Tag: feature
Nigerian New Beginning?
Farida Dahiru reflects on the Nigerian election.
After 16 years, Nigeria’s president Goodluck Jonathan has finally been defeated at the polls, by a former president,...
Secret Garden
Tom Hedley looks behind the door into the Barbican conservatory.
Vines weave freely through what could be the remains of a long lost world.
The Barbican...
What Is To Be Done About Mental Health?
Jasmine Wing points to the importance of mental health as an issue of public concern, and laments its marginalisation from the election debate.
At the...
Writing On The Wall
Emma Brand cops an eyeful of East London’s graffiti.
Opinion is divided over graffiti: some people say that writing on the wall is an art...
An East End Easter
In an occasional series about the way different religious festivals are celebrated, Beatrice Groth enjoys an Easter in the East.
While congregations for the Church...
Drop In Whenever You Like
Continuing his tour round the religions of East London, un-believer Matt Wright encounters an (almost) unbelievably relaxed attitude when visiting the Hindu temple in...
Honorary Degrees Awarded On 1st April
The Hackney Miscarriage looks askance at the new laureates of the University of East London as listed today only.
What do rap legend Dizzie Rascal...
Alan, The Busker With A Difference
Beatrice Groth is drawn to a different kind of busker on the streets of Stratford.
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As commuters of various cultures stream from Straford station, I...
Wacky Wikileaks Vigil
Matt Anderson reports from a protest bordering on the absurd.
Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange has been holed up in the Ecuadorian embassy in London for...
25 May be Too Late
Cally Skinner examines the case for lowering the age of cervical smear tests.
Lia Twiner, my sister, experienced every single one of the rare symptoms...
Living With Marijuana?
Jasmine Wing inhales the highs and the lows of cannabis use.
When Channel 4 aired the programme Drugs Live earlier this month, it relit...
You Pays Your Money And Takes Your Choice
Sian Killean compares different kinds of student accommodation.
When it comes to student accommodation, there is a new provider in town – not universities and...
Hot Talk: Should Marijuana Be Legalised?
Hot Talk presenter Azana Francis asks students Elise Briggs and Nika Jazaee whether they think marijuana should be legalised, particularly in the light of the latest...
Democratic Attention Disorder
In a short film about young people and their voting intentions, Omar Richards reveals the depth of the divide between politicians and youth. It...
Food Market Forces People Together
The food on display at Queen’s Market in Upton Park is as diverse as the population in this part of East London, reports Beatrice...
Hot Talk: Free Speech And Campus Radicalisation
Hot Talk presenter Azana Francis cross-questions Dusty Amroliwala, Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of East London (UEL), Imran Hossein, UEL Students' Union President, and Tom...
Hazy Day Of Protest
On the first warm day of Spring 2015, more than 20,000 protesters took to the streets of London, hoping to influence government policy on...
Ready For The Wind
Photographer JD Tagle introduces the work of fashion designer Khola Malik.
The coat and dress featured here are from Khola's 2014 Movement collection, made of...
Will Wellbeing Improve If Schools Appoint New Head?
Jasmine Wing convened a round table of East London teachers to consider the proposal for a Head of Wellbeing in every school.
A much cited...
Hot Talk 3: Racism in British Football
In the third edition of Hot Talk, Azana Francis is joined by journalist Martin Voller and Chelsea fan Matt Banji to discuss the extent...
Taking The Buddha Out of Buddhism?
Jasmine Wing finds a calming place in Bethnal Green where you can have Buddhist-style therapy without following the Buddha.
‘We want people from the local...
My Funny Valentine
When it comes to Valentine’s Day films, Katy Sharp-Watson sees that not all shades are grey.
If you’re looking for that perfect film for a...
‘What A Romantic I Am’, He Said As He Harassed Me
No one expects to be stalked in their own home. But this is what happened to an East London law student.
‘Good morning! Look I...
Independence on Sunday
Independent on Sunday editor Lisa Markwell visited the Rising East newsroom on 4th February to talk about the priorities for young journalists today. She...
All Power To The Assembly?
Mel Zumrutel calls the London Assembly into question.
How many Londoners have even heard of the London Assembly? What does it do and how much...
Debating The Counter-Terrorism And Security Bill
At Rising East we don’t normally do student life, on the basis that journalists, including student journalists, are obliged to look beyond themselves to...
Inspiring East London Youth Through Drama
Omar C. Richards talks to award-winning playwright, director, actor and choreographer Rikki Beadle-Blair about his extensive career, including his work with the Theatre Royal Stratford...
Based on a Trulli story
Jack Giordmaina catches up with a former F1 Grand Prix winner who appears to be relishing his new role as part of the inaugural...
Time Shift On The DLR
Michell Soares Gonzales shuttles between the past, present and future of the Docklands Light Railway.
When travelling on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), have you...
AwayDay To Nowhere Town, Norfolk
Martin Voller goes on the road with Brentwood and comes away inspired by their team spirit.
Sky Sports and other broadcasters often make a point...
The East London Location Trail
Katy Sharp-Watson guides us through some of the East End locations used in famous films.
The original photography on the right of each pair of...
Humes humiliated as Colchester fail again
Sam Stringer reports on a tricky December so far for Colchester...
It’s been a tough start to the festive period for Colchester United and their...
A New Way To Feast In The East
Thomas Hedley spoke to Stuart Langley, founder of the Disappearing Dining Club.
