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Television this week
Issue 1, Television
Drop Dead Gorgeous, Heroes, The Sarah Jane Adventures and more.
My good friend Larry
Issue 1, Creative Writing
Like many other human beings I have a best friend (Alex Law), but unlike others I have an imaginary tomato friend, Larry Mc Squash.
Russell T. Davies
Issue 1, Television
Russell T. Davies is a man that should rightfully be thanked for bringing back the beloved Doctor Who to our TV screens. But not for much else as far as I'm concerned, and certainly not anything else to do with the new series.
Munich
Issue 1, Travel
Munich (as we all hopefully know), is in the south of Germany. It’s known for its beer, beer gardens and more beer.
Caption Contest
Issue 1, Features
What goes on inside Mr Hogan's head?
Rant about the tube
Issue 1, Features
I haven’t been on many other lines, but I’m guessing the Jubilee line has to be the worst ever!
Mr Chesterman (and the History department!) review popular music
Issue 1, Music Reviews
So after many years of constant nagging Mr Chesterman has reviewed the five tracks we selected for him.
My Bus Journey
Issue 1, Creative Writing
As usual, I pushed my way on to the bus this morning- elbowing out of the way the selfish men. ‘Ever heard of ‘ladies first’?’ I feel like saying to them.
Harry Potter 7 Reviews
Issue 1, Book Reviews
Over the summer everyone was given the chance to read the final installment of JK Rowling's Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
DT
Issue 1, School News
Friday 4th May saw the deadline for AS and A2 Design Technology students’ months of pain and stress, turmoil and devotion to their project end.
Wo ist Waltl?
Issue 1, Features
See if you can find Mr Waltl in this crowded library...
Welcome back
Issue 1, School News
Is it just me, or has the school become even more controlling this year?
Warwick
Issue 1, Universities
The prestigious Warwick university is so keen to accept only the very best students that it has devised its own separate admission test; only those able to find the university need apply.
Nottingham
Issue 1, Universities
A day’s excursion to the University of Nottingham.
The subject guide to forgetting your homework
Issue 1, Features
There comes a time in every student's life when, inevitably, they find themselves rather lacking in the homework department. It is unavoidable that your dog will find himself too hungry to resist that juicy coursework, or you will simply find yourself too lazy to pick up that tiresome French book.
Albania
Issue 1, Travel
Are you ready to give?
Biscuit Tasting 1
Issue 1, Features
The art of biscuit tasting is one that has been popular among the aristocracy for a great many years and in these short editorials Lady Mary Burkitt-Gray and Lady Alex Fergus hope to share with you their expertises in the subject.
The Cambridge Trip
Issue 1, School News
An interview with Simone Wetherall.
Year 11's last day
Issue 1, School News
The Circle of Trust’s plan to keep the year 11's last day secret failed miserably.
The very secret diaries of....
Issue 1, Features
Tuesday. Today has been a strange Tuesday. Got to wear the three-piece suit though, and look suave while factorising.
Goodbye Mr Dane
Issue 1, Features
We meet Mr. Dane at approximately 1.58pm in the Lower School Foyer, and note that he seems remarkably confident and relaxed for the friendly interrogation we’re about to give him.
We Will Rock You
Issue 1, Theatre Reviews
Now I’m a regular theatre-goer, and I love musicals. But I have never, and I repeat NEVER seen a show quite like this one.
Stone Sour (London Astoria)
Issue 1, Music Reviews
The anticipation and excitement in the queue outside the Astoria grew as it approached 7pm.
Bristol
Issue 1, Universities
During the summer that just ended, I spent an enjoyable week at the University of Bristol for an introductory Archaeology course.
Personal Anime
Issue 1, Television
To the majority of the west, the word ‘anime’ is an abbreviation of the word animation that is specifically originating from Japan or Korea.
TV Recordings
Issue 1, Television
Despite the ever increasing hours of TV watched by us each evening, few people consider the audience behind the show...
Malaysia
Issue 1, Travel
We had an assembly when I was in year 11 promoting a trip to Kenya, to travel, do a bit of charity work and so on, with an organisation called World Challenge.
Top Ten Tips for Surviving Year Seven
Issue 1, School News
Always keep on the good side of your teachers to best avoid detentions, exclusions or Miss Young's death ray...
Fossilisation
Issue 1, Creative Writing
Earlier that day, they'd learnt about the fossils...
Premiere Auntie Clarissa
Issue 1, Features
Dear Auntie Clarissa, I am the only one of all my friends who’s never had a boyfriend. I know I’m not the prettiest, but I’m a nice enough person and I try really hard. What’s wrong with me?
The Lord of the Rings
Issue 1, Theatre Reviews
‘One ring to rule them all, one ring to find them, one ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them.’ One word. Amazing.
Reading 07
Issue 1, Music Reviews
So the summer has gone. But as we all know, nothing finishes a summer satisfactorily like a festival, and this year, my festival was Reading.
Tales From Earthsea
Issue 1, Film Reviews
This new animated film from Studio Ghibili (Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle, plus many others) is based upon one of Ursula K. le Guin's Earthsea stories, good friends to me on long car journeys when I was younger.
Internet Safety - The Most Important Kind of Safety!
Issue 1, Internet
Are you a hip young 'dude' who wants to seem 'rad' in front of his homies? Are you down with all the nizzles that are being shizzled at this very moment? Can you name more than three Japanese cartoons, and watch at least one of them with subtitles? If you answered, or even understood any of these questions, then you probably use the Internet!
Premiere Horoscopes
Issue 1, Features
This month's horoscopes...
NRA Day
Issue 1, School News
NRA Day, the city was drenched in the metallic smell of imminent downpour and the clouds were the dark, dramatic grey of a Greycoat games’ skirt.
Websites of the Month
Issue 1, Internet
Best sites to use for revision, and for when YOU’RE AVOIDING REVISION!!!111
Wicked
Issue 1, Theatre Reviews
Everyone knows the story of The Wizard of Oz, about him and his encounter with the Wicked Witch of the West. Or they thought they did.
A Matter of Life and Death (Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger)
Issue 1, Theatre Reviews
This play is brought to the National Theatre’s Olivier stage from theatre company “Knee-High” following its amazing run in the Cottosloe Theatre, Tristan and Ysalte.
The Rose Tattoo (Tennessee Williams}
Issue 1, Theatre Reviews
For those studying the work of Tennessee Williams in the AS English Course, I would strongly advise you to look up this play.
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