Conspiracy Theories: Why Should We Believe Them?
I used to be fascinated by the world of conspiracies, almost obsessed with their potential. The Illuminati, 9/11 and 7/7, Freemasonry, Roswell, assassinations, ...
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Internet: A life in cyberspace?
There was a time not so long ago when people did not have the internet. Some people jokingly call it “the dark ages” others still manage perfectly fine without ...
E-books, damaging health.. or damaging common sense? : Rise of the technology dependent human race
The BBC reported today that E-Books "damage health" after a study was conducted by U.S. doctors. Their findings concluded that it took longer to go to sleep wit...
Let us all break the internet!
Kim Kardashian took the world by surprise... again with her very recent and risque photoshoot by Jean-Paul Goude for Paper Magazine stating 'Break the Internet ...
The Life And Times Of Fergus Butler-Gallie
"There is no great genius without a mixture of madness" - Aristotle This one is going to be a sane one. I’ll admit that the last two were a little out of the...
The Perfect Christmas Gift For Your Mr
With less than 25 days left to that big day know as CHRISTMAS, many of you will be searching the internet, scanning the shelves of Superdrug and looking for the...
The Perfect Christmas Gifts For Your Miss
With less than 40 days left to that big day know as CHRISTMAS, many of you will be searching the internet, scanning the shelves of Boots and looking for the bes...
The Endless Circle of Rape Culture
In the past few days, the topic of Rape Culture has come up in the media quite consistently. I already wrote a post a few weeks ago about the sexual abuse going...
Too fat or too thin? Will Britain ever be considered “healthy”?
Every year fashion trends see us swapping our normal comfy clothes for some outrageous fluorescent leggings or a leotard only fit for Beyoncé, but is there an e...
Facebook Faking
Since leaving university I have noticed a decrease in my Facebook usage. It’s not as if I’m using all social media any less - I can often be seen poring over Tw...
Is Online Really The Future of Gaming?
With everything going online these days, it's a sensible question to ask. Multiplayer is increasingly being tacked on to games on the market. Often when the ...
Top Ten Tips for Fleeing the Nest
Freshers week is over, freshers flu is here and freshers work is beginning. Never has it been more appealing to sneak back home for the weekend, and enjoy some ...
A Fashion Designer’s Sketchbook: Where to start?!
There is lot that I learned as a student of Fashion Design but one of the most important lessons is where to start. This can be such a daunting task for most cr...
Let Kids Be Kids
I am an old man. Twenty two long years, and they're getting even longer. The eyes of a sailor lost at sea hide in my mirror. Sunken, dishevelled and without a s...
The Real Life Tony Stark?
Elon Musk, born in South Africa 1971 is not someone many of us have heard of. In Britain he is not a house hold name by any standards yet he has affected many o...
Gaming – The Misunderstood Serial Killer of our Social Lives
Never judge a book by its cover I never did learn who uttered those immortal words, but for arguments sake, let’s say it was me. Never judge a book by its...
Calling all first years – What is your reading list like for uni?
You must have at least heard of it by now. It’s white, has your name on it and is probably already forgotten in last night’s jeans and here is your clue. It def...
The Student Bubble
Recently, an opportunity to write for a online student magazine was sent to me via one of my university lecturers, something any English student with ...
Student Security Online
In the wake of the recent iCloud hacking scandal, where hundreds of celebrities had their privacy breached and risqué photos leaked onto the internet, it is no ...
Net Neutrality – Should we be worried?
You might have heard a bit about Net Neutrality from our American cousins over the past few months. Companies that provide internet services have been demanding...
Top Tips for a Top Trip
I love to travel. I mean who doesn’t really! You jump on a plane and in next to no time you can feel like you are in a completely different world or even in a c...
Flat Hunting for the Average Student
There’s a multitude of questions that have to be asked before one procures a flat as a poor student, but for said ‘poor student’, the most important ones tend t...
Disconnected: The 24 hours I spent internet free
I’m back. And, yes, I made it.
It’s been about 24 hours since I pulled the plugs on my internet connection. Now, this is clearly the most difficult task for...
Student Rental Survival Guide: 5 Ways to Save Cash While You Rent
When you’re a student every penny you can save is important. After all, when you’re paying thousands of pounds to get your education, and you’re trying to balan...
Explore The Web With The Rockmelt App On iPad
The 9.7-inch screen of the iPad is the ideal size for browsing the web. The extra screen real estate, when compared to your iPhone, makes a dramatic difference....
Top 10 local foods to try in Europe
1. Cevapi Zagreb, Croatia - Available throughout southeast Europe, this grilled dish of minced beef is served on a plate or our favourite, a flat bread. 2...
HTC One: Review
Almost out of nowhere, HTC has reclaimed the title of innovation from Apple and Samsung, with a perfect balance of style, quality and processing power, creating...
Antisocial Student – How University Gave Me Internet Addiction and Why It’ll Happen To Everyone
University is a great time to go out, meet people, find yourself and create connections and friendships that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Well ...
The unromantic side to travelling
“Travel is little beds and cramped bathrooms. It’s old television sets and slow Internet connections. Travel is extraordinary conver...
A strong online presence: definite yes or detrimental?
They say it isn’t what you say but how you say it, and that actions speak louder than words, but in an age where technology is growing increasingly potent and i...