Josie Sharp evaluates the past, present, and future of creativity to uncover whether social media makes us more homogenous or individual.
Social Media
What are you giving up for Lent?
Niall O’Mara talks about his personal experience with Lent and goes over some possible ways to productively engage with the period.
Bookstagram: A platform for new voices or eurocentric herd mentality?
Agata Koralewska analyses the emergence of ‘bookstagram’ and explores the pros and cons of the online reading community.
Should news be behind a paywall?
Anabel Costa-Ferreira examines online paywalls: are they a protection of media, or an elitist, money-making endeavour?
Spare: Prince Harry and the media
Daisy Leeson considers the wider implications of Prince Harry’s explosive memoir Spare, beyond the headlines and controversies, considering the relationship of the Royal Family to the media.
How to protect your privacy online
Elizabeth Barber delves into online privacy- sharing some helpful tips to remain incognito on the internet.
Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover
In light of Elon Musk’s recent investment, Harry Craig analyses the chaotic Twitter takeover so far.
The false reality of social media
In a world of false realities and photoshop, Elizabeth Barber delves into how social media has increased celebrities unauthentic portrayals, and why this has repeatedly disappointed audiences.
The misogyny of online drama
From Taylor Swifts’ reputation to Hailey Biebers’ marriage, Caitlin Nagle discusses online drama that places women at its forefront and the misogyny behind it all.
Dumbphones: the new digital detox?
Daisy Scott, Science Editor, looks into the revival of dumbphones and what makes them an appealing alternative to smartphones.