Next week marks the start of a new school year, and for many, the start of year 12. Sixth form will surprise, impress and blindside you.  So to help you know what to expect, here’s some advice from a newly minted year 13.  Your learning is your responsibility In lower school, learning is very guided […]

Angele is deconstructing the barriers in the French Music Industry. When she isn’t addressing a sexist society with hit songs like “Balance ton quoi”, this Belgian artist is producing catchy tunes. As a result, she has caught the attention of Francophone (French-speaking) youth, helping to push through an English-speaking-dominated industry and a French national-dominated musical […]

As Taylor Swift herself says in ‘I Think He Knows’ – ‘I am an architect,’ which is true in the way that she  creates some of the best bridges of all time. But in this instance, it is musical bridges rather than the likes of the Tyne Bridge.   5. ‘Getaway Car’ – Reputation ‘Getaway Car’ […]

Plenty of people love staying at home and binge-watching different Netflix series and films, no matter what else might be going on in the world. So here are b**p’s Netflix recommendations for you. Stranger Things Stranger Things is a science fiction horror series about a lab which has used people as experiments and knows a […]

Journaling often looks really simple when you watch someone else doing it on social media online. However, as soon as you prepare to begin, you’re left with no ideas. Often, frustration and boredom can make keeping a record of your day seem tedious but there are lots of ways to make it more fun and […]

Feminism is a key feature in modern-day society. the google definition is, ‘the advocacy of women’s rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.’ There are many different ways to express this. One way is through music. Here we analyse one writer’s most prolific feminist songs. Mans World – MARINA ‘Man’s World’ represents […]

Animal Farm is a book, which, many would think is about animals on a farm, however, the message is far more advanced. The short answer is that it is about the dangers of communism. Animal Farm is aimed at 13+ but can be read by any age. The farm is run by Farmer Jones, but […]

The Bunker Diary is written by British author Kevin Brooks. It was published in 2013. Many people wanted it banned for its disturbing themes and dark plot. However, in 2014 it won the Carnegie Medal. Plot We follow 16-year-old Linnus as he writes about his experience in a diary. One day he was walking along […]

Some of the questions people may focus on when it comes to coding include ‘Where should I start coding?’ ‘How do I start?’ ‘Where do I find support if I need help?’ This article will answer those questions and if coding is something you have an interest in pick up some of our top tips […]

When you first have to write a job application, it is difficult to know how to present yourself. Do you mention everything?…Or should you keep it simple and concise? These are 6 tips that can help you write a successful job application that will show off your strengths: Focus on spelling, grammar and punctuation – […]

Hamilton is a 2015 musical written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. It features a staggering 46 songs and the musical, which you can find on Disney +, is 204 minutes long. Out of the 46 songs, these are the ten best.  10. Guns and Ships ‘Guns and Ships’ is sung by Daveed Diggs, Leslie Odom Jr and […]

This amazing murder mystery thriller is written by British writer Holly Jackson. It is an extremely enjoyable read. If you love thrilling and exhilarating books that keep you up at night desperate to know what happens next, this book will be right up your street. What’s more, there are 2 other books in the series […]

Do you love the original Disney ‘Lion King’ animation? If so, you won’t be disappointed by the Lion King Stage production –in fact, you will be truly delighted! This enchanting musical tells the story of a royal lion cub, Simba, who is welcomed into the Kingdom of the African Savannah with great rejoicing and hope […]

What is evolution? Are humans still evolving? If we evolved from monkeys, why are there still different species now? Evolution is a process of a species adapting to its environment. This relies on natural selection; the mechanism. An organism that is more adapted to its environment has a higher chance to live until it can […]

Mindfulness is a useful technique that can help with your mental health. It can assist with stress; meditation mainly focuses on distracting your mind and paying more attention to your breath, or noises for instance.  It also can reduce heightened anxiety for similar reasons. Mindfulness-based therapy helps you let go of worries. Surprisingly, the technique […]

In the 2022/23 season, Newcastle have seen huge improvements. Under the new management of Eddie Howe they are beating all expectations and now sit third in the premier league. Last year Newcastle only scored 44 goals whereas this season they have an impressive 59 goals and the season isn’t even over. They also have the […]

Would you prefer to read and envision the story of the Hunger Games in your mind or would you prefer to lie back and watch a multitude of talented actors tell you the story? Either way, both ways are successful in conveying a brilliant storyline. Whether you have already read the fun series, have never […]

There is an incredible lack of knowledge of the incident of the Princes in the Tower. Motives, outcomes and even the way of death are all unknown. As the suspected murder happened in the 1480s, the evidence of the crime has been long lost or even non-existent. Setting the scene The father of Edward and […]

‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ is written by Taylor Jenkins Reid and is easily considered to be one of the best ‘booktok’ books. It is filled with plot twists and some unexpected moments. It is filled with characters who are made to be hateable and characters who are made to be likeable. It is […]

Picture this; You have made the perilous journey of thousands of miles across several countries, avoiding a war, death and trafficking, only to be turned back by what you thought was a safe haven. Rishi Sunak’s plan for migrants trying to cross the channel is a complete and utter disaster, not to mention violating several […]

