• News TV Review: Doctor Who: Flux (Ep 6)
    Doctor Who: Flux finally reaches its drawn-out conclusion. The Vanquishers, as it is titled, promises to wrap up all loose ends and tie up every plot thread that stuck out like multiple sore thumbs throughout the season in a satisfying way… Only kidding. This is Chibnall’s writing we’re talking about. Remember Vines? Those little six-second […]
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  • Editorials 12 Lists Of Christmas: Top Ten Memes of the Year
    As bleak as 2021 was for many, the constant, hilarious and enlightening barrage of memes across the internet forced a smile on many of our faces, keeping us in a better mood throughout the day. Below are ten of them that dominated this year. They never ceased to be funny, had boundless creativity and some […]
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  • News TV Review: Dr Who: Flux (Ep 5)
    The penultimate episode of Doctor Who: Flux is here. A series that has shown an awful lot yet seems as empty as the vast space that the flux is encompassing. Despite last weekend’s Village of the Angels being the high point so far, I still approached this episode with the same degree of nonchalant scepticism […]
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  • Music The Life and Career of Dolly Parton
    Dolly Parton is an iconic figure in American music, best known for being the first person to seamlessly blend pop and country music together, and leaving a tremendous legacy in pop culture. Parton was born on 19 January 1946 in Locust Ridge, Tennessee. She is the fourth of 12 children born into an extremely poor […]
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  • Editorials Men’s Mental Health in Numbers
    In November, men’s mental health is focused on with a more keen eye than ever. Despite being prevalent all year round, movements such as Movember have worked to shine a light on the mental health of men which is slowly becoming more normalised now. Here are some of the facts and figures regarding the mental […]
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  • TV TV Review: Doctor Who: Flux (EP 4)
    The Weeping Angels are back. Doctor Who: Flux has pulled out all the stops in the mid-season slump and brought back a monster whose fear factor was decimated a long time ago. However, in a somewhat pleasant surprise, the weeping angel formula gets a new rewrite. While nowhere near as frightening as they were in […]
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  • Editorials Who is Amanda Staveley?
    Amanda Staveley is a name most people in Newcastle have come to know well. She is responsible for some of the biggest business deals in the UK, including the ground-breaking acquisition of Newcastle United by Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Wealth Fund. So, who exactly is Amanda Staveley? Staveley was born on 11 April 1973 in Yorkshire. […]
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  • Sport Sports Weekly
    In sports this week, a fine weekend for the northern hemisphere in Rugby and a race for a new Manchester United manager pales in importance to a missing Chinese tennis star. Football Manchester United’s search for a new manager continues in the aftermath of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sacking. Former player Michael Carrick is currently interim […]
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  • TV Review: Doctor Who: Flux (EP 3)
    Doctor Who: Flux continues with Once, Upon Time – and in classic Chris Chibnall fashion. That of running out of steam and proceeding to rip off your predecessors, this time being Steven Moffat and his wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey malarkey. Here’s the thing: despite Moffat’s faults, there seemed like genuine depth and emotion being displayed by the […]
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  • Sport Sports Weekly
    There have been some staggering wins this week in the world of sports, from football to rugby, and we’re excited to share them with you right here. It’s up to you to pick one that’s your favourite, from Scotland progressing to a crucial stage for World Cup glory, Ireland’s handling of the southern hemisphere giants […]
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  • Editorials 20th Century Dictators
    It comes as no surprise to anyone but the 20th century was one of the most horrific and cruel periods of time in world history. Part of that comes due to the rise of the modern dictator. What is a dictator? An individual who rules a country or countries with absolute power, where nobody comes […]
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  • Editorials Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Scotland
    Scotland, my home country, is a funny little place. In the midst of its chaotic and vibrant social sphere, it is easy to forget just how interesting and beautiful its landscape and history are. Some of these facts listed below were completely unknown to me before researching them, so here’s hoping that you learn something […]
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  • Editorials The Kennedy Curse
    There are a number of phenomenons that hover over the role of President of the United States. From the Tippecanoe curse, where presidents who are elected in a year that ends in 0 all die in office, to the Clinton body count, where those who apparently have dirt or connections to the Clinton family mysteriously […]
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  • TV Review: Doctor Who: Flux (EP 2)
    Doctor Who: Flux continues with War of the Sontarans, which is a bit of a redundant title since the Sontarans are basically always at war. So really it should be called: The Sontarans. The Doctor, Yaz, and Dan have been transported through time where things are… a little off. The Crimean War is now being […]
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  • Sport Sports Weekly
    In sports, big decisions matter. And those decisions can be taken by the largest, wealthiest board, or by the one person participating. That’s why this week on Sports Weekly, we have both the wealthiest club in football history making some unusual changes, as well as the most mature tennis player in years taking further steps […]
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  • Education Are Universities Destined for Failure?
