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America's TikTok Ban: Blessing in Disguise or Harmful Shutdown?
The temporary US TikTok ban has sparked debate across the world, and this opinion piece looks into the way TikTok has shaped consumption.
Fleur Tortice
Feb 19


Opinion: Celebrities and Politics
A quick look into celebrities and endorsing political candidates, as well as this phenomenon's effect on voters.
Rosie Wood
Nov 25, 2024


The Broke trope: how Britain's working class has become a commodity
We've all seen the ‘charva’ tiktoks surfacing online, or the deliberately ‘tattered’ outfits, but what does this mean for Britain's...
Charlotte Colley
Nov 7, 2024


The Broke trope: how Britain's working class has become a commodity
Is the fashion industry capitalising off a community they exclude?
Charlotte Colley
Nov 7, 2024


The evolution of modern 'clubbing outfits'
Jeans and trainers have become such a staple that we can't help but ask, have we lost our touch when it comes to clubbing outfits?
Leah Massingham
Oct 25, 2024


OPINION: Charlotte Gollogly’s Journey to Becoming Vegetarian
Charlotte Gollogly shares her experience of becoming vegetarian seven years ago.
Charlotte Gollogly
Dec 5, 2023


OPINION: Sunbeds aren’t worth the sacrifices
Rhiannon Tasker-Casson shares her opinion on the rising popularity of sunbeds.
Rhiannon Tasker-Casson
Apr 24, 2023


OPINION FEATURE: Do universities prioritise inclusion enough?
Megane explores diversity in Uni as something they bank on providing a safe space and prioritising, but sometimes fall short on the outcome.
Megane Moki
Mar 31, 2023


OPINION FEATURE: Does Veganuary promote plant-based diets or is it another cash-grab?
Nadia delves into how Veganuary is benefitting the people, our planet, and the motives of the big businesses behind it.
Nadia Lincoln
Feb 23, 2023


OPINION FEATURE: Is there enough teaching around LGBTQ+ history?
Megan Ainsworth discusses the lack of teaching around LGBTQ+ history and how the curriculum is failing us.
Megan Ainsworth
Feb 23, 2023


OPINION FEATURE: Is Rishi Sunak's time in office a threat to members of the LGBTQ+ community?
In recent months, Britain has seen cosmic shifts in the leadership of the Conservative party, with the most recent being the ascension of...
Leah Massingham
Nov 17, 2022


OPINION FEATURE: Is the British government in a state of crisis and can they be trusted?
As Britain appoints it's third Prime Minister in three months, Heather explores whether the government can be trusted.
Heather Kate
Nov 3, 2022


OPINION FEATURE: Sex stigma in university - should hook-up culture be accepted?
Megan Cooke explores the idea of hookup culture in uni, and discusses if it is sexually liberating or a damaging precedent for young people.
Megan Cooke
Nov 3, 2022


OPINION FEATURE: Scrapping our Human Rights Act is a giant leap in the wrong direction
The Conservative government want to introduce a ‘Bill of Rights'. Sounds good right? But actually this bill will remove all the important...
Larissa Hurt
Oct 13, 2022


Skinny, stylish and sinister: The return of "heroin chic" during the social media age
Supermodels Kate Moss and Gia Carangi originated the ‘heroin-chic’ trend in the 90s. Characterized by androgynous looks, a super skinny...
Larissa Hurt
Oct 3, 2022


OPINION FEATURE: Is protesting the monarchy a breach of peace or a breach of speech?
Leah explores if arrests following monarchy protests are a breach of personal liberties, or respecting the right to mourn a family member.
Leah Massingham
Sep 29, 2022


OPINION: My experience of dating with Bumble
Nicole shares her experiences and what she learnt whilst she was using the popular dating app.
Nicole Calogero
Apr 28, 2022


Can fashion be used as a medium to protest against war?
It feels wrong to have fashion shows taking place while war is ongoing, but can they be a symbol of unity?
Miette Dsouza
Mar 23, 2022


OPINION: Drinking socials aren’t the best part of university life
'I’m not into club nights and bar crawls. Am I missing out on everything?' – Helen Hui used to constantly ask herself.
Helen Hui
Mar 17, 2022


2022 vs 2016 makeup: The TikTok trend
This trend shows half your face with your current makeup and the other your 2016 version – what's changed?
Hollie Taylor
Mar 14, 2022
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