TikTok. A national security threat?
In recent months we have seen a boycott of TikTok by the US government which is providing TikTok with an ultimatum, either have ByteDance...
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Elliot Carpenter
May 9, 20233 min read
Vaping: Time to Crack Down?
Once upon a time, vaping was a simple step towards quitting nicotine. Nowadays, it acts as many youths’ first interaction with the...
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Thomas Hannah
Apr 28, 20233 min read
The Mask as a Protective Object, Mental Health and Life Under the Microscope
As many of us have experienced wearing a mask for a prolonged period due to the pandemic. A question can now be posed regarding identity,...
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Morgan Forbes
Apr 27, 20234 min read
Why You Should Go Interrailing
It’s truly a privilege to be able to travel — especially internationally. No matter what budget you set out with, it’s going to be expensive
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lillieberridge1
Feb 27, 20234 min read
Is Love Island the Romance Handbook for Twenty-somethings?
Twice a year, Love Island navigates the relationship drama of a new load of single 20-somethings. The program has etched its way into being
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elliehenderson74
Dec 3, 20225 min read
A Look at 2022’s Ultimate IT Girl: Bella Hadid
With her incredible influence on street-style trends and her iconic runway moments, Bella Hadid has taken the fashion world by storm this...
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Isobel Knight
Nov 23, 20223 min read
The Social Class Satire: How the Ultra-Rich Lost Their Allure
Poking fun at those in positions of power or privilege is nothing new; in fact, it’s the very foundation of satire. Yet, the 21st century ha
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Morgan Forbes
Nov 8, 20225 min read
Plath and the Dark Past of Mental Health Treatments
The history of mental health treatments is a dark and severe one; it was only a relatively short time ago in human history that we...
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cameronhillhouse
Oct 17, 20223 min read
Should Brands BeReal With the Rest of Us?
Figure 1, BeReal ad graphic, BeReal As a platform with no filters, ads, likes, follower count, or ability to curate, BeReal is the...
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caitlinhoyland
Oct 17, 20223 min read
We Cannot Ignore the Structural Ableism Exposed by the Handling of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Masks are encouraged, but not compulsory”
Phew! I don’t have to wear a mask. I hate wearing a mask. I’m so glad that the pandemic is over.
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Morgan Forbes
Oct 12, 20224 min read
2022’s Halloween Trends
Halloween is one of the most popular and celebrated holidays of the year, beloved by hundreds of millions around the world.
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lillieberridge1
Oct 10, 20223 min read
‘Earth Is Now Our Only Shareholder’: Patagonia Navigate Business in a Climate Crisis
Genuine environmentalism is yet to receive substantial backing by big high-street companies. The concept of sustainability and ethical produ
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Morgan Forbes
Sep 29, 20224 min read
How the Housing Crisis is affecting Students
As landlords and letting agencies raise rents, university students may be the hardest-hit group when it comes to finding affordable...
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Morgan Forbes
Sep 15, 20224 min read
An Update on the UK Housing Crisis
The rising prices of energy bills and other living costs only exacerbate this financial squeeze.
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Honey Wyatt
Sep 1, 20224 min read
Monkeypox: Stigma & Reporting on Public Health
As monkeypox (MPXV) cases rise there are increasing concerns about the efforts being made to control the virus and the rhetoric around...
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Morgan Forbes
Jun 10, 20223 min read
The Travel Crisis of 2022
by Morgan Forbes (IG: @morganforbesart) If you have recently found yourself in a UK airport, you may have turned to the news seeking...
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Caroline Winter
May 21, 20224 min read
Friendzoning: it’s just as bad for the person doing it
This is an article about friendzoning, but not the kind you might expect.
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Caroline Winter
Apr 27, 20226 min read
Counting Calories: The UK’s new, controversial health policy
By Caroline Winter Image Source On the 6th of April, 2022, a new calorie-counting law came into effect in the United Kingdom. All...
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Morgan Forbes
Apr 22, 20224 min read
How is the UK Handling the Energy Crisis?
As energy bills are forecast to rise by over 50% in the month of April (Taylor, 2022), an estimated 22 million British households will...
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Serena D-J
Apr 15, 20224 min read
The Fresh Prince and Black Hair
I am reminded of a quote from Emma Daburi’s Don’t Touch My Hair: “just like our tempers, my hair was too difficult to control”.
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