Plot Twist: BookTok is rewriting reading culture
Sammy Tassone “God Tier 6 Star Books”, “Popular BookTok books I didn’t like”, and “Books with smut that will make…
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The Power of Web-Based Media: How Algorithms Shape Public Perception and Control Participation
Clara Have you ever surfed TikTok or Instagram “just for five minutes,” only to realise hours have passed? You…
How Does Social Media Activism Drive or Fail to Drive Real-world Change?
shanelle In an era where a single tweet can spark a revolution, social media has become the loudspeaker of…
How Racism, Woke Ideologies and Cancel Culture in the Film Industry is Hindering On- Screen Diversity
Georgia Discover how racism, Woke ideologies and Cancel Culture are all playing a role in the way that diversity…
“Adolescence”: From Stream to Meme
Alisha Hiscox Teen drama Adolescence took the world by storm after its release on Netflix in early 2025, becoming one…
The Illusion of Intimacy: Fans, Celebrities, and the Social Media Effect
Aksah Mathew Research Question: How does social media shape parasocial relationships (PR) between celebrities and audiences? It’s evening, and fans…
Fillers, facelifts and false empowerment: Plastic surgery gets a social media rebrand
Lily Baby Botox. Buccal fat removal. Blepharoplasties. The list of trendy cosmetic enhancements promoted to women via social media…
Unmasking the Algorithm: How Does Social Media Exacerbate Gender Inequality?
Annie Have you ever considered a question: Is technology truly equitable? As a female university student who frequently uses…
The Kardashian Effect: The Importance of Media Literacy in Reality Television Viewing
Ebony B Self-worth was once defined by character and kindness, but the modern world of filler, filters, and follow-requests has…
The New Social Media Age Restriction: Protecting or Isolating Australia’s Youth?
Hayley Fogarty At what age did you first download social media? Was it during your first year of high school,…