This article is about B-Movies, no not that weird one with the talking bee. B-Movies can be defined in many ways, but I personally define it as a type of low-budget movie that is usually of questionable quality. For the purposes of our discussion, I will only be talking about B-Movies from America, otherwise this […]
Almost everyone has heard a love story, with all of the psychological and physical effects, but have you ever thought Is love is just an idea our brains have adapted to find a meaning to life, or is love biologically ingrained into humans themselves? The Meaning of Life and Agape: Life is brimming with people […]
Throughout all of our lives as students, we are plagued by exams – there is simply no avoiding them. Whether it is GCSEs, A-Levels or other exams, the most efficient way to get through them is to learn how best to revise. Luckily, I have created a list of the most optimal tips and tricks […]
Clay and More is a new local business founded by Francesca Ball, established on the 21st of August 2025. With a notable gap in the market for a pottery studio in the Smithills area, Francesca utilised her love and passion for all things pottery and took it a step further, seizing the opportunity to open […]
As a 14-year-old girl, I am yet to experience the true extent of how vulnerable I am in society as a woman. Of course, I have been exposed to misogyny throughout my life because, as a teenage girl, it is inevitable. At home I’ve been expected to do “traditional female roles” from around 10-years-old such […]
Most fans of the Percy Jackson series view Luke Castellan as the story’s primary villain. Throughout the series, he betrays his friends, aids the Titan Kronos, and contributes to a devastating war that costs many innocent demigods their lives. However, despite these actions, there is a strong argument that Luke Castellan should ultimately be remembered […]
A lobotomy is a discredited form of neurosurgical treatment for psychiatric or neurological disorders that involves severing connections in the brain’s prefrontal cortex. It severs most of the connections to and from the anterior part of the frontal lobes of the brain. Over 20,000 lobotomies have been performed between the early 1940s and late 1970s, but how […]
Do you know what a bollard is? If you do not, you have definitely seen one on your way to school or work. Bollards are large thick posts, designed to protect pedestrians and buildings from being hit by vehicles. While they were effective at protecting pedestrians, the design of these bollards was underwhelming, but one man saw creative potential. Every morning, on my way to school (for the past […]
On Friday 27th of March, the stage was set at Bolton School for the final night of their joint production “Guys and Dolls”. Set in 1950s New York City, this colourful musical tells the story of a variety of gamblers, showgirls and gangsters navigating their way through the city. From start to finish, […]
