If you thought the TV show had lost steam after ten long years on our screens, wait until you see Benidorm Live. It’s not so much a musical comedy as a double-entendre deluge. The show […]
What is Going on at Calvin Klein?
A no-show in New York and a swift exit from Simons; fashion editor Meg Painter investigates what has happened to the legendary brand. Calvin Klein Inc., established in 1968, has become a figurehead of American […]
World Poetry Day: Top 4 Poetry Books
Thursday 21st March is World Poetry Day, a yearly celebration of verse and creativity. These four books are a great place to start if you’re looking to get stuck into some poetry. 1. The Nation’s […]
In the Middle with Empress Of
The Autumn of 2018 provided many remarkable albums, with very few as striking as Empress Of’s Us. It is a record tinged wonderfully with dream pop and R&B influences, no less a poetic expression of […]
Steering the Stress
I think it’s safe to say all students in their academic lives have undergone just that exact amount of stress that makes them seriously consider dropping out and moving to a tropical island. I have […]
Making the Most of the Holidays
Summer can seem to go on forever. Between working part-time and catching up with family and friends, the days can seem to drag on. I’ve put together some ideas of things you could do to […]
Create Your Own Happily Ever After
Does a relationship constitute the remedying of all plausible flaws? Will an illness be cured by love? Does holding hands make me a stronger person? I like being single and I like my life without […]
Things They Don’t Tell You About Your Year Abroad
If you’ve recently signed up to study or work abroad, chances are you are feeling somewhat overwhelmed, with emotions ranging from excitement to apprehension. Although you’ve most likely been told countless times that ‘you’re in […]
Review: Slam of the North 2019
It’s a long-running joke amongst spoken word artists that the phrase “Slam Poetry” is an oxymoron, or at the very least an exaggeration. Call something a slam and people will picture two poets facing off […]
Gender Reveals
Gender reveals seem to be a trend that’s here to stay, increasingly becoming more creative, elaborate and cringe-worthy. In case you have somehow managed to avoid this internet craze, gender reveals are when parents, family […]
A Whole New Cast?: Disney Accused of ‘Brown-Facing’ White Actors for Aladdin Remake
The original Disney production of Aladdin, released in 1992, was the first Disney film to be released which depicted characters that were not white. The film is based on a Middle Eastern folk story of […]
In the Middle with Aquamae
Stepping up to the decks with a saxophone in hand, DJ Hannah-Mae Birtwell is an exciting presence on the Leeds music scene. We asked her about what its like as a female DJ and her […]