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With the Netflix translation of Squid Game into English garnering some negative attention, Label Volunteer, Valeria Pukhova, looks at the opportunities and potential limits of cultural translations, as well as how translation can alter meaning. Squid Game is a South Korean TV show which was released in September 2021 and gained enormous popularity within a month, becoming the most watched series on Netflix in more than 90 countries. The main idea of the plot is that the characters must compete in a number of cruel, dehumanizing games in order to win a huge cash prize. Those who aren’t lucky enough to…
Callum Nathan gives us a moving look at the life of David Amess MP, who was murdered in his own constituency. A lot has been said about the late Sir David Amnes, whose life was brought to a tragic end in a barbaric terrorist attack as he held a surgery, a symbol of one of the fundamental rights of British democracy – the ability to meet, challenge and lobby one’s elected member of parliament to effect change for their community. It was in that spirit that Sir David chose not to seek ministerial office, or the trappings of…
With the online world overtaking the real world during the pandemic, Label Volunteer, Rebecca Pearson, explores the phenomenon of ‘zoom dysmorphia’ and how it distorts our view of both life and self-image. You get ready for work, study, school – but instead of leaving through your front door, you log onto Zoom. The little window of our videoed-self flatpacks our existence into a 2D reality. Yes, there are various advantages to a virtual day: less commuter travel, convenience, efficiency. But the implication of Covid-19, wherein ‘working from home’ has become entirely normal, has also come with other social and mental…
Label Volunteer, Sydney Tarrant, details some of her favourite books to read for this Autumn. Autumn always reminds me of going back to school, Gilmore girls and cosy jumpers. As the weather starts getting colder, nights in with a tea and a good book are starting to get more and more appealing. My new year’s resolution this year was to read a lot more, and I’ve definitely found some new favourites to get into the Autumn mood with. November 9 by Colleen Hoover Colleen Hoover has become a ‘booktok’ sensation, and November 9 certainly lived up to expectations.…
With villains so often stereotyped by their visual differences, Label Volunteer, Bhavika Khurana, explores this archetype, its origins, and why it is repeatedly seen in the James Bond franchise. In her article “How to Make a Villain”, veteran writer, Darcy Pattison postulates the two inherent money-making clichés of villainy in literature and film: the charming and suave fiend vs the grotesque and abhorrent reprobate. Truthfully, history proves her right. The most iconic villains fall into one or the other category and, while both could and have prompted lengthy dissertations on their relevance, in light of the much-awaited James Bond movie currently…
TW – Sexual Assault, Rape, Murder The case of Sarah Everard’s murder has rocked many communities prompting there too be a closer look at how women are treated and protected. Label Volunteer, Sydney Tarrant explains further. On March 3rd 2021, Sarah Everard walked home alone, as so many women do, and like too many, didn’t make it home. Former Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens was arrested and over the last 6 months horrific details have come to light. The 33 year old marketing executive was falsely arrested before being raped and strangled, Couzens then leaving her burned body in a…
With TikTok always bringing new and interesting food trends, Label volunteer, Shirlyn Ng, shares her thoughts on Emily Mariko’s ‘Salmon Sushi Bowl’ Trend as well as the other food trends that have surfaced on TikTok throughout the pandemic. I’m sure this will sound familiar to you if you are a TikTok user. Emily Mariko’s most viral salmon sushi bowl video, posted on 21st September, has almost 46 million views and 4.6 million likes on TikTok. Since then, big food accounts and news websites such as Popsugar and Insider have been posting about her famous bowl, teaching others how to make…
Germany’s centre-left party, the Social Democrats (SPD), have declared victory in the 2021 German Federal Election after a narrow win against the conservatives. Emily Jackson explains the consequences of this. Despite it being a narrow election, this was the worst-ever performance for the CDU-CSU Party. After the Green Party of Germany and the Free Democratic Party (FDP), a liberal party, enjoyed great success in the election Olaf Scholz, the leader of the SPD Party, stated that it is now time for a new coalition between the Greens and the liberals. The Greens and liberals were immensely popular for those under-30,…
Loughborough Students’ Union has just announced the 2021 Freshers lineup featuring the Freshers’ Bazaar as well as the return of the ever so popular Indie Club. The 2021 Freshers lineup is jam-packed full of different events and is for those who also were not able to take part in the usual Fresher celebrations last year. The celebrations begin on the 25th September with a ‘Welcome Party’ for Butler Court, Claudia Parsons and Telford. This is followed by another four parties for the remaining halls, with the last one being on Wednesday 29th September. After the hall welcoming parties, there is…
The University has announced its plans for the new 2021/2022 Academic Year, including its update on face-to-face teaching and the releasing of timetables. The University has announced that timetables for classes will be available on the myLboro app as well as online from the 13th September, with a mixture of online and in-person lectures. It has been announced that most lectures will be held fully in person in the larger lecture theatres on campus. However, for the first two weeks of term, some of the larger lectures will be opening at “50% capacity to provide additional space for those in…