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The toxicity of social media

A hand holding a phone and scrolling through photos

Posted on Oct 21 2023 by Georgia

Social Media. It is a toxic and addicting place on the internet. Spending every spare second consuming never-ending content and comparing yourself to everyone you see online; it can be damaging to your mental health.

Free things to do while you wait for your next class

Posted on Mar 24 2023 by Asirah

I have this thing where I vow to cut down on my screentime every time my phone sends me a shameful weekly report of my screentime average, but I always end up failing to make any improvements.

Why we care so much about likes

Posted on Mar 23 2023 by Asirah

I’ve been doing that thing again, posting a picture or video on social media and then obsessively checking my notifications for likes.

@userXYZ liked your photo

People recording and taking photos with their phones

Posted on Dec 2 2022 by Asirah

To be real or to not be real.

Finding contentment in the digital age

Posted on Oct 7 2022 by Asirah

How can we ever feel content with what we have when the next best thing is constantly being shoved in our faces?

The indomitable human spirit

Posted on Sep 16 2022 by Asirah

The internet isn’t particularly the best place in the universe. It has garnered a rather bad name when it comes to the way it can seriously affect one’s mental and to some extent, physical health.

Socials for instant happiness

Posted on Sep 25 2021 by Ada

Ever feel exhausted from social media? Here are just a few of the Instagram pages that make me feel happy and content, you should follow to feel the same!

What is Ayurveda?

Posted on Jun 15 2021 by Sascha

Ayurveda is a form of traditional medicine in India that dates back to around 6,000 BCE and encompasses a range of ‘therapies’ that are now popular on a global scale. So, what exactly is Ayurveda and what benefits does it offer?

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Social media shenanigans: was deleting TikTok the right choice?

Posted on Jun 7 2021 by Ingrid

I have a love/hate relationship with social media (don’t we all), but recently made the decision to delete TikTok after recognising the dependency I had on it.

National Reconciliation Week 2021: no more empty words

Posted on May 31 2021 by Sascha

This week is National Reconciliation Week, which runs annually from 27 May to 3 June, and invites people to learn about the shared histories, cultures, achievements, and future goals of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. This year, it's time for urgent and impactful action.