Sally Rooney Shows Us the Raw Complexity of Human Connection

My first encounter with Sally Rooney's writing was a test of patience—getting past the first 100 pages of 'Normal People' wasn’t easy. But once...

Rethinking Attendance: The Balance Between Presence and Policy

Before attending IE, attendance was not my strong suit. Throughout high school, I frequently skipped class, and when I did attend, I was almost...

Season 4 of Emily in Paris: So Much Happens That Absolutely Nothing Happens

I was not exactly rushing to binge on the new season of Emily in Paris, but I could not resist. I had to see how much more drama Emily could stir up. Spoiler alert: it’s moving to Rome.

“Dupe Culture” and its devastating effects on consumerism

Twenty years ago wearing any form of knock-off clothing would be considered embarrassing; However,  since Gen Z has started popularising the word “dupe” the stigma surrounding the practice has faded and, as a result, more and more people are participating in ‘dupe culture’. The question is: should we be promoting this idea in the first place?

Amber Birrell

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