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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

The Dublin Riots: Ireland’s Emboldened Far-right have bared their ugly, violent heads

Luca Melis

Dec 17, 20238 min read

Politics

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

Is it a Wonderful Life ? The Significance of Self and Community in Frank Capra’s 1946 film

Dec 14, 20233 min read

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

Female Helpers: What does the feminisation of AI say about modern gender roles?

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

Saltburn Review: A mirage of surface-level beauty

Laurence B-M

Nov 28, 20234 min read

Saltburn Review: A mirage of surface-level beauty

Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn is a confused attempt at a The Talented Mr Ripley style story, despite its surface-level beauty.

It’s the Nightmare Before Christmas! A deep dive into Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Nov 27, 20233 min read

It’s the Nightmare Before Christmas! A deep dive into Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), directed by Tim Burton, has become a beloved classic for its unique blend of dark whimsy and heartfel

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

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.

Let’s Talk: The Unrealistic Standards Set By Pornogr*phy

Holly McPhee

Nov 5, 20235 min read

Health & Lifestyle

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

BBUK 2023: Why the Big Brother UK Revival Ticks All the Boxes

Katie Coxall

Oct 29, 20233 min read

BBUK 2023: Why the Big Brother UK Revival Ticks All the Boxes

The first episode of the new Big Brother, which aired on ITV2 in early October, was met, initially, with hesitation. There was a lot of...

Be Careful what you Wish for: Coraline’s labyrinth of illusion

Oct 23, 20237 min read

Be Careful what you Wish for: Coraline’s labyrinth of illusion

As the leaves turn from green to brown and the air grows crisp, the spooky season pulls us towards tales that blur the lines of fantasy...

Trans Rights vs. Tory Rhetoric: Analysing Transphobia from the Tory Conference

Jessica Hough

Oct 11, 20236 min read

Politics

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...

The New Celtic Revival: A country coming to terms with its talent

seanmxrph

Sep 23, 20233 min read

The New Celtic Revival: A country coming to terms with its talent

Today, we are experiencing a younger, trendier, and more accessible Celtic Revival, aided by modern media.

Channel 4’s Dispatches: exposing the apparatus of power in the entertainment industry

Laurence B-M

Sep 17, 20234 min read

Channel 4’s Dispatches: exposing the apparatus of power in the entertainment industry

Written by Laurence Boag Matthews; edited by Charlotte Lewis TW: Sexual abuse and assault This weekend, actor and comedian, Russell Brand...

cameronhillhouse

May 10, 20234 min read

Health & Lifestyle

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...

The Mask as a Protective Object, Mental Health and Life Under the Microscope

Thomas Hannah

Apr 28, 20233 min read

Health & Lifestyle

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,...

Can Dolce and Gabbana ever be truly “cancelled”?

cameronhillhouse

Apr 22, 20235 min read

Fashion

Can Dolce and Gabbana ever be truly “cancelled”?

Written by Cameron Hillhouse; edited by Charlotte Lewis How have Dolce and Gabbana managed to crawl their way back from cancellation to...

Unpacking the Political Themes of Watership Down (1978)

Apr 2, 20234 min read