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Solving Social Isolation: Is It As Simple As ‘Going Outside’?

Soph Johnson — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 15:13:11 +0000

Recent discourse on X (formerly Twitter) has promoted the belief that people struggling with loneliness or feeling isolated need to "just go outside” to feel better. Not only is this completely wrong, but it is also reductive, disregarding the complex social and structural factors that contribute to this isolation.

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Mexico’s Press Under Fire: The Murder of Alejandro Martínez

Soph Johnson — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 11:21:50 +0000

In August, the murder of Mexican journalist Alejandro Martínez shocked the global press community.

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Unveiling HIV Stigma: The Misunderstandings of Safe Sex and PReP

Soph Johnson — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 14:56:17 +0000

The recent backlash against PReP users on social media has revealed a disturbing truth: HIV stigma is still alive and well. Misguided claims that people should "not have sex" or "avoid HIV-positive partners" highlight a deep-rooted ignorance about the virus. How did we get here, and why does sex education still fall short in addressing these misconceptions?

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Single Review: ‘Autopilot’ By A-Zal

Soph Johnson — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:52:02 +0000

Prepare for take-off with New York singer A-Zal’s new track, ‘Autopilot’. This song builds upon the emotional tapestry he began to create with his release of 'Movie Script' and 'Lonely Town' earlier this year.

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Album Review: ‘Changes’ By VJ Jaxson

Soph Johnson — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 16:54:05 +0000

If you're a fan of Juice Wrld, Kid Laroi, or Lil Peep, you should check out VJ Jaxson's new album, Changes.

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Painkiller Review: A Realistic Depiction of Addiction

Soph Johnson — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 21:55:49 +0000

Netflix's new limited series Painkiller, which released on August 10, documents the involvement of the Sackler family in America's opioid crisis. Based on actual events, the show tells us about the marketing of OxyContin and its effect on families across the United States.

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Barbenheimer: A Genius Marketing Tactic?

Soph Johnson — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:36:04 +0000

July has been a big month for new cinema releases, with Barbenheimer perhaps the most eagerly anticipated addition.

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Oppenheimer: Nolan’s Newest Blockbuster Release

Soph Johnson — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 21:34:25 +0000

Following the arrival of Christopher Nolan's heavily anticipated epic-thriller Oppenheimer, film buffs have flocked to the cinemas.

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Live Review: Pulp at the Castlefield Bowl, Manchester

Soph Johnson — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 07:58:55 +0000

Sheffield-based band, Pulp, returned to the Castlefield Bowl in Manchester this summer for one of their first concerts together in 11 years.

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Blur at Wembley Arena 2023: Concert Review

Soph Johnson — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 23:58:58 +0000

Britpop legends Blur reunited this year for their first tour since 2015, with two sold-out concerts at London's Wembley Stadium. Believe it or not, this was the band's first time headlining this esteemed venue.

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