Check(mate) your Privilege
Carol Ann Cheah revisits Malaysian Night - now as a non-performing/producing outsider
Issue 1571
7th Mar 2014
Witty, irreverent, political collages
In Heads of State (1920), two portly figures are pictured in their bathing suits before a feminine backdrop of butterflies, flowers and a woman with a parasol.
Wild Beasts - Present Tense
Prior to writing this review, I stumbled upon a recent YouTube recording of Wild Beasts performing a mellow and slightly mocking rendition of Miley Cyrus’ Wrecking Ball.
Tiny Tate display still packs a punch
The Tate Modern opens its Harry Callahan display with a quote from the photographer: “if a man wishes to express himself photographically, he must understand… his relationship to life”.
The sound of cringe
The Sound of Music is without doubt one of the most beloved films of all time whether you like it or not. There isn’t a Christmas that goes by without Julie Andrews running on top of a hill singing at the top of her lungs...
The Mt Gox Bitcoin Debacle
Yong Wen Chua, on the dangers of trusting an online currency
More than just a Terraria Clone
Calum Skene, chopping and mining for survival as he is bound for the stars
Is Competition really that good?
I seem to be in a bit of a gaming rut at the moment. I bought a few games in the Steam sales and in Humble Bundles that I haven’t given due gaming time. Instead of exploring the vastness of my steam library, I am always playing the same game: CounterStrike Global Offensive.
Is all art propaganda?
Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable. It’s an instantly quotable adage from Banksy, but what does it actually mean? Can a line be drawn between outright political propaganda and the canvases hanging in every hip gallery in London?
Imperial Student mines Dogecoins
An Imperial student used College computers to mine 30,000 Dogecoins.
Hipster House of Cards you won’t find on Netflix
Few people could have escaped the popularity of the Netflix political drama series House of Cards. However, the US show is actually a remake of a 1990s British TV miniseries of the same name.
Exploring the Student Consultation Framework
David Goldsmith wants your feedback on how College can best consult students about changes that affect you