Alanya Smith

Journalism student and Editor-In-Chief based in Cardiff

The 70s: A False Sexual Renaissance?

Clad with floral print, peace symbols, and a new groove movement hitting discotheques globally, the 70s landmarked a mass cultural shift in a newly televised and colourised world, in more ways than one. The pill was launched onto the market to make sex liberating and accessible. Lothargic living arrived to replace the mod-rockers wave of the 60s to insight peace and love, with humans now able to reach for the stars and land on the moon.

Many people now see the 70s as the pinnacle of ‘sexpressio

'Home Alone 2' At 30: Still A Heart-Warming Classic

Premiering two years after the initial shenanigans of the McCallister family vacation, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York hit cinemas in 1992 to follow the spirited Kevin tackle the Big Apple.

Fuelled by the vocal talents of Darlene Love’s iconic single ‘All Alone On Christmas’, now synonymous with the film through the iconic ’90s film-music video format, Home Alone 2 acts as a comforting indulgence during the cold winter period. Whilst reflecting on its 30-year anniversary on-screen, the first of

COP27: Collaboration and Critique in Egypt

COP27 demands the attention of international leaders to take progressive steps in integrating economic development in alignment with the UN’s dedication to tackling climate change. Yet during a period of national turmoil in British politics and economics, what can we hope to see at this year’s conference?

Hosted in Egypt’s tourist cornucopia Sharm el-Sheikh, the 27th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change – COP27 for short – will take place betwee

Horn of Africa drought undermines access to education

Whilst officials gather to discuss how to provide aid to those suffering during the current drought in the Horn of Africa, the educations of millions of children are being threatened. Without immediate action, millions of citizens risk dying from malnutrition and 3.6 million children could be permanently impacted by the climate disaster, having their educations stolen from them.

The Horn of Africa, which predominantly encompasses the land of Eastern Africa, is experiencing a long-anticipated dr

Kwasi Kwarteng’s Mini-Budget Ignites A Contemporary "Class War"

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng has ignited a contemporary “class war” with his mini-budget, exacerbating financial struggle across the demography of the United Kingdom.

Yet what does this mean for the stability of British economics, politics, and the communities they represent?

Every year, financial changes made by the Chancellor are announced in a mini-budget. These amendments will affect all British citizens, with aims tailored to reduce any challenges faced during that economic

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