By Sophia Hadef A lockdown? Again? No worries. It is a difficult time, and an uncertain future lies ahead, but there are many things to do to help us have a great time at home and feel better about the situation. Why not rediscover some retro treasures? Music is a great way to relax. You can dance, you can close your eyes and rest, as so many genres can help you to turn … [Read more...] about Retro Treasures
Literature
Less is More: How Degrowth Will Save The World (Jason Hickel book review)
By Stephen Holland Less Is More is a book by economic anthropologist Jason Hickel. It examines the reality of climate change in the world today and tackles the true root of the problem: Capitalism. This book explains that if we truly wish to overcome the largest issue humanity has ever faced, that there is only one solution and that is degrowth. Capitalism is run on the … [Read more...] about Less is More: How Degrowth Will Save The World (Jason Hickel book review)
November Limerick Competition Winner
By Gabriel Baños Gómez A deciduous tooth I have lost To the sweetest of apples e’er known Was it worth? I reflect As I bite yet again And then count with my tongue one alone … [Read more...] about November Limerick Competition Winner
The Hill We Climb review
By Alice O’Donnell Who could’ve predicted that the most talked about person at the US Presidential Inauguration would not be Joe Biden or Kamala Harris, or even Bernie’s mittens? Instead, the title goes to Amanda Gorman. I’m sure Amanda Gorman was well-known in poetry circles, but on the world’s stage she was a newcomer; an unknown woman who stood alone and performed her … [Read more...] about The Hill We Climb review
Top 3 Moving Memoirs to Get You Through the Lockdown
By Niamh Feeney For all the bibliophiles and book lovers out there, here are the top three moving memoirs you need to read this lockdown. If you’ve an unhealthy relationship with Goodreads, then you may have already come across these books. They’re perfect if you’re looking for an authentic glimpse of the world through someone else's eyes, and if you’re looking to keep book … [Read more...] about Top 3 Moving Memoirs to Get You Through the Lockdown