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Death of the Socialite: Who are our “IT girls” now?

Death of the Socialite: Who are our “IT girls” now?

By Kristi Greenwood, BA Japanese Designer brands, champagne parties and glamorous messy mistakes. Our infatuation with socialites, or ‘IT girls’, has always been down to the escapism they provide us. But do the elite socialites still possess the same chokehold on the media as they once did? With the rise

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

Five Horror Films to Watch for Black History Month

By Alina Edwards, BA Liberal Arts When we think of horror movies, we often think of films like Scream, Halloween, and The Exorcist—all movies that only feature white characters. However, Black writers, directors, and actors have been innovating the horror genre since day one, long before Get Out hit

What did we learn from Sex Education?

What did we learn from Sex Education?

By Amy Kan, BA International Relations and Japanese This article contains mentions of sexual assault. If I told you that the first sex scene of this show happened within 45 seconds, would you have believed me? Sex Education holds a label of being unique and eccentric in that regard, with