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Going Analog: A Case for Film Photography
Editorial Assistant, Kalypso Isaidou, runs through the nature of film photography and why in 2025 we should all be going analog.
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Feb 7, 20254 min read


Nosferatu Fashion: The Stylised Clothing Behind The Gothic Horror
Creative Supervisor, Madeleine Foster takes us on a journey of the costume design choices made for the gothic, 2024 film - Nosferatu.
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Feb 6, 20253 min read


The Beauty of Spending Time Alone
Culture Deputy, Unique Gray, shares her new year desire to enjoy all things solo and reveals the importance of connecting with one's self.
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Feb 2, 20253 min read


Tracey Emin’s 'My Bed': An Ode to ‘Bed Rotting’over 25 years on
Co-Editor, Isabella Dewson, reflects on Tracey Emin's 1998 artwork 'The Bed' as an eternal symbol of the Gen-Z coined term 'bed-rotting.'
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Jan 22, 20252 min read


‘What’s In My Bag’: How Much Are We Revealing?
Kalypso Isaidou dives into the ever-prominent 'What's In My Bag' trend to see if it truly measures up to its insightful reputation.
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Jan 5, 20253 min read


An Interview With the matcha diaries: Hibernation, Starting Out In Media & The Autumn Diaries
Words Deputy, Christina Pinhorn, interviews the iconic duo behind 'the matcha diaries' podcast, discussing both advice & all things cosy.
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Dec 15, 20245 min read


“For Your Convenience” Opening Night - A Review
Art Deputy, Maria Radlett, reflects on her visit to the NRG exhibition 'For Your Convenience' and the role of art in fuelling social change.
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Dec 13, 20244 min read


Interviewing RLF Fellow, Daniel Ingram-Brown
Words Editor, Maia Wensley interviews our very own Royal Literary Fund Fellow, Daniel Ingram-Brown, to go in depth on student resources.
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Dec 12, 20244 min read


Reflecting on Aesthetica Film Festival 2024
After representing HardMag at Aesthetica 2024, Scarlet Somerville engages us in her final reflections of the festival and future must do's.
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Nov 27, 20243 min read


Scarlet's Aesthetica Report:Experiencing the Festival
Scarlet Somerville's Aesthetica Report puts us in her high heels experiencing what the Aesthetica Film Festival 2024 had in store this time.
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Nov 25, 20244 min read


Interviewing @the_m_poetry: Acknowledging Street Art Antics
Kalypso Isaidou interviews the talented SKG street poet, @the_m_poetry, to understand what truly goes on behind the scenes of street art.
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Nov 22, 20248 min read


The Importance of Grassroots Music Venues
Inspiring your next night out, George Barnard introduces us to the Grassroots Music Venues and how we can all revive love for live venues.
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Nov 16, 20242 min read


Playboi Carti: The Ethics of Manufacturing Mystique
Ngabo Maninga investigates Playboi Carti's manufactured persona, how it captures his fanbase and what exactly this means for music in 2024.
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Nov 12, 20245 min read


10 Top Tips on How to Embrace Being Single during Cuffing Season
Our very own Carrie Bradshaw, known to us as Christina Pinhorn, shares her Top 10 Tips on surviving being single during cuffing season.
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Nov 1, 20243 min read


Understanding Yugonostalgia: A State of Reminiscing and Escaping Modernity
Kalypso Isaidou investigates the meaning of 'Yugonostalgia' and the tendency to reminisce and romanticise a life outside of modernity.
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Oct 31, 20244 min read


SAY OWT: A Night Celebrating Their 10th Year Anniversary
Christina Pinhorn reports on the 10th Anniversary of 'Say Owt' live poetry performances, including an interview with slam poet Henry Raby.
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Oct 26, 20248 min read


Unearthing the Beauty of John Burnside’s ‘History’
Reminiscing on one of her favourite poems by John Burnside, Christina Pinhorn shares her heartwarming billet-doux to the late poet's work.
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Oct 19, 20243 min read


An Evening with Belle and Sebastian's Stuart Murdoch: Fatigue, Faith and Songwriting
Culture Editor, Ellen Morris, discusses Stuart Murdoch's press night at Brudenell Social Club, a surreal night of "loving and connection."
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Oct 17, 20245 min read


Why is the Clean-Girl Aesthetic Soiled with Dirty Politics?
Isabella Dewson discusses the "Clean Girl" aesthetic, exposing the politics of what truly lies behind this seemingly perfect trend.
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Oct 14, 20242 min read


“Child’s Play” Opening Night at The Norman Rea Gallery
In this review, Maria Radlett reflects on the emotive splendour of the new NRG exhibition “Child’s Play: Exploring Childhood Through Art.”
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Oct 13, 20243 min read
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