History was made at the 25th Screen Actors Guild Awards when Black Panther picked up the award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. Black Panther previously boasted its success by becoming […]
Human Rights Are Just A Theory
Currently, there is a huge debate over the meaning of ‘Human Rights’. But considering the current international climate, rife with violence, famine, disease and political injustice, it would be rich to assume Human Rights are […]
Banksy And His Latest Canvas
During the last few weeks, an exciting buzz has been generated on social media regarding Banksy’s latest work on the unused Scott Street bridge in Hull’s city centre. The newest confirmed piece – verified by […]
When Slam Poetry Turns to Slamming Poetry
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When the worlds of ‘high’ and ‘low’ culture collide, clashes will always be inevitable. Presidents on Twitter, political campaigns fuelled by popular music, and even memes used as classroom props have all been topics […]
Cultural Appreciation Or Cultural Appropriation?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Before coming to university, I hadn’t really given the concept of cultural appropriation much thought. Living in a small town, many people dressed in the same way. However, since moving to a large, diverse city […]
Leeds Voted Fifth Best City in Europe
Lonely Planet, one of the largest travel guide publishers in the world, has voted Leeds the fifth top city to visit in Europe in its ‘Best in Europe 2017’ guide. Leeds is credited for its hard […]
Union Condemned For Cultural Appropriation
Leeds University Union have been plunged into controversy regarding their Halloween event, which, despite being marketed as ‘The Living Dead Festival’, was populated by decorations emblazoned with the phrase ‘Day of The Dead’. This has provoked […]
McDonalds Around the World
Photo fro : IGrow If you have ever ventured into a McDonalds outside of Leeds, or the UK for that matter you have probably noticed that the standard Big Mac, McChicken, nuggets etc cannot be […]
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Must See Fashion Exhibitions in 2017
Balenciaga: Shaping fashion Where: The Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK When: May 27, 2017 to February 18, 2018 This exhibition showcases the work and legacy of Crisóbal Balenciaga, the influential Spanish couture designer, and […]
Introducing…Vogue Arabia
21 countries going on 22. The world’s most popular fashion magazine has just added a new country to its ever-growing collection. Let me introduce you to Vogue Arabia… Although Vogue Arabia is still very new […]