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Media and the Woolwich attack: why we should be wary of ‘viral’ terrorism
I really love those adverts of people in spectacular, awe inspiring places, aiming their iPhones at the view trying to capture the moment in digital form. Then the catchphrase comes ... Continue Reading →
Are media witch-hunts justified?
Following a search that began August of last year, the killer of twelve-year-old Tia Sharp, Stuart Hazell, has stepped forward and pleaded guilty. On the one hand feigning support ... Continue Reading →
Say hello to the ‘clowns’: UKIP’s rise as a new political force.
Nigel Farage recently explained his belief that there are two types of people in politics, those who want to be something and those who want to do something. The UKIP leader ... Continue Reading →
Was doing a degree the right choice?
The summer I spent waiting for my A-Level results was the summer one of my friends (let’s call her Sarah) from sixth form started in her HR position for a local business. She did ... Continue Reading →
Boston bombings; why are we so quick to point the finger?
Since the tragic bombing of the Boston Marathon on the 15th April, there have been vast amounts of speculation on all fronts regarding the attack. Fingers have been pointed ... Continue Reading →
Depressed or ‘ just a bit unhappy’?
Mental illnesses are so common that it is hard to believe that people still have very backward views concerning them. According to the Mental Health Foundation, “One in four families ... Continue Reading →
The legacy of Margaret Thatcher
Unsurprisingly, there has been a lot of outrage in the Twitterverse over the past two days. Outrage at the shocking disrespect people on the Internet are showing for a great ... Continue Reading →
CNN mourns for convicted rapists
Following the conclusion of the Steubenville Rape Trial case, for which two young men were convicted and sentenced, CNN, the American news network, produced a report on the trial which ... Continue Reading →
What’s happened to Easter? A Christian perspective
With Easter upon us, sales of Creme Eggs and yellow, fuzzy toy chicks are sky-rocketing. In light of this, a few inquisitive folk and I have noticed just how heavily ... Continue Reading →
Do reality shows destroy our culture?
Vajazzles, ‘Tashing on’ and dull tones of Simon Cowell are some of the things reality TV has kindly given us,alongside an insight into the lives of people from some of the ... Continue Reading →
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