Bad Bunny’s ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS’ bridges generations of Puerto Rican music in his most personal album yet
Sofia Drake-Perello reviews Bad Bunny's latest release, 'DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS'.
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Blink Twice: A feminist horror that failed to escape its own traps
Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut, Blink Twice, was released earlier this year, sparking both praise and criticism. The psychological thriller follows nail artist and waitress, Frida (Naomi Ackie), and best friend Jess (Alia Shawkat), who are invited to billionaire, Slater King’s (Channing Tatum) private island for a lavish, euphoric, debaucherous getaway....
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The culture of silence: Gregg Wallace allegations highlight how fame protects perpetrators of abuse
The ‘Weinstein effect’ describes the movement of women coming forward to accuse famous or powerful men of sexual abuse, harassment, or misconduct. The term arose in 2017 after more than 80 sexual abuse allegations were made against former film producer Harvey Weinstein. Weinstein was found guilty in the late 1970s...
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Ancestral wisdom, modern crisis: Indigenous communities on the frontline of climate action
In 2007, most member states at the United Nations signed the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: a historic occasion which gave a voice to millions of people whose connection to their land dates back millennia. Indigenous people and rural communities inhabit more than 50% of the world’s land,...
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Family, feasting and festivities: celebrating Christmas across two cultures
While it’s my favourite time of the year, this Christmas will be different as my year abroad in Madrid will be the first time I spend Christmas away from home. My mum is from Bilbao, so Spanish Christmas traditions have been a big part of my upbringing and have formed...
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From hope to horror: What Trump’s victory means for women and LGBTQIA+ rights
The historic 2024 US presidential election was unlike any other in the history of the USA. Witnessing a late candidate switch, two lopsided debates, two assassination attempts, and an intervention by the world’s richest man, the election was described by The Guardian writer David Smith as having “euphoria reminiscent of...
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Silent epidemic: syphilis cases soar in West Midlands amid gaps in sexual health education
Between 2021 and 2023, studies measured the highest increase in England of syphilis cases in the West Midlands. Across just two years, the number of heterosexual men diagnosed with the sexually transmitted infection rose 149%, while the number of heterosexual women with the condition also rose by 121%. Although rates...
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‘Queer Enough?’: how social media pressures musicians to reveal their sexuality
Discourse on social media platforms regarding the private lives, and more specifically the sexualities, of musicians continues to increase as more and more artists become more expressive and open about their sexuality. In many ways, artists’ openness and honesty about their experiences and identities can be incredibly beneficial to the...
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One million students vaping yet many have never smoked
New estimates suggest that, since disposable vapes became available in 2021, one million adults have started vaping, despite never having been regular smokers. This surge is driven by young adults between the ages of 18 and 24; about one out of every seven are now using e-cigarettes, even if they...
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Staying safe in Leamington: a students guide to navigating nightlife
In early October, The Boar conducted a survey investigating what students at the University of Warwick felt were the biggest issues in the local social scene after dark. Home to popular nightclubs Neon and Smack, as well as a variety of pubs and bars, Leamington Spa is the local hot...
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Zarah Sultana criticises ‘anti-Muslim’ media rhetoric amid wave of violence and rioting
Zarah Sultana has criticised the UK Government and media companies for failing to call out a series of riots across the country as “Islamophobic”, arguing that the riots were a “culmination” of years of anti-Muslim rhetoric in the media. The Coventry South MP has also said that she is ‘more...
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Pub perfection: the best local spots to drink, dine and relax this summer
A British summer rarely offers us golden beaches, blistering heatwaves, and a plethora of ocean activities, however, what it will never fail to bring is a good old pub. Lounging in a beer garden with friends in temperatures of double figures, sipping on your third Aperol spritz, even though it...
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Love, drama and size: why Penelope Featherington’s weight shouldn’t matter – but still does
If you type ‘Bridgerton fat girl’ into Google images, the much-beloved character and protagonist of the newly released season three, Penelope Featherington, will fill your screen. Equally, upon researching simply her character name, Google promptly suggested to me questions such as ‘is Penelope Featherington curvy in the books?’ and ‘how...
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