Track Review: Reflections // Misterwives
Misterwives is an indie pop band based in New York City. Formed in 2012, the band is based around a core trio of Mandy Lee, Wiliam Hehir and Etienne Bowler. This band has developed quickly and garnered much buzz within the indie community. Their unique sound falling somewhere in between the genres has set them apart from the crowd and, although they are still relatively … Continue reading Track Review: Reflections // Misterwives
Game Review: Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons
The trouble with video games is that their perception seems to be that of an artless, puerile and cynical business led by underdeveloped man-children. So, with that in mind, I felt it would be best to talk about a game that undeniably bucks the trend. Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons is the tautological title of what I would describe as the best game … Continue reading Game Review: Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons
Album Review: Self-titled Album // Hozier
The quality of British indie music has been dwindling recently and it has been left to the extremities of the UK to lead the charge in reigniting the interest in this genre. Irish born Andrew Hozier-Byrne has made his first less than tentative steps into the world of music releases and – I’m pleased to announce – the water’s fine. His self-titled album ‘Hozier’ is somewhat of a … Continue reading Album Review: Self-titled Album // Hozier
Film Review: The Dictator (2012)
In light of the developments in the Middle East, Tony Diver re-reviews ‘The Dictator’ for its political accuracy (and humour). There are many benefits to living in a society that prides itself on the individual’s right to freedom of speech. We are gifted with the incredible diversity and honesty of cinema, showing the unadulterated message of the director directly to the people. It’s something that the … Continue reading Film Review: The Dictator (2012)
Editor’s Pick: Crush Songs // Karen O
Listening to Karen O’s new 15 piece album is a thoroughly refreshing experience. Each of the songs are short, sweet illustrations of the singer’s own raw emotion, displaying a spectrum of feelings. Here there seems to be no common theme, other than that of love and heartbreak. Each song takes on its own experimental format, with a new take on how to portray the … Continue reading Editor’s Pick: Crush Songs // Karen O
What grinds my gears: Revision and Exams
As all Year 13 students will tell you, examinations are the toughest time of the year. It is a time where all your knowledge will be judged, assessed and graded by an external invigilator. This person, who knows absolutely nothing about you, your style of writing or intellectual ability will be set loose on your paper and will deconstruct it in a way they … Continue reading What grinds my gears: Revision and Exams
Blaming Virtuality, Ignoring Reality
Do you enjoy playing Minecraft? Do you burst with excitement whenever Quentin Tarantino releases another one of his violent masterpieces? Can you not contain your impatience for the next season of Game of Thrones? If the answers to these questions are yes, then I have some bad news for you: you are a murderous savage, intent on destroying society. I’m sorry, but that’s a fact. … Continue reading Blaming Virtuality, Ignoring Reality
Moneyball: The Harsh Reality of Sport
Football. It’s the hot-blooded excitement of the game, the scream of fans, and an opportunity for everyone to get involved and end up a winner. An even playing field – where whoever you are, and wherever you come from, there is always the chance of glory. Football is the basis from which some of the most unbelievable stories have emerged, stories that will be told … Continue reading Moneyball: The Harsh Reality of Sport
Poll: Linear vs. Modular Exams
From next year, all A-level exams will become linear. Whilst the recent changes to the system mean that January exams no longer take place, the changes that come into effect in September create a two-year linear course. That means students who take an A-level course will face all of their exams at the end,as opposed to in two sets, for AS and A2. This is … Continue reading Poll: Linear vs. Modular Exams
Controversy and hatred are not the same thing
The internet is a fantastic hive of information. What was once only the refuge of the young, the adept and the forward thinking has now become accessible to all. It almost goes without saying that this is – of course – a tremendously good thing. Computer clubs have cropped up around the country to allow more and more people (particularly the increasing numbers of senior … Continue reading Controversy and hatred are not the same thing
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