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The Problem With Ozempic
Trigger Warning: Eating Disorders, Body Image While cosmetic procedures come and go as micro-trends on the daily, Ozempic in particular...
Vittoria
Mar 29, 20232 min read
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Why Free The Nipple Is Problematic
Feminism as a movement has never been a monolith and throughout the centuries, has manifested itself through a multitude of...
Vittoria
Mar 13, 20234 min read
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End Breed-specific Legislation
Loads of people love dogs, from that tiny toy Poodle to the outgoing, playful Golden Retriever, but what if I asked you about Pit Bulls...
Adeline
Feb 10, 20233 min read
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The evolution of bullying
When I say the word ‘bullying’, what do you think of? You probably imagine someone in the school hall with some other people laughing and...
Ashwin
Feb 2, 20233 min read
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Courses that our school NEEDS
This article will detail courses that schools need to introduce into the general curriculum, and why: Gaming: This might come as a shock...
Shashank
Jan 27, 20232 min read
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Pregnancy in Prison
Imagine you’re a week away from giving birth. You’re filled with excitement and giddy anticipation for what’s to come, eager to meet your...
Vittoria
Nov 24, 20222 min read
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The 5 Best Airlines in the World
Do you have a favourite airline? Do you have an airline that you avoid? In this article, I’m going to discuss my top 5 best airlines in...
Rory
Nov 24, 20222 min read
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Womanhood and the Male Gaze
A panopticon is a type of prison designed by English philosopher Jeremy Bentham in the 18th century. This genius design allowed for a...
Kashvi
Nov 3, 20222 min read
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Repeal of Section 377A
On 21 August 2022, while many Singaporean residents (including me) were enjoying the musical company of Billie Eilish at the National...
Ashwin
Oct 3, 20222 min read
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Archives: Fight Like A Girl
99.4%. That’s how many women have been sexually harassed. Let that sink in. July 1848, was when women began the struggle for equal...
Kimi
Jun 8, 20223 min read
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Homophobia: What it is and why it's wrong.
Homophobia is discrimination against people of the LGBTQ+ community. It is driven by many things. Experiences, beliefs, and just general...
Ashwin
Jun 2, 20222 min read
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What is 'Involuntary Volunteering'?
Why do we volunteer? Many people say it’s for a good cause or to give back to the community. Many people don’t realise, however, the...
Tamara
May 26, 20222 min read
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The Tampon Tax: Blatant theft
Thirty of the fifty US States still have the tampon tax. Ten EU countries tax as high as 20% for menstrual products. These countries’...
Kimi
May 2, 20222 min read
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The Romanticisation of Old Money
Late 1800s in America was a time of rapid economic growth and families were making fortunes from industries like railroads, factories and...
Kashvi
Apr 24, 20223 min read
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Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week - What does it mean?
From the 20th to 26th February 2022, we had Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week. This may be a mouthful to hear but it commemorates a...
Felix
Mar 3, 20222 min read
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SHEIN Hauls and Fast Fashion
To be successful as a fashion creator on TikTok you essentially need to post every day. While this is true for almost all social media...
Kashvi
Feb 16, 20222 min read
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Internet Censorship: Innovative or Immoral?
Nigeria’s recent lift of the 7 month Twitter ban has set off an eruption of conversation regarding the harmfulness of digital censorship:...
Mehar
Feb 16, 20222 min read
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Religion: Why do we believe?
How do people change from doubt and disbelief to full devotion? This is commonly explained through Swinburne’s principle of credulity and...
Tamara
Feb 6, 20222 min read
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Sixth form Review
My best piece of advice to you: don’t take IB unless you really want to. Hey year tens and elevens, this editorial will be a review of my...
Ariel
Jan 19, 20221 min read
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Dissociative Identity Disorder: What is It?
What is it? Dissociative Identity Disorder, or DID, is a mental health condition where people have two or more identities. What are the...
Shashank
Dec 9, 20211 min read
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