The disturbing reality behind the ‘happily ever after’
Tales of beautiful Princesses, of magic and talking animals, of good triumphing over evil – fairy tale stories recounting the wholesome tales of true love and happy endings have been…
November 2023
The 16th Anniversary of Bashys ‘Black Boys’ echoing a still relevant message of “Ooh child things will get brighter…” to working-class communities.
You might know Ashley Thomas from Top Boy where he played Sully’s cousin Jermaine, or the TV seasons Great Expectations (BBC One) and Them (Amazon). However, Ashely Thomas has links…
Corporal punishment in Kenya- Why does it still occur when it is prohibited? What is the long-term effect?
It's been over twenty years since corporal punishment in schools was banned in Kenya, yet students are still beaten daily, often fatally.
Taylor Swift’s concert film: an immersive cinema experience worth watching!
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour movie has recently allowed fans of the singer to attend her concert virtually, which I only view as an amazing opportunity. The film was successful in…
The secret benefits of the orgasm
Maia Cuschera discusses the hidden health benefits of the orgasm
Celebrate Friendsgiving with these three suggestions
Madeleine Grogan provides three different suggestions to help you host and celebrate Friendsgiving in Durham.
Can Instagrammable tourism find its origins in the seventeenth century?
I visited Paris recently and during my stay I noticed that many tourists were taking their photos seriously – spending long periods of time in front of monuments trying different…
COP 28: Everything You Need to Know
COP 28 this year will be held from the 30th of November to the 12th of December in the United Arab Emirates. Controversy over UAE’s decision to host is due…
‘Top Girls’ review, by Cosmo Van Steenis
Cosmo Van Steenis reviews Rocket Theatre's production of Caryl Churchill's 'Top Girls'.
At what point does reality TV cross the line?
As the release date for Squid Game: The Challenge draws closer, Orla Compton discusses where we can draw the line with Reality TV.