suspected of abuse and, the following month, 200 gymnasts in Australia testified that they...
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Climate editor Alice Standen discusses how disabled people have been represented on the smaller screen and how change needs to happen, particularly behind the scenes.
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As we near the spooky season and Halloween, the thrill of the paranormal is in the air. If you fancy some genuine paranormal activity, here’s a list of some of Britain’s most haunted places. Tower of London Visitors have reported a great smothering force in the gallery housing Henry VIII’s...
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Alice Standen takes a look as to why the government is having to encourage young people to get their vaccine
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Alice Standen examines the recent cultural obsession with witchcraft, looking back at its origins and why this can be problematic.
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Alice Standen looks at whether 2020 might be the fall of the commercialisation of Christmas.
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The crunch of crumpled plastic cups underfoot, slurred shrieks of drunken girls in fancy dress, the clatter of Eating At Warwick cards thrown down to pay for vodka shots. These are just some of the beautiful sights that freshers are missing out on this year. Yes, POP! certainly used to be...
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With Halloween approaching and spooky season in full swing, Alice Standen and Reece Goodall look back at the history of Halloween.
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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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