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Student looking stressed
07/04/2025

Comment: Has being a student in London ever been harder? 

Why are we expected to put up with lower standards of living? Mouldy, damp houses that we’re working minimum wage …

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Sarah Jessica Parker wearing Indian attire
12/03/2025

Comment: My culture is not your costume

For centuries, the world watched as India’s ancient practices flourished within its borders. From the calming, spiritual flow of yoga …

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Someone touching someone else's afro textured hair without permission
12/03/2025

Comment: under the surface, Kingston’s racism problem

When I chose to attend Kingston University, I was thrilled by its reputation for diversity. As a mixed-race woman who …

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POCs dancing and having fun at the last Pxssy Palace event
15/02/2025

Comment: Pxssy Palace and the importance of safe spaces for queer people of colour

Pxssy Palace stands out as the only nightclub in London that specifically caters to queer people of colour. However, it …

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27/01/2025

Comment: How Nara Smith is bringing conservative values to the centre of fashion

As the saying goes; the older you get the more conservative you become. I don’t think this sentiment will reign …

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28/03/2024

Why we should stop thinking animation means Shaun the Sheep

The mainstream popularity of the hit series Invincible has given animated television a breath of fresh air. While the show …

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28/03/2024

Lessons learned: Reflections from a third-year university student

As we approach the end of our final year at University, it’s time to reflect on the lessons that we’ve …

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13/03/2024

If social media is to be believed then we all need plastic surgery

According to the world of social media, embracing your own individual appearance has truly become a thing of the past. …

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11/03/2024

I tried TikTok’s trendiest sustainable products so you don’t have to

Sustainable products are all over TikTok with influencer product placement at every turn. I tried the most recommended brands I’ve …

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08/03/2024

Will the male birth control pill start a new era of reproductive responsibility?

The battle for bodily integrity has historically centred around women’s reproductive rights. However, to truly dismantle the patriarchy’s control over …

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