Rebecca, Homelessness and Fame
Charlotte discusses Rebecca, a transgender homeless drug addict and internet celebrity, and the problems with her fame.
Social Media
The Ultimate Mansplanation Fifty Years Later
Elena looks at the rise of the ‘female manipulator’ trend online and considers the root cause of this feminine dilemma.
The Art of Romanticising Life
Katherine discusses the history of romanticising life in art, its value today as well as its drawbacks.
Alpha, Beta, Sigma Hierarchy: More than Just a Meme
Charlotte discusses alpha and sigma male memes, and how it influences many to idolise certain individuals.
Romanticism in 2022
Hannah discusses how romanticism has transformed in the 21st century.
Hadid, ED’s and Heroin Chic: Will the Resurgence of the 90’s Aestheticization of Thinness Prove More Harmful in the Generation of Social Media?
Catherine discusses how social media defines beauty standards, and dives deeper into the resurgence of the 90’s aesthetic.
Slow Down! The Threat of Quick Information Delivery in Contemporary Media
Isabelle considers the effects of the information overload that social media provides us with.
Performative Activism: Why it isn’t Cute or Trendy
Lauren examines the pitfalls of the new wave of performative activism on social media
Wordle: A Social Revolution
Euan reflects on the reasons behind Wordle’s recent success, and its potential longevity
A Deep Dive into St Andrews Social Media
A summary of all the St Andrews-based social media pages that you should be following.