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Calling a Spade a Spade: It’s Not a Conflict, it’s Genocide 

On October 27, the Ministry of Education in Palestine announced the end of the 2023-24 academic year. The reason: most, if not all, of the school-going children had become victims of the Israeli genocide. The unfortunate part, however, is that this is only a fraction of the atrocities being committed in the occupied Gaza Strip. Pseudo-liberals assume that their artificially curated “peace for all” movements … Continue reading Calling a Spade a Spade: It’s Not a Conflict, it’s Genocide 

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From Kick-off to Full-time: A Beginner’s Guide to the Premier League

It’s safe to assume that nearly everyone has heard one thing or another about soccer football by now, but most of them are casual fans at best. But what about those who are incredibly passionate about the game but are struggling to get a concrete grasp of what exactly goes on in the footballing world? Well, this article is for them (and anyone else who … Continue reading From Kick-off to Full-time: A Beginner’s Guide to the Premier League

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Bran Castle: Where Dracula Meets Quirky Charm

Buckle up, folks, because we’re about to dive headfirst into the captivating world of Bran Castle, better known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’! If you’ve ever wondered where Count Dracula might’ve hosted his undead soirées, this is the place. Before we explore this Transylvanian gem, let’s add a touch of humour to our garlic necklaces and garlic-rubbed stakes— it’s going to be a thrilling ride! Fangtastic Host … Continue reading Bran Castle: Where Dracula Meets Quirky Charm

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Demographics in Manga (Part 2): Shoujo and Josei

Without getting derailed  this time, the first demographic I will be discussing fairly extensively in this part is shoujo. The word ‘shoujo’ itself translates to ‘young girl’ and is a demographic that targets young girls and women from approximately around the ages of 12–25. Commonly associated traits with shoujo manga are: use of the female-gaze, introspective dialogues, focus on emotions/emotional storytelling (even within plot and … Continue reading Demographics in Manga (Part 2): Shoujo and Josei

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Demographics in Manga (Part 1): Shonen and Seinen

Manga, in simple words, are comic books originating from Japan which borrow the qualities of both visual and narrative storytelling (including dialogues, any possible point-of-view narration and speech/thought-bubbles). They are mostly published in black-and-white print with a few exceptions and are read from right to left. Though nowadays manga has become somewhat of a mainstream form of entertainment (especially because of its booming popularity in … Continue reading Demographics in Manga (Part 1): Shonen and Seinen

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Speeding Through the Sectors: Your Formula 1 Handbook

Have you ever wanted to watch a sport that is equally thrilling and dramatic (cue the subtle politics involved)? Well, I have just the sport for you: Formula 1, which combines watching 20 absurdly fast cars driving in a circle with the perfect ratio of drama to action for all the soap-opera enthusiasts. A distinct memory usually comes to mind when I think of Formula … Continue reading Speeding Through the Sectors: Your Formula 1 Handbook

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Cricket, Spirit, and Class

Whether it’s a specific player that has made you an active follower of the tournaments (we don’t blame you, Naseem’s fangirls), a specific rivalry which makes you put everything on hold and stand anxiously in front of the TV, or just gathering with your friends in the neighborhood to play street cricket— no matter what your reason for loving the game is—there’s something about it … Continue reading Cricket, Spirit, and Class

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Vivienne Westwood; The Epitome of Female Footprint in Fashion

Picture the corseted confines of the Elizabethan era clashing with the free-spirited flapper dresses of the 1920s. Fashion’s paradoxes unfold— how what we wear can both mask and reveal the complexities of our world. Fashion has been just the medium, showcasing how it both obscures and unveils the multifaceted nuances of each era throughout human history. Despite being associated by the majority as a “female-oriented” … Continue reading Vivienne Westwood; The Epitome of Female Footprint in Fashion

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The Good, the Bad and the Horrible (Live-Action Anime Edition)

Live-Action anime. A phrase that I’m sure causes any animanga enthusiast to cringe (I sure do). When anime started taking the world by storm, studios wanted to quickly capitalize on that success, resulting in the monstrosity nobody asked for. Bluntly speaking, anime usually never works in a live action format: the horrible character wigs, over-the-top dialogue, and revolting CGI is something straight from a nightmare! … Continue reading The Good, the Bad and the Horrible (Live-Action Anime Edition)

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Just for The Aesthetic: The Superficial Face of BookTok

Ever scrolled endlessly through Instagram or TikTok and kept seeing those same five books a million times? If you mistakenly picked one up in the last few years and decided to immerse yourself in a new world, you probably found yourself cursing at the writer for their lack of creativity, or, even at capitalism for publishing it in the first place. BookTok might as well … Continue reading Just for The Aesthetic: The Superficial Face of BookTok

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