The Legend Returns…
Most of us can name that one book or movie that has a special place in our hearts since we were young. Perhaps it related to what we were going through when we first read it, or it gave us some guidance, or it …
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Harrow Woods Resort
“I was woken up by the rattling of the car. The clanking of pipes in its underbelly sounded like gunfire in my nightmare…” by Annabella Costantino
Someone Else’s Chair
In a parking lot on the outskirts of Montgomery, every Wednesday the local church held a Flea Market. A Short story by Sam Murphy
Why a Film’s Age Rating Matters: Censoring Explicit Content for Money
Dami Williams-Shire looks into how films are made, exploring the danger Studios and financers pose towards the creative direction of the film.
Mental Health in Music
Over the past few years, the music industry has felt immense loss and heartbreak. Yasmin Norvill explores how mental health has affected both celebrity and fan alike.
The relationship between books and trigger warnings
As movember continues alongside Stag Media’s mental health awareness push, Helia Daryani looks into the effects media and literature can have on mental health and the need for trigger warnings.
Heathers: The Musical – a Timeless and Faithful Adaptation
How well does the story of a toxic, homicidal high-school relationship translate to the stage? Georgia Read delves into this adaptation of a classic film.
3 Books that Explore Mental Heath
This November, Stag Media are advocating Mental Health awareness and support. Amy Newham kicks this off with three books that cleverly and honestly explore mental health.
The Strictly Curse: to what extent are celebrities entitled to a private life when their actions are public?
With recent developments in one of TV’s biggest celebrity dance competitions, Isabel Rolfe investigates the so called ‘Strictly Curse’
Golden Tour: Kylie Minogue back on the run
Has Kylie still got it? Michal Frackowiak reviews her latest tour… Spoiler alert: She does!
Poetry is more than just Shakespeare: it’s art without boundaries
How would you approach writing a flawless poem? For National Poetry Day Helia Daryani looks at her own experiences writing poetry and how it’s developed through her education.
How to Support Your Favourite Authors
FRESHERS SPECIAL: Helia Daryani explains some of the best ways to help your favourite authors benefit from your readership.
How ‘Insatiable’ is Netflix’s most problematic show?
Lisa Cosham explore’s the controversy surrounding Netflix’s ‘least feminist show’, but is the debate justified?
Diamonds for the Damned
An Excerpt from Emily Byfield-Riches’ new short novel ‘Diamonds for the Damned’ – Available to read free online now
This title is almost as long as the titles of ‘Panic! at the Disco’s’ early songs
One of modern rock’s most iconic bands has undergone countless line-up changes over the years, but how far has their musical style changed?
by Emily Wooten
Song & Album Review (May)
Gloom Sleeper – The Black Side (Song) This month’s Stag Song of the Month is The Black Side by German four piece Gloom Sleeper. At just over three minutes it packs enough tonal shifts and distinctive styles to remain interesting, and even the simple, uninspired …
TV Series Review: Vinyl
This review covers the first six episodes of Vinyl, a HBO produced American drama following Richie Finestra (Bobby Cannavale) and his failing record label American Century. It’s hard not to draw comparisons between Vinyl and AMC’s Mad Men that ran for seven seasons and was …