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6th April 2023

Reviving the Ancient Art of Jamdani Weaving

Jamdani is considered by those who are familiar with the craft as one of the most time-consuming and labour-intensive forms of textile production in the world.

Image by Benja Petty

Spark • 28th March 2023

Q&A With Benja Petty

An interview with actor and filmmaker Benja Petty. He discusses living with mental health struggles and how it inspired his latest short film Living Proof.

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Spark • 22nd March 2023

The World of Deaf Raves

How MC Geezer and Deaf Rave are bringing music to the masses and creating a space where deafness is celebrated.

25th October 2022

Car Collision Violently Escalates to Robbery and Assault

The alleged case of road rage continues into its second day in London's Southwark Crown Court.

15th May 2022

Conservative Organisations Leading Book Ban Efforts in the United States

Libraries across the United States have faced criticism from parents and conservative groups claiming that many of their books are inappropriate for young children. Unexciting school board meetings have sometimes turned violent as community members have demanded that certain titles be removed, mostly books discussing racial or LGBTQ+ themes.

21st April 2022

How I Met Your Father Review: The Latest Upcoming Show on Disney+

How I Met Your Father, the spin-off to How I Met Your Mother, will be premiering in the UK on Disney+ this May. The series premiered earlier in the United States to mixed reviews with critics and fans being mostly unsatisfied.

8th December 2021

What Motivates Someone to Become a Ghost Hunter?

The paranormal has always drawn curious minds, but there are those who have made studying and investigating these phenomena their full-time passion. What makes some want to go into such an offbeat career?

Art by Amanda Funger

Avant-Y News • 24th September 2021

How to Support a Loved One with Mental Health Issues

Seeing your loved one struggle with mental health can be difficult. I spoke with various mental health professionals to help readers understand how to assist someone they love going through a mental health struggle.

Art by Amanda Funger

Avant-Y News • 16th May 2021

Activism in the Age of Social Media

Critics argue that online activism is all about the likes and followers rather than the movement. I spoke with two activists in Georgia regarding their thoughts on the rise of content promoting activism in social media.

31st March 2021

Sweden's Change in Blood Donation Rules for LGBTQ+ Men Draws Mixed Responses

Around the world, LGBTQ+ men have been denied the ability to donate blood unless they're completely celibate. A recent rule change in Sweden lowered the celibacy requirement from 12 months to 6 months.

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Avant-Y News • 17th March 2021

How to Efficiently Pay Off your Loans

Having to grapple with loans is one of the harsh trials of entering adult life. It can feel very demotivating at times, but there are tried and true methods for tackling them. Make sure you read the terms of your loan very closely before you sign up for it; don’t be afraid to ask as many questions as possible until you feel like you truly understand your loan’s terms and conditions.

Art by Amanda Funger

Avant-Y News • 17th February 2021

In the Era of Social Distancing, Contact is Important

Various studies show that having strong social bonds help improve an individual's overall health. So it is vital to stay connected to friends and family while social distancing.

15th February 2021

The Screeching Halt of Stockholms Nightlife

Nightlife in Stockholm came to complete standstill as COVID-19 restrictions greatly impacts bars and clubs.

Art by Mo Adekoya

Avant-Y News • 8th January 2021

8 Things to Pack When Travelling Internationally

As the pandemic ends more people are starting to travel internationally. There are many things to consider when booking a trip abroad and these are some essentials everyone should consider taking with them anywhere they may go.

Art by Amanda Funger

Avant-Y News • 3rd January 2021

Frequent Flyer Miles and How They Can Take Your Travels to the Next Level

Frequent flyer miles are a great way to earn more out of travelling! I did a deep dive into how traveller can take advantage of these rewards programs on their next trip.

Art by Amanda Funger

Avant-Y News • 1st December 2020

The Unsexy Surefire Key to Productivity: Breaking Parkinson’s Law

Do you ever feel like a task as simple as writing an email somehow ends up taking a lot more time than you expected? If you get an email needing a reply within a week, you would probably put more thought and time into sending it, making sure it’s as perfect as possible before hitting reply. Whereas if that same email had an urgent deadline that needed to be replied to within a couple of minutes, the time you’d spend on it would probably decrease significantly. It’s the same email, but with different deadlines.

This simple premise is part of Parkinson’s Law!

Art by Mo Adekoya

Avant-Y News • 14th September 2020

Are you in an Echo Chamber?

When you’re online, do you feel like everyone is constantly on the same understanding on a variety of topics where the crazy, fringe ideas couldn’t possibly appeal to a substantial portion of people? Are all your ads, news articles and timelines often mirroring your political opinions? If so, then you could be in a digital echo chamber.

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Avant-Y News • 9th February 2020

Taking a Gap Year? Here’s 4 Things you can Do!

You’re finally done with school! You passed all your tests, wrote all your essays, then walked the graduation stage.

Some people choose to go straight to college after high school, others choose to wait a year or so before going to college, and others choose to start their careers right away.

David Nicolai

Avant-Y News • 24th October 2019

Atlanta United Eats Review

No sporting event is complete without hot dogs, burgers, nachos, beer, and a host of other foods. With so much variety, Video Assistant Gabriel Ossa and I went to the stadium to check out the restaurants. We rated them based on three criteria: taste, bang for the buck and packability (how well you can take the food to your seats without spilling).