Unconquered Peaks by the Numbers

24th April 2026

As someone going on to study political science, I’ve always liked numbers. Not in the mathematical sense, that’s a different story, but the kind that say something about the world: polling percentages, voting trends, approval ratings. Give me a good statistic and I’m happy. So, when I started thinking about how to capture what this newspaper has meant both to me and to the WHS community as my time as editor comes to a close, it felt natural to begin the only way I knew how: by trying to put it into numbers.

Unconquered Peaks by the Numbers

Driver Drama: This Week’s Off-Track News in Formula One

24th April 2026

With a five-week break from F1 races, many fans feel quite relaxed knowing they don’t have to wake up at six in the morning to watch their favourite driver have a terrible performance. However, with no Grands Prix occurring, this means media and gossip is heightened, with off-track stories in the limelight for once. In recent news, Max Verstappen has talked openly about retirement and his unenjoyment with the current F1 season.

Driver Drama: This Week’s Off-Track News in Formula One

Hidden Costs of How Allergies Work

24th April 2026

A runny nose in winter. Itchy eyes during spring. A sudden reaction to food that was harmless just moments before. Allergies are often treated as minor inconveniences – seasonal, manageable, even predictable. Yet behind these everyday reactions lies a complex biological system that, while designed to protect the body, can quietly come at a cost. 

Hidden Costs of How Allergies Work

Why Do We Get Stitches & How Do We Get Rid of Them?

24th April 2026

I’m almost certain we have all been there. You’re going on a run, or any form of active exercise and everything is running smoothly (see what I did there) when all of a sudden, out of nowhere, you are brought to a standstill due to an excruciating pain in your side. This, as I am sure most of us are aware, is known as a stitch and its unpleasant sensation can affect even the most seasoned runners.
But what is a stitch? Why do we get them? And – most importantly – how do you stop or get rid of stitches?

Why Do We Get Stitches & How Do We Get Rid of Them?

Hidden Costs of Drinking Too Much Caffeine

27th March 2026

Caffeine is everywhere. Whether that be your morning coffee from Served, an evening tea, or energy drinks before exams – it has become embedded into a normal part of our daily lives, especially for students balancing busy schedules. It promises alertness, focus, and a quick boost of energy. But while caffeine is often seen as harmless, and in fact very helpful, consuming too much of it comes with hidden costs that are very easy to overlook.

Hidden Costs of Drinking Too Much Caffeine