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Loafers at Dawn

One woman's spiritual awakening to "callousing her mind".

Nov 4 • 

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July 2025

Hyper-femininity, Heartache, and HELLO KITTY: MARINA’s Princess of Power

I thought MARINA was BACK! Turns out she never left.

Jul 23 • 

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Am I a ‘Pick Me’ Sport Spectator?

A self-reflection on my engagement with sporting fixtures.

Jul 10 • 

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June 2025

Pre-Adulthood Hibernation: Between Job Rejections and Just Dance 2

A three-month dive into job hunting, identity crises, and borrowed cars.

Jun 30 • 

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December 2024

'I can't cope anymore buddy boyos, I really can't': The prevalence of suicide ideation within the incel community.

An exploration into the incel lived experience to understand why there is a prevalence of suicide ideation within their online discussion forums.

Dec 19, 2024 • 

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Gisèle Pelicot: The Voice Shifting the Narrative of Shame

Wavering her right to anonymity, Gisèle Pelicot has been hailed a 'feminist hero' for speaking out against the sexual abuse committed by her ex-husband…

Dec 16, 2024 • 

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September 2024

Your Easy Guide to Consent

There is NO excuse for sexual assault.

Sep 26, 2024 • 

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Incels: Behind the Screens | Part 1

A brief introduction to the Involuntary Celibates.

Sep 15, 2024 • 

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It’s A Kamalaominon!

“We’re not going back”. A look into Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign ahead of the Harris v Trump debate.

Sep 8, 2024 • 

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August 2024

‘Die With a Smile’: The Bisexual Gen-Z’s Childhood Dream Come True

How Two of the 2010s’ Biggest Pop Stars Captured a Generation’s Heart

Aug 22, 2024 • 

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Unmasking the Deception: The Hidden Toll of Fake News on Society and Individuals

In light of recent news in the UK, ‘fake news’, ‘misinformation’ and ‘disinformation’ have become increasingly common.

Aug 16, 2024 • 

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When Tragedy is Exploited for Hate: How Our Communities Unite Against the Far-Right.

As the far-right riots continue to devastate the UK and spread hatred and violence, anti-racist counter protesters have shown that they stand taller…

Aug 6, 2024 • 

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