Pyper Levingstone

The art of holiday souvenirs: Your guide to shopping abroad

Who doesn’t love a peruse around the tacky tourist shops on holiday? I am certainly guilty of buying the overpriced magnet or two. Then comes the awkward situation of trying to cram everything into your suitcase, only to throw it into storage to make way for more holiday tat from...
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Posted Jul. 3, 2026

From exams to episodes: Summer shows to watch over the break 

As the final term of the academic year draws to an end, I imagine you are juggling the pressures of exams and coursework, whilst attempting to maintain your personal life during such a stressful period. However, there is one thing you can look forward to once this is all over…...
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Posted Jun. 17, 2026

From expression to spectacle: The 2026 Met Gala

The Met Gala, since its first fundraiser in 1948, has served to support the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Marked by the first Monday of May, the Gala has released different themes over the years, ranging from ‘Haute Couture’, to its most recent,...
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Posted Jun. 17, 2026

Hantavirus and the Return of Pandemic-Era Fear Mongering

Unfortunately, living through a pandemic is nothing new to this generation. Six years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic effectively shut down the world. April 2020 saw half of the global population under some form of government-mandated lockdown, where commerce, travel and public life were brought to a standstill. I am sure you don’t need me to rehash...
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Posted May. 28, 2026

Off Campus: Between adaptation and reinvention

The long-awaited TV show adaptation, Off Campus, was released on Amazon Prime on May 13, and has certainly left fans divided. For those who had never read the books, it was an enjoyable watch, but for those who went into the show fully knowing the characters, dynamics and plot, the...
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Posted May. 23, 2026