All posts tagged Politics
Brexit, Billboards and Big Money: The Role of Propaganda in Democracies
If you were to cast your mind back these two past years, you’ll find yourself back within the strenuous turmoil that was the Brexit referendum; strenuous, because it was an […]
Let There Be Breaking News And Analysis- An Intro.
This column is dedicated to all things Middle East – whether that be a cultural take on the region or a political commentary of current events. We decided to create […]
The First Purge, a step backwards for the franchise
Let’s be honest, did anybody see The Purge (2013) and expect sequels? They are built upon a ridiculous premise and the series started with, what is essentially, a poorly done […]
70 Years of the NHS: A Medical and Cultural Institution
On the 27th of July 2012, Stratford’s evening was lit up in a pandemonious display of bursting lights, wondrous sounds and waves of dancers. It was the 2012 London Olympics […]
Refugees and Dehuminisation: The Art of Jimmy Engineer
1993, 34,361, 3,915; three numbers that represent stark and odorous truths about our society. The first, 1993, tells us when the refugee boats trips began; the second, 34,361, is the […]
Lush, Lawfulness and Lost Freedom: The Dystopian Novel and the Importance of Dissent
‘PAID TO LIE’, ‘#SPYCOPS’. These words, which could be found in many Lush stores across the country, have certainly caused a stir amongst the British public. Their campaign, which sought […]
WAIT, SHE SAID WHAT ABOUT WHAT?
Okay, so what’s the big deal when it comes to talking about sex? Well, you’re in for a little treat because I am going to propose that there isn’t anything […]
The New Generation Festival 2018
Although we are a student based magazine operating in London and representing a London University, I would like to draw your attention to ‘The New Generation Festival’ which will be […]
Mental Health Awareness Week – This Year’s Theme and Why the Issue Shouldn’t Only Be on Our Lips for Seven Days
This week was Mental Health Awareness Week and in its 17th year the charity and organiser, the Mental Health Foundation, has focused on stress and how we’re coping. They surveyed […]