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    The Corset: Fashion, Freedom and Feminism

    Corsets have been around for a very long time and they were very common for a long time and yet there are so many misconceptions about them. Adaora Elliott works to clear up some of those misconceptions and talk about the true history of the corset....
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    Uon’s Fashion Society: A Beautiful Take on Escapism

    Rooted in self-expression and breaking barriers, Uon’s Creative House embodied the imagined concept of escapism in their incredible display of innovation and sustainability portraying complex themes, cultures and attitudes through this exquisite demonstration of fashion, music and emotion. Led by Joshua Nqo Jerenyama and Sara Coombe, the talented team...
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    Karl Lagerfeld: Is the Met Gala Honouring Fashion Prestige or a Tainted Legacy?

    Vivika Sahajpal The famous first Monday of May, a glorious accumulation of insane levels of wealth, ostentation and magnificence, always sparks conversation, scrutiny and dissection from reviews of the guests’ attire to celebrity-centred conspiracy theories. The 2023 Met Gala theme was in honour of the late Karl Lagerfeld titled...
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    A Guide to Coach Etiquette: The Do’s and Don’t’s

    Natasha Phang-Lee Last week Natasha had the pleasure of taking a National Express coach back from London. Not so pleasurably, this mode of transport put her in the vicinity of some individuals who were very uneducated in the medium of coach etiquette. Natasha Phang-Lee gives a guide on how...
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    The Impending Age Of AI

    With the development of Artificial Intelligence systems and their ever-expanding capabilities, we have found ourselves living in an exciting, yet potentially dangerous, new age. Impact's Evie Crossland explores the background behind AI, how its designers intend for it to grow, and what is needed to ensure that this is...
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    Who’s Invited: A Look into Canada’s ‘Model’ Immigration Policy and Treatment of Indigenous People

    Roxann Yus  Canada’s immigration policy is often touted as a model for other countries due to its reputation for welcoming immigrants and valuing multiculturalism. But beneath Canada’s sparkling pose on the international stage, there is an ongoing discourse about the treatment of indigenous communities. Who is really invited into...
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    Mistakes and the Human Experience: Becoming Yourself by Getting it Wrong

    Olivia Noronha For many of us, mistakes and failure are touchy subjects. It’s unpleasant to think about the idea that we are not reaching our full potential. We might become so afraid of the sting of regret that we desperately try to avoid making mistakes altogether, which is ironically...