I used to be a young carer, but since I turned 18, I don’t exactly know what I am now.
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Social Media Activism, Digital Humanitarianism and Everything in Between
From music to social media, to binge-watching tv shows. What are the consequences of the 21st century's digital revolutionisation? Carrot puts a spotlight on social media activism and its place in digital humanitarianism.
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COVID-19 is creating two waves of freshers in 2021/2022
COVID-19 created a whole new freshers experience, the norm was to see other students wrapped in blankets during morning Zoom calls.
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Naomi Osaka: The case for mental health
World number two tennis player, Naomi Osaka, has prompted criticism and support after withdrawing from the French Open for her mental health.
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America: Jab, jab, cross!
The number of people in America getting vaccinated has stagnated in recent weeks. Queue America's vaccination incentive programme.
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Calorie labelling: Tackling obesity or fuelling eating disorders?
The government has announced on 12 May that calorie labelling will be included in restaurants’ menus. But is this decision really going to improve the nation’s health?
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A love letter to the Brit Awards 2021
The 2021 Brit awards sparked nostalgia, empowerment and showcased so many historic moments.
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Murger Han: Must-try for noodle lovers
If you love noodles and Chinese street food or simply crave something different, Murger Han might be for you.
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Tir na nOg: The concerns of a returning immigrant
If you’ve ever been a confused immigrant not knowing where to stand in the shifting sands of modernity, you’ll relate to this piece. If you haven’t… well good for you and I’m jealous.
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Operation Varsity Blues: Big universities, broken systems
In a new Netflix documentary, Chris Smith explores the broken US college system which facilitated the fraudulent admissions of dozens of wealthy American students into universities.
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Skirts, sunhats and slogan tees: Nine summer staples
With summer approaching soon, it’s important to get our wardrobes ready for the change in season. In preparation, we’ve curated a look book of summer wardrobe staples.
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Piers Morgan and Meghan Markle: The war on words
Piers Morgan leaves Good Morning Britain after a heated argument with co-presenter, Alex Beresford over Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s interview with Oprah Winfrey. But was it right for him to leave?