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Hogwarts Legacy is a game I wish had been made 10 years ago. Set in the late 1800s, the game lets you fully immerse yourself in the wizarding world: you can go and buy potions ingredients in Hogsmeade, fly to quaint villages on your broom and explore the secrets of …

Last year was a turning point for women’s sports. Marked by the success of the Lionesses at the Euros, opportunities for female athletes soared. For women’s football in particular, in 2021, around 33 million people tuned in to watch domestic women’s sport. As a result, many young girls and women …

Everyone’s favourite psychopathic narcissist is back on our screens and that can only mean one thing: people are going to die. That’s right, the long-awaited season 4 of YOU has landed on Netflix and the storyline has taken an interesting turn. Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley), who we have followed for …

According to Polygon, we should be expecting over 100 major game releases in 2023. From remakes of celebrated classics like Dead Space and Resident Evil 4, to highly anticipated RPGS including Diablo IV, Hogwarts Legacy and Assassins Creed Mirage. There’s even hopes for the infamous Starfield release in the first …

Inclusion within sport for the LGBT community is often lacking, with Stonewall statistics stating that only 43% of sport fans think live sport events are welcoming for LGBTQ+ fans. Sheffield is home to a number of LGBTQ+ sports teams and groups which aim to bring people from the community together …

Saying Nihao to Asians is the first indication of racial microaggression if you assume all Asians are Chinese. Donggil Kim and Gana Ming discuss how it could be the catalyst of radical racism. I came to study in the UK in 2019 in Brighton. Back then, it was rare to …

Sheffield indie legends Little Man Tate will be embarking on their first headline tour in 15 years in Spring 2023. After separating as a band in 2009, the band members have been focusing on spending time with their families and working on their own businesses and interests. I spoke to …

The Christmas season is a great time to get cosy with a good book, to relax and unwind after a stressful term. If you want to curl up under some blankets with a hot drink and a festive read, consider picking up one of these books. Lovelight Farms is a …

It has now been over two weeks since a student-led University of Sheffield activist group occupied the Diamond in opposition against alleged ‘war crimes’. But has the demonstration wielded any tangible results in relation to the obstruction it caused? The occupation led by Sheffield Action Group (SHAG) took off at …

It has now been over two weeks since a student-led University of Sheffield activist group occupied the Diamond in opposition against alleged ‘war crimes’. But has the demonstration wielded any tangible results in relation to the obstruction it caused?

There is nothing quite like getting comfortable under a blanket with a cup of tea and a good book in autumn – the leaves are falling, the weather is getting gradually worse and university is back in session. If you plan to de-stress with a nice, cosy seasonal read in …

Many people get excited at Halloween to watch a horror film with their friends. But when it comes to the day when you get everyone around, your mind goes completely blank. That’s where we come in. We have collated a few Halloween favourites to guarantee yourself a good Halloween movie …

The success of the Lionesses this summer in the Euros has generated a massive boost in the popularity of women’s football. Bramall Lane hosted some games, including the semi-final, which saw the Lionesses take on Sweden. Head Coach of Sheffield United’s women’s team, Neil Redfearn, has expressed his delight that …

The ticking of the doomsday clock has never reverberated louder across the world than it does now. Russia intensifies its missile bombardments and military round-up due to the Ukrainian counter-offensives, which fill the papers and flood millions of screens on social media.

Exciting news is expected in the world of healthcare as ViiV Healthcare, in collaboration with Shionogi, prepares to showcase the preclinical studies’ results of a, potentially, ground-breaking way of fighting HIV.

Recent promising research into Parkinson’s by University of Sheffield doctors may represent a new chapter in the future of its treatment.

On Friday, the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks took on Newcastle Eagles in their sixth match of the 2022/23 season. The teams last met on 25th March in a match that saw the Sharks take home the win with a 20-point lead. Since then, the Newcastle Eagles have changed all but …

James Cameron’s re-release of Avatar, once the highest-grossing movie of all time, has just beaten Olivia Wilde’s new psychological thriller, Don’t Worry Darling, (DWD) at the box office.

The PM’s ‘Trussonomics’ have crashed the value of the British pound barely 19 days after taking the lead of the country.

Recently, a total of 41 books were banned and removed from the shelves in the Keller Independent School District in Texas, USA. From The Bible to The Diary of Anne Frank, the list is extensive and shocking. This mass banning comes as a part of the increase of book banning …

Chances are that if you’re reading this article, you’ll have made the decision to study in Sheffield and, rest assured, you’ve made a great decision. When looking for a place to live and study, aside from the quality of the course, a major factor is the quality of life in …

On the 31st March it was announced that The Leadmill was facing eviction. The potential closure of this historic Sheffield landmark was, obviously, met with a huge outcry of sadness, and there is currently a campaign to try and prevent the eviction of The Leadmill. To show our support for …

Wheeling a body out of cold storage, wiring its jaw shut, and draining it of all the blood. These are just some of the embalming tasks you have to complete in new indie release The Mortuary Assistant. Although, you’ll have to make sure you avoid being possessed by the demonic …

On the 31st July, Chole Kelly prodded home a winner late into extra time for England against Germany in the Euros final. This prompted jubilant celebrations at Wembley and across the nation with the England team gate-crashing coach Sarina Wiegman’s post-match press conference with the chant “it’s coming home”; but …

Is there anyone as truly ‘Sheffield’ as Richard Hawley? Sure, he might not have had the worldwide success experienced by, say, Alex Turner, but if there is one man who truly embodies the spirit of the Steel City, it’s Richard Hawley. The man bleeds Hendo’s. He’s best mates with Pete …

Last night we saw England sail through to the final round of the women’s Euros, beating Sweden 4-0 at Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane. In the crowd, men, women, and children alike celebrated as the Lionesses sealed their historic victory. England’s success this summer will leave a lasting legacy, inspiring millions …

Series 4 Volume 2 of Stranger Things was possibly the most highly anticipated TV release of the year. The 80’s sci-fi series is one of Netflix’s most popular originals, with over 1 billion streams on the most recent instalments. After the rollercoaster that was part 1, I’ve seen a multitude …

Series 4 Volume 2 of Stranger Things was possibly the most highly anticipated TV release of the year. The 80’s sci-fi series is one of Netflix’s most popular originals, with over 1 billion streams on the most recent instalments. After the rollercoaster that was part 1, I’ve seen a multitude …

From only having a single EP before the first lockdown to playing The Leadmill on the 25th June, local band Minds Idle are seemingly going from strength to strength. We even chose the band’s newest single, Spaceman, for our inaugural Sheffield Spotlight! It seems clear that, for Minds Idle, similarly …

Crows Crows Crows have brought back the classic office backdrop and sarcastic narration to set the scene for the first-person adventure game, The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe, an updated version of the original 2013 classic. I’ll admit when I heard that the Ultra Deluxe version was being released, I was …