Exeposé

0 Activists Without Borders Combining a commitment towards human and environmental rights advocacy with a platform for up-and-coming filmmakers, Activists Without Borders operate under the mission statement that “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” They formed in the early 2020s, coming together in the UK from across the globe, and standing by their diversity and inclusivity as their greatest strength.

0 Maisie Peters performing at El Rey Theatre (Wikimedia Commons) British singer-songwriter, Maisie Peters, released her hotly anticipated third studio album, Florescence, last Friday 22nd May. Having released five singles in the build-up to the album’s release – ‘You You You’, ‘Audrey Hepburn’, ‘Say My Name In Your Sleep’, ‘My Regards’, and ‘Kingmaker’ – the full record adds a further 10 tracks, to take the total to 15. This number will become important as the review goes on.

0 Philip Selway at home studio (Amelie Marah) I met Philip Selway at his home studio one morning in April, around four months after the conclusion of Radiohead’s European tour in December. The band reunited last year to play together after a seven-year absence performing a four-show residency in each of five cities across Europe. After attending shows in Berlin and London (reviewed here), I was keen to speak to Philip about the tour, and also his musical career more broadly.

0 Exeter University campus (Wikimedia Commons) The Exeter Debating Union is divided into two crucial sections: intervarsity debating (i.e., going to competitions), and ‘show’ debates on a Friday, where guest speakers debate a variety of issues for an audience. Those who are interested in the intervarsity side of things are free to attend training sessions on both a Monday and/or a Wednesday. Mondays focus on standard training followed by a debate whilst Wednesdays are more advanced.

0 Image: University of Exeter Exam season has arrived and with it the following mantra can be hear across campus accommodations: “First Year Doesn’t Count”. While it is true that your first year grades do not count to your overall degree qualifications, many take this way too lightly. For many, university appears like an exciting new adventure, far away from home and thus free to do whatever your heart desires.

0 Picture by Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street Whilst claiming that he plans to battle on and remain in his post as the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer faces being outflanked on all sides. With an air of John Major’s ‘put up or shut up’ challenge to his rebelling MPs, Starmer’s rhetoric is that of someone who refuses to go easy. But how did he get himself into this position?

0 Jack and the Beanstalk taken by Sofia Tapia Last Christmas, posters advertising various pantomimes appeared throughout Exeter these last few weeks. One of these was Jack and the Beanstalk, which took place right on campus at Exeter Northcott Theatre. With its great location and cheap prices (available for people under 26 for specific nights), the play offered the perfect opportunity for students to celebrate in full Christmas spirit.

0 Five medals for Great Britain broke their record for most medals at a winter games, and was their first time winning multiple gold medals. (photo by Stephen Warns via Wikimedia Commons) Team GB has produced its most successful Winter Olympics campaign to date, winning a record of three gold medals and setting a new benchmark for British winter sport. The standout moment came early in the Games when Matt Weston powered to gold in the men’s skeleton.

0 Olivia Rodrigo performing in Portugal during the GUTS world tour (Wikimedia Commons) Olivia Rodrigo is back! The lead single for her highly anticipated third album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, dropped on 17th April, and continues her incredible ability to consistently release banger after banger.

0 Small boat navigates rock stacks, Sidmouth, UK (Red Zeppelin via Unsplash) Summer is soon dawning upon us, and the change of seasons supplies a variety of outdoor day trips that weren’t able to be accomplished during the cold winter. However, with exam revision, deadlines looming, and limited time left until the holidays, it can be difficult to know exactly where to go.