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19/02/2024

Why we hate Valentine’s Day

Welcome to the festival of consumerism and all things tacky – let’s deep dive into why Valentine’s Day is the …

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19/02/2024

The revival of The Hunger Games franchise does not disappoint

The glory days of the original Hunger Games franchise have long fizzled out, with the final movie coming out ten …

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09/02/2024

Dying to be thin

Despite living in a society that theoretically celebrates diversity and self-acceptance, being thin is still the ultimate goal for far …

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Taylor Swift at the Golden Globes with a big red stamp that says "overexposed" over her eyes
09/02/2024

Overexposed: Is it possible to be too famous?

Pretend you’re on a first date with me. We’ve just sat down, exchanged pleasantries, and you’ve hardly had time to …

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A girl holding keys surrounded by alcohol bottles
24/01/2024

Committing to dry January? Maybe it’s time we commit to dry-ving

Oh, January. If you’ve been around the block a few times, there are a few things you probably expect to …

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15/01/2024

Tik Tok parasocial relationships launch Gypsy Rose Blanchard into overnight stardom

Gypsy Rose Blanchard first entered the public eye in 2016, when she was convicted of her mother’s murder along with …

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04/12/2023

How does eating crocodile testicles give British politicians redemption?

From Strictly to I’m a Celebrity, it’s become a trend in the last 10 years for politicians such as Edwina …

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27/10/2023

I don’t care about aging and you shouldn’t either

At first, it was the clean girl TikTok trend. A fresh, low-maintenance aesthetic that presented women with glowing skin, glossy …

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Handmade mothers day card and flowers
19/03/2023

The importance of Mother’s Day when living away from home

When living in halls or privately-rented accommodation, it is easy to get consumed by your life in Kingston. Studies reign …

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Shamima Begum on 'Good Morning Britain' TV show
10/03/2023

Shamima Begum: What does her case say about UK citizenship?

The rejection of Shamima Begum’s appeal to keep her British citizenship sets a dangerous example for the children of immigrants …

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