Enjoying a birthday during the pandemic
After celebrating her 20th birthday in lockdown, Shay Solanki looks back on her unique celebration, claiming it was the best and most memorable birthday yet.
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The ideal starter series for those into Greek mythology: ‘Blood of Zeus’ review
Shay Solanki reviews the Netflix animated series 'Blood of Zeus', saying that it's the ideal show for someone wanting to get into Greek Mythology.
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Exploring culture through food
Shay Solanki explores how we can navigate and learn new things about other cultures through the joy of food.
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‘The Witches’ fails to convey the fun and horror of other adaptations
Shay Solanki reviews the controversial new adaptation of 'The Witches' and asks whether it is better than the original adaptation.
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Lewis Hamilton has broken and set records that people never thought possible
Michael Schumacher, a seven-time world champion, once said, “I always thought records were there to be broken”. On 11 October 2020, we witnessed monumental milestones across sports: we saw LeBron James lead the Lakers to their 17th NBA championship win, Rafael Nadal claimed his 13th title at Roland Garros and...
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Why reboots rarely work: ‘Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life’
Shay Solanki questions why reboots rarely work, drawing upon the 2016 'Gilmore Girls' reboot 'A Year in the Life' and comparing its plot lines and success to the show's original noughties series.
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Last Night I Watched: ‘Sweet Bean’
Shay Solanki reviews food-based film 'Sweet Bean', one to see if you love binge-watching cooking shows on Netflix...
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Celebrating Diwali under lockdown
Shay Solanki explores how Diwali celebrations will look a little different this year due to lockdown.
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Celebrating Halloween on a student budget
Halloween this year will most likely be a little different. This doesn't mean that students can't celebrate it safely and affordably. Shay Solanki shares some of the best ways to celebrate Halloween on a budget.
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