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The Photography & Creative Writing Competition 2018

The Photography & Creative Writing competition has officially come to an end with six lucky winner producing some amazing pieces of work surrounding the topics of Faith, Identity & Belonging.

Marianna Zappi releases new EP "Untameable"

There is something undeniable about Marianna Zappi, and it is her powerhouse voice.

TV Review - The Punisher - Season 2

Netflix have released season 2 of The Punisher which has been welcomed with a mix reception by critics and fans.

Argentine Forward Emiliano Sala Missing

Cardiff City striker Emiliano Sala has gone missing after signing to the Welsh club on Saturday. It is believed that his plane has crash over the English Channel but no traces of aircraft have been found.

Science & Technology

CERN Plans to Build Larger Hadron Collider

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) is planning to build an even larger Hadron Collider for Physics research.

Flanders Region Bans Kosher and Halal Meat

The Belgian region of Flanders has gone forward with a ban on Kosher in Halal meat this year raising question of concern over xenophobia.

Science & Technology

Bandersnatch and our privacy

Discussing whether Black Mirror: Bandersnatch had the ability to collect Users' data through its interactive choices.

Behind Black Mirror: Bandersnatch

Bandersnatch, one of the first multiple-choice films produced by Netflix, has literally divided audiences and critics. Beyond the matter of taste and preferences, this episode marks an essential step towards a new way to understand the television content.

Game Review - The Call of Cthulhu - Cyanide

Call of Cthulhu is a first-person adventure game that makes us experience the horrors generated by the mind of the great Howard Philips Lovecraft.

The Young Ambassador's Apprenticeship Fair

I got the opportunity to interview a few of the Young Westminster Foundation's Young Ambassadors about their first community event.

Talking with the Artists of The Collective

The Collective was a conscious music programme for the next generation of artists which assisted rising artists in writing and producing socially conscious music.

Discussing the Refugee Crisis with Anrike Piel

Visual Artist Anrike Piel answers questions regarding the refugee crisis with her experience in the camps after a recent trip to Greece.

PETA compares “bringing home the bacon” to racism, homophobia, and ableism

We should probably dismantle racism, homophobia, and ableism before we worry about "speciesism".

True Crime Stories You Should Read

Check out some interesting true crime stories.

Science & Technology

Tumblr's New Anti-Policy for Explicit Content

Those in charge of the social media site Tumblr have announced a policy change that will ban adult content. This announcement has caused a lot of backlash on the site.

Mic Lays Off Entire Editorial Staff and Sells to Bustle

The only remaining editorial employee is Mic co-founder Jake Horowitz.

Culture

Celebrating Thanksgiving Abroad

Fighting homesickness with food.

Why Blackfishing Needs to Stop

Here's why it's so awful when white women pose as Black women on social media.

(Not) Home For The Holidays

For my first Thanksgiving away from home, I reflect on what I'm truly thankful for.

Why I Love Coffee

It's amazing that something as simple as coffee can be a vessel for something as strong as community.

Living While Black

In the past year we've seen far too many instances of the police being called on Africans Americans for the crime of going about their daily life.

Culture, ScribersHive Europe

Ask More, Assume Less

"Out of everyone else in the world that could've been the barriers to your dreams, why did it have to be your parents?"

Culture, ScribersHive Europe

2025 - An Original Poem by Ruma Parvin

A poem about the future

Culture, ScribersHive Europe

Dear Sexism, Homophobia and Transphobia

A letter to Sexism, Homophobia and Transphobia to show them that things are moving at least in sports.

Culture, ScribersHive Europe

A Letter to my Old Traditions

Article

Culture, ScribersHive Europe

PIZZA SKILLS - A Recipe for ScribersHive

Article

Culture, ScribersHive Europe

The Face of Unholy Emojis

Now the default emoji on a phone That signifies colour of my skin tone

Sexual Harassment Pay-out Leads to Multi-City Walkout at Google

In 12 cities around the world Google employees held a walk-out. The walk-out was in protest of the company's handling of sexual harassment.

Book review - 'The Calling' by James Frey

'[...] No one knows when Endgame will begins, no one knows the identity of the other players. However, when Endgame begins they will have to play, boys and girls aged twelve to eighteen will have to fight. In the end only one will be the winner'. Photo by Joshua Sortino on Unsplash

How I Spent Halloween through the Years

Since Halloween is my favourite holiday I've celebrated it in some way every year. The ways that I've celebrated have changed greatly as I've grown up.

Lindsay Lohan Apologises For Calling #MeToo Women Weak

Lindsay Lohan faced heavy criticism over a recent interview with The Times, causing her to come out and apologise for her comments towards women of the #MeToo movement.

Kolton Lee’s Take on the Issues Faced by Minority Filmmakers

Writer/director Kolton Lee is one of many Black British film-makers who can no longer take the lack of diversity in British film and television.

Politics

All in Politics

Politics, ScribersHive Europe

Dear Refugee Crises - Valentina Georgieva

A letter written to the current Refugee Crises world wide written by Valentina as part of the ScribersHive Europe programme.

