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Understanding Ramadan’s traditions and tips for observing
Ramadan, the 9th, and holiest month in the Islamic calendar, is currently being observed by millions of Muslims. What does this look like across the world? Ramadan is a period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community, marking a time of spiritual renewal and devotion to faith. Muslims abstain from food, and yes, even water, for a month. Only eating before sunrise and after sunset. They break their fast during a prayer called...
Social media wants to know if Jesus is a Republican or Democrat
Republicans and Democrats, the two largest parties in US politics. In light of some internet debate, let’s analyse whether Jesus Christ would be red or blue. Jesus Christ the son of God, Prophet Esha, The Messiah. All names for perhaps the most well-known religious figure of the 21st century. In the bible, he is known to be part of the holy trinity while religions such as Islam view Jesus as a...
What are the hidden meanings of First Ladies’ inaugural outfits?
In light of US President Trump’s recent inauguration, let’s review the history of First Ladies inaugurations outfits and what they really foreshadowed about their partners’ presidencies. Between seventy-three and seventy-nine days after a presidential election a president-elect takes the presidential oath of office, otherwise known as their inauguration. This is a massive political event in the US and globally with big politicians, activists, and the general public all tuning in. Although all...
UK economy had no growth from July to September 2024
New revised figures showed that the UK economy flatlined in the third quarter of the year, showing the UK had some of the lowest economic growth of the G7. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has come out with revised figures showing that the UK economy had no growth from July to September last year. This came after legal services, firms, bars, restaurants and other companies reported a weaker than expected...
How to manage seasonal affective disorders
The term seasonal depression is on the rise in social media, but what is seasonal depression? What can we do to manage our winter blues and summer sadness? Seasonal affective disorder or SAD is a type of mental health challenge similar to depression. The chief difference is it fluctuates in line with weather patterns. Although most commonly related to the winter season, people can experience seasonal depression in winter...
What are T-levels and how are they being updated?
T-levels are a new innovative path of education for UK students, which will now allow remote work as part of the industry placement as of January 2025. What are T-levels? T-levels are vocational qualifications for 16–19-year-olds in England, with a focus on practical subjects in comparison to academic ones. They have a mix of classroom based learning and on-the-job placements. The work placements were created to enhance greater practicality and...
University tuition rise is alienating UK youth
Keir Starmer's government increases university tuition fees for the first time in almost a decade, from £9,250 to around £9,500. Young people across the nation are frustrated over the new rise in university tuition fees, from £9,250 to £9,535. This is the first-time tuition fees have risen since being frozen under the Tory’s in 2017. Labour has announced an increase in fees, aligning with the current Retail Price Index inflation rate of...
Is elitist culture dominating Russel group universities in the UK?
Following an Oxford Professor’s controversial quote on state school students reading levels, working class young people across the nation are discussing the elitist culture still prominent in the UK’s top universities. Russel group universities are the top twenty-four research universities in the UK. The self-selected association includes globally renowned establishments such as the University of Oxford, University College London, University of Cambridge etc. Seemingly the prestige of these universities is not...
A look at the NHS Smoking, Drinking, and Drug use amongst young people survey
The newest NHS Smoking, Drinking and Drug use amongst young people in England has been published, highlighting growing trends from secondary school students in England. The NHS Smoking, Drinking, and Drug use survey amongst young people in England is monumental in highlighting the changing trends amongst secondary school students from ages 11 to 15. It covers assorted topics such as: habits, attitudes, and general wellbeing, while keeping young peoples' identities anonymous. This...
What October’s Conservative Conference 2024 meant for Gen Z
For the first time in 14 years, the Conservatives gathered not as the party in government, but as an opposition in turmoil. From September 29th to October 2nd, the conference was marked by fierce leadership struggles and a rising tide of young Conservatives eager to reshape their party's future. As per usual, this year’s Conservative party conference was held in Birmingham. Rather than focusing on where the party fell short...
