10th May 2020
Hannah Patterson Views Editor Think you don’t like musicals? Views Editor Hannah Patterson is here to tell you why you’re wrong. I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “I know musicals. I watched Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat when I was seven and I hated it.” And I understand that feeling, I do. Musical ...
10th May 2020
Lucia Posteraro Multimedia Editor The contraceptive pill needs a makeover, one that doesn’t destroy the mental health of the women who rely on it. The moment I started taking the contraceptive pill for the second time, I was at rock bottom. Whilst my first attempt at hormonal contraception was for a feeling of control over ...
8th May 2020
Eve Kershman Writer Eco-consciousness is the new black If this period in our lives has taught us anything, it’s that the tired out phrase “Covid-19 doesn’t discriminate” repeated in the mouths of multiple celebrities simply isn’t true. As A-listers lock themselves in their multi-million dollar mansions, Ellen Degeneres’ comment that “quarantine is like prison” ...
8th May 2020
Annie Hansson Writer Sick of those five hour Netflix binge sessions? Tired of Tiger King memes, nomination challenges and Houseparty quizzes? The GG have you covered. The internet’s endless supply of great but often well-hidden content has never seemed clearer than in the present situation. While we can’t go out and experience the power ...
8th May 2020
Lucy Donaldson Writer Lockdown fever is spreading fast, but where is it worst? It’s day 21, or 200, of lockdown. Sleep patterns are no longer a thing. The highlight of your day is now watching Tiger King conspiracy theories on YouTube and checking the downstairs neighbour isn’t exceeding her one daily jog. You’ve baked ...
7th May 2020
Ella Bagameri Writer Whilst Joe Exotic might claim to be king of the jungle, he certainly shouldn’t be championing your social media feed. In many ways, Netflix’s new documentary series Tiger King resembles a Baroque painting: it’s unnecessarily complicated, grotesque and full of drama – but you can’t look away. Due to its compelling nature, ...
7th May 2020
Rebecca Scott Culture Editor Join Culture Editor Rebecca Scott as she attempts to ground herself in creativity when class cancellations have left her feeling directionless With classes having now been cancelled for a while, the COVID-19 lockdown is feeling more bleak each day. It seems as though many students have fallen victim to a sleep ...
7th May 2020
Tara Gandhi Editor-in-Chief A number of Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) have had their contracts cut short due to the coronavirus crisis. GTAs from the School of Social and Political Sciences received an email telling them there would not be enough work available next year for those on two year contracts to complete the second year, ...
2nd May 2020
Luke Chafer Writer Luke Chafer guides you through some of the best sportsbooks to get your sporting fix during self-isolation The current Covid-19 crisis has resulted in a sporting void, and whilst some have opted to watch a number of replays of great sporting triumphs to reminisce summers gone, one other alternative to get your ...
2nd May 2020
Blair Cunningham Theatre Editor The world cannot remain the same following this outbreak The outbreak of Covid-19 has forced a change in dynamics not seen before. At best we are likely to see the loss of several hundred thousand colleagues, friends, and loved ones, whilst the global economy slows down, wiping trillions from reserves as ...