Politics, ScribersHive Europe

The Effect of the Refugee Crisis on Children

Refugee statistics from The UN Refugees Agency (UNHCR) shows that there are 65.8 million refugees around the world. Those that have to leave their own country also bare with the issues of 28 million child refugees. The situation in temporary…

Women Across the Country Changing the Face of American Politics

The 2018 U.S. Midterm Elections was a historic election of firsts for American women.

Package Bombs Sent to Prominent Democrats Ahead of Elections

Two weeks before the US Midterm Elections package bombs were sent to prominent Democrats, including former President Obama, by a Trump supporter. What do these attempted bombings show about the United States' current politic climate?

Trump Visit Causes Unrest in Pittsburgh after Synagogue Shooting

The Jewish community in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is mourning those who lost their lives in the massacre that occurred at Tree of Life synagogue last Saturday.

Netherlands Intelligence Accuses Russia of Cyber-plotting

Russian operatives have been accused of plotting to hack target the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

Why the United States’ Power is Dangerous

The United States of America portrayed themselves as protectors of freedom and liberty as the reason why they are so powerful but a closer inspection reveals unconstraint power could have dire consequences.

China Could Lift Anti-Natal Policy after 40 Years

China may give their almost 40-year anti-natal policy the scrap due to their increasing ageing population and fall in birth rates.

Vaccines: A Cure for Some, An Infection for Others

As the number of people infected with Measles increases for the first time since 2016 and the World Health Organisation pushes for a 95% immunisation rate, important decisions will have to be made about the role of vaccines in treating life threatening illnesses.

Members of the Windrush Generation are told ‘Sorry’ but Continue to Suffer

Home Secretary Sajid Javid has apologised to 18 members of the Windrush generation who may have been wrongfully deported. The government continues to acknowledge its involvement in the issue but many are wondering how they intend to mend the wounds caused by over half a decade's worth of mistakes.

‘Terrorist Attack’ by Lone Driver Wakes Westminster

A lone driver collided with the barriers of the Houses of Parliament this morning. Scotland Yard has called it a terrorist attack due to the location of the incident.

Could the UK Replace Elected Politicians with Random Selection?

Is our current democracy truly representative of the UK population or is there an alternative way of choosing the people that represent us?

Tommy Robinson Released After his Appeal in Court

English Far Right-Wing Activist Tommy Robinson released from Prison on bail after convicted of being Contempt of Court in May.

Conservatives Still in Power: Is it a Matter of Time?

After 3 elections and a referendum in 7 years, the Conservatives are still in power but the question is for how long.

Mesut Ozil Retires from Germany Amid Controversy

Arsenal Midfielder Mesut Ozil has retired from the Germany National Team after receiving abuse from the Deutsch Media for meeting with Turkish leader Erdogan.

High Temperatures Shows Evidence of Global Warming

Temperatures are increasing but there are some who believe global warming does not exist. We should care about their beliefs because they have a lot of power to change mankind fate.

Health

Health & Well-being

Students’ Diets are Deteriorating

According to a recent study, about 30% of students don't eat fruit daily.

Health & Well-being

How To Fight Homesickness

Whether you're in uni or working far from home, try out this guide to fighting homesickness.

Health & Well-being, ScribersHive Europe

There is a Hero Inside of You

Utilising the skills we learn from our helpers during our missions.

Health & Well-being

Cannabis is now Available in the UK Under Select Circumstances

According to VICE, medical cannabis products will only be prescribed in cases that are not being effectively assisted by licensed products.

Health & Well-being

Students’ Diets are Deteriorating

According to a recent study, about 30% of students don't eat fruit daily.

Health & Well-being

How To Fight Homesickness

Whether you're in uni or working far from home, try out this guide to fighting homesickness.

Health & Well-being, ScribersHive Europe

There is a Hero Inside of You

Utilising the skills we learn from our helpers during our missions.

Health & Well-being

Cannabis is now Available in the UK Under Select Circumstances

According to VICE, medical cannabis products will only be prescribed in cases that are not being effectively assisted by licensed products.

Health & Well-being

Students’ Diets are Deteriorating

According to a recent study, about 30% of students don't eat fruit daily.

Health & Well-being

How To Fight Homesickness

Whether you're in uni or working far from home, try out this guide to fighting homesickness.

Health & Well-being, ScribersHive Europe

There is a Hero Inside of You

Utilising the skills we learn from our helpers during our missions.

Health & Well-being

Cannabis is now Available in the UK Under Select Circumstances

According to VICE, medical cannabis products will only be prescribed in cases that are not being effectively assisted by licensed products.

Health & Well-being

Students’ Diets are Deteriorating

According to a recent study, about 30% of students don't eat fruit daily.

Health & Well-being

How To Fight Homesickness

Whether you're in uni or working far from home, try out this guide to fighting homesickness.

Health & Well-being, ScribersHive Europe

There is a Hero Inside of You

Utilising the skills we learn from our helpers during our missions.

Health & Well-being

Cannabis is now Available in the UK Under Select Circumstances

According to VICE, medical cannabis products will only be prescribed in cases that are not being effectively assisted by licensed products.