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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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Sydney Sweeney on SNL: How Her Performance Fuelled Feminist Flames
Sydney Sweeney’s allure is undeniable, she perfectly encapsulates the idealistic “girl next door” that resonates with right wing American
Lauren Dickson
May 13, 20244 min read
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Siwa, Cyrus, and Bad-Girl Rebrands
Reviews online range from underwhelming to downright cringeworthy.
This is not the first time we’ve seen an attempt to shed a child star p
Rose Williams
May 1, 20245 min read
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Album Review: "Cowboy Carter" - Beyoncé's ode to her roots
Before "Renaissance," I wasn't a die-hard Beyoncé fan. Sure, I knew her hits and enjoyed singing along to them in the car, but I hadn't full

Charlotte Lewis
Apr 19, 20245 min read
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Ambika Mod meets Emma Morley: One Day and the beginning of no-strings attached stereotyping
Early last month, Netflix debuted its latest original series, 'One Day,' a revival of the 2011 film starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess.
Rhea Patel
Mar 22, 20244 min read
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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
Holly McPhee
Mar 6, 20244 min read
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Echoes of Innocence: 'The Boy and the Heron', Miyazaki's most Personal Reflection
Studio Ghibli's latest masterpiece, "The Boy and the Heron," directed by the brilliant Hayao Miyazaki, stands out as a cinematic gem that in

Madison Challis
Mar 1, 20242 min read
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Mob Wife Core: personal style replaced by aesthetics
What Is ‘Mob Wife’ and Why Is It Trending? If you have been scrolling through TikTok lately, you may have noticed the term “Mob Wife”...
Holly McPhee
Feb 22, 20245 min read
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Reimagining Autonomy and Empowerment in 'Poor Things' (2023), directed by Yorgos Lanthimos
The cinematic adaptation of Gray's novel brings to the screen a rich tapestry of themes centered around autonomy, the patriarchal desire

Madison Challis
Feb 14, 20244 min read
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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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Israel-Gaza: Ireland's Sympathy Tests Europe's Moral Cowardice
Edited by Madison Challis On a cold, sharp evening in late November, a small independent art gallery in Galway city held a poignant event...
Luca Melis
Jan 29, 20249 min read
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One Year Gone: Remembering Vivienne Westwood
Its been one year since the passing of Dame Vivienne Westwood, one of the UK’s most notable fashion designers. Westwood's career spanned...
Holly McPhee
Dec 31, 20236 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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The Dublin Riots: Ireland’s Emboldened Far-right have bared their ugly, violent heads
November 22nd, 2023. All things considered, it had been a relatively quiet year for Ireland in the international news cycle. The majority of
Luca Melis
Dec 17, 20238 min read
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Is it a Wonderful Life ? The Significance of Self and Community in Frank Capra’s 1946 film
It's a Wonderful Life, directed by Frank Capra and released in 1946, has earned its place as a cherished holiday classic. Beneath its heart

Madison Challis
Dec 14, 20233 min read
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