Previously Held Positions: Deputy Muse Editor (2019-2020), Film and TV Editor (2018-2019), Film and TV Editor (2018-2019)
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Are We Still Kids at Heart?
By Malu Rocha
Malu Rocha explores the rise of adult animation in recent years
Everything you need to know about the #BoycottMulan controversy
As Mulan’s lead star Liu Yifei voices support for Hong Kong violent police forces, Disney fans express their discontent
Willy Wonka: A Lesson in Consumerism
Malu Rocha on how Charlie and the Chocolate Factory reflects growing consumer behaviour
Pulp Fiction vs. Forrest Gump: 25 Years Later
Malu Rocha examines the controversies surrounding these timeless masterpieces and what they represent
Why do we watch old favourites on repeat?
Malu Rocha explains how going back to old films and tv shows can be a rewarding emotional experience.
The intricate world of stop-motion animation
Malu Rocha discusses how this niche form of animation survives in a world of ever-expanding CGI technology
Editor's Note: That's all folks
Deputy MUSE Editor Malu Rocha says a final goodbye
YUSU and University respond to BAME Officers' calls to condemn racist anonymous submission pages
“As a Union we stand with our BAME Officers. We have seen some of these pages continually allow racist submissions to be posted. This is unacceptable."
Life in Lockdown: “Community is kindness”
Nouse talks to Flori bakery about the importance of creating a local and loving community during lockdown
MUSE Film Club: The Breakfast Club
Malu Rocha revisits the 1980s cult classic available on streaming.
The Hidden Characters of Nineties Cartoons
Malu Rocha explains why some of the most famous personalities in our favourite shows were rarely (fully) seen.
And The Award Goes To... The Patriarchy
By Malu Rocha and Alex Thompson
Alex Thompson and Malu Rocha discuss awards season, breaking down the nominees, controversies and predictions
The rising appeal of board game cafés
Malu Rocha analyses the recent popularity surge of board games among millennials
Q&A with Nathan Hussain
Malu Rocha talks to artist Nathan Hussain about his distinctive collages and how they spread positivity to thousands of people
Launching onto campus: Alcuin Kitchen
By Malu Rocha , Annabel Mulliner and Lucy Cooper
Our editors walk you through the new menu available in The Kitchen and YUSU’s plans for the venue
Short Film Review: Run Out
Malu Rocha reviews the short film that follows a businessman wearing a dinosaur onesie as he quits his dead-end job with the hope of finding freedom.