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....

 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...

Paris, the fashion capital of the world has once again mesmerised audiences with the much-anticipated Paris Fashion Week. This season, the iconic event unfolded with showcases that spanned across the city’s historic venues, such as the glamourous runways at the Grand Palais Éphémère. As designers unleashed their creative visions, one theme emerged clearly, innovation, sustainability, and the bold...

The Election. Let’s talk about it.  As we all saw on Saturday the Australian Labor Party won by a large majority vote which has now become a significant mark in the Party’s history. This is the first prime minister (since Bob Hawke) to win back-to-back elections with a two-party-preferred vote of 51.5%. Along with this, Peter Dutton, the candidate for the Prime Minister from the Australia Liberal...

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, lived up to the legacy of the saint whose name he adopted. Saint Francis of Assisi was known for giving up wealth and privilege to help the poor and protect the environment. In that same spirit, Pope Francis consistently emphasized humility, compassion, and care for both people and the planet. During his time as pope, Francis became known for challenging traditional...

In a move that has sparked national debate, Norwood Primary School in Eastleigh, Hampshire, recently cancelled its traditional Easter celebrations, including the Easter Hat Parade and a church service. Headteacher Stephanie Mander claimed the decision aimed to establish a more ‘inclusive’ community that respected the diverse beliefs of all students. But to many, this felt like yet another attempt...

One of my most ‘controversial’ opinions is that this idea of cringe especially since the rise of Tik Tok is really just bullying. When the idea of being nonchalant became popular I knew I was doomed, because I cannot be “normal” about anything. From interest to future careers when I have an aspiration or interest my whole life completely revolves around it.   One...

Do you ever find yourself a prisoner to the never ending cycle of watching 30 second Tik Tok videos? Well, confession time; I do. For me, it always starts out as a simple, ‘I’m just going to take a 10 minute break’ until I end up watching 1 hour of youtube shorts. I find it quite irritating that I can’t get any of my work done because of social media. Every time I open up my Maths book, I feel...

William Clarke College’s Secondary Talent Quest is, from what I’ve heard at least, the topic on everybody’s tongue! For all you creatively gifted individuals, this is an opportunity to showcase whatever you want. There is no script dictating your performance, you are free to get up and perform to your heart’s content. I am confident in saying that every single person has a spark in them,...

The World’s Greatest Shave is happening THIS WEDNESDAY, with a Crazy Hat Day alongside it to support those fighting leukemia. A card writing stall will also be open throughout the week in the Branwhite center foyer where you can write an encouraging message to someone battling cancer. In preparation for this special week, the Service Team thought it’d be a good idea to interview one of the participants...   “Tell...