Epic fantasy is often stereotyped as cliché-ridden and formulaic, consisting of imitators of Tolkien and the like. Although there are many superb examples of fantasy which overcomes this stereotype, Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire saga defies most fantasy tropes, depicting a medieval-style struggle over the Iron Throne rather than […]

Women & equal pay The issue of wages in the UK is a complex subject that includes the minimum wage increase debates and the London Living Wage campaign. Equal pay is another element of it that features heavily in recruitment, employment issues and women’s rights. When will the day come […]

I never realised how true and significant a statement: ‘Ignorance is bliss’ can be. As part of the hip-hop community, we prepare ourselves for ignorance at its core. It irritates hip-hop listeners, or at least find it amusing, whilst it’s a rapper’s strongest weapon. Unfortunately, people often associate hip-hop with […]

2012 has quite simply been a momentous year for us Human beings; we’ve had the Jubilee, experienced an unforgettable Olympics in London and witnessed a man break the sound barrier as he skydived from the edge space. As well as all this, our ears were also delighted with the some […]

This week’s announcement of Frank Ocean’s nomination for the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation media awards in the outstanding music artist category, may come as no surprise for avid fans of the smooth, spontaneous, and melodic mastermind, whose open attitude towards his sexuality within a decisively homophobic musical sphere […]

Since it parachuted onto Mars last September, the American space agency NASA has made the most of the success of the Curiosity rover as it explores the inhospitable Martian terrain around its landing site. While it has achieved some notable exploratory firsts, Curiosity is potentially harming the very human trait […]

I am normally a pretty sensible person when it comes to money. I have never spent beyond my means, nor am I a scrooge-like miser. I do the things I want to do, but as a student I have also learned to spend my money wisely. However, I do have […]

I never really liked Big Brother’s transmission from Channel Four to Channel Five. It went from being this super interesting social experiment to a desperate try hard. But when I heard Spencer and Heidi were going in the house I thought it was the greatest decision Channel Five could make.