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Alfie Johnson  In a world brimming with global events, from elections to conflicts, the flow of accurate information is pivotal to our understanding of the unfolding narratives. Imagine if you had to question whether you could trust the news that you turned on every morning. However, the rise of...

Marina Vujovic Is social media usage really that addictive? A recent study argued against the addictive nature of excessive social media use, but is it something we should be worried about? Marina Vujovic discusses the negative impacts of social media and whether relying too heavily on its usage can...

Emma Burnett In the digitised age, information lies at our fingertips. Through modern technological developments, the journalism industry has experienced a profound evolution; we can discover any thing, at any time, in any place. Yet, despite the benefit of information immediacy the digitised age has brought,  it has also...

In today’s society, travelling is an extremely popular leisure activity. Although some of us may not be able to travel regularly, social media and map applications allow us to see the world without having to leave our bedrooms. Loretta Omoruanzoje explores how, by using Google Maps software, the geography...

Not being able to point out what’s making us feel not-quite-right can be a daunting emotion, leaving us thinking that maybe something’s wrong. Florence Keck explores ways in which we can tackle feeling like we are stuck in a rut. ...

Thomas Martin Everyone has felt passionate about a subject or an idea. Perhaps that passion has shaped many conversations, thoughts, and ideas over months and years. University is a hotbed for political and socio-cultural conversation, even, as I encountered, over a drunken conversation regarding election fraud in the USA....

On 30th December 2022, the US Government under President Biden, approved the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, which would restrict government employees from being able to use TikTok, but national security, law enforcement and security research employees are allowed to use it with limitations. This led to quick...