How is it that Hailey Rhode-Biebers beauty brand Rhode has nestled its way into the forefront of the world of Formula 1? There is no doubt that Hailey Rhode-Bieber is a smart businesswoman, she launched her beauty brand Rhode back in June of 2022 and we went WILD for it, the official Instagram account having well over 100,000 followers before a single photo was posted.   In August of 2024 Lando Norris a McLaren driver – who as of this year has a total of 5 wins, 11 poles and 32 podiums with the season still going – was posted on the official Rhode TikTok account with one of their ‘Lip Cases’ – a revolutionary phone case with...

Gen Alpha Language is a hot topic all over the world. Whether it’s roaming through social media or seeping into highschool gossip, we’ve all seen or heard these words at least somewhere. Some people think of it as an escape from reality - something that helps them connect with peers. Others think of it as cringe, diminishing the standard of speech to something lowly. By addressing both opinions, I would like to highlight why Gen Alpha Language is actually not a good or bad thing but rather a shade of grey.    As a Gen Alpha myself, these words are always at the tip of my tongue whenever someone says something relatable or funny....

1. THE DEATH OF A FALSE GOD You’ve been lied to your whole life.  Since birth, they’ve told you that school is the key to success. That good grades equal intelligence. That obedience will take you places. That if you just shut up, sit still, and follow the rules, you’ll win at life.  But it was all a scam.  School isn’t an education system. It’s a factory. It doesn’t create thinkers, it manufactures followers. It doesn’t build geniuses, it breeds drones. It’s a relic of a dead world, and we’re still worshipping its corpse.  Every great institution starts as a revolution, turns into a tradition, and ends as an illusion....

This may come as a shock to some of you, but over 400 million years ago the fish known in many of our hearts the glorious Sacabambaspis went extinct. I dedicate this post as a memorial to the Sacabambaspis and its friends. Life in the Ordovician period was eventful coming right after the Cambrian explosion. Everyone was new to this whole multi-cellular complex organism thing and the basics were still being explored. One creature, the Sacabambaspis, found itself living in the ocean with no jaw and no fins with only its tail being used to generate movement. But despite the lack of a jaw, the Sacabambaspis still had its beautiful and recognizable...

For over 75 years, Kashmir has been trapped in a relentless cycle of conflict, fear, and uncertainty. The roots of this conflict stretch back to 1947, when the British partitioned the Indian subcontinent. During this time, a massive population exchange took place, with the majority of Hindus and Sikhs staying in India and the Muslim population migrating to the newly formed Pakistan. At partition, princely states were given the right to choose between India and the Pakistan. Despite Kashmir’s Muslim majority, its Hindu ruler Maharaja Hari Singh acceded to India in October 1947, triggering the first war between India and Pakistan over the region.   In...

Lights, Camera, Action! Animal Farm has come to WCC with a small but memorable cast, directed by the wonderful Ms Lindsay. Before I get to my review, here is some context about Animal Farm itself. The story details the story of a farm that is overthrown by animals, and they build a utopian society rooted in equality in freedom.  As I sat in my seat with my trusty notebook and giggling friends on either side, I was introduced to the play with sudden darkness and tunes filling the atmosphere. Slowly as the looming lights lit up the set, figures with green jump suits began to pop up, the animals of the farm, surrounded by Old Major, played by...

This conflict didn't start now. It's been on-going since the 1947 partition of British India which when the countries were established as independent. This established a Muslim majority, Pakistan has a Hindu majority India as well as diverse Jammu and Kashmir (although they have a 75% majority of Muslims), the opportunity to choose to join either country or stay independent. The monarch of Jammu and Kashmir originally sought to be independent; however, he ultimately agreed to join India due to invasions by Pakistani forces who were committing acts of violence and genocide against the non-Muslims in the area. This decision caused a dispute between...

The Met Gala is a highly anticipated event each year. With many watching to see how each designer has interpreted the theme. This year's theme was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. Diljit Dosanjh is an Indian singer and actor who debuted in Hollywood on the Met Gala red carpet. His outfit was particularly loved by getting voted Best Dressed on Vogue. Diljit's outfit (styled by Prabal Gurung) was a powerful tribute to Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala. The outfit is rich with Indian craftsmanship, blending traditional and contemporary. Being a significant cultural statement, highlights his Punjabi roots and Sikh heritage, displaying his identity...

It’s that time of year again when the fashion world converges on New York City for the Met Gala, and this year’s theme is, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” ". Through dandyism, this theme embodies a cultural and historical facet of Black style spanning three centuries. Dandyism is a way of life or style that was viewed as a method to express individuality through creative and social defiance. Sharp tailoring, clever detailing, and absolute elegance are prioritised over flamboyance within the style.  Historically, the slave trade, colonisation, and imperialism in the Atlantic throughout the 18th century led to increased consumerism,...

 If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if the world’s largest economy decided to slap a tax on nearly everything it imports, look no further than Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs. In his second term, President Trump has taken his “America First” mantra to new heights, by introducing tariffs that would make even Hamilton’s whiskey tax of 1794 shiver.  In early 2025, President Trump signed a sweeping executive order imposing a minimum 10% tariff on all U.S. imports, with much higher rates (up to 50%) on goods from 57 countries. Chinese imports got an especially hefty increase, with tariffs climbing to a staggering 145%....