Home Contact

Ambre Pluta

- all written content belongs to Ambre Pluta -

- the black & white pictures belong to Ambre Pluta -

The Beaver •

Hila Davies on directing for the 1st time - interview by Ambre Pluta - The Beaver

When Hila decided to direct a play in Michaelmas Term, she had yet to even join the Drama Society. Her first introduction to the society was thus directing Chekhov’s Three Sisters. “I was really lucky; the Drama Society committee is amazing. From the get-go, they were so encouraging!” Hila noted that both Lara Pender (the President) and Harriet Shaw (the Secretary) were immensely helpful and made sure Hila could do this on her own.

Hila had first dabbled in the dramatic arts when she was younge
The Beaver •

Alpha Books: 25+ years in the making - interview by Ambre Pluta - The Beaver

Every morning without fail as I arrive onto campus, I see Simon slowly setting up the bookshelves and tables outside Alpha Books. Once he is done setting up the shop, he takes off his coat and hangs it on the front door. A truly comforting and never-changing ritual, one that symbolises the warmth and joy that Alpha Books brings to LSE. With this interview, I am excited to tell you the story of Simon Coady and Alpha Books, our beloved second-hand bookshop on campus.

There is something quite magi
The Beaver •

Katherine Lo: Fight Night Girl - interview by Ambre Pluta - The Beaver

I heard about Katherine from one of her rugby teammates, our beloved Executive Editor Aarti. Katherine plays rugby, she plays water polo, she plays tennis, she surfs, she boxes, she knows taekwondo, she has swam competitively from age 13 to 18, and she’s one of the winners of the iconic annual LSE Fight Night. How could anyone not be in awe of her? If some people remain to be convinced, just watch the video of her sensational boxing match at Fight Night – nothing more needs to be said.

Katherin
The Beaver •

Hands Off: a relentless force for change - interview by Ambre Pluta - The Beaver

Choosing Hands Off to be the first Flipside interview this year was a no-brainer. Witnessing the continuous work and effort from Hands Off over the last two years made it an easy choice. The idea occurred to me as I stumbled upon Loïc and Vandana holding the Hands Off stall at the Welcome Fair. Hands Off is a student-led LSESU campaign raising awareness and pushing for improved policies on sexual assault on and off the LSE campus.

I had the chance to talk with three Hands Off members: Sewon Hwa
The Beaver •

Editor's note - The Beaver

Being part of The Beaver is something that is hard to put into words. It takes over your whole life before you truly understand what is happening… and the Media Centre becomes a part of your daily routine just as much as your bed is. This year has been crazy, life-changing and oh-so-beautiful.

There are few places at LSE that harbour art and creativity, but I have had the joy to see them bloom and expand this year (The Beaver’s Part B and Review sections, LSESU Visual Arts Society, LSESU Drama
The Beaver •

sometimes the need to write - The Beaver

sometimes the need to write is not

something that i can explain with words

it’s like ceaseless screaming all around

it makes my hands shake and my heart race


but i can’t find the right words

these aren’t the right words

this is not what i need to write

this is not representative of the screaming in my mind


i’m not even sure it’s a scream anymore

maybe it’s a deep dark abyss desperately trying to pull me in

to make me trip and fall

maybe at the very bottom i’ll find what i’m looki
The Beaver •

Your book doesn't have to start on the first of January - The Beaver

Every year, as December comes to an end, the last week seems frozen in time. It’s the stillness of winter and that of the end of the year, when nobody starts anything. Because why start now when the first of January will revolutionize everything? So many people seemed to think that 2021 would be a magic cure to Covid-19.

Every year, as midnight rings, there is – between hugs, kisses, and shouts of joy – the silent wait for this epiphany, this transformation of our inner selves. And on the first
The Beaver •

London in Black and White – The Beaver

Exploring London during this pandemic felt strange. It seemed so still and quiet, a stark contrast to my memories . But somehow, it was still buzzing with the unmistakable energy that only belongs to London and her streets. Everything just seemed to be moving in slow motion, waiting for the light to turn green as soon as this pandemic came to an end. Somehow, the belief that an end was indeed coming seemed to fade before my eyes during those two months, and London got busier once again, even though the light was as red as ever.
The Beaver •

People Watching in 2020 – The Beaver

The old man sitting in front of me in the tube has his eyes closed. He hasn’t opened them since I came in and sat down but somehow, I know he isn’t sleeping.

Maybe it’s the way he breathes – as if he is focusing on every breath with a restful but very regular rhythm that can be seen with the ups and downs of the fabric of his mask. When you don’t think about it, you breathe naturally. But somehow the moment you start thinking about breathing, it seems like if you stop thinking about it you will forget how to breathe altogether.

Subscribe to get my new articles by email