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Ragebait is ruining social media

Ragebait is ruining social media

Controversy has become the currency of the internet – it is high time we regulated against it
The rise, fall and rebirth of YouTube: How long-form content is making a comeback

The rise, fall and rebirth of YouTube: How long-form content is making a comeback

YouTube has come full circle, moving from the cozy vlogs of Zoella to the grand-scale productions of creators like ChristMD – but why has long form content made a comeback?
Has BookTok ruined reading culture?

Has BookTok ruined reading culture?

With BookTok becoming a powerful trend, let’s analyse its impacts
Horoscopes: Art meets star signs

Horoscopes: Art meets star signs

This week we’re helping you align your planets with paintings. Check out the artist whose style suits your star sign.
Keeping on top of the news cycle: How to stay up to date as a student

Keeping on top of the news cycle: How to stay up to date as a student

Being a student can mean an incredibly busy schedule, so how can you make time to find out what’s happening in the world?
Shimmering supremacy: Long live lip gloss

Shimmering supremacy: Long live lip gloss

Dive into the revival of lip gloss in modern beauty culture and discover why it’s reclaiming its throne in the realm of cosmetics
Cooking a week of TikTok recipes on a student budget

Cooking a week of TikTok recipes on a student budget

Cooking inspiration can be hard to come by as a busy student, which is why I tried out a week’s worth of TikTok recipes to see if exciting meals could be achieved on a student budget
Decoding the phenomenon: What lies behind celebrities launching beauty brands?

Decoding the phenomenon: What lies behind celebrities launching beauty brands?

Why are so many celebs leaving the spotlight and reaching into the realm of cosmetics to launch their own beauty brands?
Tweens don’t need retinol

Tweens don’t need retinol

TikTok is losing its mind over young girls shopping at Sephora, but why are they buying anti-aging products like retinol in the first place?
Sonny Angels: The art history behind your new best friend

Sonny Angels: The art history behind your new best friend

Sonny Angels are going viral on TikTok right now, but did you know there’s a long art historical tradition behind the adorable dolls?
Are our ‘wellness’ habits actually keeping us well?

Are our ‘wellness’ habits actually keeping us well?

In the era of micro trends, influencers, and overconsumption, what does ‘wellness’ actually mean?
2016 makeup is back, and so is creativity

2016 makeup is back, and so is creativity

With 2016 makeup trending on social media, we’re looking back to a simpler time and re-injecting creativity into today’s ‘clean girl’ era
Is our skincare harming us?

Is our skincare harming us?

From ‘skinimalism’ and ‘skin fasting’ to the all out rejection of skincare, people are recognising that our obsession with layering so many products can actually have an adverse effect
Overconsumption of second hand fashion: The rise of Vinted and Depop

Overconsumption of second hand fashion: The rise of Vinted and Depop

Where does sustainability end and overconsumption begin? Is there a guilt free way to enjoy fashion? With apps like Vinted and Depop more popular then ever, these questions are important
Can personal style exist in the era of TikTok aesthetics?

Can personal style exist in the era of TikTok aesthetics?

With new trends popping up constantly and brands taking advantage of these, is it possible to have a personal style anymore?
Pat McGrath’s ‘glass skin’ makeup for Maison Margiela Spring 2024 show breaks the internet

Pat McGrath’s ‘glass skin’ makeup for Maison Margiela Spring 2024 show breaks the internet

Maison Margiela’s Spring 2024 Paris Haute Couture show is going viral for its incredible makeup looks featuring doll-like, ‘glass’ skin. And the question on everyone’s lips: how did she do it? 
New Year’s skincare resolutions

New Year’s skincare resolutions

Skincare is definitely something at the bottom of students’ priorities but that is a habit you can break in 2024 with these skincare resolutions!
BookTok’s obsession: Why fantasy novels keep captivating readers

BookTok’s obsession: Why fantasy novels keep captivating readers

Discover the cultural phenomenon of ‘BookTok’ where a surge of young readers have enthusiastically immersed themselves in the enthralling realms of fantasy novels, heralding a new era in reading habits and literary exploration.
Yes, there’s comfort in conformity – but it’s less fun: The internet is killing individuality 

Yes, there’s comfort in conformity – but it’s less fun: The internet is killing individuality 

How can we form our own identity if our self-expression is dictated by the internet?
Gen Alpha have arrived, but can they outshine my generation?

Gen Alpha have arrived, but can they outshine my generation?

Maybe I’m biased, but no one rules the internet quite as much as Gen Z; Gen Alpha, you better stay in your lane