Navigating culture shock when moving abroad
Remember that you will feel isolated, you will feel homesick but know that it takes time for a new place to feel like home.
8m ago
Brahmastra: Bollywood’s failed superhero experiment?
How can one describe “Brahmastra” as anything but a Marvel movie set in India? Director Alejandro Iñárritu had famously labelled superhero movies as cultural genocide, adding “They have been poison… because the audience is so overexposed to plot and explosions… that mean nothing about the experience of being human.”
1y ago
Editorial
I’ve had to make countless adjustments to the way I go about my day thanks to my back pain. No high heels, no slouching, no watching TV from the living room couch, because there is no position of sitting on a sofa for more than 30 minutes that won’t cost me dearly.
1y ago
Is bite-sized news making us lazy readers?
Bite-sized news portals essentially operate as highlights, without the full story.
1y ago
A loving send-off to our favourite Derry Girls
The appeal of Derry Girls lies in finding comedy in absolute tragedy.
1y ago
March 11, 2021
Editorial
I like to believe my parents are rational, logical beings which they (mostly) are. They haven’t tried making us do breathing exercises, or sitting outside in the sun to fight corona, although my mom did try making us drink ginger tea.
March 11, 2021
The Flight Attendant: Murder, Mystery and Girl Power
If you're looking for a good murder mystery, this is it.
February 18, 2021
Editorial
We can all be really critical of our own work. Writing something of your own can be daunting because you think you can never write as well as some of the other people out there.
February 18, 2021
UNFOLLOW CELEBRITIES AND CORPORATIONS?
Who are you following on social media? This'll make you think.
February 4, 2021
Editorial
Theme issues are cool but so are regular issues. Sure, theme issues get nice pictures. But half the fun of a magazine is flipping through the pages not knowing what you’re about to see next.
January 14, 2021
Editorial
People have innate skills which often come in handy because there is only so much you want to actively put in the effort to learn. Instant reflexes are an innate skill.
December 31, 2020
THE 2020 AWARDS
On the last day of the most forgettable year, let's unpack our experiences.
December 24, 2020
Holiday Rom-Coms, Made Better With Food
Expert pairings so you know exactly what to stack up on before you hit play.
December 24, 2020
Editorial
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that making plans about your life only goes so far. As students, in our myopic vision about our future, we convince ourselves that a particular educational route, be it a certain major or institution or the very act of studying abroad, is our only ticket to success.
December 3, 2020
Editorial
In a particular course at university, I wound up as part of a circle that sat, studied and did projects together. This group was welcoming and the coffee runs together when our instructor graciously gave us breaks during class was worth the company kept.
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