Green Gifting: Going Beyond Black Friday
The time has come. Irresistible sales, abundant hauls and the persistent reminders of festive gift-giving are looming over us all. In desperation for low prices and quick consumption, it remains…
Braverman cannot twist demonstrations to suit her narrative
Suella Braverman’s extremism is emerging again. In a recent Times article, the now-former home security inappropriately described pro-Palestine demonstrations as “hate marches”. This intolerance continued as Braverman went on to…
Somebody stop celebrity entrepreneurs
From a never-ending influx of skincare products to whipped cream shots, celebrity brands have left many of us pondering… just because people can do something, does it mean they should?…
Media overload: balancing consumption and wellbeing
It’s late evening, you’re sitting and unwinding from an intense day until you feel the nagging pressure to return to the world of news, podcasts, literature and TV. In a…
Are we too Involved in Celebrities’ Personal Lives? Exploring Parasocial Relationships
In 2023, our lives are unusually fixated on the breakups and personal opinions of virtualstrangers. Fuelled by our relentless use of social media, we find ourselves closer to celebritiesthan ever…
Are young people craving genuine community?
In this era of social media, we’ve all become adept at online interaction. Our grandparentsmarvel at our ability to juggle multiple conversations and connect with friends worldwide.But let’s face it…