Culture
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Q&A: what is it like to run a student newspaper?
In this insightful conversation, we sit down with Rithuparna, the Editor-in-Chief of The Leopard, the student-run newspaper at Goldsmiths, University of London. Rithuparna shares her journey into journalism, the challenges she faces, and her insights on student journalism. What drew you to journalism and eventually led you to become Editor-in-Chief? “I’ve always been interested in…
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Alvin Ho: the relentless pursuit of speed
On the track, every second counts. For Alvin Ho, sprinting isn’t just about speed — it’s about proving himself. At 22, he dreams of making the national team, but like many student athletes in Taiwan, he faces the challenge of balancing academics with elite training. As a student of physical education and sport sciences at…
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The coming future: a graphic designer’s perspective on evolving trends
In this Q&A, we learn about Tiamael Golding and his role as a London-based graphic designer who is redefining what’s to come in the future of his field Human creativity, alongside technical expertise, keeps graphic designers like Tiamael Golding at the forefront of an industry — no matter what situation AI-art earns praise for. Tiamael…
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Dancing with tradition: a student’s life in the lion dance industry
Yester Yeun is an 18 year old student from Macau who is professionally trained as a lion dancer. As a full time sixth form student, he has to balance both his studies and his training. Currently, Yester is not only preparing for his A-Levels and local Macau sixth form exams, he has a few scheduled…
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How are Gen Zs redefining the art world?
As digital platforms continuously spread content and ideas, art has also evolved alongside the growth of technology. Artists have experimented with numerous ways to showcase and monetise their creative abilities, all whilst promoting it through social media platforms. All of this marks a significant shift from traditional forms of art and how creative individuals once…
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‘Does art only matter if it is seen?’: the quiet legacy of Conchi Pérez García
Image: The Seville Afternoon For decades, Conchi Pérez García has painted, performed, and created—not for fame or commercial success, but out of an innate need to express herself. Now 78, she belongs to a generation of artists who never had the institutional support to elevate their work beyond personal or community settings. Yet, as…