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Last month, a Cambridge researcher revealed that there are around , African artefacts in University storage. Roshaan Khattak, a filmmaker and human rights activist, received a threatening message in December which he believes was sent by the Pakistan ISI. Jess Smith reflects on the momentos we amass during our time at university. Grace MacLean shares advice on how, and how not , to achieve the perfect bangs. As the last generation for whom it remains in living memory, we must commit to Holocaust remembrance.
Georgie Middlemiss explores the experiences of students volunteering in Calais for a weekend mid-term. Mariam Al-Badry speaks to Saoirse Exton about activism, apathy, and whether people are inherently good. Florence Thomas talks with Martin Jankowski about literature, censorship, and the never-ending search for funding. From Pavlov to probiotics, Charlie Owen examines how our gut microbiome can affect our mental health. Teymour Taj celebrates the beginning of by exploring the weird and wonderful history of calendars.
Emily Lynch explores the important practice of the debrief in all its potential forms. Worried about the New Year or the start of the new term? Emily Cushion argues that we must foreground the Arts, even if those branches lead to uncertain ends. Mae Auckland shares some unconventional ways to jazz up your outfits this spring. Reese Robinson gives you the run-down of the best coats to wear in chilly weather this season.
Elodie Matthews argues that originality is in and fashion predictions are out for Tia Ribbo predicts tulle overloads, boho fringes and skinny jeans for the year ahead. Elsie McDowell explores the pioneering work of Emma Hakansson towards a fashion industry that values life. Harrison Base asks whether film marketing should change with the age of social media.
