Culture

Why Are We Obsessed With Aesthetics?

Grace A looks at how we shaped aesthetics, and then how they start to shape us.

Can AI Create Art?

Tessa P debates the use of AI in the modern world of art, and if it could ever replace actual artists.

How The Media Has Changed Our Perception Of South Asians

Michellie J takes a look at the evolution of South Asian representation in TV and film.

An Addiction To Nostalgia: The Need To Feel Sentimental Toward A Past We Haven’t Had

Emmy P takes a look at the draw of nostalgia for a time you don't even remember and a past you never had

Does The Entertainment Industry Run Society?

Ciara C on how the media shapes our perceptions

Netflix’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events Is The Closest We’ve Ever Come To A Televised Book

Emmy P takes a closer look at one of the best loved novel-to-screen adaptations of recent times

How Has 2020 Reshaped The English Language?

Charlotte F Its hard to imagine that scarcely a year ago the term social distancing was non-existent and more people would associate...

The Secret Life of Pets

Alana M Naturally, a wild animal would spend most days roaming its territory in search of the three things that make up its entire life-...

It's 2020: Why Are Music Festivals Still A Thing?

Remember the calamity of Fyre festival? Amy W does, and in this piece she takes aim at the Influencer culture that birthed it

The Misrepresentation of Queer Women in the Media

Queer women are one of the most under-represented demographics in media for young adults - Isabel H argues that this needs to change

Seemingly Diametrical Films You Didn't Realise Had The Same Plot

Thought films for kids and adults were poles apart? Think again! Maisie D shares the films you didn't realise have essentially the same plot

Six Unmissable Books I Read Last Year

To celebrate World Book Day, Margaret S takes us on a tour of six unmissable books she read last year.

Fandom Culture: An Insider's Guide To The Lure of a Passionate Fanbase

Zoe Jones takes a deep dive into the world of fandom culture, revealing the real lives behind the stan Twitter handles

Why Was “CATS” Such a Failure?

With a star-studded cast and an Oscar winning director, CATS felt like a surefire hit. So how did it end up as the flop of the decade?

Is Veganism The New Black?

Avocado is bae? Tess Cato investigates the hipster vegans who care more about their follower count than animal welfare