‘Where words fail, music speaks’: the Maori protests
Madeleine discusses the Haka that disrupted New Zealand's Parliament.
December 2024
Its not just a bathroom
The bathroom. A small room built for an everyday necessity. A place that, to many people, holds very little value. But I see it differently. As a girl I seemingly…
2024 US Election: After the finish line
In part 2 of her articles on the US Election, Madeleine discusses Trump's victory.
‘Mnemonic’ review – a play about memory
These interrelated stories trigger a dissection into the subject of memory, albeit a rather surface level exploration – like a thin sheet of ice. Abdalla’s introductory monologue peaks with some…
“We’re your mother’s, we’re your…daughters, we’re your sisters, your wives, your girlfriends, your aunties, your nieces…we are your society”: An introduction to love and care in life with endometriosis:
How would you feel if, every month, a section of your lung began to grow in your arm, your leg, or even your eyes? Every time you breathe, that piece…
American Football (Covers): 25 years of Midwest influence
From youthful nostalgia to enduring influence, Ben Shone explores American Football's re-release of their debut album, and how covers from artists of different genres reimagine this Midwest emo classic.
The musical-movie revival: what does the ‘Wicked’ movie mean for the musical theatre genre?
A discussion of what the recent release of ‘Wicked’ in cinemas means for the musical theatre genre.
Letterboxd’s Spotify Wrapped for films
It’s the time of year we’ve all been waiting for… not Christmas, no, the release of Spotify Wrapped! Time for our music-listening stats, trends and oddities to be revealed to…
Discussing Vintage: An Interview with Quirkshop UK
Do you find yourself pulled into the Durham market’s vintage shop when out and about from lectures? As do I, so in this article I’m joined by Becky Ashby, the…
El Dorado: myth and history explored
From Sir Walter Raleigh to Edgar Allen Poe, many have found themselves captivated by the intrigue and riches of El Dorado. The legend of El Dorado has its origins in…