Embracing the Discomfort of Big Life Changes: Two Perspectives
‘Ideally, things always work out.’
‘By embracing the discomfort of change, I discovered the value of diversity—both in thought and in identity.’
features
The Case for the Sylheti Language
'Just as the Bengali language movement of 1971 stood against the imposition of Urdu, Sylheti speakers must also rise against the dominance of Bangla radicalism.'
The UK Handing Over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius Is Not Decolonisation, But the Next Chapter Of British Colonialism
'The deal is a stark reminder that modern decolonisation is far more complex than a simple transfer of sovereignty.'
Dadaism: Using the Absurd to Reclaim Rationality
Rather than clinging to the past or wishing to be young again, we should embrace maturity with grace, understanding our inherent traditions and rationalising them with the new.
Are Gen Z anti-tech?
By Anon Yu Henriksen, BA International Relations and Korean
When Steve Jobs launched the first iPhone in 2007, the world was left in awe by a device we would currently consider to be primitive. Nowadays, our phones are unlocked by facial recognition, our apps are filled with artificially intelligent helpers,
Shades of Identity: Colorism for Light-Skinned Women
By Nathan Hay, BA Social Anthropology
Colourism and internalised racism. These two notions, referring to the discrimination of those with lighter skin within an ethnic group, have long plagued societies across the globe, often crossing paths with broader discussions on self-worth, identity, and societal influences. One perspective I find interesting
Viva Cuba! Viva Palestina!
By Sarah Cotte, BSc Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
Since the start of this current period of conflict between Palestine and Israel, most states have had no choice but to take a stand on the matter. Some have stood with the Palestinians – Cuba is one such state. The Island’s president,