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The Lingering Ghost of Colonialism: The Father and the Assassin

Prachi Chitre | Content Writer I had the opportunity to witness a fantastic play in London—The Father and the Assassin, hosted at the National Theatre. True to its name, the play revolved around India’s famous ‘Father of the Nation’ and the global champion for peace, Mahatma Gandhi.  My first impressions upon entering the theatre were awe—Olivier Theatre, National Theatre’s largest auditorium provides a perfect setting for … Continue reading The Lingering Ghost of Colonialism: The Father and the Assassin

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Exploring London After Dark: Night Exhibitions for University Students

Rebecca de Sa | Content Writer As the summer holidays drift away, you might find yourself yearning for a change in your usual university night routine. Whether you’re new to the area or simply in search of a fresh evening experience, London offers an array of night-time exhibitions that not only allow you to explore the city but also enrich your knowledge.  National Portrait Gallery … Continue reading Exploring London After Dark: Night Exhibitions for University Students

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A Historical Walk Through Runnymede

Isabel West| Content Writer A stone’s throw away from our Campus lies the meadows that make up Runnymede, an unassuming place rich in art and culture. Whether you’re interested in Law, History, Politics or simply enjoy nature, there’s something for you in Runnymede If you start on the lower plains, by the Thames, you’ll find the oldest reference to English history: the Magna Carta Memorial. … Continue reading A Historical Walk Through Runnymede

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The Hidden Gems of Holloway

Neve Watson | Content Writer Remember being new on campus and even the thought of finding your way around campus was daunting? Don’t worry, it could take a few weeks or months, but you will get your bearings. Royal Holloway’s beautiful Founders Building, library and student union may be some of the first places you come across when exploring campus. While there is no doubting … Continue reading The Hidden Gems of Holloway

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Review: Shakespeare Society’s Macbeth

Ali Krausova | Publishing and Creative Designer After A Sly Taming, the Shakespeare Society introduces a brand-new Macbeth, brought to the stage by director Ed Chesterman. Set in the corporate world, it’s hard to imagine that Shakespeare could be this sexy. The Shakespeare Society’s obsession with slaying misogyny continues, intertwined with another oppressive global force: ‘Capitalism was an important theme for us. It perpetuates a … Continue reading Review: Shakespeare Society’s Macbeth

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Leonardo: The Works – A True Exhibition on Screen [Review]

Editor | Svilena Iotkovska Released on October 29th, 2019 and directed by Phil Grabsky, Leonardo: The Works marks the 500th anniversary of the renowned artist’s death. This film, a quite literal Exhibition on Screen, provides viewers with an Ultra HD quality of Leonardo da Vinci’s art – that is, not only the artists’ paintings but his notebooks and drawings as well. Some of the paintings … Continue reading Leonardo: The Works – A True Exhibition on Screen [Review]

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Pietro Cataudella’s Innovative Art Project: CityLiveSketch

Svilena Iotkovska | Editor Pietro Cataudella’s CityLiveSketch project was started in the summer of 2014 and has now grown to acquire over 98,700 followers on Instagram. The Italian artist and illustrator plays tricks on the viewer’s mind by creating part-real, part-illustrated images inspired by his two greatest passions: photography and drawing. When approached by The Founder, Cataudella explained that he ‘started this artistic project because … Continue reading Pietro Cataudella’s Innovative Art Project: CityLiveSketch

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‘Love me, love me!’: Romeo and Juliet at The Globe Theatre

Niamh Smith attended Michael Oakley’s production of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ on 26 March 2019 at The Globe Theatre Student | Niamh Smith Near the end the Spring term, I was fortunate enough to attend a performance of Romeo and Juliet, one of the Bard’s most famous tragedies, with fellow members of Shakespeare Society. Most of us had starred in the Society’s production of the play … Continue reading ‘Love me, love me!’: Romeo and Juliet at The Globe Theatre

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The Infinite Inclusivity of Fan-Fiction

Student | Mercedes-Georgia Mayes Fanfiction.net is one of many websites used for the dissemination of fan-created fiction, alongside Archive of Our Own and Whattpad, and boasts fiction based on almost 2,500 pre-existing works in the ‘Books’ category alone. Within this, each franchise has anywhere between 1 and 800,000 stories attributed to it of varying length. Such dedication is impressive in itself, but it is the … Continue reading The Infinite Inclusivity of Fan-Fiction

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Yeezy Yeezy Yeezy

Student Writer| Tia Hudson He is a father, he is a husband, and he is a key figure in the world of fashion. After appointing himself as ‘the most influential person in footwear at the moment’, Kanye West’s ‘YEEZY’ collaboration with Adidas, Balmain, and other worldwide brands has exceeded the public’s expectations significantly. The company currently has a net worth of one billion dollars and has … Continue reading Yeezy Yeezy Yeezy

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