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The British Red Cross Society on lockdown, mental health and self-care

The British Red Cross Society on lockdown, mental health and self-care

By Nayantara Lamba, BA History and World Philosophies The past year has brought instability to many of our lives, and has led to a growing number of conversations concerning mental health. Self-care is a term that has been thrown around and is used constantly – we are always being asked to

The Dominoes of Sports and Sanity

The Dominoes of Sports and Sanity

By Hasna Choudhury, BSc Economics On Monday 22 February, Boris Johnson announced his plans to gradually ease lockdown restrictions in England. Cases have steadily declined as millions of vaccines have been administered to the most vulnerable groups. In his speech, the Prime Minister confirmed his expectations of up to 10,

Pass Go(dolphin) and Drop £34M

Pass Go(dolphin) and Drop £34M

By Fakhriya M. Suleiman, MA Global Media and Postnational communication On 16 February the BBC broke the news with its update on Sheikha Latifa Al Maktoum. Two years ago a video from the FreeLatifa YouTube channel was published. In the video, Sheikha Latifa described her plans to flee the United

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

Getting 'Messi' in America?

Getting 'Messi' in America?

By Luke Thomas, BA Politics and African Studies Barcelona icon Lionel Messi has revealed he is looking to play in the United States upon his departure from Spain. In an interview with Jordi Evole for La Sexta, Messi discussed his fallout with Barcelona, managerial relationships, and lingering ambitions in unprecedented

A New Wave for Women’s Surfing

A New Wave for Women’s Surfing

By Frances Howe, LLB Two-time world champion Tyler Wright has made surfing history with her recent Maui Pro win at Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii. The event was the first time that the World Surf League Women’s Championship Tour has held a competition final at Pipeline. The Maui Pro began

Resolute Rashford and the Order of School Meals

Resolute Rashford and the Order of School Meals

By Kat Brown, MA Chinese Studies The coronavirus pandemic has brought to light many equality gaps in our society. For many, the gap has continued to widen as job losses are at an all time high with furlough schemes extended through until 30 April 2021. Schools in the UK have