God and Nature: What is the difference
Some thoughts on one of the real differences between atheism and theism
November 2023
Shakespeare’s sonnets and the complexities of being in love
Originating in 13th century Italy, the sonnet is a 14-line poem typically consisting of 10 beats per line – known as being written in Iambic pentameter. The rhythm of iambic…
Kenya Parry Josiah, the beauty of giving market stall art vibes over gallery art any day of the week.
Kenya Parry Josiah, is a 29-year-old artist living in London. Kenya’s work is inspired by folk art, her Caribbean heritage, love of colour and life. I first encountered Kenya’s art…
Labour’s Ofsted reforms: why they are needed
Charlotte Lawrence explores the strain of Ofsted inspections and how Labour has planned to reform inspections in the education system.
Film adaptations of games – yay or nay?
Are the film adaptations of Five Nights at Freddy's and Super Mario Bros really as good and 'for the fans' as Twitter stans or reaction YouTubers make it out to…
2023: a year of controversial fashion
Tara Clemmit explores the most divisive fashion trends of the past year
A student guide to eating your way through Edinburgh
Madeleine Grogan provides your food guide for Edinburgh this winter.
The decline of quality: How did we end up wearing rubbish?
Following Black Friday weekend, this article looks at the reasons for the decline in clothing quality over the years - from the introduction of synthetic fibres in the 1940s, to…
How to Talk to Climate Deniers: a Short Guide
Talking to climate deniers can be frustrating. How do you try and explain something that seems so obvious? 99.9% of scientists agree that humans are altering the climate- with the…
Saltburn and the allure of the English summer
Columns Editor Orla Compton discusses why we are obsessed with the portrayal of English Summertime in books and movies.