    The impact of the pandemic opened many people’s eyes to the ongoing plight regarding universities. I’m not talking about the institutions themselves having issues with the way they’re run, although there is plenty of topics there. I’m talking about how it is infeasible that universities keep up their enrolment rate in the next decades, as […]
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  • TV Doctor Who Review: Flux
    Jodie Whittaker’s final season in Doctor Who, titled Flux, kicked off this weekend. In what will be a single story spanning six episodes, the first story, called The Halloween Apocalypse, kicks things into gear in trademark Chibnall fast pace. In this outing, we see the Doctor and Yaz confront an entangling series of obstacles all […]
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  • News Sports Weekly
    Manchester United fans express their frustrations this week as a potential new manager gets pilfered from under their nose, McLaren makes history in racing and Rugby’s injury crisis continues to shine a light on the conduct of the sports. All of this and more are down here on this week’s edition of Sports Weekly. Football […]
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  • Technology The Father of the Nuclear Bomb
    J Robert Oppenheimer is a name you may not have heard before. However, this is the man who is responsible for devising a piece of technology, capable of wiping out life on Earth on an unprecedented scale: the nuclear bomb. However, this is not the case of a deranged madman with delusions of world domination […]
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  • Politics Why COP26 politicians are not the right leaders
    COP26 is underway now, and as a Glasgow resident, I can see firsthand the impact this conference is having on the city. Police squads roam frequently, many famous buildings have protective measures being put around them, and transport is completely compromised. Clearly, this is an event that brings unprecedented attention to the city. Many of […]
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  • Sport The Life and Career of Mo Salah
    Mohamed Salah is one of the best football players in the world right now, and quite possibly the frontrunner for the Ballon d’Or this year. The Egyptian captain and Liverpool star has been in sensational form, scoring goals for fun and achieving so much both on and off the pitch. Salah was born on 15 […]
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  • Editorials Ten Things You Didn’t Know About India
    India is the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest, so you bet that it is absolutely brimming with culture and intrigue. Let’s look at ten things about the country that you might not be aware of and broaden your horizons.   1. Cows Are Considered Sacred Cows are protected by […]
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  • Editorials The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
    Sarajevo. June 28th 1914. It was a day that would end up changing the world forever, and lead to the casualties and deaths of millions of people. It was the day that began World War One. In the early 1900s, the country of Bosnia was under strict Austro-Hungarian which was exacerbated by the country being […]
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  • News Sports Weekly
    In sports, making big decisions is an important aspect. The mental side is just as important as anything physical you leave out there. Today’s headlines are all about that. A pair of tennis stars battling from setbacks, a look into how sports bodies have treated their players’ welfare, and a young athlete battling the demons […]
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  • Editorials Film Review: Dune
    Dune, the crowning achievement in science-fiction writing, was considered by many to be unadaptable. Efforts to get this groundbreaking epic by Frank Herbert off the ground have stalled in the past, from Alejandro Jodorowsky’s ambitious attempt that went nowhere to David Lynch’s 1984 bizarre rendition crashing and burning. Enter Denis Villeneuve. This is a director […]
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  • News Alec Baldwin Shooting: What We Know
    The tragic death of a woman working onset of the film, Rust, occurred when star and producer Alec Baldwin discharged a loaded weapon after it was handed to him by the assistant director. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchens was fatally shot while the director Joel Souza, standing behind her, was injured. Investigators in Santa Fe County have […]
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  • News The Chadwick Boseman Scholarship Launches
    Howard University has partnered with Netflix to launch a new scholarship in honour of the late Chadwick Boseman. The £3.9 million scholarship, now called the Chadwick A Boseman Memorial Scholarship, will provide four years of tuition at Howard’s College of Fine Arts to one lucky student per year. Boseman was an alumnus of said university […]
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  • News Sports Weekly
    Sports stories in the current day vary immensely. While the matches and events that happen on those special nights enthral us, we remember to not take it for granted. This is why that in between savouring Mo Salah’s excellence or the rise of British talent in both tennis and boxing, we remember the young sports […]
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  • Movies Film Review: Venom: Let There Be Carnage
    Venom: Let There Be Carnage, as it is so awkwardly titled, is a sequel to Venom, 2018’s most enigmatic film. Critics were in universal agreement about it being bad, yet the box office returns were so staggering, it defied belief. Andy Serkis has been brought aboard to exorcise the camp, comedy, and bromance between Eddie […]
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  • Editorials Five endangered animals you should know about
    Animals are a beautiful and natural part to the planet’s ecosystem, and it is such a heartbreaking shame to see so many species become endangered by a multitude of factors. In this article, we will look at five of these animals driven to devastation who are still on Earth, what it is that’s affecting them […]
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  • News Mars shows further signs of habitation
    The quest to find life on Mars has taken another huge leap forward after scientists and researchers claim to have found the best location possible to find definite signs. NASA has taken images from a section on Mars called the Jezero crater and deduced that the shape of the landscape of the planet was formed […]
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  • Movies Top Five Male Villains in Film
    A story is only as good as the villain who drives it along. They can be some of the most interesting, complex and entertaining aspects of any film, and we have no shortage of incredible bad guys. These are the five male villains who I believe shine above all else in their field. 5. Terence […]
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  • Editorials Professor provides flawed advice on diabetes
    An oddly flawed anecdote came from a study on diabetes recently. One that seems purposefully dense on anything regarding the human body and in what ways weight impacts it. Professor Roy Taylor of Newcastle University claims that people who can’t fit into the same jeans they were wearing aged 21 are at risk of carrying […]
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  • Editorials What is autism?
