David McElroy's poetry pulses with the raw energy of lived experience. From the windswept wilds of Alaska to the bustling streets of urban taxi cabs, and the misty rice fields of Bali. In a recent interview with Notts Uncovered writer Iman Humaira, McElroy opened up about his path to poetry, the mentors who shaped him, and the themes that bind his verses to the world's vast tapestry.

It was the year Shawn Mendes ran the charts, Rihanna hadn’t gone radio-silent, and we lip-synced to Drake on Musical.ly like it was a full-time job. But was 2016 really better, or just better remembered? Our Music writer, Wen Ying, rewinds the year that still won’t leave our heads.

The bowl of Samyang noodles you crave at 12 a.m. didn’t become a favorite for no reason. It all traces back to Hallyu, a cultural wave our Food and Travel writer, Ummo, will unpack for you in this article.