What did you do yesterday? Or last week? Or even 30 minutes ago? More often than not, it seems as though we’re all struggling to remember. It’s as if each day blurs into the next, briefly paused by what feels like a single blink. And it’s not that nothing is...
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Student influencers. We all know the ones – or, depending on the day, might even be one ourselves. They materialise on our Instagram explore page at our most vulnerable moments. An endless carousel of Strava screenshots, library timelapses, and aesthetically pleasing coffee cups dominates a once perfectly curated, relatable feed...
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Knowledge is a fundamental factor for human progression. It’s a tale as old as time: we learn to live just as we live to learn. So, why now, in an era with unprecedented access to knowledge, does it feel like the ‘homo-idioticus’ is on the rise? Put differently, why are...
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In a society so heavily saturated with a culture of ‘celebrity worship’ and relentless over commodification, it’s unsurprising that every choice a star makes, especially financially, invites harsh criticism. Media outlets, driven by profit, flood us with access to celebrities’ private lives, thus exacerbating our urge to scrutinise their decisions...
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In a world where reality can often feel overwhelming, books offer a unique refuge – an escape into worlds of fantasy, adventure, and profound human emotion. We immerse ourselves between the pages, seeking solace in the lives of fictional characters, distancing ourselves from the harsh realities of life. Literature provides...
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Despite the title of this article, I would sell my right arm if it meant going back in time and snatching this book right out of my hands – permanently. Normal People is an exhausting read from start to finish and on numerous occasions I found myself sighing and slamming...
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