Mazzy Star: what is so endearing about notoriously sad music?
Jade Barnes provides a commentary on why sad music, and specifically Mazzy Star's music, is so captivating for modern day listeners.
October 2023
Egyptian-Israeli Peace: 45 Years On
Today, the 27th of October, marks forty-five years since Menachem Begin and Mohamed Anwar Al-Sadat were awarded the 1978 Nobel Peace Prize for having negotiated peace between Egypt and Israel,…
The holy and the broken: The philosophy of Leonard Cohen
Zara Dewing discusses Leonard Cohen's philosophy of the darkness and light of life, within his discography
‘Otherwise, you live’: what Louise Glück tells us about death
In light of the great poet's passing, Audrey Wong examines how Glück's own words provide consolation about mortality.
Neuroscience: the impact of social media on the brain
Excessive screen-time is a common occurrence in our digital world, but what are the effects on the brain? How does it alter mental health and wellbeing? Recent studies shed a…
The beauty industry through a feminist lense
Ann Joseph explores feminist critiques of the beauty industry.
Poland: the defeat of populists, ramifications for Europe, Ukraine and liberals
Poland's return to the European mainstream and its implication for Poland, Europe and Liberals!
Have we been unfair to Æthelred the Unready?
Jack Farrant explores whether Æthelred the Unready deserves his poor legacy
When did we start talking about climate change?
Ellen Hodges discusses the longevity of the topic of climate change.
Monday morning
a Monday morning surf session