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Editorials

How to Apply to Sixth Form and College

Sixth form and college are an absolutely terrifying prospect. That’s not to say it doesn’t feel incredibly exciting to plan and research and apply for it – it does. But everything feels a little overwhelming, especially when your current school doesn’t provide you with enough useful resources. So, if you’re in the same boat as […]
News

Science proves ancestor of Sitting Bull

Scientists have recently been able to determine a living ancestor of a famous Native American leader Sitting Bull, using brand new tools. Sitting Bull fought against the United States as they attempted to claim land from the Native Americans and is best known for inspiring the defeat of General Custer in the Battle of the […]
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 […]
Technology

Facebook building a metaverse

For some time now, Facebook has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. From the recent server outages to the US government’s calls for the company to split up, Facebook has certainly been stuck in the spotlight. The company has now, however, announced its intentions to build a metaverse. Many people will likely […]
Technology

Will robots create mass unemployment?

Robotics innovation in recent years has been massive. While science-fiction films have pointed towards a robot uprising spelling the end of the human race, it’s possible that robots may have a very real impact on employment. Robotics and automation can be extremely useful in many workplaces. The benefits of automation include increased productivity and better […]
Movies

Film Review: The Tomorrow War

Director Chris Mckay delivers to Amazon Prime video his take on a science fiction epic, The Tomorrow War, but is there enough quality to keep viewers engaged at home? The Tomorrow War explores a world in which soldiers are taken from the past to fight for humanity in the future. The survivors are then returned […]
Editorials

A Note for GCSE Results Day

Good luck and congratulations to all those collecting their GCSE results today. It’s a very important day in your life and your journey, so try and soak up all the emotions you’re feeling – good or bad. GCSE results day seems like a lifetime ago for me now, but I still remember feeling disappointed with […]
Editorials

Not Knowing is OK

It is expected of us all as soon as we turn the ripe age of 18-years-old that we know exactly what we’re going to do with our lives and where we’re going. As everyone who has ever been 18 knows, it’s not this straightforward. And, actually, not knowing is OK. I’ve always been one of […]
Editorials

How it feels to be at the end of adolescence

Adolescence is one hell of a phase. Incorporating the years from the age of ten to 19, it’s a journey that is unlike any other human experience in their lifetime. Adolescence spans the beginning of secondary school, all of those awkward and painful mid-teenage years, right until the end of one’s school days and the […]