The King is Dead is a queer and scandalous book involving the royal family and racism. It’s about a 17-year-old boy called James and he is the next king. It is up to James to lead Britain and to be the country’s first black king. However, the population of the country he is set to […]

England netball is on a roll. The team is just getting stronger. The Vitality Roses are currently in training for the 2023 netball world cup in Cape Town and have their sights set on a win. They couldn’t have reached this point without the amazing players that make up the national team. Each and everyone […]

Formula One began in 1950. The first Championship was won by Giuseppe ‘Nino’ Farina for Alfa Romeo. But since then there have been many changes to this highly competitive sport which features only twenty of the most talented drivers in the world. Here are some interesting facts about this hugely popular sport which takes place […]

University can be one of the most challenging times in an individual’s life. Suddenly, you’re all away from home and the friends and family you love with a bunch of people who are so utterly different from you. You might not like your course, your ‘friends’ or the city you’re in. And suddenly you find […]

1914. The world stands on the edge of change. But women still have no vote. Evelyn is rich and clever, but she isn’t allowed to go to university. Life is set out for her, but Evelyn wants freedom and choice, even if it means paying the highest price alongside her fellow Suffragettes. Meanwhile, May campaigns […]

For a lot of people, politics is a very confusing topic. There are so many words to remember, so many parties and government positions and it’s not easy to know what it all means. But there is no shame in not knowing. After all, it’s not like the news explains the definition of all of […]

Living in the UK, you’ll be more than aware of what damage the cold weather can do to your skin. So, it’s important to keep protected and ensure that you’re using the right products this winter. According to Dr Nick Lowe, professor of ­dermatology at the Cranley Clinic in London“Harsh winds, rain and cold temperatures […]

  The importance of a name shouldn’t be understated. This is what I discovered through my exploration of names and their significance.   I have recently started studying A-Level English Language, and one of the first lessons I had was on the importance of a person’s name. We had to research our own names in an […]

This Black History Month, the focus is on bringing about meaningful change. Action, not words, is needed to bring about real systemic change in Britain to create an equal society for Black Britons. Here are four people working to bring about change in Britain in various sectors of life: Kwajo Tweneboa As a 23-year-old student, […]

England’s Women’s football team succeeded where the men had failed for fifty-six years. They took home a major international trophy at the Euros 2022 tournament. There has been widespread praise for the Lionesses, but it has also opened up a conversation about the inequality and double standards for male and female footballers. The pay gap […]

Bolu Babalola had me hooked with Love in Colour in 2020, a beautiful anthology of love stories and she came back in 2022 with a fun romantic novel that I pre-ordered the first chance I could get. Honey & Spice revolves around Kiki and Malakai, two students at Whitehall university, a fictional British university. Kiki […]

Former Disney star Sabrina Carpenter dropped her highly-anticipated fifth studio album, emails i can’t send, earlier this month –  and it’s arguably her best (and most personal) work yet. Carpenter began her career as a child star, with her breakthrough role on Girl Meets World catapulting her into the limelight. The pop princess is no stranger to […]

This week, you will likely have seen the videos circulating on social media of protestors in Sri Lanka breaking into former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s home, eating his food and using his gym. But how did it get this far? What has been happening in Sri Lanka? Let’s break down the events that led up to […]

Hamilton is arguably one of the best musicals of our generation. With carefully crafted lyrics and choreography, it narrates the story of Alexander Hamilton and how he shaped American politics. Here are 5 mind-blowing facts that you may have missed about the show.  1- Guns and Ships  Daveed Diggs as Lafayette gives a staggering performance […]

The Song of Achilles tells the story of the mightiest Trojan warriors. Achilles and his lover Patroclus grow, fight and love their way through one of the most brutal wars in Greek mythology. What makes it stand out? Firstly, let’s just say that Madeline Miller has created a literary masterpiece. She has shaped the story […]

From the Bronte sisters to Virginia Woolf,  female authors and the presentation of women in literature have arguably helped shape and promote the feminist movement.  What is feminism?  A commonly misconstrued concept, feminism at its core is the belief that both men and women should have equal rights. The different types of feminism are often […]

Eric Lomax was a British soldier during the Second World War who experienced extreme violence as a Prisoner of War in Japan. After years of his life were spent battling his trauma alone, he secured help and forgave one of his torturers. His story is fascinating, and he’s even had a film made about him […]

The long, hot summer that awaits you after finishing your exams will forever be tainted by the dreaded results day. Here are five top tips for staying calm and relaxing without the worry about what that heavy brown envelope holds.  Tip 1 – Social interaction Although it may seem like lying in bed all day […]

History textbooks are full of men, completely ignoring the courageous actions of countless women. Here, we have managed to whittle down this seemingly never-ending list of forgotten women to just five who have been robbed of a legacy. 1.  Mary Seacole Mary Seacole was a British-Jamaican nurse who did outstanding work during the Crimean War. […]

Sam Fender: Indie rockstar, 4 million monthly listeners, and a proper partying Geordie. His rise to fame since his debut album ‘Hypersonic Missiles’ has been a never-ending climb, from two BRIT awards to hungover BBC interviews, the Tyneside singer has never stopped giving.  Background Born and raised in North Shields, Sam Fender’s lyrics are drawn […]