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The Oscars Took A Political Timeout: Here's Why
A night of celebration, glamour, and a notable lack of politics!
The 97th Academy Awards was a big night for Hollywood actors, directors,
Amy Alexander
15 hours ago4 min read
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Traversing the Tariffs: Could Trump strengthen UK/EU relations with newfound tariffs?
With US tariff threats looming over Europe, the UK – one of the few economies with which America has a trade surplus – is in an advantageous
Elohor Efakpokire
Feb 244 min read
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Deselecting: Can there be joy in total freedom?
Can there be joy in total freedom? I don’t know. Sit down on your couch, or your bed, and go onto Netflix; hit the motorway and scroll up an
Cormac Nugent
Feb 237 min read
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The World is in Your Hands - Are You in it?
I wasn’t wrong to be worried - getting lost in a foreign country, potential financial losses, the inability to contact loved ones… the conce
Amelia Kerr
Feb 215 min read
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Review: 'Queer' (2024) - "I'm not queer, I'm just disembodied"
Queer’ is a story of obsession and addiction, manifesting itself in the form of William Lee’s love interest, (If you can call it that) Eugen
LeviKaye
Feb 45 min read
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Curtains Up, Crisis Offstage: Trump’s Inauguration as a Divisive Spectacle
Last week, the Oscar nominations marked the official start of awards season. However, another theatrical performance from the week demands f
Sophie Boyle
Feb 26 min read
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Review: Gwen Stefani's "Bouquet" - why can't women choose to embrace tradition?
But what are the unforgivably reactionary views espoused by Stefani on her first pop-county record? The album’s critical reception might sug
Graeme Sinclair
Jan 135 min read
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Girlhood in Review - What's in and out for the girl in 2025?
2024 has been the year pop music made a strong comeback, cute aesthetics reigned supreme, and everyone discovered Sonny Angels. Being a girl
Atlanta Tsiaoukkas
Jan 104 min read
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Why are We Obsessed with Hot Criminals? A deep dive into Luigi Mangione's appeal
Having a strong sense of social justice often leads many of us to place Luigi Mangione on a pedestal, viewing him as a modern-day Robin Hood
Madison Challis
Jan 83 min read
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Celebrity infidelity: How do Hollywood’s cheaters get away with it?
A tale as old as time itself: people cheat. The public’s usual response is to reprimand the cheater and console the victim.
Charlotte Lewis
Dec 28, 20245 min read
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Why Are So Many People ‘Holding Space’ For Wicked?
The release of the new Wicked film has sparked a major uproar on social media, with interviews featuring the cast - particularly Cynthia Eri
Phoebe Barks
Dec 17, 20244 min read
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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
Rhea Patel
Oct 17, 20244 min read
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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
Elohor Efakpokire
Oct 15, 20244 min read
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Has Love Island UK Lost Its Spark?
The reality show, known for its dramatic couplings, feisty arguments and iconic one liners has seen a noticeable decline in viewership over
Georgia Burns
Sep 6, 20244 min read
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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
Atlanta Tsiaoukkas
Sep 4, 20244 min read
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“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
Elohor Efakpokire
Sep 2, 20244 min read
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We are all by the river: Humanity’s connection with bodies of water
My father insists he will never feel comfortable away from a body of water and for the entirety of my life my parents have remained at some
Eliza Plunkett
Aug 27, 20245 min read
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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
Atlanta Tsiaoukkas
Jul 24, 20245 min read
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Baby Reindeer Review: The Myth of “Perfect” Victimhood and the Revolving Door of Trauma and Abuse
41,000 emails, 744 texts and 350 voicemails — the inspiration behind the hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer. Written by comedian Richard Gadd,
Elohor Efakpokire
May 23, 20245 min read
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Looksmaxxing and the Return of the Incels
TikTok has reignited the incel cause by promoting one of it’s most ridiculous practices. 'Looksmaxxing' is the manifestation of deep-seated
Elijah Trew
May 20, 20243 min read
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