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The Hippo Collective A magazine celebrating young thinkers, creators and artists.

18/04/2016

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14/04/2016

We are proud to announce that we will be re-launching the magazine soon, this time with an international focus.

The Hippo Collective is coming to the US/Canada.

More information to come soon!

(Art by beeple)

27/03/2016
Zootropolis: A Review

We review Zootropolis IT

Zootropolis is a bold, uniquely funny and utterly charming film that truly highlights spectacularly that our differences in appearance does not hinder our similarities underneath. With Zootropolis,…

27/03/2016
Celebrating The ‘Nothing’ Film

Have you heard of a 'nothing' film?

Within the film industry there is a particular type of film that I don’t think gets enough attention. The ‘Nothing’ film. It’s not even really a genre, it’s more of a …

23/03/2016
From Zambia To Sweden: The Disappointment of Life Abroad

The second article covering life abroad is the interesting story of a Zambian student who has moved to Sweden, and the challenges facing her when confronted with racism, and how she grew as a person from the experience.

They picked the best in the class. It was something exciting, my relatives were excited, we even had a gathering. Everyone looked forward. Going to the airport, the whole family had to es**rt me, b…

23/03/2016
The Challenges of Living Abroad

Today, we focus on two articles on the life of living abroad as a student.

There are so many reasons someone may leave their home – love, adventure, career, family – but leaving is never a decision to take lightly. To be able to understand the challenges of living abroad,…

22/03/2016
Mad Woman – An Interview with Kat Savage

Liam, our Refocusing the Lens columnist interviews poet Kat Savage

Recently I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC (Advanced Readers Copy) of Poet Kat Savage’s upcoming book of poetry Mad Woman. I reviewed it on my blog Public Whispers (liamxavier.wordpress.com)…

21/03/2016
Reducing Your Waste: An Eco-Guide

How much do you throw out?

In this day and age there is an inordinate amount of waste. We all see it – plastic bags floating down the street in the wind, bottles clogging up drains, takeaway cartons being crunched unde…

21/03/2016
Review: Résistance

We review Résistance

Whilst the world raves about Deutschland 83 there’s another gem hidden on Walter Presents, Channel Four’s new online home for foreign drama. Résistance – focusing on the resistance movement within …

20/03/2016
Lauryn Hill – Education in Miseducation

“This life is a process of learning” – Lauryn Hill

Ms Lauryn Hill, originally known as a member of The Fugees, burst onto the scene as a recognisable and talented solo artist in 1998 with the release of The Miseducation of Ms Lauryn Hill; one of my…

20/03/2016
Cinder – Marissa Meyer

The latest from our literature section

Fans of Marissa Meyer laughed at the premise of Cinder (the first novel to The Lunar Chronicles). Cinderella, re-imagined as a cyborg, it couldn’t work, surely? Incredibly, Meyer pulls it off and C…

19/03/2016
Foods to Beat the End of Term Blues

Need some inspiration?

There reaches a certain point in term when there is a student slump. Easter is drawing closer, as are the essay deadlines. The temptation to devour an Easter egg two weeks early is high, as is the …

18/03/2016
Alessia Cara and Celebrating The Wild Things

Our Refocusing the Lens columnist, Liam, takes a closer look at an incredibly talented musician, Alessia Cara

Alessia Cara, if you don’t already know, is, whether it realises it or not, one of the music industry’s biggest artists. She is a force majeure, at the age of 19 she has already captured an incredi…

18/03/2016
5 Relaxation Techniques for the Exam Period

With exams approaching, we recommend 5 techniques for relaxing during this stressful period

Keep Calm and Carry On? Perhaps not the best advice when you are faced with a stack of notes to learn and a big red cross marking your exam date looming on the calendar. For many of us, the revisio…

18/03/2016
A Focus on… Early Woody Allen

We take a closer look at Woody Allen

I know, I know what you’re going to say : why on earth is a guy like Woody Allen featured in a column of art-house and underrated cinema ? Well, this is a kind of exception. And today I actually wo…

18/03/2016
The United States of Europe? – Cartoon Logic

The latest from our Cartoon Logic column

This week, two sages of our time, Boris Johnson and Jeremy Clarkson, have both had big things to say about Europe, and in particular, the idea of a future European federation. Clarkson has come out…

02/03/2016
SOUNDBOKS: THE LOUDEST BATTERY-POWERED SPEAKER

SoundBoks: The Loudest Battery Powered Speaker has launched its Kickstarter campaign and raised an incredible 200k in less than 24hours. Don't miss out!

