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  • Why is no one talking about depression after university?

    Why is no one talking about depression after university?

    Every year, thousands of students are left feeling isolated, anxious, and even depressed. It’s time we started talking about it
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    Amy Fox
    Mar 12, 2014
    Moving to London: meal deals, mortality and the Pretpocalypse

    Moving to London: meal deals, mortality and the Pretpocalypse

    Moving to the capital is a post-education must for many people. Confused suburbanite Matt Tidby writes about the perils and pleasures of…
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    Matt Tidby
    Apr 21, 2014
    New York City doesn’t know what it’s doing either

    New York City doesn’t know what it’s doing either

    You’ve graduated, moved to New York City, and now you don’t know what you’re doing with your life or even where to get a decent cup of…
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    Abstract Magazine
    Mar 12, 2014
    Life
    What’s in a name? Really?

    What’s in a name? Really?

    For Swéta Rana, merely introducing herself became such a source of frustration that sometimes she just didn’t bother telling the truth. But…
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    Abstract Magazine
    Nov 1, 2015
    6 ways to tell you’re truly in love

    6 ways to tell you’re truly in love

    Our totally legit love guru Sweta Rana has been inspired by the relationship advice found in women’s magazines. But how can you really tell…
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    Abstract Magazine
    Apr 26, 2015

    A “personality disorder” should not be used as an explanation for murder

    Will Cornick’s murder of Ann Maguire was a horrific crime but the media must stop using mental health issues as scapegoats. By Sweta Rana
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    Abstract Magazine
    Nov 6, 2014
    Politics
    Three things to know about Hobby Lobby and the Supreme Court

    Three things to know about Hobby Lobby and the Supreme Court

    Matthew Weddig breaks down the three most important things you need to know about the Supreme Court’s ruling in favour of Hobby Lobby.
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    Abstract Magazine
    Jul 3, 2014
    It’s time to stop generalising religious beliefs

    It’s time to stop generalising religious beliefs

    In the wake of the Charlie Hebdo murders, Swéta Rana argues that religious labels have become dangerously oversimplified.
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    Abstract Magazine
    Jan 13, 2015
    But what does ‘the British identity’ actually mean?

    But what does ‘the British identity’ actually mean?

    While watching last week’s Question Time, Swéta Rana became a little confused.
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    Abstract Magazine
    Dec 8, 2014
    Culture
    Infinite universes, the meaning of life and Rick and Morty

    Infinite universes, the meaning of life and Rick and Morty

    “Nobody belongs anywhere, nobody exists on purpose, everyone’s going to die. Come watch TV?” The philosophy of Rick and Morty. By Swéta…
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    Abstract Magazine
    Aug 4, 2015
    Why the How I Met Your Mother finale was an absurdist masterpiece

    Why the How I Met Your Mother finale was an absurdist masterpiece

    If, like many of the show’s fans, you found yourself confused and angered by the meaningless finale of How I Met Your Mother, do not…
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    Abstract Magazine
    Apr 4, 2014
    Gaters gonna gate: by this point, #gategate is our real controversy

    Gaters gonna gate: by this point, #gategate is our real controversy

    Thinking of using the suffix “-gate” to really get your point across? Please don’t, Matthew Weddig will get angry.
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    Abstract Magazine
    Sep 25, 2014
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