With the EU referendum today, being immersed by the famously-uneducated environment of a university may have filled your head with some silly ideas of being “stronger together”. Let these few reasons set the record straight. 1.Bring back the biddies Once we are no longer bothered by that pesky free migration law, we can finally get all […]
Satire
Why I owe it all to… Satire
Following the recent anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo attacks, the debate surrounding ‘free speech’ has re-surged with as much vehemence as ever. Whether due to the mounting threat of terrorism, the powerhouse of social media or heightened multiculturalism, free speech has garnered the title of being one of, if not the most important, human value […]
Musical Chairs – a metaphor for austerity?
I‘m sure we all have fond memories of playing musical chairs when we were little. Who could forget those moments of sheer joy as we jostled awkwardly amongst friends at a birthday party, just pretending to dance before the sound of silence meant it was time for us to find a chair in the circle. […]
Let’s Get Satirical: Osborne to tax Halloween
Under new legislation, all sweets and treats collected by children on 31st October as part of their Halloween celebrations, will now be taxed. In a statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, he decreed, “For too long children have been allowed to partake in this glorified form of vagrancy, hoarding their sickly substances […]
From White House to West House
MONDAY Kanye releases his campaign slogan: “Four, five seconds to change the world.” Later that day, Justin Timberlake publicly expresses his anger that it rips off his ‘4 minutes’ hit with Madonna. Timberlake is fuming. The two already have a patchy relationship after Kanye called him out for crying a river at the 2013 Grammys. […]
Cameron’s days at Eton
I sit, brooding, by the steps outside the Pop room [prefects’ common room]. I hear laughing and shouting inside, and the inevitable feeling of resentment rises. I know I’m not as handsome or as good at sports as the others… but I’m really bloody clever. Well, it’s not exactly always reflected in my results – […]
The Arena obituary
Arena, the club everyone knew, the club that triumphed in the Exeter clubbing scene. Arena. Where do we begin? From Cheesy’s to Dirty, Sexy People, you were the club of the people. You rejected stereotypes. You let in rahs and rogues alike. Your unofficial anthem should have been ‘We Are Family’. Then they announced they were […]
Finally, a Rowling interview…lol J.K
Josh Mines, Deputy Editor, gossips with J.K Rowling about her inspirations (sort of)…. Exeter isn’t without its share of famous alumni. From the musical genius of Thom Yorke to the trolling talent of Katie Hopkins, few other Unis can boast such an extensive repertoire of celebrity ex-students. However, often one name is mentioned before anyone […]
Festival fashion faux-pas
Josh Mines, Deputy Editor, gives us his run-down of what says ‘dope’ and what screams ‘douchebag’ at festivals…. Festivals can be a great place to show off your edgy choice of clothing, but the line between looking summer chic and fashion failure is remarkably thin. Here are five tips to help you make the right call […]