The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: Is YA Dystopia Relevant Again?
Charlotte considers the popularity and relevance of the new Hunger Games film to the current political climate.
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The Dome of the Rock’s Importance to Umayyad Cultural Policy
Michael describes how the Dome of the Rock’s construction and architecture reflect the cultural syncretism policy of the Umayyad empire.
‘Adulting’ while still at school? The struggle of a confused responsibility
Sarah contemplates the universal difficulty of trying to be an adult as a student, despite feeling very much still like a child.
The Female Gaze: What Is It and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?
Charlotte explains Mulvey’s notion of the female gaze and discusses its relevance in today’s cinematic landscape.
Spilling my GUTS with the one and only OLIVIA RODRIGO (parasocially!!)
Carrie gives her ranking of the track list to Olivia Rodrigo’s latest album, GUTS.
Readjusting to life in St Andrews
Sarah contemplates the annual readjustment to life in St Andrews as we return in September.
Tube Girl: A Humiliation or a Revelation?
Charlotte reckons with her perspective as a Londoner in response to the viral ‘Tube Girl’.
Eurovision 2023 – A Record-Breaker?
Imogene discusses the history of return entrants in Eurovision and how this year’s contest might be a record-breaker.
Paul O’Grady and the Importance of Drag Queens
Charlotte reflects on the death of legend Paul O’Grady and how he introduced the magic of drag queens to the British public.
Hair Is Everything (But It Doesn’t Have to Be)
Hannah discusses our emotional attachment to hair.