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Addison Baker

Addison is an Edinburgh-based freelance journalist and resident editor of the TV & radio section of The Student, winning the best writer prize in December 2017. She also writes for ShortCom publications specializing in interviews of Comedians. Addison is also a tech supervisor/production manager at Monkey Barrel Comedy and dabbles in stand-up comedy herself.
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Fast fashion bears student-friendly prices, but we must look for ethical alternatives

Our modern form of hunting is for fashionable bargains – we all strive to find the most clothes for the cheapest price. A pair of jeans for twenty pounds might…

The one with the controversy: Is Friends as insensitive as everyone says it is?

The renowned sitcom Friends, which first aired in 1994, has joined the list of TV shows migrating to Netflix. Running for over 10 years, Friends is a celebrated sitcom due…

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Previously exclusive to Sony’s Crackle, Jerry Seinfeld’s alternative talk show, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee has made a highly anticipated appearance on our beloved Netflix screens. It’s been around since…

Larry David on SNL: borderline acceptability or too much too soon?

On November 4, Larry David hosted the ever-popular late night show Saturday Night Live (SNL). A renowned stand-up comedian and mastermind behind the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm, David is…

Biden’s Briefing

Looking for something a bit more academic? Look no further! Launched in June this year, the former Vice President of the United States Joe Biden has begun his own news-centered…

“Everyone wants to live forever” Is Black Mirror predicting the future?

Black Mirror is a British television show that takes a look at the consequences of technologies on modern society through a set of macabre and somewhat cynical lenses. The show…

Riverdale and Twin Peaks: Paying Homage or a Rip-Off?

Teen murder, small-town conspiracy, and a lot of pine trees: three central aspects that would make up a fantastically mysterious television show. In fact, they already do, and make up…

American Horror Story: Is America the real horror story?

As of this week, audiences are now four episodes deep in the highly anticipated seventh season of American Horror Story, subtitled ‘Cult’. This season revolves around an array of characters,…