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Students Respond to Director Adam Habib Saying Racial Slur

Students Respond to Director Adam Habib Saying Racial Slur

By Maliha Shoaib, BA English and World Philosophies; Louisa Johnson, MA Global Creative and Cultural Industries; Frances Howe, LLB Content warning: anti-Black racism and racial slurs SOAS Director Adam Habib said the N-word slur in the All-Students Meeting on 11 March. Chaired by the Students’ Union (SU), the meeting was

The Joy, Heartbreak, and Oversights of It’s a Sin

The Joy, Heartbreak, and Oversights of It’s a Sin

By Louisa Johnson, MA Global Creative and Cultural Industries It’s a Sin, Russell T Davies’ Channel 4 hit is a heartbreaking tale of the global HIV and AIDS epidemic and its devastating effects on gay urban life from 1981 to 1991. Originally rejected by BBC One, ITV, and even

I May Destroy You Golden Globes Snub

I May Destroy You Golden Globes Snub

By Lara Gibbs, BA Chinese (Modern and Classical) Despite having written, acted in, produced, and co-directed the groundbreaking show, I May Destroy You, Michaela Coel has been snubbed in the Golden Globe nominations this year, while series such as Emily in Paris received multiple nominations. This has highlighted ongoing questions

‘What’s Left is Right’, or the dying hope of the Palestinian youth.

‘What’s Left is Right’, or the dying hope of the Palestinian youth.

By Nadia Rabbaa, MSc Violence, Conflict & Development Konrad Suder Chatterjee’s alien art form touches on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in a too rarely spoken about way as it questions the lines between resistance and suicide. Despite its pervasive saviorism, there is bravery in opening the door of a conversation

SOAS Alumni talks Curating, Cultural Heritage, and the Feinberg Collection

SOAS Alumni talks Curating, Cultural Heritage, and the Feinberg Collection

By Fiona Collins, MA Japanese Studies Painting Edo: Japanese Art from the Feinberg Collection explores the lineages and legacy of artists active in the Tokugawa period of Japan, and is the largest exhibition ever organized by the Harvard Art Museums. Originally scheduled from 14 February 14 2020 through 18 July

WandaVision: Marvel Magic

WandaVision: Marvel Magic

By Ruth Sellin, MA Gender Studies and Law On 15 January 2021, Marvel Studios released WandaVision on Disney+, kicking off a new phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is the first in a series of highly anticipated new shows revolving around fan-favourite characters from the MCU. The premise of

Open Season on the Open

Open Season on the Open

By Frances Howe, LLB The Australian open is predicted to face total financial losses close to 100 million Australian dollars, according to director Craig Tilley. This is due to the tournament taking place this year amid Covid-19 restrictions in Melbourne. The annual tournament was interrupted by a statewide five-day lockdown