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News 5 details you missed in Hamilton – The MusicalHamilton 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 […]Read Full Article
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Books Book review: Song of AchillesThe 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 […]Read Full Article
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Editorials How literature has shaped the feminist movementFrom 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 […]Read Full Article
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News Awaiting exam results: How to enjoy the summerThe 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 […]Read Full Article
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News Sam Fender’s I Made It MomentSam 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 […]Read Full Article