The 2019 Art World: Sorrow, Crime and Comedy
In the year 2019, we lost, and yet we gained. Here, VOL listed four stories that shock the art industry in the past year. Notre-Dame de Paris fire Photo By StuartLondon – Own work, CC…
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Hot take: charcoal is just edible dirt
Itās hard not to succumb to the temptation of eating something black. Itās a new colour to consume, a quite popular one thatĀ hit the mainstream recently thanks to the seemingly miraculous activated charcoal. But…
All that jazz
When people think of North London, what usually springs to mind is Abbey Roadās rich musical history or perhaps the bustling markets in Camden Town.Ā When I think of North London, I think of drinks…
Everything you need to know about ‘Incels’
Celibacy is a recognised term for those who choose to abstain from sexual relations. But how about those who are involuntarily celibate*? How do they fit into society? *It should be noted that not everyone…
Halal food hunts – episode two
BreakfastĀ is the most important meal of the day. But as students, we sometimes have to rush in the mornings and there’s not enough time to make a meal. So in today’s episode, we are huntingĀ for…
Prince Andrew to sit for BBC interview about Epstein claims
His Royal Highness, Duke of York, Prince Andrew, will be taking part in a ‘no holds’ interview regarding allegations of sexual misconduct set to air tomorrow on BBC Two at 21:00 GMT. This is the…
Why are people renting out their luxury rooms on Airbnb?
Airbnb has become one of the most popular platforms to book holiday accommodation. It operates in approximately 81 thousand cities and 191 countries around the world. Airbnb started as a cheap option to book holiday…
Your Friday Morning Round-up
Friday’s ForecastĀ Tube’s Status Updates Circle line: Minor delays anti-clockwise only. Good service clockwise. Jubilee line: Minor delays while engineers try to fix a fault on some of the trains. Overground: Severe…
Interview with Lee Byeong-Heon in London: pioneering a stylish Korean comedy
āI was a very introverted, quiet kid. I didnāt laugh or talk much, that eventually made me seek comfort in watching comedy filmsā, says director Lee Byeong-Heon, with a shy grin on his face. Unlike…
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
Journalists around the world unite on November 2nd to fight for justice against the criminals who silence journalists by killing them. By removing the person who has gained access to any type of evidence before…