Opinion ā Iām sick of seeing people waste food on social media
Given the state of our world at present, why are content creators still going viral for making a show of mass-consumption and promoting throwaway culture when this is so blatantly in poor taste? Sometimes, I genuinely think that most of us donāt give a ratās arse about whatās going on...
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Liam Payneās death has exposed the hypocrisy of online trolls
Last night, the internet exploded with tributes after news broke about the former One Direction starās untimely death. In the few weeks before, social media users had been driving a hate campaign against him. Celebrity deaths typically elicit a strong emotional reaction from fans in digital spaces. In the case of...
Opinion ā Tiny Desk revived our love of live music sessions
The virality of Tiny Desk sessions shows us that the public prefers a good live session. If you're a music fan, you've heard about the Tiny Desks, either because your favorite artist had a session or because once in your social media Feed, you discovered an artist you didn't know...
Has the world moved on from Euphoria?
Itās been five years since Euphoria first dazzled, shocked, and terrified us with its glitter-laden, trauma-soaked tales of teenage nihilism.Ā The show became a cultural phenomenon, thanks in part to Zendayaās searing performance and Sam Levinsonās high-octane vision of Gen Z chaos. But as the third season remains delayed by...
Opinion ā Charli xcxās āBratā was marketing genius
Dominating the summer was not enough for Charli xcx. She's back once again, announcing the remix version of her viral album Brat. It seems Charli xcx is not done dominating pop culture. Once again, she intends to influence the next season of the year with a new version of her album....
Stop shoving online therapy down our throats
iām trying to watch YouTube in the bath. Go away Iām one BetterHelp ad away from bouncing my Pixel off the wall. Is it just me, or is anyone else being low key harassed by advertising for online therapy portals in 2024? Itās either that or male grooming kits. Perhaps my YouTube...
Billie Eilish partners with Google for a more sustainable tour
Through her partnerships with Google Maps, Reverb, Support+Feed, and Live Nation Billie is seeking to reduce the environmental impact of her upcoming tour. Ahead of the start of her āHit Me Hard and Softā tour, Billie Ellish has announced a new partnership with Google Maps.Ā Typically, 70 percent of a concertās total carbon footprint coming from emissions created by travel into the show. By launching this collaboration with Google, Billie is...
Should the UK’s ‘football blackout’ rule be scrapped?
Football fans in Britain are prevented from watching the majority of Saturday matches on television by law. Though the rule was introduced sixty years ago with the aim of benefitting football clubs at every level, is it now outdated? Back in 1960 ā before the inception of the Premier League ā UK broadcasters stopped televising major league football matches kicking off at 3pm on Saturdays. Though this slot is when the...
Where do we draw the line on celebrity coverage?
Exploiting vulnerable individuals is not entertainment. No matter how famous they are.Ā Hayden Panettiere, known for her role inĀ NashvilleĀ and more recently, for her public struggles with addiction, found herself the unwitting centre of attention this week, but not for reasons she āĀ or anyone with a functioning moral compass āĀ cared for. People Magazine published a video interview with the actress that quickly drew backlash from viewers, many of whom expressed concerns that...
Is the āaura pointsā trend philosophical or misogynistic?
On social media, young people are using āaura pointsā to calculate how cool they are. For philosophers, the trend falls in line with Gen Zās love of astrology and other cosmic belief systems. For members of the manosphere, itās a lifestyle, yet another opportunity to inject the world of wellness with competitive edge. For the average person, decoding Gen Z slang is no easy feat. Unless youāre chronically online, hearing...
