Squid Soup
Holly & Anthony of the Young Journalist Academy travelled to Ayscoughfee Hall in Spalding to cover the Shifting Perspectives event created by artist collective Squid Soup. This event was programmed by StoryTellers NPO supported by Arts Council England for the SELCP in Lincolnshire.
The Olympic Truce and it’s Double Standards
The Olympic Truce is a tradition originating from ancient Greece that has been brought back by the IOC and UN to promote peace and safety for all athletes competing. The Olympic Truce begins 7 days before the opening ceremony for the Olympics and 7 days after the closing ceremony of Continue Reading
GREEN WINS BY-ELECTION: ARE THEY HERE TO STAY?
Gorton and Denton saw the Greens’ first ever Westminster by-election victory on the 26th of February, and the woman who won it? A plumber from Greater Manchester. In her victory speech, Hannah Spencer, the recently elected MP and tradeswoman, said: “Working hard used to get you something. It got you Continue Reading
Public Health Vs Prosecution
The legalisation of drugs is not a new concept. In fact, the green party has supported the decriminalisation of cannabis since the 1990s when the party was formed. However, more recently, the current leader of the green party, Zack Polanski, has called for the legalisation of all drugs for the Continue Reading
Summer Makes Us Happier
Warm weather has a way of loosening the weight on our shoulders that we didn’t realise we were carrying. As the days become longer and the light lingers into the evening, life begins to feel a little more spacious. People pile outdoors, colours sharpen, the world becomes brighter, and even ordinary routines take on a gentler rhythm. Summer doesn’t Continue Reading
Flight delays in the Middle East leaves thousands stranded
After Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran, many airlines are being left no choice but to cancel, suspend and divert flights across countries in the Middle East, including UAE (United Arab Emirates), Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and several others. According to euronews, 22.9% of flights expected to land in Continue Reading
Boston High School Radio
Today students from Boston High School research and compiled their first full magazine radio show comprising topics that have interested them and the stories that shape their world.
Culture Wars Divide UK
England’s complex relationship to heritage is remembered as incidents related to British culture spark debate. It has been widely reported that across towns, villages and cities of the country, that flags have begun appearing and this has triggered debate and highlighted the complex relationship between national pride, heritage and community Continue Reading
Debt, Despair, and DLCs: The predatory practices of the gaming industry, explained.
Over the last decade, gaming has expanded from a niche hobby into a mainstream pastime enjoyed by millions worldwide. This rapid growth, however, has not been entirely positive for the industry – in fact, it has been exploited by many game companies seeking to increase their profits, no matter the Continue Reading
The Aesthetic of Agony: Rethinking the ‘tortured artist’ trope
Throughout history, the ‘tortured artist’ has been a trope long discussed and perpetuated. From the infamous moment when Vincent Van Gogh severed his ear amid thoughts of failure, to Sylvia Plath, who detailed her depression in unique poems, this archetype suggests that great art emerges from great suffering. This framing Continue Reading