Realpolitik & the Student Society: The Politics of the LSESU Cultural Societies
Should cultural societies take political stances? Do they have a duty to, or does this harm inclusivity within a society?…
The Three Graduate Problem: Do LSE Students Feel Pushed Towards Certain Careers?
Do you have wild, crazy dreams of being a banker? Or a lawyer? Or a consultant? It is often said…
Bleeding Red: Why Are Young Voters Leaving Starmer for Polanski?
The rise of Zack Polanski's Green Party raises new questions for the future of the Labour Party and the British…
LSE Students React to Sabbatical Officers Release a Statement Condemning Fascist and Divisive Politics on Campus
By Iman Shaikh A recent statement was released by the LSE Students’ Union Sabbatical Officers, condemning what they described as…
How Long Can Starmer Rely on Being the Least Bad Option?
Willow explores how Keir Starmer’s vague promise of “change” turned an electoral victory into a governing problem.
Social Media is Affirming and Accelerating the Freudian ‘Death Drive’
Tommy argues that social media amplifies Freud’s ‘death drive’ by enabling anonymous aggression and weakening the civilising constraints of real-world…
Why Awards Ceremonies Fail
Jahnavi critiques how popular awards shows like the Oscars and Grammys shape cultural taste through marketing budgets and Western bias.
The A.I Witch-hunt
Laura examines how the lack of clear regulation around AI-generated art has created a climate of distrust, where artists must…
When Language Education Becomes a Marketing Exercise
Lilin explores how the UK's English language education market diminishes real learning since credibility is low and quality hard to…
Starmer Promises to ‘Look at’ Making Student Loan System Fairer After MPs Call for Change
Amy looks into Starmer's recent announcement that he will 'look at' changing the current rules around student loan repayments.