Stories – The Backstory

Black Mirror’s seventh season opener compels the audience to reflect on the evils of capitalism

By Favour Barry — Group B, Global Affairs Charlie Brooker’s dystopian series Black Mirror has returned to our screens with its seventh season. Within the Season 7 premiere, “Common People”,…

Issy Nash May 12, 2025

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Avatar not only broke box office records — it changed the art of filmmaking

By Ellie Hurst — Group A, Ctrl+Alt+Delusion Despite being released in 2009, did you know that Avatar was originally written in 1995? James Cameron’s masterpiece is not just a film;…

Poppy Foster May 12, 2025

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Features

The delicate balance between interest and obsession: are the media romanticising murder instead of educating?

Niamh Jones — Group D, Scoop Troop As much as I hate to admit it, I engage with true crime media. Don’t you? I am a passive viewer as well…

Niamh Jones May 12, 2025

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Reduced funding and rising costs cause charities to struggle as demand increases

By Olivia Chappell — Group C, The Hot Topic The charity sector has recently been facing the largest financial squeeze since late last year, according to the National Council for…

Milly McIntyre May 12, 2025

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