Genre Spotlight: Dystopian Fiction
‘You asked me once,’ said O’Brien, ‘what was in Room 101. The thing that is in Room 101 is the worst thing in the world.’ ‘The worst thing in the…
Questionable Aesthetics – Should we confine the poof for the truth?
As a fanatic, opinions over actors’ costumes become customary. However, there’s one opinion that burrows underneath lengths of taffeta – this matter of opinion is historical accuracy. It’s the fact stopping Thomas Shelby from wearing…
Is ChatGPT chatting rubbish?
As the AI-generated large language model ChatGPT was released late last year for public use, academics and professionals everywhere recoiled with repulsion. ChatGPT allows users to receive lengthy and human-like…
Holiday hypocrisy: Rhodes after the fires
The Greek wildfires might have ruined your summer holidays, but what about the residents for whom this tragedy is inescapable? At the height of summer deadly wildfires engulfed the beautiful…
Review: Saint Omer
CW: Infanticide Saint Omer is a film directed by Alice Diop about the trial of a young mother who is accused of killing her 15-month-old daughter. We follow Rama (Kayije…
Conversations with flatmates: personal finance
For a generation that’s remarkably good at breaking many social stigmas, we seem to have failed atbreaking the taboo over personal finances. Even among my flatmates, who I share rent…
An Edinburgh girl’s guide to dressing for the changing seasons
After consecutive days of rainy weather, it’s safe to say that the seasons have turned, and it’s officially autumn in Edinburgh. A city that somehow comes alive in the bleak…
The Fatal Freshers Five
We have all heard what a fresher must have and do; vitamin C for freshers flu, be registered with a GP and sign up for Societies. It’s the same stuff…
