In Memory of Peter McOwan: A Man of Magic
I recall when I found out that Peter McOwan, a Vice-Principal at Queen Mary University of London, had passed away. I have experienced the death…
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The town COVID might kill
When discussing the casualties of Coronavirus, the focus thus far has been on the actual human costs. The daily briefings have focused on the methods…
Refugee Camps and a Global Pandemic
A global pandemic. Global. Worldwide. An event that has reached, directly or indirectly, the vast majority of the world and forced unprecedented change and challenges…
Coronavirus: False Pandemonium
Unless you've been living under a rock for the month or so, you will have heard of the imminent threat, doom and gloom presented by…
To dub or not to dub: How Parasite’s historic win sparked a translation debate
The South Korean genre-bending thriller Parasite made history at the Academy Awards earlier this month as the first ever non-English language film to win the…
The everyday politics of a woman in Drapers
Politics is part of almost every aspect of our lives, whether we are aware of it or not. To give an example, I have, as…
QMSU Elections 2020 – The End of a Downward Spiral?
Back in 2019, former The Print contributor, Liam Pape, reported that only 13% of the Queen Mary student body had voted in the Student Union…
Workaholism: Toxic Productivity as a Student
Do you regularly make to-do lists? Do you compulsively check your emails? Do you frequently multi-task? Do you feel guilt when you are not actively…
Why body diversity is worse than ever, thanks to Love Island
Body diversity and inclusion is becoming a popular presence in mainstream media as new role models of different shapes and sizes come to the foreground.…
How TikTok is getting young people politically engaged
“Okay, grab your lash curler,” Feroza Aziz instructs the viewer as she begins to curl hers, “and then use the phone you’re using right now…