One of my favourite things to do in winter is grab a book and sit with a hot drink, pretending there’s a fire right next to me, when in reality it’s just a radiator. If you’re not a fan of winter, this is one of the small pleasures to make this season that tiny bit…
TV
Tiger King 2: Necessary or Nuisance?
Tiger King, Joe Exotic, Carole Baskin: the most talked about subjects of 2020. At the start of lockdown, when everyone was stuck inside, Netflix released a show called Tiger King. Remember that? Well, the much anticipated second season has arrived, but hasn’t made nearly as much of an impact. Don’t get me wrong, I was…
Global
India’s Prime Minister is set to repeal farm laws that caused over a year of protests
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has agreed to repeal laws to do with agriculture after the controversial new regulations have been protested against for more than a year. The three laws passed last year caused a great deal of uproar, mostly from farmers or those involved in the agricultural lifestyle. These laws meant…
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Kyle Rittenhouse found not guilty
Kyle Rittenhouse, 18, was acquitted of five felony charges on November 19th at Kenosha County Court, Wisconsin after killing 2 men in the summer of 2020. Rittenhouse patrolled the streets of Kenosha during the Black Lives Matter protests and killed Anthony Huber and Joseph Rosenbaum with an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, as well as wounding one…
Books
#BookTok: Worth the Hype?
If you’re not familiar with the concept of BookTok, it’s a communal space for the readers of TikTok where books are recommended and discussed between users. It has benefited people all over the world. I’m not ashamed to admit that when looking for a book recommendation, BookTok is the first place I check, and it’s…
TV
Review: You – Series 3
October 15th marked the day Netflix released the much awaited third season of You. The series once again follows Joe Goldberg, the loveable psychopath played by Penn Badgley, as he becomes transfixed by yet another love interest. The narrative is told from both Joe and Love Goldberg (Victoria Pedretti), as they navigate suburban life with…
Global
Republicans surprise win in Virginia raises doubts about Biden
At the start of 2022, Republican Glenn Youngkin is set to take office as the new governor of Virginia. His win comes as a surprise to many, especially to President Joe Biden, who thought Virginia would remain a mostly democratic state as it did during the 2020 presidential elections, but Democrat runner Terry McAuliffe lost…
Film
My Go-To Halloween Film
Halloween seems to be the only thing I like about autumn – part of the appeal behind this time of year, for my age group in particular, is watching Halloween films. Whether you’d prefer a horror like The Conjuring or something more nonchalant, it adds to the feel of Halloween. I am a huge horror…
Global
Bolsonaro blocks free tampons and pads for disadvantaged women in Brazil
On 7th October, Jair Bolsonaro, the president of Brazil, vetoed a bill that would allow free period products to be distributed to young, poverty-stricken students. In Brazil, 1 in 4 girls do not have the correct sanitary protection during their period, which can cause them to miss weeks of vital education. The bill was initially…
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