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Technological voyeurism and Michael Jackson

June 30, 2009
By Aimee Horwich
Technological voyeurism and Michael Jackson

With today’s technology connecting millions around the globe in a matter of seconds, when news broke of Michael Jackson’s death, the events which ensued were in a surreal sort of way, pretty exciting. Rather than feeling saddened by talk that a living legend might have passed, Michael Jackson’s death didn’t quite invoke the absolute...
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5 best things about moving back home

June 25, 2009
By Aimee Horwich
5 best things about moving back home

The final term of university has drawn to an unwelcome end. Many are packing up their rooms, three years of memories (some drunken ones we’d rather forget) are crammed into hefty removal boxes. Fond farewells are made, overdue library fines are paid and at long last those dirty mugs and plates are cleaned. This...
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The post university wake up: a year in the life of a recent graduate

June 20, 2009
By Aimee Horwich

Picture it. Graduation day, July 2008. After three years of long, hard slog I would at last get to reap the fruits of my labour. Pulling up to the library steps, divorced parents in tow, I beamed with excitement at the prospect of getting to don my cap and gown, whilst in the back...
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