Should we have to apologise for the actions of our ancestors? By Freya Ibbott Due to the recent protests in America and the rest of the world in support of the black lives matter movement, the past actions of the British Empire and whether decedents of those who participated in the terrible actions of it […]
Month: November 2020
The cruel sport of horse racing by Nayana Mould
The cruel sport of horse racing Over 600 million view the Grand National each year; one of the most popular horse racing events in the calendar, not only attracting horse fanatics, but also punters, since events as such alongside Ascot and Cheltenham are hugely popular for betting. The racing industry has substantial net worth, in […]
Everything That Goes Into a Song to Elicit an Emotional Response by Liliana Patterson
Everything That Goes Into a Song to Elicit an Emotional Response Coming home after a difficult day at school into the welcoming arms of a fitting playlist on Spotify is a universal experience every teenager is bound to enjoy. But how can a single song strengthen these feelings, help us understand them and help us […]
Must art be beautiful? by Emily Laugharne
Must art be beautiful? When people go to museums or art galleries we are exposed to a vast range of both traditional and contemporary art. We find ourselves inexplicably drawn to certain pieces of art yet when asked why, often fail to describe the beauty or pull of the art. This is because it is […]
How conservative is our current government? asks Nathaniel Sole-Potter
How conservative is our current government? Boris Johnson held a general election on the 12th of December 2019 and since then he’s been given free reigns over legislative power as he won with a significantly stronger majority of approx. 80 seats in the commons, compared to the period of minority government with Theresa May from […]