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Mental vs Physical Pain: What hurts most?
When I look back on my life there is one word which comes to mind.
Pain.
Imogen Hua-Zou
Jan 31, 20248 min read
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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
Georgia Burns
Dec 19, 20232 min read
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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.
Elliot Carpenter
Dec 18, 20232 min read
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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

Katie Coxall
Dec 13, 20233 min read
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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
LeviKaye
Dec 6, 20234 min read
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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
Lily Bell
Nov 24, 20233 min read
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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
Jessica Hough
Nov 22, 20234 min read
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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.
seanmxrph
Nov 19, 202313 min read
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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
Holly McPhee
Nov 5, 20235 min read
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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...
Jessica Hough
Oct 11, 20236 min read
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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.
Elliot Carpenter
Sep 29, 20232 min read
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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

Madison Challis
Sep 19, 20233 min read
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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...
cameronhillhouse
May 10, 20234 min read
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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...
Elliot Carpenter
May 9, 20233 min read
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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,...

Thomas Hannah
Apr 28, 20233 min read
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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
Morgan Forbes
Apr 27, 20234 min read
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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

lillieberridge1
Feb 27, 20234 min read
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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...
elliehenderson74
Dec 3, 20225 min read
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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
Isobel Knight
Nov 23, 20223 min read
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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...
Morgan Forbes
Nov 8, 20225 min read
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