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Second World Problems: Is It Class, Is It Race, or Is It Cold War Ideology?
Recently I realised that there must be something very wrong with me. I am absolutely fine with a woman in … More
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Why Pop Culture is a Classic(s) Matter – Catullus Spills the Tea: Sexually Based Political Satire in Ancient Rome
When they told me this issue was going to be NSFW themed, I immediately thought of Catullus as the perfect … More
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The New Normal: A Comprehensive List of Ex Friends Who I Hate
When you have a chronic illness it often means you are unable to complete the basic tasks expected of a … More
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Why Pop Culture is a Classic(s) Matter: Medea: The Prototype of Badass Woman
As anyone familiar with ancient Greek society will know, its culture is deeply patriarchal at its core, and even misogynistic … More
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The Garden of Forking Languages: Italian Roots
It’s the beginning of January and, like every year, I’m spending the Christmas holidays at home with my family in … More
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Second World Problems: Guangzhou to Glasgow by Train: Can Rail Replace Air Travel for International Students?
Lately I’ve been caught in a bit of a panic about my carbon footprint and environmental impact. I’m probably a … More
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The New Normal: In Which Weeing Myself in Hospital is a Positive Experience
I am a very privileged person. Obviously, I am incredibly beautiful, funny and clever… but I am not talking about that. I am talking about the privilege … More
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The Garden of Forking Languages: Portuguese Saudade
When thinking about any language I have studied, I find it crucial to remember when and how I made the … More
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Second World Problems: My Sister Was Deported…A Month On
Trigger Warnings: Suicide Attempt, Self-Harm, Home Office Almost exactly a month ago, my 12-year-old sister was refused entry by UK … More
