• The international Impact of upcoming USA elections

    Alice Calcraft    The upcoming US Election, taking place on Tuesday 5 November, promises to bring change to the lives of Americans. However, due to the significance of the US as a leading global nation, the international impact of both of the candidates is crucial to consider.   The...
  • What is to come with the release of Melania Trump’s memoir?

    Amelia Cropley Melania Trump claims the government should stay away from reproductive rights: but what happens when the government is her husband? With the upcoming US elections nearing, there is another political stance that we need to be addressing: that of Melania Trump. In a promotional video for her forthcoming...
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    Is the US headed towards a Second American Civil War?

    Mike Wong  Recently, talks of a Second American Civil War have increased, especially after the January 6th insurrection in 2021, with the resurgence and rapid rise in US political violence and division, alongside protests, such as the George Floyd Protests. There was also a resurgence in conspiracy theories like...
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    Cyber-Security Fears Over TikTok Continue To Grow

    On 30th December 2022, the US Government under President Biden, approved the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, which would restrict government employees from being able to use TikTok, but national security, law enforcement and security research employees are allowed to use it with limitations. This led to quick...
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    Trump 2024: Return of the Jedi, or Revenge of the Sith?

    Donald John Trump, the 45th President of the United States of America… and soon to be 47th? After reading that, there will be a plethora of different responses from the reader. Some, foaming at the mouth, will be incredulous that his name has even been uttered, with others desperate to...
  • Who is Claudette Colvin?

    As part of Black History Month, many of us celebrate the contributions and achievements of those with African and Caribbean heritage. It is a time where we focus on and honour Black people that have made differences in our lives today. One of those people is Claudette Colvin. Izzy...
  • Apple Music and Rihanna at the Super Bowl: A Match Made in Heaven and a Sports Stadium

    Ed Farley It is unusual for one of the biggest days in the US sporting calendar to align with one of the biggest concerts of the US music calendar. Alas, once a year, the Super Bowl does just that. This year, an even sweeter match was announced. Apple Music have...