Stateless: what does Shamima Begum’s case mean for ethnic British citizens
Shamima Begum is one of the three girls from Bethnal Green who was taken out of Britain by a Canadian Spy to join the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) in 2015.…
The short rant: it’s time to flick the switch
It’s time to flick the switch I am no longer at the stage in which I can cope with the plug socket situation in Teviot. I am very tired of…
Review: Both Sides of the Blade
Both Sides of the Blade begins with a brief scene of romantic bliss. Sara and Jean (played by veterans Juliette Binoche and Vincent Lindon respectively) are enjoying a passionate tryst…
Ida B. Wells: Journalist, Activist, Inspiration
The month of October is Black History Month. All month, The Student will be releasing articles about the black icons that inspire our students. If you have someone you want…
Racial bias in retail
There has long been a racial bias in retail, from racially profiling customers in corner shops, to a lack of diversity amongst make up products. The majority of people do…
An unflinching and intimate debut: Raven Leilani’s Luster
Raven Leilani’s 2021 debut novel Luster is a transfusion of a ‘fuck it’ kind of vitality through its urgency, authenticity, and cutting satire. The story takes an unflinching eye to Edie, a…
Poem of the week: Morgan Harper Nichols’ ‘Let July be July’
Morgan Harper Nichols’ 2019 poem ‘Let July be July’ successfully creates a bubble of serenity and security with words of encouragement from its first line, “Even here, you are growing” –…
Are racially diverse casts the future of period dramas?
Shonda Rhimes’ hit series Bridgerton has now been renewed for up to eight seasons. This is not surprising considering over 63 million households binged the 19th century period drama over the festive period.…