The first and only portable speaker capable of throwing a real party. Shipping before Summer '16!

28/02/2016
: Are the Academy Racist?

Ahead of tonight's Oscars ceremony, we take a closer look at whether The Academy is really as racist as people think.

The Oscars, the award show that everything looks forward to. It’s a night of glitz and glamour, where our favourite actors scrub up to be honoured. But, similar to the 2015 Academy Awards, th…

26/02/2016
The Hateful Eight: A Review

"A ridiculous thrill ride of surprises and twists that are guaranteed to leave the audience reeling." Read our full review of The Hateful Eight

The Hateful Eight is a beautifully sculpted picture from one of the greatest, living directors in cinema. As The Hateful Eight begins, an instantly recognisable title card informs its audience that…

25/02/2016
Livin’ La Vida Loca? Moving to Madrid

Ever thought of doing a year abroad?

As I am half way through an Erasmus year in Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, I thought I would reflect on what it’s really like to pack up and move to another country. So here are my top pieces of …

24/02/2016
The Life Behind Music

The latest from Liam Xavier's Refocusing the Lens column -

Music has been one of those things that has totally fascinated and enthralled me since I was child and most likely always will. I consider myself having grown up around music, but not in the sense …

24/02/2016
An interview with The Tuts

We recently caught up with the all girl punk trio, The Tuts and talked about touring with Kate Nash & The Selecter, their album, tv shows and much more.

The Tuts are an all-girl punk trio from West London. “This West London three piece buzz like a female version of the Libertines. From the same town as the Ruts, with only a letter difference,…

24/02/2016
Album Review: 4½ by Steven Wilson

We review 4½ by Steven Wilson

4½ is the new interim album by multi-instrumentalist, producer and prog wizard, Steven Wilson, formerly of such famed acts as the psycho-depressive Porcupine Tree and pop-rock Blackfield. Any fan o…

23/02/2016
Harry Potter: Chat Up Lines

“Do you mind if I Slytherin?”

In the world of Harry Potter, it’s relatively easy to conjure up a love potion to charm your love interests. Unfortunately, in the muggle world, we can’t recreate such magic in order to…

23/02/2016
Digital Emotion in the Age of Emoji

The age of the emoji is here

The age of the emoji is here and it’s happening right now. Recently iD outlet AMUSE published a fashion forecast which celebrated the fact they had predicted EMOJI FASHION. Read it again. it hasn’t…

23/02/2016
Giant Jammy Dodger-Style Biscuits: Recipe

The latest from the lifestyle section

Valentine’s Day has just passed. Roses and chocolates may or may not be adorning your desk. No matter how you spent February 14th, there’s no reason not to treat yourself or your flatmates to a bel…

23/02/2016
The Revenant: A Review

We review The Revenant Movie UK.. Epic scenes of action, though "viewers should be cautious of the exaggerated lauding by critics and be prepared for a long-stay that will feel tedious in parts."

The Revenant has an intoxicating style which is to be expected from Alejandro González Iñárritu and talented cinematographer, Emmanuel Lubezki, but any true substance is in minimal supply. Based in…

22/02/2016
Jeremy Hunting for Villainous Expertise – Cartoon Logic

The latest from our Cartoon Logic column, including the latest developments of Freddie's Trumpsday Clock.

Now that the latest junior doctor’s strike has come and gone, it’s time to reflect and see whether there be anything from which to learn. Instinctively, I find myself firmly on the side of the doct…

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