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Despite Israeli Pinkwashing, Queer Palestinians Exist and Demand Freedom

Despite Israeli Pinkwashing, Queer Palestinians Exist and Demand Freedom

By Lilac Carr, BA Politics and International Relations “If I had known that bombs raining down on us would take you from me, I would have gladly told the world how I adored you more than anything.” If you look in the comments section of any social media post from

Eating Your Heart Out in Bloomsbury

Eating Your Heart Out in Bloomsbury

By Kabir Mehta BA Politics and International Relations Familiarising yourself with the areas around SOAS is an excellent way to feel more comfortable at university while also finding a suitable escape from the stressful environment that can build up around your studies. I found that walking around campus is the

Scorsese's Marvel Critique Explained, the 'Barbenheimer' Revolution and the Future of Cinema

Scorsese's Marvel Critique Explained, the 'Barbenheimer' Revolution and the Future of Cinema

By Sarah Arsalan, LLB Law The controversial New York Times op-ed left the online community perplexed, prompting film bros to purge their Letterboxd accounts of any film featuring jumpsuits and superheroes. In the wake of Martin Scorsese’s eyebrow-raising takedown of “superhero films,” labelling Marvel movies as mere “theme park”

The Renaissance Tour in Fits

The Renaissance Tour in Fits

By Unzeela Mansoor, BA Politics and International Relations When you are born with a name like Beyoncé, you have no option but to be an absolute icon. And through a career spanning over two decades and eight albums, Beyoncé has done exactly that – and so much more! As an artist

Rubens, Re-evaluated

Rubens, Re-evaluated

By Joel Bennet, BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics The role of the controversial baroque master Peter Paul Rubens is critically re-evaluated in the new feature exhibition at the Dulwich Picture Gallery. Curators Dr Amy Orrock and Ben Van Benden offer a unique insight into the real-life female influences on Rubens,

Celebrating Cultural Richness through the SOAS Societies

By Afreen Ahmed, BA International Relations SOAS is an institution that is recognised for its diverse student body and inclusivity for students from a myriad of backgrounds. Students themselves reflect this diversity by creating societies that reflect the cultures of their homelands, celebrate their distinct backgrounds and unify the student

Penguin: A Moving Show of Migration, Disability, and Joy

Penguin: A Moving Show of Migration, Disability, and Joy

By Lucy Nolan, BA Social Anthropology “Vignettes of everyday life humanise refugees and remind the audience that they are ordinary people in extraordinary situations.” This one-man show follows Hamzeh Al Hussien in a captivating retelling of the events of his life so far. As a disabled migrant fleeing Syria in