‘I used to beg, borrow and blag spaces for free or as little money...
Exclusive, part three: Greg Burridge on how wrestling should be taught in schools, and...
Ben Smith concludes with the third and final part of his interview with professional wrestler Greg Burridge, whose film directorial debut ‘London Rampage’ is...
The French Connection
Marius Holtan begins a series of interviews with newcomers to East London. His first new arrival hails from France.
I meet Jonathan Eveno in a...
Exclusive: Greg Burridge talks ‘London Rampage’ and martial arts
In the first of an exclusive three-part interview, Ben Smith goes to the London School of Lucha Libre in Bethnal Green and talks to...
Accidents Will Happen……Especially In Overcrowded Accommodation?
Beatrice Groth reports on a terrifying near-miss.
‘My one-month-old baby was rushed to hospital by ambulance and placed on oxygen for life support’, says worried...
Once A Criminal……..?
Sevi Kemal meets an ambitious young man who sees crime as a permanent sideline.
‘It’s easy, tax free money. Even when I graduate I can’t...
A Feast Of Words
Nika Jazaee relishes the short stories of Anthony Anaxagoru.
As you walk into The Underbelly there is a large dining area – tonight it is...
Jimmy Havoc on the new dawn of British wrestling
Martin Voller spoke to UK wrestler Jimmy Havoc about British wrestling and how he is helping to improve it...
“I genuinely think everything we are...
Banal Boot Camp sets off for America
James Milin-Ashmore reviews a disappointing episode of British Boot Camp...
After five long weeks, British Boot Camp has finally left the grey shores of the...
Tough choices as Boot Camp gets down to the final six
James Milin-Ashmore reviews the latest episode of British Boot Camp 2. York Hall was the location as the last 16 contestants were whittled down...
Concussions in combat
Adil Sajjad reports on the issues surrounding serious injuries in contact sports.
“The UFC, listen, we don't hide from it, it's a contact sport and...
London calling for TNA British Boot Camp 2
With the format firmly established, it was time for the last round of preliminary qualifiers in TNA’s British Boot Camp II. This time, the...
Impossible is nothing for Talan
The inspirational Talan Skeels-Piggins discusses with Jack Giordmaina his battle to race motorcycles while overcoming countless obstacles...
To many he is...
West Ham on Song
Alexander Pearce looks at this season's transformation of the Hammers' results and performances...
Whisper is quietly but there is a sense of great optimism around...
From the unknown to life as a professional footballer – Ricardo Santos exclusive
Victor Aiwone caught up with Ricardo Santos at his home in East London for a chat on life at Peterborough, being away from home...
Straight Talking Guy
Jasmine Wing got on well with a young actor who does not suffer fools gladly.
‘We didn’t start off as slaves, that’s not where our...
Now You See It….
Hannah Blacklock opens up the pop-up phenomenon.
From a distance, there’s nothing out of the ordinary about a couple of jet black shipping container-esque blocks...
A Year of Living Charitably
Tom Reeves spoke to England and Essex cricketer Alastair Cook about his benefit year and his troubled 12 months on the field.
Beleaguered England cricket...
Life In Hackspace
Ferdia Carr finds that Hackney’s hacking collective fills a gap in his life.
‘This is the vending machine,’ our tour guide tells us. ‘It came...
It’s A Vintage Affair
Phoebe Horswell is pleased to go retro.
‘I want everyone to have a piece of Chanel’ says Kristina De Vere. ‘Krissy Chanel’, as she is...
Honesty Is The Best Policy
Alina Kay caught the wise words of performance poet Olu Popoola.
‘When your life changes, you cannot foresee the impact. But when it does, the...
Hearts-Warming East Londoner
Edinburgh-born Jonathan Slatter gets a kick out of Callum Paterson.
Standing over six feet tall, many of Callum Paterson’s opponents are obliged to look up...
Up Close and Personal With To Kill A King
Greg Morley sees a close friend on the brink of the big time.
I didn’t expect it turn out this way.
Let me paint the picture. About...
Never Heard Of Ravel Morrison? You Have Now
Jean-Luc Peterson identifies the West Ham player who is coming into his own.
West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison will have given England manager Roy Hodgson...
Handling Hard Times
Daniel a Lofti reports on the mixed fortunes of UK handball: a rising tide of enthusiasm, with funding cut to a trickle.
Melanie Chown, who...
Twenty Years On: a minute’s silence for Bobby Moore
Amoo Jesutobi notes the stature of footballing legend Bobby Moore.
When West Ham United play Tottenham Hotspur at Upton Park tonight, there will be a...
The Price of Loyalty
Feeling the post-Christmas pinch, George Sessions counts the cost of a ticket to London’s Premiership games.
Using data published by BBC Sport , this is...
About The Boy (not the wheelchair)
Laetitia Woue toured Stratford in search of the Paralympics Effect.
‘When I used to push my son Ivan around in his wheelchair, I always thought...
Shooting for Vogue
Tom Courcey enjoyed a visit from fashion photoeditor Mike Trow.
The picture editor of British Vogue, Mike Trow, came to the University of East London...
London Warms to Winter Games
Lifelong skater Jan Aasland sees Londoners getting their skates on.
White men can’t jump. And the English can’t skate; not according to stereotype, anyway. But...
London: new lair of NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars?
Matthew Baldwin believes American Football is coming home to Britain
The NFL recently announced that the Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to play four, regular...