To glamp or to camp is the question
“It’s what festivals are known for – the camping experience”: Travel Editor, Holly Downes, discusses whether we should glamp or camp during festival season.
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To Mum
“I am forever grateful to not only call her my mum, but my best friend.” In her piece, Travel Editor Holly Downes reflects upon the important role her mum has played in her life.
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Chila Kumari Burman and the ‘museum aesthetic’
“Judging the way people appreciate exhibitions won’t get you anywhere.” Holly Downes discusses how social media users are challenging cultural conventions.
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My degree has ruined my relationship with reading
Has your degree ruined your relationship with reading? Holly Downes examines her relationship with books since beginning her degree. Can it be reclaimed?
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Painting spring: a snapshot of a season
Visual Arts contributors discuss a selection of paintings which epitomise spring.
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Age-specific travel restrictions: prioritising profits over lives?
Holly Downes discusses Spain’s relaxation of travel restrictions and questions whether profits are being put before safety.
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A celebration of shorts
Film & TV’s contributors discuss their favourite short films for our shortest month.
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Caught in a bad romance: is there a negative relationship between romance and literature?
Holly Downes examines the relationship between romance literature, BookTok and real life.
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Better Health campaign: a facilitator of unhealthy food relationships
Holly Downes questions the government’s attempts to improve health amongst children.
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The New Beacons Bookshop: a legacy secured
“It is more than your average Waterstones — it is a haven of Black heritage.” Following The New Beacons Bookshop’s successful fundraiser, Holly Downes reminds us of the urgency of continuing to support bookshops intent on securing Black legacy.
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