Media, which is advertised for young people, portrays adult content in a glamorized way. Programs such as Euphoria, Pretty Little Liars and Riverdale are exploiting topical adult subjects and selling them as teenage entertainment. Teenage shows are commonly made up of awkward relationships and cliché lines which are admittedly innocent and tacky. However, they are now continually pushing the boundaries of what should constitute a teen-appropriate show. Programs such as Euphoria, Pretty Little Liars and Riverdale are marketed as teenage…
Posts published in March 2022
Inflation is the rising rate of costs of living over a given amount of time. And right now, inflation is drastically soaring globally in every field around us. Uncertainty, tension, and anxiety are engulfing society. Fuel prices Pump prices have been significantly rising since the November of 2021 and it shows no signs of stopping. A constant rise has made British citizens fear that they can no longer afford to fill up their tanks and consequently their previously comfortable lives…
During Covid and the lockdowns that it brought with it, streaming services have seen a rise in popularity. Because of the inability to shop in stores, physical media – such as DVDs – has plummeted in sales. This raises the question, is there a place for physical media in the modern world? During the first lockdown, due to everybody being stuck at home, movies that were proposed for a cinema release had to be put on streaming services. An example…
Investigation finds 100 police officers with criminal records following resignation of Cressida Dick Investigation carried out over two years following a complaint of MET officers sexual misconduct uncovers 100 police officers with criminal records, 2000 lost warrant cards and millions of pounds’ worth of seized items unaccounted for. Cressida Dick’s resignation follows accusations of failed leadership and allowance of misogyny, racism and homophobia to take root in the MET police force, along with corruption claims for delaying investigations of the…
This March, Worcester is privileged enough to have the 27ft Knife Angel in its Cathedral square. This statue is made of 100,000 weapons and was created by the genius Alfie Bradley. It was made to highlight knife in the UK and educate young people about the harmful effect of violent behavior can have on community whilst showing it in a ‘beautiful yet sad’ way. At the moment, knife crime is sadly dominating the news headlines and Bradley felt like he…
