Archie Lockyer’s Oscars Predictions 2022 Archie Lockyer considers the recently announced nominations for the 94th Academy Awards and offers his predictions for the big three categories. It’s that time of year again: the time we all collectively gather around thetelevision to see what a bunch of Hollywood elitists with a flimsy understanding of film deem […]
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Review: House of Gucci
Review: House of Gucci Archie Lockyer laments the squandered promise of Ridley Scott’s odyssey through the Gucci family’s infamous history The tale of the Gucci family seems to be an almost mythical fable on the vices of greed, deception and family infighting. It’s a tale ripe for a well-executed, dramatic take that shows the lengths […]
Law lecturer targeted by racist vandalism
Dr Joseph Lee, a senior lecturer in the Law School, has confirmed that he was the owner of the anti-racist poster that was vandalised in December last year. Dr Lee, who is BAME, identifies as an immigrant Asian academic. He discovered the vandalism upon returning to work on 5 December after the 2019 strike action […]
Tinder’s new safety measures
Emily Sumner praises Tinder’s new safety measures From a young age we are always taught about stranger danger, and the threats of talking to people online, who could be anybody hiding behind a screen. However, many now do this on a daily basis through dating apps, and it is becoming a completely normalised activity. Dating […]
Normcare hangovers: the stylisation of essentials
Rosanna Hill discusses the stylisation of essentials On any day when walking through the forum, whether curled over your fifteenth expresso in an exam panic or a leisurely meal deal on the Costa steps, the range of student style can seem like a list of; Fila stompers, black flares, gym shorts, Urban Outfitters puffer Jackets […]
Love Island in Winter
Bridie Adams reviews and compares Love Island winter with Love Island that is on in the summer. With the first series of Love Island in Winter underway, there is significant controversy surrounding whether two series of Love Island a year is necessary, as well as the effect of this on body positivity and commercialization. Love […]
Vogue Beauty Secrets
Emily Bennett discusses Vogue’s Youtube tutorial makeup series, ‘Beauty Secrets’ Vogue’s YouTube series ‘Beauty Secrets’ is a collection of videos that showcase the beauty routines, and makeup tips and tricks of celebrities. The videos detail the routines of countless models, musicians and actors like Emily Ratajkowski, Rihanna and the Kardashians, as well as drag transformations […]
Exeter calls out “broken” Uni admin for slow handling of study interruptions
Students are concerned that the University’s systems for handling interruptions of study may cause applicants anxiety and hardship. A PhD candidate, who chose to interrupt due to poor mental health, said “Individual members of staff have been very supportive and understanding, especially my supervisors. “But the administrative systems are broken and make everything much more […]
Am I sad or do I have SAD?
As winter prevails, Courtney Priday discusses how these cold months can affect our mood Making the distinction between mental illness and mental wellbeing and how we can support each other. Seasonal Affective Disorder commonly known as “SAD” or “the winter depression” is a form of depression in which sufferers experience symptoms in correlation to the […]
When does Christmas start?
Bryn Seltzer discusses whether it is okay to start celebrating Christmas now When the clock strikes midnight on October 31st, and as Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” starts playing in the distance, we know that it is time. Christmas time. Yes, Halloween has barely finished and yes the beginning of those […]