- F1 2024 season updateBy Sukhmani Bratch This season is going to be one to remember if these first few races are an indicator of what’s to come. Before diving into the races lets begin with the beginning of the year. Silly season is upon us already and we have one of the most… Read more: F1 2024 season update
- 96th Oscars Awards CeremonyBy Scarlet Sproson It is no surprise that once again, the Oscars truly were a night to remember, as it became a night filled with chaos and delight. From performances of ‘I’m Just Ken’ by Ryan Gosling and the Best Actress award given to Emma Stone for “Poor Things”. It… Read more: 96th Oscars Awards Ceremony
- Dune: Part 2By Amy Arrowsmith “Dune: Part 2” is an aesthetically magnificent and grandiose continuation of the plot started in the first part. With a complex and engrossing cinematic experience, director Denis Villeneuve demonstrates his skill of world-building and storytelling once more. The movie continues where the first one left off, following… Read more: Dune: Part 2
- Guided: A book reviewBy Poppy Edwards, CONTACT: 18pedwards@wghs.org.uk “Nobody knows what happened that night… nobody but Macey.” Age rating: KS4+ Rating: 4/5 stars Book link: amazon.co.uk/Guided-Emma-Smith/dp/B0B5RWKX32 Scrolling on TikTok many months ago, likely procrastinating some sort of homework, I stumbled across a video of Emma Smith promoting her debut novel, Guided. Intrigued by… Read more: Guided: A book review
- Humanising History: Half of a Yellow Sun reviewBy Mia Bains CONTACT: 18mbains@wghs.org.uk “Red was the blood of the siblings massacred in the North, black was for mourning them, green was for the prosperity Biafra would have, and, finally, the half of a yellow sun stood for the glorious future,” Half of a Yellow Sun, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie… Read more: Humanising History: Half of a Yellow Sun review
- A flavour to heighten your senses this AutumnBy Scarlet Sproson It is that time of year once again when the leaves have withered and the droplets of rain cling to the blurred, misted windows as they try desperately not to fall. Sweet smells of hot cocoa envelop your senses as you feel that comforting heat penetrate through… Read more: A flavour to heighten your senses this Autumn
- Fandoms, Fantasy Tropes and The Owl HouseBy Isabella Green While this certainly not the most autumnal thing I could choose to write about, I associate the show with the season. I was originally going to write this article just about those attributes, but getting there made me remember so much of how the show uses the… Read more: Fandoms, Fantasy Tropes and The Owl House
- Analysing Allegory: Undertale’s ghostsBy Isabella Green Ah, Undertale. A game so terrifyingly huge with an even more colossal fan base. It’s notorious for its less-than-wholesome fandom. From poisoning artists in the most literal interpretation of ship wars I have ever seen and threatening its content creators for ‘enjoying the game the wrong way’… Read more: Analysing Allegory: Undertale’s ghosts
- Formula 1: Season update!By Sukhmani Bratch We begin with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort! Unsurprisingly, Verstappen absolutely dominated his home racetrack as well as pretty much every other race this season. However, there was an unexpected face on the podium, Pierre Gasly! Considering that Alpine isn’t usually a podium contender, this is… Read more: Formula 1: Season update!
- The Secret History by Donna TarttBy Amy Arrowsmith In The Secret History, Donna Tartt takes readers on a fascinating journey that pushes the boundaries of conventional psychological fiction. Captivating from the first page, Tartt’s masterful narrative takes you into the complex and mysterious world of a group of elite students. Tartt’s uncanny ability to delve… Read more: The Secret History by Donna Tartt
- Is Gilmore Girls Worth Watching This Autumn?By Ajooni Varaitch When the leaves begin to change and the temperatures drop a famous well-loved series with a large fan base Gilmore Girls rises in popularity, it’s described as a heart-warming drama set in the fictional town of Stars Hollow. However, having been around for so long, a question… Read more: Is Gilmore Girls Worth Watching This Autumn?
- The ultimate guide to Taylor Swifts’ Midnights and Eras TourBy Ajooni Varaitch Taylor Swift’s album “Midnights” marks yet another evolution in the artist’s incredible career. Released before her “Eras” tour, this album highlights Swift’s versatility and growth as a musician. “Midnights” is a departure from her previous works, exploring new musical territories while maintaining her signature heartfelt lyricism. The… Read more: The ultimate guide to Taylor Swifts’ Midnights and Eras Tour
- The Silverstone Grand PrixBy Sukhmani Bratch The Silverstone Grand Prix is a popular race, especially for many British fans and drivers with it being their home race. However, like any Grand Prix it comes with its fair share of highs and lows. The race highlights: Max Verstappen gained his 6th consecutive race win… Read more: The Silverstone Grand Prix
- People We Meet On Vacation (Emily Henry)By Amy Arrowsmith The endearing contemporary romance “People We Meet On Vacation” by Emily Henry takes readers on a beautiful journey of friendship, love, and the strength of second chances. This book is the ideal retreat for people looking for a feel-good and uplifting story because of its captivating plot… Read more: People We Meet On Vacation (Emily Henry)
- How Spider-Verse changed animation (again)By Isabella Green Spoilers ahead for ‘Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse, Spider-man: Across the Spider-verse and Arcane: League of Legends I am sure that we have all heard of 2018’s ‘Into The Spider-verse.’ Commonly awarded five-star reviews and a 97% score on ‘Rotten Tomatoes’, calling it a popular movie would… Read more: How Spider-Verse changed animation (again)
- Can you really condemn an industry you profit off? “You painted a naked woman because you enjoyed looking at her, put a mirror in her hand and you called the painting “vanity”, thus morally condemning the woman whose nakedness you had depicted for your own pleasure.” – John Berger, Ways of Seeing. Emily Ratajkowski, acclaimed model and actress, has… Read more: Can you really condemn an industry you profit off?
- “Can black women ever escape the notion of ‘otherness’?A review of ‘Girl, Woman, Other’ by Bernadine Evaristo Bernadine Evaristo’s Girl, Woman, Other is an insightful exploration of what it means to be a black, British woman in society and the prejudice and hardships that come with it. The novel follows twelve black women, with a different chapter… Read more: “Can black women ever escape the notion of ‘otherness’?