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Holly Downes

Indigo Travel 

To glamp or to camp is the question

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Holly Downes, Rosie Bromiley

“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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Indigo Indigo Features 

To Mum

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Anita LU, Holly Downes

“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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Indigo Visual Arts 

Chila Kumari Burman and the ‘museum aesthetic’

May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Holly Downes, Verity Laycock

“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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Books Indigo 

My degree has ruined my relationship with reading

May 8, 2022May 8, 2022 sub.editors 1 Comment Holly Downes

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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Indigo Print Edition Visual Arts 

Painting spring: a snapshot of a season

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Anna Kuptsova, Ælfred Hillman, Holly Downes, Nicole Wu

Visual Arts contributors discuss a selection of paintings which epitomise spring.

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Comment International Comment Print Edition 

Age-specific travel restrictions: prioritising profits over lives?

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 sub.editors 1 Comment Holly Downes

Holly Downes discusses Spain’s relaxation of travel restrictions and questions whether profits are being put before safety.

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Film & TV Indigo Print Edition 

A celebration of shorts

February 26, 2022February 26, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Emerson Shams, Emily Doughty, Holly Downes, Verity Laycock

Film & TV’s contributors discuss their favourite short films for our shortest month.

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Books Indigo 

Caught in a bad romance: is there a negative relationship between romance and literature?

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Holly Downes

Holly Downes examines the relationship between romance literature, BookTok and real life.

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Comment 

Better Health campaign: a facilitator of unhealthy food relationships

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Holly Downes

Holly Downes questions the government’s attempts to improve health amongst children.

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Books Indigo 

The New Beacons Bookshop: a legacy secured

January 29, 2022January 29, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Holly Downes

“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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