The revival of The Hunger Games franchise does not disappoint
Megan Kelly
The glory days of the original Hunger Games franchise have long fizzled out, with the final movie coming out ten years ago this November. However, the new novel The ballad…
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Dying to be thin
Caterina Magnoni
Despite living in a society that theoretically celebrates diversity and self-acceptance, being thin is still the ultimate goal for far too many people. A goal they are willing to achieve,…
Overexposed: Is it possible to be too famous?
Jackson Hall
Pretend you’re on a first date with me. We’ve just sat down, exchanged pleasantries, and you’ve hardly had time to open the menu before I, as charming as ever, forcefully…
Committing to dry January? Maybe it’s time we commit to dry-ving
Oh, January. If you’ve been around the block a few times, there are a few things you probably expect to see each January; dozens of new gym-goers who will mysteriously…
Tik Tok parasocial relationships launch Gypsy Rose Blanchard into overnight stardom
Gypsy Rose Blanchard first entered the public eye in 2016, when she was convicted of her mother’s murder along with her then boyfriend Nicholas Godejohn. She was released from prison…
How does eating crocodile testicles give British politicians redemption?
From Strictly to I’m a Celebrity, it’s become a trend in the last 10 years for politicians such as Edwina Currie in 2014 and Stanley Johnson in 2017 to seek…
I don’t care about aging and you shouldn’t either
At first, it was the clean girl TikTok trend. A fresh, low-maintenance aesthetic that presented women with glowing skin, glossy lips and almost no makeup as the archetype of beauty.…
The importance of Mother’s Day when living away from home
Georgia McJannett-Smith
When living in halls or privately-rented accommodation, it is easy to get consumed by your life in Kingston. Studies reign supreme for many students, who become self-proclaimed workaholics or contrastingly,…
Shamima Begum: What does her case say about UK citizenship?
Megue Bondoki
The rejection of Shamima Begum’s appeal to keep her British citizenship sets a dangerous example for the children of immigrants in the UK. In 2015, Shamima Begum, a schoolgirl from…
Why we hate Valentine’s Day
Welcome to the festival of consumerism and all things tacky – let’s deep dive into why Valentine’s Day is the most loathsome celebration of the year. Every year tonnes of…