One of the most recognizable parts of Edinburgh, the High Street, has seen better days. I remember the first time I walked up the cobblestoned street all the way from the Scottish Parliament to Edinburgh Castle. The High Street immediately enchanted me with that uniquely “Edinburgh” aesthetic that I was not accustomed to, as I’m […]
Whenever I tell someone that I like Radiohead, I get one of two reactions: an eye roll, or a superficially concerned enquiry into my mental state. Fair enough, I suppose. Radiohead are known for their viscerally depressing music and tend to invoke an image of a single man, alone in the dark, lamenting his oh-so […]
The decline in viewing figures for awards ceremonies has been well-documented over the past few years. The 2023 Golden Globes, held last month, experienced its lowest-ever viewership, of just 6.3 million, since its broadcasting began in 1996. Similarly, the 2022 Academy Awards saw its second lowest-ever audience of 15.36 million – a stark difference from previous […]
It has recently been revealed by Jennifer Aniston in an Allure Magazine interview that she has struggled in the past with IVF fertility treatment and that ‘it was a really hard’[1] journey. However, now that Aniston has made it through that difficult time with ‘zero regrets’[2], she now feels ‘relief’[3], and so, decided to share this struggle with […]
As the heat of midterm exam stress begins to come to a boil, I can safely assume that a lot of us tired and routine-devoid students will be running to any source of caffeine as a means to make up for the lack of sleep. Whether it be the comfort of freshly brewed coffee or […]
Ezra Collective are back, and the 5-man London jazz quintet are just incapable of disappointing. Those unfamiliar with jazz generally associate it with sombre clubs and a polite audience. Ezra have a unique knack for making jazz accessible to all, keeping the genre youthful and vibrant. The huge features on this album contribute to this: […]
Two years ago, former student Harry Richards left the University of Edinburgh with a Languages degree, a passion for directing and a vision for a film. In the Autumn of 2021, Santi became the fulfilment of his ambition. On Monday October 31, the short film returned to Edinburgh for its first screening at the university. […]
Public art is public: visually, and physically accessible by anyone. In Edinburgh, public art cannot be avoided, there are a vast number of sculptures, murals, and installations. This raises the question: what should be displayed? Given that public art forms part of our daily experience, it is important to interrogate what is chosen to become […]