Why I’m (definately?) still mad about Line of Duty’s finale
With everyone still reeling from the finale, Jamilla Smith-Joseph gives us her Line of Duty review and explores the many questions and concerns the viewers have been left with.
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Can ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ outrun J.K. Rowling?
'Hogwarts Legacy' is announced at a time when J.K. Rowling is more polarizing than ever. Is it possible for the game to escape the author's controversies?
Commentary: ‘A Day on the River’ by Vernon Scannell (Part 1)
Scannell foregrounds a wider theme of maturation through a gradual shift in his description of the river, conveying remembrance and the loss of an innocent childhood.
How has Generation Z influenced the Fashion Industry?
Irfan Ahmed explores the way Generation Z has influenced the fashion industry, as brands try to keep up with changing tastes and fashion styles, putting them at risk of being…
ECO DU x Josephine Butler: Rewilding Durham
Rewilding is having its heyday. The process of restoring biodiversity by encouraging wildlife to return and reconnecting damaged eco systems has been harnessed by initiatives across the UK. From large…
Music and power: The 2020 BLM protests
Music is frequently associated with periods of protests, and the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests are no exception. Lauren Powdrell discusses the power of hip-hop music in rallying for change.
Welcome back!
Isabel C. Davis introduces her editor's picks for the week and reflects on entering her final term.
Germany: a chancellery for change?
With only five months to go until the end of the Merkel era, how will Germans choose to replace her?