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In Defence of the Bachelor Life

by Anonymous Contributor June 20, 2026June 20, 2026

In Defence of the Bachelor Life

Isobel Gurnett Jun 20, 2026 5 min read

An anonymous author writes about their experience of being aromantic in a society that values romance above other types of love.

We should have left ‘whimsy’ in 2025

Saba Ahmadzadeh Noughani Jun 20, 2026 5 min read

Image Credit: Imogen Forest, taken in Italy

Whimsical. Around a year ago, this word (and all its variations) sprouted roots on the internet. It somehow blossomed amidst the backdrop of heightened global…

Risk Appetite: On Gratuities and Goodbyes

Eliza Kaminska-Benadat Jun 19, 2026 8 min read

“All the courses add up to something, and by the time dessert comes, you know your meal is coming to an end. It’s bittersweet.”

Open Season: The Surprising French Open

Thomas Yates Jun 18, 2026 7 min read

The clay court at Roland-Garros with spectators.

The French Open threw up plenty of shocks, and not just on the court. Italian tennis is soaring, whilst disputes rumble over pay. Image in…