Surgical curation of the self: The obsession with Instagram dump culture
The last few years have seen a cultural shift in social media whereby people are sharing excessively, blurring the private and public parts
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Elohor Efakpokire
Oct 154 min read
Growing Pains…and Racist Tweets?: The Racist past of influencers
Many of us have been made privy to the racist past of white influencers and celebs online. Is this merely a part of coming of age? Or emblem
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Atlanta Tsiaoukkas
Sep 44 min read
The Summer Girl Industrial Complex: A Bratrospective
First came hot girl summer, and then the feral girls took over - white boys and rat boys got some press, but undeniably this year was brat g
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Elohor Efakpokire
Sep 24 min read
“Demure” trend: A fun bit or repackaged “quiet luxury”?
Say goodbye to 'Brat' summer; it's time for a 'demure' fall. The new TikTok trend , "very demure, very mindful," has gained significant trac
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Atlanta Tsiaoukkas
Jul 245 min read
Do We All Really Need Therapy?
The internet is obsessed with therapy. TikTok therapists go viral for their takes on wellbeing and relationships. Gaslight (gatekeep, girlbo
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Chantelle Weir
Jun 54 min read
Orebella by Bella Hadid: Cash Grab or Authentic Fragrance Revolution?
Bella Hadid, the fashion icon and supermodel, launched her new perfume brand, Orebella, in May 2024. The brand offers three scents: Window2s
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Holly McPhee
Mar 64 min read
Death of The ‘Tween’: Has The Obsession With Anti-Ageing Wiped Out Pre-Teen Culture?
The ‘disappearance of tweens’ has been gaining traction across TikTok with ‘Sephora kids’ being at the centre of the conversation. Videos de
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Georgia Burns
Feb 53 min read
Life after graduation
University life offers an unparalleled experience. It's a realm of newfound freedom, away from the familiar confines of home. The absence of
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Imogen Hua-Zou
Jan 318 min read
Mental vs Physical Pain: What hurts most?
When I look back on my life there is one word which comes to mind.
Pain.
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Georgia Burns
Dec 19, 20232 min read
It's 2023 and Body Shaming Persists : The internet's disgraceful commentary on Jorja Smith's body
Body shaming is a persistent and deeply concerning issue that continues to invade society despite many attempts to foster body positivity an
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Elliot Carpenter
Dec 18, 20232 min read
Christmas: An Event Planner’s Nightmare
Back in the good old days, when Christmas was a magical season of joy and family time.
Regretfully, we’re no longer six years old.
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Katie Coxall
Dec 13, 20233 min read
Female Helpers: What does the feminisation of AI say about modern gender roles?
Then came Amazon’s ‘Alexa’ and Microsoft’s ‘Cortana’. With the swift use of an activation term said aloud by the user (sometimes the program
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LeviKaye
Dec 6, 20234 min read
WHERING App : The intersection of Fashion and Technology
But how does it work? Let's explore how this modern-day Barbie dress-up alternative can save those last-minute fit panics, and plan out week
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Lily Bell
Nov 24, 20233 min read
The Winter Food Bank Crisis
As the days get shorter and the afternoons darker, many enjoy this time to socialise with friends, go on nights out and celebrate the countd
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Jessica Hough
Nov 22, 20234 min read
Autumn/Winter 2023 fashion trends
As we enter November, the crisp, cold air foreshadows the winter to come and waves goodbye to the haze of leaves still falling from the tree
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seanmxrph
Nov 19, 202313 min read
The Irish Diaspora: A People in Exile
Dedicated to my friends and their friends who left home for the year and are yet to come back.
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Holly McPhee
Nov 5, 20235 min read
Let’s Talk: The Unrealistic Standards Set By Pornogr*phy
Pornographic artefacts have existed for thousands of years. Porn movies first became easily accessible in the 1920s and from the 1950s onwar
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Jessica Hough
Oct 11, 20236 min read
Trans Rights vs. Tory Rhetoric: Analysing Transphobia from the Tory Conference
Opinion piece The annual Conservative Party conference was held from the 1st - 4th of October 2023 in Manchester. It showcased a...
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Elliot Carpenter
Sep 29, 20232 min read
The Best City in the North of England
Over the summer, while Antagonizine’s creator was off exploring the planet, my biggest venture was a 90-minute train ride to Merseyside.
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Madison Challis
Sep 19, 20233 min read
Kiki’s Delivery Service: the ultimate coming-of-age film every 20-something needs to watch
Kiki’s Delivery Service is, in fact, a coming-of-age film that explores themes of self-discovery, independence, and the challenges of growin
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