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By Shola Osiyemi I believe that one of the strongest elements of fiction, is it’s ability to inspire. Almost every fictional character has a goal or an ambition, and the story details the journey they undertook, towards achieving this goal. The Story of One-Piece encapsulates this phenomenon extremely well. It’s a story about a crew …

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By Shola Osiyemi It never ceases to amaze me how fictional works can feel so realistic. Naruto Shippuden’s fourth great ninja war arc, provided a high-stakes, intense and action-packed arc. That featured the five great shinobi countries forming an alliance to battle the evil threat of the Akatsuki, led by the infamous ninja, Tobi. This …

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By Sariah Lake On Dec 2nd, the Essex Hindu Society transformed the Ivor Crewe Hall in preparation for the Chaand Sitaara Ball. Guests arrived on a red carpet leading to a balloon-arch photo wall.  The night was catered with the purchase of a meal-included ticket, the menu was made up of Punjabi samosa, pakora, chole, …

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By Rebekah Froggatt As the Earth takes its trip around the Sun, we are witness to the beautiful seasons that come and go each time. Nearly all of us have our favorite season, mine being Autumn, and we divulge ourselves with things that represent it. Spring has its magic, as mother nature begins to wake …

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By Maria Szin ‘Rizz’ has been selected as the 2023 word of the year by Oxford University Press, the prestigious publisher of the Oxford English Dictionary. Words like “beige flag,” “de-influencing,” “swiftie,” and “situationship” were among the candidates for this title. The words chosen having the potential to hold cultural significance in the future, and …

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By Shola Osiyemi This years charity showcase presented an explosion of creativity. For those who are unfamiliar the Essex charity showcase is an event that displays the students of Essex university’s artistic flair, in a variety of mediums. Whether it’s poetry, dancing, singing, acting or even pole-dancing, the showcase flaunts the talent that Essex has …

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by Rio Wulfmare 31/10   A Learned Land “The morning is cold and crisp after days of rain. The earth is a land learning to breathe, again.” The air is thin, as if the world has learnt to gasp. The held- breath is a moment to grow, again.  The mist billows beneath the willows and oaks, quietly. …

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By Bailey McLaughlin  Download Festival will take place once again at Derby’s Donington Park in June 2024. Download 2023 was the 20th anniversary of the festival and surpassed all expectations as 130,000 people attended the 4-night special edition which showcased headliners Bring Me The Horizon, Metallica and Slipknot. How will Download 2024 compare? This year’s headliners …

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By Bailey McLaughlin Trophy Eyes are a melodically charged pop-punk/hardcore band formed in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia in 2013. The band currently consists of John Floreani (vocals), Jeremy Winchester (bassist), Josh Campiao (guitarist) and Blake Caruso (drummer). Their music is raw and overflowing with passion.   Throughout the years Trophy Eyes have evolved and experimented …

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