Recession Pop: The Sound of Economic Turmoil

Poppy Grainger on 22 March 2025

In this months column, Daisy explores the sound of recession as pop music reflects the economic state of the world

Who Owns Creativity? The Policy Shift that Could Reshape AI and the Arts

Jacqueline Wong on 22 March 2025

Jacqueline explores the Data (Use and Access) Bill proposed by the government, and what it means for the arts

Love Is Blind… Or Is It Now Political? How Gender Ideological Polarisation Is Sabotaging Your Favourite Reality Show

Alex Halkyard on 21 March 2025

Who says that reality TV is fake? Alex Halkyard discusses the gender ideological polarisation evident in real life and your TV screens.

Leeds’ Metamorphosis as a City: Student-Based Diversity or Invasive on Local Advocacy?

Shakeal Zaman on 18 March 2025

Shakeal gives a personal take on the recent closure of The Core shopping centre in Leeds, and whether these changes are welcomed by locals.

“Animated Activism: Women Empowered” Leaves Only Anger

Jess Cooper on 8 March 2025

Jess Cooper talks about her enlightening visit to the “Animated Activism: Women Empowered” exhibition that left her feeling anger and hope.

‘Disengaging’ from the ECHR: What a Future Conservative Government Could Mean for Human Rights in the UK

Ellie Hardcastle on 4 March 2025

Ellie Hardcastle reports on Kemi Badenoch’s comment that the UK would “probably have to leave” the ECHR.

If Britain Is Serious About Going For Growth, Then It Should Say Yes To a Third Runway At Heathrow

James Childs on 1 March 2025

James explores the heated debate surrounding the Heathrow Airport Expansion, and argues that if the UK wants to develop, then our entrances should too.

The Stretch of the Special Relationship: Keir Starmer and Donald Trump

Nina Sorrentino on 26 February 2025

Ahead of Starmers visit to the USA, Nina explores the importance of this meeting, during such a heated global climate.

Starmer is Right, Ukraine’s Defence is Our Defence, and We Should Support Them In Their Fight For Sovereignty

James Childs on 22 February 2025

James argues for the continuation of UK support towards Ukraine, in order to continue to fight Russian tyranny in Europe.

The X-Ification of Meta

Daisy Morrow on 19 February 2025

In this prints column, Daisy explores the growing influence of Elon Musk on the world’s biggest social media platforms, particularly Meta.