Shawn Mendes’ appearance on the April cover of Gate will delight all his fans. Inside, you can read about his music and how Shawn cares about helping others. We also take a look at the war in Ukraine, summarising the reasons for the current conflict and the early days of the war. And last but not least, Easter is upon us, and our correspondent Emily Prucha explores both the significance of this holiday for Christians and the pagan custom of Easter whipping. We also asked students what they think of this tradition. How do you feel about it yourself?

We wish you a beautiful spring.

The Gate Editorial Team