The solar eclipse gave us an existential crisis on Friday morning. We are mere ants on this planet. The crowds climbing Arthur’s Seat as Edinburgh was plunged into dark(/dim)ness reminded us of our insignificance. So, true to Culture form, we’ve put together a short list to inspire a further downward spiral into solipsistic anxiety. 1. […]
If high fashion is art then a discussion of it belongs here in the Culture section. This at least is the official excuse for mentioning Zoolander’s return to the catwalks of Paris in this week’s column. As enjoyable as it must have been to watch Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson spring onto the Valentino catwalk, […]
The 1st of March was first day of spring, or officially, at least. The snowstorm that blew through Edinburgh on the 2nd would, however, beg to differ. So would the darkening skies before 6pm, and the Culture team’s continued use/abuse of electric blanket and hot water bottles. ‘Spring’ is still wishful thinking. To guide you […]
It’s that time of the year again when we get to announce the forerunners for that very prestigious literary award. No, I’m not talking about the Man Booker Prize, nor the Pulitzer Price for Fiction. Why it’s time for the Bookseller Magazine’s ‘oddest book title of the year,’ of course! The competition is tough this […]
Whilst we’re sure some of you will be busy with all the fun and exciting events put on by the university this Innovative Learning Week (wink wink), for many of us it’s nothing but an opportunity for a week-long lie-in. It seems a shame to waste a whole seven days of freedom on what we’re […]
Campus consensus is that Edinburgh student flats are like none other. Marchmont has its bay windows, Newington is renowned for its high-ceilings and spiraling staircases, and Bruntsfield’s cornicing is second-to-none. But there’s one thing that ties them all together. Some say the heart of the home is the kitchen, but we’re here to sing the […]
I’m going to push the boat out a little, say something dramatic and controversial and hope that you’ll stick with me and keep reading. Bear with me here, I know you’ll likely have heard, or felt, differently but I’m here to claim that fourth year isn’t that bad. Sure the end is nigh, but really […]
The days surrounding Blue Monday suck. With January’s resolution mentality, distractions still aren’t really permitted, and the memories of past holidays are definitely confined to sepia-toned nostalgia. We’re all about living in the moment so maybe we should accept the half-empty nature of the glass, add a shot of gin, and embrace the melancholy. Edinburgh […]