The Joel McHale show with Joel McHale
Are you the type of person who loves to read Buzzfeed articles that are just semi-organised lists of Tumblr content? If so, Joel McHale’s new show is for you. Self-referential…
Today’s student activism is constantly evolving, not declining
The student activist: a headband-wearing, trouser-flaring, banner-bearing pioneer of emancipation throughout our recent history, a period riddled by blatant injustices. This archetype doesn’t stem from nowhere. It is a fact…
Mathieson’s pay is a sign of wider systemic problems
The early months of 2018 will be memorable at the University of Edinburgh for two reasons: the appointment of Principal Peter Mathieson and the staff strikes for pension security. The…
Showchoir: ‘Encore’
My biggest question as I arrived at the Teviot Debating Hall for the Edinburgh University Footlight’s Showchoir performance was: could this show could reach the same heights as last year’s…
Sophia Jex Blake: a Scottish woman to remember
A plaque near the main entrance of the University of Edinburgh Medical School building commemorates Sophia Jex Blake, an alumnus with an important legacy for promoting women’s rights in Edinburgh.…
Evidence of what might be the first stars in the sky
On February 28, Nature published a revelational study which described what might be evidence of the first stars in the sky. The big bang is still something of a mystery…
The Glass Menagerie
It’s remarkable to think that, for a play set mostly in 1937, The Glass Menagerie’s themes of loneliness and unfulfilled potential still feel so profoundly relevant today. Amanda, played by…
Winter Warmer Recipe: spinach, sweet potato and lentil dhal
This nutritious and delicious dinner party pleaser is a simple yet wholly satisfying dish. Whether you’re looking for a tasty side to bring to a pot luck or just want…