After battling with anorexia for years, I decided to share my personal experience with it to fight the stigma around mental illnesses.
Category: Opinions
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University tuition: reasonable or unfair?
Is it fair for universities to charge tuition? The short answer is no. But is it necessary? That really depends on who’s being asked.
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Coronavirus and the Media
With cases of the Coronavirus sweeping the globe, media attention has become more pronounced as the disease spreads. Is the information the media spreading accurate or causing too much unnecessary mass panic?
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Do We Still Need a International Women’s Day?
The annual celebration of International Women's Day is not without controversy. While most view it as an uplifting holiday, some see it as a divisive and even insulting celebration.
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What a Trump 2020 could mean for the environment
With the 2020 US presidential election rapidly approaching this November, environmental activists in the US and abroad are concerned about what another four years of a Trump presidency would mean for the global environment.
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Ciara, Dennis and Climate Change
With climate change becoming an increasing global concern, Ciara and Dennis have shown how powerful storms can be.
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What does the triumph of Parasite mean for the future of films?
Parasite’s Oscar wins were a remarkable moment that could mean the film breakthrough for the so-called international ghetto, opening the door for Best Picture wins in years to come.
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Online shopping: The disappearance of classic high street shopping?
We cannot deny the fact that being online and our reliance on the internet has made our lives easier. However, it has made us question if the high street is worth it anymore because shopping online is more practical in most aspects.
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Welcome to Cyberpunk: The Implications of Clearview AI
A tech startup is making headlines this month for its controversial facial recognition software. Could this be the start of a cyberpunk dystopia?
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I tried Veganuary. I failed. I’m going vegan.
After a record campaign, Veganuary is coming to an end. Going vegan for a month was easier than I anticipated, albeit with some failures nevertheless. Here's why I'm continuing down this path.
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Dry January: Has it fuelled my alcohol dependence?
Alongside the thousands that took part in this month of teetotalism, I signed up to Dry January for the first time in my life. I pledged to abstain from alcohol for 31 days. It was not easy.
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Veganism and eating disorders: A diet in disguise
As Veganuray comes to an end, here’s a little reflection on whether veganism is appropriate for everyone.