The fall of the commercialisation of Christmas
Alice Standen looks at whether 2020 might be the fall of the commercialisation of Christmas.
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The return of POP! was irresponsible and unnecessary
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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The history of Halloween
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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Please be more aware of those living with invisible disabilities
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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I am Theroux with Louis Theroux
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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Hot takes to heat up the winter months
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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Seoul Fashion Week and the international popularity of Korean fashion
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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‘The Umbrella Academy’ season two review
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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‘Detention’ review: Indie Horror meets Taiwanese history
Alice Standen reviews Red Candle's Taiwanese horror title, Detention
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TikTok provides fashion inspiration for the digital age
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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A student’s guide to Warwick’s campus accommodation
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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Literary characters during the summer
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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A post-lockdown cinema trip
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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