    It is more common than you may think to meet someone on the spectrum of autism. Yet, despite this, people find it hard to categorise, and I believe it is very useful to know the signs and how to approach it. Autism is a developmental disability that is defined by limited or repetitive behavioural and […]
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  • Editorials The Seven Wonders of the World
    The seven wonders of the world keep changing, much like the planet. The ancient wonders have mostly been destroyed, replaced by a more expansive and diverse range of amazing creations. Do you ever want to have a visit to these marvels yourself? Well, let’s run down the list and see what takes your fancy. The […]
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  • News Sports Weekly
    What a dynamic week of sports it was. The headline grabber, of course, was the titanic clash between two heavyweight superpowers. It really did cement itself as one of the great clashes. But sports are varied, and the stories here are too. Two British sporting forces capitulate while the future looks bright for another. Let’s […]
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  • Editorials Earth In The Time Of Dinosaurs
    Dinosaurs were the supreme rulers of the Earth millions of years ago. These big dumb lizards were the dominant force in nature, so you can imagine the planet was very different back then. Well, that’s an understatement. The first four billion years of Earth were called the Hadean Era, and the planet was a molten […]
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  • Movies Film Review: No Time To Die
    Daniel Craig’s tenure as James Bond has seen its fair share of rises and dips. His debut, Casino Royale, might be the best Bond film ever made, while its follow-up, Quantum of Solace, was a primary victim of the 2007-08 writers’ strike. Then came 2012’s Skyfall, which instantly became a classic, followed by 2015’s Spectre, […]
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  • News La Palma volcano so far
    The Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Canary Island of La Palma has erupted, spewing molten lava down its rocky sides and forcing all residents to avoid the outdoors for the time being. The lava glows so brightly that it can be seen from space. According to the Volcanic Institute of the Canaries, the magma formed […]
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  • Sport Sports Weekly
    A huge question in sports this week: have Messi and Ronaldo finally been dethroned? Find out more right here. Along with all things football, we build up the anticipation for the third Fury vs Wilder fight. Also, Emma Raducanu looks for a coach to take her forward, and we go over the most entertaining rugby […]
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  • Movies How Uncut Gems makes you anxious
    Uncut Gems, directed by the Safdie Brothers, is one of my favourite films of the past few years. The primary reason for this is the multitude of filmmaking techniques used throughout the film to induce an unbearably tense and frantic feeling in the audience. This might be the most anxiety-inducing film I’ve ever seen. How […]
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  • News Turkish man joins own search party
    In highly amusing news a search party in Turkey was brought to an abrupt halt when the missing person in question joined the group by accident. Local man Behyan Mutlu had gone missing on Tuesday after a night of heavy drinking. He was with his friends, though nobody noticed him slink off into the forests […]
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  • Editorials Dementia and Depression: Communication is Key
    It’s important to treat dementia patients with respect and care. The disease is unfathomably cruel and the least we can do while caring for them is be helpful and interactive. This is also true for those with early-onset dementia. The news at any age that this disease will overwhelm you obviously takes its toll mentally, […]
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  • Editorials The Five Most Dangerous Animals
    The animal kingdom is vast, so it can only be assumed that some of the residents there are capable of being the most fearsome and dangerous beings on the planet. These aren’t your standard lions, sharks, and tarantulas. These animals are not to be messed with and are incredibly dangerous to humans and other animals. […]
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  • Movies Top Five Female Villains in Film
    Not to be outdone, the great female villains of film never cease to impress. And today, we will dissect the top five of them right here. Female antagonists offer a different breed of monster to their male counterparts, and these five effortlessly excel at their tasks of terrifying the audience. 5. Luv – Blade Runner […]
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  • Sport Sports Weekly
    It was a history-making few days in sports. A group of minnows sealed a famous victory, a boxer has walked away from the sport to make radical changes in his country, and pro rugby saw the first female referee take charge of a game. Football The biggest upset in Champions League history occurred as Moldovan […]
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  • Editorials China’s influence on modern filmmaking
    China, which makes up 25% of the global box office, really is a crucial factor when it comes to the success of a film. With the government only allowing 38 international films to be screened in Chinese cinemas per year, studios must go all-out to ensure that their products can make it past their censors. […]
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  • Editorials Ten Things You Didn’t Know About New Zealand
    New Zealand – the land of the long white cloud. There could be a heatwave in one town and a few miles away, a blizzard affecting its neighbour. There is simply no other place like it. With such a beautiful landscape and fascinating culture, there are sure to be interesting aspects about it that even […]
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