Culture
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Reverse swing: the tricky art of making a cricket ball do the unexpected
Cricket, a history-rich and fascinating sport, has captivated fans around the world for years. The game’s complexities captivate everyone, from casual fans to die-hards. Among these intricacies, one technique stands out as especially intriguing and impressive: reverse swing. Reverse Swing occurs when a fast bowler bowls with an old ball and causes the ball to…
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The Premier League’s biggest story this season is a lie
“If you look at the expected goals, it was 0.7 for them and 0.6 for us. It was a very tight game, they created very little, had very little number of shots on target, one more than us, that’s all,” Arsene Wenger said, following his side’s 3-1 defeat to eventual title winners Manchester City in…
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Meet Zarna Hart: the visionary behind 3rd Wrld and MRKT
Zarna Hart was 18-years-old when she first came to the UK in 2014. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, she has always had a passion for creative work and decided to pursue a bachelor’s in Graphic Communications at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Her fascination with the arts continued to grow throughout her academic journey, which sparked a…
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Disconnecting connections: why Gen Z, despite being the most digitally connected, is the least social generation
In today’s hyper-connected world, Generation Z stands out as the most digitally immersed group to date, with social media platforms at their fingertips, and communication happening at lightning speed. Yet, paradoxically, they are also labeled the least social generation. This tragic irony points to a deeper reality where virtual interactions often overshadow genuine human connections,…
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Why are more Gen Z identifying as LGBTQ+?
“When I was in high school, people used ‘gay’ as an insult, which made it terrifying even to consider coming out. But when I talk to young people now, they seem much more open-minded. It’s clear that attitudes have changed significantly.” Min-ho Lee (pseudonym), a 28-year-old millennial from South Korea, reflected on his experience. The…
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Nowhere to go: the growing disappearance of third places
“What suburbia cries for are the means for people to gather easily, inexpensively, regularly, and pleasurably—a ‘place on the corner,’ real life alternatives to television, easy escapes from the cabin fever of marriage and family life that do not necessitate getting into an automobile.” With these words, American urban sociologist Ray Oldenburg captured the need…