Social Media, Brainwashing Children?
Social media has connected the world, but it’s also changing how kids think, act, and even see themselves through the use of their favourite celebrities or influencers. Growing Up with Technology Modern children have grown up with technology and social media and don’t know a life without technology. Some children/ Continue Reading
Taliban Strips-away Women’s Basic Rights
The Taliban have banned women in Afghanistan from speaking in public. This news has shocked and disheartened women in Afghanistan. One woman said, “If we can’t speak, why live?” Shabana met with the BBC to discuss current issues with women’s rights. This law saddened Shabana and other women in Afghanistan, Continue Reading
The U.S. Elections, 2024
The recent U.S. 2024 presidential election has sparked speculation and questions about what this means for women worldwide. The US election saw President-elect Donald Trump back in the white house ‘running the show’; this time, he will be in a position of more power. Trump has been outspoken over his Continue Reading
Snapchat enters its teenage years!
Snapchat recently celebrated its 13th birthday, the same age you must be to use this platform. Within Snapchat, many things appear to children for them to do, hence the popularity of Snapchat. There are features such as the camera, which has filters that are frequently used, stories, which can be Continue Reading
Social Media Doomscrolling: The Damage
Many people use social media daily, ranging from Facebook (the most prominent social media app) to Discord (one of the smallest). Still, all social media have their advantages and disadvantages. Some mental issues can also be raised throughout these media, with how people compare themselves to others being a primary Continue Reading
The downfall of ‘The Walking Dead’
If there’s one show known globally, it’s ‘The Walking Dead’, adapted from the graphic novel by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore; the show provided viewers with immersive and emotional storytelling, which inevitably guaranteed the show’s immediate success. However, due to the long-running time, viewers were only left to feel disappointed Continue Reading
Professor McGonagall casts her last spell
Many fans and supporters of Maggie Smith, who was known for being a British actor, are experiencing great grief due to her recent passing less than a month ago, on the 27th of September 2024, by old age. Maggie, full name: Dame Margret Natalie Smith, has starred in many films Continue Reading
Are video games negatively affecting the perception of women?
For years, video games have been a form of media that simultaneously allows players to escape reality and provides interactive entertainment. Despite video games being able to offer enjoyment to individuals, the gaming industry has historically alienated female audiences to cater to their male audience by misrepresenting female characters and Continue Reading
Breakdown of Cults
Our ever-evolving society has produced various ideologies, beliefs, and theories. Most derive from the attempt to answer insoluble questions. These questions usually concern life choices, lifestyle, and the existence of omnipotent figures (specifically, which one is ‘True’). The word ‘cult’ is predominantly known to religious movements. However, in recent years, Continue Reading
Dominating: Liverpool FC
After Liverpool’s third win in the UEFA Champions League yesterday away to German side Red Bull Leipzig, the Reds have won 11 games in all competitions this season. Liverpool’s performance in the 1-0 win demonstrated dominance and tactical efficiency. Liverpool imposed their style of play, pressing Leipzig high and pressuring Continue Reading