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Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience By: Lauren Avila

Likely if a person mentions the name of the famous Dutch artist, Vincent Van Gogh, it immediately prompts images of deep hues of swirling skies or bright yellow flowers resting in a vase. Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, which has been open since 2021, is elevating old classics and converting them into  new forms for […]

Instagram-Worthy Spots near Paddington Arts By: Lauren Avila

The Notting Hill Carnival, which is the largest street festival in Europe, will take place in August. With it, plenty of visitors from around the world will flood the area from near our location at Paddington Arts through Notting Hill. The festival is a boisterous event filled with music and local talent. However, throughout the […]

Discovering Ireland in the Heart of London By: Lauren Avila

On Sunday, 16th March, London’s Trafalgar Square was host for the St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade, celebrating Irish culture with thousands of locals and tourists. It was a feast for the senses with the colors, music, food, drink, and Irish lore everywhere. The event kicked off with a parade from Hyde Park, along Piccadilly […]

Wicked in the West End: The London Theatre Experience

By Julia Vetsch This past Saturday, I saw my first West End show: Wicked. As a lifelong theatre fan, and a longtime Wicked fan, I was absolutely thrilled to be seeing this show. I went with my mom and sister who were visiting from America, and we were interested to see how a West End […]

Mayhem Review: How Lady Gaga’s new album restyles her signature sound

By Julia Vetsch   Calling all Monsters — Lady Gaga has shaken the pop scene once again with her new album, Mayhem. The album, released on March 7th, 2025, explores a return to Gaga’s original sound many fans know and love, reinventing her electronic and industrial roots. Fans of pop, rock, and techno are all […]

The Biggest TV Series Drops of February

By KitKat Brown Yellowjackets, The White Lotus, Invincible, Cobra Kai…it’s safe to say that February 2025 was a phenomenal month for television. This past month we got to see a lot of our favorite shows come back for another season. These new releases had been highly anticipated, especially since these series’ critical acclaim and dazzling […]

Final Reflections: My Internship and Time in London 

By: Sami Mahfood   As my internship comes to an end, I can’t help but reflect on what an incredible journey this has been. Living and working in London these past few months has been nothing short of amazing, and here were some of my favorite parts! London’s Vibrant Energy From the iconic landmarks to […]

Exploring London’s Magical Christmas Markets

By Sami Mahfood London’s Christmas markets are a must-visit during the holiday season, turning the city into a festive hotspot. From the massive Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park to the amazing lights and live entertainment at Covent Garden, each Christmas market brings something new to the table. Here are my reviews of some of London’s […]

What the 2024 Presidential Election Results Means for America

By: Sami Mahfood   The choice was: a 34 count convicted racist felon and sexual assaulter or an overqualified former district attorney that happens to be a Black woman. For anyone with sound judgment and a strong moral compass, the answer was obvious, at least that’s what we thought. In a 316 to 228 electoral […]

Theatre show reviews by Sami Mahfood

There’s a unique thrill in sitting in a darkened theatre, just moments before the lights go up. The hushed whispers fade, the curtain rises, and suddenly we’re transported—whether to a lively city street, a mysterious mansion, or a whole new world entirely. Over the past few weeks in London, I have had the pleasure of […]