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The ugly truth about beauty standards
By Lulu Dlamini Google defines beauty as the quality in a person, place, or object that provides intense sensory pleasure or deep mental satisfaction. It seems society has given beauty a different meaning, a meaning that doesn’t consider anyone beautiful. The media's impact has completely twisted our view of what we deem desirable. Shave, bleach, hyperpigmentation, strawberry skin, full beard, calories, and bloating. The industry pockets our insecurities, and it does not seem
Aug 28


When the performance becomes the person: Fabio Jackson and the cost of celebrity impersonation
By Nomahlubi Charlie A British impersonator, Fabio James, known as Fabio Jackson, is known for his striking resemblance to Michael Jackson, which draws the attention of millions of people who loved the late King of Pop. His career started very small as a TikToker dancing to Michael Jackson’s songs. By recreating Michael Jackson’s outfits, hairstyles, facial expressions, and mannerisms, Fabio Jackson gained millions of followers. What started as a TikToker making ends meet tur
Aug 21


Hayden Panettiere: A talent gone too soon
By Flavia Lloret-Dreyer Trigger warning: Topics include substance abuse and domestic violence The world lost a shining talent as Hayden Panettiere passed away at the tender age of 36 on Sunday, 16 August. Authorities found Panettiere unresponsive and in cardiac arrest in an apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina. Her boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, and his brother, Zach Hickerson, were present and called 911. Medical personnel tried to save her by giving her life support
Aug 21


Olivia Rodrigo: A perfect balance between sad & ecstatic
By Flavia Lloret-Dreyer After months of anticipation, Olivia Rodrigo has done it again. Following the record-breaking success of both “SOUR” and “GUTS,” she released “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love" and of course, it soared on the charts. The album was a huge tonal shift, as Rodrigo is known for melancholic pop. It is her happiest album yet, as is reflected on the album cover. There are still sad songs, rendering the album versatile. Album Cover of “you seem pretty
Jul 10


Consent in the Spotlight: Umbhobho
By Sihle Bikitsha Umbhobho- The Red Pipe is an Empatheatre production, loosely translating to a performance that aspires to awaken...
Sep 29, 2025


Buried Glory Documentary finally makes its way to the screen
By Tsholofelo Robert Ledwaba On the 9 th and 10 th of May 2025, Film and Television 3 students from the School of Journalism and Media...
Sep 26, 2025


The abstractness of Heritage
By Asonge Sifunda Luchwayito Vena, a young artist residing in Makhanda expresses his heritage through paintings. What happens when art...
Sep 25, 2025
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